What is CTE College Credit?CTE College Credit is a program that grants FREE college credit for approved high school career and technical education (CTE) programs. CTE programs are a sequence of high school elective classes (generally three years), taught at the high school by high school teachers, preparing students to be college and career ready!

There are over 70 CTE programs o�ered in high schools throughout Nevada, many of which are approved and articulated for CSN college credit. The college credit awarded is designed to give students a head start on their pathway towards completing requirements within an industry certi�cation, CSN certi�cate of achievement or CSN associates degree. CTE College Credit gives students the ability to minimize the repetition of similar coursework in college and save money!

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Message from The Program Manager

Warm greetings! Our goal, within CTE College Credit at CSN, is to

increase the academic opportunities for CTE students through

secondary to postsecondary articulated pathways. We want to

help students earn college credit and understand the CSN

programs where those credits can ful�ll requirements. There are

currently 39 articulated CTE programs with direct degree or

certi�cate pathways to 92 CSN programs. These are a lot of

options! However, we are not done. Look forward to changes

ahead as additional CTE program reviews are completed.

The CTE College Credit program application is open to high

school CTE students for approximately 7 months each school

year (mid-Fall through Spring semesters). We are now halfway

through the semester which means that our program

application deadline is around the corner. Please encourage all

eligible students to apply before the May 19, 2017 deadline. By

doing so, this will ensure that their credit is posted by the end of

August 2017. I hope that you �nd the newsletter informative. As

always, we are here to help and enjoy hearing from you!

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INSIDE THE ISSUEWhat is CTE College Credit?

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Articulation Agreement Snapshot

CTE Programs Eligible for College Credit

Program Bene�ts & Requirements

Application Deadline & Process

O�ce Update

CTECC on the Web

Upcoming Events

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• Academy of Finance (NAF)• Accounting & Finance• Administrative Services• Business Management• Entrepreneurship• High School of Business• Marketing• Sports & Entertainment Marketing

cte programs eligible for college creditCSN CTE College Credit is diligently working towards the review of secondary CTE programs that align with CSN degrees and certi�cates. The objective is to develop articulation agreements that lead students toward earning CSN postsecondary credentials in less time and at less cost.

We are excited to share that we have developed new articulation agreements for Pastry & Baking and Video Production. Additionally, we have enhanced the agreement for Graphic Design. This brings our total number of articulated secondary CTE programs to 39! The complete list outlines the required high school classes within each CTE program, the CSN college credit granted/articulated credit, and the CSN degree or certi�cate pathway, which can be found on the program webpage.

Information &Media technologies

Skilled &Technical Sciences

• Computer Science• Graphic Design• IT Networking• IT Service & Support• Photography• Radio Production• Video Production• Web Design and Development

• Architectural Design• Automotive Service Technician• Automotive Technology • Aviation Technology• Construction Technology• Drafting & Design• Electronic Technology• Heating, Ventilation, A/C & Refrigeration • Mechanical Technology• Welding Technology

Business & Marketing

Education, Hospitality,& Human Services

Health science &public Safety

• Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (NAF)• Baking and Pastry• Culinary Arts• Early Childhood Education• Hospitality and Tourism

• Criminal Justice• Dental Assisting• Emergency Medical Technician• Fire Science• Medical Assisting• Nursing Assistant• Respiratory Therapy• Sports Medicine

CSN Statewide Articulation Agreements

CTE Program Areas     HS CTE Programs   CSN Articulated Courses Point Award Limited Entry  

CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Business & Marketing 8 8 9Education, Hospitality & Human Serv. 5 5 12Health Science & Public Safety 8 9 6 18Information & Media Technologies 8 16 14Skilled & Technical Serv ices 10 18 39

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Save Money - The 2017-2018 registration cost of a 3-credit class at CSN is $285 - without factoring books and fees. By applying for CTE College Credit students can save hundreds of dollars!

Save Time - With careful planning, students could have up to a full semester of college credits completed by the time they finish high school. That means students will begin college with the opportunity to complete a degree or certificate in less time.

Gain Employability Skills - By enrolling in a CTE program, students have the opportunity to learn a variety of skills that will prepare them for a career. Not to mention, students will be able to include the CTE College Credit earned on a job application or resume!

CTE Students Graduate at Higher Rates - Student engagement in career pathways can lead to higher graduation rates, as demonstrated through the comparison of the Nevada graduating class of 2016 cohorts of CTE students and the general student population. The findings indicate that the graduation rate for CTE students is 85.73%, which is 11 percentage points higher than the overall graduation rate of 74.88% for all Nevada students. Source: Nevada Report Card State level Total Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate 2015-16 Nevada Department of Education-O�ce of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options: Bulletin #1-2016

Important information: Make sure to let graduating seniors know open enrollment for CSN’s fall 2017 semester begins May 20th. Go to www.csn.edu/future for more info.

Program requirements To qualify for CTE College Credit students must:

1.) Earn a 3.0 grade point average in the articulated CTE program course sequence;

2.) Pass the state end-of-program assessment; and

3.) Pass the state workplace readiness assessment.

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DeadlineApplication

May 19, 2017Application Process

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CSN College Admission Application

CTE College Credit Application

Students must complete the CSN college admission and CTE College Credit applications. All links and the step-by-step instructions are available through the program webpage.

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UpdateOfficeHelp us welcome Bridgett VanVoorst, Claire Ramsey and Michael McVoy to the CTE College Credit team! Bridgett holds a Master’s in Instructional Design. Claire is a UNLV graduate student pursuing a Master’s in Public Administration. Michael is a CSN student, pursuing an Associate in English. They each bring unique skills and experiences, which will help to further enhance the services we are able to provide to the secondary CTE community.

Are you planning to stop by the o�ce? Please note our new location. We moved o�ces this past fall semester and are now situated in downtown Henderson. We have new phone numbers and mailing address details.

Congratulations to Somer Rodgers, CTE College Credit Administrative Assistant! She will be graduating from Nevada State College this spring, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. Kudos!

Tips for Teachers: Students in the �nal year of their CTE program should apply for CTE College Credit, if they have a 3.0 GPA within the CTE program, at the time the application is submitted.

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260368628Students received articulated CTE college credit

3,779

$6,928,667

College credits earned

Total cost saving to students and their families since 2008!

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Native Hawaiian/Paci�c Islander (0.5%)

Hispanic/Latino (51%)

Black (5%)

Asian (12%)

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White (30%)

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Take the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the program webpage. It is an essential

tool to ensure that the CTE educational community and high school students have a

sound understanding of the program, bene�ts, and process. It includes information

portals for Students and Education Professionals, as well as the portal to complete the

CTE College Credit Application.

Access the CTE College Credit program presentation to show your students.

Retrieve the complete list of articulation agreements which detail each

articulated CTE program, the CSN college credit that will be granted, and the degree

and/or certi�cates program pathways.

Download all documents received during the CTE High School meetings such as:

- Program Overview (English & Spanish)

- 2016-2017 Information for High School Sta�

- Tuition Value Reports (from 2008 through the present)

Review all CTE programs by Southern Nevada high school.

Access links to the NDE CTE O�ce, CSTO’s, and CTE professional associations.

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The CTE College Credit Program is funded by the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 in cooperation with the College of Southern Nevada and Nevada Department of Education. CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/A�rmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination

Tips for Teachers: Did you know that the CTE College Credit has a program presentation online? You can visit www.csn.edu/cte and enter the portal for education professionals to download a PDF copy to share with students.

CTE College Credit at the College of Southern nevada

Nevada System of higher Education Board of RegentsRick Trachok, Chairman;

Alison Stephens, Vice Chair;Dr. Andrea Anderson, Dr. Patrick R. Carter,

Cedric Crear, Carol Del Carlo, Mark W. Doubrava, Jason Geddes, Ph.D.,

Trevor Hayes, Sam Lieberman,Cathy McAdoo, John T. Morgan,

and Kevin J. Page

John V. White, Acting NSHE ChancellorDr. Michael D. Richards, CSN President