Louisiana Tech and Bossier Parish Community College have established an Education Pathway Partnership Agreement that streamlines the transfer process and provides students with advising and transfer information to help them reach their academic goals.
The recent agreement creates pathways to several bachelor’s degrees in Tech’s College of Education and Human Sciences, including psychology, human development and family science, kinesiology and health science, elementary education, secondary education in biology, and secondary education in social studies.
Students can transfer credits from BPCC associate degrees in arts, general studies, or science, including concentrations in social science, general science, natural science, and teaching grades 1-5.
“I love that this partnership is a true collaboration that begins long before the students enroll,” Tech CEHS Dean Dr. Henrietta Williams Pichon said. “We will engage in professional development and workshops, student-oriented activities, and advisory board participation, creating a swirling effect of ideas long before the students set foot on Tech's campus.
“This partnership hopes to ease that transition for students who want to pursue a baccalaureate in human transformation at Tech's College of Education and Human Sciences,” she said. “We are all very excited about the possibilities that lie ahead.”
“This partnership is designed to serve students even better by easing the transfer process and providing necessary support as students pursue their bachelor’s degree at Tech,” Louisiana Tech Provost Dr. Donna Thomas said. “The College of Education and Human Sciences is our fastest growing college and will continue that growth with students prepared at BPCC.”
“By working together with Louisiana Tech, we are building on the strong foundation students establish at BPCC and helping them turn their ambitions into bachelor’s degrees and brighter futures,” Dr. Rick Bateman, BPCC Chancellor, said.
Each pathway identifies courses Louisiana Tech will accept, giving students and advisors a clear academic plan. Louisiana Tech advisors will work directly with BPCC students to review transcripts and confirm how their credits apply.
The Education Pathway Partnership Agreement formalizes transfer pathways to support student success and fosters collaboration among deans from both institutions to expand opportunities for students, faculty and staff through special events, advisory board service, and professional development workshops.
For more information about Louisiana Tech and the opportunities available through this partnership, visit the College of Education and Human Sciences or email Transfer Coordinator for prospective students Samantha Hansen, shansen@latech.edu.