Norman, OK - The University of Central Oklahoma and Norman Public Schools (NPS) recently established a partnership to offer high school juniors and seniors in the district the opportunity to take concurrent courses through the university with additional credit hour opportunities in critical workforce areas.
“This agreement will give Norman Public School students a jump start on their college journey with early access to the University of Central Oklahoma’s top-notch academic programs and world-class faculty,” said UCO President Todd G. Lamb.
“This collaboration reflects UCO’s commitment to workforce development and to meeting students where they are to prepare them for a bright future.”
NPS juniors are eligible to receive a maximum of nine college credit hours for the academic year; seniors can earn 18 college credit hours. Program participants must meet the eligibility requirements set by Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
The agreement also includes an enhancement of four career pathways in critical workforce areas–business, computer science, nursing and teacher education–allowing juniors and seniors to earn additional credit hours toward a degree in these programs.
“We are incredibly grateful for this partnership with the University of Central Oklahoma. Through these new pathways in business, pre-nursing, pre-education and computer science, our students will have the chance to experience college-level learning while still in high school,” said NPS Superintendent Nick Migliorino, Ph.D.
“It’s a meaningful opportunity that helps our students build confidence, explore career interests and take important steps toward their future goals.”
UCO will offer concurrent courses at NPS high schools, eliminating the need for students to leave school grounds. UCO will also provide an advisor for program participants and cover tuition for eligible students through waivers. Additionally, NPS students will have access to the UCO Max Chambers Library and the Broncho Education Learning Lab for tutoring.
For more information about this program, please visit www.normanps.org/o/nps/page/concurrent-enrollment.