Mississippi University for Women Creates Path to a Bachelor’s Degree for Local Community College Students

Mississippi University for Women has recently signed an agreement with Itawamba Community College in Fulton, Mississippi, that will open the door for local community college students to earn a bachelor’s degree. The two partner institutions have worked together to provide students with educational opportunities in early childhood education since 2021.

Upon receiving their associate’s degree in early childhood technology from Itawamba Community College, students can pursue a bachelor’s degree in either early childhood education or special education from Mississippi University for Women’s School of Education. The undergraduate degree programs are available online with the expectation to participate in student teaching programs with local schools.

“We’ve been very successful in helping students onboard to teacher education at The W. We want them to get to know us early, complete key courses as soon as possible, and move seamlessly from completion of their associate’s degree to starting their bachelor’s teacher education program with us,” said Martin Hatton, dean of the Mississippi University for Women School of Education the agreement “represents our commitment to work together to make that happen to each student transferring into a teacher education program at The W.”