WPCC Signs Articulation Agreement for Human Services Technology with UNC Wilmington

Eligible students at Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) who complete the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Human Services Technology in one of the approved programs or concentrations and comply with the terms and conditions of the agreement, including those stipulated in the addendum to this agreement, will receive automatic admission into the Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) program at UNC Wilmington thanks to a new agreement between the institutions.

This automatic admission is subject to Admissions Office review and compliance with all applicable UNCW requirements for pursuing the Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. The parties further agree that Human Service Technology courses included in this agreement must meet Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) accreditation guidelines regarding credentials for faculty teaching associate degree courses designed for transfer to a baccalaureate degree or baccalaureate degree courses. No more than 64 semester hours of academic credit may be transferred from a community college. Transfer students from the AAS degree in Human Service Technology must satisfy UNCW’s University Studies and other degree requirements before the awarding of the bachelor’s degree unless otherwise specified in this agreement and its addendum.

The agreement will be effective on January 1, 2024, through January 1, 2029. Students who will have been admitted or enrolled at UNCW may continue to take advantage of the terms of this agreement after its termination.

“I am so excited about this opportunity for our students, the community, and the field of social work in general. There are a lot of amazing people out there working really hard in the field trying to help others and make their communities better. Too many of them are being overworked and are having to deal with double-sized case-loads due to the fact that so many agencies today are having trouble finding qualified workers and are short-staffed, they really need some help,” Coordinator of Human Services / Addiction & Recovery Studies Rob Angely said. “The students from Western Piedmont Community College’s Human Services program are getting a fabulous start on the educational pathway which will enable them to make a difference in their communities by helping to fill this need.”

To learn more about WPCC’s Human Services or Addiction & Recover Services program, visit wpcc.edu.