- About the Online Dual Credit Initiative for High School Students
- Class Schedule
- Available Courses
- How to Enroll in an Online Class
About the Online Dual Credit Initiative for High School Students
Interested and qualified high school eleventh and twelfth grade students may enroll in a selected number of Rowan University online courses and receive academic credit both from the high school and the university. Courses are offered at a substantially discounted rate: $280 per credit for the academic year of 2011–2012. The majority of courses offered through the High School Dual Credit program fulfill Rowan’s general education requirements and the credits earned may also be transferrable to other 4-year institutions.
Upon graduation from high-school, if a student matriculates at Rowan University, the entire tuition that has been paid to Rowan will be returned in the form of a scholarship for those courses in which the student has achieved a grade of B or better.
All Rowan University online courses are offered through the College Graduate & Continuing Education (CGCE), which is also responsible for communicating and coordinating with the school districts and for registering the students upon receiving the appropriate required form.
Class Schedule
With few exceptions, online courses are offered in 8-week modules. The starting and ending dates of each module for academic year 2011–2012 are shown below.
| Fall 2011 | Spring 2012 | Summer 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 8 Weeks | Module 1: 9/1/2011–10/24/2011 |
Module 3: 1/10/2012–3/4/2012 |
Module 5: 5/8/2012–7/2/2012 |
| Second 8 Weeks | Module 2: 10/25/2011–12/19/2011 |
Module 4: 3/06/2012–5/1/2012 |
Available Courses
Because class capacity is set at 30 students and online courses fill up fairly quickly, we strongly recommend submitting the CGCE Activation & Permission Form for High School Students, which is required for course registration, at least two weeks prior to the start of a class.
The following courses will be available during AY 2011–2012 (provided they meet minimum enrollment).
Fall 2011
| Course # | Course Title | Mod # | Credit Hours | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPED 08.130 | Human Exceptionality This general education course is designed to develop students' awareness and understanding of the nature and needs of individuals with exceptionalities. It provides a lifespan perspective that will assist Students in better understanding and, hopefully, accepting and advocating for individuals with disabilities. A field component is required. |
1 | 3 | 09/01/2011 | 10/24/2011 |
| PHIL 09.328 | Philosophy & Gender This course will explore philosophical issues relating to gender as considered by classical, modern and contemporary philosophers. Recent work by feminist philosophers will be emphasized. |
1 | 3 | 09/01/2011 | 10/24/2011 |
| ACC 03.405 | Foundations of Accounting This course presents an overview of accounting as an information system useful for decision making. It provides students with an understanding of the basic concepts of financial and managerial accounting from the perspective of a future user of accounting information. |
2 | 3 | 10/25/2011 | 12/19/2011 |
| GEOG 06.323 | GEOG 06.323 A systematic and regional approach to the geography of this, the most densely populated state, this course analyzes the physical environment and cultural milieu in terms of their complex interactions. The course highlights problems of resource utilization and environmental concerns. |
2 | 3 | 10/25/2011 | 12/19/2011 |
Spring 2012
| Course # | Course Title | Mod # | Credit Hours | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPED 08.130 | Human Exceptionality This general education course is designed to develop students' awareness and understanding of the nature and needs of individuals with exceptionalities. It provides a lifespan perspective that will assist Students in better understanding and, hopefully, accepting and advocating for individuals with disabilities. A field component is required. |
3 | 3 | 01/10/2012 | 03/04/2012 |
| MATH 01.115 | Contemporary Mathematics This course is designed to develop an appreciation of what mathematics is and how it is used today. Topics covered include: statistics and probability; graphs, trees and algorithms; geometrical perspectives including transformations, symmetry, and similarity; and the mathematics of social choice. Students are expected to have completed equivalents of Basic Algebra 1 and Basic Skills Reading. |
3 | 3 | 01/10/2012 | 03/04/2012 |
| REL 10.200 | Religions of the World This course surveys the major world religions in both the Eastern and Western traditions. |
4 | 3 | 03/06/2012 | 05/01/2012 |
Summer 2012
| Course # | Course Title | Mod # | Credit Hours | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMST 13.201 | Intro to American Studies This is an interdisciplinary course intended to introduce the methods and themes central to American Studies. The course describes the typical methods of text, social, historical, and cultural analyses as they apply to the study of American society and culture. |
5 | 3 | 05/08/2012 | 07/02/2012 |
| PHIL 09.328 | Philosophy & Gender This course will explore philosophical issues relating to gender as considered by classical, modern and contemporary philosophers. Recent work by feminist philosophers will be emphasized. |
5 | 3 | 05/08/2012 | 07/02/2012 |
How to Enroll in an Online Course
Enrolling in a Rowan Online course requires the involvement of the student, parents/guardians, school district officials, and CGCE Academic Services.
Student and Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
Qualified high school students interested in enrolling in a Rowan Online course must do the following:
- Review the list of available courses.
- Once you’ve selected a course(s), obtain a CGCE Activation & Permission Form for High School Students from the designated school district official. To find out about participating school districts and designated school district officials contact pourkay@rowan.edu or 856-256-5138.
- Return the completed form, signed by both the student and parent/guardian, to the school district official.
School Official
The School official will sign the form and send it by fax to 856-256-5638 to the attention of Assistant Dean, Academic Services or via email to cgceacademicservices@rowan.edu.
CGCE Academic Services
Upon receipt of the completed and signed form the CGCE will:
- Officially register students for selected courses and confirm registration via email.
- Once the student has been activated and registered, CGCE will email both the student and parent/guardian a confirmation of registration and any other necessary information including textbook details and payment instructions. Students should follow the instructions on the confirmation email and then attend the class as directed.