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ting the hang of college-level
r-
rep up stude ued success once they move
on to full-time, on-campus
studies. Indeed, studies
show that dual enrollment
experience increases both
r-
rep ege uation rates, especially for
of might not think higher edu-
-
c come and first-generation
students as well as under-
represented minorities.
And for a subject like cy-
bersecurity, dual enrollment
programs deliver even greater
benefits. Outside the sphere
igh r-
rep ing and learning activities,
cybersecurity is nevertheless
in tance in education. For exam-
ple, North Dakota recently
p c r u s
r ir r-
rep students will take at least
one course in either cyberse-
curity or computer science.
COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Bu o ss ble for students. Colleges,
meanwhile, can provide both
h
e in a ell robust learning materials to
their dual enrollment part-
ne re ol Making college resources
available to high school stu-
n to en sides. And doing it online
it more nient — students can work
any time they want, building
n e , east
one c pace. As cybersecurity edu-
kes ograms c deliver rich learning content
ch stude hugely in-demand careers.
Tennessee Tech Univer-
mpl Golden Eagle Cybersecurity
Certificate Program through
u o that has recently expanded
to reach the entire state. A
three-course sequence of-
fered entirely online, the
program addresses both
technical and non-technical
aspects of cybersecurity. No
experience with computer
science is required, and it is
free to students who qualify
for admission.
In Maryland, Howard
County Community College
operates an “early college”
cybersecurity program, open
gr area. Those who complete
cou during their high school years
graduate with an entire year
of community college credits
under their belts. They need
just one more year of com-
munity college coursework
k
t eir fica-
xam WHAT YOU CAN DO
Even if your school does not
offer dual enrollment pro-
e
what what local community col-
leges or four-year schools
might be doing. In many
e y g i dent of a county or state will
li e r up undergraduate education
hi school will make the time
when you do finally pack up
e l lot easier and even more fun!
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