On Sept. 17, Associate Dean of Academic Programs for the College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University Dr. Antoine Alston, visited Sampson Community College (SCC) for a special signing ceremony to finalize a transfer articulation agreement between the two schools.
The new agreement allows SCC’s Agribusiness & Animal Science students to transfer more than 50 credit hours toward a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education at NC A&T. This prevents duplication of coursework, shortens the overall time to completion and reduces tuition costs.
Department Chair of Agribusiness & Animal Science Technology Chris Stroud explained in a press release, “It’s a big step forward in creating more opportunities for our students and ensuring their hard work here at SCC translates directly into future success. It will open doors for students looking to advance their agricultural careers, providing them with a clear and affordable pathway to continue their education.”
According to Stroud, North Carolina’s agriculture industry is one of the largest in the nation, with a growing demand for professionals in agribusiness management, livestock production, food systems and sustainable agriculture. Through the new transfer agreement, students will be able to seamlessly transition from the technical, hands-on training at SCC to advanced coursework and research opportunities at NC A&T– helping produce graduates who are well-prepared to meet workforce needs in agribusiness operations, animal health and welfare, food supply chain management and agricultural policy.
Vice President of Student Affairs at SCC Blair Hairr shared in a press release, “We’re grateful for the strong relationship our agriculture program shares with North Carolina A&T State University. Through articulation agreements, we can provide students clear pathways and access to continue their studies and broaden their impact in the field of agriculture.”
For more information about agriculture programs at SCC, visit sampsoncc.edu/programs. For more information about transfer opportunities, visit sampsoncc.edu/transfer.
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