Building on a long tradition of cooperation, North Central Missouri College and Grand River Technical School announce an expanded articulation agreement.
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Building on a long tradition of cooperation, North Central Missouri College and Grand River Technical School announce an expanded articulation agreement.
“The articulation agreement allows students who have completed certificates from Grand River Technical School to receive up to 30 college credit hours at North Central Missouri College,” said Julie Hefley, associate dean of vocational and technical education. “A student with the GRTS certificate can earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree in one year rather than two.”
“NCMC and GRTS have a strong working relationship that benefits students,” said NCMC President Dr. Walt Nolte. “NCMC’s degree completion option is a great way for Grand River Technical students to earn an associate degree.”
He added that approximately 20 percent of the students attending North Central are from Livingston County.
Students typically complete the vo-tech coursework prior to attending NCMC, but in some cases students can reverse the order. A 3.0 or higher grade point average from GRTS is required or passage of a national competency validation test in specific technical subject areas. Students with A-Plus scholarships can continue to receive that funding at NCMC, provided guidelines are met.
To receive the articulated credit, students are required to complete one of the following programs at NCMC with a minimum of 31 credit hours. Students should consult the NCMC catalog or speak with an advisor for specific program requirements.
Articulated programs in the new agreement include:
GRTS programs Automotive Body Technology, Automotive Technology, Computer/Network Technology, Construction Tech-nology, Electronics Technology, Welding Technology, Farm/Indus-trial Equipment Technology, Diesel Mechanics – NCMC’s AAS, Applied Technology.
GRTS Industrial Maintenance -NCMC’s AAS, Manufacturing Technology.
GRTS Computer/Network Technology – NCMC’s AAS, Information Technology-Network-ing Option or AAS, Microcom-puter Specialist.
GRTS Childhood Development – NCMC’s AAS, Early Childhood Development.
GRTS Emergency Medical Technology – NCMC’s AAS, Emergency Medical Technology – Paramedic (Management or Allied Health tracks).
“It’s a great opportunity for students to combine offerings of both our schools and complete their education in less time,” said Ron Wolf, GRTS director. “We have been the pioneers in articulation agreements and have a great working relationship.”
In addition to being able to complete a degree more quickly, many graduates are also prepared to take tests for national certification. National agencies include A-Plus and CompTIA (electronics and computer networking), Automotive Service Excellence (auto mechanics and auto collision), Associated General Cont-ractors (carpentry), Microsoft MOUS (business technology) and National Registry of Paramedics (EMT-P).
“These certifications give additional credence to the students’ education, enabling them to work virtually anywhere in the U.S.,” said Wolf.
For more information, persons can contact GRTS at 660-646-3414 or the GRTS website at www.grts.org. Persons can call NCMC at 1-800-880-6180 or check the college website at www.ncmc.cc.mo.us.