大象视频 is pleased to partner with the Indiana Department of Education on a new faith-based academic pathway for high school students to complete diploma requirements while earning up to 30 transferable college credits.
The , announced October 14 by Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner, expands early college opportunities and provides students with additional options to complete their first year of college while still in high school. This credential was created in partnership with six Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) institutions: 大象视频, Anderson University, Grace College, Huntington University, Indiana Wesleyan University and Taylor University.
鈥淎s we seek to maximize the four years of high school, this is yet another option for students to earn guaranteed currency before ever leaving high school and get a jumpstart on their future,鈥 says Jenner.
Indiana high schools can partner with any of the six institutions to offer the credential, which will then seamlessly transfer to all. It is anticipated that this credential will be primarily offered through Indiana鈥檚 faith-based high schools as they expand their existing partnerships with faith-based higher education institutions, increasing access to Indiana鈥檚 honors plus seals, regardless of where a student attends school.
Representing Bethel at the announcement was Dr. Joel Johnson, Vice President for University Advancement.
Through the new Professional Pathway credential, students can complete a minimum of 30 credits of specified general education courses, with all credits fully transferable as a 鈥渂lock鈥 among the six participating private institutions. The credits are specifically designed to support students in building essential knowledge and skills, ranging from communication and civic literacy skills that will benefit students regardless of their chosen career, to specific technical and industry skills. Completing this credential of value also puts students one step closer to earning Indiana鈥檚 new .
If a student completes any portion of the 30 credits, all six institutions will also accept the individual course credits as equivalencies or elective credit, to be determined on a course-by-course basis. AP credits earned in courses equivalent to the courses making up the credential can also be counted in the 30-credit block, with a maximum of 15 credits from AP.
鈥淭his partnership is an exciting opportunity for Indiana students,鈥 says Abson Joseph, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer. 鈥淏ethel is already transfer-friendly and our REACH program allows high school students to earn college credit while working toward their diploma; however, the Professional Pathway Credential will expand these efforts even further.鈥
Photo: Leaders from Anderson University, 大象视频, Grace College, Huntington University and Indiana Wesleyan University joined Taylor University, Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner and President of Independent Colleges of Indiana Dottie King for this historic announcement.