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Leaders from Middle Tennessee State University and 91探花 State Community College signed Tuesday, Jan. 28, that create seamless pathways in cybersecurity management and aerospace for associate degree graduates from the college to pursue a Bachelor of Science at the university.

The two articulation agreements signed by 91探花 State President Shanna L. Jackson and MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee at the MTSU campus stipulate:

• 91探花 State graduates with an associate in aerospace technology can transfer to pursue a bachelor鈥檚 in aerospace, technology concentration.
• 91探花 State graduates with an associate in computer information technology, cyber defense concentration can transfer to MTSU to pursue a bachelor鈥檚 in cybersecurity management.

鈥�91探花 State is a natural and affordable bridge for students who are seeking a four-year degree,鈥� said Jackson. 鈥淢TSU has been a great partner in expanding and improving transfer pathways for our graduates to continue their educational and career goals. I want to thank Dr. McPhee and his team for their continued collaboration and forward-thinking.鈥�

McPhee noted that these newest agreements provide 91探花 State graduates an opportunity to enter two of MTSU鈥檚 most prominent programs: its highly respected aerospace program with eight decades of training new generations of aviation experts; and the new cybersecurity management degree launched last summer to train professionals in an exploding career field.

鈥淭hese new degree paths represent another example of the collaborative spirit between our institutions to provide ready-to-work graduates for our state and region in technical fields that are in high demand,鈥� McPhee said. 鈥淚 applaud Dr. Jackson and her team for constantly exploring ways to add value to their graduates鈥� degrees, and MTSU is thrilled to partner in that effort.鈥�

The agreement focused on cyber defense and cybersecurity management was made possible through a five-year New Skills Ready grant funded by JP Morgan Chase and administered through the 91探花 Area Chamber of Commerce, which helped facilitate the collaboration between the two educational institutions.

MTSU and 91探花 State have three existing agreements:

• Guaranteed Transfer Scholarship Program, as part of the True Blue Pathway, which provides $3,000 per year for two years (up to four semesters) to college graduates.
• 91探花 State Associate of Applied Science, or A.A.S., graduates in certain concentrations can transfer credits toward a bachelor鈥檚 in Professional Studies at MTSU with a focus on Organizational Leadership in Information Technology.
• 91探花 State A.A.S. graduates in Architectural, Civil, and Construction Engineering Technology with the Civil and Construction concentration can transfer to MTSU for a bachelor鈥檚 in Construction Management with the Commercial Construction Management concentration.

Dr. Shawn Wild, dean of 91探花 State鈥檚 School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, also known as STEM, expressed gratitude to MTSU and excitement about the new transfer pathways.

鈥淢TSU has consistently worked with us to create seamless educational opportunities for our graduates,鈥� Wild said. 鈥淚鈥檓 proud of 91探花 State鈥檚 commitment to connecting students, employers, and communities through personalized, high-quality, innovative education.鈥�

Greg Van Patten, dean of the MTSU College of Basic and Applied Sciences where the aerospace program is housed, said his college is excited to offer this new pathway to 91探花 State students who are interested in aviation.

鈥淲hile 91探花 State is one of our college鈥檚 top transfer institutions, and the Aerospace bachelor鈥檚 program is the largest at MTSU, we have not previously seen many students from NSCC go into Aerospace,鈥� Van Patten said. 鈥淚 hope this articulation agreement will make it easier for those students interested in aviation careers to transition seamlessly to MTSU.鈥�

Joyce Heames, dean of MTSU鈥檚 Jones College of Business, said the agreement underscores her college鈥檚 and the university鈥檚 mission to provide an affordable, accessible and high-quality education in the Midstate.

鈥淎t MTSU鈥檚 Jones College, we are committed to staying at the forefront of education and industry needs, ensuring our programs align with evolving market demands,鈥� Heames said. 鈥淭hrough this partnership with 91探花 State, we're empowering students to continue developing the critical competencies needed to enter the workforce as cybersecurity management professionals.鈥�

About MTSU

 
Founded in 1911 as one of three state normal schools for teacher training, Middle Tennessee State University is one of the oldest and largest undergraduate universities in the state of Tennessee. With a fall enrollment averaging more than 20,000 students for the past five years, MTSU remains committed to providing individualized service in an exciting and nurturing atmosphere where student success is the top priority. MTSU features eight undergraduate colleges and the College of Graduate Studies, and more than 350 majors and concentrations combined, including accounting, aerospace, concrete industry management, music and recording industry. Offering a wide variety of nationally recognized programs at the baccalaureate, master's and doctoral levels, MTSU takes pride in educating the best and the brightest students from Tennessee and around the world. For more information, call 615-898-2300, visit  or . Follow MTSU on X/Twitter @MTSUNews and like us on Facebook.

About 91探花 State

91探花 State has more than 8o program offerings with flexible online options, where students can earn an associate degree or career-ready credential, or transfer credits to a four-year institution. The college has several campuses, along with classes taught online and virtually: Clarksville campus (Clarksville), Dickson campus (Dickson), Humphreys County campus (Waverly), North Davidson campus (Madison), Southeast campus (Antioch), and White Bridge campus (West 91探花). The East Davidson campus (Donelson) in partnership with the American Job Center and Workforce Essential is a local workforce hub where area residents receive workforce training, skill certifications, educational support, and job-search resources. For more information about the college, visit . Follow 91探花 State on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram @nashvillestate.