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January 4, 2011
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AMERICAN COLLEGE OF HISTORY AND LEGAL STUDIES ANNOUNCES ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS WITH MOUNT WACHUSETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SALEM, NH – The American College of History and Legal Studies ("ACHLS") entered into two articulation agreements with Mount Wachusett Community College. The first agreement is for liberal arts and sciences majors, the second agreement is specifically for Mount Wachusett students enrolled in the paralegal studies program.

The articulation agreements outline the appropriate course of study a Mount Wachusett student can take to acquire the 60 credits needed before entering ACHLS to pursue a bachelor's degree in history and legal studies, and, if a student qualifies, a law degree from the Massachusetts School of Law in Andover. The ACHLS now has 10 articulation agreements with community colleges throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

"We are so pleased to enter into two articulation agreements with Mount Wachusett Community College," said Michael B. Chesson, founding professor and dean at ACHLS. "This is a wonderful opportunity for Mount Wachusett graduates to continue their education in the field of history and legal studies by applying the knowledge, skills, and credits they earned in their associate degree programs," he said.

"We are very excited about our newly-developed articulation agreements with American College of History & Legal Studies," said MWCC President Daniel M. Asquino. "These agreements will expand transfer opportunities for students graduating from Mount Wachusett's Paralegal Studies and Liberal Arts and Sciences degree programs and open a new door for those who are interested in the fields of history and law."

ACHLS is offering half tuition scholarships for qualified students with outstanding GPAs who plan to enroll for the fall 2011 semester. Such scholarships reduce the annual tuition to only $5,000 for the full year. A qualified student must submit a complete application to be considered for a half tuition scholarship.

Mount Wachusett Community College is a two-year public institution that offers over 40 degrees and certificate programs. The main campus is located in Gardner, Massachusetts, with satellite campuses in Leominster and Devens.
The American College of History and Legal Studies was created by the Massachusetts School of Law. The ACHLS is an affordable "completion" college offering the junior and senior years of undergraduate study toward a bachelor's degree in history and legal studies. All classes exclusively use the discussion (not lecture) method of teaching. ACHLS offers an "Early Admission to Law School" program whereby qualified students can combine their senior year of college with their first year of law school at the Massachusetts School of Law. To schedule a visit, request a catalog, or apply, visit www.achls.org, email info@achls.org or call 603.458.5145.

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