College Credit Earned in High School – A Pilot Study for a Construction Management Program

9 pages•Published: May 26, 2024

C. Ben Farrow, Richard Burt and Katie Smith

Abstract

This pilot study explored Dual Enrollment (DE) and Advanced Placement (AP) credit earned by 130 first-year students into a construction management (CM) degree program at Auburn University. 70% of credits were earned through dual enrollment; 30% of the credits earned were in English Composition, and this credit counted toward the CM degree program. However, for math, history, science, and other social science classes, relatively small percentages of the overall credits earned counted toward the CM degree. These findings suggest that DE and AP credit can be a valuable way for construction management students to advance in their studies. However, some courses may not be accepted by all universities, and some courses may not align with the specific requirements of CM programs. Given the continued rise in DE and AP credit coupled with the high cost of education, it is important for CM programs to explore ways to assist students in utilizing credit earned. This may include expanding the credit offered and providing students with personalized academic advising to help them plan their coursework. By taking these steps, CM programs can help students to make the most of their DE and AP credit.

Keyphrases: advanced placement credit, curriculum, dual enrollment, recruitment

In: Tom Leathem, Wes Collins and Anthony Perrenoud (editors). Proceedings of 60th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, vol 5, pages 12-20.

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/qsG4
	https://doi.org/10.29007/34s7

BibTeX entry

@inproceedings{ASC2024:College_Credit_Earned_High,
  author    = {C. Ben Farrow and Richard Burt and Katie Smith},
  title     = {College Credit Earned in High School – A Pilot Study for a Construction Management Program},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of 60th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference},
  editor    = {Tom Leathem and Wes Collins and Anthony Perrenoud},
  series    = {EPiC Series in Built Environment},
  volume    = {5},
  publisher = {EasyChair},
  bibsource = {EasyChair, https://easychair.org},
  issn      = {2632-881X},
  url       = {/publications/paper/qsG4},
  doi       = {10.29007/34s7},
  pages     = {12-20},
  year      = {2024}}

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