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Penn Highlands & Saint Francis Expand Articulation Agreement To Support Students

Penn Highlands Community College (Penn Highlands) and Saint Francis University (SFU) have signed an expanded 3+1 articulation agreement that provides Penn Highlands students with seamless pathways to earn bachelor’s degrees in various high-demand career fields.

The agreement facilitates transfer opportunities for Penn Highlands students in Accounting, Management, Organizational Leadership, Behavioral Science, Computer Systems Management, Early Childhood Education, Interdisciplinary Healthcare Studies, Marketing, and Healthcare Management. These fields represent growing career opportunities, and the partnership is designed to empower students to achieve their educational and professional aspirations.

Articulation agreements like this 3+1 program provide a seamless transfer process, ensuring students can maximize the credits they’ve earned and reduce the time and cost of completing their degrees. Students benefit from clear pathways to advanced education, expert guidance on courses that transfer, opportunities to build skills in areas critical to today’s workforce, and access to discounted tuition pricing through Saint Francis University’s Division of Professional Studies.

“This expanded 3+1 articulation agreement exemplifies our commitment to creating meaningful educational opportunities for our students,” stated Dr. Steve Nunez, Penn Highlands Community College President. “By providing seamless transfer pathways, access to high-demand career fields, and significant financial advantages, we are ensuring that our students have the tools and support they need to achieve their educational and professional goals.”

“Saint Francis University is committed to supporting students as they advance their education and careers,” said Saint Francis University President, Father Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., Ph.D. “This expanded agreement not only offers flexible pathways to degrees in essential fields but also provides financial benefits and streamlined processes that make it easier for students to succeed.”

Penn Highlands students will benefit from clear pathways to advanced education and a 25% tuition scholarship for online programs offered through the Division of Professional Studies at Saint Francis University, making higher education more accessible and affordable. In addition to these financial and academic benefits, students gain access to a variety of flexible learning options, personalized support services, and the opportunity to pursue degrees in fields that are in high demand, ensuring they are well-prepared for successful careers.

For more information on transfer opportunities, click here.

About Saint Francis University
Saint Francis University (Loretto, PA) is the oldest Catholic-Franciscan college in the United States. Its mission is to help students grow into compassionate, successful professionals through a culture of faith, generosity, respect, discovery, and joy. Saint Francis University offers traditional campus-based learning and competitive online and graduate degree offerings.