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NIAGARA COLLEGE
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Niagara College (NC) recently signed three articulation agreements with Brock University, furthering its commitment to expanding educational opportunities for students. These agreements create pathways for NC diploma graduates in the fields of Child and Youth Studies, Accounting, and Dramatic Arts, enabling them to pursue further education at a degree level.
Designed to support students who may have experienced academic or financial barriers to attending university directly from high school, these pathways allow NC graduates to advance their education and career prospects both in Canada and internationally. The pathways align with areas of focus within Niagara College’s Strategic Plan and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Blueprint, including advancing social inclusion and opportunities for equity-deserving communities.
The agreements with Brock University mark a significant step forward in providing accessible education and fostering collaboration between post-secondary institutions in Niagara. They also highlight NC’s dedication to enhancing academic and professional opportunities for its diploma graduates.
"These pathways reflect our dedication to enhancing educational access and supporting our students' aspirations,” said Fiona Allan, Vice President, Academic, Niagara College. “By collaborating with Brock, we are providing our graduates with valuable opportunities to continue their academic journey and achieve their professional goals here in Niagara."
“Brock University is delighted to continue to expand our articulation agreements offered in partnership with Niagara College,” said Scarlet Stark, Manager, Academic Transitions, Brock University. “In recognizing the hard work students have already completed by awarding transfer credits, we can offer students a chance to complete a degree in a shorter timeframe and reduce the overall cost to the student. As a result, these pathways work towards Brock’s goal of providing a transformational and accessible university experience.”
Overview of pathway programs:
Child & Youth Studies pathway
Graduates of NC’s Child and Youth Care Advanced diploma can receive 9.5 transfer credits towards Brock University’s Child and Youth Studies degree. Pathway graduates will gain practical skills through various placements at NC, alongside theoretical and research knowledge from Brock University.
Accounting pathways
Graduates of NC’s Business Accounting diploma can receive five transfer credits towards Brock University’s Bachelor of Accounting degree. Graduates of NC’s Business Administration Accounting advanced diploma can receive 7.5 transfer credits towards Brock University’s Bachelor of Accounting degree. Pathway graduates will acquire practical small business accounting skills at NC and advanced techniques and preparation for Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) designation at Brock University.
Dramatic Arts pathway
Graduates of NC’s Acting for Film & Digital Media diploma can receive eight transfer credits towards Brock University’s Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts degree. Pathway graduates will gain hands-on experience through stage productions, camera acting, and industry workshops at NC, complemented by critical analysis and research techniques from Brock University.
For more information on Niagara College’s pathways, please visit niagaracollege.ca/pathways.
Niagara College has a full-time enrolment of more than 10,000 students from over 95 countries, who study in 130 diploma, certificate and bachelor degree programs at specialized campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Niagara College is also involved in educational projects and partnerships around the world and is ranked Canada’s Number One research college. Learn more at niagaracollege.ca.
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