What is an Articulation Agreement?

• An articulation agreement is an officially approved agreement that matches coursework or programs between schools. The agreement awards postsecondary credits for coursework completed at the secondary level (Steel Center) given the requirements within the agreement are met.

Benefits of an Articulation Agreement

• Provide a nonduplicative sequence of coursework leading to technical skill proficiency at the postsecondary level
• Decrease the cost of a postsecondary diploma, certificate or degree
• Enter the workforce sooner, prepared for in-demand occupations

Are you interested in receiving an Articulation Agreement?

• Click on this link and complete the form and one of the school counselors will reach out to you.

Benefits of SOAR

• Provide a nonduplicative sequence of coursework leading to technical skill proficiency at the postsecondary level
• Decrease the cost of a postsecondary diploma, certificate or degree
• Enter workforce sooner, prepared for in-demand occupations

SOAR STATEWIDE ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS are possible when secondary schools and postsecondary institutions offering SOAR programs agree to the terms and conditions stated in the Perkins Statewide Articulation Agreement (PDF). This document outlines the general agreement conditions between secondary and postsecondary institutions and student qualification measures allowing for the student to acquire postsecondary education credits leading to additional industry-recognized credentials, diploma, certificate or associate degree at the postsecondary level. Statewide agreements award 9 or more technical credits in the aligned or related POS.

An agreement between a Post Secondary Institution and Steel Center in which college credit is awarded for secondary course work. 

CREDIT FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)

Students who have completed programs at regional Career and Technical Centers may earn college credit in a related program at the Community College of Allegheny County. Made possible through the Perkins Career & Technical Education Grant, CCAC has established credit transfer (articulation) agreements that allow well-qualified Career & Technical high school graduates the opportunity to earn between 3 and 12 college credits for the programs they completed in high school. Program pathways have been created that meet the criteria for PA SOAR (Students Occupationally and Academically Ready) or CCAC STAR (Students Technically and Academically Ready) articulation agreements with each Career and Technical Center.

CCAC Star Articulation Agreement Requirements

List of CCAC / Steel Center Articulation Agreements