WELCOME PASSPORT
PROGRAM STUDENTS
A. C. Jones High School
Coastal Bend College
PURPOSE
to inform, encourage, and
assist A.C. Jones students to
enroll in dual credit courses
at Coastal Bend College.
Benefits of Dual Credit
Free tuition for students living in Bee County.
Some courses may require payment of fees, books,
and supplies. Reduced tuition for Non-Bee County
residents.
Student earns credit for both high school diploma
and college degree/certificate.
Early completion of college degree.
If workforce program certificate is completed,
student is ready for employment after high school
graduation.
Challenging and rewarding coursework.
What’s the cost?
Bee County residents receive free tuition.
However there may be course fees which
are not free. Students may also have to
purchase books.
 Students that do not reside in Bee
County pay a reduced tuition rate of
$30/hour and semester registration fee of
$45.

Compare the Cost
3 credit hours
250
200
150
Cost
100
50
0
In-District DC
Out of District DC Reg College Stdnt
Where are the courses taught?

At the student’s high school

On the college campus

Through interactive television

Online

Hybrid
Requirements for Eligibility
Academic
• Junior or Senior high school student
• TAKS scores for test exemption: R-2200, M2200, W-3
• Approval from high school counselor
Workforce
• Junior or Senior high school student
• TAKS scores R-2100, M-2100, W-2
• Approval from high school counselor
Dual Credit is for YOU
Basic
courses transfer
Early completion of college
Some basic courses are needed as
prerequisites to other programs- ex.
Dental hygiene, Radiology, RN, etc.
Some basic courses are required to
obtain an Associate in Applied Science
Examples of “basic courses”
English
Math
History
Speech
Science
Dual Credit is for YOU
Students
that take workforce courses
may graduate with a certificate from CBC
before they graduate from high school.
Early entry into the working community
Level 1Certificate courses can be
“transferred” into Level II, or Associate
degree programs
More education/training equals more job
opportunities and more pay potential.
Certificate
Programs
Level I Certificate- High School Accounting
Prefix
Number Course Name
ACNT
1303
Introduction to Accounting I
POFI
1401
Computer Applications
ACNT
1311
Intro to Computerized Accounting
BMGT
2309
Leadership
ACNT
1329
Payroll Tax Accounting
Level 1 Certificate – High School Automotive
Technology
PREFIX NUMBER
COURSE NAME
AUMT
1305
Introduction to Automotive Technology
AUMT
2437
Automotive Electronics
AUMT
1307
Automotive Electrical Systems
AUMT
1319
Automotive Engine Repair
AUMT
1310
Automotive Brake Systems
Level 1 Certificate- High School
Professional Business Technology
Prefix
Number Course Name
ACNT
1303
Intro to Accounting I
POFI
1401
Computer Applications
IMED
1445
Interactive Multimedia Business Elective
BMGT
2309
Leadership
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prefix
Number
Course Name
HPRS
1304
Basic Health Professions Skills
HPRS
1160
Basic Health Professions Clinical
Level I Certificate – High School Computer
Information Technology
Prefix
Number
Course Name
COSC
1309
Introduction to Logic
COSC
1415
Fundamentals of Programming
BGMT
2309
Leadership
BCIS
1405
Business Computer Applications
Level I Certificate – High School
Computer Information Technology
Networking Specialization
Prefix
Number
ITCC
1402
CCNA 1: Networking Basics
1406
CCNA 2: Router and Routing
Basics
1442
CCNA 3: Switching Basic and
Intermediate Routing
1446
CCNA 4: Wide Area Network
(WAN) Technologies
ITCC
ITCC
ITCC
Course Name
Level I Certificate – High School
Information Technology Specialization in
Web Design
Prefix
Number
Course Name
IMED
1416
Web Design I
GRPH
1459
Vector Graphics for Production
IMED
1445
Interactive Multimedia I
BCIS
1405
Business Computer Applications
IMED
2415
Web Design II
ARTV
1341
3-D Animation I
Level I Certificate- High School
Forensic science
Prefix Number
Course Name
CJSA
1322
Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJSA
2300
Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
CJSA
1359
Police Systems & Practices
CJSA
1308
Criminalistics I
CJSA
2323
Criminalistics II
Level I Certificate – High School
Law Enforcement
Prefix
Number Course Name
CJSA
1322
Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJSA
2300
Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
CJSA
1359
Police Systems & Practices
CJSA
1313
Court Systems & Practices
CJSA
1327
Fundamentals of Criminal Law
Level I Certificate – High School
Basic Design Skills
Prefix
Number
DFTG
1409
Basic Computer-Aided Drafting
DFTG
1405
Technical Drafting
DFTG
2402
Machine Drafting
2312
Technical Illustration and
Presentation
DFTG
Course Name
Level I Certificate – High School Basic Early
Development
Prefix
Number
Course Name
CDEC
1319
Child Guidance
CDEC
1321
The Infant and Toddler
CDEC
1313
Curriculum Resources for Early
Childhood Programs
TECA
1311
Educating Young Children
TECA
1354
Child Growth and Development
Level I Certificate – High School
Administrative Assistant
Prefix
Number
Course Name
ACNT
1303
Introduction to Accounting I
POFT
1321
Business Math
POFI
1401
Computer Applications I
POFT
1329
Beginning Keyboarding
POFT
2301
or Intermediate Keyboarding
BMGT
2309
Leadership
Level I Certificate – High School Professional
Business Technology-Medical Specialization
Prefix
Number
Course Name
HPRS
1202
Wellness and Health Promotion
MDCA
1302
Human Disease/Pathophysiology
POFI
1401
Computer Applications I
HITT
1305
Medical Terminology I
POFM
1300
Medical Coding Basics
Level I Certificate – High School Professional
Business Technology-Medical Records/Coding
Prefix
Number Course Name
HPRS
1202
Wellness and Health Promotion
MDCA
1302
Human Disease/Pathophysiology
POFI
1401
Computer Applications I
HITT
1305
Medical Terminology I
POFM
1300
Medical Coding Basics
Level I Certificate- High School Nail
Technology
PREFIX
NUMBER
COURSE NAME
CSME
1330
Orientation to Nail Technology
CSME
1431
Principles of Nail Technology I
CSME
1441
Principles of Nail Tech II
CSME
2430
Nail Enhancement
Level I Certificate – High School Welding
Prefix
Number
Course Name
WLDG
1421
Welding Fundamentals
1428
Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc
Welding (SMAW)
1457
Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc
Welding (SMAW)
1430
Introduction to Gas Metal Arc
Welding (GMAW)
WLDG
WLDG
WLDG
Level I Certificate- High School
Airframe & Power Technology –
General Aviation
PREFIX
NUMBER
COURSE NAME
AERM
1208
Federal Aviation regulations
AERM
1315
Aviation Science
AERM
1203
Shop Practice
AERM
1205
Weight and Balance
AERM
1310
Ground Operations
AERM
1314
Basic Electricity
Your Passport ID
AC Jones / CBC Passport
Oliva, Jason
05/02/2014
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Library
 Computer Labs
 Tutoring services
 Advising
 Sporting Events
 Clubs and On-Campus organizations
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What’s Next?
1
• Ace the TAKS test
• Remember other testing options are available
2
• Complete the CBC application at applytexas.org
• If needed, get the Meningitis Vaccination
• Talk to your high school counselor about available courses
3
• Meet with a CBC dual credit advisor
• Get Vaccinated!
• Register for college classes!!
The Passport Program
Congratulations! You will leave today with
your passport from high school to higher
education.
CBC Welcomes you!
For Additional Information Contact:
A.C. Jones High School
http://acj.beevilleisd.net
(361)362-6000
Jaime Rodriguez, Principal
Kathy Belcher, Counselor
Helen Favre, Counselor
Linda Salazar, Counselor
Angie Saldivar
Coastal Bend College
www.coastalbend.edu
(361)358-2838
Dr. Bruce Exstrom, Dean of Instructional Services
Ann Harrell, Dual Credit Director
Deborah Branstetter, Dual Credit Liaison
Jennifer C. Linney, High School Outreach
Additional Information
www.coastalbend.edu/dualcredit