Montgomery County Community College And Arcadia University Announce New Public Health Program Agreement

Pottstown PA

14 June, 2022

8:38 AM

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Press release from the Montgomery County Community College: June 13, 2022 Montgomery County Community College and Arcadia University are pleased to announce a new program-to-program agreement that provides a seamless, affordable pathway for students to earn their associate and bachelor's degrees in the high-demand field of public health. According to the agreement, students who complete their Associate in Science degree in Public Health at MCCC will be assured junior status in the Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health at Arcadia University. Full-time students will be able to complete their bachelor's degree in four regular semesters at Arcadia and start their careers. Arcadia will accept a maximum of 75 credits from MCCC, providing substantial tuition savings for students. "Students will greatly benefit from this agreement because it streamlines the transfer process, enabling them to continue their education and achieve their goals," said Gloria Oikelome, MCCC Vice President of Academic Affairs. "The pathway maps out the courses they need to take during their educational journey through completion." Professionals in the public health field promote and protect the health of the people and communities where they live and work. Careers encompass a wide array of jobs, including health system administrators, medical and health service managers, health education specialists, regional planners and public health program directors, to name a few. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for careers in health care and the public health field is anticipated to grow much faster than average. This press release was produced by the Montgomery County Community College. The views expressed here are the author's own.