PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio - Owens Community College students with aspirations of pursuing a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University will now be able to continue their academic pursuits in Northwest Ohio as the
two schools have finalized a seamless articulation agreement aimed at expanding higher education opportunities.

As a result of the new partnership, Owens students will be able to obtain a bachelor’s degree by completing three years on the college’s Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses followed by one year of academic courses through Ohio University’s distance learning program.

Beginning January 2009, the collaboration will offer individuals who have earned an associate’s degree in a
technical field from Owens an opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University without leaving Northwest Ohio. Two different degree programs will be offered initially as part of the new articulation agreement. providing Owens students with flexible options to meet degree requirements.

Owens students will have the opportunity to obtain a bachelor of technical and applied sciences degree by maximizing transfer of credits earned from any of the college’s associate of applied science or applied business degree programs.

In addition, Ohio University’s bachelor of criminal justice degree will provide an advancement path for Owens students who have completed an associate’s degree in a criminal justice area. While pursuing their bachelor’s degree, students will have the option of taking some academic courses from Owens and others online from Ohio University, as
well as completing more than half of the curriculum requirements or more at Owens. 

The institutions estimate that in addition to convenience, the new programs will provide affordable options for students who may not desire or be able to relocate by offering an average savings of about 40 percent on the cost of tuition toward a bachelor’s degree as compared to a more traditional four-year residential campus course of study at public universities and colleges in Ohio.

The partnership also streamlines transfer of credits, student services and financial aid activities for students in the program, making the ability to move between the two institutions’ systems seamless.

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