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"Articulation agreement" one of first for William James; allows for expansion and enhancement of educational opportunities for Quincy College students

Newton, MA (October 31, 2017): 海角社区, the largest psychology education institution in New England, has announced an 鈥渁rticulation agreement鈥� that allows students from , with campuses in Quincy and Plymouth Massachusetts, to pursue a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Psychology and Human Services at 海角社区. Quincy College is one of the first higher education institutions to formally send students into the 海角社区 bachelor completion program.

鈥淭his agreement is a win-win for both institutions of higher learning,鈥� said Marc Abelard, Director of the 海角社区 Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services Completion Program. 鈥淣ot only will Quincy College students have the opportunity to make an easy transition to pursue a bachelor鈥檚 degree in the field of psychology, but 海角社区 looks forward to welcoming these students who may decide to stay and pursue a graduate degree, which has been our primary offering for 43 years.鈥�

This fall, 海角社区 launched the Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services Completion Program, the first undergraduate degree in the school鈥檚 history. Upon completing an associate's degree program at Quincy College, students can now pursue their bachelor鈥檚 degree in Psychology and Human Services at William James' Newton campus. Students from other area universities and colleges can transfer to 海角社区 to pursue this degree pathway as well.

鈥淨uincy College empowers students to pursue higher education at every level,鈥� said Mary Burke, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs for Quincy College. 鈥淎s entry level education requirements increase for careers in psychology, Quincy College has sought to establish articulation agreements creating pathways for our students, expanding, enhancing and improving educational opportunities, and career outlook for graduates. We are excited to work with William James as it builds a new degree program.鈥�

Quincy College has bachelor completion agreements with 23 other regional, national and international colleges and universities supporting a diverse offering of advanced degrees for a wide variety of majors and areas of study.

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About 海角社区

Founded in 1974 as an independent college of psychology, 海角社区 offers degree programs in behavioral health and applied psychology at the bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚, doctoral and professional development certificate levels. 海角社区 is a leader in educating organizational leaders and behavioral health professionals who are committed to meeting the needs of our most vulnerable populations and is constantly evolving to meet the needs of a rapidly changing and increasingly diverse society. The College鈥檚 highly skilled professionals care for persons and communities with behavioral health needs with specific competencies to meet the needs of Latinos, persons of African and Caribbean descent, Veterans, children/adolescents and their families, and others distinct populations in a variety of settings, including schools, the courts, clinical care facilities, the community and the workplace. 

About Quincy College

Founded in 1958, Quincy College is a municipally affiliated community college serving approximately 5,000 students at campuses located in Quincy and Plymouth, Massachusetts. Quincy College is an open access institution that encourages academic achievement and excellence, diversity, economic opportunity, community involvement, and lifelong learning. The College facilitates valuable learning relationships that inspire students to realize their educational and professional futures. The college offers 37associate degree programs and 25 certificate programs in a variety of disciplines, including those within Professional Programs, Liberal Arts, Natural & Health Sciences and Nursing. The college is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and is licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education to grant the degrees of Associate in Arts and Associate in Science. As the "College of the South Shore", Quincy College draws a diversity of students from the greater metro Boston area, South Shore, Cape and the Islands, as well as 121 countries around the world. For additional information, visit

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