Tech Prep

Earn college credit for your high school classes.

 

 

What is Tech Prep?

Tech Prep coordinates high school and community college programs, assuring that graduates acquire the technical knowledge and skills required in today's complex workplace.

Tech Prep students complete a planned sequence of courses in high school. These courses are articulated with programs at CSM.

Credit may be applied toward a certificate or an associate's degree at CSM and may be eligible for transfer to a four-year college to complete a bachelor's degree.

 

Who can participate?

High school students in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's Counties can participate in Tech Prep. You can begin taking Tech Prep courses in your sophomore year of high school, which will be completed by the end of your senior year.

 

Save money and get ahead

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!

 

Subjects

Tech Prep students select a career path and take courses in one of the following subject areas:

 

All Subject Areas

Accounting Cisco Networking Computer Art/Digital Imaging Computer Technology Criminal Justice Drafting Early Childhood Development Electronics Technology Emergency Medical Services Engineering

Environmental Technology Fire Science Technology Human Services Management Development Medical Laboratory Technology Medical Assisting Nursing/Allied Health Office Technology Physical Therapist Assistant Practical Nursing

 

Not all subjects will be available in all counties. To see the subjects available in your school district, choose the county where you are a student.

• Calvert County
• Charles County
• St. Mary's County