Career Technical Education Linkage
Welcome!
Career Technical Education (CTE) Linkage at Berkshire Community College (BCC) works
with local high schools to provide high school CTE students with a smooth transition
into the higher-ed programs of their choice.
The overarching goal of CTE Linkage is to "link" high school career and technical
programs with related programs at BCC. Students in aligned programs may be able to
receive college credit for some of their high school coursework upon entering BCC
under the terms of a state or independent articulation agreement.
Contact Us
Addie VanDeurzen, CTE Linkage Coordinator
avandeurzen@berkshirecc.edu
413-236-2180
Students and/or parents may also contact their high school counselor or program teacher.
Massachusetts State Articulation Agreements
There are 14 state articulation agreements between Massachusetts Community Colleges
and Chapter 74 CTE high school programs. Visit the Massachusetts State Articulation Agreement Website to learn more about this collaborative work.
Students who have successfully completed one of the following state approved Chapter 74 CTE high school programs
may be eligible for college credit after enrolling in a program of study at BCC:
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Advanced Manufacturing
BCC Courses:
- ENT 122 - Introduction to Computer Aided Design (4 credits)
- ENT 151 - Introduction to Manufacturing (3 credits)
- ENT 225 - Introduction to Computer Aided Manufacturing (3 credits)
Local Chapter 74 Advanced Manufacturing programs at McCann and Taconic
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Business Technology
BCC Courses:
- CIS 102 - Fundamental Computer Literacy (4 credits)
Local Chapter 74 Business Technology programs at McCann and Taconic
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Computer Aided Design (CAD)/ Drafting
BCC Course:
- ENT 122 - Introduction to Computer Aided Design (4 credits)
Local Chapter 74 Computer Aided Design (CAD)/ Drafting program at McCann
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Culinary Arts*
BCC Course:
- CUL 108 - Safe Food Handling and Sanitation (1 credit) *with ServSafe Certification
Local Chapter 74 Culinary Arts programs at McCann and Taconic
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Early Childhood Education
BCC Course:
- EDU 101 - Early Childhood Growth and Development (3 credits)
Local Chapter 74 Early Childhood Education program Taconic
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Health Technology
BCC Course:
- AHS 111 - Introduction to Patient Care Skills and Health Career Exploration (3 credits)
Local Chapter 74 Health Technology program at Taconic
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Information Support Services and Networking
BCC Course:
- CIS 110 - IT Essentials (4 credits)
Local Chapter 74 Information Support Services and Networking programs at McCann and Taconic
Independent Articulation Agreements
CTE Linkage at BCC works with other high school CTE programs to develop independent
articulation agreements at the local level between BCC and an individual high school.
Students who have successfully completed one of the following local high school CTE
programs may be also eligible for college credit after enrolling in a program of study
at BCC:
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I know if I am eligible for articulation agreement credit?
Basic Eligibility Requirements
- In general, students need to have earned a minimum of a B in the high school course/program
(80-83, depending on the agreement) and a minimum of a C overall high school GPA (70-73,
depending on the agreement).
- Some agreements require a certification (CISCO or Microsoft, for example) as noted
above.
- A current articulation agreement must be on file or adopted at the state level. Local
articulation agreements must be renewed annually.
- Students must enroll and matriculate into a program of study at BCC within 1-2 years
of high school graduation (depending on the agreement).
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How do I request articulation agreement credit?
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What other ways can I earn credits?
