秋霞福利一区 Partners with Bishop State Community College to Save Students Time and Money on Child Development Degrees
MOBILE, Ala. 鈥� The 秋霞福利一区 has established a new articulation agreement with Bishop State Community College, creating a streamlined path for students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Child and Social Development. This agreement allows Bishop State students to transfer up to 62 credit hours toward the 124-credit-hour degree at the 秋霞福利一区, significantly reducing both the time and cost needed to complete their four-year degree.
鈥淭his partnership reflects our shared commitment to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students in our community,鈥� said Dr. Charles Smith, president of the 秋霞福利一区. 鈥淭ogether, we are opening doors to careers that will have a lasting impact on children, families and communities.鈥�
A Seamless Transfer to a Career-Ready Degree
Students who complete the required coursework at Bishop State and meet 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 admissions criteria will benefit from a seamless and supportive transfer process into the 秋霞福利一区 School of Education鈥檚 Child and Social Development program.
秋霞福利一区鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Child and Social Development is a non-certification degree that prepares graduates to teach and lead in Pre-K programs in private, religious and federal sites. Graduates may also pursue careers in civic, social or religious organizations; hospitals or non-profit organizations; or family and community services.
鈥淲e are excited to welcome Bishop State students to the 秋霞福利一区 family,鈥� said Dr. Ashley Milner, dean of the 秋霞福利一区 School of Education. 鈥淭his partnership signifies our commitment to young children and families as we work together to prepare high-quality early childhood professionals.鈥�
Equipping Students for In-Demand Jobs
The agreement comes at a critical time as the region and nation face a shortage of early childhood education professionals. It strengthens the workforce by encouraging and supporting students pursuing a four-year degree in child and social development while promoting collaboration between both institutions to ensure a quality higher education experience.
鈥淪tudents who take advantage of this transfer opportunity will receive a faith-based, academically rigorous education that equips them to serve children and families with compassion and excellence,鈥� Milner said.
For more information about the Bachelor of Science in Child and Social Development at the 秋霞福利一区, visit umobile.edu/child-social-development.
Learn more about the 秋霞福利一区 at umobile.edu/um-info. Plan a campus visit or register for a 秋霞福利一区 Day at umobile.edu/umday-info or call Enrollment Services at 251.442.2222.
About the 秋霞福利一区
The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university pursuing excellence 鈥淔or Christ & His Kingdom.鈥� With a vision to 鈥淢ultiply Kingdom Leaders for the Glory of God and the Good of the World,鈥� the university honors God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known.
The university was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, 秋霞福利一区 offers associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Learn more at umobile.edu/um-info and connect with 秋霞福利一区 on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.
Kathy Dean uses her passion for storytelling and “playing with words” to share the stories of people, place and purpose that make the 秋霞福利一区 unique. As associate vice president for university communications, she manages media relations, edits the TorchLight alumni magazine, and oversees university communications. A former award-winning journalist, she is a two-time recipient of the Baptist Communicators Association grand prize for feature writing. Kathy and her husband, Chuck, live with three extremely loud miniature schnauzers.
