NetPrep High School Dual Credit Program

Dual Credit Program: Earn College Credit While in High School

"The average starting salary of graduates of college technology programs has risen more than 24 percent over the past three years." - 3COM Chairman and CEO, Eric Benhamou

The NetPrep dual credit program allows you to earn high school and college credit while a junior or senior in high school. The NetPrep program dual credit courses cover the same topics as the first four courses of the college program and allow you to:

Earn up to 12 hours of college credit while also satisfying high school credit requirements

Transfer almost a full semester of college-level course work to Harper College, where you will be able to begin the last four of the core courses to achieve the Senior Network Technology certificate

Earn the NACSE Student Network Technician certificate signifying your readiness for immediate employment

Experience state-of-the-art curriculum and computer labs developed and supported by industry-leader 3COM and Harper College

Earn college credit, but pay no college tuition or book fees while in high school.

As a dual credit program, courses are open to high school students from Districts 211, 214 and 220. Students receive both high school credit and Harper College credit. The high school district pays tuition and fees for all courses. Students must enroll through the Shared Course Coordinator at their school. Books are supplied by the school districts for many of the courses. To enroll in the dual credit NetPrep Network Technology Program, contact your high school counselor.

Curriculum

Networking Fundamentals -- first semester, junior year (3 hours of class per week)

Local Area Networks (LANs) -- second semester, junior year (four hours of class per week)

Wide Area Networks (WANs) -- first semester, senior year (four hours of class per week)

Network Architectures -- second semester, senior year (four hours of class per week)

NetPrep Network Technology Program* Dual Credit Q&A:

Q: Will I graduate high school on time?

A: Yes. If all courses are completed successfully, you will not have to take extra courses to earn high school credit. For each NetPrep course you take, you simultaneously earn high school credit and three college credit hours.

Q: Are classes held at my high school? Do I need my own transportation?

A: No. In order to take advantage of on state-of-the-art equipment, the courses are held on the main Harper College campus in Palatine. The courses are usually held in the late afternoon, after you finish regular classes at your high school. Transportation will be arranged for you by your high school.

Q: Do I have to pay?

A: No. The course tuition, fees and books will be paid for by the high school.

Q: If I pass all four dual credit courses, how many college hours will I have earned?

A: Each of the four courses earns the student three college credits, for a total of 12 credit hours. That equates to almost a full college semester earned before you graduate high school.

Q: Will these courses transfer to other colleges or universities?

A: These courses will transfer seamlessly to Harper College. Because this is a new program, transfer agreements are currently being explored.

Q: Can I show NetPrep program college-level courses on my applications to other colleges and universities?

A: Yes. These courses will be noted on your transcript. Please note that the application process is different for each college and university.

Q: Do I have to sign up for all NetPrep courses now?

A: No. You may enroll in each course during the registration process at your high school.

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	Dual Credit Program: Earn College Credit While in High School "The average starting salary of graduates of college technology programs has risen more than 24 percent over the past three years." - 3COM Chairman and CEO, Eric Benhamou The NetPrep dual credit program allows you to earn high school and college credit while a junior or senior in high school. The NetPrep program dual credit courses cover the same topics as the first four courses of the college program and allow you to: Earn up to 12 hours of college credit while also satisfying high school credit requirements Transfer almost a full semester of college-level course work to Harper College, where you will be able to begin the last four of the core courses to achieve the Senior Network Technology certificate Earn the NACSE Student Network Technician certificate signifying your readiness for immediate employment Experience state-of-the-art curriculum and computer labs developed and supported by industry-leader 3COM and Harper College Earn college credit, but pay no college tuition or book fees while in high school. As a dual credit program, courses are open to high school students from Districts 211, 214 and 220. Students receive both high school credit and Harper College credit. The high school district pays tuition and fees for all courses. Students must enroll through the Shared Course Coordinator at their school. Books are supplied by the school districts for many of the courses. To enroll in the dual credit NetPrep Network Technology Program, contact your high school counselor. Curriculum Networking Fundamentals -- first semester, junior year (3 hours of class per week) Local Area Networks (LANs) -- second semester, junior year (four hours of class per week) Wide Area Networks (WANs) -- first semester, senior year (four hours of class per week) Network Architectures -- second semester, senior year (four hours of class per week) *NetPrep Network Technology Program Dual Credit** Q&A: Q: Will I graduate high school on time? A: Yes. If all courses are completed successfully, you will not have to take extra courses to earn high school credit. For each NetPrep course you take, you simultaneously earn high school credit and three college credit hours. Q: Are classes held at my high school? Do I need my own transportation? A: No. In order to take advantage of on state-of-the-art equipment, the courses are held on the main Harper College campus in Palatine. The courses are usually held in the late afternoon, after you finish regular classes at your high school. Transportation will be arranged for you by your high school. Q: Do I have to pay? A: No. The course tuition, fees and books will be paid for by the high school. Q: If I pass all four dual credit courses, how many college hours will I have earned? A: Each of the four courses earns the student three college credits, for a total of 12 credit hours. That equates to almost a full college semester earned before you graduate high school. Q: Will these courses transfer to other colleges or universities? A: These courses will transfer seamlessly to Harper College. Because this is a new program, transfer agreements are currently being explored. Q: Can I show NetPrep program college-level courses on my applications to other colleges and universities? A: Yes. These courses will be noted on your transcript. Please note that the application process is different for each college and university. Q: Do I have to sign up for all NetPrep courses now? A: No. You may enroll in each course during the registration process at your high school.

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