Dual Enrollment
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Asynchronous Course Options
Through asynchronous online courses, dual enrollment students will have meaningful interactions with their peers and instructors, engage with high quality content, all while completing coursework with more flexible scheduling that can better fit into their school day. Students can take courses anytime in their school day with an internet connection. This reduces scheduling conflicts and transportation issues that high schools may currently face. Asynchronous classes will be taught by NPRC instructors who have in-depth experience in their subject matter. Our first set of asynchronous courses include new offerings focused on potential careers in areas such as business, social work, criminal justice, and early childhood education.
Fall 2025 Asynchronous Courses
- BIO 105 Environmental Biology - This interdisciplinary course delves into the relationships between major groups of living organisms, focusing on ecological perspectives and the interactions within populations and communities. It encourages critical thinking about environmental issues, energy concerns, sustainable development, and green initiatives.
- BUS 105 Business Foundations - This business course covers the components of a business, its external environment, and their interactions, while engaging students in decision-making and problem-solving exercises. It also explores ethics, leadership, technology impacts, and the global market, developing critical thinking, communication, and team skills through case-based learning and a term project.
- CCR 110 College and Career Readiness - This course helps students become self-regulated learners and professionals by introducing effective academic strategies and psychological concepts for success. It also provides strategies for balancing personal responsibilities, explores college support services, and guides students in planning their degree and career paths.
- CIS 110 Computer Applications - This course offers a hands-on introduction to using personal computers in professional settings, developing skills in desktop and cloud-based software. Students learn to analyze technological needs and select suitable software for various projects.
- CRJ 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice - This course introduces students to the American criminal justice system by examining police, courts, and corrections, and reviewing historical data, statistics, and policies. It also covers terminology, inquiry methods, and attitudes towards crime, aligning with NPRC Career Services Outcomes.
- ECE 120 Instructional and Classroom Design for Early Childhood Curricula - This course introduces pre-service teachers to best practices for early childhood instruction, focusing on lesson development, learning theories, and classroom management. It includes a 30-hour field experience and aligns with NPRC Career Services Outcomes.
- ENG 125 College Composition - This course develops effective written communication skills, progressing from basic composition to argumentation, with a focus on organization, audience, and editing. It also covers research skills, including citation formats, information literacy, and source evaluation.
- SWK 105 Introduction to Social Work - This course introduces students to social work, examining human needs, services, values, and issues in the field. It explores the roles of social workers and related professionals, aligning with NPRC Career Services Outcomes.
Runways Program
Runways is a unique approach to dual enrollment that includes deep collaboration between a high school instructor and an NPRC faculty member who consult and collaborate on assessments, curriculum, and enhanced lab and interactive learning opportunities. We are currently piloting multiple Runways courses with terrific results. Students have been able to participate in labs using NPRC equipment and supplies and grow in confidence that they can succeed in a college level course. In some districts, Runways courses can also help to address credentialing gaps in STEM areas by pairing a classroom teacher at the high school with a master’s level credentialed NPRC instructor. At this time, we are actively exploring opportunities to pilot more courses in the Runways format.
Fall 2025 Runways Courses
- BIO 110 Human Biology - This course introduces human body systems, emphasizing the connection between structure and function. It covers basic chemistry principles, cellular structure and metabolism, selected organ systems, globalization's impact on health, and medical technologies like cloning, genetic engineering, stem cell research, and gene therapy.
- BIO 111 Human Biology Lab - This course is a lab investigation of BIO 110 concepts, covering the chemistry of life, cell and tissue dynamics, human organ systems, and human genetics with biotechnology applications.
- BIO 210 Biology I - This course surveys modern biology, covering the scientific process, chemistry of living things, cytology, metabolism, molecular genetics, inheritance patterns, and biotechnology applications. It includes a lab experience for hands-on learning and experimental procedures.
- BIO 220 Biology II - This course surveys major phylogenetic lineages, focusing on the diversity of life, structures, functions, survival strategies, interactions, and evolutionary processes. It includes a lab experience for hands-on learning and experimental procedures.
- MTH 180 Pre-Calculus - This course introduces trigonometry and foundational analysis for success in Calculus, focusing on functions and graphs. It covers trigonometric inverses, identities, equation-solving techniques, and various functions including rational, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric.
- MTH 225 Applied Statistics - This course enhances problem-solving and decision-making skills through descriptive measures, probability, and statistical inference, including estimation and hypothesis testing. It covers random sampling, confidence intervals, chi-square testing, regression analysis, correlation, and analysis of variance.
Cost
We are excited to announce that the first 25 students to register in each asynchronous online dual enrollment course for the Fall 2025 semester will receive free tuition for those courses.
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Academics Team
NPRC is in the process of developing a more robust dual enrollment website including sections for Frequently Asked Questions, parents, students, and school districts. We anticipate the new website will be available by the end of March 2025.
See What Our Students Have to Say
“It was a wonderful experience here at NPRC. I learned so much and my instructor was amazing. He was knowledgeable and made sure that everything we need is uploaded online and communicates well with us. He also held us accountable to make sure we were learning and ready. I enjoyed working alongside my amazing classmates and all the different experiences they brought to the course. Everyone in our class was eager to learn and was proactive about staying up to date on what is being asked of us.”
- Marie, NPRC EMT Graduate
“Attending NPRC was truly life-changing for me and provided a foundation to pursue my passion for early childhood education. I gained the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this field. But it was bigger than just academics; my professors taught me valuable life lessons and instilled important values that have shaped who I am today. Overall, my college journey has not only prepared me for a successful career but has also equipped me with the mindset and tools to make a positive impact on the lives of young children.”
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