Unprecedented Number of Program Articulation Agreements Formed
University of Scranton and Lackawanna College formed program articulation agreements to provide pathways for qualified Lackawanna graduates to transfer credits toward earning bachelor’s degrees in more than 30 programs at Scranton.Lackawanna College and The University of Scranton have formed more than 30 program articulation agreements, which provide degree-specific pathways to facilitate the credit transfer of Lackawanna College graduates to the University to complete their bachelor’s degrees. Degree pathways established over the past year span all three of Scranton’s colleges and include programs in business, health and other fields.
“These agreements represent a new chapter for The University of Scranton, allowing us to grant access to a Jesuit education, through our liberal arts tradition, to a broader student demographic. This is at the core of our mission, creating pathways to our Catholic and Jesuit educational tradition for a diverse student body and providing financial support to students through our merit scholarships,” said Michelle Maldonado, Ph.D., provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at The University of Scranton. “This is a proud moment in the history of the University, allowing us to embody our founding mission to provide affordable educational opportunities to the Scranton community.”
“The formation of more than 30 program articulation agreements between Lackawanna College and The University of Scranton stands as a groundbreaking initiative, reflecting our mission to offer affordable educational opportunities for our students,” said Erica Barone Pricci, Ph.D., provost of Lackawanna College. “By streamlining credit transfers and offering diverse academic pathways, these agreements allow our students to engage with a large range of bachelor’s programs. This collaborative endeavor underscores our joint dedication to fostering educational accessibility and elevating the academic landscape for our student community.”
Articulation agreements were signed for 33 bachelor’s degree programs, including programs in accounting, finance, operations management, history, political science, social media strategies, communication advertising, public relations and journalism and electronic media tracks, counseling and human services, human resources and occupational therapy, among other degrees.
“The number and variety of agreements represents the University’s commitment to offer Lackawanna students an extensive portfolio of degree offerings,” said Dr. Maldonado.
To be considered for the credit transfer for degree pathways established, Lackawanna College students must earn their associate’s degree from Lackawanna with a minimum GPA of 2.75 and enroll at Scranton within one year of their graduation date. They may not attend another institution between the time they graduate from Lackawanna College and their enrollment at Scranton, and they must meet other requirements as specified.
A full-time student who has completed the appropriate associate degree program at Lackawanna may be able to complete a bachelor’s degree at the University within four regular semesters, except for programs with extended internship and clinical experience requirements. In addition, eligible Lackawanna College students will have the opportunity to earn nine credits at Scranton while attending Lackawanna at one-half of the University’s tuition rate.
Lackawanna College graduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or greater accepted into a degree program through a program-specific articulation agreement at Scranton, will be eligible for a University of Scranton merit scholarship with a minimum award of $20,000 per academic year for full-time students matriculating at the University. Non-traditional students enrolled through these programs at Scranton on a part-time basis may also be eligible for a merit scholarship. The merit scholarship is in addition to any need-based financial awards for which students may also qualify.
Merit scholarships may be renewed to students who maintain a minimum cumulative University GPA of 2.50 and meet other eligibility requirements.
For more information about the articulation agreements, visit Lackawanna College’s website or The University of Scranton website or call Lackawanna College, at 570-961-7898 or Scranton, at 888-SCRANTON.
