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Executive Summary

This pathway connection is focused on strengthening transfer pipelines between Community College Data Science programs and four-year colleges and universities through formal articulation agreements and ongoing academic collaboration. By leveraging the expanded membership of community colleges in the NJ Big Data Alliance (NJBDA), this work supports the development of coordinated, statewide transfer opportunities in the field of data science.

Initial articulation efforts resulted in letters of transferability and formal agreements from multiple four-year institutions, including New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Kean University, Drew University, and Caldwell University. These agreements support new degree programs developed at Essex County College and align with parallel work taking place at Camden County College, County College of Morris, and other participating institutions. These partnerships enable students to transition smoothly into Bachelor of Science degree programs in Data Science upon earning their associate degrees.

The partnership continues to foster a statewide ecosystem of aligned academic programs, improved student outcomes, and responsive curriculum design. As NJBDA continues to serve as a central coordinating body, ongoing collaboration will support further innovations in course articulation, research integration, and industry partnerships.

Education Partners

Essex County College
County College of Morris
Camden County College
Rowan College at Burlington County
Hudson County Community College
Middlesex College
West Side High School
Rutgers University
Kean University
Drew University
Caldwell University
Georgian Court University
Montclair State University
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Rowan University

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