CHARLOTTETOWN
New Degree Pathway for Sport and Recreation Management Graduates

Holland College and Acadia University have announced a new academic partnership that creates a direct pathway for Sport and Recreation Management (SRM) graduates to earn a university degree.

Under the terms of the agreement, graduates of the Holland College Sport and Recreation Management diploma who meet admission requirements will be eligible to transfer directly into the third year of Acadia University's Bachelor of Community Development program. This pathway enables students to earn both a diploma and a degree in four years, reducing the time and cost required to complete their education.

Natalie Mitton, Vice-President, Academic and Applied Research at Holland College, said the articulation agreement with Acadia University creates a meaningful opportunity for graduates to continue their education while building on the practical, hands-on experience they gained in the Sport and Recreation Management program.

"Through this new degree pathway, our graduates can easily transition to a university program that will further develop their leadership and collaborative skills. This provides enhanced opportunities for them to have an impact in building the vibrant, inclusive, sustainable communities in which they will live and work," said Mitton.

This agreement reflects the ongoing collaboration between Holland College and Acadia University to develop academic pathways that improve access to degree-level education while recognizing prior learning.

"Welcoming students from Holland College into Acadia's Community Development program is beneficial all around. Their experience is an asset coming into our program, and we offer a chance for them to build on what they have already learned. They're joining a vibrant program that has both classroom and community-based opportunities, and partnerships like this reflect exactly what we're teaching about community," said Dr. John Colton, Department Head of Community Development at Acadia University.

With the addition of this new pathway, students can begin their studies at Holland College and complete their degree at Acadia University, earning their academic credentials, expanding their professional networks, and preparing for careers in community development, tourism, sport and event management, and recreation administration.

For more information about the Sport and Recreation Management program, visit hollandcollege.com
For more information about Acadia University, visit www.acadiau.ca.