“It allows the students to concentrate their studies in such a way that it will reduce time to graduation and leads to the greatest return on the investment of their tuition dollar,” Voice of America Learning Center Director Rod Nimtz said.
Aligning the courses and programs means students will simultaneously apply and be admitted to both institutions. Miami’s regional campuses will waive application and transfer fees for students who successfully complete the dual-admission program requirements.
The path, Nimtz said, is focused, so students can complete the programs in four years.
After one quarter in the program, Sinclair students will be able to attend Miami’s regional campus classes without paying additional matriculation fees.
“They have the same accreditation that we do,” Nimtz said. “They have the same academic rigor.”
By reducing geographic and scheduling barriers, George Sehi, executive dean for Sinclair Courseview, said more students will be able to attain college degrees.
The past five years, he said, the University System of Ohio has been promoting cooperation among universities to decrease costs, reduce duplications and encourage more Ohioans to get bachelor’s degrees.
For $76 a credit hour, he said students can take classes for two years at Sinclair at the lowest tuition rate in Ohio. Then, they can move into a bachelor’s program with Miami, something Sinclair does not offer.
“We are all in it together, whether its Miami or University of Dayton or University of Cincinnati,” he said. “It’s all about providing opportunities for students to pursue higher education at multiple levels."
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