Diploma-to-degree pathway renewed with Fleming College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Building on a strong relationship between Fleming College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, the two institutions have signed an Articulation Agreement that provides access to a wide variety of undergraduate degree programs for Fleming College graduates.
The Agreement was first signed in February 2013, and has been renewed for five years, effective November 2018.
“We are pleased to continue our relationship with the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, providing a broader spectrum of opportunity, from diploma-to-degree,” said Maxine Mann, Dean of Fleming College’s School of Business and the School of Trades and Technology. “Diploma-to-degree pathways offer great opportunities for students seeking both applied and theoretical education, and help students meet their personal learning and employment goals.”
The Agreement creates consistent, flexible and seamless pathways to degrees and additional opportunities for students enrolled in approved programs at Fleming and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. The Agreement spans across multiple schools, with the addition of Kinesiology – Advanced Entry for OTA/PTA Graduates and Medical Laboratory Science Bridge opportunities.
“The extension of our partnership with Fleming College opens unparalleled opportunities for student success through access to exciting programs in a wide range of professional streams,” said Robert Bailey, PhD, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, University of Ontario institute of Technology. “We are proud to continue building this vital collaboration between our institutions which supports barrier-free continuous learning from apprenticeship to PhD.”
Programs of study include degree programs in the faculties of Business and Information Technology; Education, Health Sciences; and Social Science and Humanities.
Fleming is proud to partner with colleges, institutes of technologies and universities in Ontario, across Canada and around the world. For more information about Pathways opportunities at Fleming College, visit the 2018/2019 Pathways Book: https://flemingcollege.ca/PDF/pathways/Pathways-booklet-final-Aug-2018.pdf.
About Fleming College
Located in the heart of Central Ontario, Fleming College has campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 100 full-time programs in Arts and Heritage, Business, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, General Arts and Sciences, Health and Wellness, Justice and Community Development, Skilled Trades and Technology, and Continuing Education. Fleming College has more than 5,900 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, and 71,000 alumni.
About The University of Ontario Institute of Technology
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology advances the discovery and application of knowledge through a technology-enriched learning environment and the delivery of innovative market-driven programs responsive to the needs of students and industry. With more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in more than 90 programs, the university promotes social engagement, fosters critical thinking and integrates outcomes-based learning experiences inside and outside the classroom. The university’s commitment to accelerating economic growth and social innovation is realized through faculty research collaborations with leading organizations such as Ontario Power Generation, IBM, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and the Durham Regional Police Service. To find out more, visit uoit.ca.
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