what is an edge credit course

by Prof. Magnolia Schneider 3 min read

Since EDGE credits are offered as high school credit which can be articulated into college credit, there is no charge for EDGE courses. The EDGE Advantage: Jump starts your college education Earns you “free” community college credits while in high school that apply toward a Certificate or Associate degree

What is EDGE? It stands for “Earn a Degree – Graduate Early”. Students take approved career and technical courses in high school that convert to a variety of college credits offered through community and technical colleges of West Virginia, including New River CTC. This college credit is free!

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How do I get edge credits?

EDGE Credits What Is EDGE? Earn a Degree and Graduate Early. Complete a career pathway at your local high school or career and technical center and you can earn EDGE credits through Southern. The credits are free and can save you time and money in completing many of the career and technical certificate and associate degree programs.

Why EDGE certification?

EDGE stands for Earn a Degree – Graduate Early. The EDGE program makes it possible for high school students to earn free community and technical college credit in West Virginia while still in high school. EDGE courses generally consist of skilled and career technical classes offered in high schools and technical centers, such as welding or early childhood development.

What is the credit recovery program with edgenuity courseware?

EDGE/Tech Prep. What is EDGE? It stands for Earn a Degree-Graduate Early and it allows students to take high school courses for community and technical college credit. Goals of the West Viriginia EDGE initiative are to provide an opportunity for all students to establish a college transcript while in high school, to increase the number of students attending community and …

How does edgenuity help students earn credits?

Dual Credit Enrollment Portal Enrollment Portal Tutorials The Earn a Degree, Graduate Early (EDGE) Program gives you the opportunity to graduate high school with both an associate degree and a high school diploma, free of charge. Upon graduation, you will be well on your way to a bachelor’s degree two years ahead of your peers.

Participating Schools

All 8th grade students in partnering school districts are invited to apply to the EDGE: Earn a Degree, Graduate Early Program. Partnering schools include Union Public Schools, Tulsa Public Schools, and Broken Arrow Public Schools. Contact your 8th grade principal for details.

Transferable Credits

All credits earned through the EDGE: Earn a Degree, Graduate Early Program are transferable to Oklahoma public colleges and universities, and private and regional institutions. Verify course requirements with your transfer institution. Our University Transfer page provides a great tool for you to map out your academic journey.

Cost

This program is free to all qualifying students. Tuition, textbooks, transportation and other fees are covered by TCC and partnering school districts.

Get Started

For details on the EDGE: Earn a Degree, Graduate Early Program, contact your eighth grade school principal or the TCC Dual Credit program office at dualcredit@tulsacc.edu, (918) 595-4705 or join our virtual office.

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