College Courses in the High Schools

College Courses in the High Schools

Ms. Pat Campbell, Coordinator, College Courses in the High Schools Program
Marshall University
School of Extended Education Main Office
Prichard Hall 224
Huntington, WV 25755
Tel.: (304) 696-6629

The Marshall University College Courses in the High Schools program gives high school students the opportunity to earn both high school and college credit in the same course.

One attractive feature of this program is that College Courses in the High Schools are offered at a reduced cost, which is approximately 1/3 the cost of an on-campus course offered by Marshall University.

Marshall University courses are taught in local high schools by qualified high school teachers, as well as on Marshall University campuses.

The CCHS Program currently serves the following high schools:

Spring Valley High School
Wayne High School
Tolsia High School
St. Joseph High School
Cabell Midland High School
Huntington High School
Elkins High School
Randolph County Vocation Technical Center
Harman High School
South Charleston High School

PLEASE NOTE: Classes are open to qualified high school students in their junior or senior year as well as students not yet high school juniors. Acceptance requirements are noted below.

Requirements

For high school juniors and seniors

• Student must be currently enrolled in high school or an approved home-school program;
• Student must have a B (3.0) or better overall high school Grade Point Average, 9th through 10th grade.

For students not yet high school juniors

Students must meet the above requirements plus:

• must have a cumulative Grade Point Average of B (3.0)
• must provide official transcripts
• must provide all available test scores (ACT/SAT, ACT Plan, ACT Explore, Westest, Stanford Achievement test, etc.).
• Must provide test scores which will be evaluated by the Marshall University Center for Academic Excellence to assess student readiness for college work;
• Must have Westest scores which fall in the upper two categories-Distinguished and Above Mastery-across the board, and Distinguished in the subject area of the course in which the student wants to enroll.
  

Application Materials

1. Completed application for admission with all appropriate fees.
2. An official transcript of all high school grades.
3. American College Test (ACT), Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), or other standardized test with minimum required scores.
4. Letter(s) of recommendation.

Need more information about the Marshall University College Courses in the High Schools?

Check with your high school Counselor or Principal to find out what college courses may be offered at your high school, or:

Call:

Ms. Pat Campbell, Coordinator,
College Courses in the High Schools Program
Marshall University
School of Extended Education Main Office
Prichard Hall 224
Huntington, WV 25755
Tel.: (304) 696-6629