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TXST, SJC team partner for business degree A new partnership between Texas State Univer- sity and Houston-based San Jacinto College will soon offer students a chance to earn both their associate and bachelor’s degrees in business at the
Career certs offered by TXST, Coursera Texas State University students, alumni members, faculty and staff with a university email address can now access Coursera’s Career Academy at no cost. The online learning platform includes 81 professional certificate programs. Why it matters According to Scot Chadwick, senior direc- tor of Coursera, research shows micro-cre- dentials have an impact on employment, with 87% of employers having hired at least one micro-credential holder in the past year. Get involved Access to Coursera’s Career Academy can be found at www.coursera.org.
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Texas State and San Jacinto College o cials said their goal is to make higher education more accessible.
Students at San Jacinto College will be able to attain a four-year degree through the college’s recent partnership with Texas State University, set to begin in fall 2026. In a news release, officials said the students will be able to enroll in classes at both institutions simultaneously, earning college credit toward their associate and bachelor’s degrees in business—both of which can be completed at San Jacinto College. What else? Texas State officials said the initiative is part of a
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larger goal to make higher education accessible. “That’s why we are proud to partner with San Jacinto College—to help more students achieve their goals and reach their full potential,” Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse said in the release. More information about the co-enrollment program can be found on Texas State University’s website at www.admissions.txst.edu.
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