Through the convenience of distance education, Snead State Community College students earning two-year degrees will now be able to complete years three and four in an online academic option through Troy University’s eConnections 3-4 Program.

“This makes that four-year degree even more accessible, especially when considering the barriers presented by work and family for some community college students,” said Chasity Barnes, eConnections Coordinator.

Based on the program of study students choose, the Statewide Transfer and Articulation Report System, or STARS guide, will serve as an effective guide to taking the courses at Snead State that meet Troy’s degree requirements. This will also prevent a loss of credit hours upon transferring to Troy.

Bachelor’s degree programs offered completely online in the eConnections 3-4 Program are Business Administration, Resources and Technology Management, Applied Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Psychology, Social Science, Sports and Fitness Management, and Interpreter Training Program.

eConnections provides students with an unmatched flexibility and convenience. Students will join over 18,000 other eCampus students in courses that come in accelerated nine-week terms, with five terms per year available. Coursework is also available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so students are able to download lecture videos and take exams on their own time and order books online. The price per credit hour is $200.

“This agreement was an easy decision for the Snead administration because our students are already familiar with the Blackboard platform Troy uses. As a matter of fact, according to the Southern Regional Education Board, Snead State is second only to Troy in number of credit hours provided online in the State,” said Dr. Greg Chapman, SSCC Chief Academic Officer.

For more information, prospective students should visit www.troy.edu, contact Ms. Barnes at cbarnes680@troy.edu or call 334-434-2869. Troy University is accredited by The Commission on Colleges of The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelor, master, and education specialist degrees.


_From Snead State