EARLY COLLEGE

Earn College Credit While Still in High School

Early college and dual enrollment options allow students to earn both high school and college credit at the same time. There are numerous paths for you to receive early college credit! This page is a regional summary to help you get started. To find out if you are eligible to participate, the costs involved, and final individual program requirements – make sure to talk to your teachers or counselors.

WHAT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SAY ABOUT EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAMS IN OUR REGION

SAMPLE EARLY COLLEGE PATHWAYS

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II
COLLEGE MATH
ENGLISH I
ENGLISH II
INTRO PSYCH
SOCIAL SCIENCE / SOCIOLOGY
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

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INTRO COURSES

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II
ENGLISH I
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II
ENGLISH I
INTRO PSYCH OR SOCIAL SCIENCE
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II

ENGLISH I

ENGLISH II

INTRO PSYCH OR SOCIAL SCIENCE

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II
COLLEGE MATH
ENGLISH I
ENGLISH II
INTRO PSYCH OR SOCIAL SCIENCE
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

We are excited for you to get started on a career path that is meaningful for you. Please note this page is a resource designed to help students explore early college course recommendations and opportunities, but it may not include everything you need to know. Please double-check exact course requirements for the programs and schools that interest you. For more information, check out the program links included below or talk with your counselor or teacher.

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Certification Programs

ADDICTION STUDIES -6 CREDIT HOURS
www.cincinnatistate.edu/academics/degree-certificate/addiction-studies-certificate-adsc

ENGLISH 1

INTRO PSYCHOLOGY

CODING SPECIALIST -3 CREDIT HOURS
www.cincinnatistate.edu/academics/degree-certificate/coding-specialist-certificate-coc

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

INTRO PSYCHOLOGY

DIRECT SUPPORT
https://gateway.kctcs.edu/education-training/program-finder/human-services.aspx

EMT & PARAMEDIC PROGRAM – 7 CREDIT HOURS
https://gateway.kctcs.edu/education-training/program-finder/human-services.aspx

ANATOMY & PHSIOLOGY 1

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

HIT CODING – 11 CREDIT HOURS
https://gateway.kctcs.edu/education-training/program-finder/health-information-technology.aspx

ANATOMY & PHSIOLOGY 1

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

KENTUCKY MEDICATION AIDE
https://gateway.kctcs.edu/education-training/program-finder/medicaid-nurse-aide.aspx

MASSAGE THERAPY -3 CREDIT HOURS
https://gateway.kctcs.edu/education-training/program-finder/massage-therapy-technology.aspx

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

MEDICAL NURSE AIDE (CNA)
https://gateway.kctcs.edu/education-training/program-finder/medicaid-nurse-aide.aspx

MEDICAL ASSITING CERTIFICATE – 11 CREDIT HOURS
https://www.cincinnatistate.edu/academics/degree-certificate/medical-assistant-certificate-mac/
https://gateway.kctcs.edu/education-training/program-finder/medical-assisting.aspx
https://ucblueash.edu/admissions/selective/requirements/medical-assisting.html

ANATOMY & PHSIOLOGY 1 & 2

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER -6 CREDIT HOURS
http://www.cincinnatistate.edu/academics/degree-certificate/personal-fitness-trainer-certificate-pftc/

ENGLISH 1

INTERPERSONALCOMMUNICATIONS OR PUBLIC SPEAKING

PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (PBTC) -2-3 CREDIT HOURS
http://www.cincinnatistate.edu/academics/degree-certificate/phlebotomy-technician-certificate-pbtc/

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

PRACTICAL NURSING -17 CREDIT HOURS
http://www.cincinnatistate.edu/academics/degree-certificate/practical-nursing-certificate-pnc/

ANATOMY & PHSIOLOGY 1 & 2

COLLEGE MATH

ENGLISH 1

INTRO PSYCHOLOGY

RECOVERY COACH
https://gateway.kctcs.edu/education-training/program-finder/human-services.aspx

ASSOCIATES DEGREE PROGRAMS

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY -22 CREDIT HOURS
ucblueash.edu/academics/majors/health-care/radiologic.html

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1 & 2

COLLEGE MATH

ENGLISH 1 & 2

INTRO PSYCHOLOGY

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

EXERCISE SCIENCE -20 CREDIT HOURS
http://www.cincinnatistate.edu/academics/degree-certificate/exercise-science-exs/

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1 & 2

COLLEGE MATH

ENGLISH 1 & 2

INTRO PSYCHOLOGY

HEALTH INFORMATION -23 CREDIT HOURS
https://www.cincinnatistate.edu/academics/degree-certificate/health-information-management-technology-him/
https://online.uc.edu/associate-programs/aas-health-information-systems/
https://gateway.kctcs.edu/education-training/program-finder/health-information-technology.aspx

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1 & 2

COLLEGE MATH

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

ENGLISH 1 & 2

INTRO PSYCHOLOGY

HEALTH SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY -20 CREDIT HOURS
https://gateway.kctcs.edu/education-training/program-finder/health-science-technology.aspx

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1 & 2

COLLEGE MATH

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

ENGLISH 1 & 2

INTRO PSYCHOLOGY

HUMAN & SOCIAL SERVICES -15 CREDIT HOURS
https://www.cincinnatistate.edu/academics/degree-certificate/human-and-social-services-hss/
https://gateway.kctcs.edu/education-training/program-finder/human-services.aspx

COLLEGE MATH

ENGLISH 1 & 2

INTRO PSYCHOLOGY

INTRO SOCIAL SCIANCE/SOCIOLOGY

MASSAGE THERAPY -16 CREDIT HOURS
https://gateway.kctcs.edu/education-training/program-finder/massage-therapy-technology.aspx

ANATOMY & PHSIOLOGY

COLLEGE MATH

ENGLISH 1 & 2

INTRO PSYCHOLOGY

SOCIOLOGY

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

MEDICAL ASSISTING
https://gateway.kctcs.edu/education-training/program-finder/medical-assisting.aspx

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY – 20 CREDIT HOURS
https://www.cincinnatistate.edu/academics/degree-certificate/medical-laboratory-technology-mlt/

ANATOMY & PHSIOLOGY

COLLEGE MATH

ENGLISH 1 & 2

INTRO PSYCHOLOGY

NURSING (ADN) – 13-17 CREDIT HOURS
https://www.cincinnatistate.edu/academics/degree-certificate/nursing-nur
https://gateway.kctcs.edu/education-training/program-finder/nursing.aspx

ANATOMY & PHSIOLOGY 1 & 2

COLLEGE MATH

ENGLISH 1 & 2

INTRO PSYCHOLOGY

REQUIREMENTS VARY SIGNIFICANTLY BY SCHOOL

NURSING TECHNOLOGY – 17 CREDIT HOURS
https://www.cincinnatistate.edu/academics/degree-certificate/nursing-nur
https://ucblueash.edu/academics/majors/health-care/nursing.html

ANATOMY & PHSIOLOGY 1 & 2

COLLEGE MATH

ENGLISH 1 & 2

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY – 23 CREDIT HOURS

https://www.cincinnatistate.edu/academics/degree-certificate/occupational-therapy-assistant-technology-ota/

ANATOMY & PHSIOLOGY 1 & 2

COLLEGE MATH

ENGLISH 1 & 2

INTRO PSYCHOLOGY

SOCIOLOGY

RESPIRATORY – 20 CREDIT HOURS

http://www.cincinnatistate.edu/academics/degree-certificate/respiratory-care-technology-rc/

ANATOMY & PHSIOLOGY 1 & 2

COLLEGE MATH

ENGLISH 1 & 2

INTRO PSYCHOLOGY

BACHELORS DEGREE PROGRAMS

ADVANCED MEDICAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGY -25 CREDIT HOURS
https://cahs.uc.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate-programs/advanced-medical-imaging-technology.html

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1 & 2

COLLEGE MATH

ENGLISH 1 & 2

INTRO PSYCHOLOGY

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
https://online.uc.edu/undergraduate-degrees/bachelors-in-health-information-management/

HEALTH SCIENCES: ONLINE – 2 CREDIT HOURS
https://online.uc.edu/health-sciences-programs/

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

HEALTH SCIENCES – PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY – 22 CREDITHOURS
https://cahs.uc.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate-programs/health-sciences/pre-physical-therapy.html

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1 & 2

COLLEGE MATH

ENGLISH 1 & 2

INTRO PSYCHOLOGY

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE (PRE-MED)- 22 CREDIT HOURS
https://cahs.uc.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate-programs/medical-laboratory-science/pre-med.html

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1 & 2

COLLEGE MATH

ENGLISH 1 & 2

INTRO PSYCHOLOGY

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

NURSING (BSN)- 23 CREDIT HOURS
https://nursing.uc.edu/academic-programs/bsn.html

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1 & 2

COLLEGE MATH

ENGLISH 1 & 2

INTRO PSYCHOLOGY

INTRO SOCIAL SCIENCES

NUTRITION & DIETETICS- 23 CREDIT HOURS
cahs.uc.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate-programs/medical-laboratory-science/pre-med.html

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1 & 2

COLLEGE MATH

ENGLISH 1 & 2

INTRO PSYCHOLOGY

PUBLIC HEALTH- 23 CREDIT HOURS
https://online.uc.edu/undergraduate-degrees/bs-public-health/

RESPIRATORY
https://bit.ly/3KEbowc

SOCIAL WORK (DL) -18 CREDITHOURS
https://online.uc.edu/undergraduate-degrees/bsw-social-work/”

COLLEGE MATH

ENGLISH 1 & 2

INTRO PSYCHOLOGY

INTRO SOCIAL SCIENCES

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

SPEECH LANGUAGE HEARING SCIENCES -20 CREDIT HOURS
https://cahs.uc.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate-programs/speech-language-hearing-sciences.html”

ANATOMY & PHSIOLOGY 1 & 2

COLLEGE MATH

ENGLISH 1 & 2

INTRO PSYCHOLOGY

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