Partnership toward BAS degree

MERIDIAN, Miss. - Mississippi State University and East Central Community College signed a memorandum of understanding Feb. 26 to formalize partnership programs for students enrolled in technical education programs. The agreement outlines a pathway for ECCC students to complete MSU’s new Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program, leveraging the strengths of both institutions to provide more opportunities in technical education and meet workforce demands. MSU launched BAS in August, significantly expanding the university’s acceptance of technical credit from community colleges and military training. The degree program offers opportunities for current and prospective students, and welcomes those employed full-time, veterans, active duty military or active duty family members, transfers from other institutions, those returning to college after time away, and students wishing to complete their upper-division coursework at a distance. It also provides a pathway to complete the applied baccalaureate degree by using up to 45 hours of earned technical credits that may include approved military and experiential learning credits. Course work includes at least 120 credit hours. Students enrolled in BAS 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. (Sources: MSU 02/26/20) https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2020/02/msu-eccc-sign-mou-bachelor-applied-science-degree-program