Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) and Thomas University (TU) signed a series of articulation agreements on August 5, 2026, creating clear academic pathways for SRTC students to continue their education and earn bachelor's and master's degrees at Thomas University. The agreements span criminal justice, education, business, nursing, and social work, giving students across multiple career fields an affordable, close-to-home route to a four-year degree and beyond.
The agreements allow students who complete select Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees at SRTC to transfer directly into corresponding bachelor's and master's programs at Thomas University, with credits recognized toward their next degree. Pathways include:
Criminal Justice
- Associate of Science in Criminal Justice to Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
- Associate of Science in Criminal Justice to Bachelor of Science in Justice Administration
- Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice to Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
- Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice Technology to Bachelor of Science in Justice Administration
- Associate of Applied Science in Crime Scene Technology to Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Nursing
- Associate of Science in Nursing to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)
- Associate of Science in Nursing (LPN to RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)
- Associate of Science in Nursing to Master of Science in Nursing (RN-MSN)
- Associate of Science in Nursing (LPN to RN) to Master of Science in Nursing (RN-MSN)
Education
- Associate of Science in Education to Bachelor of Science in Special Education, Elementary Education
- Associate of Science in Education to Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
- Associate of Applied Science in Education to Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Business
- Associate of Science in General Business to Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Associate of Science in General Business to Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
- Associate of Science in General Business to Bachelor of Science in Management
- Associate of Science in General Business to Bachelor of Science in Marketing
- Associate of Applied Science in Business Management to Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Associate of Applied Science in Business Management to Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
- Associate of Applied Science in Business Management to Bachelor of Science in Management
- Associate of Applied Science in Business Management to Bachelor of Science in Marketing
- Associate of Applied Science in Marketing to Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Associate of Applied Science in Marketing to Bachelor of Science in Marketing
- Associate of Applied Science in Accounting to Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Social Work
- Associate of Science in Social Work to Bachelor of Social Work
This partnership significantly expands educational opportunities for students across southwest Georgia, making it more affordable and accessible to begin a college career at SRTC and continue on to a four-year, and in nursing's case, a graduate-level, degree at Thomas University.
"These articulation agreements open the door for our students in a real and lasting way," said Jim Glass, SRTC President. "A student can start here at SRTC, stay close to home, and know from day one exactly how their credits will carry forward to Thomas University. Whether they're pursuing a career in criminal justice, nursing, education, or business, this partnership gives them a clear and affordable path all the way to a bachelor's or master's degree."
"At Thomas University, we believe that higher education transforms lives," says Kurt Stringfellow, President of Thomas University. "We are proud to partner with SRTC in providing students a seamless transition into their next level of study. This opportunity ensures students do not have to leave southwest Georgia to access a stellar education to equip them for promising career and workforce development opportunities locally and regionally. We are truly excited about the impact this partnership will bring to our community.”
Under these agreements, students who complete their SRTC associate degree will have their credits recognized by Thomas University, saving students both time and money as they work toward their next degree.
Students interested in learning more about these transfer pathways can visit https://southernregional.edu/transfer-agreements.
Thomas University is a private, nonprofit university in Thomasville, Georgia, dedicated to providing transformative educational opportunities to students throughout South Georgia, North Florida, and beyond. TU offers 30 bachelor's degree programs and 21 graduate degree programs and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Students interested in admissions, transfer opportunities, or enrollment information can visit www.thomasu.edu or contact the Thomas University Office of Admissions at 844-862-6978, or email admissions@thomasu.edu.
Southern Regional Technical College offers over 150 degree, diploma, and certificate programs that are designed to get students quickly into their desired careers, and 38 general education courses that transfer to the University System of Georgia institutions and 19 private colleges and universities in Georgia. SRTC has instructional sites located in eleven counties across Southwest Georgia for the convenience of its students. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). SACSCOC is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. For the most up-to-date information on registration, class dates, and program offerings, interested individuals can log on to www.southernregional.edu or call (888) 205-3449.
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