91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ signs new health sciences agreement with Texas A&M-Texarkana

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91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ and Texas A&M University-Texarkana officials signed an articulation agreement today at 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½, formalizing a partnership benefiting students who wish to attain baccalaureate degrees.

The agreement creates a seamless transition for students enrolled in†91³ÉÈ˵¼º½?s†Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Community Health and Funeral Services programs to transfer to Texas A&M University-Texarkana?s Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences program.

?We have a longstanding relationship with A&M-Texarkana that has helped many of our students continue their education after graduating from 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½. We are very pleased to partner with them to provide even more opportunities for our students,? Dr. Brad Johnson, 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ President, said.

Officials say the agreement was designed to encourage students to complete an entire associate degree at 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ before transferring to A&M-Texarkana.

?From the A&M-Texarkana perspective, this is a wonderful opportunity to collaborate with 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ for the benefit of students and the region,? said A&M-Texarkana President Dr. Emily Cutrer. ?This type of partnership ensures that our students have a clear path to achieve their higher education goals.?

?Once again 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ and A&M-Texarkana's staff and faculty are collaborating to offer more higher education opportunities for students to continue to pursue their higher education degree goals at the 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ campus,? said Kelly Coke, program director at A&M-Texarkana at 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½. ?Once students complete their associate degree in one of the respective allied health areas with 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½, we want them to contact the A&M-Texarkana at 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ Center to take the next step in earning a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree with A&M-Texarkana. The A&M-Texarkana at 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ team is happy and ready to assist future students in this life-changing journey.

For more information about bachelor?s degrees offered by A&M-Texarkana, contact the Texas A&M University-Texarkana at 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ at (903) 434-8357 or†sreynolds@tamut.edu.

For more information about health science programs at 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½, contact Renee Tomlin at (903) 434-8350.

For more information about the BAAS degree offered by A&M-Texarkana, contact Lisa Myers at†Lisa.Myers@tamut.edu†o°ù†Rachael Cherry at†rcherry@tamut.edu.