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IS COLLEGE IN YOUR FUTURE?
Have you thought about…
• How Much It Will Cost • How Much Time It Will Take
VWCC Offers Many Dual Enrollment Options
• DE classes at the high schools• DE classes on-line or on VWCC Campus• DE Regional Academy• DE Governor’s Scholar Program
Dual Enrollment Classes at theHigh School or on campus – non degree
• “Try out” a college course
• Increase your HS GPA
• Earn credits toward Degrees, Certificate or Career Studies programs at VWCC
• Earn credits in classes to transfer to other colleges
• Want classes that are more challenging than regular high school classes
• Your parents/counselor told you it was a good idea to take dual classes
• Your friends are taking the dual class
• Help to provide pathways directly to the workforce
What is The Governor’s Scholar Program (HB 1184)?
• A PATHWAY for high school students to graduate high school with a two year General Studies Associate’s Degree or a one-year General Education Certificate from VWCC
• Both options provide course work that is transferable to most colleges toward first or second year core requirements.
• The program requires dual classes at the high school, AP or IB classes, classes on VWCC’s campus
1 Year General Education Certificate
HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES VWCC CLASSES
• ENGLISH (11TH GRADE)• HISTORY (11TH GRADE)• MATHEMATICS (10TH – 12)
(Pre-Calc, Calc, Stats)• US GOVERNMENT• SCIENCE• FOREIGN LANGUAGE
• ENG 111/112• HIS 121/122• Mathematics (10th – 12th) (MTH
154, 155, 167)
• PLS 211• SCIENCE SEQUENCE (BIO, CM,
PHY)
• HUMANITIES OR FINE ARTS
• SDV 101
How is completing the HB1184 program accomplished?
Through a combination of: DE, AP/IB, and VWCC Campus classes
Based on what your high school offers
General Studies Associate’s DegreeALL ITEMS LISTED FOR THE ONE YEAR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
PLUS
HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES VWCC CLASSES
• ENGLISH (12TH)• MATHEMATICS (2nd class)
• ENG 241/242• Pre-Calc, Calc, Stats• ITE 115* (MOS CERT)• PLS 212 (2nd PART OF US GOV)• CST 100• TRANSFER ELECTIVES (9
CREDITS – USUALLY 3 CLASSES)*
* HS CLASSES FOR TRANSFER MAY INCLUDE: • CALC AB OR BC• STATS• FOREIGN LANGUAGE• PSYCHOLOGY• A SECOND SCIENCE SEQUENCE• WORLD HISTORY
VWCC’s Regional Academies
AIR CONDITIONING
AND REFRIGERATION
ENGINEERING MEDICAL BILLING AND PHARMACY
TECHNICIAN
MECHATRONICS
HEALTHSCIENCES
NURSE AIDE PHARMACYTECHNICIAN
PRE-HEALTH
About the Regional Academy
Programs: •Air Conditioning and Refrigeration•Engineering Program•Medical Billing/Pharmacy Technician•Mechatronics Program•Health Science Program (transfer)•Nurse Aide Program•Pharmacy Technician (Apprenticeship) •Pre-Health Program (VWCC Health programs)
Application Based- Eligibility (Juniors and Seniors/Sophomores with waiver)- Teacher Recommendation/Counselor Approval- Transcripts and Placement Tests
Classes take place at Virginia Western- Taught by Virginia Western Faculty- Monday through Friday
- 8:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL CIVIL
Engineering at VWCC
•FOUNDATIONAL COURSES are an opportunity to
explore what Architecture and Engineering Occupations
look like.
•ENGINEERING FOR TRANSFER COURES are designed
for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college
or university to complete a baccalaureate degree.
Engineering Program
• 24 Maximum Students• Juniors and Seniors• 36 Credits: Taken over 4 semesters• Career Studies Certificate
- 29 credits• Math Intensive
- Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry- Calculus I & II
• Entry Requirements: - Successfully passed Algebra 2 (B or better)
- Virginia Placement Test MTE 1-9 Placement Score
Engineering Opportunities
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Agricultural Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Environmental engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Marine Engineering
• Materials engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Nano-Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Space Engineering
• Transfer Opportunities: Guaranteed admission to
VT with a completed Associates
Degree with a GPA >3.0 and a “B” in Math
•Hands-on
•Application Based
•Fabrication centered
•Involves work in:
- Pneumatics
- Hydraulics
- Design
- Robotics
- CAD/CAM
- AC and DC Circuits
- FABLAB (NSF PACE ME Grant)
- AND MORE!
About Mechatronics
Mechatronics Program
• 24 Maximum Students• 19 Credits
- Taken over 2 semestersJunior OR Seniors
Opportunities:- Career Studies Certificate- 19 credits/MT1 and Siemens Level 1 Certifications
Associates of Applied Science• Less Math Intensive than Engineering
- Technical Math (MTH 115 & 116)- Pre Calc with Trig (Associates)
• Entry Requirements:- Successfully passed Algebra 2 (B or better)- Virginia Placement Test MTE 1-6
AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION
• Courses needed towards the Journeyman’s license
• Completes 50% of the CSC program of study
• VPT Score – ENF 1 and MTE 1 – 3
• Seniors
Science: Health Science Program
• 42 College Credits
• 24 Maximum Students
• Entry Requirements:
• Demonstrate strong competencies in biology and math
• Receive a B or better in Biology
• Virginia Placement Test ENG 111 Placement Score
• Virginia Placement Test MTE 1-5 Placement Score
• Science Intensive
CLAUDE MOORE HEALTH ACADEMY
• The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation is private non-profit organization recognized for instigating programs and partnerships aimed at increasing academic competence and encouraging leadership abilities.
• The Claude Moore grant is available on a year to-year basis, therefore funding is limited and not guaranteed.
• If the grant is approved for the next academic school year, students who have been accepted into the Virginia Western Community College Regional Academy’s Pre-Health, Nurse Aide, Pharmacy Technician, or Medical Billing/Pharmacy Technician program may be eligible to apply for scholarship assistance towards the tuition costs of the program. The amount will be determined by the grant.
• Scholarship applications are due by March 31st. Students will be notified, through their VWCC E-mail, by May 31st if scholarship funds can be awarded. Tuition balances are the responsibility of the student.
Pre-HealthA BRIDGING program
ACADEMIC PRE-REQS FOR HEALTH DEGREE PROGRAMS OFFERED AT VWCC
• BIO 141 & BIO 142 HUMAN Anatomy and Physiology
• SDV 101 Orientation to Health Professions
• PSY 230 Developmental Psychology
• HLT 141Introduction to Medical Terminology
• HLT 105 – CPR
• HIM – Legal Aspects of Health Records Documentation
• PHI 220 Ethics
• MTh 161 – Pre-Calculus
Associate of Applied Science Degrees
• Dental Hygiene
• Medical Laboratory Technology
• Nursing (RN)
o LPN to Nursing AAS Bridge Program
• Radiation Oncology
• Radiography
• Veterinary Technology
All of the health related programs offered by VWCC have prerequisites that must be completed before being accepted into the degree program. The Pre-health Academy is a bridging program that allows students to complete those requirements while in high school.This program is for seniors only.
• 10 Maximum of Students
• Seniors only
• 17 college credits
• - Taken over 2 semesters
• Career Studies Certificate
• Eligible Certified Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA)
• Entry Requirements:
• Strong high school transcripts
• Virginia Placement Test ENG 111 Placement Score
• Virginia Placement Test MTE 1 Placement Score
Nurse Aide
Medical Billing and Pharmacy Technician
• CSC and Workforce Credential
• 33 college credits
• Apprenticeship
• 4 semester
• Juniors and Seniors
Pharmacy Technician
• Minimum of 12 students
• 33 college credits
• 1 semester of classwork and 1 semester of Apprenticeship
• Seniors
• VPT – Placed ENG 111 and MTE 1
• Must be 18 to sit for the Certified Pharmacy Technician Exam
• Must complete a criminal background check, drug testing and any other health screenings required by the employer prior to the apprenticeship placement
QUESTIONS ABOUT DUAL ENROLLMENT OFTEN ASKED
What is the difference between DE and AP/IB?
Dual Enrollment students are• Enrolled in a college class• Course credit is earned for successfully
completing the class• Students have access to VWCC
resources• Grading is based on all work completed
in the course• Grades and materials are retained
locally
AB, CLEP and IB credit is awarded if:• The student chooses to take the end of
the year examination• Earns a score that is accepted at the
post-secondary school they plan on attending (AP - 3-5) (IB 5 – 7)
• If a student does not take the exam, no college credit is given for work completed in the course.
What do the different degrees mean?
Certificates
A program of study of fewer than two years in length with a major in an occupational area.
• Exercise Science & Personal Training
• Practical Nursing (LPN)
Career Studies Certificates
A Career Studies Certificate is a program of study of less than one year in length in an occupational area.
• Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Nurse Aide (CNA)
• Phlebotomy
Associate DegreeA program of Study that completes a two year track and is designed to transfer to a four year college/university
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Dual Enrollment?
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
• Earn high school and college credit at the same time
• Saves A LOT of money • Eases transition from high
school to college• Builds self-esteem• Shortens the time to earn a
college degree• More likely to complete a
college degree or industry credentials
•Courses are rigorous and students can get in over their heads•Colleges expect maturity and
responsibility• Poor grades stay (and follow) the
student forever•Grades can affect college
admission and financial aid•Can affect the HS GPA
How do I become a dual enrollment student?
• Check the VWCC Dual Enrollment Website
• Apply on-line to VWCC
• Record and SAVE your EMPLID (student ID number)
• Take the VPT in Math and English
• Work with school counselor and parents to select the best classes for you
• Start early!
Can you imagine the possibilities – can you meet
the challenge?
