Morris College and Denmark Technical College have established a new pathway program that will open the door for more students in South Carolina to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
“Morris College was founded in 1908 under the shadows of slavery when Black men and women started a college for those who were former enslaved and used their Baptist connection to educate their children and grandchildren. One hundred eighteen years later, we are still educating people to become productive contributors to society,” said Said Sewell, president and CEO of Morris College. “Today’s agreement establishes a pathway for students to continue their matriculation to meaningful careers. By creating stronger connections between our institutions, we can give students a clearer path to continue their education, build on the credentials they have earned and ultimately reach their academic and professional goals.”
The new partnership has a particular emphasis on opportunities in cybersecurity and criminal justice. Students who earn a cybersecurity certificate through Denmark Technical College can seamlessly transfer into Morris College’s bachelor of science program with a major in cybersecurity, while students who complete Denmark Tech’s associate of applied science in criminal justice technology can transfer into Morris College’s bachelor of science program with a major in criminal justice.
Additionally, the partnership between the two HBCUs provides broader transfer opportunities for Denmark Tech students. Those who earn an associate of arts or an associate of science degree and meet Morris College’s admissions requirements may enter Morris College with junior standing. Students who complete certificates or diplomas through the community college are also eligible for transfer admissions and evaluation of their credits toward applicable undergraduate programs at Morris College.
“This partnership is about giving students more options and removing barriers between where they begin their education and where they ultimately want to go,” said Eric Brown, president and CEO of Denmark Technical College. “Our students should be able to build on the work they have already completed, continue advancing academically and see a clear pathway from a technical college credential to a bachelor’s degree. Working with Morris College allows us to strengthen that pathway while keeping student success at the center.”
