Parents & Student Information

What is College Credit Plus?

College Credit Plus is Ohio’s dual enrollment program for students in grades 7-12. To participate, you must be an Ohio resident and attending an Ohio secondary school or receiving homeschool instruction.

Students can earn high school credit and college credit at the same time. Students enrolling in college courses must adhere to the college’s policies.

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CCP Options

Option A

Enroll in courses at NSCC with the intent of receiving college credit only. In this option, the learner is responsible for the cost of tuition, fees, and books. Contact us for the Northwest State Community College cost.

Option B

Enroll in courses at NSCC with the intent of receiving high school and college credit. In this option, the tuition, fees, and books are paid for through state funding and your school district.

Additionally, learners would be responsible for costs beyond that of the approved maximum number of semester hours allowed by legislation per academic year.

Mature Content Statement: The subject matter of a course enrolled in under the College Credit Plus program may include mature subject matter or materials, including those of a graphic, explicit, violent, or sexual nature, that will not be modified based upon College Credit Plus enrollee participation regardless of where the course instruction occurs.

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Eligibility Requirements/Admissions Steps

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Application Deadlines

Summer – April 1st
Fall – April 15th
Spring – November 1st

Frequently Asked Questions

Please refer to the Ohio Department of Education’s website for frequently asked questions about Ohio’ College Credit Plus program.

High School vs. College

Managing Time

Your routine can change every day as opposed to the daily schedule routine of a high school structured environment. For example, your class style may vary, attendance policies may be different and your time management may change.

Balancing Responsibilities

In high school you have direct support from parent/guardians, but students in CCP will be treated as college students where instructors will not necessarily know if they are CCP or not. For example, students are expected to initiate contact with instructors, students follow the course syllabus on their own, and expectations may not be repeated as regularly in college coursework.

Grading and Assignments

In high school, grades are given for most assignments and homework. In college, tests and major papers have more weight and may require the student to organize their own study topics. For example, some courses may be writing-intensive, testing can cover large amounts of information, and make-up tests may not be an option in college coursework.

Time Spent Outside of Class

In high school, you may often have time to complete assigned readings in class, but in college, readings are often completed before the session where topics will be discussed. For every hour spent in a college class, you should plan on about 3 hours of work outside of class.

Results Matter

In high school, there are often ways you can improve your grade outside of academic performance, but in college there will be less opportunities like this. For example, extra credit is rare and your grade is a direct result of test, project, and paper performance.

Transportation

You are responsible forgetting to and from campus if taking classes in person.

GPA and Transcripts

College classes count towards high school and college GPA. Consider their effect.

School Delays and Closings

If your high school closes or delays, you are still responsible for coming to your college classes. Online classes do not “close”.

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Transferring Credits

Level One Courses

Pathways

NSCC has developed a few sample pathways that students may consider taking through the College Credit Plus program. Ultimately, students can take any class that meets their educational goals.

Visual Communication/Graphic Design

Sample 15 credit hour pathway:
ENG111: Composition 1 3 credit hours
ART103: Beginning Drawing 3 credit hours
CIS114: Microsoft Applications 3 credit hours
VCT103: Intro to Visual Communications 3 credit hours
CIS129: Web Page Development 3 credit hours
TOTAL: 15 credit hours

Sample 30 credit hour pathway:
ENG111: Composition 1 3 credit hours
ART103: Beginning Drawing 3 credit hours
CIS114: Microsoft Applications 3 credit hours
VCT103: Intro to Visual Communications 3 credit hours
CIS129: Web Page Development 3 credit hours
ENG112: Composition 2 3 credit hours
ENG113: Speech 3 credit hours
VCT111: Layout and Design 3 credit hours
VCT266: Multimedia 3 credit hours
Natural Science Elective 3-4 credit hours
TOTAL: 30-31 credit hours

Healthcare

Sample 15 credit hour pathway:
ENG111: Composition 1 3 credit hours
ENG112: Composition 2 3 credit hours
CIS114: Microsoft Applications 3 credit hours
PSY110: General Psychology 3 credit hours
PSY230: Lifespan Development 3 credit hours
TOTAL: 15 credit hours

Sample 30 credit hour pathway:
ENG111: Composition 1 3 credit hours
ENG112: Composition 2 3 credit hours
CIS114: Microsoft Applications 3 credit hours
PSY110 General Psychology 3 credit hours
PSY230: Lifespan Development 3 credit hours
STA120: Statistics 3 credit hours
BIO231: Anatomy & Physiology 1 4 credit hours
BIO232: Anatomy & Physiology 2 4 credit hours
BIO257: Microbiology 4 credit hours
TOTAL: 30 credit hours

Industrial Technology/Apprenticeship pathway

Sample 14 credit hour pathway:
IND107: Print Reaching and Sketching 3 credit hours
IND120: Industrial Electricity 1 3 credit hours
IND132: Benchwork 2 credit hours
IND140: Principles of Machining 3 credit hours
PLC200: Programmable Logic Controllers 1 3 credit hours
TOTAL: 14 credit hours

Sample 30 credit hour pathway:
ENG111: Composition 1 3 credit hours
IND107: Print Reading and Sketching 3 credit hours
IND120: Industrial Electricity 1 3 credit hours
IND132: Benchwork 2 credit hours
IND140: Principles of Machining 3 credit hours
PLC200: Programmable Logic Controllers 3 credit hours
Sample AAS Degree Sample APT Apprentice
MTH109: College Algebra (3) Advanced PLC (3)
PHY101: Principles of Physical Science (4) Advanced Robotics (3)
Social Behavioral Science Elective (3) Advanced Engineering & 3D Modeling (3)
Arts & Humanities Elective (3) Advanced Machining & CNC Quality (3)
TOTAL: 29-30 credit hours

STEM

Sample 15 credit hour pathway:
ENG111: Composition 1 3 credit hours
Arts & Humanities Elective 3 credit hours
Mathematics Elective 3 credit hours
Natural Science Elective 3-4 credit hours
Social Behavioral Science Elective 3 credit hours
TOTAL: 15-16 credit hours

Sample 30 credit hour pathway:
ENG111: Composition 1 3 credit hours
ENG113: Speech 3 credit hours
Arts & Humanities Elective 3 credit hours
Mathematics Electives 6-15 credit hours
Natural Science Electives 8-12 credit hours
Social Behavioral Science Elective 3 credit hours
TOTAL: 30 credit hours

Transfer

Sample 30 credit hour pathway:
ENG111: Composition 1 3 credit hours
ENG112: Composition 2 3 credit hours
Arts & Humanities Elective 6-12 credit hours
Mathematics Electives 6 credit hours
Natural Science Electives 3-8 credit hours
Social Behavioral Science Elective 6-12 credit hours
TOTAL: 30-31 credit hours

Education

Sample 15 credit hour pathway:
ENG111: Composition 1 3 credit hours
EDU100: Intro to Teaching 3 credit hours
CIS114: Microsoft Applications 3 credit hours
PSY110: General Psychology 3 credit hours
Natural Science Elective 3-4 credit hours
TOTAL: 15-16 credit hours

Sample 30 credit hour pathway:
ENG111: Composition 1 3 credit hours
ENG112: Composition 2 3 credit hours
EDU100: Intro to Teaching 3 credit hours
EDU150: Childhood Development 1 3 credit hours
EDU230: Family, School, and Community 3 credit hours
EDU220: Special Education 3 credit hours
EDU240: Educational Psychology 3 credit hours
PSY110: General Psychology 3 credit hours
Natural Science Elective 3-4 credit hours
TOTAL: 30-31 credit hours

Engineering Technology

Sample 16 credit hour pathway:
ENG111: Composition 1 3 credit hours
MTH109: College Algebra 3 credit hours
MTH112: Trigonometry 3 credit hours
PHY251: Physics: Mechanics & Heat 4 credit hours
Social Behavioral Science Elective 3 credit hours
TOTAL: 16 credit hours

Sample 30 credit hour pathway:
ENG111: Composition 1 3 credit hours
ENG113 Speech OR ENG210: Technical Communications 3 credit hours
MTH109: College Algebra 3 credit hours
MTH112: Trigonometry 3 credit hours
PHY251: Physics: Mechanics & Heat 4 credit hours
MET100: Intro to Engineering Technology 2 credit hours
Arts and Humanities Elective 3 credit hours
Social Behavioral Science Elective 3 credit hours
TOTAL: 24 credit hours

Electrical Engineering Technology Pathway
EET121: DC Circuits 3 credit hours
EET122: AC Circuits 3 credit hours
EET231: Microprocessors 4 credit hours
CAD112: CAD 2 4 credit hours
TOTAL: 6-8 credit hours

Electromechanical Engineering Technology Pathway
MET107: Engineering & Graphics Sketching 3 credit hours
MET121: Manufacturing Processes 3 credit hours
EET231: Microprocessors 4 credit hours
CAD213: CAD 3 4 credit hours
TOTAL: 6-8 credit hours

Mechanical Engineering Technology Pathway
MET107: Engineering & Graphics Sketching 3 credit hours
MET121: Manufacturing Processes 3 credit hours
CAD112: CAD 2 4 credit hours
CAD213: CAD 3 4 credit hours
TOTAL: 6-8 credit hours

Plastics Engineering Technology Pathway
MET107: Engineering & Graphics Sketching 3 credit hours
MET121: Manufacturing Processes 3 credit hours
PET115: Plastics Processes 1 4 credit hours
PET215: Plastics Processes 2 4 credit hours
TOTAL: 6-8 credit hours

Business

Sample 15 credit hour pathway:
ENG111: Composition 1 3 credit hours
ENG112: Composition 2 3 credit hours
CIS114: Microsoft Applications 3 credit hours
ACC111: Financial Accounting 3 credit hours
BUS101: Intro to Business 3 credit hours
TOTAL: 15 credit hours

Sample 30 credit hour pathway:
ENG111: Composition 1 3 credit hours
ENG112: Composition 2 3 credit hours
CIS114: Microsoft Applications 3 credit hours
CIS113: Microsoft Excel 3 credit hours
BUS101: Intro to Business 3 credit hours
ACC111: Financial Accounting 3 credit hours
ACC112: Managerial Accounting 3 credit hours
ECO212: Microeconomics 3 credit hours
MGT110: Management 3 credit hours
PSY110: General Psychology 3 credit hours
SSC210: Cultural Diversity OR 3 credit hours
Social Behavioral Science Elective
TOTAL: 30 credit hours

Ann Fether

Email: afether@northweststate.edu
Phone: 419-267-1513

Territories: Serving CCP students from Fulton, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, Mercer, and “Other” counties

Maddie Robinson

Email: mrobinson@northweststate.edu
Phone: 419-267-1229

Territories: Serving CCP students from Henry, Williams, and Defiance counties