Northern Virginia Community College Academy Presentation.pdf · Academy Overview • STEM focused...
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STEM Academy
Transcript of Northern Virginia Community College Academy Presentation.pdf · Academy Overview • STEM focused...
STEM Academy
Why a STEM Academy
• STEM Initiatives • Not enough students
pursuing STEM careers to meet workforce needs
• STEM is where high-demand, high-wage and high-skill jobs are
• STEM is the future in many fields
SySTEMic Solutions
Pre-Academy
Access & Awareness
STEM Experience in Education &
Industry
Academy
Higher Education at NOVA
Begin degree or certificate
Dual Enrollment
NOVA
Degree Completion Internship Support
University
Bachelor Degree
Completion or
Workforce & Continuing Education
Pre-Academy Activities
• STEM focused programs of study for 9th & 10th grade students • STEM Awareness
– Introduce STEM careers, industry, and education pathways. – STEM Panels at high schools with STEM industry professionals to
discuss education and industry with parents & students – Digital Media Challenge to get students
involved in researching STEM fields in depth while learning and applying digital media skills
• STEM Access − Industry Field Trips, Site Visits, & Work
Place Learning Opportunities
Academy Overview
• STEM focused programs of study for high school students
Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring
Dual Enrollment Courses
2-3 Academy Courses
2 Academy Courses
Ceritificate or Degree
Completion
High SchoolCourses
High SchoolCourses
Dual Enrollment Courses
NOVASummer
11thSummer
12thSummer
Internship,Research
orAdditional
Coursework
• Early college credit towards a certificate or associate degree in a STEM field
• Helps students transition from high school to college seamlessly • Industry connections integrated into the Academy
STEM Academy Advantages • Guaranteed College Credit for
C or higher • Early College Credit proven to
increase chances of student obtaining a degree at NOVA or another institution
• Lower cost of obtaining a degree through dual enrollment and community college
• Articulation Agreements with 4-year institutions
• Industry Connections
STEM Academy Pathways
Academic Focus Career Focus • Engineering A.S. Degree • Information Technology A.S. Degree
• Automotive Technology A.A.S. Degree – Light repair & maintenance certificate
• Welding & Diesel Technology Certificate • IT Certifications
– Programming & Network Engineering (Specialist, CISCO)
– Programming & Cyber security
Sample Timeline
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday9:00 am - 9:30 am
9:45 am - 11:00 am11:15 am - 11:45 am12:00 pm - 2:00 pm2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Summer Session
Tutorials/Group/Additional Course Work
SDV or 1 Credit Course2 Credit Course
Lunch3 Credit Course
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday7:30 am - 12:00 pm12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Course 1 Course 2 Course 1 Course 2
Tutorials, Workshops,
Guest Lecture, Etc.
Fall/Spring Semester
Additional Time may be needed for 4-5 Credit Courses
Lunch3 blocks of regular morning classes at High School
Calendar, Transportation & Cost
• Calendar – Courses follow college
schedule • Transportation
– School Divisions provides bus transportation to and from the host school
• Cost – School Divisions pays for
tuition, supplies, books, etc.
Eligibility
• High School students in grades 11 and 12 – Apply in the spring of the 10th or
11th grade year • Minimum GPA 2.5 • Hard working students • Serious interest in pursuing a
STEM related degree or certificate
Commitment
• Students will follow NOVA calendar schedule
• Two summer sessions during HS
• Two Academy Courses each semester in 11th and 12th grades
Application Process
• Phase 1 – Paper application including
• Two teacher recommendation forms • Students transcripts/records • Essay
• Phase 2 – Testing at high school – Online application to NOVA
• Phase 3 – Notification of acceptance – Cohort meeting at each high school
Summer Session 1 - before 11th grade Credits Summer or Fall semester CreditsSDV 101 College Success Skills 1 DSL 150 Mobil Hydralics and Pneumatics 3DSL 111 Introduction to Diesel Engine 2 WEL 160 Semi-automatic Welding Process 3WEL 120 Intro to Welding 2 DSL153 Power Trains 1 3Total 5 DSL 143 Diesel Truck Electrical Systems 411th Grade Total 13Fall SemesterDSL 141 Transportation Electrical Systems 1 2PHY 130 Intro to Physics 3 Total credits in High School 31Spring Semester Total credits at NOVA 13WEL 150 Welding, Drawing & Interpretation 2 Career Studies Certificate in Diesel and Welding 44ENG 131 Technical Writing 3Total 10Summer Session 2 - before 12th gradeDSL 123 Diesel Engine Systems 1 2WEL 121 Arc Welding 2Total 412th gradeFall SemesterWEL 122 Arc Welding 2 3DSL 160 Air Brake Systems 3Spring SemesterWEL 130 Inert Gas Welding 3DSL 155 Heavy Duty Suspension and Service 3Total 12
High School Northern Virginia Community College
Diesel & Welding C.S.C.
Summer Session 1 - before 11th grade Credits Summer Session 3 - before entering NOVA CreditsSDV 101 College Success Skills 1 Courses as Needed, Internship, or ResearchAUT 130 Introduction to Automechanics 3 AUT 236 Automotive Climate Control 4
Intro to Comm. 3 Total 4Total 7 Fall Semester
11th Grade AUT 141 Automotive Power Trains 1 4
Fall Semester AUT 121 Automotive Fuel Systems I 4AUT 241 Automotive Electricity 1 4 (AUT 217 for AUT 121-122)PHY 130 Intro to Physics 3 PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness 1Spring Semester PED/RPK elective 1
AUT 265 Automotive Braking Systems 4 Total 10ENG 131 Technical Writing 3 Spring Semester
Total 14 AUT 142 Automotive Power Trains II 4
Summer Session 2 - before 12th grade AUT 245 Automotive Electronics 4
AUT 266 Auto. Alignment, Suspension, & Steering 4 AUT 122 Automotive Fuel Systems II 4
AUT 111 Automotive Engines 1 4 Total 12
Total 812th grade Total credits in High School 43Fall Semester Total credits at NOVA 26AUT 242 Automotive Electricity II 4 Career Studies Certificate in Diesel and Welding 69Social Science Elective 3Spring SemesterAUT 112 Automotive Engines II 4Social Science Elective 3
Total 14
High School Northern Virginia Community College
(Completed Auto.Maintence & Light Repair Cert.)
A.A.S. Automotive Technology
