WHAT IS AN ARTICULATION AGREEMENT?
• It is a binding agreement between a two year and a
four year institution.
• It defines which courses will be transferable and what
letter grades must be earned for transfer.
• It ensures that the student understands which
courses are aligned with their intended four year
degree so they don’t take classes that will not satisfy
their bachelor degree requirements.
WHAT ELSE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN AN
ARTICULATION AGREEMENT?
• Information to ensure appropriate advisement of
students by faculty at both the 2yr and 4 yr institution
• Coordination and review of curriculum by faculty and
advisors at both institutions & at statewide meetings
• Evaluation of the outcomes of the articulation
program and continuous improvement (report to
Council of Presidents)
ARTICLES OF ARTICULATION
Bergen Community College and Binghamton University
entered into an articulation agreement and included
the following information in the articles of articulation:
• Application process and fees
• Transfer criteria
• Admissions process
• Maximum number of transferable college credits
ARTICLES OF ARTICULATION
• Maximum number of transferable credits by
examination or nontraditional means
• Equivalency of courses, even when BCC awards 3
credits and Binghamton awards 4 credits for the same
course
• Credits awarded through Advance Placement
• General Education requirements
• Academic advising and route to graduation
ARTICLES OF ARTICULATION
• Student Handbook: policies and procedures for the
institution and the degree program
• Notification when changes are made to courses,
programs, and policies at either institution
• Terms of re-negotiation of the agreement
• Terms for termination of the agreement
ARTICLES OF ARTICULATION
Suggested General Education Courses:
• English Composition
• Speech Communication
• Humanities: Art, Music, Theatre
• Social Sciences: Anthropology, Psychology
• Math, Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Technology
• Diversity
• Sociology
WHAT IS NEW JERSEY’S CURRENT MODEL?
• The articulation between two year community colleges
and NJ public four year colleges and universities
allows transfer of academic credits earned in an A.A.
or A.S. degree to a bachelor’s degree program
• 56-64 credits will transfer (general education 45/30)
• The articulation does not guarantee admission as
many majors have a competitive admission process
• The A.A.S. degree is not covered (with one exception,
the A.A.S. in Technical Studies, NJ Pathways Leading
to a College Education)
ONE FORMER MODEL
Bergen Community College and Montclair State
College (University)
• In the early 1980s, BCC and MSC had an
articulation agreement for A.A.S. degrees in
Health Professions to transfer towards a B.S.
• Graduates would transfer ~ 68 credits and
start at the junior year, needing 128 credits
to graduate
WHAT DOES THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN KEAN
UNIVERSITY AND BERGEN CC LOOK LIKE?
• This partnership in nursing permits BCC students
with an A.A.S. degree to have advanced standing
at Kean leading to a BSN
• Up to 88 credits can be taken at Bergen
(Lyndhurst and Paramus campuses)
• The remaining 37 are taken at Kean (125
required for BSN)
• Completion program can take either 12 months
full time or 2-4 years part time
KEAN UNIVERSITY AND BERGEN COMMUNITY
• Program is set up for both current students in the
A.A.S. nursing program at Bergen and for
graduates who have their RN and wish to obtain
their BSN
• Pre licensure students need approval from the
director of the nursing program at Bergen and are
considered visiting students at Kean (not
matriculated)
KEAN UNIVERSITY AND BERGEN COMMUNITY
• These students will go through the approval
process each semester until they graduate
with an A.A.S. and then officially apply to Kean
for the RN-BS program
• Passing the NCLEX (National Council
Licensure Examination) is also required
• Admission requires a minimum 2.0 GPA and a
“C” or better for transfer of courses
What could an articulation agreement
for a dental hygiene program look
like between a two year and a four
year college/university?
NURSING
DENTAL HYGIENE
General Education 12
General Education
9
Humanities
6
Humanities
3
Social Sciences
6
Social Sciences
6
Science & Math
8
Science & Math
8
Additional Courses 26
Additional Courses 26
Lower Level Nursing 30
Dental Hygiene Core
Courses
36
Total
88
Total
88
CURRENTLY REQUIRED
ADDITIONAL COURSES
Eng Comp I & II
Speech
Humanities elective
Gen Psychology
Sociology
A & P I & II
Biochemistry
Microbiology
WEX
Intro to Info Tech
3
Literature
3
Statistics
3
Developmental Psych3
Philosophy or
Sociology of the
Family
3
6
3
3
3
3
8
4
4
3
BSDH CLINICAL CURRICULUM POSSIBILITIES
Cultural Competency
4
Educational Methodology
4
Curriculum Development
4
Research
4
Restorative procedures
4
Management
4
Clinical Internships
16
WHERE ARE THE CURRENT BSDH PROGRAMS
OFFERED?
• Bachelors in dental hygiene programs are offered by
69 colleges and universities
• 38 states have schools in the discipline
• State with the greatest concentration of schools
offering accredited BSDH is Texas
• Masters in dental hygiene programs are offered by 11
colleges
• Of all RDH programs offered, approx 19% are BSDH
and 3% MSDH
COLLEGES OFFERING BSDH IN DISTRICT II
•
Pennsylvania College of Technology
One College Ave
Williamsport PA 17701-5799
•
University of Pittsburgh
4200 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15260
COLLEGES OFFERING BSDH IN DISTRICT II
•
Farmingdale State College
2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale NY 11735-1021
•
New York University
70 Washington Sq South
New York NY 10012-1091
•
SUNY College of Technology at Canton
34 Cornell Drive
Canton NY 13617-1098
COLLEGES OFFERING BSDH IN DISTRICT II
•
University of Bridgeport
126 Park Avenue
Bridgeport CT 06604-5620 (also offers MSDH)
•
University of New Haven
300 Boston Post Road
West Haven CT 6516
HOW DO THE 7 DISTRICT II COLLEGES
COMPARE WITH THE FOLLOWING?
BSDH
Institutions
Acceptance
Rate
SAT
Math
SAT
Reading
Retention
Rate
Tuition
In state
Tuition
Out of state
Financial Aid
per student
Percentage
of students
receiving aid
SUNY at
Canton
Farmingdale
State College
New York
University
University of
Pittsburgh
PA College of
Technology
University of
New Haven
University of
Bridgeport
87
n/a
n/a
52%
6300
10,400
10,700
96%
40
540
480
76%
6100
14,500
7000
64%
38
685
660
92%
40,000
40,000
24,000
65%
59
635
625
92%
14,900
24,600
12,900
82%
n/a
n/a
n/a
64%
13,000
16,400
10,600
91%
74
530
520
72%
30,750
30,750
25,600
98%
57
450
450
52%
26,400
26,400
26,400
98%
WHAT DOES NEW JERSEY OFFER?
•
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
•
School of Health Related Professions, Allied Dental Concentration
•
Rutgers School of Health Related Professions
Stanley S. Bergen Bldg - Rm 149
65 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07107-1709
•
For Certified Dental Assistants and Registered Dental Hygienists
•
In affiliation with Thomas Edison State College and New Jersey City University
•
Coursework is online (with exception of internship and practicum)
•
Either 121 or 128 credits are required for graduation
THOMAS EDISON STATE COLLEGE
•
General Education Requirements 60 credits
•
Health Sciences Specialization
•
Free Electives
•
Area of Study – Allied Dental
28 credits
•
Total
121
24 credits
9 credits
THOMAS EDISON STATE COLLEGE
Specialty Courses
II. Area of Study
Health Care Organizations (IDST-4115)
Current Issues in Allied Dental Practice(ADEC-4300)
Clinical Allied Dental Internship (ADEC-4409)
Educational Methodologies for the Allied Health Prof.
(IDST4140)
Designing and Planning Research Projects (IDST-4220)
Human Resources Management in Health Care (IDST4300)
Health Services Practicum (IDST-4409)
Quality and Leadership in Health Care (IDST-4650)
Curriculum Development (NEDM-5804)
Credits
28
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
5
2
WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF THE BSDH IN NJ?
•
An entry level BSDH program is planned with
Rutgers for 2015
•
The current degree completion program is
scheduled to continue with Rutgers
WHAT ISSUES DO WE NEED TO ADDRESS FOR
THE FUTURE?
• Will the current educational programs be
appropriate for the possible providers types that
may be developed?
• Do we need to investigate articulation agreements
with other states or can the current educational
offerings in our state(s) meet these needs?
• Do we need to create a program to educate the
ADHP or similar provider?
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