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Southern Offers New Pathways to Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees

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Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is partnering with Western Governors University to offer area students a new online path to getting their bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is partnering with Western Governors University to offer area students a new online path to getting their bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Southern announced a new partnership with WGU allowing graduates to seamlessly transfer their coursework to the accredited, online university. Through this collaborative effort, WGU will provide students and its employees flexible, personalized learning pathways to WGU’s innovative online bachelor and master degree programs and credentials.

“By partnering with Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College, WGU is reinforcing its commitment to providing students in West Virginia with pathways to opportunities,” said WGU Central Region Vice President Alison Bell. “We are excited to see how this relationship flourishes and provide students across the state with the flexibility to pursue their degree as it fits into their schedules and budget.”

Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College and WGU foster a commitment to furthering the quality, accessibility, and affordability of higher education. The agreement will allow students from each of the community college campuses and locations the ability to advance their individual educational goals.

“This partnership will greatly benefit our graduates in achieving a seamless transfer to Wester Governor’s University,” says Dr. Pamela L. Alderman, President of Southern “This is an important agreement which focuses on student success. We are always pleased to build new bridges toward four-year degrees and beyond.”

Under the terms of this agreement:

More information is available to Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College students and faculty through the WGU landing page partners.wgu.edu.