[dateline] -- A new agreement between a Columbus State Community College and Ohio University would allow students who earn a bachelor's degree in certain programs at CSCC to take OU classes on the Columbus campus.
When Eric Aukeman began taking classes at Columbus State Community College last year, he had his future planned out. After two years, he'd receive his associate's degree in marketing and then enter the workforce. Those plans may now change.
Officials with Columbus State and OU announced an agreement where, starting in the fall, CSCC students who earn their associate's degree in one of their more than 50 applied science or business programs can apply to take classes with Ohio University.
After two years, the students would earn a bachelor of applied and technical studies degree without ever having to leave the Columbus State campus.
"I think it opens up a while new set of options to what you do after community college," Aukeman said.
Students who go through the program will learn one of several different ways. Either they'll take courses online, OU professors will come to Columbus State to teach, Columbus State professors will teach OU curriculum, or students will take courses by teleconference.
Nearly half of Columbus State's 20,000 students are eligible for the program.
Aukeman said now if he seeks higher education, he doesn't have to worry about transferring credits to a different college or university.
Watch NBC 4 at 5 p.m. for the complete story from NBC 4's Tom Brockman.
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