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Articulation Agreements

Sterling College honors articulation agreements with particular colleges and organizations. Students transferring from other colleges should contact the Admissions Office to learn more about our transfer policy.

Greenfield Community College
An articulation agreement has been established to facilitate the transfer of Greenfield Community College graduates to Sterling College. This agreement is designed to enable Greenfield Community College graduates to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Conservation Ecology, Outdoor Education and Leadership, Sustainable Agriculture, or the Self-Designed major at Sterling College.

Greenfield Community College graduates possessing an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts/Environmental Studies/Human Ecology or Liberal Arts/Environmental Studies/Natural Resources are eligible for admittance to Sterling College as Juniors under specific terms. Greenfield Community College students are encouraged to speak to their Transfer Coordinator or contact the Sterling College Admissions Office for details concerning the articulation agreement.

National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
Students who transfer to Sterling College after participating in a NOLS semester-long program may fulfill the following core requirements:
  • AS100 Tools & Their Applications (2 credits)
    through NOLS Skills Practicum
  • SS105 Experiential Education I (3 credits)
    through NOLS Skills Practicum and Risk Management
  • SS110 Experiential Education II (2 credits)
    through NOLS Environmental Ethics
  • SS205 Experiential Education III (2 credits)
    through NOLS Leadership Techniques

Note that the above example assumes NOLS courses have been taken for credit through the University of Utah and completed with a grade of C or better.

Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO)
Sterling College will waive requirements and/or grant credit to students who hold a current certification from SOLO in AWFA, WFR, and WEMT courses. SOLO courses will transfer to Sterling College as follows:

SOLO Course

Sterling College Equivalent

SOLO AWFA

Advanced Wilderness First Aid (2 credits)

SOLO WFR

Advanced Wilderness First Aid (2 credits) and Wilderness First Responder (2 credits)

SOLO WEMT

Credit in Applied Sciences (up to 6 credits) and course waivers for Advanced Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder

 

 

 

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