Southern Maine Community College and St. Joseph’s College of Maine announced last week the signing of 13 new articulation agreements that allow SMCC students to transfer to programs at Saint Joe’s, continuing their educational journey.

According to a May 22 news release from SMCC, articulation, or transfer agreements, enable students to plan their college careers in advance by comparing coursework between programs offered by both schools. The agreements help them avoid taking unnecessary credits and spending money on courses that won’t count toward their advanced degree and provide a more precise path to entering the workforce.

Southern Maine Community College students enrolled in the following programs can transfer to the corresponding St. Joe’s programs:

· Associate in Applied Science in Marine Science to Bachelor of Science in Marine Science.

· Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies with a focus in Psychology to Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

· Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies with a focus in Science to Bachelor of Science in Medical Biology.

· Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies with a focus in Science to Bachelor of Science in Biology and Secondary Education.

· Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies with a focus in Social Work to Bachelor of Science in Social Work.

· Associate in Science in Business Management to Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (for Majors in Management, Accounting, Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management).

· Associate in Science in Business Management to Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (for a Major in Business and Sport Management).

· Associate in Science in Education to Bachelor of Science in Education.

· Associate in Science in Health Science to Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Promotion.

· Associate in Science in Health Science to Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Promotion/Public Health.

· Associate in Science in Health Science to Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Promotion/Pre-Occupational Therapy.

· Associate in Science in Nursing to Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a Healthcare Administration Certificate.

· Associate in Science in Radiography to Bachelor of Radiologic Science Administration (online).

“We are steadfast in accomplishing our goals to offer students an easier path to higher education and provide them with the necessary support to succeed,” SMCC President Joe Cassidy said in an email. “These new agreements allow SMCC students to reach their individual goals while preparing them to meet Maine’s crucial workforce needs.”

The new articulation agreements are in addition to the recently announced Community² program. Community² will allow students to be part of the culture of both institutions with ten transfer agreements from SMCC to complementary programs at St. Joseph’s and removing administrative barriers for students saving students time and money. Community² also makes St. Joseph’s housing available to SMCC students in their second year. “We’re thrilled to deepen our partnership with Saint Joe’s,” Cassidy said. “Community², added with these new agreements, gives our students an amazing opportunity for educational success.”

“I am so pleased to join with President Cassidy to officially launch this robust set of transfer pathways in high-demand fields of study,” said Dr. James Dlugos, president of St. Joe’s. “These new articulations – many of them within the framework of the innovative Community² program – go beyond academics and career preparation. They bridge two great educational communities in a new way, offering a seamless college career that takes the speedbumps out of the transfer process.”

For more information about the transfer agreements, visit www.smccME.edu/transfer call Transfer Services at 207-741-5994 or email transfer@smccME.edu.

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