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A nexus degree is an undergraduate degree awarded in Georgia, United States, after a course of post-secondary study. It is a level of qualification with hour requirements comparable to an associate degree. However, it incorporates an internship or apprenticeship requirement as well as a number of upper-division specialization courses that are more typical for a bachelor's degree or master's degree. The nexus degree can serve as a first degree or a professional degree depending on the context. [1] [2]

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The nexus degree was introduced in the state of Georgia in 2020. [2] It is the first new accredited degree type introduced in the United States since associate degrees were first awarded in 1898. [3] It was designed to create more flexibility in higher education, compete with professional certifications and microcredentials, make career transitions easier, and offer more specialization for traditional students wanting to enter high-demand fields. [2]

History

The nexus degree was developed as part of the University System of Georgia's College 2025 initiative. [2] [4] The initiative was launched in 2017 by USG chancellor Steve Wrigley. The goal of the initiative was to create a plan to address concerns about the costs and quality of higher education as well as how well a college education prepares students for the modern workforce. The solutions explored by the College 2025 initiative were based on the research of USG chief academic officer Dr. Tristan Denley. [2] [5] To develop the new degree, the USG consulted and collaborated with university representatives, employers, and other stakeholders. [2]

In 2018, Albany State University and Columbus State University were approved to become the first two schools in Georgia to offer the new degree type. [4] Columbus State University began offering nexus degrees in Film Production and the Cybersecurity of Financial Technology beginning in January 2020. [6] [7] Columbus State awarded the first nexus degrees in December 2020 to two film production graduates. [8]

In 2021, Georgia Gwinnett College offered its first nexus degree in professional sound design for film and television, [9] and in 2022, expanded its nexus degree offerings to add motion picture set lighting, production design, production for film and television, and professional editing in film and television. [10]

Structure

The nexus degree is designed to serve as both a standalone, two-year degree program and as a stackable credential, depending on the needs of the student. [1] [3] Students pursuing a standalone degree are required to complete 42 general studies credit hours, 18 credit hours of specialized instruction, and six credit hours of paid internships or apprenticeships. [1] The nexus degree requirements may also be transferred to or stacked with a bachelor's degree curriculum without the need to repeat core credit requirements. [2] [3]

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  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 St. Amour, Madeline (December 4, 2019). "Nexus Degrees in Georgia". Inside Higher Ed . Retrieved 2020-03-10.
  3. 1 2 3 Kafka, Alexander (November 24, 2019). "New 2-Year Degree Promises Gen-Ed Basics and Fast-Track Career Skills". The Chronicle of Higher Education . Retrieved 2020-03-10.
  4. 1 2 Haynes, Jada (August 15, 2018). "ASU, Columbus State to offer nexus degrees". Albany Herald . Retrieved 2020-03-10.
  5. ↑ "College 2025". University System of Georgia. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
  6. ↑ "Nexus Film Production". 2019-2020 Academic Catalog. Columbus State University. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
  7. ↑ "Nexus Cybersecurity of Financial Technology". 2019-2020 Academic Catalog. Columbus State University. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
  8. ↑ "Columbus State University Holds First Drive-Through Graduation on Dec. 12". Columbus State University . December 14, 2020. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
  9. ↑ "Programs of Study: School of Liberal Arts". 2021-2022 Academic Catalog. Georgia Gwinnett College. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
  10. ↑ "Georgia Gwinnett College unveils four new, entertainment-related nexus degrees". Georgia Gwinnett College. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
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