PATHWAY CONNECTION

Essex County College partnered with Essex County Schools of Technology to create computer science dual enrollment pathway from high school to community college. Students can take dual enrollment courses embedded with stackable CompTIA industry credentials including professional certifications for: (1) IT Fundamentals, (2) A+ Core I, and (3) A+ Core II. Students who successfully complete the courses and pass the professional certification examinations earn 7 college credits toward the Associate of Science in Computer Science degree program. 

Middlesex College partnered with Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School to create a computer science dual enrollment pathway from high school to community college. Students can take dual enrollment courses with stackable CompTIA industry credentials including professional certifications for: (1) CompTIA A+, (2) CompTIA Security +, and (3) Java SE 8 Oracle Certified Associate. Students who successfully complete the courses and pass the professional certification examinations earn 4 college credits at MC toward the Associate of Science in Computer Science degree program.