ACADEMIC PROGRAM ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AND
STEVENSON UNIVERSITY REGARDING TRANSFER FROM A.S. ENGINEERING
TRANSFER TO THE B.S. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 

This Academic Program Articulation Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Anne Arundel Community College (the “Sending Institution”) and Stevenson University (the “Receiving Institution”) (collectively, the “Institutions”) to facilitate the transfer of academic credits from A.S. in Engineering Transfer for the completion of the B.S. in Biomedical Engineering at Stevenson University (the “Program(s)”). 

A. Qualifying Students 

This Agreement pertains to the transfer of "Qualifying Students", i.e., those students who: 

1. Have successfully completed the program at the Sending Institution; 
2. Are enrolled in the Sending Institution, in good standing; and 
3. Are accepted for admission to the Receiving Institution. 

B. Responsibilities of the Institutions

The Institutions agree to implement the transfer of Qualifying Students in accordance with applicable law and the following requirements and protocols: 

1. A Qualifying Student may transfer from the Transferring Institution into the Receiving Institution for the completion of the Program. 
2. Courses that the Receiving School will accept credits towards completion of the Program include: 

Community College Degree Requirements	Stevenson Equivalency	Category	Credits Transferred
EGR 120 - Introduction to Engineering Design	BME 101 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering	Program Requirement	3
CHE 111 General Chemistry 1/L	CHEM 115/115L General Chemistry	Program Requirement	4
ENG 101 Academic Writing and Research 1	ENG 151 College Writing I	General elective	3
MATH 191 - Calculus with Analytical Geometry 1	MATH 220 Calculus I	Program Requirement	4
MATH 192 - Calculus with Analytical Geometry 2	MATH 221 Calculus II	Program Requirement	4
MATH 201 - Calculus with Analytical Geometry 3	MATH 222 Calculus III	Program Requirement	4
MAT 212 - Differential Equations	Satisfies MATH 321 Introduction to Differential Equations	Program Requirement	4
PHY 211 General Physics 1	PHYS 215 General Physics I	Program Requirement	4
PHY 212 General Physics 2	PHYS 216 General Physics II	Program Requirement	4
Technical Electives: SU Recommends: -CHE 112 Principles of General Chemistry 2/L (4) CHE 213 - Organic Chemistry 1/L (4) -ENG 102 Academic Writing and Research 2 (3) -EGR 209 Statics (3) or EGR 235 Circuit Theory (4)	-CHEM 116/116L General Chemistry II -CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I/CHEM 210L Organic Chemistry I -ENG 152 College Writing II -BME 299	-Program Requirement -Program Requirement -Program Requirement -BME Elective 1 of 2	14-15
Gen Ed requirements (2 Arts & Humanities, 1 Wellness, 2 Social Science; must include 1 Diversity)	General Education Requirements		15

Total: 63-64 Credits
Please note: A minimum of 60 credits are needed for the associate degree

Remaining Courses to be taken at Stevenson

Students who complete the plan above including all recommended courses and earn the A.S. in Engineering Transfer will take the following courses at Stevenson to meet the B.S. in Biomedical Engineering requirements. Students who transfer before completing the associate degree may have to take more general education and program requirements and have fewer free electives.

General Education Requirements (0 credits)
N/A

Major Requirements (53 credits)

SCI 215 Writing in the Sciences, 3 credits
BIO 113/113L General Biology 1: Cell Biology and Genetics/Laboratory, 4 credits
BME 205 Problem Solving and Design, 4 credits
BME 210 Thermodynamics, 3 credits
BME 230 Biofluids, 3 credits
BME 314 Biostatistics, 3 credits
BME 315 Biomaterials, 4 credits
BME 320 Clinical Immersion, 3 credits
BME 335 Instrumentation, 3 credits
BME 340 Systems Physiology, 4 credits
BME 380 Biomechanics, 4 credits
BME 470/475 Biomedical Engineering Design Capstone I & II*, 6 credits

Basic Science Electives (2 courses), choose from: (6-8 credits)

BIO 217 Principles of Biochemistry
BIO 222 Human Anatomy
BIO 230 Genetics
BIO 310 Cell Biology
BIO 322 Human Physiology
BIO 330 Molecular Genetics
BIOCH 327 Biochemistry
BICH 427 Advanced Biochemistry
CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry II/CHEM 211L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
CHEM 340 Medicinal and Drug Chemistry

BME electives. Take one course, choose from: (3 credits)

BME 325 Transport Systems*
BME 330 Bioelectric Systems*
BME 365 Independent Research in Biomedical Engineering*
BME 425 Synthetic Biology*
BME 440 Topics in Biomedical Engineering*

Additional Credits Needed: up to 4 credits of general electives

Up to 4 credits of general electives if needed to meet the 120 credit minimum for the B.S. degree.

Total credits to be taken at SU: 57-59

Suggested Course Sequence

Year 3 Fall Recommended Courses

• BME 205 Problem Solving and Design (4)
• BME 314 Biostatistics (3)
• BME 380 Biomechanics (4)
• BIO 113 Gen Biology I: Cell and Genetics with BIO 113L Gen. Biology I Laboratory (4)

Credits: 15

Year 3 Spring Recommended Courses

• BME 210 Thermodynamics (3)
• BME 230 Biofluid Mechanics (3)
• BME 320 Clinical Immersion (3)
• SCI 215 Writing in the Sciences (3)
• Science Elective (1 of 2) (3-4)

Credits: 15-16

Year 4 Fall Recommended Courses

• BME 335 Instrumentation (3)
• BME 340 Systems Physiology (4)
• BME 470 BME Design Capstone I (3)
• Science Elective (2 of 2) (3-4)
• General elective (if needed) (3)

Credits: 16-17

Year 4 Spring Recommended Courses

• BME 315 Biomaterials (4)
• BME 475 BME Design Capstone II (3)
• BME Elective (2 of 2) (3-4)
• General elective (if needed) (3)

Credits: 13-14

3. Additional Provisions

• Courses that fulfill program requirements are only eligible for transfer if students have earned a grade of "C" or better. Courses used to fulfill only general education requirements are eligible for transfer if students have earned a grade of "D" or better, with the exception of college composition, which must be passed with a C- 70% or higher.
• Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 at time of application.
• Stevenson participates in general education block transfer. Students entering Stevenson with an A.A., A.S., or A.A.T. degree from a Maryland community college will have met all of Stevenson's general education requirements, with the exception of a second composition course if not already taken. The equivalencies above detail the coursework students would take under the block transfer program. Not all programs are eligible for block transfer.
• Stevenson University will accept up to 70 credits from 2-year institutions. Up to 90 credits can be applied to degree requirements from a combination of 2-year institutions, 4-year institutions, and non-direct classroom instruction (including CLEP, AP, and other nationally recognized standardized examination scores). For additional information about credit transfer, please see: http://www.stevenson.edu/admissions-aid/getting-started/transfer-students/transfer-credit-evaluation/ 
• For non-direct classroom instruction, an appropriate score is determined by Stevenson University, and student must submit original test scores/results to Stevenson University. Tech Prep credits will not transfer. Credit awarded for prior learning  ("life experience") is not recognized by, and is not transferable to, Stevenson University.
• Students intending to transfer should complete the admission application for Stevenson University once they complete 45 credits of the Associate Degree program. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office at Stevenson University as soon as possible in regard to college deadlines for financial aid. Students who have completed an associate degree at a Maryland community college are guaranteed admissions to Stevenson

4. The Receiving Institution shall designate, and shall provide to the Sending Institution, the contact information for a staff person at the Receiving Institution who is responsible for the oversight of the transfer of Qualifying Students. The Sending Institution shall designate, and shall provide to the Receiving Institution, the contact information for a staff person at the Sending Institution who is responsible for the oversight of the transfer of Qualifying Students.

Sending Institution
Marcus Wright
Director of Transfer, Articulation and Career Alignment
[email protected]
410-777-2777

Receiving Institution
Dave Copenhaver
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
[email protected] 
443-352-4409

Should the staff person or position change, the institution will promptly provide new contact information to the partner institution and inform the Maryland Higher Education Commission of the change.

Additional contact information:

Sending Institution
Gregory Schrader, PhD
Interim Associate Vice President for Learning
[email protected] 
410-777-1216

Receiving Institution
Amanda Hostalka
Vice Provost, Outreach
[email protected]   
443-394-9549

5.  If the Qualifying Student is using federal Title 38 VA Education Benefits (GI Bill  Education Benefits), the Institutions shall adhere to all applicable U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regulations, including the regulations governing the awarding prior credit, as regulated under Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 21.4253(d)(3) and 21.4254(c)(4).

• For scholarship information please see the "Paying for College" page on http://www.stevenson.edu/transfer 

6. Each Institution shall adhere to all applicable transfer requirements set forth in the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Code of Maryland Regulations. 

7. Each Institution shall advise students regarding transfer opportunities under this Agreement, and shall advise students of financial aid opportunities and implications associated with the transfer. 

8. Should either Institution make changes to program requirements, the institution will inform the partner institution immediately. The articulation agreement should be updated to reflect the changes and forwarded to the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

C. Term and Termination

1. This agreement shall be effective on the date that it is signed by the appropriate and authorized representatives of each Institution.

2. Either Institution may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement upon delivering 60 days written notice to the other Institution and the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

3. Both Institutions agree to meet once every 3 year(s) to review the terms of this agreement.

D. Amendment

1. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the Institutions with respect to their rights and obligations in carrying out the terms of the Agreement, and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous agreements or understandings. 

2. This Agreement may be modified only by written amendment executed by both Institutions.

E. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Maryland.

F. Counterparts

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement.

G. Notice of Agreement

1. The Institutions agree to provide a copy of this Agreement, with any amendments, to the Maryland Higher Education Commission. This Agreement may be executed by way of electronic signature and signature pages may be exchanged electronically, and such signatures will be deemed original signatures.

2. The Institutions agree to provide copies of this Agreement to all relevant individuals and departments of the Institutions, including but not limited to students, academic department chairs participating in the transfer, offices of the president, registrar's offices, and financial aid offices.

H. No Third-Party Beneficiaries

There are no third-party beneficiaries to this Agreement.

I. Representations and Warranties of the Parties

Both Institutions represent and warrant that the following shall be true and correct as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, and shall continue to be true and correct during the term of this Agreement: 

1. The Institutions are and shall remain in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to this Agreement, as amended from time to time. 

2. Each Institution has taken all action necessary for the approval and execution of this Agreement. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Institutions have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives. 

Anne Arundel Community College
Alycia Marshall, PhD.
Interim Vice President for Learning
6/11/2021

Stevenson University
Susan Thompson Gorman, PhD
EVP Academic Affairs and Provost
6/24/2021

Date of next review: 3 years from date of last signature.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AND
STEVENSON UNIVERSITY REGARDING TRANSFER FROM A.S. BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION TRANSFER TO THE B.S. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

This Academic Program Articulation Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Anne Arundel Community College (the “Sending Institution”) and Stevenson University (the “Receiving Institution”) (collectively, the “Institutions”) to facilitate the transfer of academic credits from A.S. in Business Administration Transfer for the completion of the B.S. in Business Administration at Stevenson University (the “Program(s)”). 

A. Qualifying Students 

This Agreement pertains to the transfer of "Qualifying Students", i.e., those students who: 

1. Have successfully completed the program at the Sending Institution; 
2. Are enrolled in the Sending Institution, in good standing; and 
3. Are accepted for admission to the Receiving Institution. 

B. Responsibilities of the Institutions

The Institutions agree to implement the transfer of Qualifying Students in accordance with applicable law and the following requirements and protocols: 

1. A Qualifying Student may transfer from the Transferring Institution into the Receiving Institution for the completion of the Program. 

2. Courses that the Receiving School will accept credits towards completion of the Program include: 

Community College Degree Requirements	Stevenson Equivalency	Category	Credits Transferred
BPA 111 Introduction to Business	BA 101	General Elective	3
BPA 201 Financial Accounting	ACC 140 Financial Accounting	Program Requirement	3
BPA 202 Managerial Accounting	ACC 141 Managerial Accounting	Program Requirement: Quantitative Literacy	3
BPA, ECO or ESI Electives - 8 credits (Note: MAT 137 College Algebra 3 credits; can satisfy this requirement) SU Recommends (if possible, other courses may transfer as general electives): -BPA-119 Global Business -BPA-142 Principles of Management -BPA-125 Marketing Principles	-INBUS 201 (existing equivalency) -MGT 204 Principles of Management -MKT 206 Principles of Marketing	Program Requirements	9
ECO 212 Principles of Economics 2	EC 202 Principles of Microeconomics	Program Requirement: Social Science	3
ECO 232 Business Statistics	MATH 190TR (Fulfills MATH 136 Program Requirement)	Program Requirement: Quantitative Literacy	3
LGS 253 Business Law	LAW 208 Business Law	Program Requirement	3
MAT 230 Elementary Calculus	MATH 299TR	General Elective	3
ENG 101 Academic Writing and Research 1	ENG 151 College Writing I	General Education	3
ENG 102 Academic Writing and Research 2	ENG 152 College Writing II	General Education	3
Arts & Humanities GER	Humanities or Fine Arts	General Education: Humanities or Fine Arts	3
COM 111 Fundamentals of Oral Communication or COM 116 Fundamentals of Oral Communication for Non Native Speakers	CM 101 Public Speaking	General Education: Communication Intensive	3
Biological & Physical Sciences GER 7 credits (Lab Science & non-Lab Science)	Scientific Reasoning and Scientific Reasoning Lab	General Education: Scientific Reasoning	7
Wellness Requirement	General Elective	General Elective	3
ECO 211 Principles of Economics 1	EC 201 Principles of Macroeconomics	Program Requirement: Social Science	3
Social and Behavioral Science (Not ECO)	General Elective	General Elective: Social Science	3
Technology Requirement	IS 199	General Elective	3

Total: 61 AACC credits, depending on selection above.
Please note: A minimum of 60 credits are needed for the associate degree

Remaining Courses to be taken at Stevenson

Students who complete the plan above including all recommended courses and earn the A.S. in Business Administration Transfer will take the following courses at Stevenson to meet the B.S. in Business Administration requirements. Students who transfer before completing the associate degree may have to take more general education and program requirements and have fewer free electives.

General Education Requirements (0 credits)

Major Requirements (42 credits)

FIN 300 Principles of Finance (3 credits)
IS 135 MS Office Applications (3 credits)
MGT 210 Business Writing (3 credits)
MGT 300 Business Analytics (3 credits)
MGT 308 Business Ethics (3 credits)
MGT 310 Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
MGT 313 Operations Management (3 credits)
MGT 422 Strategic Management (3 credits)
MGT 430 Business Capstone (3 credits)

All of the major requirements listed above (27 credits) and one of the following program tracks (15 credits):

General Track

1. MGT/MKT/FIN 417 Internship (3 credits);

2. Four business electives (12 credits) from the following subject areas/courses: ACC, CDF 110, EC, FIN, FMER, INBUS, IS, LAW 325, LAW 345, LAW 470, MGT, MKT, REA.

Entrepreneurship Track

1. MGT/MKT/FIN 417 Internship (3 credits);

2. MGT 224 Principles of Entrepreneurship (3 credits);

3. MGT 324 Entrepreneurial Business Planning (3 credits);

4. MKT 330 Strategic Marketing for Entrepreneurs (3 credits);

5. One of the following:

• MGT 323 Social Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
• MGT413 Project Management (3 credits)
• MGT 424 Entrepreneurial Development (3 credits)

Finance Track

1. FIN 417 Internship (3 credits);

2. Four of the following electives:

• FIN 321/EC321 Money & Banking (3 credits)
• FIN 416 International Finance (3 credits)
• FIN 420 Investment Theory and Practice (3 credits)
• FIN 425 Principles of Risk Management and Insurance (3 credits)
• FIN 435 Applied Corporate Finance (3 credits)
• FIN 450 Business Valuation (3 credits)

International Business Track

1. MGT/MKT/FIN 417 Internship (3 credits);

2. Four of the following electives:

• INBUS201 Survey of International Business (3 credits)
• INBUS315 International Business Management (3 credits)
• INBUS325 International Marketing (3 credits)
• INBUS347 International HR Management (3 credits)
• INBUS416 International Finance (3 credits)
• INBUS420 International Operations Management (3 credits)
• INBUS430 International Economics (3 credits)
• INBUS470 International Business Law (3 credits)

Sport Management Track

1. MGT/MKT417 Internship (3 credits);

2. MGT 235 Introduction to Sport Management (3 credits);

3. Three of the following electives:

• EC 340 Economics of Sports (3 credits)
• LAW 345 Sports Law (3 credits)
• MGT 335 Management of Sport Enterprises (3 credits)
• MKT 315 Sports Marketing (3 credits)

Additional Credits Needed: 17 credits of general electives

Total credits to be taken at SU: 59

Suggested Course Sequence

Year 3 Fall Recommended Courses

• MGT 210 Business Writing (3)
• IS 135 MS Office Applications (3)
• General Elective or Minor Courses (9)

Credits: 15

Year 3 Spring Recommended Courses

• FIN 300 Principles of Finance (3)
• MGT 308 Business Ethics (3)
• MGT 310 Organizational Behavior (3)
• MGT 300 Business Analytics (3)
• General Elective or Minor Course (3)

Credits: 15

Year 4 Fall Recommended Courses

• MGT 422 Strategic Management (3)
• MGT 313 Operations Management (3)
• General Elective or Minor Course (3)
• Business Track Elective (3)
• Business Track Elective (3)

Credits: 15

Year 4 Spring Recommended Courses

• MGT/MKT/FIN 417 Internship (3)
• MGT430 Business Capstone (3)
• Business Track Elective (3)
• Business Track Elective (3)
• General Elective or Minor Course (3)

Credits: 14

3. Additional Provisions

• Courses that fulfill program requirements are only eligible for transfer if students have earned a grade of "C" or better. Courses used to fulfill only general education requirements are eligible for transfer if students have earned a grade of "D" or better, with the exception of college composition, which must be passed with a "C-" - 70% or higher.
• Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 at time of application.
• Stevenson participates in general education block transfer. Students entering Stevenson with an A.A., A.S., or A.A.T. degree from a Maryland community college will have met all of Stevenson's general education requirements, with the exception of a second composition course if not already taken. The equivalencies above detail the coursework students would take under the block transfer program. Not all programs are eligible for block transfer.
• Stevenson University will accept up to 70 credits from 2-year institutions. Up to 90 credits can be applied to degree requirements from a combination of 2-year institutions, 4-year institutions, and non-direct classroom instruction (including CLEP, AP, and other nationally recognized standardized examination scores). For additional information about credit transfer, please see: http://www.stevenson.edu/admissions-aid/getting-started/transfer-students/transfer-credit-evaluation/ 
• For non-direct classroom instruction, an appropriate score is determined by Stevenson University, and student must submit original test scores/results to Stevenson University. Tech Prep credits will not transfer. Credit awarded for prior learning  ("life experience") is not recognized by, and is not transferable to, Stevenson University.
• Students intending to transfer should complete the admission application for Stevenson University once they complete 45 credits of the Associate Degree program. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office at Stevenson University as soon as possible in regard to college deadlines for financial aid. Students who have completed an associate degree at a Maryland community college are guaranteed admissions to Stevenson

4. The Receiving Institution shall designate, and shall provide to the Sending Institution, the contact information for a staff person at the Receiving Institution who is responsible for the oversight of the transfer of Qualifying Students. The Sending Institution shall designate, and shall provide to the Receiving Institution, the contact information for a staff person at the Sending Institution who is responsible for the oversight of the transfer of Qualifying Students.

Sending Institution
Marcus Wright
Director of Transfer, Articulation and Career Alignment
[email protected]
410-777-2777

Receiving Institution
Dave Copenhaver
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
[email protected] 
443-352-4409

Should the staff person or position change, the institution will promptly provide new contact information to the partner institution and inform the Maryland Higher Education Commission of the change.

Additional contact information:

Sending Institution
Gregory Schrader, PhD
Interim Associate Vice President for Learning
[email protected] 
410-777-1216

Receiving Institution
Amanda Hostalka
Vice Provost, Outreach
[email protected]   
443-394-9549

5.  If the Qualifying Student is using federal Title 38 VA Education Benefits (GI Bill  Education Benefits), the Institutions shall adhere to all applicable U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regulations, including the regulations governing the awarding prior credit, as regulated under Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 21.4253(d)(3) and 21.4254(c)(4).

• For scholarship information please see the "Paying for College" page on http://www.stevenson.edu/transfer 

6. Each Institution shall adhere to all applicable transfer requirements set forth in the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Code of Maryland Regulations. 

7. Each Institution shall advise students regarding transfer opportunities under this Agreement, and shall advise students of financial aid opportunities and implications associated with the transfer. 

8. Should either Institution make changes to program requirements, the institution will inform the partner institution immediately. The articulation agreement should be updated to reflect the changes and forwarded to the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

C. Term and Termination

1. This agreement shall be effective on the date that it is signed by the appropriate and authorized representatives of each Institution.

2. Either Institution may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement upon delivering 60 days written notice to the other Institution and the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

3. Both Institutions agree to meet once every 3 year(s) to review the terms of this agreement.

D. Amendment

1. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the Institutions with respect to their rights and obligations in carrying out the terms of the Agreement, and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous agreements or understandings. 

2. This Agreement may be modified only by written amendment executed by both Institutions.

E. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Maryland.

F. Counterparts

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement.

G. Notice of Agreement

1. The Institutions agree to provide a copy of this Agreement, with any amendments, to the Maryland Higher Education Commission. This Agreement may be executed by way of electronic signature and signature pages may be exchanged electronically, and such signatures will be deemed original signatures.

2. The Institutions agree to provide copies of this Agreement to all relevant individuals and departments of the Institutions, including but not limited to students, academic department chairs participating in the transfer, offices of the president, registrar's offices, and financial aid offices.

H. No Third-Party Beneficiaries

There are no third-party beneficiaries to this Agreement.

I. Representations and Warranties of the Parties

Both Institutions represent and warrant that the following shall be true and correct as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, and shall continue to be true and correct during the term of this Agreement: 

1. The Institutions are and shall remain in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to this Agreement, as amended from time to time. 

2. Each Institution has taken all action necessary for the approval and execution of this Agreement. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Institutions have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives. 

Anne Arundel Community College
Alycia Marshall, PhD.
Interim Vice President for Learning
7/27/2021

Stevenson University
Susan Thompson Gorman, PhD
EVP Academic Affairs and Provost
7/27/2021

Date of next review: 3 years from date of last signature.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AND
STEVENSON UNIVERSITY REGARDING TRANSFER FROM A.A.
COMMUNICATIONS, ARTS AND SCIENCES TRANSFER TO THE B.S. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

This Academic Program Articulation Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Anne Arundel Community College (the “Sending Institution”) and Stevenson University (the “Receiving Institution”) (collectively, the “Institutions”) to facilitate the transfer of academic credits from A.A. in Communications for the completion of the B.S. in Business Communication at Stevenson University (the “Program(s)”). 

A. Qualifying Students 

This Agreement pertains to the transfer of "Qualifying Students", i.e., those students who: 

1. Have successfully completed the program at the Sending Institution; 
2. Are enrolled in the Sending Institution, in good standing; and 
3. Are accepted for admission to the Receiving Institution. 

B. Responsibilities of the Institutions

The Institutions agree to implement the transfer of Qualifying Students in accordance with applicable law and the following requirements and protocols: 

1. A Qualifying Student may transfer from the Transferring Institution into the Receiving Institution for the completion of the Program. 

2. Courses that the Receiving School will accept credits towards completion of the Program include: 

Community College Degree Requirements	Stevenson Equivalency	Category	Credits Transferred
COM Courses - SU recommends: -COM 111 Fundamentals of Oral Communication -COM 141 Group Communication and Leadership -COM 110 Interpersonal Communication or COM 200 Intercultural Communication -COM 102 Writing for News Media 1	-CM 101 Public Speaking -CM 255 Small Group Communication -CM 115 Interpersonal Communication or CM 211 Intercultural Communication -CM/ENG 253 Journalism I	Program Requirements -Program Req't -Program Req't -Program Req't -Comm Writing Core #1 (1 of 3)	12
Electives - SU Recommends: Take 16 credits -COM 202 Writing for News Media 2 -BPA 142 Principles of Management -BPA 125 Marketing Principles -BPA 162 Business Communications -CTA 110 Personal Computer Office Suite Applications (4 cr)	-CM/ENG 254 Journalism II -MGT 204 Principles of Management -MKT 206 Principles of Marketing -CM 260 Business and Professional Communication -IS 135 MS Office Applications	Program Requirements -Comm Writing Core #2 (2 of 3) -Program Req't -Program Req't -BusComm Program Elective (1 of 2) -BusComm Tech Elective	16
ENG 101 Academic Writing and Research 1	ENG 151 College Writing 1	General Education	3
ENG 102 Academic Writing and Research 2	ENG 152 College Writing II	General Education	3
Arts and Humanities: History (HIS 111, 112, 211, and 212) and Communications	Humanities	General Education: Humanities	6
ENG Sophomore Literature	Humanities	General Education	3
Biological & Physical Sciences GER 7 credits (Lab Science & non-Lab Science)	Scientific Reasoning and Scientific Reasoning Lab	General Education: Scientific Reasoning	7
Wellness Requirement	General Elective	General Elective	3
MAT 133 Finite Mathematics or MAT 135 Statistics	MATH 135 Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning or MATH 190TR	General Education: Quantitative Literacy	3
Social Behavioral Sciences (except History)	Social Science	General Education: Social Science	3
Technology Requirement	General Elective	General Elective	3

Total: 62 AACC credits, depending on selection above.
Please note: A minimum of 60 credits are needed for the associate degree

Remaining Courses to be taken at Stevenson

Students who complete the plan above including all recommended courses and earn the A.A. in Communications will take the following courses at Stevenson to meet the B.S. Business Communication requirements. Students who transfer before completing the associate degree may have to take more general education and program requirements and have fewer free electives

General Education Requirements (0 credits)

Major Requirements (40 credits)

CM 205 Communication Ethics (3 credits)
CM 270 New Media Communication (3 credits)
CM 290 Internship Preparation (1 credit)
CM 310 Conflict Resolution and Negotiation (3 credits)
CM 390 Organizational Communication (3 credits)
CM 401 Internship (3 credits)
CM 490 Communication Capstone (3 credits)
Writing Core #3 Choose One (3 credits):

• CM/ENG 303 Feature Writing
  or
• CM/ENG 304 Magazine Writing and Publishing
  or
• CM/ENG 305 Journalism Practicum
  or
• CM/ENG 314 Public Relations Writing
  or
• CM 323 Writing for the Web
  or
• ENG 224 Introduction to Creative Writing
  or
• ENG 324 Creative Writing: Non Fiction

MKT 311 Consumer Behavior (3 credits)
MKT 336 Integrated Marketing Communication (3 credits)
GDES 125 Fundamentals of Digital Media (3 credits)
GDES 270 Introduction to Corporate Communication Design (3 credits)
PHOTO 141 Basic Digital Photography (3 credits)
Business Communication Program Elective (2 of 2) (3 credits)

Additional Credits Needed: 18 credits of general electives

Total credits to be taken at SU: 58

3. Additional Provisions

• Courses that fulfill program requirements are only eligible for transfer if students have earned a grade of "C" or better. Courses used to fulfill only general education requirements are eligible for transfer if students have earned a grade of "D" or better, with the exception of college composition, which must be passed with a "C-" - 70% or higher.
• Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 at time of application.
• Stevenson participates in general education block transfer. Students entering Stevenson with an A.A., A.S., or A.A.T. degree from a Maryland community college will have met all of Stevenson's general education requirements, with the exception of a second composition course if not already taken. The equivalencies above detail the coursework students would take under the block transfer program. Not all programs are eligible for block transfer.
• Stevenson University will accept up to 70 credits from 2-year institutions. Up to 90 credits can be applied to degree requirements from a combination of 2-year institutions, 4-year institutions, and non-direct classroom instruction (including CLEP, AP, and other nationally recognized standardized examination scores). For additional information about credit transfer, please see: http://www.stevenson.edu/admissions-aid/getting-started/transfer-students/transfer-credit-evaluation/ 
• For non-direct classroom instruction, an appropriate score is determined by Stevenson University, and student must submit original test scores/results to Stevenson University. Tech Prep credits will not transfer. Credit awarded for prior learning  ("life experience") is not recognized by, and is not transferable to, Stevenson University.
• Students intending to transfer should complete the admission application for Stevenson University once they complete 45 credits of the Associate Degree program. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office at Stevenson University as soon as possible in regard to college deadlines for financial aid. Students who have completed an associate degree at a Maryland community college are guaranteed admissions to Stevenson

4. The Receiving Institution shall designate, and shall provide to the Sending Institution, the contact information for a staff person at the Receiving Institution who is responsible for the oversight of the transfer of Qualifying Students. The Sending Institution shall designate, and shall provide to the Receiving Institution, the contact information for a staff person at the Sending Institution who is responsible for the oversight of the transfer of Qualifying Students.

Sending Institution
Marcus Wright
Director of Transfer, Articulation and Career Alignment
[email protected]
410-777-2777

Receiving Institution
Dave Copenhaver
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
[email protected] 
443-352-4409

Should the staff person or position change, the institution will promptly provide new contact information to the partner institution and inform the Maryland Higher Education Commission of the change.

Additional contact information:

Sending Institution
Gregory Schrader, PhD
Interim Associate Vice President for Learning
[email protected] 
410-777-1216

Receiving Institution
Amanda Hostalka
Vice Provost, Outreach
[email protected]   
443-394-9549

5.  If the Qualifying Student is using federal Title 38 VA Education Benefits (GI Bill  Education Benefits), the Institutions shall adhere to all applicable U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regulations, including the regulations governing the awarding prior credit, as regulated under Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 21.4253(d)(3) and 21.4254(c)(4).

• For scholarship information please see the "Paying for College" page on http://www.stevenson.edu/transfer 

6. Each Institution shall adhere to all applicable transfer requirements set forth in the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Code of Maryland Regulations. 

7. Each Institution shall advise students regarding transfer opportunities under this Agreement, and shall advise students of financial aid opportunities and implications associated with the transfer. 

8. Should either Institution make changes to program requirements, the institution will inform the partner institution immediately. The articulation agreement should be updated to reflect the changes and forwarded to the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

C. Term and Termination

1. This agreement shall be effective on the date that it is signed by the appropriate and authorized representatives of each Institution.

2. Either Institution may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement upon delivering 60 days written notice to the other Institution and the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

3. Both Institutions agree to meet once every 3 year(s) to review the terms of this agreement.

D. Amendment

1. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the Institutions with respect to their rights and obligations in carrying out the terms of the Agreement, and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous agreements or understandings. 

2. This Agreement may be modified only by written amendment executed by both Institutions.

E. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Maryland.

F. Counterparts

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement.

G. Notice of Agreement

1. The Institutions agree to provide a copy of this Agreement, with any amendments, to the Maryland Higher Education Commission. This Agreement may be executed by way of electronic signature and signature pages may be exchanged electronically, and such signatures will be deemed original signatures.

2. The Institutions agree to provide copies of this Agreement to all relevant individuals and departments of the Institutions, including but not limited to students, academic department chairs participating in the transfer, offices of the president, registrar's offices, and financial aid offices.

H. No Third-Party Beneficiaries

There are no third-party beneficiaries to this Agreement.

I. Representations and Warranties of the Parties

Both Institutions represent and warrant that the following shall be true and correct as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, and shall continue to be true and correct during the term of this Agreement: 

1. The Institutions are and shall remain in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to this Agreement, as amended from time to time. 

2. Each Institution has taken all action necessary for the approval and execution of this Agreement. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Institutions have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives. 

Anne Arundel Community College
Alycia Marshall, PhD.
Interim Vice President for Learning
7/27/2021

Stevenson University
Susan Thompson Gorman, PhD
EVP Academic Affairs and Provost
7/27/2021

Date of next review: 3 years from date of last signature.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AND
STEVENSON UNIVERSITY REGARDING TRANSFER FROM A.A.S. ADDICTION
COUNSELING TO THE B.S. IN COUNSELING AND HUMAN SERVICES

This Academic Program Articulation Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Anne Arundel Community College (the “Sending Institution”) and Stevenson University (the “Receiving Institution”) (collectively, the “Institutions”) to facilitate the transfer of academic credits from A.A.S. in Addiction Counseling for the completion of the B.S. in Counseling and Human Services at Stevenson University (the “Program(s)”). 

A. Qualifying Students 

This Agreement pertains to the transfer of "Qualifying Students", i.e., those students who: 

1. Have successfully completed the program at the Sending Institution; 
2. Are enrolled in the Sending Institution, in good standing; and 
3. Are accepted for admission to the Receiving Institution. 

B. Responsibilities of the Institutions

The Institutions agree to implement the transfer of Qualifying Students in accordance with applicable law and the following requirements and protocols: 

1. A Qualifying Student may transfer from the Transferring Institution into the Receiving Institution for the completion of the Program. 

2. Courses that the Receiving School will accept credits towards completion of the Program include: 

Community College Degree Requirements	Stevenson Equivalency	Category	Credits Transferred
HUS 101 Human Service and Addiction Counseling Ethics in Practice	PHIL 298TR	Focused Elective Satisfies CHS 370 Ethics in Counseling	3
HUS 102 Psychological Aspects of Chemical Dependence	CHS 270 Psychopharmacology & Addictions	Program Requirement	3
HUS 114 Counseling, Assessment and Case Management	CHS 199	Focused Elective	3
HUS 115 Fieldwork: Counseling, Assessment and Case Management	CHS 199	Focused Elective	3
HUS 130 Introduction to Family Counseling	CHS 199	Focused Elective	3
HUS 140 Topics in Alcohol and Drug Counseling: Concurring Disorders	CHS 199	General Elective	3
HUS 141 Group Dynamics	CHS 199	Program Requirement Satisfies: CHS 315 Group Counseling	3
HUS 200 Addiction Treatment Delivery	CHS 299	General Elective	3
HUS 216 Theories of Counseling	CHS 299	Program Requirement Satisfies: CHS 360 Counseling Strategies for Individuals	3
HUS 217 Fieldwork: Theories of Counseling	CHS 299	Program Requirement Satisfies: CHS 380 Internship in Counseling & Human Services	3
HUS 234 Trauma Informed Care	CHS 299	General Elective	2
ENG 101 Academic Writing & Research I	ENG 151 College Writing I	General Education	3
ENG 102 Academic Writing & Research 2	ENG 152 College Writing II	General Education	3
BIO 101 Fundamentals of Biology or BIO 230 Structure and Function of the Human Body	Lab Science Requirement	General Education: Science Reasoning Lab	4
Mathematics General Education SU Recommends: MAT 135 Statistics	MATH 190TR Transfer Statistics	General Education: Quantitative Literacy Satisfies MATH 136 Statistics	3
PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology	PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology	General Education: Social Science	3
PSY 214 Abnormal Psychology	PSY 215 Psychopathology	Focused Elective/Social Science	3
COM 111 Fundamentals of Oral Communication or COM 116 Fundamentals of Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers	CM 199TR OR CM 101 Public Speaking	General Education: Communication Intensive	3
CTA 100 Computing and Information Technology or CTP 103 Theories and Applications of Digital Technology	IS 199	General Elective	3
Wellness Requirement	General Elective	General Elective	3
Total			60

Remaining Courses to be taken at Stevenson

Students who complete the plan above including all recommended courses and earn the AAS in Addiction Counseling and will take the following courses at Stevenson to meet the B.S. Counseling and Human Services requirements. Students who transfer before completing the associate degree may have to take more general education and program requirements and have fewer free electives.

General Education Requirements (18 credits)

Humanities (12 credits in three disciplines); for the B.A. degree, 6 credits will be foreign language
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Scientific Reasoning/Scientific Reasoning Lab/Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)

Major Requirements (39 credits)

CHS 101 Family Studies (3 credits)
CHS 105 Human Services and Social Policy (3 credits)
CHS 217 Professional Development in Counseling & Human Services (3 credits)
CHS 220 Diversity and Cultural Competence (3 credits)
CHS 224 Research Methods and Writing (3 credits)
CHS 340/540 Administration of Human Services (3 credits)
CHS 430 Family Dynamics and Interventions (3 credits)
CHS 440 Practicum in Counseling and Human Services (9 credits)
CHS 441 Seminar in Counseling and Human Services (3 Credits)
PSY 108 Human Growth and Development (3 Credits)
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)

Additional Credits Needed: 3 credits of general electives

Total credits to be taken at SU: 60

Suggested Course Sequence

Year 3 Fall Recommended Courses

• CHS 101 Family Studies (3)
• CHS 105 Human Services and Social Policy (3)
• Fine Arts (FA) (3)
• Humanities I (HUM) (3)
• PSY 108 Human Growth & Development (3)

Credits: 15

Year 3 Spring Recommended Courses

• CHS 220 Diversity of Cultural Competence (3)
• CHS 224 Research Methods & Writing (WI) (3)
• CHS 340/540 Administration of Human Services (WI) (3)
• Humanities II (3)
• SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (SS) (3)

Credits: 15

Year 4 Fall Recommended Courses

• CHS 217 Professional Development in CHS (3)
• CHS 430 Family Dynamics & Interventions (3)
• Humanities III (HUM) (3)
• Math or Science (SR, SR-L, QL) (3)
• General Elective (3)

Credits: 15

Year 4 Spring Recommended Courses

• CHS 440 Practicum in Counseling & Human Services (9)

• CHS 441 Seminar in Counseling and Human Services (3)

• Humanities IV (HUM) (3)

Credits: 15

3. Additional Provisions

• Courses that fulfill program requirements are only eligible for transfer if students have earned a grade of "C" or better. Courses used to fulfill only general education requirements are eligible for transfer if students have earned a grade of "D" or better, with the exception of college composition, which must be passed with a "C-" - 70% or higher.
• Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 at time of application.
• Stevenson participates in general education block transfer. Students entering Stevenson with an A.A., A.S., or A.A.T. degree from a Maryland community college will have met all of Stevenson's general education requirements, with the exception of a second composition course if not already taken. The equivalencies above detail the coursework students would take under the block transfer program. Not all programs are eligible for block transfer.
• Stevenson University will accept up to 70 credits from 2-year institutions. Up to 90 credits can be applied to degree requirements from a combination of 2-year institutions, 4-year institutions, and non-direct classroom instruction (including CLEP, AP, and other nationally recognized standardized examination scores). For additional information about credit transfer, please see: http://www.stevenson.edu/admissions-aid/getting-started/transfer-students/transfer-credit-evaluation/ 
• For non-direct classroom instruction, an appropriate score is determined by Stevenson University, and student must submit original test scores/results to Stevenson University. Tech Prep credits will not transfer. Credit awarded for prior learning  ("life experience") is not recognized by, and is not transferable to, Stevenson University.
• Students intending to transfer should complete the admission application for Stevenson University once they complete 45 credits of the Associate Degree program. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office at Stevenson University as soon as possible in regard to college deadlines for financial aid. Students who have completed an associate degree at a Maryland community college are guaranteed admissions to Stevenson

4. The Receiving Institution shall designate, and shall provide to the Sending Institution, the contact information for a staff person at the Receiving Institution who is responsible for the oversight of the transfer of Qualifying Students. The Sending Institution shall designate, and shall provide to the Receiving Institution, the contact information for a staff person at the Sending Institution who is responsible for the oversight of the transfer of Qualifying Students.

Sending Institution
Marcus Wright
Director of Transfer, Articulation and Career Alignment
[email protected]
410-777-2777

Receiving Institution
Dave Copenhaver
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
[email protected] 
443-352-4409

Should the staff person or position change, the institution will promptly provide new contact information to the partner institution and inform the Maryland Higher Education Commission of the change.

Additional contact information:

Sending Institution
Gregory Schrader, PhD
Interim Associate Vice President for Learning
[email protected] 
410-777-1216

Receiving Institution
Amanda Hostalka
Vice Provost, Outreach
[email protected]   
443-394-9549

5.  If the Qualifying Student is using federal Title 38 VA Education Benefits (GI Bill  Education Benefits), the Institutions shall adhere to all applicable U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regulations, including the regulations governing the awarding prior credit, as regulated under Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 21.4253(d)(3) and 21.4254(c)(4).

• For scholarship information please see the "Paying for College" page on http://www.stevenson.edu/transfer 

6. Each Institution shall adhere to all applicable transfer requirements set forth in the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Code of Maryland Regulations. 

7. Each Institution shall advise students regarding transfer opportunities under this Agreement, and shall advise students of financial aid opportunities and implications associated with the transfer. 

8. Should either Institution make changes to program requirements, the institution will inform the partner institution immediately. The articulation agreement should be updated to reflect the changes and forwarded to the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

C. Term and Termination

1. This agreement shall be effective on the date that it is signed by the appropriate and authorized representatives of each Institution.

2. Either Institution may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement upon delivering 60 days written notice to the other Institution and the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

3. Both Institutions agree to meet once every 3 year(s) to review the terms of this agreement.

D. Amendment

1. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the Institutions with respect to their rights and obligations in carrying out the terms of the Agreement, and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous agreements or understandings. 

2. This Agreement may be modified only by written amendment executed by both Institutions.

E. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Maryland.

F. Counterparts

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement.

G. Notice of Agreement

1. The Institutions agree to provide a copy of this Agreement, with any amendments, to the Maryland Higher Education Commission. This Agreement may be executed by way of electronic signature and signature pages may be exchanged electronically, and such signatures will be deemed original signatures.

2. The Institutions agree to provide copies of this Agreement to all relevant individuals and departments of the Institutions, including but not limited to students, academic department chairs participating in the transfer, offices of the president, registrar's offices, and financial aid offices.

H. No Third-Party Beneficiaries

There are no third-party beneficiaries to this Agreement.

I. Representations and Warranties of the Parties

Both Institutions represent and warrant that the following shall be true and correct as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, and shall continue to be true and correct during the term of this Agreement: 

1. The Institutions are and shall remain in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to this Agreement, as amended from time to time. 

2. Each Institution has taken all action necessary for the approval and execution of this Agreement. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Institutions have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives. 

Anne Arundel Community College
Alycia Marshall, PhD.
Interim Vice President for Learning
6/11/2021

Stevenson University
Susan Thompson Gorman, PhD
EVP Academic Affairs and Provost
6/24/2021

Date of next review: 3 years from date of last signature.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AND
STEVENSON UNIVERSITY REGARDING TRANSFER FROM A.A.S. HUMAN
SERVICES TO THE B.S. IN COUNSELING AND HUMAN SERVICES

This Academic Program Articulation Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Anne Arundel Community College (the “Sending Institution”) and Stevenson University (the “Receiving Institution”) (collectively, the “Institutions”) to facilitate the transfer of academic credits from A.A.S. in Human Services for the completion of the B.S. in Counseling and Human Services at Stevenson University (the “Program(s)”). 

A. Qualifying Students 

This Agreement pertains to the transfer of "Qualifying Students", i.e., those students who: 

1. Have successfully completed the program at the Sending Institution; 
2. Are enrolled in the Sending Institution, in good standing; and 
3. Are accepted for admission to the Receiving Institution. 

B. Responsibilities of the Institutions

The Institutions agree to implement the transfer of Qualifying Students in accordance with applicable law and the following requirements and protocols: 

1. A Qualifying Student may transfer from the Transferring Institution into the Receiving Institution for the completion of the Program. 

2. Courses that the Receiving School will accept credits towards completion of the Program include: 

Community College Degree Requirements	Stevenson Equivalency	Category	Credits Transferred
HUS 100 Introduction to Human Services	CHS 105 Human Services & Social Policy	Program Requirement	3
HUS 101 Human Service and Addiction Counseling Ethics in Practice	PHIL 298TR	Satisfies CHS 370 Ethics in Counseling Focused Elective	3
HUS 114 Counseling, Assessment and Case Management	CHS 199	Focused Elective	3
HUS 115 Fieldwork: Counseling, Assessment and Case Management	CHS 199	Focused Elective	3
HUS 130 Introduction to Family Counseling	CHS 199	Focused Elective	3
HUS 141 Group Dynamics	CHS 199	Satisfies: CHS 315 Group Counseling Program Requirement	3
HUS 211 Crisis Intervention and Counseling	CHS 299	General Elective	3
HUS 216 Theories of Counseling	CHS 299	Program Requirement Satisfies: CHS 360 Counseling Strategies for Individuals	3
HUS 217 Fieldwork: Theories of Counseling	CHS 299	Program Requirement Satisfies: CHS 380 Internship in Counseling & Human Services	3
HUS 234 Trauma Informed Care	CHS 299	General Elective	2
ENG 101 Academic Writing & Research I	ENG 151 College Writing I	General Education	3
ENG 102 Academic Writing & Research 2	ENG 152 College Writing II	General Education	3
BIO 101 Fundamentals of Biology or BIO 230 Structure and Function of the Human Body	Lab Science Requirement	General Education: Science Reasoning Lab	4
Mathematics General Education SU Recommends: MAT 135 Statistics	MATH 190TR Transfer Statistics	General Education: Quantitative Literacy Satisfies MATH 136 Statistics	3
SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology	SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology	General Education: Social Science	3
PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology	PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology	General Education: Social Science	3
PSY 214 Abnormal Psychology	PSY 215 Psychopathology	Focused Elective	3
COM 111 Fundamentals of Oral Communication or COM 116 Fundamentals of Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers	CM 199TR OR CM 101 Public Speaking	General Education: Communication Intensive	3
CTA 100 Computing and Information Technology or CTP 103 Theories and Applications of Digital Technology	IS 199	General Elective	3
Wellness Requirement	General Elective	General Elective	3

Total: 60 AACC credits, depending on selection above.
Please note: A minimum of 60 credits are needed for the associate's degree

Remaining Courses to be taken at Stevenson

Students who complete the plan above including all recommended courses and earn the AAS in Human Services and will take the following courses at Stevenson to meet the B.S. requirements in Counseling and Human Services. Students who transfer before completing the associate degree may have to take more general education and program requirements and have fewer free electives.

General Education Requirements (18 credits)

Humanities (12 credits in three disciplines); for the B.A. degree, 6 credits will be foreign language
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Scientific Reasoning/Scientific Reasoning Lab/Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)

Major Requirements (36 credits)

CHS 101 Family Studies (3 credits)
CHS 217 Professional Development in Counseling & Human Services (3 credits)
CHS 220 Diversity and Cultural Competence (3 credits)
CHS 224 Research Methods and Writing (3 credits)
CHS 270 Psychopharmacology and Addictions (3 credits)
CHS 340/540 Administration of Human Services (3 credits)
CHS 430 Family Dynamics and Interventions (3 credits)
CHS 440 Practicum in Counseling and Human Services (9 credits)
CHS 441 Seminar in Counseling and Human Services (3 Credits)
PSY 108 Human Growth and Development (3 Credits)

Additional Credits Needed: 6 credits of general electives

Total credits to be taken at SU: 60

Suggested Course Sequence

Year 3 Fall Recommended Courses

• CHS 101 Family Studies (3)
• General Elective (3)
• Fine Arts (FA) (3)
• Humanities I (HUM) (3)
• PSY 108 Human Growth & Development (3)

Credits: 15

Year 3 Spring Recommended Courses

• CHS 220 Diversity of Cultural Competence (3)
• CHS 224 Research Methods & Writing (WI) (3)
• CHS 340/540 Administration of Human Services (WI) (3)
• Humanities II (3)
• Math or Science (SR, SR-L or QL) (3)

Credits: 15

Year 4 Fall Recommended Courses

• CHS 217 Professional Development in CHS (3)
• CHS 270 Psychopharmacology & Addictions (3)
• CHS 430 Family Dynamics & Interventions (3)
• Humanities III (HUM) (3)
• General Elective/Minor Course (3)

Credits: 15

Year 4 Spring Recommended Courses

• CHS 440 Practicum in Counseling & Human Services (9)

• CHS 441 Seminar in Counseling and Human Services (3)

• Humanities IV (HUM) (3)

Credits: 15

3. Additional Provisions

• Courses that fulfill program requirements are only eligible for transfer if students have earned a grade of "C" or better. Courses used to fulfill only general education requirements are eligible for transfer if students have earned a grade of "D" or better, with the exception of college composition, which must be passed with a "C-" - 70% or higher.
• Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 at time of application.
• Stevenson participates in general education block transfer. Students entering Stevenson with an A.A., A.S., or A.A.T. degree from a Maryland community college will have met all of Stevenson's general education requirements, with the exception of a second composition course if not already taken. The equivalencies above detail the coursework students would take under the block transfer program. Not all programs are eligible for block transfer.
• Stevenson University will accept up to 70 credits from 2-year institutions. Up to 90 credits can be applied to degree requirements from a combination of 2-year institutions, 4-year institutions, and non-direct classroom instruction (including CLEP, AP, and other nationally recognized standardized examination scores). For additional information about credit transfer, please see: http://www.stevenson.edu/admissions-aid/getting-started/transfer-students/transfer-credit-evaluation/ 
• For non-direct classroom instruction, an appropriate score is determined by Stevenson University, and student must submit original test scores/results to Stevenson University. Tech Prep credits will not transfer. Credit awarded for prior learning  ("life experience") is not recognized by, and is not transferable to, Stevenson University.
• Students intending to transfer should complete the admission application for Stevenson University once they complete 45 credits of the Associate Degree program. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office at Stevenson University as soon as possible in regard to college deadlines for financial aid. Students who have completed an associate degree at a Maryland community college are guaranteed admissions to Stevenson

4. The Receiving Institution shall designate, and shall provide to the Sending Institution, the contact information for a staff person at the Receiving Institution who is responsible for the oversight of the transfer of Qualifying Students. The Sending Institution shall designate, and shall provide to the Receiving Institution, the contact information for a staff person at the Sending Institution who is responsible for the oversight of the transfer of Qualifying Students.

Sending Institution
Marcus Wright
Director of Transfer, Articulation and Career Alignment
[email protected]
410-777-2777

Receiving Institution
Dave Copenhaver
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
[email protected] 
443-352-4409

Should the staff person or position change, the institution will promptly provide new contact information to the partner institution and inform the Maryland Higher Education Commission of the change.

Additional contact information:

Sending Institution
Gregory Schrader, PhD
Interim Associate Vice President for Learning
[email protected] 
410-777-1216

Receiving Institution
Amanda Hostalka
Vice Provost, Outreach
[email protected]   
443-394-9549

5.  If the Qualifying Student is using federal Title 38 VA Education Benefits (GI Bill  Education Benefits), the Institutions shall adhere to all applicable U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regulations, including the regulations governing the awarding prior credit, as regulated under Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 21.4253(d)(3) and 21.4254(c)(4).

• For scholarship information please see the "Paying for College" page on http://www.stevenson.edu/transfer 

6. Each Institution shall adhere to all applicable transfer requirements set forth in the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Code of Maryland Regulations. 

7. Each Institution shall advise students regarding transfer opportunities under this Agreement, and shall advise students of financial aid opportunities and implications associated with the transfer. 

8. Should either Institution make changes to program requirements, the institution will inform the partner institution immediately. The articulation agreement should be updated to reflect the changes and forwarded to the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

C. Term and Termination

1. This agreement shall be effective on the date that it is signed by the appropriate and authorized representatives of each Institution.

2. Either Institution may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement upon delivering 60 days written notice to the other Institution and the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

3. Both Institutions agree to meet once every 3 year(s) to review the terms of this agreement.

D. Amendment

1. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the Institutions with respect to their rights and obligations in carrying out the terms of the Agreement, and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous agreements or understandings. 

2. This Agreement may be modified only by written amendment executed by both Institutions.

E. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Maryland.

F. Counterparts

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement.

G. Notice of Agreement

1. The Institutions agree to provide a copy of this Agreement, with any amendments, to the Maryland Higher Education Commission. This Agreement may be executed by way of electronic signature and signature pages may be exchanged electronically, and such signatures will be deemed original signatures.

2. The Institutions agree to provide copies of this Agreement to all relevant individuals and departments of the Institutions, including but not limited to students, academic department chairs participating in the transfer, offices of the president, registrar's offices, and financial aid offices.

H. No Third-Party Beneficiaries

There are no third-party beneficiaries to this Agreement.

I. Representations and Warranties of the Parties

Both Institutions represent and warrant that the following shall be true and correct as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, and shall continue to be true and correct during the term of this Agreement: 

1. The Institutions are and shall remain in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to this Agreement, as amended from time to time. 

2. Each Institution has taken all action necessary for the approval and execution of this Agreement. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Institutions have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives. 

Anne Arundel Community College
Alycia Marshall, PhD.
Interim Vice President for Learning
6/11/2021

Stevenson University
Susan Thompson Gorman, PhD
EVP Academic Affairs and Provost
6/24/2021

Date of next review: 3 years from date of last signature.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AND
STEVENSON UNIVERSITY REGARDING TRANSFER FROM A.A.S. IN LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE TO THE B.S. IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE 

This Academic Program Articulation Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Anne Arundel Community College (the “Sending Institution”) and Stevenson University (the “Receiving Institution”) (collectively, the “Institutions”) to facilitate the transfer of academic credits from A.A.S. in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice for the completion of the B.S. in Criminal Justice (the “Program(s)”). 

A. Qualifying Students 

This Agreement pertains to the transfer of "Qualifying Students", i.e., those students who: 

1. Have successfully completed the program at the Sending Institution; 
2. Are enrolled in the Sending Institution, in good standing; and 
3. Are accepted for admission to the Receiving Institution. 

B. Responsibilities of the Institutions

The Institutions agree to implement the transfer of Qualifying Students in accordance with applicable law and the following requirements and protocols: 

1. A Qualifying Student may transfer from the Transferring Institution into the Receiving Institution for the completion of the Program. 

2. Courses that the Receiving School will accept credits towards completion of the Program include: 

Community College Degree Requirements	Stevenson Equivalency	Category	Credits Transferred
CJS 111 Introduction to Criminal Justice	CJUS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice	Program Requirement & SEE Social Science I	3
CJS 113 Penology	CJUS 275 Corrections	Program Requirement	3
LGS 215 Criminal Law	CJUS 220 Criminal Law and Procedure	Program Requirement	3
CJS 225 Criminal Justice Ethics	CJUS 205 Ethics Principles in Criminal Justice	Program Requirement	3
SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology	SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology	SEE Social Science II (General Education)	3
CJS 112 Police Operations	CJUS 280 Law Enforcement	Program Requirement	3
CJS 222 Investigation and Criminalistics (4 credits)	CJUS 299 lower-level elective (1 of 6)	Program Requirement	4
CJS 121 Police Administration	CJUS 199 lower-level elective (2 of 6)	Program Requirement	3
CJS 260 Terrorism/Counterterrorism or HLS 111 Introduction to Homeland Security	CJUS 199 or 299 lower-level elective (3 of 6)	Program Requirement	3
Elective (criminal justice or social science: CJS, PSY or SOC) [SU recommends take CJS]	CJUS 199 lower-level elective (4 of 6)	Program Requirement	3
Elective (criminal justice or consult with advisor) (5 credits) [SU recommends take CJS]	CJUS 199 lower-level elective (5 of 6)	Program Requirement	5
ENG 101 Academic Writing & Research I	ENG 151 College Writing I	SEE General Education	3
ENG 102 Academic Writing & Research 2	ENG 152 College Writing II	SEE General Education	3
Arts and Humanities SU Recommends: COM 111 Fundamentals of Oral Communication	CM 101 Public Speaking	SEE Communication Intensive (General Education)	3
Biological and Physical Sciences	SR Scientific Reasoning	SEE Other Math/Science (General Education)	3
Mathematics General Education SU Recommends: MAT 135 Statistics	MATH 136 Statistics	SEE Quantitative Literacy	3
PLS 111 American Government	POSCI 102 American Government	SEE Social Science (General Education)	3
CTP 103 Theories and Applications of Digital Technology (recommended)		General Elective	3
Wellness Requirement		General Elective	3

Total: 60 credits
Please note: A minimum of 60 credits are needed for the associate's degree

Remaining Courses to be taken at Stevenson

Students who complete the plan above including all recommended courses and earn the A.A.S. in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice will take the following courses at Stevenson to meet the B.S. in Criminal Justice requirements. Students who transfer before completing the associate degree may have more general education and program requirements to take and fewer free electives. 

General Education Requirements (19 credits)

Humanities (12 credits in 3 disciplines)
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Scientific Reasoning Lab (4 credits) 

Major Requirements (24 credits)

CJUS 210 Writing for Criminal Justice (3 credits)
CJUS 285 Criminology (3 credits)
CJUS 345 Victimology (3 credits)
CJUS 380 American Courts and the Criminal Justice System (3 credits)
CJUS 385 Research Methods in Criminal Justice (3 credits)
CJUS 417 Criminal Justice Internship (3 credits)
POSCI 205 State & Local Government (3 credits)
CJUS upper-level elective (3 credits) 

Additional Credits Needed: 17 credits of General Electives

Total credits to be taken at SU: 60

Suggested Course Sequence

Year 3 Fall Recommended Courses

• CJUS 210 Writing for Criminal Justice (3)
• CJUS 380 American Courts and the Criminal Justice System (3)
• Scientific Reasoning Lab (4)
• Fine Arts (3)
• General Elective (3)

Credits: 16

Year 3 Spring Recommended Courses

• CJUS 285 Criminology (3)
• POSCI 205 State & Local Government (3)
• Humanities (1 of 4) (3)
• General Elective (3)
• General Elective (3)

Credits: 15

Year 4 Fall Recommended Courses

• CJUS 345 Victimology (3)
• CJUS 385 Research Methods in Criminal Justice (3)
• Humanities (2 of 4) (3)
• Humanities (3 of 4) (3)
• General Elective (3)

Credits: 15

Year 4 Spring Recommended Courses

• CJUS 417 Criminal Justice Internship (3)
• CJUS upper-level elective (3)
• Humanities (4 of 4) (3)
• General Elective (3)
• General Elective (2)

Credits: 14

3. Additional Provisions

• Courses that fulfill program requirements are only eligible for transfer if students have earned a grade of "C" or better. Courses used to fulfill only general education requirements are eligible for transfer if students have earned a grade of "D" or better, with the exception of college composition, which must be passed with a "C-" - 70% or higher.
• Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 at time of application.
• Stevenson participates in general education block transfer. Students entering Stevenson with an A.A., A.S., or A.A.T. degree from a Maryland community college will have met all of Stevenson's general education requirements, with the exception of a second composition course if not already taken. The equivalencies above detail the coursework students would take under the block transfer program. Not all programs are eligible for block transfer.
• Stevenson University will accept up to 70 credits from 2-year institutions. Up to 90 credits can be applied to degree requirements from a combination of 2-year institutions, 4-year institutions, and non-direct classroom instruction (including CLEP, AP, and other nationally recognized standardized examination scores). For additional information about credit transfer, please see: http://www.stevenson.edu/admissions-aid/getting-started/transfer-students/transfer-credit-evaluation/ 
• For non-direct classroom instruction, an appropriate score is determined by Stevenson University, and student must submit original test scores/results to Stevenson University. Tech Prep credits will not transfer. Credit awarded for prior learning  ("life experience") is not recognized by, and is not transferable to, Stevenson University.
• Students intending to transfer should complete the admission application for Stevenson University once they complete 45 credits of the Associate Degree program. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office at Stevenson University as soon as possible in regard to college deadlines for financial aid. Students who have completed an associate degree at a Maryland community college are guaranteed admissions to Stevenson

4. The Receiving Institution shall designate, and shall provide to the Sending Institution, the contact information for a staff person at the Receiving Institution who is responsible for the oversight of the transfer of Qualifying Students. The Sending Institution shall designate, and shall provide to the Receiving Institution, the contact information for a staff person at the Sending Institution who is responsible for the oversight of the transfer of Qualifying Students.

Sending Institution
Marcus Wright
Director of Transfer, Articulation and Career Alignment
[email protected]
410-777-2777

Receiving Institution
Dave Copenhaver
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
[email protected] 
443-352-4409

Should the staff person or position change, the institution will promptly provide new contact information to the partner institution and inform the Maryland Higher Education Commission of the change.

Additional contact information:

Sending Institution
Alycia Marshall 
AVP, Learning and Academic Affairs 
[email protected]  
410-777-2776

Receiving Institution
Amanda Hostalka
Vice Provost, Outreach
[email protected]   
443-394-9549

5.  If the Qualifying Student is using federal Title 38 VA Education Benefits (GI Bill  Education Benefits), the Institutions shall adhere to all applicable U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regulations, including the regulations governing the awarding prior credit, as regulated under Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 21.4253(d)(3) and 21.4254(c)(4).

• For scholarship information please see the "Paying for College" page on http://www.stevenson.edu/transfer 

6. Each Institution shall adhere to all applicable transfer requirements set forth in the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Code of Maryland Regulations. 

7. Each Institution shall advise students regarding transfer opportunities under this Agreement, and shall advise students of financial aid opportunities and implications associated with the transfer. 

8. Should either Institution make changes to program requirements, the institution will inform the partner institution immediately. The articulation agreement should be updated to reflect the changes and forwarded to the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

C. Term and Termination

1. This agreement shall be effective on the date that it is signed by the appropriate and authorized representatives of each Institution.

2. Either Institution may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement upon delivering 60 days written notice to the other Institution and the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

3. Both Institutions agree to meet once every 2 year(s) to review the terms of this agreement.

D. Amendment

1. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the Institutions with respect to their rights and obligations in carrying out the terms of the Agreement, and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous agreements or understandings. 

2. This Agreement may be modified only by written amendment executed by both Institutions.

E. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Maryland.

F. Counterparts

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement.

G. Notice of Agreement

1. The Institutions agree to provide a copy of this Agreement, with any amendments, to the Maryland Higher Education Commission. This Agreement may be executed by way of electronic signature and signature pages may be exchanged electronically, and such signatures will be deemed original signatures.

2. The Institutions agree to provide copies of this Agreement to all relevant individuals and departments of the Institutions, including but not limited to students, academic department chairs participating in the transfer, offices of the president, registrar's offices, and financial aid offices.

H. No Third-Party Beneficiaries

There are no third-party beneficiaries to this Agreement.

I. Representations and Warranties of the Parties

Both Institutions represent and warrant that the following shall be true and correct as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, and shall continue to be true and correct during the term of this Agreement: 

1. The Institutions are and shall remain in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to this Agreement, as amended from time to time. 

2. Each Institution has taken all action necessary for the approval and execution of this Agreement. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Institutions have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives. 

Anne Arundel Community College
Michael Gavin, PhD 
Vice President for Learning
7/22/2020

Stevenson University
Susan Thompson Gorman, PhD
EVP Academic Affairs and Provost
7/22/2020

Date of next review (2 years from date of last signature).

ACADEMIC PROGRAM ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AND
STEVENSON UNIVERSITY REGARDING TRANSFER FROM A.A.S. IN
INFORMATION ASSURANCE AND CYBERSECURITY (with Area of Concentration [AOC] in DIGITAL FORENSICS, NETWORKING, AND SECURITY)
AND THE B.S. IN CYBERSECURITY AND DIGITAL FORENSICS

This Academic Program Articulation Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Anne Arundel Community College (the “Sending Institution”) and Stevenson University (the “Receiving Institution”) (collectively, the “Institutions”) to facilitate the transfer of academic credits from A.A.S. in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity (with AOC in Digital Forensics, Networking and Security) for the completion of the B.S. in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics (the “Program(s)”). 

A. Qualifying Students 

This Agreement pertains to the transfer of "Qualifying Students", i.e., those students who: 

1. Have successfully completed the program at the Sending Institution; 
2. Are enrolled in the Sending Institution, in good standing; and 
3. Are accepted for admission to the Receiving Institution. 

B. Responsibilities of the Institutions

The Institutions agree to implement the transfer of Qualifying Students in accordance with applicable law and the following requirements and protocols: 

1. A Qualifying Student may transfer from the Transferring Institution into the Receiving Institution for the completion of the Program. 

2. Courses that the Receiving School will accept credits towards completion of the Program include: 

Digital Forensics AOC

Community College Degree Requirements	Stevenson Equivalency	Category	Credits Transferred
CTS 110 - Network Essentials	IS-231 Network Technologies	Program Requirement	4
CTS 120 - Introduction to UNIX/LINUX	CDF general transfer	Program Requirement	4
CTS 140 - Network Security Fundamentals	CDF-2S1 Network Security	Program Requirement	4
CTS 234 - Windows Server	1S-235 Advanced Windows Server Architecture and Administration	Program Requirement	4
CJS 111 - Introduction to Criminal Justice	Social Science Requirement	Program Requirement	3
CTS 170 - Digital Forensics l	CDF-261 Digital Forensics	Program Requirement	3
CTS 207 - Digital Forensics 2 CTS 209 - Digital Forensics 3	CDF-391 Incident Response and Investigation Methods and general elective	Digital Forensics Area of Concentration	8
CTS 242 - Network Intrusion Detection and Penetration Testing	CDF-271 Intrusion and Penetration Testing	Digital Forensics Area of Concentration	4
Additional Security Area of Concentration Electives: CTS 216 or CTS 236	Elective	Digital Forensics Area of Concentration Electives	6
English Composition: ENG 101 or ENG 101H or ENG 101A ENG 102 or ENG 102H	ENG 151: English Composition ENG 152: Writing About Literature	English Composition	6
CTP 194 - Ethics and the Information Age	Humanities Requirement	Humanities	3
BIO 135 - Principles or Nutrition	Non-lab requirement	Science	3
CTS 107 Cyber Essentials	IS 140 Information Systems Architecture and Design 3 credits	Technology	3
MAT 137 College Algebra	Mathematics Requirement	Mathematics	3
General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences courses other than criminal justice	Social Science Requirement	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3

Total: 61 credits

Remaining Courses to be taken at Stevenson

Students who complete the plan above and earn the A.A.S. in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity: Digital Forensics AOC) will take the following courses at Stevenson to meet the B.S. requirements. Students who transfer before completing the A.A.S. may have different requirements.

Year 3 Fall Recommended Courses

• MGT 210 Business Writing (3)
• CDF 290 Legal Aspects of Cybersecurity (3)
• CDF 252 Networking (3)
• CDF 392 Information Systems Forensics Internals-Auditing (3)
• IS-331 CISCO TCP and IP Routing (3)

Credits: 15

Year 3 Spring Recommended Courses

• IS 365 Writing for IS Applications 300/400-level Writing Intensive (WI) (3)
• CDF 393 Forensic Evidence Collection Tools and Techniques (3)
• CDF 475 Advanced Digital Forensics (3)
• IS 240 Programming Concepts (3)
• Humanities II* (HUM) (3)

Credits: 15

Year 4 Fall Recommended Courses

• IS 432 Network Security - Firewalls, IDS, and Counter Measures (3)
• CDF 240 Linux System Administration (3)
• Humanities III* (HUM)
• Fine Arts (3)
• Lab Science (4)

Credits: 16

Year 4 Spring Recommended Courses

• CDF 480 Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Capstone (3)
• CDF-281 Advanced Network Defense (3)
• Communication Intensive (3)
• Humanities IV* (HUM) (3)
• Elective credit if needed (1)

Credits: 13

Networking AOC

Anne Arundel Community College	Stevenson University	Category	Credits
CTS 110 - Network Essentials	IS-231 Network Technologies	Program Requirement	4
CTS 120 - Introduction to UNIX/LINUX	Elective	Program Requirement	4
CTS 140 - Network Security Fundamentals	CDF-251 Network Security	Program Requirement	4
CTS 234 - Windows Server	IS-235 Advanced Windows Server Architecture and Administration	Program Requirement	4
CTS 130 - Networking 1	IS-331 CISCO TCP and IP Routing and general elective	Networking Area of Concentration	4
CTS 230 - Networking 3	IS-331 CISCO TCP and IP Routing and general elective	Networking Area of Concentration	4
CTS 231 - Networking 4	IS-331 CISCO TCP and IP Routing and general elective	Networking Area of Concentration	4
CTS 131 - Networking 2	CDF-252 Networking II		4
CTS 222 - UNIX/LINUX System Administration	CDF-240 Linux System Administration	Networking Area of Concentration Electives	4
Additional Security Area of Concentration Electives: CTS 216 or CTS 236	Elective	Networking Area of Concentration Electives	4
English Composition: ENG 101 or ENG 101H or ENG10A ENG 102 or ENG 102H	ENG 151: English Composition ENG 152: Writing About Literature	English Composition General Education Requirement	6
CTP 194 - Ethics and the Information Age	Humanities Requirement	Humanities General Education Requirement	3
BIO 135 - Principles of Nutrition	Non-lab requirement	Science General Education Requirement	3
CTS 107 - Cyber Essentials	IS-140 Information Systems Architecture and Design	Technology General Education Requirement	3
MAT 137 - College Algebra	Mathematics Requirement	Mathematics General Education Requirement	3
General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences course	Social Science Requirement	Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement	3

Total: 61 credits

Remaining Courses to be taken at Stevenson

Students who complete the plan above and earn the A.A.S. in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity (Networking AOC) will take the following courses at  Stevenson to meet the B.S. requirements. Students who transfer before completing the A.A.S. may have different requirements.

Year 3 Fall Recommended Courses

• MGT 210 Business Writing (3)
• CDF 290 Legal Aspects of Cybersecurity (3)
• CDF 391 Incident Response and Investigation (3)
• CDF 392 Information Systems Forensics Internals-Auditing (3)
• CDF 261 Digital Forensics (3)

Credits: 15

Year 3 Spring Recommended Courses

• IS 365 Writing for IS Applications 300/400-level Writing Intensive (WI) (3)
• CDF 393 Forensic Evidence Collection Tools and Techniques (3)
• CDF 475 Advanced Digital Forensics (3)
• IS 240 Programming Concepts (3)
• Humanities II* (HUM) (3)

Credits: 15

Year 4 Fall Recommended Courses

• IS 432 Network Security - Firewalls, IDS, and Counter Measures (3)
• CDF 271 Intrusion and Penetration (3)
• Humanities III* (HUM)
• Fine Arts (3)
• Lab Science (4)

Credits: 16

Year 4 Spring Recommended Courses

• CDF 480 Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Capstone (3)
• CDF-281 Advanced Network Defense (3)
• Social Science II** (3)
• Humanities IV* (HUM) (3)
• Communication Intensive (3)

Credits: 15

Security AOC

Anne Arundel Community College	Stevenson University	Category	Credits
CTS 110 - Network Essentials	IS-231 Network Technologies	Program Requirement	4
CTS 120 - Introduction to UNIX/LINUX	Elective	Program Requirement	4
CTS 140 - Network Security Fundamentals	CDF-251 Network Security	Program Requirement	4
CTS 234 - Windows Server	IS-235 Advanced Windows Server Architecture and Administration	Program Requirement	4
CTS 130 - Networking 1	Elective	Security Area of Concentration	4
CTS 131 - Networking 2	CDF-252 Networking II	Security Area of Concentration	4
CTS 240 - Advanced Network Defense	Elective	Security Area of Concentration	4
CTS 242 - Network Intrusion Detection and Penetration Testing	CDF-271 Intrusion and Penetration Testing	Security Area of Concentration	4
CTS 170 - Digital Forensics I OR CTS 222 - UNIX/LINUX System Administration	CDF-261 Digital Forensics OR CDF-240 Linux Systems Administration	Security Area of Concentration Elective	3-4
Additional Security Area of Concentration Electives: CTS 216 or CTS 236	Elective	Security Area of Concentration Elective	4-5
English Composition: ENG 101 or ENG 101H or ENG 101A ENG 102 or ENG 102H	ENG 151: English Composition ENG 152: Writing About Literature	English Composition General Education Requirement	6
CTS 194 - Ethics and the Information Age	Humanities Requirement	Humanities General Education Requirement	3
BIO 135 - Principles of Nutrition	Non-lab requirement	Science General Education Requirement	3
CTS 107 - Cyber Essentials	IS-140 Information Systems Architecture and Design	Technology General Education Requirement	3
MAT 137 - College Algebra	Mathematics Requirement	Mathematics General Education Requirement	3
General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences course	Social Science Requirement	General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement	3

Total: 61 credits

Remaining Courses to be taken at Stevenson

Students who complete the plan above and earn the A.A.S. in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity (Security AOC) will take the following courses at Stevenson to meet the B.S. requirements. Students who transfer before completing the A.A.S. may have different requirements.

Year 3 Fall Recommended Courses

• MGT 210 Business Writing (3)
• CDF 290 Legal Aspects of Cybersecurity (3)
• CDF 391 Incident Response and Investigation (3)
• CDF 392 Information Systems Forensics Internals-Auditing (3)
• CDF 240 Linux System Administration or CDF 261 Digital Forensics (depending on course taken at AACC (3)

Credits: 15

Year 3 Spring Recommended Courses

• IS 365 Writing for IS Applications 300/400-level Writing Intensive (WI) (3)
• CDF 393 Forensic Evidence Collection Tools and Techniques (3)
• CDF 475 Advanced Digital Forensics (3)
• IS 240 Programming Concepts (3)
• Humanities II* (HUM) (3)

Credits: 15

Year 4 Fall Recommended Courses

• IS 432 Network Security - Firewalls, IDS, and Counter Measures (3)
• IS 331 CISCO TCP and IP Routing (3)
• Humanities III* (HUM)
• Fine Arts (3)
• Lab Science (4)

Credits: 16

Year 4 Spring Recommended Courses

• CDF 480 Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Capstone (3)
• CDF-281 Advanced Network Defense (3)
• Social Science II** (3)
• Humanities IV* (HUM) (3)
• Communication Intensive (3)

Credits: 15

3. Additional Provisions

• Courses that fulfill program requirements are only eligible for transfer if students have earned a grade of "C" or better. Courses used to fulfill only general education requirements are eligible for transfer if students have earned a grade of "D" or better, with the exception of college composition, which must be passed with a "C-" - 70% or higher.
• Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 at time of application.
• Stevenson participates in general education block transfer. Students entering Stevenson with an A.A., A.S., or A.A.T. degree from a Maryland community college will have met all of Stevenson's general education requirements, with the exception of a second composition course if not already taken. The equivalencies above detail the coursework students would take under the block transfer program. Not all programs are eligible for block transfer.
• Stevenson University will accept up to 70 credits from 2-year institutions. Up to 90 credits can be applied to degree requirements from a combination of 2-year institutions, 4-year institutions, and non-direct classroom instruction (including CLEP, AP, and other nationally recognized standardized examination scores). For additional information about credit transfer, please see: http://www.stevenson.edu/admissions-aid/getting-started/transfer-students/transfer-credit-evaluation/ 
• For non-direct classroom instruction, an appropriate score is determined by Stevenson University, and student must submit original test scores/results to Stevenson University. Tech Prep credits will not transfer. Credit awarded for prior learning  ("life experience") is not recognized by, and is not transferable to, Stevenson University.
• Students intending to transfer should complete the admission application for Stevenson University once they complete 45 credits of the Associate Degree program. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office at Stevenson University as soon as possible in regard to college deadlines for financial aid. Students who have completed an associate degree at a Maryland community college are guaranteed admissions to Stevenson

4. The Receiving Institution shall designate, and shall provide to the Sending Institution, the contact information for a staff person at the Receiving Institution who is responsible for the oversight of the transfer of Qualifying Students. The Sending Institution shall designate, and shall provide to the Receiving Institution, the contact information for a staff person at the Sending Institution who is responsible for the oversight of the transfer of Qualifying Students.

Sending Institution
Marcus Wright
Director of Transfer, Articulation and Career Alignment
[email protected]
410-777-2777

Receiving Institution
Dave Copenhaver
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
[email protected] 
443-352-4409

Should the staff person or position change, the institution will promptly provide new contact information to the partner institution and inform the Maryland Higher Education Commission of the change.

Additional contact information:

Sending Institution
Alycia Marshall 
AVP, Learning and Academic Affairs 
[email protected]  
410-777-2776

Receiving Institution
Bridget Brennan
AVP, Academic Affairs
[email protected]   
443-352-5445

5.  If the Qualifying Student is using federal Title 38 VA Education Benefits (GI Bill  Education Benefits), the Institutions shall adhere to all applicable U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regulations, including the regulations governing the awarding prior credit, as regulated under Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 21.4253(d)(3) and 21.4254(c)(4).

• For scholarship information please see the "Paying for College" page on http://www.stevenson.edu/transfer 

6. Each Institution shall adhere to all applicable transfer requirements set forth in the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Code of Maryland Regulations. 

7. Each Institution shall advise students regarding transfer opportunities under this Agreement, and shall advise students of financial aid opportunities and implications associated with the transfer. 

8. Should either Institution make changes to program requirements, the institution will inform the partner institution immediately. The articulation agreement should be updated to reflect the changes and forwarded to the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

C. Term and Termination

1. This agreement shall be effective on the date that it is signed by the appropriate and authorized representatives of each Institution.

2. Either Institution may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement upon delivering 60 days written notice to the other Institution and the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

3. Both Institutions agree to meet once every 2 year(s) to review the terms of this agreement.

D. Amendment

1. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the Institutions with respect to their rights and obligations in carrying out the terms of the Agreement, and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous agreements or understandings. 

2. This Agreement may be modified only by written amendment executed by both Institutions.

E. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Maryland.

F. Counterparts

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement.

G. Notice of Agreement

1. The Institutions agree to provide a copy of this Agreement, with any amendments, to the Maryland Higher Education Commission. This Agreement may be executed by way of electronic signature and signature pages may be exchanged electronically, and such signatures will be deemed original signatures.

2. The Institutions agree to provide copies of this Agreement to all relevant individuals and departments of the Institutions, including but not limited to students, academic department chairs participating in the transfer, offices of the president, registrar's offices, and financial aid offices.

H. No Third-Party Beneficiaries

There are no third-party beneficiaries to this Agreement.

I. Representations and Warranties of the Parties

Both Institutions represent and warrant that the following shall be true and correct as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, and shall continue to be true and correct during the term of this Agreement: 

1. The Institutions are and shall remain in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to this Agreement, as amended from time to time. 

2. Each Institution has taken all action necessary for the approval and execution of this Agreement. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Institutions have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives. 

Anne Arundel Community College
Michael Gavin, PhD 
Vice President for Learning
12/11/19

Stevenson University
Susan Thompson Gorman, PhD
EVP Academic Affairs and Provost
12/02/2019

Date of next review: 2 years from date of last signature.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AND
STEVENSON UNIVERSITY REGARDING TRANSFER FROM A.A. IN
ENGLISH-ARTS AND SCIENCE TRANSFER TO THE B.A. IN ENGLISH

This Academic Program Articulation Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Anne Arundel Community College (the “Sending Institution”) and Stevenson University (the “Receiving Institution”) (collectively, the “Institutions”) to facilitate the transfer of academic credits from A.A. in English-Arts and Science Transfer for the completion of the B.A. in English (the “Program(s)”). 

A. Qualifying Students 

This Agreement pertains to the transfer of "Qualifying Students", i.e., those students who: 

1. Have successfully completed the program at the Sending Institution; 
2. Are enrolled in the Sending Institution, in good standing; and 
3. Are accepted for admission to the Receiving Institution. 

B. Responsibilities of the Institutions

The Institutions agree to implement the transfer of Qualifying Students in accordance with applicable law and the following requirements and protocols: 

1. A Qualifying Student may transfer from the Transferring Institution into the Receiving Institution for the completion of the Program. 

2. Courses that the Receiving School will accept credits towards completion of the Program include: 

Community College Degree Requirements	Stevenson Equivalency	Category	Credits Transferred
ENG 101 or 101H or 101A - Academic Writing and Research I	ENG 151	General Education - Writing	3
Mathematics GER	SEE-Quantitative Reasoning	SEE-Quantitative Reasoning	3
Communications GER	SEE-Communication Intensive	SEE-Communication Intensive	3
Technology General Education course		General Elective	3
Elective (SU recommends Foreign Language)	Foreign language*	Program Requirement and SEE-Humanities 1	3
ENG 102 or 102H - Academic Writing and Research 2	ENG 152	General Education - Writing	3
Biological & Physical Lab Sciences GER	SEE-Scientific Reasoning-Lab	SEE-Scientific Reasoning-Lab	4
One History course	SEE-Humanities 2	SEE-Humanities 2	3
Wellness		General Elective	3
Elective (SU recommends Foreign Language)	Foreign language	Program Requirement and SEE-Humanities 3	3
ENG Sophomore Literature Course	200-level literature elective	Program Requirement and SEE-Humanities 4	3
Biological and Physical Science GER	SEE-Scientific Reasoning	SEE-Scientific Reasoning	3
Social and Behavioral Science	SEE Social Science #1	SEE Social Science #1	3
English elective 1 (SU recommends ENG 160 or ENG 161 Intro to Linguistics)	ENG 231 Style and Editing	Program requirement (core course)	3
English elective 2	200-level English elective**	Program requirement	3
English elective 3	Any-level English elective**	Program requirement	3
English elective 4	Any-level English elective**	Program requirement	3
Elective 2	General Elective	General Elective	3
Elective 3	General Elective	General Elective	2

Total: 60 credits

*The BA degree at Stevenson requires students to complete two semesters of a foreign language from the point of placement or complete the 202 level of a foreign language.

**SU requires one 200-level literature, two 200-level English electives, and two additional any-level English electives. English electives may include creative writing, professional writing, literature courses, or internships

Remaining Courses to be taken at Stevenson

Students who complete the plan above including all recommended courses and earn the A.A. In English - Arts and Sciences Transfer will take the following courses at Stevenson to meet the B.A. requirements. Students who transfer before completing the associate degree may have more general education and program requirements to take and fewer free electives.

Suggested Course Sequence

Year 3 Fall Recommended Courses

• ENG 3xx Literature (Options vary) (3)
• ENG 3xx Elective (Options vary) (3)
• General Elective, Minor, or Professional Minor (3)
• General Elective, Minor, or Professional Minor (3)
• General Elective, Minor, or Professional Minor (3)

Credits: 15

Year 3 Spring Recommended Courses

• ENG 160 Introduction to Literary Studies (3)
• ENG 2S6 Introduction to Digital Publishing (3)
• ENG 331 Design Your Career (3)
• ENG 3xx Elective (Options vary) (3)
• General Elective, Minor, or Professional Minor (3)

Credits: 15

Year 4 Fall Recommended Courses

• ENG 332 Advanced Critical Approaches to Literature (3)
• ENG 401 Major Author or ENG 402 Major Work (3)
• General Elective, Minor, or Professional Minor (3)
• General Elective, Minor, or Professional Minor (3)
• General Elective, Minor, or Professional Minor (3)

Credits: 15

Year 4 Spring Recommended Courses

• ENG 420 Internship (3)
• General Elective, Minor, or Professional Minor (3)
• General Elective, Minor, or Professional Minor (3)
• General Elective, Minor, or Professional Minor (3)
• General Elective, Minor, or Professional Minor (3)

Credits: 15

3. Additional Provisions

• Courses that fulfill program requirements are only eligible for transfer if students have earned a grade of "C" or better. Courses used to fulfill only general education requirements are eligible for transfer if students have earned a grade of "D" or better, with the exception of college composition, which must be passed with a "C-" - 70% or higher.
• Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 at time of application.
• Stevenson participates in general education block transfer. Students entering Stevenson with an A.A., A.S., or A.A.T. degree from a Maryland community college will have met all of Stevenson's general education requirements, with the exception of a second composition course if not already taken. The equivalencies above detail the coursework students would take under the block transfer program. Not all programs are eligible for block transfer.
• Stevenson University will accept up to 70 credits from 2-year institutions. Up to 90 credits can be applied to degree requirements from a combination of 2-year institutions, 4-year institutions, and non-direct classroom instruction (including CLEP, AP, and other nationally recognized standardized examination scores). For additional information about credit transfer, please see: http://www.stevenson.edu/admissions-aid/getting-started/transfer-students/transfer-credit-evaluation/ 
• For non-direct classroom instruction, an appropriate score is determined by Stevenson University, and student must submit original test scores/results to Stevenson University. Tech Prep credits will not transfer. Credit awarded for prior learning  ("life experience") is not recognized by, and is not transferable to, Stevenson University.
• Students intending to transfer should complete the admission application for Stevenson University once they complete 45 credits of the Associate Degree program. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office at Stevenson University as soon as possible in regard to college deadlines for financial aid. Students who have completed an associate degree at a Maryland community college are guaranteed admissions to Stevenson

4. The Receiving Institution shall designate, and shall provide to the Sending Institution, the contact information for a staff person at the Receiving Institution who is responsible for the oversight of the transfer of Qualifying Students. The Sending Institution shall designate, and shall provide to the Receiving Institution, the contact information for a staff person at the Sending Institution who is responsible for the oversight of the transfer of Qualifying Students.

Sending Institution
Marcus Wright
Director of Transfer, Articulation and Career Alignment
[email protected]
410-777-2777

Receiving Institution
Dave Copenhaver
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
[email protected] 
443-352-4409

Should the staff person or position change, the institution will promptly provide new contact information to the partner institution and inform the Maryland Higher Education Commission of the change.

Additional contact information:

Sending Institution
Alycia Marshall 
AVP, Learning and Academic Affairs 
[email protected]  
410-777-2776

Receiving Institution
Bridget Brennan
AVP, Academic Affairs
[email protected]    
443-352-5445

5.  If the Qualifying Student is using federal Title 38 VA Education Benefits (GI Bill  Education Benefits), the Institutions shall adhere to all applicable U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regulations, including the regulations governing the awarding prior credit, as regulated under Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 21.4253(d)(3) and 21.4254(c)(4).

• For scholarship information please see the "Paying for College" page on http://www.stevenson.edu/transfer 

6. Each Institution shall adhere to all applicable transfer requirements set forth in the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Code of Maryland Regulations. 

7. Each Institution shall advise students regarding transfer opportunities under this Agreement, and shall advise students of financial aid opportunities and implications associated with the transfer. 

8. Should either Institution make changes to program requirements, the institution will inform the partner institution immediately. The articulation agreement should be updated to reflect the changes and forwarded to the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

C. Term and Termination

1. This agreement shall be effective on the date that it is signed by the appropriate and authorized representatives of each Institution.

2. Either Institution may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement upon delivering 60 days written notice to the other Institution and the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

3. Both Institutions agree to meet once every 2 year(s) to review the terms of this agreement.

D. Amendment

1. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the Institutions with respect to their rights and obligations in carrying out the terms of the Agreement, and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous agreements or understandings. 

2. This Agreement may be modified only by written amendment executed by both Institutions.

E. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Maryland.

F. Counterparts

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement.

G. Notice of Agreement

1. The Institutions agree to provide a copy of this Agreement, with any amendments, to the Maryland Higher Education Commission. This Agreement may be executed by way of electronic signature and signature pages may be exchanged electronically, and such signatures will be deemed original signatures.

2. The Institutions agree to provide copies of this Agreement to all relevant individuals and departments of the Institutions, including but not limited to students, academic department chairs participating in the transfer, offices of the president, registrar's offices, and financial aid offices.

H. No Third-Party Beneficiaries

There are no third-party beneficiaries to this Agreement.

I. Representations and Warranties of the Parties

Both Institutions represent and warrant that the following shall be true and correct as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, and shall continue to be true and correct during the term of this Agreement: 

1. The Institutions are and shall remain in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to this Agreement, as amended from time to time. 

2. Each Institution has taken all action necessary for the approval and execution of this Agreement. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Institutions have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives. 

Anne Arundel Community College
Michael Gavin, PhD 
Vice President for Learning
12/4/19

Stevenson University
Susan Thompson Gorman, PhD
EVP Academic Affairs and Provost
12/16/19

Date of next review: 2 years from date of last signature: 12/16/21

ACADEMIC PROGRAM ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AND
STEVENSON UNIVERSITY REGARDING TRANSFER FROM A.A. IN GRAPHIC
AND WEB DESIGN - VISUAL ARTS TRANSFER TO THE B.S. IN GRAPHIC DESIGN

This Academic Program Articulation Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Anne Arundel Community College (the “Sending Institution”) and Stevenson University (the “Receiving Institution”) (collectively, the “Institutions”) to facilitate the transfer of academic credits from A.A. in Graphic and Web Design - Visual Arts Transfer for the completion of the B.S. in Graphic Design (the “Program(s)”). 

A. Qualifying Students 

This Agreement pertains to the transfer of "Qualifying Students", i.e., those students who: 

1. Have successfully completed the program at the Sending Institution; 
2. Are enrolled in the Sending Institution, in good standing; and 
3. Are accepted for admission to the Receiving Institution. 

B. Responsibilities of the Institutions

The Institutions agree to implement the transfer of Qualifying Students in accordance with applicable law and the following requirements and protocols: 

1. A Qualifying Student may transfer from the Transferring Institution into the Receiving Institution for the completion of the Program. 

2. Courses that the Receiving School will accept credits towards completion of the Program include: 

Students must apply and be accepted to Stevenson University

Requirements at Anne Arundel Community College	Requirements at Stevenson University	Credits Transferred
ART 120 Digital Photography	PHOTO 141 Basic Digital Photography	3
ART 125 Drawing 1	ART 116 Drawing I	3
ART 166 Graphic Design 1	GDES 210 Comm. Design 1	3
ART 210 History of Western Art 2	ART 205 Art History Survey Topics	3
ART 230 Art Portfolio Development OR ART 250 Digital Portfolio Development	GDES elective	1
Program Elective: ART 103 Color (strongly recommended)	ART 113 Fundamentals of Design II	3
Program Elective: ART 170 Web Design I (strongly recommended)	GDES 208 Web Design I	3
Program Elective: ART 266 Graphic Design II (strongly recommended)	GDES 211 Communication Design II	3
Technology requirement: ART 106 Digital Design	GDES 125 Fundamentals of Digital Media	3
Elective: ART 264 Fundamentals of Typography (strongly recommended)	GDES 230 Typography I	3
Elective	General Elective	1
English Composition: ENG 101, ENG 101H, ENG 101A	ENG 151 Composition & Writing from Sources	3
English Composition: ENG 102, ENG 102H	ENG 152 Writing about Literature	3
Mathematics	Mathematics General Education Requirement	3
Social and Behavioral Sciences	Social Sciences Requirement (Social Sciences 1)	3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (different discipline previous course above)	Social Sciences Requirement (Social Sciences 2)	3
Arts and Humanities: ART 209 History of Western Art 1	ART 106 Introduction to Art History	3
Arts and Humanities: ART 100 Two-Dimensional Design	ART 110 Fundamentals of Design I	3
Biological and Physical Sciences Lab	Lab Science Requirement	4
Biological and Physical Sciences	2nd Science Requirement	3
Wellness requirement	General Elective	3

Maximum credits transferring to Stevenson University is 70.

Remaining Courses to be taken at Stevenson

Students who complete the plan above (including courses listed above as strongly recommended) and earn the Associate of Arts in Graphic and Web Design - Visual Arts Transfer will take the following courses at Stevenson to meet the B.S. requirements. Students who transfer before completing the AA or who do not follow the plan outlined above may have more general education and program requirements to take before being able to complete the program and fewer free electives.

Suggested Course Sequence

Year 3 Fall Recommended Courses

• GDES2 30 (3)
• FMI 102 (3)
• GDES 308(3)
• GDES 310 (3)
• GDES 290 Internship Prep (1)
• General Elective (2)

Credits: 15

Year 3 Spring Recommended Courses

• GDES 330 (3)
• GDES 390 Internship (3)
• Studio Elective (#1) (3)
• ART 113 (3)
• ART 117 (3)

Credits: 15

Year 4 Fall Recommended Courses

• GDES 410 (3)
• Studio Elective (#2) (3)
• ART 305 (3)
• General Elective (3)
• General Elective (3)

Credits: 15

Year 4 Spring Recommended Courses

• GDES 450 (3)
• Studio Elective (#3) (3)
• General Elective (3)
• General Elective (3)
• General Elective (3)

Credits: 15

3. Additional Provisions

• Courses that fulfill program requirements are only eligible for transfer if students have earned a grade of "C" or better. Courses used to fulfill only general education requirements are eligible for transfer if students have earned a grade of "D" or better, with the exception of college composition, which must be passed with a "C-" - 70% or higher.
• Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 at time of application.
• Stevenson participates in general education block transfer. Students entering Stevenson with an A.A., A.S., or A.A.T. degree from a Maryland community college will have met all of Stevenson's general education requirements, with the exception of a second composition course if not already taken. The equivalencies above detail the coursework students would take under the block transfer program. Not all programs are eligible for block transfer.
• Stevenson University will accept up to 70 credits from 2-year institutions. Up to 90 credits can be applied to degree requirements from a combination of 2-year institutions, 4-year institutions, and non-direct classroom instruction (including CLEP, AP, and other nationally recognized standardized examination scores). For additional information about credit transfer, please see: http://www.stevenson.edu/admissions-aid/getting-started/transfer-students/transfer-credit-evaluation/ 
• For non-direct classroom instruction, an appropriate score is determined by Stevenson University, and student must submit original test scores/results to Stevenson University. Tech Prep credits will not transfer. Credit awarded for prior learning  ("life experience") is not recognized by, and is not transferable to, Stevenson University.
• Students intending to transfer should complete the admission application for Stevenson University once they complete 45 credits of the Associate Degree program. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office at Stevenson University as soon as possible in regard to college deadlines for financial aid. Students who have completed an associate degree at a Maryland community college are guaranteed admissions to Stevenson

4. The Receiving Institution shall designate, and shall provide to the Sending Institution, the contact information for a staff person at the Receiving Institution who is responsible for the oversight of the transfer of Qualifying Students. The Sending Institution shall designate, and shall provide to the Receiving Institution, the contact information for a staff person at the Sending Institution who is responsible for the oversight of the transfer of Qualifying Students.

Sending Institution
Marcus Wright
Director of Transfer, Articulation and Career Alignment
[email protected]
410-777-2777

Receiving Institution
Dave Copenhaver
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
[email protected] 
443-352-4409

Should the staff person or position change, the institution will promptly provide new contact information to the partner institution and inform the Maryland Higher Education Commission of the change.

Additional contact information:

Sending Institution
Alycia Marshall 
AVP, Learning and Academic Affairs 
[email protected]  
410-777-2776

Receiving Institution
Bridget Brennan
AVP, Academic Affairs
[email protected]    
443-352-5445

5.  If the Qualifying Student is using federal Title 38 VA Education Benefits (GI Bill  Education Benefits), the Institutions shall adhere to all applicable U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regulations, including the regulations governing the awarding prior credit, as regulated under Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 21.4253(d)(3) and 21.4254(c)(4).

• For scholarship information please see the "Paying for College" page on http://www.stevenson.edu/transfer 

6. Each Institution shall adhere to all applicable transfer requirements set forth in the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Code of Maryland Regulations. 

7. Each Institution shall advise students regarding transfer opportunities under this Agreement, and shall advise students of financial aid opportunities and implications associated with the transfer. 

8. Should either Institution make changes to program requirements, the institution will inform the partner institution immediately. The articulation agreement should be updated to reflect the changes and forwarded to the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

C. Term and Termination

1. This agreement shall be effective on the date that it is signed by the appropriate and authorized representatives of each Institution.

2. Either Institution may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement upon delivering 60 days written notice to the other Institution and the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

3. Both Institutions agree to meet once every 2 year(s) to review the terms of this agreement.

D. Amendment

1. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the Institutions with respect to their rights and obligations in carrying out the terms of the Agreement, and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous agreements or understandings. 

2. This Agreement may be modified only by written amendment executed by both Institutions.

E. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Maryland.

F. Counterparts

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement.

G. Notice of Agreement

1. The Institutions agree to provide a copy of this Agreement, with any amendments, to the Maryland Higher Education Commission. This Agreement may be executed by way of electronic signature and signature pages may be exchanged electronically, and such signatures will be deemed original signatures.

2. The Institutions agree to provide copies of this Agreement to all relevant individuals and departments of the Institutions, including but not limited to students, academic department chairs participating in the transfer, offices of the president, registrar's offices, and financial aid offices.

H. No Third-Party Beneficiaries

There are no third-party beneficiaries to this Agreement.

I. Representations and Warranties of the Parties

Both Institutions represent and warrant that the following shall be true and correct as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, and shall continue to be true and correct during the term of this Agreement: 

1. The Institutions are and shall remain in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to this Agreement, as amended from time to time. 

2. Each Institution has taken all action necessary for the approval and execution of this Agreement. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Institutions have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives. 

Anne Arundel Community College
Michael Gavin, PhD 
Vice President for Learning
12/4/19

Stevenson University
Susan Thompson Gorman, PhD
EVP Academic Affairs and Provost
12/16/19

Date of next review: 10/24/21

ACADEMIC PROGRAM ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AND
STEVENSON UNIVERSITY REGARDING TRANSFER FROM MEDICAL
LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY TO MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

This Academic Program Articulation Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Anne Arundel Community College (the “Sending Institution”) and Stevenson University (the “Receiving Institution”) (collectively, the “Institutions”) to facilitate the transfer of academic credits from Medical Laboratory Technology for the completion of the Medical Laboratory Science (the “Program(s)”). 

A. Qualifying Students 

This Agreement pertains to the transfer of "Qualifying Students", i.e., those students who: 

1. Have successfully completed the program at the Sending Institution; 
2. Are enrolled in the Sending Institution, in good standing; and 
3. Are accepted for admission to the Receiving Institution. 

B. Responsibilities of the Institutions

The Institutions agree to implement the transfer of Qualifying Students in accordance with applicable law and the following requirements and protocols: 

1. A Qualifying Student may transfer from the Transferring Institution into the Receiving Institution for the completion of the Program. 

2. Courses that the Receiving School will accept credits for towards completion of the Program include: take prior to transferring to Stevenson University, contact Stevenson Admissions at 443-352-4450. 

Community College Degree Requirements	Stevenson Equivalency	Credits Transferred
BIO 231 Human Biology I or BIO 233 Anatomy & Physiology I SU Recommends: BIO 231 Human Biology I	Fulfills BIO 222 Human Anatomy requirement for MLS majors	4
MLT 100 Intro to Medical Laboratory I & MLT 102 Quality Assurance and Quality Control	MLS 210 Principles of Laboratory Science	5
MLT 101 Urinalysis and Body fluids & MLT 277 Clinical Chemistry Practicum (includes Urinalysis and Body fluids)	MLS 320 Urinalysis & Body fluids & MLS 320L Urinalysis & Body fluids Laboratory	5
MLT 202 Clinical Microbiology & MLT 278 Clinical Microbiology Practicum	MLS 330 Clinical Microbiology I & MLS 330L Clinical Microbiology I Laboratory	6
MLT 203 Clinical Chemistry & MLT 206 Advanced Clinical Chemistry	MLS 325 Clinical Chemistry I & MLS 325L Clinical Chemistry I Laboratory	6
MLT 205 Clinical Hematology and MLT 276 Clinical Hematology Practicum	MLS 310 Hematology I & MLS 310L Hematology I Laboratory	6
MLT 204 Clinical Immunology/Immunohematology & MLTS 279 Clinical Immunohematology Practicum	Elective Credit	6
MLT 208 Clinical Review	Elective Credit	2
CTA 100 Computing and Information Technology or CTP 103 Theories and Applications of Digital Technology	Elective Credit (Does not fulfill any program requirements)	-
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1 OR ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1	ENG 151: College Writing I	3
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2	ENG 152: College Writing II	3
COM 111 Fundamentals of Oral Communication or COM 116 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers	CM 101 Public Speaking Satisfies General Education Communication Intensive and fulfills MLS 311 Communication & Cultural Competence in Healthcare program requirement	3
BIO 223 General Microbiology CHE 111 General Chemistry I	BIO 203 Microbiology (Program Requirement and Lab Science Requirement) CHEM 115 General Chemistry I and CHEM 115 Lab (Program Requirement and Lab Science Requirement)	8
MAT 137 College Algebra	MATH-191TR Satisfies College Algebra	3
SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology	SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology Satisfies General Education Social Science	3

Total credits: 63

Student transferring into the Stevenson University B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science Program with an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology and American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)-certification will be able to waive the following required courses from their B.S. degree:

• BIO 113-General Biology I and BIO 113L-General Biology Lab and
• CHEM 116 General Chemistry II and CHEM 116L General Chemistry II Laboratory

In addition, it is highly recommended students take the following required courses, prior to matriculation at Stevenson University:

1. BIO 232 Human Biology II at AACC, which fulfills BIO 322 Physiology
2. CHE 113 Fundamentals of Organic and Biochemistry at AACC, which transfers as BIO 217 Principles of Biochemistry

Suggested Course Sequence

With the assumption that the AACC-MLT graduate has taken Human Biology II and Fundamentals of Organic and Biochemistry prior to the start of the junior year of the program, the Junior (3rd year) and Senior year (4th year) would be structured as below:

Year 3 Fall Recommended Courses

• MLS 315 Clinical Mycology, Parasitology & Virology (2)
• MLS 338/338L Molecular & Immunologic Diagnostics (4)
• SCI 215 Writing in the Sciences (3)
• Humanities Requirement (1 of 4) (3)
• Humanities Requirement (2 of 4) (3)

Credits: 15

Year 3 Spring Recommended Courses

• BIO 230 Genetics (4)
• MATH 136 Introduction to Statistics (4)
• Humanities Requirement (3 of 4) (3)
• Fine Arts Requirement (3)
• Social Science II Requirement (3)

Credits: 17

Year 4 Fall Recommended Courses

• MLS 405 Transfusion Medicine (4)
• MLS 410 Hematology II (3)
• MLS 420 Clinical Microbiology II (4)
• MLS 425 Clinical Chemistry II (3)
• MLS 335 Clinical Lab Management (3)

Credits: 17

Year 4 Spring Recommended Courses

• MLS 430 Professional Research & Writing (4)
• MLS 431 Clinical Chemistry Practice (3)
• MLS 432 Clinical Hematology Practice (3)
• MLS 433 Clinical Microbiology Practice (3)
• MLS 434 Clinical Immunohematology Practice (3)

Credits: 16

3. Additional Provisions

• Courses that fulfill program requirements are only eligible for transfer if students have earned a grade of "C" or better. Courses used to fulfill only general education requirements are eligible for transfer if students have earned a grade of "D" or better, with the exception of college composition, which must be passed with a "C-" - 70% or higher.
• Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 at time of application.
• Stevenson participates in general education block transfer. Students entering Stevenson with an A.A., A.S., or A.A.T. degree from a Maryland community college will have met all of Stevenson's general education requirements, with the exception of a second composition course if not already taken. The equivalencies above detail the coursework students would take under the block transfer program. Not all programs are eligible for block transfer.
• Stevenson University will accept up to 70 credits from 2-year institutions. Up to 90 credits can be applied to degree requirements from a combination of 2-year institutions, 4-year institutions, and non-direct classroom instruction (including CLEP, AP, and other nationally recognized standardized examination scores). For additional information about credit transfer, please see: http://www.stevenson.edu/admissions-aid/getting-started/transfer-students/transfer-credit-evaluation/ 
• For non-direct classroom instruction, an appropriate score is determined by Stevenson University, and student must submit original test scores/results to Stevenson University. Tech Prep credits will not transfer. Credit awarded for prior learning  ("life experience") is not recognized by, and is not transferable to, Stevenson University.
• Students intending to transfer should complete the admission application for Stevenson University once they complete 45 credits of the Associate Degree program. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office at Stevenson University as soon as possible in regard to college deadlines for financial aid. Students who have completed an associate degree at a Maryland community college are guaranteed admissions to Stevenson

4. The Receiving Institution shall designate, and shall provide to the Sending Institution, the contact information for a staff person at the Receiving Institution who is responsible for the oversight of the transfer of Qualifying Students. The Sending Institution shall designate, and shall provide to the Receiving Institution, the contact information for a staff person at the Sending Institution who is responsible for the oversight of the transfer of Qualifying Students.

Sending Institution
Marcus Wright
Director of Transfer, Articulation and Career Alignment
[email protected]
410-777-2777

Receiving Institution
Dave Copenhaver
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
[email protected] 
443-352-4409

Should the staff person or position change, the institution will promptly provide new contact information to the partner institution and inform the Maryland Higher Education Commission of the change.

Additional contact information:

Sending Institution
Alycia Marshall 
AVP, Learning and Academic Affairs 
[email protected]  
410-777-2776

Receiving Institution
Amanda Hostalka
Vice Provost, Outreach
[email protected]     
443-394-9549

5.  If the Qualifying Student is using federal Title 38 VA Education Benefits (GI Bill  Education Benefits), the Institutions shall adhere to all applicable U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regulations, including the regulations governing the awarding prior credit, as regulated under Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 21.4253(d)(3) and 21.4254(c)(4).

• For scholarship information please see the "Paying for College" page on http://www.stevenson.edu/transfer 

6. Each Institution shall adhere to all applicable transfer requirements set forth in the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Code of Maryland Regulations. 

7. Each Institution shall advise students regarding transfer opportunities under this Agreement, and shall advise students of financial aid opportunities and implications associated with the transfer. 

8. Should either Institution make changes to program requirements, the institution will inform the partner institution immediately. The articulation agreement should be updated to reflect the changes and forwarded to the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

C. Term and Termination

1. This agreement shall be effective on the date that it is signed by the appropriate and authorized representatives of each Institution.

2. Either Institution may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement upon delivering 60 days written notice to the other Institution and the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

3. Both Institutions agree to meet once every 2 year(s) to review the terms of this agreement.

D. Amendment

1. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the Institutions with respect to their rights and obligations in carrying out the terms of the Agreement, and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous agreements or understandings. 

2. This Agreement may be modified only by written amendment executed by both Institutions.

E. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Maryland.

F. Counterparts

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement. This Agreement may be executed by way of electronic signature and signature pages may be exchanged electronically, and such signatures will be deemed original signatures.

G. Notice of Agreement

1. The Institutions agree to provide a copy of this Agreement, with any amendments, to the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

2. The Institutions agree to provide copies of this Agreement to all relevant individuals and departments of the Institutions, including but not limited to students, academic department chairs participating in the transfer, offices of the president, registrar's offices, and financial aid offices.

H. Trademarks

Each Party grants to the other a royalty-free, non-exclusive, non-transferable revocable license to use its name, logos, and other trademarks for the limited purpose of this Agreement, including marketing and advertising campaigns, only with the prior express written permission of the other Party. Except as specified authorized in the Agreement, neither Party shall use i) the name, logos or trademarks of the other, ii) the name or likeness of any employee or officer of the other in connection with any product, service, promotion, news, release or other publicity without the prior written permission of the other Party and, if necessary, of the individual whose name or likeness may be under consideration. All uses of College trademarks shall comply with College guideline for the use of its trademarks.

I. No Third-Party Beneficiaries

1. There are no third-party beneficiaries to this Agreement.

J. Representations and Warranties of the Parties

Both Institutions represent and warrant that the following shall be true and correct as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, and shall continue to be true and correct during the term of this Agreement:

1. The Institutions are and shall remain in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to this Agreement, as amended from time to time.

2. Each Institution has taken all action necessary for the approval and execution of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Institutions have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives. 

Anne Arundel Community College
Michael Gavin, PhD 
President or Chief Academic Officer
Dec 1, 2020

Stevenson University
Susan Thompson Gorman, PhD
Executive Vice President Academic Affairs and Provost
Dec 1, 2020

Date of next review (2 years from date of last signature):

Memorandum of Understanding
Associate Degree in Nursing to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Option:
A Collaborative Degree Option of the Anne Arundel Community College and Stevenson University, Inc.

I. Summary

a. Anne Arundel Community College ("AACC") and Stevenson University, Inc. ("SU") agree to offer a collaborative option in which students will pursue an Associate of Science ("AS") degree in Nursing at AACC and then continue to complete a Bachelor of Science ("BS") degree in Nursing at SU.

b. This document shall be referred to as the "MOU", and the collaborative course of study which is the subject of this MOU is designated the "ATB".

II. Overview

a. The goal of the ATB is to increase the number of Baccalaureate prepared nurses in the community. This relationship will provide for an ease of transition and foster a relationship that encourages degree completion. Students will be simultaneously enrolled in both institutions during the time period in which they are earning the AS degree.

b. Following successful completion of the NCLEX-RN  exam, students will be enrolled only at SU for the completion of the BS degree.

III. General Requirements

a. Students must meet application requirements for AACC as a degree-seeking student during the time they are enrolled in the AS degree portion of the curriculum.

b. Students must meet the application requirements for SU as a degree-seeking student during the entire time they are enrolled in the ATB.

c. Students must be dually enrolled at AACC and SU for the time period during which they are earning their AS degree in Nursing.

d. Students must meet programmatic screening requirements established by mutual consent of the two institutions for full acceptance into the ATB.

e. Students must meet programmatic progression policy requirements to meet academic rigor throughout matriculation. Procedures regarding disciplinary action and, as warranted, program dismissal, will be established by SU and AACC to insure compliance.

f. The AS degree will be awarded by AACC upon successful completion of the nursing AS degree requirements.

g. Students must pass the NCLEX-RN examination prior to enrollment in SU NURS 424: Health in the Community.

h. The BS degree will be awarded by SU upon successful completion of the BS degree requirements.

IV. The Collaborative ATB Committee

a. A Collaborative ATB Committee, ("The ATB Committee") composed of AACC and SU representatives, will be designated to serve as the leadership for the ATB.

b. The ATB Committee's purpose will be to establish screening criteria, to draft and recommend policies and procedures for the efficient administration of the ATB, and to annually review this Memorandum of Understanding and make recommendations for changes as appropriate. The A TB Committee will be co-chaired by a representative from each institution and will meet no less than once every year.

c. Appointments to the Collaborative ATB Committee will be made by the AACC Nursing Program Administrator and the SU Associate Dean, GPS Nursing.

V. Curriculum

a. SU and AACC will identify one person from each institution who will be the primary contact person for the ATB and who will provide coordination between the institutions. Each party may designate a contact person by written communication to the other institution on an as-needed basis. The person so identified shall be designated the Institutional Representative ("IR").

b. The IR will propose curricular and/or programmatic changes, subject to approval by the respective institution. Any such changes that effect AS degree requirements will be submitted to the respective AACC curriculum approval body, which has responsibility for final approval.

c. Similarly, any such programmatic and/or curricular changes that affect the BS degree requirements will be submitted to a SU curriculum approval body, which has responsibility for final approval.

d. The AACC Nursing Program Administrator, in consultation with the !Rs, will be responsible for assuring that the A TB' s curriculum content meets accreditation requirements for the AS degree. This includes notification to the Maryland Board of Nursing and any accrediting agencies identified by the AACC Nursing Program.

e. The SU Associate Dean, GPS Nursing, in consultation with the IRs, will be responsible for assuring that the BS curriculum content meets accreditation requirements for the BS degree. This includes notification to the Maryland Board of Nursing and any accrediting agencies identified by SU and Department of Nursing.

f. AACC and SU shall each retain control of their respective courses, for which they have responsibility under this MOU, including but not limited to materials, content and instructional methods.

VI. Admissions

a. Students will complete an application for admission into AACC and an application through Selective Admissions to the A TB, and pay all appropriate application fees to AACC. Students will sign a statement granting permission to forward applications and/or related documents to SU.

b. Selected students will then complete the appropriate enrollment process for matriculation into SU. SU does not guarantee admission to any student; all students wishing to matriculate to SU shall be subject to all of SU's university and departmental admissions criteria.

VII. Administration

a. The Collaborative A TB Committee shall oversee administrative issues related to admission processes, registration, billing, financial aid, student codes of conduct, academic standards, departmental standards, and other related student services for the ATB.

b. The ATB shall be administered in accord with the policies and procedure of each institution. When in conflict the Collaborative ATB committee shall make a good  faith effort to resolve conflicts and disputes between the institutions. Neither institution shall be required to contravene any internal policy or law in the completion of its duties under this MOU.

VIII. Student Services

a. Advising

i. Academic advising for the ATB requirements, including General Education and prerequisite requirements for entry into the AS Degree po1tion of the A TB will be the responsibility of both institutions.

ii. Advising may be provided by SU or AACC personnel before the student is admitted to AACC. Once admitted, students will be assigned a AACC advisor for the duration of the AS degree portion of the ATB option, and a SU advisor for the entire duration of the A TB option. AACC and SU advisors will regularly confer about advisees.

iii. ATB information will be provided to each institution by the other institution for pre-advising purposes, so that each institution can knowledgeably respond to student questions about the option.

b. Campus Access

i. Web-based technology will be utilized for providing assistance with administrative procedures, including admissions, financial aid, registration and billing, grade collection and reporting, etc. Complete ATB information will be hosted on both AACC's and SU's nursing websites.

ii. Once admitted to the ATB option, students will have access to all student services at AACC, including but not limited to the library, recreation facilities, athletic events, etc. until the completion of the AS degree requirements. Students will have access to all student services at SU during the entire enrollment in the ATB option.

iii. Each party represents and warrants that it is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability, or other lawfully prohibited reasons. Neither party shall discriminate with respect to acceptance of qualified applicants into the option.

c. Student Records

i. Student records for the AS Degree will be maintained by AACC.

ii. Student records for the BS Degree will be maintained by SU.

iii. All AACC credits for non-nursing courses associated with the ATB will be transferred to SU. SU will award 30 upper division credits upon passage of NCLEX-RN.

iv. Any SU credits which will be transferred to AACC in partial completion of AS Degree requirements will be posted on the students' records at AACC.

v. Each party shall maintain the confidentiality of all student records which comes into its possession, in accordance with FERPA, state and local confidentiality laws and institutional policies.

d. Financial Aid

i. SU will serve as the parent institution for awarding and dispersing of financial aid during student matriculation in the ATB option. SU will serve as the parent institution for awarding and dispersing of financial aid after the Associate degree has been awarded.

ii. AACC will join in a formal consortium agreement with SU for administration of financial aid for the students in the ATB option.

e. Registration

i. All information related to registration, including course offerings and schedule of classes for courses required for the ATB will be available through AACC Nursing website and SU Nursing website, developed jointly through the ATB coordinating committee or designee.

ii. Students will register for their AACC nursing courses through AACC, and for their SU courses through SU.

IX. Distribution of Tuition and Fees

a. Revenue

i. AACC nursing students and nursing alumni will receive a 20% discount on SU tuition specifically for the ATB, RNBS and/or RNMS options. This discount does not apply to SU student fees, books, or supplies.

ii. Students will be billed separately by each institution and will pay for tuition and fees separately to each institution.

iii. Students will be billed for AACC courses and fees at AACC rates and SU courses and fees at SU rates.

iv. Students pursuing coursework provided by AACC will adhere to the protocols and policies related to course registration, drop/add, and course withdrawal and issue of refunds as established by AACC.

v. Students pursuing coursework provided by SU will adhere to the protocols and policies related to course registration, drop/add, and course withdrawal and issue refunds as established by SU.

vi. Students will be considered dually enrolled in both institutions once they have been accepted into the ATB and as long as they continue to meet the qualifications for the option.

vii. SU will be responsible for issuing refunds to students for SU courses.

viii. AACC will be responsible for issuing refunds to students for AACC courses.

b. Expenses

i. SU's operating expenses (e.g., phone, copying, library and technology, office supplies, and travel) will be paid by SU.

ii. AACC's operating expenses (e.g., phone, copying, library and technology, office supplies, and travel) will be paid by AACC.

iii. SU and AACC will establish a mechanism for each institution to contribute funds jointly to cover (a) marketing and promotional costs, e.g. open houses, printing, blast emails, promotional supplies, and (b) administrative expenses e.g., joint meetings, travel costs related to advisory board.

X. Faculty

a. The AACC Nursing Program Administrator will determine all teaching assignments for the AS degree courses offered at AACC.

b. The SU Associate Dean -GPS Nursing will determine all teaching assignments for the ATB courses offered through SU.

c. Each party shall be separately responsible for its faculty who teach its own courses in the option.

d. Each patty shall be responsible for the actions and omissions of their agents, servants and employees who participate in the collaborative ATB program, and each party shall indemnify and hold the-other patty harmless from the acts and omissions of each's respective faculty, administrators, employees and agents.

XI. Review/Modification of this Memorandum of Understanding

a. This Memorandum of Understanding will be reviewed annually by the Collaborative ATB Committee.

b. This MOU may be modified only by written agreement signed by the authorized representatives of both parties

c. Substantial changes to the ATB, curtailment or discontinuance of the ATB will be submitted to the Maryland Higher Education Commission through a transmittal letter signed by the Presidents and Provosts/Vice President for Academic Affairs from both institutions.

d. This MOU shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of Maryland.

XII. Effective Date and Term

a. This MOU becomes effective upon signature by all parties and shall continue in effect unless terminated by either party. Either party may terminate this MOU upon written notice to non-terminating party no later than 60 days prior to the beginning of the non-terminating party's subsequent semester.

b. In the event of termination, each party agrees that students enrolled in the ATB at the time of the written notice of termination is given may continue to participate in the ATB until such student has the opportunity to complete the required courses and earn a BS degree. However, in no event shall this obligation survive for more than two years after the effective termination date of this MOU.

c. This MOU constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the degree ATB described in the "Summary and Overview" sections and supersedes all previous agreements between the parties related to the option, whether written or oral.

We, the undersigned, approve this agreement on behalf of our respective institutions.

Anne Arundel Community College, by

Dr. Dawn Lindsay, President

Dr. Michael Gavin
Vice President for Learning

Elizabeth H. Appel, M.S.W., LCSW-C
Dean, School of Health Professions

Beth Batturs-Martin, RN, MSN
Director of Nursing and Healthcare Initiatives

Stevenson University, Inc., by

Claire E. Moore
Interim President

Susan T. Gorman
Executive Vice President Academic Affairs and Provost
5/31/17

Jeanne M. Geiger-Brown
Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions
5/26/17

Ellen Clayton, RN, MSN
Chair, Department of Nursing
5/27/17

Joyce K. Becker, JD
Dean, School of Graduate and Professional Studies
Stevenon University, Inc.
5/25/17

Judith A. Feustle, ScD, RN
Associate Dean, Graduate and Professional Studies
5-25-2017

ACADEMIC PROGRAM ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AND
STEVENSON UNIVERSITY REGARDING TRANSFER FROM A.A. IN
PSYCHOLOGY, ARTS AND SCIENCE TRANSFER TO THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY

This Academic Program Articulation Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Anne Arundel Community College (the “Sending Institution”) and Stevenson University (the “Receiving Institution”) (collectively, the “Institutions”) to facilitate the transfer of academic credits from A.A. in Psychology, Arts and Science Transfer for the completion of the B.S. in Psychology (the “Program(s)”). 

A. Qualifying Students 

This Agreement pertains to the transfer of "Qualifying Students", i.e., those students who: 

1. Have successfully completed the program at the Sending Institution; 
2. Are enrolled in the Sending Institution, in good standing; and 
3. Are accepted for admission to the Receiving Institution. 

B. Responsibilities of the Institutions

The Institutions agree to implement the transfer of Qualifying Students in accordance with applicable law and the following requirements and protocols: 

1. A Qualifying Student may transfer into from the Transferring Institution into the Receiving Institution for the completion of the Program. 

2. Courses that the Receiving School will accept credits towards completion of the Program include: 

Anne Arundel Community College	Stevenson University	Category	Credits Transferred
PSY 100 - Career Development and Assessment	Psychology Elective	Program Requirements	3
PSY 111: Introduction to Psychology	PSY 101 Program and Social Science Requirement	Program Requirements	3
PSY 211- Developmental Psychology OR PSY 214 - Abnormal Psychology	PSY 108 Human Growth and Development OR PSY 215 Psychopathology	Program Requirements	3-4
Take one of the following: PSY 102 - Psychology of African Americans PSY 205 - Child Psychology PSY 208 - Adolescent Psychology PSY 212 - Personality Psychology PSY 221 - Psychology of Men PSY 222 - Psychology of Women PSY 224 - Multicultural Psychology PSY 232 - Sport Psychology	Psychology Elective 200-level	Program Requirements	3
SU recommends these specific electives from the list of electives under program requirements: - PSY 250 Statistics in Social & Behavioral Sciences -PSY 216 Human Sexuality -PSY 223 Social Psychology - PSY 211 Developmental Psychology OR PSY 214 - Abnormal Psychology (whichever not taken above)	-PSY 136 Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences -PSY 208 Human Sexuality (counts as general elective) -PSY 262 Social Psychology -PSY 108 Human Growth and Development OR PSY 215 Psychopathology	Electives	12
ENG 101, ENG 101H, ENG 101A ENG 102, ENG 102H	ENG 151: English Composition ENG 152: Writing About Literature	General Education Requirements - English Composition and literature	6
Sophomore literature course	Humanities requirement	General Education Requirements - Arts and Humanities	3
Communications Course	Communications-Intensive Requirement	General Education Requirements - Arts and Humanities	3
2 courses, 1 lab	Scientific Reasoning and Scientific Reasoning-Lab	General Education Requirements - Biological and Physical Sciences	7
Health/Fitness/Wellness General Education	General Elective	General Education Requirements - Health/Fitness/Wellness	3
MAT 137 or higher (strongly recommended	Math Requirement	General Education Requirements - Mathematics	4
Social & Behavioral Science course (except HIS) AND HIS 111, 112, 211, or 212	Social Science Requirement Humanities requirement	General Education Requirements - Social and Behavioral Sciences	6
General Education Technology requirement	Elective Credit	General Education Requirements - Technology	3
Elective coursework	Elective Credit	General Education Requirements - Additional Electives	2

Total: 60 AACC credits

Please note: a minimum of 60 credits are needed for the associate degree

Remaining Courses to be taken at Stevenson

Students who complete the plan above and earn the A.A. in Psychology, Arts and Science Transfer will take the following courses at Stevenson to meet the 8.5. requirements. Students who transfer before completing the AA may have more general education and program requirements to take and fewer free electives.

General Education Requirements (0 credits)
Major Requirements (38 credits)
Additional Credits Needed: 22 credits of general electives
Total credits to be taken at SU: 60

Suggested Course Sequence

Year 3 Fall Recommended Courses

• PSY 201 Writing for Psychology (3)
• PSY 205 Career Development I (1)
• PSY 230 Basic Counseling Skills (4)
• PSY 260 Behavioral Approaches to Change (3)
• PSY 261 Biological Psychology (3)

Credits: 14

Year 3 Spring Recommended Courses

• PSY 263 Cognitive Psychology (3)
• PSY 270 Research Methods and Data Analysis i (4)
• PSY 305 Career Development II (1)
• PSY elective 300-400 level (3)
• General Elective (3)
• General Elective (3)

Credits: 17

Year 4 Fall Recommended Courses

• PSY 333 Tests and Measurement (4)
• PSY 405 Career Development III (1)
• General Elective (3)
• General Elective (3)
• General Elective (3)

Credits: 14

Year 4 Spring Recommended Courses

• PSY 343 Research Methods and Data Analysis II (4)
• PSY 450 Internship (3)
• General Elective (3)
• General Elective (3)
• General Elective (3)

Credits: 15

3. Additional Provisions

• Courses that fulfill program requirements are only eligible for transfer if students have earned a grade of "C" or better. Courses used to fulfill only general education requirements are eligible for transfer if students have earned a grade of "D" or better.
• Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 at time of application.
• Stevenson participates in general education block transfer. Students entering Stevenson with an A.A., A.S., or A.A.T. degree from a Maryland community college will have met all of Stevenson's general education requirements, with the exception of a second composition course if not already taken. The equivalencies above detail the coursework students would take under the block transfer program. Not all programs are eligible for block transfer.
• Stevenson University will accept up to 70 credits from 2-year institutions. Up to 90 credits can be applied to degree requirements from a combination of 2-year institutions, 4-year institutions, and non-direct classroom instruction (including CLEP, AP, and other nationally recognized standardized examination scores). For additional information about credit transfer, please see: http://www.stevenson.edu/admissions-aid/getting-started/transfer-students/transfer-credit-evaluation/ 
• For non-direct classroom instruction, an appropriate score is determined by Stevenson University, and student must submit original test scores/results to Stevenson University. Tech Prep credits will not transfer. Credit awarded for prior learning  ("life experience") is not recognized by, and is not transferable to, Stevenson University.
• Students intending to transfer should complete the admission application for Stevenson University once they complete 45 credits of the Associate Degree program. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office at Stevenson University as soon as possible in regard to college deadlines for financial aid. Students who have completed an associate degree at a Maryland community college are guaranteed admissions to Stevenson

4. The Receiving Institution shall designate, and shall provide to the Sending Institution, the contact information for a staff person at the Receiving Institution who is responsible for the oversight of the transfer of Qualifying Students. The Sending Institution shall designate, and shall provide to the Receiving Institution, the contact information for a staff person at the Sending Institution who is responsible for the oversight of the transfer of Qualifying Students.

Sending Institution
Marcus Wright
Director of Transfer, Articulation and Career Alignment
[email protected]
410-777-2777

Receiving Institution
Dave Copenhaver
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
[email protected] 
443-352-4409

Should the staff person or position change, the institution will promptly provide new contact information to the partner institution and inform the Maryland Higher Education Commission of the change.

Additional contact information:

Sending Institution
Alycia Marshall 
AVP, Learning and Academic Affairs 
[email protected]  
410-777-2776

Receiving Institution
Bridget Brennan
AVP, Academic Affairs
[email protected]    
443-352-5445

5.  If the Qualifying Student is using federal Title 38 VA Education Benefits (GI Bill  Education Benefits), the Institutions shall adhere to all applicable U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regulations, including the regulations governing the awarding prior credit, as regulated under Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 21.4253(d)(3) and 21.4254(c)(4).

• For scholarship information please see the "Paying for College" page on http://www.stevenson.edu/transfer 

6. Each Institution shall adhere to all applicable transfer requirements set forth in the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Code of Maryland Regulations. 

7. Each Institution shall advise students regarding transfer opportunities under this Agreement, and shall advise students of financial aid opportunities and implications associated with the transfer. 

8. Should either Institution make changes to program requirements, the institution will inform the partner institution immediately. The articulation agreement should be updated to reflect the changes and forwarded to the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

C. Term and Termination

1. This agreement shall be effective on the date that it is signed by the appropriate and authorized representatives of each Institution.

2. Either Institution may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement upon delivering 60 days written notice to the other Institution and the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

3. Both Institutions agree to meet once every 2 year(s) to review the terms of this agreement.

D. Amendment

1. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the Institutions with respect to their rights and obligations in carrying out the terms of the Agreement, and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous agreements or understandings. 

2. This Agreement may be modified only by written amendment executed by both Institutions.

E. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Maryland.

F. Counterparts

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement.

G. Notice of Agreement

1. The Institutions agree to provide a copy of this Agreement, with any amendments, to the Maryland Higher Education Commission. This Agreement may be executed by way of electronic signature and signature pages may be exchanged electronically, and such signatures will be deemed original signatures.

2. The Institutions agree to provide copies of this Agreement to all relevant individuals and departments of the Institutions, including but not limited to students, academic department chairs participating in the transfer, offices of the president, registrar's offices, and financial aid offices.

H. No Third-Party Beneficiaries

There are no third-party beneficiaries to this Agreement.

I. Representations and Warranties of the Parties

Both Institutions represent and warrant that the following shall be true and correct as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, and shall continue to be true and correct during the term of this Agreement: 

1. The Institutions are and shall remain in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to this Agreement, as amended from time to time. 

2. Each Institution has taken all action necessary for the approval and execution of this Agreement. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Institutions have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives. 

Anne Arundel Community College
Michael Gavin, PhD 
Vice President for Learning
4/9/19

Stevenson University
Susan Thompson Gorman, PhD
EVP Academic Affairs and Provost
04/02/19

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Stevenson University, Inc. and Anne Arundel Community College

This Memorandum of Understanding (“Agreement”) is made by and between Stevenson University Online, a division of Stevenson University, Inc., 100 Campus Circle, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117 (“Stevenson University”) and Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Parkway, Arnold, MD 21012 (“AACC”) (individually, a “Party” and collectively, the “Parties”).

A. Purpose:

1. The Agreement memorializes an initiative between Stevenson University and AACC to provide educational opportunities and incentives through Stevenson University Online degree programs for AACC graduates and employees.

2. Liaisons
The Parties designate the individuals below to serve as the primary point of contact (“Liaison”) and be primarily responsible for the planning, execution, and exchange of information under this Agreement. Should the Liaison change, the Party will promptly provide new contact to the other Party in writing.

AACC Liaison
Marcus Wright
Director of Transfer, Articulation & Career Alignment
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012
410-777-2777
[email protected]

Stevenson University Liaison
Amanda Millar
Senior Director, Enrollment and Admissions
1525 Greenspring Valley Road
Stevenson, MD 21153
443-352-4243
[email protected]

B. Stevenson University’s Responsibilities:

1. Provide courses leading to the appropriate Bachelor of Science degree through a Transfer Evaluation Report.

2. Provide AACC with all appropriate and important information that needs to be communicated to the participating graduates and employees of AACC.

3. Provide a contact to act as a liaison between Stevenson University Online and AACC.

4. Advise all incoming students of their course sequence, potential transfer credits, and/or program credit review.

C. AACC’s Responsibilities:

1. Provide Stevenson University Online information, in accordance with the Publicity and Promotion provisions of this Agreement, to AACC students and employees.

2. Support Stevenson University recruitment, in accordance with the Publicity and Promotion provisions of this Agreement.

3. Invite Stevenson University to promote programs on-site and virtual during college/transfer fairs or campus visits.

4. Provide Stevenson University with a direct contact person responsible for programs/ services under this Agreement. 

5. Provide suitable space, inclusive of a table and chairs, for Stevenson University’s recruiter/advisor in an appropriate location on all AACC campus locations during Stevenson University’s recruiting/advising visits.

D. General Principles:

1. The Online Bachelor Degree programs are designed for students with at least a high school diploma or GED, and/or associate degree holders of a community college.

2. Students who apply to Stevenson University must meet all standard academic requirements for admission to the particular program.

3. Designated institutional liaisons at Stevenson University and AACC will ensure that appropriate personnel in their respective institutions are aware of this agreement, including administration, managers, employees, members, deans, faculty, transfer office personnel, and other staff.

4. Stevenson University and AACC agree to monitor the performance of this Agreement and to revise it as necessary.

5. Representatives from both institutions will agree to meet at least, but not limited to, twice annually. These meetings will help facilitate any changes, problems, or items that need to be updated or corrected.

E. Stevenson University Tuition Discount:

1. Stevenson University will offer AACC graduates enrolled as a degree-seeking student in a Stevenson University Online undergraduate degree program a 20% tuition discount, in eligible undergraduate programs. See Addendum A and B for specific cost information and a list of eligible programs, respectively.

2. Stevenson University will offer employees of AACC enrolled as a degree-seeking student in a Stevenson University Online Undergraduate degree program, Master’s degree program, or Post-baccalaureate Certificate program a 20% tuition discount, in eligible undergraduate, graduate and post-baccalaureate certificate programs. See Addendum A and B for specific cost information and a list of eligible undergraduate programs; and Addendum C and D for specific cost information and a list of eligible graduate and postbaccalaureate certificate programs.

3. The tuition discount can only be applied to one academic program at a time and cannot be combined with other partnership discounts.

4. The tuition discount is for tuition only and cannot be applied to supplies, books, fees or other costs associated with the program(s).

5. The student is ultimately responsible for any fees or tuition owed to Stevenson University.

6. The tuition discount is not retroactive; however, current Stevenson University Online students who are graduates or employees of AACC are eligible for the tuition discount beginning the Summer 2024 semester start after this Agreement is fully executed.

7. Stevenson University will give written notice to AACC’s designated liaison sixty (60) days in advance should tuition and/or fees rise.

F. Publicity and Promotion:

1. During the term of this Agreement, Stevenson University and AACC will develop a marketing and student recruitment plan to promote this Agreement and to inform students of the opportunities available. 

2. Any and all marketing, promotional or publication materials developed by one Party must be reviewed and approved in writing by the other Party prior to use of any such materials.

3. AACC agrees to promote any and all Stevenson University online programs contained in this Agreement to AACC students by allowing Stevenson University to place marketing materials in AACC alumni and employee centered departments on campus.

G. Trademark:

1. Each Party grants to the other a royalty-free, non-exclusive, non-transferable revocable license to use its name, logos, and other trademarks for limited purpose of this Agreement, with the prior express written permission of the other Party.

2. Except as specifically authorized in this Agreement, neither Party shall use the name, logos or trademarks of the other or the name or likeness of any employee or officer of the other Party in connection with any product, service, promotion, news, release or other publicity without the prior written permission of the other Party and, if necessary, of the individual whose name or likeness may be under consideration.

3. All uses of AACC’s trademarks shall comply with the AACC’s guidelines for the use of its trademarks, which will be provided upon request.

H. Term:

1. Initial Term - This Agreement becomes effective upon signature by all parties and shall continue in effect for a period of five years (the Initial Term and together with any extension renewal thereof, the “Term”).

2. Extension – This Agreement shall automatically be extended at the end of the Initial Term or at the end of each additional term for an additional period of one year unless either party notifies the other party in writing at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the Initial Term or any additional term that it does not wish to extend the Agreement. Stevenson University and AACC will consider, in good faith, any amendments proposed by either party; however, this Agreement may only be amended in writing by both parties.

I. Termination:

1. The Agreement may be terminated by either party for due cause and after adequate notice to the other. Termination of the Agreement will not affect the admission status of currently enrolled students, and they shall be able to transfer locations without penalty. The parties may, at a later date, decide that it is in their mutual best interest to offer classroom-based courses at AACC. In that event, a separate Agreement would have to be negotiated and executed.

J. Resolution of Disputes:

1. To the extent possible, any disputes between Stevenson University and AACC will be resolved by the Parties' Liaisons.

2. If the Parties Liaisons are unable to reach a resolution, any controversies arising out of the terms of this Agreement or its interpretation shall be settled in arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, and the judgment upon award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

3. One (1) arbitrator will be appointed by the American Arbitration Association. Costs of the arbitration will be split equally by the Parties.

4. Arbitration proceedings for any claims arising out of or related to this Agreement must be commenced by the complaining Party within three (3) years from the date the claim accrued or it is deemed waived.

K. General Provisions:

1. Non-Discrimination. The Parties agree not to discriminate in any manner against any participant, employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, color, religion or creed, ancestry or national origin, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship, and genetic information.

2. Headings. Section headings are not to be considered a part of this Agreement and are not intended to be a full and accurate description of the contents hereof.

3. No Waiver. The failure of a Party to insist upon strict adherence to any term of this Agreement on any occasion shall not be considered a waiver or deprive that Party of the right thereafter to that term or any other term of this Agreement, unless evidenced by a written agreement signed by duly authorized representatives of both Parties.

4. Modification or Amendment. No amendment, change or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing signed by the Parties hereto.

5. Entire Understanding. This document and any exhibit attached constitute the entire understanding and agreement of the Parties, and any and all prior agreements, understandings, and representations are hereby terminated and cancelled in their entirety and are of no further force and effect.

6. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement, or any portion thereof, is held to be invalid and unenforceable, then the remainder of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect.

7. Choice of Law. This Agreement, and all claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement, whether sounding in contract, tort, or otherwise, shall be governed in all respects by the laws of Maryland, without reference to its conflicts of law.

8. No Partnership or Joint Venture. Nothing in this Agreement is intended, nor shall it be deemed, to constitute a partnership or joint venture between the Parties.

9. Notices. Any notice or communication permitted or required between the Parties under this Agreement shall be in writing and given by hand delivery, delivery by United States mail, email, or delivery by commercial overnight carrier. Notice shall be effective upon receipt to the person to whom it was addressed or three (3) days after notice was sent, whichever is earlier. Notices shall be provided to the individuals listed below. Either Party may change the notice address set forth in this Agreement by providing notice to the other Party.

i. To Stevenson University:

Stevenson University
ATTN: Amanda Millar,
Senior Director, Enrollment and Admissions
1525 Greenspring Valley Road
Stevenson, MD 21153
Email: [email protected]

ii. To AACC:
Anne Arundel Community College
General Counsel
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012
Email: [email protected]

10. Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts. Each counterpart will be an original, but all such counterparts will constitute a single instrument. This Agreement may be electronically or digitally signed or scanned, and any electronic or digital signatures appearing on this Agreement are the same as handwritten signatures for the purposes of validity, enforceability, and admissibility, upon exchange of signature pages.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives. in the duplicate this 11th day of April, 2024.

Susan Thompson Gorman, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President and Provost
Stevenson University, Inc. 

Tanya Millner, Ed.D.
Provost/Vice President for Learning 
Anne Arundel Community College

Meredith C. Durmowicz, Ph.D.
Sr. Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs
Interim Vice Provost of Online Learning
Stevenson University, Inc. Tanya Millner

Addendum A

STEVENSON UNIVERSITY
Stevenson University Online
Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour- AACC Graduates and Employees

Area of Study	Rate Per Credit Hour 20% Reduction	Rate Per Credit Hour Standard
Adult Undergraduate (Nursing)	$396	$495
Adult Undergraduate (Non-Nursing)	$368	$460
Adult Undergraduate (Professional Studies)	$324	$405
Fees per Semester (All Programs)	NO FEES

Addendum B

STEVENSON UNIVERSITY
Stevenson University Online
Program Offerings - AACC Graduates and Employees

Stevenson University Online, a division of Stevenson University, Inc., offers the following undergraduate academic programs to AACC graduates and employees:

Online Undergraduate Programs (Nursing):

• Nursing (RN to BS)
• Nursing (RN to MS)

Online Undergraduate Programs (Non-Nursing):

• Business Administration
• Computer Information Systems
• Criminal Justice
• Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Legal Studies
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Professional Studies

Addendum C

STEVENSON UNIVERSITY
Stevenson University Online Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour – AACC Employees

Area of Study	Rate Per Credit Hour 20% Reduction	Rate Per Credit Hour Standard
Graduate Nursing	$508	$635
Graduate Business, Communication, and Healthcare Programs (Includes Post-Baccalaureate Certificates)	$548	$685
Graduate Forensics and Crime Scene Investigation Programs (includes Post-Baccalaureate Certificates)	$564	$705
Graduate Education Programs (includes Post-Baccalaureate Certificates) *	NOT ELIGIBLE	$505
Fees per Semester (All Programs)	NO FEES

Addendum D

STEVENSON UNIVERSITY
Stevenson University Online
Program Offerings – AACC Employees

Stevenson University Online, a division of Stevenson University, Inc., offers the following graduate and post-baccalaureate certificate programs to AACC employees:

Graduate Nursing Program and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate:

• Nursing (MS degree)
• Population-Based Care Coordination (certificate program)
• Nursing Education (certificate program)

Graduate Business, Communication, and Healthcare Programs and Post-Baccalaureate Certificates:

• Communication (MS degree)
• Digital Transformation and Innovation (MS degree)
• Healthcare Management (MS degree)
• Quality Management and Patient Safety (certificate program)

Graduate Forensics and Crime Scene Investigation Programs and Post-Baccalaureate Certificates:

• Crime Scene Investigation (MS degree and certificate program)
• Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics (MS degree)
• Digital Forensics (certificate program only)
• Forensic Accounting (MS degree and certificate program)
• Forensic Investigation (MS degree and certificate program)
• Forensic Science (MFS degree)
• Forensic Studies (MS degree)

Graduate Education Programs and Post-Baccalaureate Certificates (not eligible for discount*):

• Community-Based Education and Leadership (MA degree and certificate program)
• Early Childhood Education (MAT degree)
• Integrative Learning (MEd degree)
• Secondary STEM Teaching (MAT degree)
• Literacy Education (certificate program)
• National Board Teaching Professional (certificate program)
• Secondary STEM Teaching and Learning (certificate program)

*Graduate Education programs and certificate programs are not eligible for the 20% reduction.