MONACA, Pa. — A new articulation agreement between Penn State Beaver and Community College of Beaver County will make it easier for students who have earned their associates degree to continue to complete a bachelor’s degree.

 

“Transfer is always a challenge, not just because of different curriculum but because of how credits transfer in,” Debra Seidenstricker, admissions counselor for adults and transfer students, said. “This articulation will ensure if students are in (specific) programs that at least 60 credits will transfer as an equivalent. Students typically need 120 credits for their bachelor’s degree.”

 

The agreement applies to other Penn State Commonwealth campuses so if, for example, Penn State Greater Allegheny has a degree program not offered at Beaver, CCBC students can transfer to that campus under the articulation agreement.

 

“Community College of Beaver County and Penn State Beaver have joined together to create local, affordable, quality educational pathways in areas such as cybersecurity, criminal justice, and business,” said Katie Thomas, dean of the School of Professions and Transfer Studies at CCBC. “We’re excited for the future of this partnership and higher education in Beaver County.”

 

Students transferring from a community college to a Penn State Commonwealth campus can apply for the RaiseMe transfer scholarship as well. Eligible students can earn up to $7,000 over two years to complete their bachelor’s degree.

 

There will be an agreement signing at 1 p.m. Aug. 22 at CCBC.