New Partnership Between UT Martin and Nashville State Community College Offers Students Affordable Pathway to Bachelor’s in Agricultural Business
A new partnership between Nashville State Community College and the University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM) offers students a streamlined pathway to a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business while completing an associate degree. Here’s how it works:
Students will begin by completing one year of coursework at Nashville State, following a set curriculum. Afterward, they can transfer to UTM, where they are guaranteed admission to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business.
Upon completing the courses at UTM that fulfill their associate degree requirements, students can transfer their UTM credits back to Nashville State to receive an associate degree in General Studies, all while continuing their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.
“By collaborating with the University of Tennessee at Martin, Nashville State is working to make college-going flexible, maximizing students time and money,” said Nashville State President Shanna L. Jackson. “UTM’s commitment to this partnership complements our mission to connect students to high-quality, innovate educational experiences.”
This 1+3 pathway in agricultural business not only makes a bachelor's degree more
affordable and accessible, but it also strengthens the region’s agricultural workforce.
Dr. Yancy Freeman, UT Martin chancellor, said that that the university’s regional
center model continues to break down educational barriers, and this expansion represents
another important step in fulfilling our mission to serve West and now Middle Tennessee.
"The partnership between Nashville State Community College and the University of Tennessee at Martin represents our commitment to expanding educational opportunities in rural Tennessee,” Freeman said. “Through our network of regional centers, we're bringing higher education directly to communities like Humphreys County, allowing students to pursue their academic goals without leaving home.”
Key Benefits:
- Expanded Career Opportunities and Earning Potential:
Earning both an associate and a bachelor’s degree increases job prospects and enhances earning potential in the growing field of agricultural business. - Stackable Credentials:
The reverse transfer program allows students to earn multiple degrees or certificates based on accumulated credits, providing a competitive edge in the workforce. - Significant Cost Savings:
Students can save on tuition and time by earning an associate degree while working toward their bachelor’s, reducing overall costs for higher education.
About Nashville State Community College
Opened in 1970, Nashville State has seven campuses and online. The college’s seven-county
geographic area comprises Davidson, Cheatham, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery
and Stewart counties, but serves a broad range of students from across the state.
Nashville State offers 23 associate degree programs, 32 technical certificate programs
and 47 transfer programs, including nursing, music, information technology, business,
engineering and culinary arts. Learn more at www.nscc.edu.
About the University of Tennessee at Martin
UT Martin is a primary regional campus in the University of Tennessee System offering
bachelor’s degrees, majors, concentrations and options in more than 150 specialized
fields and eight graduate degrees. In addition to the main campus, the university
has six regional centers in Jackson, Parsons, Selmer, Ripley, Somerville and Springfield
in Middle Tennessee. Online programs are offered through UT Martin Online. The university
is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
UT Martin competes in NCAA Division I athletics and is the member of the Ohio Valley
Conference. The university’s rodeo team is the only collegiate rodeo team in Tennessee
and is a member of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. Learn more at www.utm.edu.
