Lourdes University and Owens Community College Announce New Partnership

Lourdes University and Owens Community College are proud to announce a new partnership aimed at addressing the critical teacher shortage in Ohio. This collaborative agreement will provide Owens Community College graduates with a seamless pathway to complete a four-year degree and earn an Ohio teaching license through Lourdes University.

“As we both work to address the teacher shortage, the course articulation will allow the well-prepared Owens Community College graduates to earn their bachelor’s degree in two more years while attending Lourdes University full-time. We are thrilled to welcome education graduates from Owens Community College to Lourdes University,” said Dr. Vincent Laverick, Chair of the Division of Education at Lourdes University.

Key Agreement Details:

Transfer Credit Acceptance: Lourdes University will accept transfer credits from Owens Community College. Up to 50 percent of the credit hours required toward a bachelor’s degree will be accepted, provided they are completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

• Credit Allocation: Specific credit allocation will be managed by the Chair of the Division of Education at Lourdes University, subject to the approval of the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Curriculum Coordination: Both institutions will retain full responsibility for their educational programs and will inform each other of any curriculum changes in advance to ensure smooth articulation and transfer of credits.
• Teaching Career Options:
  • Elementary School Teacher
  • Middle School Teacher
    • English
    • Math
    • Science
    • Social Studies
  • High School Teacher
    • English
    • Science
    • Social Studies
  • Intervention Specialist

This articulation agreement will take effect beginning Fall 2024 and will be reviewed periodically to reflect any updates from either institution.

For more information, contact Dr. Vincent Laverick, Chair of the Lourdes University Education Department, at vlaverick@lourdes.edu or 419-824-3840.