Tech Prep

What is Tech Prep?

	Tech Prep is a means to begin a technical course of study while in high school. Tech Prep courses are taught in the high school and can be applied toward college credit. In a Tech Prep program, a high school student can begin his or her course of study in high school and continue to the College of Southern Maryland. These courses coordinate high school and community college programs, assuring that graduates acquire the technical knowledge and skills required in today's complex workplace for a particular program. Tech Prep students complete a planned sequence of courses in high school, which articulate to CSM and can be applied to designated letters of recognition, certificates, and associate of applied science degrees in a career field. Take Tech Prep classes to earn college credits while you're still in high school and earn credits for FREE, while getting ahead of other students starting college. You may combine Tech Prep with CSM's Dual/Concurrent Enrollment program to really get ahead in college and save money! The Tech Prep program was started by the U.S. Department of Education through the Perkins Grant.	Click Here for CAREER STARTERS Non-Credit Articulation Agreements

 

What do I need to do to be a Tech Prep candidate?

Tech Prep is designed for all students. Start asking questions about Tech Prep in the 9th grade. Explore technical program(s) you find interesting. You may begin Tech Prep courses as early as your sophomore year. *Exceptions may apply

Register for the required high school courses to earn college credit; you need to complete the entire program with a grade of ‘B’ or better.

Articulate credits within two years of high school graduation to CSM.

Tech Prep Programs

Calvert County

Please click on the Calvert County Tech Prep program listed below to Request an Evaluation of Tech Prep Credits (Please note only one program per student is permitted).

• Academy of Finance
• Academy of Health Professions 
• Accounting 
• CAD 
• CISCO (Coming Summer 2013) 
• Computer Science (Currently in Review Process)
• Criminal Justice 
• Graphic Arts 
• Introduction to Engineering Design 
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology
• Teacher Academy - Teacher Education (Coming Fall 2013)
   

Charles County

Please click the on a Charles County Tech Prep program listed below to Request an Evaluation of Tech Prep Credits (Please note only one program per student is permitted).

• Academy of Health Professions
• Advanced Computer Applications
• Bio Medical (Coming Soon) 
• CISCO 
• College Accounting 
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing 
• Computer Internship 
• Computer Science 
• Computer Utilization & Keyboarding 
• Criminal Justice 
• Drafting and Design 
• Early Childhood Studies 
• Electronics
• Engineering Concepts 
• Graphic Communications
• Introduction to Engineering Design 
• Manufacturing
• Pharmacy Technician (Coming Soon)
• Teacher Academy - Teacher Education
   

St. Mary's County

Please click the on a St. Mary's County Tech Prep program listed below to Request an Evaluation of Tech Prep Credits (Please note only one program per student is permitted).

• Academy of Finance 
• Academy of Healthcare Professionals 
• Accounting 
• Business Administration 
• Business Administrative Services
• CADD 
• Child Care 
• Computer Networking 
• Computer Programming 
• Computer Science (Currently in Review Process)
• Computer Website Design  (Currently in Review Process)
• Criminal Justice 
• Engineering Technology 
• Graphic Communications 
• Intro to Human Anatomy and Physiology 
• Natural Resources Management 
• Production Engineering 

*Articulations are subject to change.