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4.5 Early College Credit Options (Utah 25-26, Grades 6-12)

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Traditional Early College Credit options include:

  • On-site split enrollment in college classes offered at your local high school (Concurrent Enrollment)

  • CLEP/AP Exams

  • Online, semester-based college courses

  • On-site, semester-based college courses

  • Professional certification programs through applied technical colleges

Innovative Early College Credit options directly through OpenEd include:

Full-Stack Development Certificate

  • 18 university credits awarded upon completion of the Full Stack program

Please note: Your student will need to complete a Foundations class in 8th grade to enroll in Bottega University classes.

Degree program through several universities

Please note: This degree program is a full course load of 6-15 credits and will use your student’s full wallet amount ($1,000 per semester).

  • Associate of Arts, General Studies

Ignite Learning is designed for ambitious high school students who want to fast-track their education and work toward an Associate degree before graduating.

The program offers a supportive and flexible learning environment tailored to each student’s unique needs and goals. In partnership with several universities, Ignite Learning provides an online Associate of Arts (AA) degree, offering a strong foundation in general education.

Additionally, Ignite Learning collaborates with other universities to offer the option of an Associate of Science (AS) degree and a broader range of courses.

Competency-based Education Programs

Please note: These programs cost $875 of your OpenEd funds a semester.

  • Certificate in Healthcare Management Fundamentals

  • Associate in Arts General Studies

  • Associate in Arts Healthcare Management

  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication

  • Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Management

  • Bachelor of Arts in Management

Southern New Hampshire University’s competency-based education (CBE) program allows students to earn an associate degree by demonstrating mastery of course material through real-world projects, or competencies.

Each completed competency is equivalent to one college credit.

This flexible approach enables learners to progress at their own pace, advancing as they master specific skills and knowledge.

Competency-based Education Program through Oklahoma Christian University

  • Students may take a couple of credits or pursue an Associate of Science, General Studies degree

Early college education program through Arizona State University

  • Students may take a single class or work towards certification or even a degree by the end of high school.

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