Up to 50 eligible high school students participating in Marshall University’s Online College Courses in the High Schools (OCCHS) Program will receive a reduced rate for online courses offered during the 2015 summer school terms.
“The OCCHS program is an integral part of Marshall University’s ongoing K-12 outreach efforts,” said Kelli R. Mayes, director of the Marshall Technology Outreach Center. “It allows students to get an early start on their college careers.”
For each of the four summer sessions offered this year, eligible students will pay $25 per credit hour instead of the regular online course fee. This makes most courses, which are three credit hours, cost only $75. “This is a significant discount for parents who are trying to save for college,” said Mayes. “The normal OCCHS rate is $134 per credit hour, so our hope is to provide some financial support when kids are out of school and more available to take online courses during the summer.”
During summer 2015, nearly 50 courses are being offered in the high school program from an array of academic disciplines such as anthropology, chemistry, economics, geography, health sciences, history, integrated science, journalism, mathematics, music, public health, psychology, sociology and more.
Marshall’s OCCHS program offers qualified, highly motivated and self-disciplined high school students the opportunity to take Marshall University courses online – 100 percent via the Internet. “Some students can get up to their first year completed while they’re still in high school,” said Tyler Sharp, the outreach assistant for the Marshall Technology Outreach Center.
Online courses at Marshall are developed by university professors and reflect the same scope and depth of material offered in the traditional college classroom. Students earn the same college credit as they would earn in on-campus classes. While some courses may require a textbook that can be purchased online, all of the learning tools students need – syllabi, e-mail, assignments, tests, and communications – are included in each course. Marshall University Online serves thousands of distance education students worldwide.
To qualify for the OCCHS program, students must meet the following conditions:
- Be currently enrolled in high school and possess a minimum GPA of 3.0;
- Submit a transcript and letter(s) of recommendation from a school counselor or principal;
- Have the following minimum scores to take math and English classes:
- Math ACT 19/SAT 460 & above, depending on course;
- English ACT 18/SAT 450;
- Complete an admissions application; submit application and materials to the Marshall Technology Outreach Center (a member of the staff will assist prospective students with the admission process).
High school students or their parents may visit the OCCHS website for details regarding admission to Marshall University and registration for summer courses offered during 2015 at www.marshall.edu/occhs.
Mayes said that questions may be directed to the Marshall Technology Outreach Center by email at occhs@marshall.edu or by phone at 304-696-7084.
Marshall’s summer school dates are as follows: Intersession, May 11 to June 5; Session 1, May 18 to Aug. 7; Session 2, June 8 to July 10; Session 3, July 14 to Aug. 14.
