SIC PARTNERS WITH MURRAY STATE TO HELP AGRICULTURE STUDENTS

Southeastern Illinois College and Murray State University’s Hutson School of Agriculture are partnering to provide a seamless transition for SIC’s new curriculum in Ag Business, Ag Education, and Ag Sciences.

With a long-standing tradition of academic excellence, the partnership with the Hutson School of Agriculture at Murray State University will unlock new opportunities for students at SIC. By leveraging their respective strengths, expertise, and resources, both schools will benefit from the partnership and students will gain a more affordable option to obtaining a four-year degree in Agriculture by starting at SIC.

Dr. Tyler Billman, Executive Dean of Academic Services, notes that “the institutions have sat down and made sure courses taken in Agriculture at Southeastern will directly apply to courses they need at Murray State University.”

Students will take two years of courses at SIC, transfer to take two years of courses at Murray State, and earn a bachelor’s degree in an area of Ag.

“This partnership represents a shared vision of helping students in Southern Illinois succeed at a top institution in the area of Agriculture,” noted Dr. Karen Weiss, VP of Academic and Student Affairs.

Registration is underway for fall semester classes at SIC, including courses that will apply to agriculture majors. Classes begin Aug. 19. To register, call 618-252-5400, ext. 4130 or email advising@sic.edu.

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