DSCC and UTM to offer new dual admission programs in
Agricultural Science, K-6 and Early Childhood Education.
The official signing of a dual admission agreement between Dyersburg State Community College and The University of Tennessee at Martin for new Agricultural Science, and Kindergarten – 6 Education programs took place in the Learning Resource Center on the DSCC Dyersburg campus on Monday, Oct. 12. UTM Chancellor Tom Rakes and DSCC President Karen Bowyer each signed the agreement as representatives of their institutions. Dual admission programs allow a student to complete an associate degree at DSCC and then finish their bachelor’s degree at UTM.
“Implementation of the dual admission concept will allow students to confidently move from an associate degree program to a baccalaureate program, knowing they are on the right track every step of the way,” said President Bowyer. “Advisors from Dyersburg State Community College and UT Martin will be available to help students from day one. The dual admission programs in Agriculture and K-6 Education will encourage students to make an early decision about their career plans. This initiative is an indicator of the cooperative spirit that exists between our two institutions. The opportunities offered by this special partnership will encourage more students to complete the associate and bachelor’s degrees and enhance the workforce of this region,” she continued.
“This partnership is an example of the many ways higher education institutions are sharing resources and programs to help students,” said Chancellor Rakes. “We value our links with Dyersburg State Community College and others as we all strive to improve student success and access to quality post-secondary academic programs and services.” He added, “This linkage will open doors for students to more easily access a high quality UT Martin education and pave the way toward even more collaborative program offerings in the future.”
To apply for dual admission, a student must plan on pursuing a bachelor’s degree, meet the admissions criteria for DSCC, have 29 or fewer college-level semester hours, and have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. Once enrolled in the dual admission program, a student must maintain a 2.0 GPA.
Dual admission programs offer students many benefits. Participating students will have a clearly outlined course of study laid out semester by semester. They will be assured that their coursework will transfer as a part of their chosen degree program. Students will get to know their UTM academic advisors and staff even before they start at the university because they will receive advising from both schools during their first two years.
For more information about the programs, please contact the DSCC Office of Admissions and Records at 731/286-3350or the UT Martin Office of Admissions at 731/881-7020.
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