Advanced College Credit
Advanced College Credit provides eligible high school students the opportunity to experience more challenging coursework and begin earning college credit while still enrolled in high school - saving students both time and money as they begin their college career.
Credits students earn through the ACC program can apply directly to certificates and degrees at CCC, or they may be transferable directly to other colleges and universities.
The dual credit program at Clackamas allows students to earn both high school and college credit for some of their high school courses that have been reviewed and approved by CCC faculty. The course materials, content and instructional quality is consistent with courses offered by the college. Not all high school courses are eligible.
Registration
Fall Trimester and First Semester Registration:
- Monday, October 2nd 2017 - Friday, November 3rd 2017
Winder Trimester Registration:
- Monday, January 9th 2018 - Friday, February 9th 2018
Spring Trimester and Second Semester Registration:
- Monday, April 9th 2018 - Friday, May 11th 2018
Advanced College Credit
Whether you are an existing instructor wanting to articulate a new course, or if you are a new instructor wishing to articulate for the first time, the ACC articulation approval process is virtually identical. Two courses are said to be "articulated" when the high school course has the same student learning outcomes, curriculum content and rigor of assessment as the college course. Course titles may differ between the high school college-level course and the articulated college course, but the course materials, content and instructional quality are consistent with (or "articulated" with) courses offered by the community college.
Visit the online CCC Course Catalog for a complete listing of course descriptions and options available for articulation. College Course Outlines with important course information and Student Learning Outcomes are available for the course(s) you would like to pursue for alignment/articulation at the CCC Online Course Outline System as well. To be approved to articulate an ACC course, high school instructors must meet the same qualifications as a CCC instructor would. The minimum instructor qualification requirements can be found here.
If you have a course(s) in mind and can meet instructor qualifications, the ACC program may be the perfect fit. However, being an approved ACC instructor comes with some responsibilities. Please see the ACC Instructor Roles and Responsibilities.
2017-18 Articulation Application Workshops
If you are thinking about submitting your course for ACC articulation, but feel unsure about the process or overwhelmed with getting the materials pulled together? There are workshops available throughout the year to help you get started with the articulation process.
ACC Application Workshop Flyer
Process for Establishing New ACC Articulations:
In compliance with Oregon State Dual Credit and Sponsored Dual Credit Standards, Clackamas Community College requires high school teachers to submit course and instructor information to be considered as an Advanced College Credit (ACC) instructor.
Course Information:
- A syllabus including CCC's student learning outcomes for course taught and all items on the ACC Articulation Request Checklist.
- Student placement criteria - What prerequisites are in place and what grade levels take the course.
- Sample key assignments to support meeting the student learning outcomes - number of papers, research required. etc.
- Attach a sample of your midterm and final exams and/or projects/portfolios that will determine students have met course requirements.
- Department Specific Requirements - See page 2 of the ACC Articulation Request for additional information needed for specific departments.
Instructor Information:
- A current resume - List any relevant training and life experience.
- Copies of official college transcripts (bachelor's and master's) - Copies of originals are fine.
- Lower Division Transfer Instructors typically need a master's degree in the subject area, or a master's degree and 24-30 credit hours of related graduate level coursework. (Alternative options may apply.)
- Career-Technical Instructors typically need a bachelor's degree and industry experience in the field or documentation of specialized training or experience. Specialized training may include, but is not limited to, licensed apprenticeship programs, community college associate degree programs and/or other professionally certified or licensed training. Instructors of professional/technical courses need an appropriate combination of education and experience for the course being taught.
- Department Specific Requirements - See page 2 of the ACC Articulation Request for additional information needed for specific departments.
Submit by email each of the forms/documents to accinfo@clackamas.edu.
Once completed and submitted, the ACC coordinator will meet with the appropriate department to conduct a review of curriculum and credential materials and will notify instructor of department decision.
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