Articulation
Articulation Fact Sheet
What is a Program of Study?
An organized, formal, articulated set of courses (programmatic career pathways programs) starting in high school and commencing at the two-year or higher level of postsecondary education.
What is Articulation?
As described in the federal Perkins Act of 2006, articulations: “...provide students with the opportunity for a non-duplicative sequence of progressive achievement leading to technical skill proficiency, a credential, a certificate, or a degree.” In other words, a seamless curriculum from one educational institution to another.
What is a Tech Prep Program of Study?
Combining a minimum of 2 years of secondary education with a minimum of 2 years of postsecondary education in a non-duplicative, sequential course of study;
Integrating academic and career and technical education instruction;
Providing technical preparation in a career field, including high skill, high wage, or high demand occupations;
Leading to technical skill proficiency, an industry recognized credential, a certificate, or a degree, in a specific career field.
What is a Secondary Tech Prep Student? A secondary education student who:
has enrolled in 2 courses in the secondary education component of a tech prep program of study.
What is a Post Secondary Tech Prep Student? A student who:
has completed the secondary education component of a tech prep program of study;
and has enrolled in the postsecondary education component of a tech prep program of study at an institution of higher education
What is an Articulation Agreement?
A signed agreement between educational institutions (i.e. secondary and post secondary or post secondary and Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) agreeing “ to provide students with the opportunity for a non-duplicative sequence of progressive achievement leading to technical skill proficiency, a credential, a certificate, or a degree.”
(This is done when your local plans are finalized each year. There is a page specifically for superintendents and college presidents’ signatures.)
What is the difference between a local and a statewide articulation agreement?
A local articulation agreement is between a local community college and a secondary school in their district with specified requirements.
A statewide articulation agreement is between all 15 community colleges and all secondary schools requiring students to score 80% on the MS-CPAS.
How does a student get articulated credit?
For statewide articulation, the secondary student has to complete the secondary CTE (Career and Technical Education) program and score 80% on the CPAS.
For local articulation, the requirements are identified in the local agreements.
Statewide Articulated Programs
Statewide Articulation in MS began in 2006 and is being used by more students than the previous local articulations.
For a history of the
statewide articulation process see the following PowerPoint:
Each year the State Board of Community and Junior Colleges post an updated Articulation Manual on their website.
2010 Articulation Manual http://www.sbcjc.cc.ms.us/pdfs/ct/StatewideArtManual2010.pdf
Local Articulated Programs
Meridian Community College offers 4 local articulated programs to students as well as the many statewide articulated courses.
Local Articulation Credit Application
The procedures students follow to earn Local Articulated Credit are developed by teams of high school and MCC faculty using a process called "articulation." All Local Articulation procedures are fully approved by the administrators of the Meridian Separate School District, the Lauderdale County School District and Meridian Community College.