Community colleges could soon offer four-year degrees
Arizonaâs community colleges are now on the path to awarding four-year degrees if they want. Gov. Doug Ducey on May 4 signed legislation to permit these local institutions to offer baccalaureate degrees â and do so without having to first enter into a joint program with one of the stateâs three universities. âArizonaâs community colleges play a critical role in supporting students of all ages and equipping our workforce with skills and resources,â the governor said in a prepared statement. The governor also noted that Arizona has gained a reputation of being a â...