MSU, Jones College sign MOU for Bachelor of Applied Science degree program
Contact: James Carskadon
ELLISVILLE, Miss.鈥旂哿κ悠 and Jones College signed a memorandum of understanding today [Dec. 4] to formalize partnership programs for students enrolled in technical education programs.
The agreement outlines a pathway for Jones College students to complete MSU鈥檚 new Bachelor of Applied Science program, leveraging the strengths of both institutions to provide more opportunities in technical education and meet current and future workforce demands.
鈥淲e need more two-year and four-year graduates to move Mississippi forward,鈥 MSU President Mark E. Keenum said. 鈥淏y working together, I believe we鈥檒l be able to better assist our fellow Mississippians in gaining the education they need to compete for the jobs of the 21st century. We are committed to helping all of our BAS students excel, succeed, and earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree鈥攂uilding on the excellent foundation they have been given at Jones.鈥
Jones College President Jesse Smith said every college credit hour a person takes generates more income potential throughout their lifetime. 鈥淲e know the impact, and it鈥檚 only logical that we take this next step,鈥 Smith said.
MSU launched its Bachelor of Applied Science program in August, significantly expanding the university鈥檚 acceptance of technical credit from community colleges and military training. It is intended to serve the needs of adults who have completed a technical associate鈥檚 degree program through a community college or the military and need additional education to advance their careers.
The agreement between MSU and Jones College outlines which courses must be completed at each institution to fulfill degree requirements. The MSU advisor at Jones College will assist in guiding students through Bachelor of Applied Science program pathways. Additionally, Jones College and MSU-Meridian will work together to provide classroom space for the delivery of synchronous online courses.
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science program will have access to advisors from MSU-Meridian and MSU Online. Credits in the degree program can be earned through online or in-person courses, providing the flexibility that has become a hallmark of MSU鈥檚 nationally ranked online offerings.
For more on the Bachelor of Applied Science program, visit /students/bachelor-of-applied-science.
Jones College is an open-door, two-year institution, granting Associate in Arts degrees, Associate in Applied Science degrees, Career and Technical certificates, Adult Education credentials and Workforce credentials. For more, visit .
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