SWOSU and Rose State College Sign Transfer Partnership

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February 13, 2023

SWOSU Press Release

On Tuesday, Feb. 7, Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) President Dr. Diana Lovell and Rose State College President Dr. Jeanie Webb signed a partnership agreement at the Rose State Student Union. This agreement opens doors for five Rose State students to enroll in the esteemed College of Pharmacy at SWOSU each semester.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University and Rose State College have signed a partnership to promote educational attainment and degree completion for students in several high-demand fields. The new partnership will streamline the transfer experience for Rose State students completing their four-year degrees at SWOSU.

In recent years, SWOSU has focused on expanding its partnerships with community colleges, including Rose State College, to help ensure that students have the support they need to complete their education. With the new partnership agreement, Rose State and SWOSU will work together to promote degree completion in several high-demand fields, including pharmacy and allied health.

This partnership will assist many students pursuing associate degrees in pre-education and allied health to smoothly transition from Rose State to SWOSU to obtain their bachelor’s degree,” Rose State President Dr. Jeanie Webb said. “We are committed to going beyond simply providing an education by ensuring students have guidance at every level to further their education right here in Oklahoma.”

Through the partnership, Rose State and SWOSU will increase the number of transfer agreements between the two institutions and develop academic pathways for these programs to further enhance the ease of transferring.

Rose State and SWOSU are offering the following transfer agreements:

    • Associate of Arts in Pre-Education to Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
    • Associate of Science in Allied Health – Pre-Physical Therapy Option to Bachelor of Science in Health Science
    • Associate of Science in Allied Health – Pre-Occupational Therapy Option to Bachelor of Science in Health Science
    • Associate of Science in Allied Health – Pre-Dietetics Option to Bachelor of Science in Health Science
    • Associate of Science in Allied Health – Pre-Medical Imaging Option to Bachelor of Science in Health Science
    • Associate of Science in Pre-Professional Health Care to Bachelor of Science in Health Science

Upon successful completion of required courses, qualified Rose State students will seamlessly be able to complete their bachelor’s degree at SWOSU.

We are focused on helping alleviate the critical workforce needs in Oklahoma’s education and healthcare fields,” said SWOSU President Dr. Diana Lovell. “Partnering with Rose State provides structured, workforce-aligned pathways for students to earn bachelor’s degrees and begin fulfilling careers.”

The new partnership will help students to achieve their educational and career goals, and make a meaningful difference in their lives and in the communities they serve.

Students interested in learning more about the SWOSU College of Pharmacy and the opportunities available at SWOSU should speak to their advisors or our excellent admissions staff.

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