Articulation

Articulation agreements that define the relationship between high school and college coursework must be implemented in every College Tech Prep program, according to standards established by the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act. Ohio consortia employ various articulation options.

Dual Credit

Students receive both high school and college credit for coursework taken in high school

• Transcripted Letter Grade Credit: Graded credit is posted on the student’s college transcript at the completion of the coursework or at the time of enrollment at the college. The transcipted, graded credit is generally based on an end of course test, either developed or approved by the college faculty in the discipline area. The course could be taught in the college or high school setting. If the instruction is delivered by the high school teacher, this teacher must meet the credentialing requirements of the college. Ideally, the instructor is designated as a college adjunct instructor.
   

• Transcripted Ungraded Credit: Transcripted ungraded credit is posted on the student’s college transcript upon enrollment in the college or upon the completion of a set number of courses based on secondary teacher certification or college test out procedure. Colleges use various codes to identify ungraded credit (i.e., K credit, TP credit). This non -grade transcripted credit is most typically referred to as “articulated “credit.

College Course By-Pass

College by-pass course credit is another advanced placement option that has been used by Tech Prep Consortia. When students enter college, they by-pass introductory courses as stipulated in the articulation agreement between the high school and the college. The by-passed courses are not recorded on the college transcript and the student typically needs to take additional more advanced courses to complete college graduation requirements.