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WHAT IS AN ARTICULATION AGREEMENT?

• It is a binding agreement between a two year and a four year institution.

• It defines which courses will be transferable and what letter grades must be earned for transfer.

• It ensures that the student understands which courses are aligned with their intended four year degree so they don’t take classes that will not satisfy their bachelor degree requirements.

WHAT ELSE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN AN ARTICULATION AGREEMENT?• Information to ensure appropriate

advisement of students by faculty at both the 2yr and 4 yr institution

• Coordination and review of curriculum by faculty and advisors at both institutions & at statewide meetings

• Evaluation of the outcomes of the articulation program and continuous improvement (report to Council of Presidents)

ARTICLES OF ARTICULATION

Bergen Community College and Binghamton University entered into an articulation agreement and included the following information in the articles of articulation:

• Application process and fees

• Transfer criteria

• Admissions process

• Maximum number of transferable college credits

ARTICLES OF ARTICULATION

• Maximum number of transferable credits by examination or nontraditional means

• Equivalency of courses, even when BCC awards 3 credits and Binghamton awards 4 credits for the same course

• Credits awarded through Advance Placement

• General Education requirements

• Academic advising and route to graduation

ARTICLES OF ARTICULATION

• Student Handbook: policies and procedures for the institution and the degree program

• Notification when changes are made to courses, programs, and policies at either institution

• Terms of re-negotiation of the agreement

• Terms for termination of the agreement

ARTICLES OF ARTICULATION

Suggested General Education Courses:

• English Composition

• Speech Communication

• Humanities: Art, Music, Theatre

• Social Sciences: Anthropology, Psychology

• Math, Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Technology

• Diversity

• Sociology

WHAT IS NEW JERSEY’S CURRENT MODEL?• The articulation between two year

community colleges and NJ public four year colleges and universities allows transfer of academic credits earned in an A.A. or A.S. degree to a bachelor’s degree program

• 56-64 credits will transfer (general education 45/30)

• The articulation does not guarantee admission as many majors have a competitive admission process

• The A.A.S. degree is not covered (with one exception, the A.A.S. in Technical Studies, NJ Pathways Leading to a College Education)

ONE FORMER MODEL

Bergen Community College and Montclair State College (University)

• In the early 1980s, BCC and MSC had an articulation agreement for A.A.S. degrees in Health Professions to transfer towards a B.S.

• Graduates would transfer ~ 68 credits and start at the junior year, needing 128 credits to graduate

WHAT DOES THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN KEAN UNIVERSITY AND BERGEN CC LOOK LIKE?• This partnership in nursing permits BCC

students with an A.A.S. degree to have advanced standing at Kean leading to a BSN

• Up to 88 credits can be taken at Bergen (Lyndhurst and Paramus campuses)

• The remaining 37 are taken at Kean (125 required for BSN)

• Completion program can take either 12 months full time or 2-4 years part time

KEAN UNIVERSITY AND BERGEN COMMUNITY• Program is set up for both current

students in the A.A.S. nursing program at Bergen and for graduates who have their RN and wish to obtain their BSN

• Pre licensure students need approval from the director of the nursing program at Bergen and are considered visiting students at Kean (not matriculated)

KEAN UNIVERSITY AND BERGEN COMMUNITY• These students will go through the

approval process each semester until they graduate with an A.A.S. and then officially apply to Kean for the RN-BS program

• Passing the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) is also required

• Admission requires a minimum 2.0 GPA and a “C” or better for transfer of courses

What could an articulation agreement for a dental hygiene program look like between a two year and a four year college/university?

General Education 12

Humanities 6

Social Sciences 6

Science & Math 8

Additional Courses 26

Lower Level Nursing 30

Total 88

General Education 9

Humanities 3

Social Sciences 6

Science & Math 8

Additional Courses 26

Dental Hygiene Core Courses 36

Total 88

NURSING DENTAL HYGIENE

Eng Comp I & II 6

Speech 3

Humanities elective 3

Gen Psychology 3

Sociology 3

A & P I & II 8

Biochemistry 4

Microbiology 4

WEX 3

Intro to Info Tech3

Literature 3

Statistics 3

Developmental Psych3

Philosophy or

Sociology of the

Family 3

CURRENTLY REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES

BSDH CLINICAL CURRICULUM POSSIBILITIESCultural Competency 4

Educational Methodology 4

Curriculum Development 4

Research 4

Restorative procedures 4

Management 4

Clinical Internships 16

WHERE ARE THE CURRENT BSDH PROGRAMS OFFERED?• Bachelors in dental hygiene programs are

offered by 69 colleges and universities • 38 states have schools in the discipline• State with the greatest concentration of

schools offering accredited BSDH is Texas• Masters in dental hygiene programs are

offered by 11 colleges• Of all RDH programs offered, approx 19%

are BSDH and 3% MSDH

COLLEGES OFFERING BSDH IN DISTRICT II• Pennsylvania College of Technology

One College AveWilliamsport PA 17701-5799

• University of Pittsburgh4200 Fifth AvenuePittsburgh PA 15260

COLLEGES OFFERING BSDH IN DISTRICT II• Farmingdale State College

2350 Broadhollow RoadFarmingdale NY 11735-1021

• New York University70 Washington Sq SouthNew York NY 10012-1091

• SUNY College of Technology at Canton34 Cornell DriveCanton NY 13617-1098

COLLEGES OFFERING BSDH IN DISTRICT II• University of Bridgeport

126 Park AvenueBridgeport CT 06604-5620 (also offers MSDH)

• University of New Haven300 Boston Post RoadWest Haven CT 6516

HOW DO THE 7 DISTRICT II COLLEGES COMPARE WITH THE FOLLOWING?BSDH Institutions

Acceptance Rate

SAT Math

SAT Reading

Retention Rate

Tuition In state

Tuition Out of state

Financial Aid per student

Percentage of students receiving aid

SUNY at Canton

87 n/a n/a 52% 6300 10,400 10,700 96%

Farmingdale State College

40 540 480 76% 6100 14,500 7000 64%

New YorkUniversity

38 685 660 92% 40,000 40,000 24,000 65%

University of Pittsburgh

59 635 625 92% 14,900 24,600 12,900 82%

PA College of Technology

n/a n/a n/a 64% 13,000 16,400 10,600 91%

University of New Haven

74 530 520 72% 30,750 30,750 25,600 98%

University of Bridgeport

57 450 450 52% 26,400 26,400 26,400 98%

WHAT DOES NEW JERSEY OFFER?

• Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

• School of Health Related Professions, Allied Dental Concentration

• Rutgers School of Health Related ProfessionsStanley S. Bergen Bldg - Rm 149 65 Bergen Street Newark, NJ 07107-1709

• For Certified Dental Assistants and Registered Dental Hygienists

• In affiliation with Thomas Edison State College and New Jersey City University

• Coursework is online (with exception of internship and practicum)

• Either 121 or 128 credits are required for graduation

THOMAS EDISON STATE COLLEGE

• General Education Requirements 60 credits

• Health Sciences Specialization 24 credits

• Free Electives 9 credits

• Area of Study – Allied Dental 28 credits

• Total 121

THOMAS EDISON STATE COLLEGE

Specialty Courses CreditsII. Area of Study 28Health Care Organizations (IDST-4115) 3Current Issues in Allied Dental Practice(ADEC-4300)

3

Clinical Allied Dental Internship (ADEC-4409)

3

Educational Methodologies for the Allied Health Prof. (IDST4140)

3

Designing and Planning Research Projects (IDST-4220)

3

Human Resources Management in Health Care (IDST-4300)

3

Health Services Practicum (IDST-4409) 2Quality and Leadership in Health Care (IDST-4650)

5

Curriculum Development (NEDM-5804) 2

WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF THE BSDH IN NJ?• An entry level BSDH program is

planned with Rutgers for 2015• The current degree completion

program is scheduled to continue with Rutgers

WHAT ISSUES DO WE NEED TO ADDRESS FOR THE FUTURE?• Will the current educational

programs be appropriate for the possible providers types that may be developed?

• Do we need to investigate articulation agreements with other states or can the current educational offerings in our state(s) meet these needs?

• Do we need to create a program to educate the ADHP or similar provider?

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Bebinger, Martha, (February 22, 2012) Dental Therapists Are Debated For Filling Coverage Gaps, Retrieved 8/10/13 from http://www.wbur.org/2012/02/22/dental-therapist-provider

Best Bachelors Degree in Dental Hygienist Schools - Rankings Table and Overview, retrieved 8/4/13 from http://graduate-school.phds.org/education-index/bachelors-in-dental-hygienist-degree-programs

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