2009 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

Curriculum Articulation between High Schools and Colleges : Earning College Credit in U.S. High Schools

Research Project

Project/Area Number	19530739
Research Category	Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
Allocation Type	Single-year Grants
Section	一般
Research Field	Educaion
Research Institution	National Institute for Educational Policy Research
Principal Investigator	KAWAI Hisashi National Institute for Educational Policy Research, 教育課程研究センター基礎研究部, 総括研究官 (30214589)
Project Period (FY)	2007 – 2009
Keywords	高大接続 / dual credit / dual enrollment / CTE / コミュニティ・カレッジ / career readiness / college readiness / カリキュラム
Research Abstract	Dual enrollment is a program that allows high school students to enroll in college courses and earn college credit while still in high school. College credits earned through dual enrollment can be simultaneously applied toward high school and college graduation. Dual enrollment data from some states indicate that participation in dual enrollment has increased in recent years, and this growth is likely to continue. The benefits of dual enrollment are numerous. ・ Enriches the course opportunities for high school students ・ Provides a positive impact on high school retention and graduation rates ・ Save students time and money while promoting rigorous academics ・ Shortens the time to attain a college degree ・ Eases the transition from high school to college