Central Community College and Yavapai College in Arizona have formally signed an articulation agreement establishing four transfer pathways that provide CCC students with seamless opportunities to transfer into Yavapai College’s online, reduced credit bachelor's degree programs
The partnership expands affordable transfer options in high-demand career fields and supports students in continuing their education through nationally accredited bachelor's degree pathways.
The four transfer pathways include:
"Creating a structured and seamless pathway to support success for students, regardless of where they may reside, is something that we're proud to have undertaken in partnership with Central Community College," Yavapai College Administrator on Duty, Provost and Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Doug Berry said. “This agreement ensures students can transition with confidence, maintain momentum toward their bachelor’s degree, and benefit from a collaborative model focused on access, efficiency, and long-term opportunity.”
The agreement creates a clearly defined associate-to-bachelor progression model designed to reduce time-to-degree, protect transfer credits, and provide students with greater clarity and confidence in their academic plans.
This partnership between Central Community College and Yavapai benefits Nebraskans through seamless transfer, less time to completion of their bachelor’s degree and affordable tuition without additional fees and costs while living in Nebraska.
“CCC has worked with Yavapai College for several years through joint memberships in the Association for Innovation & Transformation (AFIT), American Association of Community College (AACC) and Postsecondary International Network (PIN). They are a trusted partner delivering innovative and nationally recognized programs,” said CCC President Dr. Matt Gotschall. “We are proud to bring these new bachelor’s degrees to central Nebraska residents, students and alumni and plan for more agreements in the future in other high demand fields.”
In recent years, CCC and the Grand Island Police Department (GIPD) have been partners in a program that allows criminal justice students to serve apprenticeships and then become full-time GIPD employees when they graduate with an associate degree. GIPD Chief Kevin F. Denney said the three-year bachelor’s degree in public safety administration and administration of justice will strengthen the partnership for the betterment of the community.
“They can do all this while beginning a career in law enforcement and staying local, in the community where they grew up,” said Denney. “A more educated workforce means better service to the community, greater job satisfaction and faster advancement throughout their career.”
More information on the transfer pathways can be found on the CCC website at this link: www.cccneb.edu/yavapai-college
Yavapai College operates seven campuses and centers throughout Yavapai County in Arizona and offers over 100 degrees and certificates, six baccalaureate degrees, student and community services and cultural events and activities.
