Career and Technical Education (CTE) Dual Credit

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June 1 is the deadline to apply for 25/26 articulations

Any applications received after June 1 will be applied to the following year.

Articulation agreements are signed and reviewed annually. The life of an agreement is subject to LCC course content, programs, and instructors, and high school instructor changes. For specific information regarding renewals, please submit questions to Michaela (pronounced Michelle) at mjackson@lowercolumbia.edu

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Step 1: Review the CTE Dual Credit Course Menu

Select the course(s) that most closely align with the course(s) that you teach.  

Review the outcomes of the course(s) you would like to articulate to determine the feasibility of offering your course(s) for dual credit. 

Design your syllabus, Program of Study, and Frameworks, with the outcomes and performance standards and assessments clearly referenced. 

Step 2: Complete the CTE Articulation Request Packet (Application)

The instructor should complete the CTE Articulation Request Packet for each course requested and submit the application with attached materials no later than March 31st. The following will be requested in the packet: 

1. High School Course Syllabus (Printable Matrix), including:
   1. Course Title
   2. Instructor Name
   3. High School Name
   4. Course Description and Outcomes/Competencies
   5. Prerequisites
   6. Relevant Curriculum Details (showing alignment with college course)
   7. Methods of Assessment (Projects - Portfolios - Skill Demonstrations)
   8. Requested LCC Course Title
   9. CTE Dual Credit Notice (This course is CTE Dual Credit approved and articulated with Lower Columbia College. Students who demonstrate proficiency in the college course competencies by receiving a B or better grade for EACH semester enrolled in the articulated high school class, may earn college credit through the College CTE Dual Credit program. Only students who meet deadlines and eligibility requirements will be awarded college credit. Participation in the CTE Dual Credit program is voluntary. Complete the CTE Dual Credit Request form (available on lowercolumbia.edu/cte) or send your unofficial transcripts to ctedualcredits@lowercolumbia.edu. Credit and/or grades will not be removed once they have been transcribed.)
2. OSPI CTE Curriculum Framework (Instructions)
3. Desired College Course Title and Course Number for articulation (from CTE Menu in step 1)
4. Program of Study: Click "Programs of Study" drop down to see samples and templates
5. Class Schedule
6. Signature of Instructor (instructor will need to provide CTE Director Email following signature)
7. Signature of CTE Director 

Step 3: Articulation Finalization 

LCC's CTE representative, faculty chair, and dean of the appropriate pathway, will review submitted packet information, and approved packets will be signed. 

If approval is not provided, our CTE representative will connect with additional information. 

Step 4: Classroom Visit

The CTE Dual Credit Program Coordinator will communicate with high school teachers/administrators to schedule classroom visits to present information about LCC, CTE Dual Credits, and how students are able to have the credits applied to their official LCC transcript. High school teachers/staff/administrators can also complete the CTE Classroom Visits form to schedule a classroom visit.