Andrew College to offer first four-year degree in 100 years

CUTHBERT – Andrew College received word last week from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges that approval was given for the traditionally two-year college to offer a baccalaureate degree in business, effective fall 2017. The approval by SACS was the final hurdle in the process of creating the program, which is now included in the scope of the current Andrew college accreditation.

According to a statement issued by the college, “Emphasizing the breadth of business systems and processes, with a special eye toward small business development, the business program will train students in different aspects such as the principles of management, finance, small business management, marketing, strategic management, international business, agribusiness and organizational behavior. Students will also take part in a supervised internship, allowing them to see the theoretical concepts they have learned in the classroom in operation within the business world.”

The statement further added: “Andrew College President Linda R. Buchanan expresses her appreciation to Dick McCallum, interim academic dean; Lisa Singleton, assistant professor for business administration; Karan Pittman, assistant academic dean; the entire faculty; the Board of Trustees; and supporters who have worked so hard and given so generously of their time, talent, and resources to get the college to this exciting milestone.”

Buchanan said that the last time a baccalaureate degree was available at Andrew College was in 1917.

“The process of developing a new program is very rigorous,” the Andrew president said. “I am very pleased that we are now able to offer our students an undergraduate degree in a field that is so important to our community.

“This fall, Andrew College will also be starting its first nursing class, and more quality programs will follow. The academic year will be an exciting one as we work to increase our impact on Southwest Georgia, including these two new areas of study.”

Applications are now being accepted for fall enrollment. Students looking to complete a business degree are encouraged to apply, as well as those just starting work on their college education.