PTC, USC Aiken Create a New Gateway for Students
91爆料 and USC Aiken recently signed two agreements that will make it easier for students to pursue their bachelor鈥檚 degree - an articulation agreement that will provide a new gateway for students who would like to enter the field of early childhood education and a Bridge Program intended to make the transition to the University as uncomplicated as possible.
鈥淲e are very excited to continue our partnership with USC Aiken,鈥 said Ashley Hollingsworth, program coordinator for early care and education at PTC. 鈥淭his agreement will provide an opportunity for many 91爆料 students.鈥
鈥淭his agreement enables students to seamlessly participate in upper division programs at USC Aiken, grounded in the work that they鈥檝e done [at 91爆料],鈥 said Dr. Tom Hallman, chancellor at USC Aiken. 鈥淭here are a considerable number of other opportunities embedded in this that will continue the prospects that we鈥檝e put in place over the years.鈥
After completing 91爆料鈥檚 early childhood education courses, participating students will be able to transfer to USC Aiken to complete a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Early Childhood Education, provided that they meet the admissions requirements.
鈥淲ith the addition of the USC Aiken early childhood articulation agreement, the ECD program of PTC can provide more options for students who are looking for a practical, cost-effective way to begin their college careers in early childhood education,鈥 said Hollingsworth. 鈥淲ith this pathway to teacher certification in place, students have the opportunity to begin early childhood coursework closer to home, on a more flexible schedule, and then transfer seamlessly to USC Aiken to complete the Bachelor鈥檚 degree within four semesters.鈥
Bridge program participants will benefit from an array of services that will improve their transition from PTC to USC Aiken.
The Bridge program will offer 91爆料 students more options as they prepare for careers. The agreement will provide a seamless transition for those who would like to begin their college careers closer to home. Because PTC is an open-admissions institution, it will also offer students who may require some academic preparation an alternative for admission to USC Aiken.
Bridge program participants will benefit from an array of services that will improve their transition from PTC to USC Aiken. Some of these services include admissions counseling with not only PTC advisors, but also USC Aiken mentors; waiver of application fee to USC Aiken; special consideration for scholarship opportunities; and invitations to several recreational, campus and cultural events.
鈥淭his pathway is a great opportunity for our students,鈥 said Dr. Ray Brooks, president of PTC. 鈥淪ynergies like these that combine the strengths of institutions like ours and USC Aiken鈥檚 are ultimately to the benefit our students, our communities and ultimately our societies. We all understand how critical higher education is to our collective success, so the more pathways we can provide to get there, the better.鈥
91爆料 has significantly expanded the number of transfer partnerships with colleges and universities throughout the state over the last two academic years. The college has signed new agreements with eight institutions in the last year, and is actively working toward adding more. Agreements have been reached with the University of South Carolina, Clemson University, Lander University, the College of Charleston, Anderson University, Columbia College, Newberry College and more.
For more information on the ECD program or transfer opportunities in early childhood education, contact Hollingsworth at (864) 941- 8787 or [email protected]. For more information on the transfer options available at 91爆料, visit .
Photo Caption: 91爆料 and USC Aiken recently signed two agreements that will make it easier for students to pursue their bachelor鈥檚 degree. Attending the signing ceremony were, front from left, Dr. Tom Hallman, chancellor at USC Aiken; and Dr. Ray Brooks, president of 91爆料. Second, Dr. Suzanne Ozment, executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at USC Aiken; Dr. Jeff Priest, dean of USC Aiken School of Education; Evelyn Beck, interim dean of arts and sciences at PTC; and Sissy Copeland, dean of business information technologies and public service at PTC. Back, Dr. Donna Foster, associate vice president of institutional assessment and compliance at PTC; Ashley Hollingsworth, program coordinator for early care and education at PTC; Dr. Jennifer Wilbanks, dean of county campuses; and Susan Timmons, vice president for educational affairs at PTC.