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Tech Prep

What is Tech Prep?
Tech Prep is an education intiative that links high school career and technical courses to college workforce courses on a 2-year Associate of Applied Science degree through articulation.  Articulation simply means the high school course objectives match the college course objectives.

Agreements and Plans

LSCS Tech Prep Six-Year Plans by ISD and Subjects

Transfer Agreements for LSCS Tech Prep AAS Degrees

High School Articulation Courses by School District Locally Articulated Courses by Program  09-10 Advance Technical Credit (ATC) Crosswalk

Why get involved?

• To save money on college
• To get a head start on college
• To finish your education faster
• To get to work sooner
• To learn what a job is really like
• To learn what employers really want

You may be eligible for college credit for courses in these AAS degree programs at Lone Star Colleges

Automotive Technology Audio Visual Systems Specialization Computer Information Technology Emergency Medical Services Professions Electronics Technology Engineering Design Graphics Technology Geographic Information Systems

Health Information Technology Heating, Ventilation, AC & Refrigeration Technology Hospitality Management Interior Design - Facilities Management Interpreter Training Logistics Management Management

Nursing Paralegal Studies Professional Office Technology Veterinary Technology Visual Communication Welding and Inspection Technology

How do I get college credit for career focused high school courses?

• Eligibility Criteria
  Verify that you meet all the criteria for Prior Learning Assessment
• Processing
   
  1. Go to the campus of your choice to see an advisor. Bring your high school transcript: either have your transcript sent in advance to your LSC campus, or ask your high school registrar for an official copy in a sealed envelope for you to bring.
  2. Fill out the top section (personal information) on the PLA by High School Articulation application, and take it with you when you see an advisor. If the PEIMS number for your high school course is not on your transcript, the advisor will help you determine it. The advisor will fill out the check box section of the application form. If the applicatin is approved, a grade of credit (CR) will be posted to your college transcript. You will not receive a letter grade for this credit.

 

Additional questions? Need more answers? Contact the Tech Prep Coordinator ls.techprep@lonestar.edu  

 

Development of this site is funded with a grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to the Gulf Coast Tech Prep Consortium with funds provided by the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act.