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Get the EDGE on an Associate Degree

Discover the EDGE program that enables students to earn an Associate in Applied Science degree while gaining real-world skills and experience. Our programs include Administrative Assistant Technology, Finance/Accounting, Health Information Technology, and more. Students take selected courses and must achieve a minimum score of 75% on the final exams. With various pathways available, including vocational training and dual credit options, EDGE prepares students for seamless transitions to further education and attractive employment opportunities. Contact us to learn more!

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Get the EDGE on an Associate Degree

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  1. Get the EDGE on an Associate Degree

  2. What is EDGE? Earn a Degree – Graduate Early Students take designated courses and must pass the end of course exam with score of 75% or higher.

  3. EDGE ProgramsAssociate in Applied Science • Administrative Assistant Technology • Finance/Accounting • Health Information Technology • Hospitality-Culinary Arts • Interior Design • Management/Marketing • Medical Assistant • Network Systems Development/Cisco

  4. EDGE ProgramsAssociate in Applied Science: Technical Studies • Automotive • General Building Construction • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning • Paramedic Science • Welding

  5. Marketing • Parents’ Night/Open House • GEARUP Meetings • EDGE day for junior level skill pathway students • Dual Credit Orientation for Parents • Guidance Counselors/Administration • Faculty Advisor/Advisee

  6. Marketing continued: • Billboards • Brochures • Posters • Newspaper ads • Radio announcements • School newsletters • Award Assembly

  7. MANAGEMENT/MARKETING • High School Courses • EDGE Courses • Dual Credit Courses • Community College Courses

  8. EDGE ProgramsAssociate in Applied Science: Technical Studies • Vocational students--hardest group to transition to postsecondary degree programs. • Goal is seamless transition and equal access to postsecondary degree programs.

  9. WV Course Content Standards

  10. WV Course Skills Check List

  11. WVEIS Core Course Final Exam

  12. Core Course Final Exam Blueprint

  13. College Credit Conversion Form

  14. Technical Studies Certificate Program Sheet

  15. AAS: Technical Studies Program Sheet

  16. Technical Studies: Welding Technology • High School Courses • EDGE Courses • Dual Credit Courses • Community College Courses • Apprenticeship Opportunities for Adults

  17. EDGE Implementation6000 Students in Consortium Area 2003-2004 Field-Test Year

  18. EDGE ProgramsAssociate in Applied Science: Technical Studies • Automotive • General Building Construction • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning • Paramedic Science • Welding • AAS-TS graduates are well positioned to secure apprenticeships after program completion…

  19. The next step…. • Next challenge, secure Bachelor degree articulations for occupational EDGE programs. Options will include: • Bachelors in Applied Technology BAT • Bachelors in Applied Science BAS • Regents Bachelors in Arts RBA • Disciplinary Bachelors program articulations

  20. Presenters: Homer K. Preece, Director School of Extended Education, Marshall University Mid-Ohio Valley Center One John Marshall Way Point Pleasant, WV 25550 (304) 674-7200 preeceh@marshall.edu Dr. Judy Scherer, Dean of Academic Affairs Marshall Community and Technical College One John Marshall Way Huntington, WV 25755 (304) 676-7167 scherer@marshall.edu

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