Middlesex Community College Dual Enrollment Dr. Ellen Grondine, Dean of Education & K-16 Partnerships Melissa Chandonnet, Director of Concurrent and Dual Enrollment Sothy Gaipo Perkins K-12 Coordinator
What is dual enrollment? • The MCC Dual Enrollment Academy is a program designed for high school students interested in earning college credit while working towards high school graduation requirements. • MCC serves more than 1500 dual enrollment students each semester. Learn more at https://www.middlesex.mass.edu/dualenroll.
Who qualifies? • High school or home school students in good standing who have a minimum 2.0 GPA and meet multiple measures. – PSAT 480 or higher – ENG101 eligible • Students who have the approval of their guidance counselors or home school advisors, and parent signature.
Dual Enrollment-Advanced Placement Comparisons 4 Dual Enrollment Advanced Placement High school credit is earned with passing High school credit is earned with passing grade grade Students must meet Multiple Measures Districts set their own eligibility criteria criteria: 2.0 GPA, 480 PSAT, ENG101 eligible College credit with passing grade, credit College credit only for students with transferable to public postsecondary satisfactory score on the AP exam colleges and universities (per MassTransfer) and private colleges Credit policies vary by postsecondary institution Courses are offered at the high school & on Courses are offered at the high school and the college campus, a wide range of courses follow a prescribed, standardized curriculum available with the exception of remedial (pre-college) courses Adapted (Speroni, 2011) 2/28/20
Benefits of Dual Enrollment – Students strengthen reading, writing, and core academic skills, are subject to the demands and rigor of college courses. – Students can take advantage of the many campus resources (tutoring, computer labs, library, community & college events). – Students earn transferable credit and reduce future student loan debt.
MassTransfer & Course Sequence Credits MassTransfer Subject Areas MCC Core Curriculum 9 Behavioral & Social Sciences Behavioral Science & Social Sciences (6) 9 Humanities & Fine Arts Humanities & Fine Arts (3) 7 Natural or Physical Science Science (3/4) 6 English Composition I & II English Comp. I & II (6) 3 Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning MAT above Algebra I. (3) 2/28/20 6
Commonwealth Commitment
• The MassTransfer Block refers to a set of general education, core, or distribution requirements, consisting of 34 college-level credits. • These credits when completed together with a 2.0 or higher GPA, fully transfer to any Massachusetts public higher education institution.
Mass Transfer Students completing an associates degree with at least 60 credit hours are eligible to transfer into a Massachusetts state university with no: – application fee – no application essay – automatic satisfaction of general education requirements – guaranteed transfer credit – guaranteed admission (2.5 or higher) – 33% tuition waiver for those with a 3.0 or higher
Dual Enrollment Cost Massachusetts Dual Enrollment Resident $92.00 per credit Tuition $ 29 Institutional Support Fee $ 57 Facilities Development Fee $ 6 $ 92 Example: a 3 credit class would be $276 (3 x 92) Full time students post high school graduation pay $252/credit- $756/course MCC waives fees for Dual Enrollment students including; • Student Service Fees Testing Fees • MASSPIRG (Massachusetts Student Public Interest Research Group) •
Cost Savings Analysis Dual Enrollment MCC State University Private College 12 credit cost per 12 credit cost per 12 credit cost per 12 credit cost per student: student: student: student: $1,104 $3,024 $4,080 Approx. $17,580 Cost per credit for Cost per credit for Cost per credit for Cost per credit for student: student: student: student: $92 $252 $340 Approx. $1,465 Cost per 3-credit Cost per 3 credit Cost per 3 credit Cost per 3 credit course: course: course: course: $276 $756 $1,020 Approx. $4,395 *NO FEES* *Not including fees* *Not including fees* *Not including fees* Savings = $1,920 Savings = $2,976 Savings = $16,476
Academic Pathways & Maps To view Academic Maps, visit https://www.middlesex.mass.edu/advising/academicmaps.
Career Pathway Alignment • MCC and partner high schools are collaborating to align curriculum and academic criteria. • The goal is to support student learning and skill attainment across high interest fields of study. • Ideally students are better informed of career opportunities and academic rigor before selecting a major in college .
Dual Enrollment Video Video Link: https://youtu.be/SMrJlB7IA_0
Partner Schools Offering DE Programs • Bedford High School • Littleton High School • Burlington High School • Lowell Career Academy • Chelmsford High School • Lowell High School • Dracut High School • Methuen High School • Greater Lawrence Technical • Minuteman Technical High High School School • Greater Lowell Technical High • Nashoba Valley Technical High School School • Groton-Dunstable Regional • Shawsheen Technical High High School School • Innovation Academy • Tewksbury High School (Tyngsboro) • Woburn High School
Questions? Contact Information Dr. Ellen Grondine Dean of Education & K-16 Partnerships grondinee@middlesex.mass.edu Melissa Chandonnet Director of Concurrent and Dual Enrollment chandonnetm@middlesex.mass.edu Sothy Gaipo Perkins K-12 Coordinator gaipos@middlesex.mass.edu
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