Northern Virginia Community College Academy Presentation.pdf · Academy Overview • STEM focused programs of study for high school students Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Dual

STEM Academy

Why a STEM Academy

• STEM Initiatives • Not enough students

pursuing STEM careers to meet workforce needs

• STEM is where high-demand, high-wage and high-skill jobs are

• STEM is the future in many fields

SySTEMic Solutions

Pre-Academy

Access & Awareness

STEM Experience in Education &

Industry

Academy

Higher Education at NOVA

Begin degree or certificate

Dual Enrollment

NOVA

Degree Completion Internship Support

University

Bachelor Degree

Completion or

Workforce & Continuing Education

Pre-Academy Activities

• STEM focused programs of study for 9th & 10th grade students • STEM Awareness

– Introduce STEM careers, industry, and education pathways. – STEM Panels at high schools with STEM industry professionals to

discuss education and industry with parents & students – Digital Media Challenge to get students

involved in researching STEM fields in depth while learning and applying digital media skills

• STEM Access − Industry Field Trips, Site Visits, & Work

Place Learning Opportunities

Academy Overview

• STEM focused programs of study for high school students

Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring

Dual Enrollment Courses

2-3 Academy Courses

2 Academy Courses

Ceritificate or Degree

Completion

High SchoolCourses

High SchoolCourses

Dual Enrollment Courses

NOVASummer

11thSummer

12thSummer

Internship,Research

orAdditional

Coursework

• Early college credit towards a certificate or associate degree in a STEM field

• Helps students transition from high school to college seamlessly • Industry connections integrated into the Academy

STEM Academy Advantages • Guaranteed College Credit for

C or higher • Early College Credit proven to

increase chances of student obtaining a degree at NOVA or another institution

• Lower cost of obtaining a degree through dual enrollment and community college

• Articulation Agreements with 4-year institutions

• Industry Connections

STEM Academy Pathways

Academic Focus Career Focus • Engineering A.S. Degree • Information Technology A.S. Degree

• Automotive Technology A.A.S. Degree – Light repair & maintenance certificate

• Welding & Diesel Technology Certificate • IT Certifications

– Programming & Network Engineering (Specialist, CISCO)

– Programming & Cyber security

Sample Timeline

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday9:00 am - 9:30 am

9:45 am - 11:00 am11:15 am - 11:45 am12:00 pm - 2:00 pm2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Summer Session

Tutorials/Group/Additional Course Work

SDV or 1 Credit Course2 Credit Course

Lunch3 Credit Course

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday7:30 am - 12:00 pm12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Course 1 Course 2 Course 1 Course 2

Tutorials, Workshops,

Guest Lecture, Etc.

Fall/Spring Semester

Additional Time may be needed for 4-5 Credit Courses

Lunch3 blocks of regular morning classes at High School

Calendar, Transportation & Cost

• Calendar – Courses follow college

schedule • Transportation

– School Divisions provides bus transportation to and from the host school

• Cost – School Divisions pays for

tuition, supplies, books, etc.

Eligibility

• High School students in grades 11 and 12 – Apply in the spring of the 10th or

11th grade year • Minimum GPA 2.5 • Hard working students • Serious interest in pursuing a

STEM related degree or certificate

Commitment

• Students will follow NOVA calendar schedule

• Two summer sessions during HS

• Two Academy Courses each semester in 11th and 12th grades

Application Process

• Phase 1 – Paper application including

• Two teacher recommendation forms • Students transcripts/records • Essay

• Phase 2 – Testing at high school – Online application to NOVA

• Phase 3 – Notification of acceptance – Cohort meeting at each high school

Summer Session 1 - before 11th grade Credits Summer or Fall semester CreditsSDV 101 College Success Skills 1 DSL 150 Mobil Hydralics and Pneumatics 3DSL 111 Introduction to Diesel Engine 2 WEL 160 Semi-automatic Welding Process 3WEL 120 Intro to Welding 2 DSL153 Power Trains 1 3Total 5 DSL 143 Diesel Truck Electrical Systems 411th Grade Total 13Fall SemesterDSL 141 Transportation Electrical Systems 1 2PHY 130 Intro to Physics 3 Total credits in High School 31Spring Semester Total credits at NOVA 13WEL 150 Welding, Drawing & Interpretation 2 Career Studies Certificate in Diesel and Welding 44ENG 131 Technical Writing 3Total 10Summer Session 2 - before 12th gradeDSL 123 Diesel Engine Systems 1 2WEL 121 Arc Welding 2Total 412th gradeFall SemesterWEL 122 Arc Welding 2 3DSL 160 Air Brake Systems 3Spring SemesterWEL 130 Inert Gas Welding 3DSL 155 Heavy Duty Suspension and Service 3Total 12

High School Northern Virginia Community College

Diesel & Welding C.S.C.

Summer Session 1 - before 11th grade Credits Summer Session 3 - before entering NOVA CreditsSDV 101 College Success Skills 1 Courses as Needed, Internship, or ResearchAUT 130 Introduction to Automechanics 3 AUT 236 Automotive Climate Control 4

Intro to Comm. 3 Total 4Total 7 Fall Semester

11th Grade AUT 141 Automotive Power Trains 1 4

Fall Semester AUT 121 Automotive Fuel Systems I 4AUT 241 Automotive Electricity 1 4 (AUT 217 for AUT 121-122)PHY 130 Intro to Physics 3 PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness 1Spring Semester PED/RPK elective 1

AUT 265 Automotive Braking Systems 4 Total 10ENG 131 Technical Writing 3 Spring Semester

Total 14 AUT 142 Automotive Power Trains II 4

Summer Session 2 - before 12th grade AUT 245 Automotive Electronics 4

AUT 266 Auto. Alignment, Suspension, & Steering 4 AUT 122 Automotive Fuel Systems II 4

AUT 111 Automotive Engines 1 4 Total 12

Total 812th grade Total credits in High School 43Fall Semester Total credits at NOVA 26AUT 242 Automotive Electricity II 4 Career Studies Certificate in Diesel and Welding 69Social Science Elective 3Spring SemesterAUT 112 Automotive Engines II 4Social Science Elective 3

Total 14

High School Northern Virginia Community College

(Completed Auto.Maintence & Light Repair Cert.)

A.A.S. Automotive Technology

Aleksander L. Marthinussen STEM Education Coordinator

[email protected]

STEM Academy