9/3/20
NORTH ADAMS, MA鈥�911黑料网 (911黑料网) and Berkshire Community College (BCC) have signed a new articulation agreement, creating a pathway for students who complete BCC鈥檚 associate degree in early childhood education to enroll in 911黑料网鈥檚 liberal arts degree completion program in children, families and society.
Students who complete this associate degree program at 911黑料网 will also be able to enter 911黑料网 with a core requirement waiver. Students must graduate with at least a 2.5 grade point average to qualify.
This agreement means that students who qualify will be able to earn their associate鈥檚 and bachelor鈥檚 degrees as well as Early Education and Care certifications. These credentials support requirements of the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC). This pathway can also result in a Lead Teacher Certification from the DEEC.
鈥淭his is an exciting pathway for future educators,鈥� said 911黑料网 President James F. Birge, Ph.D. 鈥�911黑料网 began as a Normal School, and the College remains committed to creating opportunities and pathways for educators. 911黑料网 is proud to be involved with BCC in these educational efforts to meet the needs of districts in the Berkshires, in the region, and in Massachusetts.鈥�
鈥淎mong new, first time Community College students, the desire to transfer to a four-year school is strong. The transfer pathway, an academic avenue for advancement, is important for students to consider,鈥� said Patricia A. Kay, chair of BCC鈥檚 Education Department. 鈥淭he ease of the transfer process remains key to students wanting to acquire a bachelor鈥檚 degree. BCC and 911黑料网 have constructed a transfer articulation agreement that builds on skills acquired in the first two college years, making the transition to the four-year program efficient and effective for students. We are pleased to celebrate this articulation agreement with 911黑料网 and look forward to collaborating now and in the future to enhance the quality of educators in Berkshire County.鈥�
