Options for Advanced Academic Achievement

The Options for Advanced Academic Achievement program provides an opportunity for qualified high school students from partner schools to earn college credits as Dual Enrollment at their school during the academic year. These courses are taught by high school teachers who meet NJIT’s qualifications and are approved by NJIT faculty members to teach dual enrollment courses. Then, the approved high school instructors teach college-credit courses as part of their regular responsibilities at their school.

NJIT offers flexibility in program delivery. Qualified instructors can teach on-site at one or several locations in a traditional face-to-face classroom setting; other nontraditional modes of delivery will be considered. Junior and senior high school students with an overall average of “B” or higher, which includes course prerequisites, are eligible to enroll in these college-credit courses. 

College-Credit Courses

The number and level of college-credit courses offered depends on the academic preparation of the students, the availability of qualified faculty at the high school, and access to specialized equipment and facilities (eg. computers and laboratories). The course syllabus, textbook, requirements and credit value are the same as those on the NJIT campus.

College credits earned through this program are listed on an NJIT transcript and may be applied toward an undergraduate degree at NJIT and other colleges or universities as per their policies. Students should consult the universities they plan to attend to determine the applicability of specific courses to their program(s) of study. Once the course is completed, students can request NJIT transcripts at this link: NJIT Transcript Requests.

Courses that are available for participating high schools include but are not limited to:

• Architecture: Tools & Techniques - (ARCH 156 - 3 credits)

• Pre-Calculus - (MATH 110 - 4 credits) 

• Calculus I - (MATH 111 - 4 credits)

• Calculus II - (MATH 112 - 4 credits)

• Computer Science - (CS 100 - 3 credits)

• Engineering Graphics and Introduction to CAD - (MET 103 - 2 credits)

• English: Writing, Speaking, Thinking - (ENGL 101 - 3 credits)

• Fundamentals of Engineering Design - (FED 101 - 2 credits)

• Forensic Science - (FRSC 201 - 3 credits)

• General Chemistry I & Lab - (CHEM 125/125A - 4 credits)

• General Chemistry II & Lab - (CHEM 126/126A - 4 credits)

• Industrial Organization & Management - (MGMT 190 - 3 credits)

• Introduction to Information Technology - (IT 101 - 3 credits)

• Macroeconomics - (ECON 266 - 3 credits)

• Physics I & Lab - (PHYS 102/102A - 4 credits)

• Physics II & Lab - (PHYS 111/111A - 4 credits)

Other courses are available if a teacher is qualified with the appropriate credentials for teaching the subject and the course is offered by NJIT. All course descriptions are available at njit.edu. The tuition is $175.00 per credit.

Click here for the Options for Advanced Academic Achievement brochure. 

Information about professional development for Options teachers