HILLSBORO — Jefferson College and the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis announced the creation of a new articulation agreement during a signing event on January 25.
UHSP President Dr. David D. Allen (seated left) and Jefferson College President, Dr. Dena McCaffrey, signed the agreement. Also present for the signing were, from left, Kenny Wilson, Jefferson College Associate Dean – School of Science and Health; Dr. Brenda Gleason, Vice President of Program Development and Strategic Initiatives, and Professor of Pharmacy Practice at UHSP; Dr. Chris DeGeare, Jefferson College Vice President of Instruction; Anita Gentry, UHSP Admissions Representative; and Dr. Kimberly Harvey-Manus, Jefferson College Vice President of Student Services.
The transfer agreement provides a pathway for students who complete an Associate of Science degree in Biology at Jefferson College to enter into one of UHSP’s bachelor degree programs and/or the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) degree program. It expands educational access to those who are interested in health science or pharmacy career fields.
“This articulation agreement creates another career pathway for our students who are drawn to careers in the health sciences field,” said Jefferson College President Dr. Dena McCaffrey. “This seamless pathway to a bachelor’s degree or Doctor of Pharmacy degree will not only expand opportunities for our graduates, but will also make an impact on the regional workforce which relies heavily on qualified healthcare professionals.”
“As UHSP expands its undergraduate program offerings and continues its efforts to become a transformational leader in health education and research, we are excited to form this partnership with Jefferson College,” said David D. Allen, RPh, Ph.D., president of University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis. “We welcome this opportunity to provide Jefferson College students with the opportunity to explore their interests in health sciences and pharmacy with us, and to help equip them with the tools they need to become leaders and innovators who will impact health care locally, nationally and globally for many years to come.”
Specific options available include pursuit of a bachelor degree program, the Pharm. D. degree program, or a combined Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) plus Pharm. D. degree program.
For students who begin their postsecondary education at a community college, with plans to later transfer to a four-year university, transfer articulation agreements are a valuable option.
For more information about the Jefferson College-UHSP transfer articulation agreement, call the UHSP Office of Admissions at (314) 446-8328 or Jefferson College Enrollment Services at (636) 481-3209 or (636) 797-3000, ext. 3209.
About Jefferson College
Established in 1963, Jefferson College is a fully accredited, nationally recognized, public, two-year institution with its main campus located in Hillsboro, Missouri. Additional attendance sites are located in Arnold and Imperial. The College offers five associate degrees and 17 career and technical certificate programs while currently serving 3,700 full and part-time college credit students (Fall 2021). Additional learning opportunities are provided through early college and dual credit programs, an area technical high school, adult literacy and high school equivalency programs, and numerous cultural arts events and athletic contests. The College also offers extensive noncredit workforce development and lifelong learning opportunities to those seeking career training or retraining, working to boost basic skills or pursuing new areas of interest.
About University of Heath Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
For more than 155 years, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis has provided a world-class education for health care leaders and innovators. Since its founding, the campus has been a place where future professionals and practitioners come together to learn, grow, challenge each other, and find new ways to tackle society’s most pressing health care problems.
The University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. Undergraduate degrees prepare students for health professions careers and also serve as the foundation for graduate or professional study, while the University’s Doctor of Pharmacy program prepares students to be leaders and innovators in the profession of pharmacy. To learn more, visit uhsp.edu.