The rural regional college established under this article may award any type of diploma, technical or career training certificate or associate degrees in the arts, sciences, technologies or general education upon successful completion of programs authorized by the board of trustees. As long as the partner institution provides the accredited curricula and courses under contract to the rural regional college, the requirements of the accrediting agency shall pertain to the granting of such awards.
24 P.S. § 19-1912-G