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WHAT IS A PROGRAM OF STUDY?

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A Program of Study is a comprehensive approach for delivering academic and career and technical education to prepare students for post-secondary education and career success. As a result, students earn industry credentials and/or college credit toward an Associate’s and/or Bachelor’s degree during high school.

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PROGRAMS* OFFERED IN:

  • Business, Marketing & Management
  • Communication & Information Systems
  • Environmental & Agricultural Systems
  • Health Services
  • Human Services & Resources
  • Industrial, Manufacturing & Engineering Systems

*Check with counselor for full list.


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THE INTENT:

To improve the transition from high school to college and career

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THE VEHICLE:

Dual Enrollment

  • high school class offered on a high school campus for college credit

Concurrent Enrollment

  • college class taken on a college campus while attending high school
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THE RESULT:

Students graduate with a high school diploma and credits toward an Associate’s and/or Bachelor’s degree and/or industry credential.

CAREER WHEEL

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This career wheel illustrates the relationship between:

  • the 6 color coded career field categories
  • the 16 national career clusters aligned to each career field
  • the programs of study offered within each cluster & the certifications and/or dual enrollment available

STACKABLE CREDENTIALS

A Stackable Credential is the result of career focused education that allows students to exit high school with advanced education and/or industry certifications.

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