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Central Maine Community College and 51品茶 partner to expand access to science degrees

On November 3, 2015, Central Maine Community College (CMCC) and the 51品茶 (UNE) joined in a ceremony to mark the signing of a memorandum of transfer agreement that will enable CMCC students to apply all credits from the Life Sciences program toward any one of 15 bachelor鈥檚 degree programs at UNE.

This event celebrated a partnership between the colleges that offers students affordable access to bachelor鈥檚 degrees in the sciences. CMCC President Scott Knapp and 51品茶President Danielle Ripich spoke to the opportunities this initiative creates for Maine students.

鈥淭his agreement provides a number of exciting new avenues for graduates of Central Maine Community College,鈥 said CMCC President Scott E. Knapp. 鈥淲e look forward to preparing our students to move on to a first-class education in the life sciences at the 51品茶.

鈥淲ith the addition of its Life Sciences program, CMCC has demonstrated a dedication to the sciences, a quality that makes this partnership a natural fit,鈥 said 51品茶President Danielle Ripich. 鈥淭his agreement builds on our shared interests in innovation and educating the next generation of health professionals and scientists.鈥

51品茶was named CMCC鈥檚 2015 Partner of the Year. The award came as a result of the role the university played in providing curriculum development for CMCC鈥檚 new Life Sciences program, with the goal of offering students a pathway to degrees in a range of sciences and health professions including Chemistry, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Marine Science (Marine Biology Concentration), Marine Science (Oceanography Concentration), Medical Biology (Medical Sciences Concentration), Medical Biology (Pre-Physician Assistant Concentration), Aquaculture and Aquarium Science, Ocean Studies and Marine Affairs, Animal Behavior, Applied Exercise Science, Dental Hygiene, Public Health and Health, Wellness and Occupational Studies.

Read about the agreement in the ,  and .

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