New Transfer Agreement Expands Opportunities for Central Piedmont Health Program Graduates

Central Piedmont Community College students earning health-related Associate in Applied Science degrees now have expanded pathways to bachelor's degrees through a new transfer agreement with Appalachian State University.

The partnership creates a seamless route into App State's Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program, enabling graduates to build upon their existing clinical foundation while pursuing advanced credentials. The program offers flexible completion options: online or in-person formats, part-time or full-time enrollment, and potential graduation within two years. Students can concentrate in healthcare management or public health while developing leadership and critical-thinking competencies.

The transfer program features rolling admissions across spring, summer, and fall terms, requires only a qualifying health-related AAS degree, maintains no waiting lists or enrollment caps, and provides support tailored to individual schedules.

Central Piedmont maintains 22 healthcare curriculum programs plus 33 continuing education offerings. North Carolina's healthcare sector shows significant demand, with approximately five open positions for every job seeker in the Charlotte region.

Lisa Moran, dean of health sciences, noted: "This partnership...creates a seamless pathway for our graduates to build on the strong clinical and technical foundation they receive at Central Piedmont while expanding their career opportunities in healthcare leadership, management and public health."

Additionally, the Aspire Appalachian program guarantees admission to eligible associate degree holders, offering dedicated advising, financial aid assistance, transfer events, and scholarship consideration.