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As part of its initiatives to expand educational opportunities to students in the Chicago metropolitan area, St. Augustine College and Trinity Christian College have signed an articulation agreement that allows students who complete an Associate of Liberal Arts & Sciences at St. Augustine College to transfer their completed course credits to pursue a Bachelor's Degree through Trinity Christian College.

"Earning a college degree is becoming more of a necessity for anyone to achieve success and this articulation agreement with Trinity Christian College opens another educational avenue to our students," stated Andrew Sund, President of St. Augustine College. Steven Timmermans, Ph.D., President of Trinity Christian College, stated "We are delighted to partner with St. Augustine College to further educational opportunities for students. We are pleased that our Downtown Teacher Education Program can be the next step for St. Augustine students."

Seated-left to right: Andrew Sund, President, St. Augustine College, and Steven Timmermans, Ph.D., President, Trinity Christian College.

Standing: Administrators of St. Augustine College and Trinity Christian College.

About St. Augustine College

Founded in 1980, St. Augustine is an independent college, with three educational centers in the Chicago area and a student enrollment of 1,500. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. Its academic programs include a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and a wide range of Associate Degrees and career certificates. www.staugustine.edu.

About Trinity Christian College

Ranked in 2010 as one of the top baccalaureate colleges in the Midwest by U.S.News & World Report, Trinity Christian College is an accredited liberal arts college offering nearly 40 programs of study. Students acquire invaluable knowledge from dedicated professors who integrate a Christian worldview into the curriculum. Internships, cultural experiences, and career and service opportunities abound nearby and in downtown Chicago, just 30 minutes from Trinity's 138-acre wooded campus in Palos Heights, Illinois. www.trnty.edu.