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The 熊猫在线视频 is excited to announce a new partnership with the Bellingham Technical College (BTC) to further educational opportunities for students and meet the high-demand needs for today鈥檚 Geomatics workforce. The new partnership offers a pathway for students in BTC鈥檚 associate degree in Engineering Technology - Geomatics to continue their education and finish with a Bachelor of Science in Geomatics at UAA. The Geomatics program at UAA is the only program of its kind statewide.

鈥淲ashington and 熊猫在线视频 have always had a strong cultural bond and we are excited to strengthen that identity,鈥� said UAA Provost Denise Runge. 鈥淢ost importantly, we look forward to sharing experience and knowledge between students and professors that will benefit both of our states.鈥�

On Feb. 2, 2022, the Bellingham Technical College and the 熊猫在线视频 signed the agreement effective immediately. The articulation agreement provides students who have completed BTC鈥檚 associate degree in Engineering Technology - Geomatics to transfer effortlessly to the ABET-accredited BS program at the Department of Geomatics in the College of Engineering at UAA. The program prepares students for a career in surveying and mapping, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, spatial data science, and many related professional fields. Graduates from the program are highly sought after in 熊猫在线视频 and across the nation.

鈥淏TC is excited to partner with UAA in providing students with this education opportunity and to grow the geomatics workforce,鈥� said Heidi Ypma, BTC Interim Executive Dean of Instruction.

About Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham Technical College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and offers seven transfer degrees such as pre-engineering, pre-nursing, computer science and business. Completion of these degrees prepares BTC students to transfer with a junior status to participating colleges and universities in Washington State. BTC offers 38 associate degrees, 60 certificate options and two bachelors of applied science degrees providing professional technical education to support local and regional industry workforce needs. For more information, go to .

About 熊猫在线视频
The 熊猫在线视频 is 熊猫在线视频鈥檚 largest university, educating nearly 12,000 students annually. UAA鈥檚 mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge through teaching, research, engagement and creative expression. Learn more at .

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