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Early Childhood SpecialistThe Early Childhood Specialist program prepares students for potential employment aspre-school child care center teachers and teachers’ aides in West Virginia. Employmentopportunities include West Virginia counties recognizing the curriculum and other childcare centers servicing children birth to age 6. Students combine theories with practicalapplications.BRCTC CourseENGL 101MATH 100ECED 101ECED 103ECED 105Course NameCreditsWritten English3Math Essentials3Foundations of Early Childhood3Early Language and Literature3Child Development3Total Fall Credits:15Berkeley County Credit1/2 Senior English1/2 Senior Math1/2 Elective1/2 Elective1/2 ElectiveBRCTC CourseENGL 110MATH 101ECED 106ECED 220ECED 165Course NameCreditsTech Writing and Communication 3Intro to Mathematics3Health, Nutrition, and Safety3Early Childhood Inclusion3Assessment of Young Children3Total Fall Credits:15Berkeley County Credit1/2 Senior English1/2 Senior Math1/2 Elective1/2 Elective1/2 ElectiveBased on AY 20 25/HS credit hour*, the estimated tuition and course fees for Early Childhood Specalist: 890 (reflects tuition andFee estimate for full year). Books are purchased separately. The College bookstore offers several options including New, Used, Rent,and E-Books. *Tuition and curriculum subject to change.** Fall math course selected based on ACT, SAT, or Placement score.10

EducationThe JumpStart Education track addresses introductory topics related to teaching andlearning and prepares students for transfer to an upper-division program leading toprofessional licensure or certification. Students will complete general education courseswith foundational education courses. This program is aligned with the Associate ofScience degree that will directly transfer to Shepherd University.BRCTC CourseENGL 101PHYS 103EDUC 150CGEN 100**MATH 100A**or MATH 114BRCTC CourseENGL 102PHYS 104EDUC 200MATH 105Course NameWritten EnglishGeneral Physical Science ISeminar in EducationFirst Year ExperienceAlgebra EssentialsProbability and StatisticsTotal Fall Credits:Credits34133Berkeley County Credit1/2 Senior English1/2 Senior Science1/2 Elective1/2 Elective1/2 Senior Math14Course NameCreditsWriting for Arts & Humanities3General Physical Science II4Foundations of Education3College Algebra3Total Spring Credits:13Berkeley County Credit1/2 Senior English1/2 Senior Science1/2 Elective1/2 Senior MathBased on AY 20 25/HS credit hour*, the estimated tuition and course fees for Education: 975 (reflects tuition and Feeestimate for full year). Books are purchased separately. The College bookstore offers several options including New, Used, Rent,and E-Books. *Tuition and curriculum subject to change.** Fall math course selected based on ACT, SAT, or Placement score.11

Electric DistributionEngineering TechnologyThis JumpStart program is designed to be an introductory program of the Lineworkerprogram. Lineworkers are the first line responders who work to keep “the lights on.”Electrical Distribution Engineering is a highly sought after career path providing lifelongopportunity.BRCTC CourseENGL 101EDET 180EDET 201CAS 111**MATH 100**or MATH 154BRCTC CourseENGL 110EDET 181EDET 202SOCI 215MATH 102Course NameWritten EnglishBuilding Better RelationshipsFundamentals of Electricity IInformation LiteracyMath EssentialsFinite MathematicsTotal Fall Credits:Credits32233Course NameTechnical WritingConflict ResolutionFundamentals of Electricity IIHuman RelationsTechnical MathematicsTotal Spring Credits:Credits3223313Berkeley County Credit1/2 Senior English1/2 Elective1/2 Elective1/2 Elective1/2 Senior Math13Berkeley County Credit1/2 Senior English1/2 Elective1/2 Elective1/2 Elective1/2 Senior MathBased on AY 20 25/HS credit hour*, the estimated tuition and course fees for Electric Distribution: 1,115 (reflects tuition andFee estimate for full year). Books are purchased separately. The College bookstore offers several options including New, Used, Rent,and E-Books. *Tuition and curriculum subject to change.** Fall math course selected based on ACT, SAT, or Placement score.12

General StudiesThe General Studies program offers students the foundation for a wide variety of majorsat Blue Ridge CTC allowing students to direct their scholarship toward a career andprogram of study of their choosing. Courses in composition, algebra, lab science, andsocial studies provide a basis for ongoing academic study.BRCTC CourseENGL 101PHYS 103ECON 205**MATH 100A**or MATH 114Course NameCreditsWritten English3General Physical Science I4Principles of Macroeconomics3Algebra Essentials3Probability and StatisticsTotal Fall Credits:13Berkeley County Credit1/2 Senior English1/2 Senior Science1/2 Elective1/2 Senior MathBRCTC CourseENGL 102MATH 105PHYS 104PSCI 101Course NameCreditsWriting for Arts & Humanities3College Algebra3General Physical Science II4American Federal Government3Total Spring Credits:13Berkeley County Credit1/2 Senior English1/2 Senior Math1/2 Senior Science1/2 ElectiveBased on AY 20 25/HS credit hour*, the estimated tuition and course fees for General Studies: 860 (reflects tuition and Feeestimate for full year). Books are purchased separately. The College bookstore offers several options including New, Used, Rent,and E-Books. *Tuition and curriculum subject to change.** Fall math course selected based on ACT, SAT, or Placement score.13

Healthcare ProfessionsIn the face of an aging population, new treatments and technologies, allied healthcareers are on the rise. Our healthcare professions JumpStart program prepares youfor success in a variety of medical fields. This program acquaints the student withmedical knowledge and terminology and refines communications and life skills,social awareness, and critical and analytical thinking abilities. This program is thefirst step to declaring a Hospital, Paramedicine, or Physical Therapy concentration.BRCTC CourseENGL 101BIOL 120/121CAHS 140**MATH 100**or MATH 114Course NameCreditsWritten English3Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4Introduction to Healthcare3Math Essentials3Probability and StatisticsTotal Fall Credits:13Berkeley County Credit1/2 Senior English1/2 Senior Science1/2 Elective1/2 Senior MathBRCTC CourseENGL 102BIOL 122/123CAHS 141MATH 101Course NameCreditsWriting for Arts & Humanities3Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4Introduction to Pharmacology3Introduction to Mathematics3Total Spring Credits:13Berkeley County Credit1/2 Senior English1/2 Senior Science1/2 Elective1/2 Senior MathBased on AY 20 25/HS credit hour*, the estimated tuition and course fees for Healthcare: 860 (reflects tuition and Feeestimate for full year). Books are purchased separately. The College bookstore offers several options including New, Used, Rent,and E-Books. *Tuition and curriculum subject to change. ** Fall math course selected based on ACT, SAT, or Placement score.14

Information TechnologyThe Information Technology program prepares the student for achievement in a highdemand field. The program’s flexibility gives students a background in computertechnology, an array of vendor certification training choices, and numerous internshipopportunities. This program hones student skills in troubleshooting and repair, hardware,networking, web development, and basic programming.BRCTC CourseIT 102SDE 188CAS 111ENGL 101**MATH 100A**or MATH 154BRCTC CourseIT 185IT 105CYBR 101ENGL 110MATH 105Course NameIT FundamentalsIntro to Programming LogicInformation LiteracyWritten EnglishAlgebra EssentialsFinite MathematicsTotal Fall Credits:Credits33333Course NameIntro to LinuxComputer EthicsIntro to CybersecurityTechnical WritingCollege AlgebraTotal Spring Credits:Credits3333315Berkeley County Credit1/2 Elective1/2 Elective1/2 Elective1/2 Senior English1/2 Senior Math15Berkeley County Credit1/2 Elective1/2 Elective1/2 Elective1/2 Senior English1/2 Senior MathBased on AY 20 25/HS credit hour*, the estimated tuition and course fees for Information Technology: 1,190 (reflects tuition and Feeestimate for full year). Books are purchased separately. The College bookstore offers several options including New, Used, Rent,and E-Books. *Tuition and curriculum subject to change.** Fall math course selected based on ACT, SAT, or Placement score.15

Mechatronics and Engineering TechnologiesEngineering Technology, Heavy Equipment, Mechatronics,or Plastics Engineering TechnologyThe Mechatronics track is designed to prepare students for a challenging and excitingcareer as a high-tech problem solver. This JumpStart program provides a pathway topursue the Associate of Applied Science degree in Mechatronics or Heavy EquipmentTechnician. The Engineering Technologies track is an interdisciplinary hands-on programthat incorporates elements of engineering technologies. Completers of this pathwayare prepared to enroll in either the Engineering Technology or Plastics EngineeringTechnology. NOTE: Tuition and Textbook fees covered by the National Science Foundationfor the 2021-2022 Academic Year. *BRCTC CourseENGL 101MECH 106 & 106LCAD 201 & 201L**MATH 100A**or MATH 154BRCTC CourseENGL 110MATH 105SOCI 215MECH 102 & 102LMECH 120Course NameWritten EnglishElectricity and Electronics & Lab3D Modeling & LabAlgebra EssentialsFinite MathematicsTotal Fall Credits:Credits3433Course NameTechnical WritingCollege AlgebraHuman RelationsTechnical Physics & LabFluid PowerTotal Spring Credits:Credits3334316Berkeley County Credit1/2 Senior English1/2 Elective1/2 Elective1/2 Senior Math13Berkeley County Credit1/2 Senior English1/2 Senior Math1/2 Elective1/2 Elective1/2 Elective*TUITION AND TEXTBOOK FEES COVERED BY NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRANT // For the 2021-2022 Academic Year, studentsin Morgan and Berkeley receive Tuition and Textbook assistance when enrolling in the Mechatronics and Engineering Technology JumpStartprogram. Made possible by a grant received from the National Science Foundation, students receive 725 in tuition assistance and 50 inMath Textbook Assistance. Additional textbook needs may be covered through Scholarships sponsored by the Blue Ridge CTC Foundation.16

Software DevelopmentThis program prepares students with practical skills and knowledge for entry-levelpositions within software engineering profession. Software engineering relates tothe concept, design, implementation, deployment, and maintenance of software. Theprogram will provide the theoretical fundamentals of software development along withthe hands on practical aspects and competencies required by the industry. The programis designed to support innovation through the application of software engineeringprinciples that provides a solution-focused skill set to real world business needs andscenarios.BRCTC CourseENGL 101CAS 111SDE 188IT 105**MATH 100A**or MATH 154BRCTC CourseENGL 110MATH 105SDE 195MDIA 104SDE 193Course NameWritten EnglishInformation LiteracyIntro to Programming LogicComputer EthicsAlgebra EssentialsFinite MathematicsTotal Fall Credits:Credits33333Berkeley County Credit1/2 Senior English1/2 Elective1/2 Elective1/2 Elective1/2 Senior Math15Course NameCreditsTechnical Writing & Communications3College Algebra3Programming in Python3Webpage Design3Intro to Programming C#3Total Spring Credits:15Berkeley County Credit1/2 Senior English1/2 Senior Math1/2 Elective1/2 Elective1/2 ElectiveBased on AY 20 25/HS credit hour*, the estimated tuition and course fees for Software Development: 1,265 (reflects tuition andFee estimate for full year). Books are purchased separately. The College bookstore offers several options including New, Used, Rent,and E-Books. *Tuition and curriculum subject to change.** Fall math course selected based on ACT, SAT, or Placement score.17

Why and How To EnrollTransfer College in High SchoolFrequently Asked Questions18

Why Enroll?Save TimeThese programs allow students to take advantage of earning both college and highschool credit. In addition, transportation is available for the JumpStart program. Withclasses that transfer, enter college with credits that will reduce time earning your degree.Save Money Enrolling in a College in High School program saves considerable time and money.At the current rate of 25 per credit hour*, students save 147/per credit hour**.Sample3 credit hour courseHS Rate 75BRCTC Rate 516Local 4 Year University 951Sample course is tuition only; excludes lab fees and book costsEnrolling into a JumpStart program can save students nearly 4,400 (tuition costs only).* 25.00 HS rate per credit hour is set by the WVCTCS annually and may be subject to increase.** 172/credit hour is the AY 20-21 Blue Ridge CTC per credit hour rate. May be subject to increasesubsequent academic semesters.How to Enroll:1. Discuss scheduling options with High School Counselor.2. Meet with a Blue Ridge CTC College in High School Contact:High School Enrollment SpecialistCall: 304.260.4380 ext.2113Text: 304.398.6718Email: highschool@blueridgectc.edu3. Students who would like to register for the College in the High School courses cancomplete the High School Non-Degree Seeking registration form and submit it inperson or via email, fax, or regular mail to Blue Ridge CTC.4. Attend High School Program Orientation and complete any required courseplacement testing. Class sizes are limited and may require an interview process.5. Start Classes!19

Transfer College in High SchoolHigh school students can register for any course with Blue Ridge CTC as long as thenecessary prerequisites are met. College in the High School allows students to enroll incollege level courses and receive credit with both the high school and the college. Highschool students who enroll in Blue Ridge CTC receive a special tuition discount, allowingstudents to save both time and money while investing in their college education.The College in the High School Course schedule is made up of courses specifically forhigh school students. In partnership with Berkeley County Schools, seniors may leavetheir home high school and attend Blue Ridge on campus programs for 6th and 7th period.This allows students to return to participate in extracurricular activities. Additionalonline and evening courses are also offered to accommodate student schedules.Berkeley County Scholars ScheduleFall CourseDaysTimeCreditsEnglish 101Intro. to PsychologyMon/Wed or Tues/ThursMon/Wed or Tues/Thurs1:30pm-2:45pm1:30pm-2:45pm1/2 English 121/2 ElectiveSpring CourseDaysTimeCreditsEnglish 102American Fed. Gov’t.Mon/Wed or Tues/ThursMon/Wed or Tues/Thurs1:30pm-2:45pm1:30pm-2:45pm1/2 English 121/2 ElectiveOther courses need further approval; it is recommended to discuss optionswith your high school counselor.* Online courses are assessed additional distance education fee of 25 per credit hourCourses offered in the Transfer College in the High School program are part of theState-wide Transfer Education Program (STEP). The STEP program guarantees coursestransfer to any West Virginia public institution. Students who plan to attend a privateor out-of-state college or university must contact the transfer institution to guaranteetransferability.20

Frequently Asked QuestionsDoes the College report attendance?Student attendance is collected and reported to Berkeley County Schools daily. Studentsare expected to regularly attend courses. Student attendance issues are reported torespective high schools for early intervention.Are there scholarships available?Financial assistance in the form of scholarships are available for JumpStart programming.An application is required and students must prove financial need. To apply for ascholarship, please contact Blue Ridge CTC’s High School Enrollment Specialist:Call: 304.260.4380 ext. 2113Text: 304.398.6718Email: highschool@blueridgectc.eduWhat happens if I am unsuccessful in my courses?Blue Ridge CTC provides a variety of student services to promote success within theJumpStart Programs. Students who begin falling behind are referred for tutoringassistance. If all other means have been exhausted, high school counselors work withindividual students to find alternative senior scheduling solutions.When are bills due?Bills are due the week before courses begin each semester. Students may pay billsthrough BRIDGE, pay in person on campus, or pay over the phone by calling the financeoffice at 304.260.4380 ext. 2218.How do I buy books?Students can find book lists by visiting the Blue Ridge CTC Bookstore website throughFollett. Books are listed by course name and section and all course materials aredisplayed. Students purchasing books must ensure textbook ISBN numbers match thelisting on the Follett website.What is a prerequisite?A prerequisite is an academic requirement that must be satisfied before or duringenrollment in a desired class. Prerequisites might include other courses, a minimumGPA, or upper-division standing.21

Why do I have to take a prerequisite course in JumpStart?The JumpStart programs are designed to be as inclusive as possible. Prerequisite coursesare included in the programs to ensure all students have a solid foundation and are notexcluded due to a lack of required test scores. Exceptions to prerequisite courses may bemade on a case-by-case basis.Will 100 level courses count toward my degree?At Blue Ridge, English 100 and Math 100 are offered for college credit. Students can usethese three credit hours as electives toward a degree at BRCTC. Students who plan totransfer must check with the receiving institution to determine if and how these coursesmay transfer to another school.How/will my classes transfer from Blue Ridge CTC to another school?JumpStart programs are designed so that students complete approximately the firstyear of a Blue Ridge CTC associate degree. Students who intend to transfer to anotherinstitution must be aware of the specific program requirements at the receivinginstitution. Students should contact the receiving institution to ask about transferabilityof coursework. The College also has a number of transfer agreements already in placeand available for review on the Blue Ridge website.What is the WV CORE Transfer Agreement?The WV CORE Transfer Agreement ensures that students who transfer from an in-state,public college or university to another in-state, public college or university receivescredit for specified general studies courses at the receiving institution. Many of theJumpStart courses are included in this agreement.To read the full agreement and see a list of the CORE courses specified, please visit:www.BlueRidgeCTC.edu.Who do I contact to see if/how my classes transfer?Students who plan to transfer should contact the receiving institution to confirm howclasses and credits will transfer to another school.22

How does changing my degree program affect my credits?Every program, regardless of school, has curriculum specific to each different major.

MATH 105 College Algebra 3 1/2 Senior Math Total Spring Credits: 15 Based on AY 20 25/HS credit hour*, the estimated tuition and course fees for Cybersecurity: 1,265 (reflects tuition and Fee estimate for full year). Books are purchased separately. The College bookstore offers several options