Rider University, Mercer County College Sign Transfer Agreement

Rider University and Mercer County Community College (MCCC) have signed a guaranteed transfer articulation agreement to enhance opportunities for students pursuing a degree in elementary education.

The agreement between MCCC’s associates degree in Elementary Education and Rider’s bachelor of arts degree in Elementary Education was signed last week.

“This agreement will create new opportunities for Mercer and Rider students, and strengthens a partnership between two institutions dedicated to student development and success,” MCCC President Dr. Patricia C. Donohue said.

“We are very proud to continue our longstanding relationship with Mercer County Community College. Agreements like this are beneficial for both institutions, but most importantly, for the students who gain improved opportunities to excel in higher education,” Dr. Sharon Sherman, dean of Rider University’s School of Education, said.

The agreement grants full junior-class admission to Rider for MCCC students who have declared their participation in the program before accruing 30 credit hours at MCCC, have taken and completed all courses in the prescribed program curriculum, have earned their associate degree in Liberal Arts & Sciences, Elementary Education and have earned a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75. Rider will waive application fees.

Rider University’s School of Education prepares undergraduate and graduate students to be effective educators. Rider was the first private New Jersey institution to hold the highest accreditation possible in teaching from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The Elementary Education program develops students into learned and professionally skilled elementary school teachers. Students engage in studies that provide an academic background for those subjects they will be teaching.

To learn more visit www.rider.edu or www.mccc.edu.

The attached photo was provided by Rider University: Dr. Eun-Woo Chang, vice president of Academic Affairs at Mercer County Community College and James O’Hara, vice president for Enrollment Management at Rider University, sign a guaranteed transfer agreement between the two institutions for students pursuing a degree in Elementary Education.