South Louisiana Community College and Nicholls State University formally announced a partnership with the signing of four articulation agreements.
“This is an historic day in education and it’s all for students. We’ve signed transfer articulation agreements with other institutions, but never this many simultaneously,” said SLCC Chancellor Natalie Harder. “We’re thankful to work so closely with Nicholls’ leadership and faculty on each of these. We also are excited to continue to fulfill our commitment to the residents of Morgan City and St. Mary Parish by offering these additional educational opportunities.”
Today’s signing agreements included the following academic programs:
Nursing – SLCC students who successfully complete the Associate of Science degree (ASN) will have the opportunity to transfer into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at Nicholls State University.
Criminal Justice – SLCC students who successfully complete the Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice will have the opportunity to transfer into the Bachelor of Science degree program in Criminal Justice at Nicholls.
Business Administration – SLCC students who successfully complete the Associate of Science degree in Business Administration will have the opportunity to transfer into the Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration at Nicholls.
Biology – SLCC students who successfully complete the Associate of Science – Louisiana Transfer degree program with a concentration in Biology will have the opportunity to transfer into the Bachelor of Science degree program in Biology at Nicholls.
“It’s a wonderful day for our students when two institutions like ours can come together,” said Nicholls State University President Jay Clune. “I am truly excited about this partnership. We admire the work that is being done at South Louisiana Community College, and we are grateful for the opportunity to help their students pursue their dreams.”
These articulation agreements – sometimes referred to as 2 (years) + 2 (years) – guarantee transfer to a partner university after earning an Associate’s degree.
“As a staunch advocate for higher education, this is just another great example of cooperation between our four-year and two-year schools. By creating additional avenues for students to attain their higher education goals, we are making these institutions stronger to meet the needs of an ever-changing workforce in today’s modern world,” said Sen. Bret Allain from District 21. “These 2+2s will enable places like Nicholls and SLCC to remain the fertile training ground for our area’s employers.”
In addition to Nicholls State University, SLCC also has articulation agreements with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Northwestern State University. Current pathways include Biology, Business, Criminal Justice, Environmental Science, Informatics, and Nursing.
