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C E N T R A L P I E D M O N T C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E

Career &

College Promise

Career & College Promise

Allows high school juniors and seniors to earn college credits or career

certification tuition free while in high school


Highlights of Career and College Promise

• Career & College Promise provides three pathways to help advance eligible students’ post-high school success:

• College Transfer – Earn tuition-free course credits toward a four-year degree through North Carolina’s community colleges. Credit for all courses will transfer to all UNC institutions and many of NC’s independent colleges and universities.

• Technical Career – Earn tuition-free course credits at an NC Community College toward an entry-level job credential, certificate or diploma in a technical career.

• Cooperative Innovative High Schools (limited availability) – Begin earning tuition-free college credits as a high-school freshman by attending a Cooperative Innovative High School.


Benefits Beyond High School


• Public– Completion of 24 hours

– Savings of $8,000 to $10,000

• Private– Completion of 24 hours

– Savings of $30,000 to $32,000

• College Registration– Earlier registration slots for students with college credit

– Huge Advantage for scheduling and reaching major classes

Last Year at CPCC


Over 1000 students saved $500,000 in college tuition and fees

High school students earned more than 7000 hours of college credit with a “B”average or better

Prospective students explored more than 50 different academic programs

Benefits of College Transfer Pathways

• Earn college credits that transfer seamlessly to any public or participating private college or university Reduced cost for a two- or four-year degree.

• Accelerated completion of a diploma, associate degree or four-year degree.

• Develops skills for success at the next level.


Eligibility for College Transfer Pathways

Eligibility:

• Be a junior or senior.

• weighted 3.0 GPA and maintain a 2.0 on college coursework after completing two courses.

• Continue to make progress toward high school graduation.

• Demonstrate college readiness in English, reading and mathematics on an approved assessment or placement test (visit careercollegenc.org for details).

• Select a program of study.


Qualify for Transfer Classes

• PSAT score of 47 or higher in reading and math and a 45 in English• SAT score of 500 or higher in reading, math and English• ACT score of 21 or higher in reading and 22 or higher in math and

18 or higher in English• Pass the Accuplacer given on CPCC’s campus

– 86 in sentence skill– 80 in reading– 55 in arithmetic– 75 in algebra

• Students who have a weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher that have taken 2 years of high school English with a grade of C or better and completed Algebra II with a grade of C or better may take the first math and English on a chosen pathway. Once they pass these classes with a C or better, they may take other classes at CPCC.


College Transfer Pathways at CPCC

Current Options at CPCC:

• Business and Economics

• Humanities and Social Sciences

• Engineering and Mathematics

• Life and Health Sciences



Career and College Promise

Business and Economics (P1012B) Courses on this pathway will prepare the student for many potential majors, including Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management and Insurance, International Business, Management, Human Resources, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Operations Management, Pre-Law

† Indicates courses with placement testing pre-requisites. Students who have tested at or above the minimum scores in the college transfer

program meet these pre-requisites. *Indicates a course with pre-requisites that cannot be met through testing alone.

Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for enrollment, a high school student must meet the following criteria:

a. Be a high school junior or senior; b. Have a weighted GPA of 3.0 on high school courses or have the recommendation of the high school principal or his/her designee;

and c. Meet the testing requirements for the career pathway (if applicable).

Testing Requirements

Choose one from each column.

Reading (Any one of the following) Math (Any one of the following) English (Any one of the following)

*Accuplacer: 80 #Accuplacer: Arithmetic: 55

Elementary Algebra: 55

*Accuplacer: 86

*#PSAT: 47 #PSAT: 47 *#PSAT: 45

*#PLAN: 17 #PLAN: 19 *#PLAN: 15

*#SAT: 500 #SAT: 500 *#SAT: 500

*#ACT: 21 #ACT: 22 *#ACT: 18

#Accuplacer: 57 #Accuplacer: 66

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours

ENG-111† Expository Writing 3.0

ENG-112* Argument Based Research ( Pre-requisite: ENG 111 with a C or better)

3.0

ENG-231* American Literature I (Pre-requisite: ENG 112 with a C or better)

3.0

HIS-111† World Civilizations I 3.0

SOC-210† Introduction to Sociology 3.0

BIO-110 Principles of Biology 4.0

MAT-161† College Algebra 3.0

CIS-110† Introduction to Computers 3.0

ECO-251† Principles of Microeconomics 3.0

ECO-252† Principles of Macroeconomic 3.0

ACA-122 College Transfer Success 1.0

Total Credit Hours 32.0



Humanities and Social Sciences (P1012A) Courses on this pathway will prepare the student for many potential majors, including Art, Art History, Art Education, Anthropology,

Creative Writing, Child Development, Dance, Music, Music Education, Theatre, Communications, Criminal Justice, English, Film Studies, French, Spanish, German, Geography, History, International Studies, Urban Studies, Journalism, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious

Studies, Recreational Therapy, Sociology, Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, Special Education, Social Work, Pre-Law











*Accuplacer: 86

*#PSAT: 47 #PSAT: 47 *#PSAT: 45

*#PLAN: 17 #PLAN: 19 *#PLAN: 15

*#SAT: 500 #SAT: 500 *#SAT: 500

*#ACT: 21 #ACT: 22 *#ACT: 18





3.0


3.0


ART-111 Art Appreciation 3.0

PSY-150† General Psychology 3.0

BIO-110 Principles of Biology 4.0

MAT-161† College Algebra 3.0

COM-231† Public Speaking 3.0

SPA-111† Elementary Spanish I (Co-requisite of SPA-181)

3.0

SPA-181† Elementary Spanish I Lab (Co-requisite of SPA-111)

1.0





Engineering and Mathematics (P1042B) Courses on this pathway will prepare the student for many potential majors, including Architecture, Interior Design, Mathematics, Math Education, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Software Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Programming, Physics











*Accuplacer: 86

*#PSAT: 47 #PSAT: 47 *#PSAT: 45

*#PLAN: 17 #PLAN: 19 *#PLAN: 15

*#SAT: 500 #SAT: 500 *#SAT: 500

*#ACT: 21 #ACT: 22 *#ACT: 18





3.0


3.0


ECO-251† Principles of Microeconomics 3.0

CHM-151† General Chemistry I 4.0

MAT-171† Pre-calculus Algebra 3.0

MAT-172* Pre-calculus Trigonometry (Prerequisite: MAT-171 with C or better)

3.0

MAT-271* Calculus 4.0 (Prerequisute: MAT-172 with C or better)

4.0





Life and Health Sciences (P1042A) Courses on this pathway will prepare the student for many potential majors, including Audiology, Biology, Microbiology, Physiology, Environmental Biology, Marine Biology, Ecology, Chemistry, Clinical Research, Community Health Education, Communication Disorders, Biochemistry, Earth Science, Geology, Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Nursing, Public Health, Respiratory Therapy, Pre- Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physician’s Assistant, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Med, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Vet







Choose one from each column. Reading (Any one of the following) Math (Any one of the following) English (Any one of the following)



*Accuplacer: 86

*#PSAT: 47 #PSAT: 47 *#PSAT: 45

*#PLAN: 17 #PLAN: 19 *#PLAN: 15

*#SAT: 500 #SAT: 500 *#SAT: 500

*#ACT: 21 #ACT: 22 *#ACT: 18





3.0


3.0


BIO-111 General Biology i 4.0

BIO-112* Principles of Biology II (Pre-requisite: BIO 110 with C or better)

4.0

CHM-151† General Chemistry I 3.0

CHM-152* General Chemistry II (Pre-requisite: CHM 151 with C or better)

3.0

MAT-171† Pre-calculus Algebra 3.0



Benefits of Career Technical Pathways

• Obtain a certificate or diploma in a technical field tuition-free.

• Includes applied academic skills needed for workplace success.

• Earn technical course credits while working toward a high-school diploma.


Eligibility for Career Technical Pathways

Eligibility: • Be a junior or senior. • Enter the program with a weighted 3.0 GPA (or have a

principal’s recommendation) and maintain a 2.0 on college coursework after completing two courses.

• Continue to make progress toward high school graduation. • Demonstrate college readiness through career pathway

prerequisites. • Take PLAN assessment while in grade 10. • Select a program of study

C E N T R A L P I E D M O N T C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G EC E N T R A L P I E D M O N T C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E

Available Career Technical Pathways at CPCC• Automotive Systems Technology

• Basics in Fire Protection• Beginnings In Early Childhood• Business Operations• Collision, Repair and Refinishing Technology• Computer Integrated Machining• Construction Supervision• Criminal Justice• Electrical Engineering Technology• Flexographic Print• Graphic Print Production• Interior Design• Introduction to Energy• Introduction to Horticulture• Mechatronics Engineering Technology• Medical Assisting• Residential Architectural Technology• Simulation and Game Development• Geomatics Technology• Introduction to Landscape Management• Introduction to Energy Production• Construction Management: Energy Infrastructure• Construction Management: Green Building• Sustainability Technologies: Renewable Energy• Automotive Technology: Brakes and Alignment• Civil Engineering Technology




Simulation and Game Development Diploma (D25450-21)

Developing enticing games requires a diverse set of skills. Completion of this program will give students an excellent overview of the various areas they will need to master to achieve success in this exciting field. The courses on this pathway will introduce students to the importance of storytelling and character development, the fundamentals of computer languages, industry standards and the tools required to create 3-D models.

Pathway: Simulation and Game Development Diploma

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for enrollment, a high school student must meet the following criteria:

a. Be a high school junior or senior; b. Have a weighted GPA of 3.0 on high school courses or have the recommendation of the high school principal or

his/her designee; and c. Meet the testing requirements for the career pathway (if applicable).

Testing Requirements Choose one from each column.

*Reading (Any one of the following) *English (Any one of the following)

Accuplacer: 80 Accuplacer: 86

PSAT: 47 PSAT: 45

PLAN: 17 PLAN: 15

SAT: 500 SAT: 500

ACT: 21 ACT: 18

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours ENG-111 Expository Writing* 3.0

COM-110 Introduction to Communications* 3.0

SGD-111 Introduction to SGD 3.0

SGD-112 SGD Design 3.0

SGD-114 3-D Modeling 3.0

SGD-212 SGD Design II 3.0

SGD-113 SGD Programming 3.0

SGD-213 SGD Programming II 3.0

SGD-214 3-D Modeling II 3.0

SGD-232 Survey of Game Engines 3.0

SGD-168 Mobile SG Programming 3.0

SGD-268 Mobile SG Programming II 3.0




Mechatronics Engineering Technology Pathway (C40350-C2)

This curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for jobs requiring electrical, mechanical, and computer skills needed to work on complex systems found in manufacturing environments. Graduates may be qualified for engineering technician, industrial maintenance, and manufacturing jobs, including assembly, upgrade, testing, start-up, and troubleshooting of machines, controls, and automated systems. Graduates are eligible for PMMI Mechatronics Certification.

Pathway: Mechatronics Engineering Technology Pathway

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for enrollment, a high school student must meet the following criteria:

a. Be a high school junior or senior; b. Have a weighted GPA of 3.0 on high school courses or have the recommendation of the high

school principal or his/her designee; and

c. Meet the testing requirements for the career pathway (if applicable).


EGR-125 Application Software for Technicians 2.0

ISC-112 Industrial Safety 2.0

MEC-130 Mechanisms 3.0

ELC-111 Introduction to Electricity 3.0

ELC-130 Advanced Motor/Controls 3.0


Steps to Registration

1. See your CDC or guidance counselor.2. Apply to CPCC.3. Create your CPCC log-in and activate your CPCC email address4. Take the Accuplacer test5. Non-CMS students must complete the Career and College Promise

Pathway Approval Form, available on our web site6. Register for classes7. Check your tuition-although tuition is free, some classes have an

insurance fee. Failure to pay this fee can result in dropped classes.8. Buy your books.9. Pick up a parking permit-required for all campuses10. Get your CPCC student identification card11. Attend a mandatory orientation session for CCP (This step can be done any

time after registering for classes.)



SUBSEQUENT SEMESTERS

• All Career and College Promise students will be required to submit paper work each semester that they plan to take classes.

• Refer to CPCC’s web site for important deadlines and registration dates for each semester.


FERPAFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act

• According to this federal law, instructors and College personnel cannot give out a student’s academic records, accommodations and disabilities to anyone other than the student, including the student’s parents.


IMPORTANCE OF TRANSCRIPT

• Drops: Classes can be dropped through the 10% date of the class and will not appear on the student's record. Classes dropped between the 10% and 35% date of the each course are withdrawals.

• Withdrawals: A student who for any reason cannot complete a course must take the responsibility to formally withdraw in order to avoid a failing grade. To receive a “W” grade, a student must withdraw prior to the 35% date of the class. The last day to withdraw is printed on each course syllabus.

• College Transcript: Remember that whatever grade you get will follow you. Your college transcript begins with your first CPCC course, and these grades will be part of your permanent college transcript.


Student ServicesAcademic Learning Center

• ALC is a tutoring center available to serve the academic needs of the students at CPCC. For any student enrolled in a curriculum course that needs individual assistance in addition to that which they are receiving in the classroom, CPCC has caring qualified staff who are ready to help them learn.

• The ALC is committed to helping students in three crucial areas:

• Overcoming difficulties with academic coursework

• Promotion of independent learning

• Proactive endowment of students with skills necessary to promote academic and life-long learning success


Student Disability Services

• Provides academic accommodations and auxiliary aids/assistive technology to students with a documented disability.

• Services provided include:

• Classroom and testing accommodations

• Sign language interpreting and communication access

• Assistive technology

• Disability Counseling and advocacy

Student must self-identify to the Disability Services office every semester. Students must provide current and appropriate documentation. (DS will review

your IEP but they may require additional information, such as a Psychological Evaluation).

Students are responsible for all class work. (Tutoring services maybe available through the Academic Learning Center, there is not Special Education in college).

Important Dates for Spring 2013

• Registration begins November 11.

• Classes begin January 13.

• Holiday: January 20.

• Spring Break: March 10-14.

• Second short session classes begin: March 17

• Holiday: April 18-20.

• Final Exams: May 7-13.

• Semester Ends:


HERE AT CPCC, WE LOVE OUR CAREER AND COLLEGE PROMISE STUDENTS AND WANT THEM

TO CONTINUE WITH US


There are many advantages to

attending CPCC


Accessibility


CPCC has six area

campuses as well as

online courses available.


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Affordability

• Fraction of the cost of a 4 year

college or university

• Financial Aid is available

• Scholarships are

offered through the

CPCC Foundation

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