Students who are graduating from community colleges in California are finding it tougher to become accepted to the CSU or UC school they want, because of budget cuts across the state. Yuba Community College District, located north of Sacramento in Marysville, California, has just made it easier for their students to transfer to a college where they can earn their bachelor’s degree. The new option for students is Ashford University, which is a part of Bridgepoint Education, and now will accept up to 90 transfer credits earned at Yuba Community College District towards a bachelor’s degree program. This partnership was established this week as an articulation agreement was signed to make the transfer option possible. Many students are excited about this additional option for furthering their education to earn a California bachelor’s degree.

More and more students are considering career colleges like Ashford University, because they know they will be able to take the classes they need to graduate on time. Ashford University also offers graduate level programs via their career college, and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The Yuba Community College District is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. This trend of community colleges in California partnering with career colleges like this will continue as the UC and CSU systems struggle to offer enough classes to accommodate all of the demand from students. Students are eager to graduate and earn a bachelor’s degree so they can become more competitive in the work force, and have a better chance to prosper during rough economic conditions.

Tags: Ashford University, California Community Colleges, Yuba Community College District

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