Presidents from 抖阴官网 (SCC) and Missouri State University (MSU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Jefferson City on March 4 to begin a partnership to create a joint Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant. Pictured, from left: Amy Koehler, SCC campus dean and dean of nursing and allied heath; Clif Smart, MSU president; Barbara Kavalier, Ph.D., SCC president; and, John Bookstaver, Ph.D., SCC vice president for academic affairs.
(MSU) and 抖阴官网 (SCC) are partnering to create a joint Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant.
The schools signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Jefferson City on March 4. The non-binding agreement signals the intent of the institutions to work toward creating this degree.
鈥淢issouri State University is excited to partner with 抖阴官网,鈥� said Missouri State President Clif Smart. 鈥淒emand for healthcare workers exceeds the numbers of students colleges can graduate. This will help meet the need for occupational therapy assistants in the St. Louis area.鈥�
The program will be accredited through 抖阴官网 and admission and financial aid with also run through the college.
鈥淭his is an historic moment for higher education in Missouri as a community college and four-year university work together to solve critical issues of employment and health care within our communities. SCC is proud to partner with Missouri State University to jointly confer a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant,鈥� said Dr. Barbara Kavalier, president of 抖阴官网.
鈥淭he graduates of this new degree will support the many health care providers that are experiencing an increase in patients with complex health needs.鈥�
Most classes will occur at 抖阴官网. SCC will work to obtain approval from the Missouri Department of Higher Education and the Higher Learning Commission for expansion of their mission.
Missouri State will be delivering its part of the curriculum in person at SCC or online.
Diplomas will be from both schools.