Classes for Degree Start have been predetermined and cannot be substituted. At the end of the first year, students have the opportunity to earn 19 college credits. The predetermined classes for this first pilot year include:
| Year One | Year Two | |||||
| GEY1111 | Physical Geology with Lab | 4 CREDITS | HIS2110 | African American History | 3 CREDITS | |
| ENG1021 | English Composition I | 3 CREDITS | MAT1240 | Mathematics for the Liberal Arts | 4 CREDITS | |
| PHI1011 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 CREDITS | ART1110 | Art Appreciation | 3 CREDITS | |
| ENG1022 | English Composition II | 3 CREDITS | COM1250 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 CREDITS | |
| SOC1001 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 CREDITS | ANT1001 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 CREDITS | |
| ENV1010 | Natural Disasters | 3 CREDITS | Elective | 3 CREDITS | ||
Students interested in Degree Start should test at the college ready level. Check the prerequisite list below to determine eligibility for college readiness.
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Placement Option for ENG 1021 |
Score |
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Accuplacer Writing |
246 |
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PSAT/SAT EBWR |
470 |
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ACT **Both scores are required to qualify |
Reading: 17 |
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English: 18 |
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Multiple Measures |
Grade of “B” or higher in both semesters or all quarters of 11th Grade/Junior English |
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EdReady - http://pikespeak.edready.com/ |
PPSC_1021 |
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Placement Option for MAT 1240, 1260, 1220 |
Score |
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Accuplacer Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) |
240 |
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PSAT/SAT Math |
500 |
| ACT | 19 |
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Multiple Measures |
Grade of “B” or higher in both semesters or all quarters of Algebra II or higher |
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EdReady - http://pikespeak.edready.com/ |
PPSC_1240 |
Yes, all of the Degree Start courses are on the Guaranteed Transfer list for AA transfer degrees. Check with the institution your student is interested in transferring to, to determine exact transferability.
Determining what specific credit is earned through Degree Start varies from high school to high school. Check with your counselor to determine the exact high school credit that will be granted.
Once determined eligible by the counselor or district, students will need to fill out the Degree Start application and will be entered into a lottery. The application for Degree Start will open November 18th and the lottery drawing will be on December 2nd at 10am. There are 12 spots available and after all spots are filled students will be placed on a waitlist.
The High School Programs team will notify students and their families about placement on December 2nd, via email, based on the lottery drawing and eligibility list received from counselors and districts. Students will need to fill out their enrollment packet by December 9th with the High School Programs office, 719-502-3111 or hsp@pikespeak.edu, to finalize their spot.
