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About 3,000 students studying health sciences and working toward an associates degree at a Dallas College campus — Richland (in the Lake Highlands area), Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake — now have an opportunity to seamlessly and concurrently enroll at University of Arizona Global Campus, which is affiliated with University of Arizona, thanks to a partnership that the college systems announced this week.
UAGC and Dallas College said in a press release that the two institutions signed an agreement to offer concurrent enrollment to students in Dallas College Allied Health Programs.
The goal of the agreement is to provide an opportunity for Dallas College students to work on upper division classes and conceivably graduate at both Dallas College and UAGC at the same time. Applications will open today (Friday, February 24).
“We are thrilled about this partnership with UAGC, which will open an additional pathway for Dallas College students to fast track their higher education and obtain an associate degree here and bachelor’s degree from UAGC within virtually the same timeframe,” Dallas College Provost Dr. Shawnda Floyd said. “This partnership truly helps Dallas College fulfill its mission of transforming lives and communities through higher education.”
Students enrolled in programs including Adult Cardiac Sonography, Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Information Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Veterinary Technology, Respiratory Care, Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Surgical Technology and Radiologic Sciences will have the opportunity to concurrently enroll in popular UAGC programs, such as Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Administration and Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management through the UAGC College of Arts and Sciences.
“We are proud to offer Dallas College students this opportunity to advance their education and careers in the allied health field in a shorter amount of time,” UAGC President Paul Pastorek said. “Our goal for this partnership is that it will have a life-changing impact on Dallas College/UAGC students and a ripple effect on their families and communities.”
Visit the UAGC-Dallas College concurrent enrollment page to learn more or apply.
