ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 鈥 麻豆原创 and recently announced a new partnership allowing graduates of Wake Tech鈥檚 Associate of Applied Science degree in Health and Fitness to earn a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science degree from N.C. Wesleyan. The comprehensive agreement includes all college transfer degrees (AA/AS), as well as over 25 AAS programs.
Dr. Evan Duff, Wesleyan Interim President, said, 鈥淲e are excited to enhance our long-term partnership with Wake Tech to expand the educational opportunities for their students. Our goal at Wesleyan is to align our mission and resources to meet the ever-changing needs of students in our communities. For Wake Tech students seeking a four-year degree, this program provides a clear path and seamless transition while maximizing each student鈥檚 financial investment in their education.鈥
Through this partnership, students complete Exercise Science coursework over the summer at Wake Tech鈥檚 Northern Campus or online and general education requirements during the fall and spring semesters at 奥别蝉濒别测补苍鈥檚 Durham campus or online. Wake Tech will provide 2-3 classrooms, along with access to their Exercise Science Laboratory at the Northern Campus, during summer terms.
鈥淲e are excited to expand our education partnership with NC Wesleyan through this agreement! This greatly impacts our student-body by providing students the opportunity to continue their education without leaving their city. Agreements like this improve the health and wellness industry in the triangle.鈥 commented Chris Kacyon, Department Head of Health and Fitness Science at Wake Technical Community College.
Wesleyan also offers Wake Tech students the ability to transfer their associate鈥檚 degree in Supply Chain Management or Healthcare Business Informatics to 奥别蝉濒别测补苍鈥檚 bachelor degree programs in Logistics and Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Healthcare respectively.
奥别蝉濒别测补苍鈥檚 Exercise Science Program is accredited by the , the largest external, programmatic accrediting body of the health sciences professions. The accredited program is one of three in the entire state and one of 64 in the United States to receive such recognition. 鈥淭here鈥檚 tremendous growth in the health sciences sector and Exercise Science is one of our most sought-after programs,鈥 noted Dr. Meir Magal, Program Director and Professor of Exercise Science. 鈥淪tudents have a wide array of career options in fields such as cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, corporate fitness/health, personal training in public and corporate settings, corporate wellness and strength and conditioning. Our program also prepares our students for acceptance into physical therapy, occupational therapy and other graduate programs.鈥
