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Texas TWO- STEP Project: Bridging the Gaps with Technical Education Michele Padilla – Project Coordinator

Texas TWO-STEP Project: Bridging the Gaps with Technical Education Michele Padilla – Project Coordinator

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Texas TWO-STEP Project:Bridging the Gaps

with Technical Education

Michele Padilla – Project Coordinator

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OverviewOverview

The Texas TWO-STEP Project and 15 The Texas TWO-STEP Project and 15 Community College Districts have Community College Districts have partnered to provide outreach partnered to provide outreach activities that engage high school activities that engage high school students, counselors, faculty and students, counselors, faculty and administrators in an effort to promote administrators in an effort to promote programs that provide a seamless programs that provide a seamless transition from community college to transition from community college to university.university.

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WeatherfordCollege

VernonCollege

TSTCHarlingen

TempleCollege

Tarrant CountyCollege District

Navarro College

McLennan College

LaredoCollege

Howard College

Hill College

Grayson CountyCollege

Dallas CountyCollegeDistrict

Collin County College District

College of the Mainland

Central Texas College

UTA

UTA/COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFER CONSORTIUMUTA/COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFER CONSORTIUM

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Community Colleges

INTS or

COS

Tech Prep

AP Credits & Dual Credits

Texas TWO-STEP

Project

SEAMLESS TRANSITION

High Schools

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Barriers to H.S. Participation in Technical

Programs

Low aspirations Low test scores Low High School grades Low intellectual ability, cannot

compete in higher education Low persistence

Myths about students who choose Technical Education

Limited educational opportunities Limited job opportunities

Myths about Technical Programs

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Tech Prep students have lower average annual dropout rates. (TEA)

Tech Prep students have higher average grade 12 graduation rates. (TEA)

Tech Prep graduates completed at a higher rate college-preparatory programs. (TEA)

Dispelling Myths

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Dispelling Myths 63.2% of Tech Prep students were still

enrolled in higher education classes after two years (1998 graduates) (Career Development Resources)

Tech Prep Students are taking the SAT I and the ACT at a rate equivalent to or higher than other students (TEA)

Tech Prep Students are better prepared in Math than all other students and as well prepared in writing (TEA)

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Tech PrepTech PrepA technical preparation program that allows A technical preparation program that allows students to earn college credit beginning as students to earn college credit beginning as early as ninth grade. early as ninth grade. The credits can be used towards an The credits can be used towards an associates degree in any Tech Prep associates degree in any Tech Prep program offered in any of the participating program offered in any of the participating Community College Districts.Community College Districts.

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Tech PrepTech Prep

Tech Prep aligns high school curriculum Tech Prep aligns high school curriculum with college curriculum to prevent with college curriculum to prevent duplication of coursework in college and duplication of coursework in college and provides a seamless transition from high provides a seamless transition from high school to community college.school to community college.

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– High School Students may earn Tech Prep High School Students may earn Tech Prep credit by participating in articulated Tech credit by participating in articulated Tech Prep Programs and earning a “B” or betterPrep Programs and earning a “B” or better

– Enroll in the community college and request Enroll in the community college and request Tech Prep creditsTech Prep credits

– Comply with community college Comply with community college requirementsrequirements

Texas TWO-STEP ProjectTexas TWO-STEP ProjectSTEP ONESTEP ONE

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– Students earn an A.A.S. Degree from one of the Students earn an A.A.S. Degree from one of the Community College Consortium institutions Community College Consortium institutions

– Students earn a BA/BS in Students earn a BA/BS in Interdisciplinary StudiesInterdisciplinary Studies from UTA. Students may currently choose from the from UTA. Students may currently choose from the following program areas:following program areas: Business Business Health SciencesHealth Sciences Human ServicesHuman Services Public Service Public Service TechnologyTechnology

– Students earn a BA/BS from the Students earn a BA/BS from the College of ScienceCollege of Science

Texas TWO-STEP ProjectTexas TWO-STEP ProjectSTEPSTEP TWOTWO

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A.A. Degree or A.A.S. Degree

Associate of Arts/Science

Equivalent to the 1st half of a Baccalaureate Degree

Focus is Transfer to 4 year University

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Design to teach specific career/ technical fields

Original Intent was for graduates to enter the job market in 2 years.

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A.A.S. Degree Programs and A.A.S. Degree Programs and the Texas TWO-STEP Projectthe Texas TWO-STEP Project AccountingAccounting A.A.S. Nursing A.A.S. Nursing BiotechnologyBiotechnology Business Administration Business Administration Child DevelopmentChild Development Commercial Music Commercial Music CADDCADD Computer Graphics Computer Graphics Computer Information Tech. Construction Computer Information Tech. Construction

ManagementManagement Criminal JusticeCriminal Justice D.M.Sonography D.M.Sonography Digital Imaging TechnologyDigital Imaging Technology Echocardiology Tech. Echocardiology Tech. Electronic CommerceElectronic Commerce Electronics Technology Electronics Technology Electronic Telecommunications Internet Dev. Tech.Electronic Telecommunications Internet Dev. Tech. International Business and Trade Interpreter Training International Business and Trade Interpreter Training Logistics Technology ManagementLogistics Technology Management Marketing Careers Medical Laboratory Marketing Careers Medical Laboratory

Tech.Tech. Veterinary Technology Video TechnologyVeterinary Technology Video Technology

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HOW STEP TWO WORKSCORE CURRICULUM 44 HOURS

TECHNICAL TRANSFER (UP TO) 24 HOURS

TOTAL NEEDED TO GRADUATE 128 HOURSNON-CORE HOURS 60 HOURS

EXAMPLES OF TRANSFERABLE COURSE WORK

Accounting: ACNT; BUSG; ITSW; POFT

Business: BMGT; BUSG; HRPO; MRKG; POFT

Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology: DFTG; INMT; QCTC

Computer Hardware Technology & Electronics and Telecommunications Technology

CETT; CPMT; ELMT; POFT

Information Technology: ITCC; ITMC; ITNW; ITSC; ITSE; ITSW; POFI; POFT

Graphic Communication: ARTC; GRPH; FLMC; IMED

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HIGH SCHOOL

SUBJECT/(Credits) FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE JUNIOR SENIOR

ENGLISH (4) English I English II English III English IV

MATH (3) Algebra1 or Geometry

Geometry or Algebra II

Algebra II or Trigonometry

Trigonometry or Calculus

SCIENCE (3) Physical Science or Biology

Biology or Chemistry I

Biology, Chemistry Ior Chemistry II

Chemistry II or Physics

HUMANITIES (4) US History World History World Geography Government & Economics

PHYS ED (1.5)/HEALTH (.5) Phys Ed Phys Ed & Health

LANGUAGE (2)/OTHER (2.5) Elective Foreign Language I & Speech

Foreign Language II& Elective

FINE ARTS (1)/OTHER (1) Choir, Art, Band, or Theater

TECH PREP CoherentSequence

If not 3.5 credits, add to electives

*Computer Maintenance 12534504 (CPMT 1411)

*InternetworkTechnology I N1295006(ITCC 1302

&1306)Telecom &Networking12022700 (ITNW 1325)

*Internetwork Technology II N1295007 (ITCC 1342) (ITCC 1346)

TECH PREPEIGHT YEAR PLAN

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TECH PREPEIGHT YEAR PLAN

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE

ENGL 1301 MATH 1314 ECON 2301 ENGL 2311

ITMC 1319 ITMC 1419 HUMA 1301 CETT 1445

CPMT 1411 (4) SPCH 1311 CPMT 1445 ITCC 1342 (3)

ITNW 1325 (3) ITCC 1302 (3) CETT 1409 ITCC 1346 (3)

EECT 1303 ITCC 1306 (3) MATH 2312 ITNW 2417

SUMMER PHED/DANC any activity course

ENGL 2311Technical Writing

EECT 2437

PSYC 2301

*Maximum 15 hrs. may transfer from H.S. Tech Prep to Community College

Total Hours for A.A.S. in Computer Networking Technology = 71

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DISCIPLINARY COMPONENT I:

Title: WEBSITE PROGRAMMING

INSY 3307 INTRO WEB PROGRAMMING

INSY 3308 ADV BUS COM (VISUAL BASIC)

INSY 4302 DB MANA SYSTEMS 

INSY 4310 OBJ ORIENTED PRG (JAVA)

BUSA 2303  INTRO MIS/DP

DISCIPLINARY COMPONENT II:

Title: WEBSITE GRAPHICS      

COMM 2300 INTERNET COMM   

COMM 3300 COMM TECHNOLOGY

JOUR 1345 WRITE MASS MEDI  

COMM 3303 COMM GRAPHICS  

COMM 3301 WEB SITE COMM  

COMM 4301 INTERNET GRAPHICS COMM

COMM 4327 ADV WEB SITE COMM

DISCIPLINARY COMPONENT III:

Title: INTERNET MARKETING/E-COMMERCE

MARK 3321 PRIN MARKETING  

MARK 3325 INTERNET MARKETING

BLAW 3311 LAW I    

MANA 3318 MANA ORG BEHAVIOR  

MANA 3319 MANA PROCESS THEORY

Program Title: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BACHELOR OF ARTS INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES =

TOTAL 128 HOURS

TECHNICAL FOUNDATIONS TRANSFER

CPMT 1411     T 4

ITNW 1325     T 3

ITCC 1302     T 3

ITCC 1306     T 3

ITCC 1342     T 3

ITCC 1346     T 3

 MAX 24HRS       Total 19

UNIVERSITY

44 hrs - Core Curriculum

14 hrs – Cultural Studies or Foreign Language Req.

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InterdisciplinaryStudiesProgram

A Customized Degree Plan

College of Business Admin

College of Engineering

College of Liberal Arts

College of Science

School of Social Work

School of Urban

Affairs

School of Architecture

School of Education

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REMOVING BARRIERS to REMOVING BARRIERS to Bachelors DegreesBachelors Degrees UTA will accept up to 24 hours of UTA will accept up to 24 hours of

technical credit.technical credit. UTA removed the university limit UTA removed the university limit

of 72 academic hours received of 72 academic hours received from a community college.from a community college.

UTA removed the last 30 hours in UTA removed the last 30 hours in residence requirement.residence requirement.

UTA will transfer hours back to the UTA will transfer hours back to the sending institution allowing the sending institution allowing the student to earn an A.A.S. Degree.student to earn an A.A.S. Degree.

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EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS

Faster graduation and use of technical hours

BA/BS in Interdisciplinary Studies or a BA/BS from the College of Science degrees

Opportunity to pursue Graduate/Professional Degrees

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For More Information Contact:For More Information Contact:

The UTA/Community College The UTA/Community College Transfer ConsortiumTransfer Consortium

Texas TWO-STEP ProjectTexas TWO-STEP Project

Phone: 817.272.1433Phone: 817.272.1433

Michele Padilla, Project CoordinatorMichele Padilla, Project Coordinator

Email: Email: [email protected]@uta.edu