Trent and Fleming Partner for Diploma-to-Degree Programs
/Fleming College students can upgrade their diplomas into Trent University degrees from a new agreement between both institutions announced on Tuesday.
Business, fishing and wildlife, mental health and addiction diplomas graduates of Fleming can earn degrees in Business Administration, Social Work or Indigenous Bachelor of Education according to the press release.
“Trent University is pleased to continue to collaborate with our postsecondary partners at Fleming College on new pathways for students to transition to degree studies and achieve career success,” said Dr. Leo Groarke, Trent president and vice chancellor. “These new pathways will support graduates in gaining in-demand skills to contribute to economies both locally, across Canada and around the world.”
The Faryon Bridge overlooking the Otonabee River. The bridge connects between the campus’s East Bank and West Bank. Photo Courtesy of Trent University.
Business Students can use Fleming College’s Business or Business Human Resources programs towards 10 Trent credits towards their Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
Graduates of Fleming College’s Mental Health and Addictions Worker Diploma program are eligible to fast-track into Trent’s Bachelor of Social Work. Students become registered social workers upon graduation.
Fleming graduates receive five credits towards their university degree. At Trent, social work students have the opportunity to complete 700 hours of hands-on supervised field placement in the professional years of the program.
Fleming College was founded in 1967 with David Sutherland — husband of former Peterborough mayor Sylvia Sutherland — as their first president. Photo Courtesy of Fleming College.
Trent has offered an Indigenous Bachelor of Education exclusive to Indigenous students, available only to this program.
The degree fosters a new generation of Indigenous educators who honour the culture, language, and knowledge of Indigenous students. Graduates from Fleming’s Fish and Wildlife Technology advanced diploma program will receive 10 transfer credits toward their Indigenous Bachelor of Education at Trent.
Cobourg, Haliburton and Lindsay have their own respective Fleming campuses. Photo Courtesy of Fleming College.
