Early College Courses

Program Description: Early College Programs are designed to blend elements of high school and college to provide students with the opportunity to experience and complete college level academic coursework on a clearly articulated pathway and simultaneously gain exposure to a variety of career opportunities. Early College is an opportunity for students to explore careers in Health Sciences, Business, Sociology, and Cultural Anthropology. As part of the program students are provided with supplies, tutoring and social and emotional sessions at no cost. Courses can be provided on or offsite or online. Students graduate with a minimum of 12 college credits (roughly one semester worth of college credits).

Criteria for Recommendation:

• Recruitment begins in 9th grade

• Students can enroll up until their Junior Year

• There is no minimum GPA requirement or required test scores

Details about Courses:

• Courses taken through the MWES program are added to the student’s transcript and they receive 1.0 general high school credit.
• Early College courses are co-taught meaning they are taught by a Professor from a higher ed institution and a Framingham High School teacher.
• Early College co-taught courses are weighted into a student's GPA and as an AP course.
• In order to enroll in the courses listed below, a student must be a part of the MWES program.

583.FHS/00107-MBCC (Oral Communications) Grade Level. 10 (or 11,12 with program approval) Level: Dual Enrollment Prereq: none Credit: 1.0 FHS Credit/ 3.0 College Credits Fulfills: Elective Credit This course provides training and practice in both verbal and nonverbal communication. Methods of speech organization and delivery in the development of informative and persuasive speeches will be emphasized. The course will also offer opportunities to work in groups for panel discussions and debate.

583.FHS/04251.FSU (Cultural Anthropology) Grade Level. 10 (or 11,12 with program approval) Level: Dual Enrollment Prereq: None Credit: 1.0 FHS Credit/ 4.0 College Credit Fulfills: Practical Arts Credit An exploration of how culture influences us to believe, think, and act. The course presents cross-cultural perspectives on aspects of human life, which may include how we get the things we need to survive, what sort of family life is desirable, and how we govern ourselves and maintain social order. Both Western and non-Western ideas and practices are explored. Students are introduced to the methods used by anthropologists in the study of culture.

470.FHS-FSU (SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology) Grade Level: 11 (or 12 with program approval) Level: Dual Enrollment Prereq: US History 1 Credit: 1.0 FHS Credit/ 4.0 College Credits Fulfills: Elective Credit An introduction to sociological perspectives on society. Students examine the basic concepts, research, and theories that sociologists use to increase understanding of often hidden social patterns, processes, and structures that shape everyday lives. Students explore such topics as culture, socialization, social interaction, social organization, and social institutions, as well as social issues in modern society. Special attention is given to social inequalities of race/ethnicity, class, and gender.

583.FHS/14001-MBCC (Introduction to Health Careers) Grade Level: 11 (or 12 with program approval) Level: Dual Enrollment Prereq: None Credit: 1.0 FHS Credit/ 3.0 College Credits Fulfills: Elective Credit This course will give learners a broad basis of understanding of diverse healthcare occupations to make a well-informed decision in pursuit of a self-actualizing career. This course introduces medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, career pathway exploration and critical soft skills, global healthcare, cultural diversity inpatient care, an introduction to medical administration, and introductory skills of health occupations such as taking and recording vital signs, effective communication, and infection control techniques.

583. FHS/12051-MBCC (Introduction to Business) Grade Level: 12 (or 11 with program approval) Level: Dual Enrollment Prereq: None Credit: 1.0 FHS Credit/ 3.0 College Credits Fulfills: Elective Credit Explore business growth best practices, including the basics of management, employee leadership development, and strategic planning.Determine content that resonates with consumers and how businesses can differentiate themselves in competitive markets with that content.