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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Is CTE for college-bound students?
Yes, CTE is a great way to prepare for college by distinguishing yourself with
skills that will transfer to any career. Many of the district’s CTE courses meet the
a-g UC/CSU admissions requirments. CTE pathway completers are also prepared
for life after college because pathways connect academic learning to real-world
applications. It’s also a great way to explore a career to inform your college major, potentially saving time and money.
Can I get college credit for taking a CTE course?
Many CTE courses have an articulation agreement with a community college that recognizes the high school course as being equivalent to the college course. Graduates who enroll in the community college may receive
college credit for the high school articulated CTE course. Ask your counselor which colleges offer credit for articulated courses and how you can
get college credit when you enroll in the college. For an up-to-date list
of current articulated courses, please visit the College Planning tab, Early College Credit page on the Newport-Mesa Unified School District website.
What is UC-CSU “a-g” approved?
Courses taken in high school that are approved by UC/CSU and appear on
the institution’s “a-g” course list meet the entrance requirements for the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) admittance.
These courses are project-based, academically challenging, involve substantial reading, writing, problem solving and laboratory work (as appropriate), and show serious attention to analytical thinking, factual content
and developing student’s oral and listening skills. With the exception of semester-long courses, students must complete both semesters of a year-long
course with a grade of 70% or higher to meet the UC entrance requirements.
What is work-based learning (WBL)?
Work-based learning is a continuum of activities that occur, in part or in
whole, in the workplace providing a student with hands-on, real-world experiences. “Learning about work” is career awareness and exploration which
involves career counseling, industry guest speakers, informational interviews
and worksite tours. The next level is “learning through work” which consists
of career preparation that supports career readiness and includes extended direct interaction with professionals from industry and the community
such as pre-apprenticeships, internships, student-led enterprises and project-based learning. The final stage is “learning at work” which is career training. Experiences might include apprenticeships and on-the-job training.
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