CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) and Young Harris College (YHC) have signed a new articulation agreement that creates seamless transfer pathways for students seeking to continue their education beyond an associate degree.
The agreement expands opportunities for NGTC graduates to pursue bachelor’s degrees at Young Harris College while receiving credit for approved coursework completed at NGTC. The partnership reflects both institutions’ commitment to increasing access to higher education and supporting student success throughout Northeast Georgia.
Under the agreement, students who complete select Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees at NGTC will be eligible to transfer course credits into corresponding bachelor’s degree programs at Young Harris College. The articulation pathways include:
- Accounting AAS (NGTC) → Finance and Accounting, Bachelor of Science (YHC)
- Social Work Assistant AAS (NGTC) → Psychology, Bachelor of Science (YHC)
- Social Work Assistant AAS (NGTC) → Criminology, Law and Society, Bachelor of Arts (YHC)
Some of the approved sociology coursework completed through NGTC’s Social Work Assistant program may also be applied toward electives within Young Harris College’s Criminology, Law and Society degree program.
“At North Georgia Technical College, we want our students to know that earning an associate degree is just one step in their educational journey,” said NGTC President John Wilkinson. “This agreement with Young Harris College creates new opportunities for our graduates to continue their education, build on the knowledge and skills they’ve gained at NGTC, and pursue a bachelor’s degree. We’re excited to partner with Young Harris College to provide a smooth transfer pathway that helps students reach their goals while saving time and money.”
The agreement allows eligible NGTC graduates who meet admission requirements to apply previously earned credits toward their bachelor’s degree programs at Young Harris College, reducing both the time and cost required to complete a four-year degree.
“This agreement reflects our shared commitment to establishing clear, accessible academic pathways for our students,” said Dr. Stephanie Benson, NGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs. “By strengthening our partnership with Young Harris College, we are expanding opportunities for our graduates to continue their education and successfully pursue their long-term career goals.”
Young Harris College President Dr. John Wells emphasized the value of collaboration between institutions in helping students achieve their educational aspirations.
“This is a great opportunity for North Georgia Technical College and Young Harris College to partner together to help students in the area pursue their degrees,” Wells said. “Providing an avenue like this for students helps them to follow whatever their academic dreams are—which should be the focus of any higher education institution.”
The agreement falls under Young Harris College’s Transfer Credit Policy, which allows students with a previously earned associate or bachelor’s degree to satisfy lower-division general education requirements, with the exception of specific requirements within their chosen major.
The new partnership supports NGTC’s mission of providing students with multiple pathways to career and academic advancement while strengthening workforce and educational opportunities across the region.
For more information about North Georgia Technical College and its transfer opportunities, visit northgatech.edu.
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