In partnership with Accelerate at Arizona State University and The University of Alabama Early College Program, students earn college credits and certificates.
This provides strong evidence of readiness for demanding university programs.
Through our partnerships with Accelerate at Arizona State University and The University of Alabama Early College Program, students take real undergraduate courses taught by university professors.
These classes replace traditional high-school exams with deeper, more meaningful academic challenges.
College courses move faster, expect more independence, and demand stronger reasoning skills than typical high-school classes. This creates a more intellectually serious environment than most traditional high-school coursework.
Dual enrollment demonstrates that a student can handle rigorous, independent academic work, succeed in real college courses, and engage with advanced material early.
All students gain the STEM Foundations Certificate from Arizona State University, and then have the opportunity to choose other classes and certificates.
We do activities and discussions as a group to support college learning, and students work together to explore extensions and complete assignments.
This certificate requires 4 classes, earns students 12-16 college credits, and is a high school graduation requirement.
Students choose between The Living World, Environmental Science, Anatomy & Physiology, and Chemistry.
Students take Computer Science, or another of the Math or Natural Science classes.
Students take Sustainable Engineering, or another of the Math or Natural Science classes.
Students can take as many credits as they would like at ASU, and we work together to come up with a good study plan for each student. We recommend that all students take Business Calculus or Calculus for Engineers at ASU, or Calculus II (optionally Calculus III) at University of Alabama.
ASU offers several certificate programs, which consist of 4-6 courses (12-18 credit hours) and are widely accepted at many other universities to meet general education requirements.
Students can explore new fields, make connections between subjects, and support their project-based learning.
Students complete general education requirements applicable to a wide range of degree programs, including courses in English, humanities, social science, mathematics and natural sciences.
Learn MoreDesigned for future engineers, this certificate introduces students to engineering principles, applied mathematics and scientific problem-solving.
Learn MoreStudents explore environmental science, sustainable systems and the intersection of sustainability and social impact.
Learn MoreStudents gain exposure to programming principles, information technology and computing systems, preparing them for tech-driven careers.
Learn MoreStudents gain core business knowledge, covering economics, technology applications and quantitative skills essential for the field.
Learn MoreThis certificate introduces students to healthcare professions, ethics and foundational anatomy and physiology concepts.
Learn MoreStudents examine human behavior from psychological, sociological, and biological perspectives to prepare for careers in education, healthcare and social sciences.
Learn MoreThis certificate introduces students to the foundations of education, including digital literacy, psychology and instructional technology.
Learn MoreAll students take 4 courses from the STEM Foundations Certificate pathway.
For example, a student may take College Algebra, Environmental Science, Chemistry, and Computer Science.
Students earn 13-16 college credits.
In year 2, a student might choose to complete the Engineering Certificate pathway, which can include classes like Programming, Introduction to Engineering, Calculus for Engineers I, and Technological, Social, and Sustainable Systems.
Once students have completed the STEM Foundations Certificate, their path through undergraduate classes is flexible. With more than 150 class options at ASU and at University of Alabama, students can customize their knowledge-seeking to suit their interests and future plans.
Students might take classes ranging from Cultural Anthropology to Marine Biology, from Statistics to Sustainability, or from Arabic to Macroeconomics.
Students can earn as many college credits as they desire.
