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WT Offers Support for Home Schooling Community

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Chip Chandler Aug 13, 2020
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WT Offers Support for Home Schooling Community

Copy by Chip Chandler, 806-651-2124, cchandler@wtamu.edu

 

CANYON, Texas — A newly expanded West Texas A&M University program will offer home schooling families college-level credit for a significantly reduced cost.

The Pre-University Program allows eligible students the chance to take certain classes while attending high school for $150 per course, not including textbooks.

“The PUP program is ideal for home-schooled students because it’s flexible and affordable, and WT is a proven pioneer in online education,” said Dr. Brad Johnson, vice president for strategic relations. “A talented and motivated student can earn 30 or more hours of credit prior to formally entering college, saving tens of thousands on the cost of a bachelor degree. And if they choose to study online, the courses can match their home-schooled curriculum.”

Students may take campus courses or online courses and will be expected to perform at the college level of rigor and self-discipline, Johnson said.

“They’ll be able to apply those credits to their undergraduate degree at WT or any other Texas public institution, and most public or private institutions nationally,” Johnson said. “These are the same courses taken by the rest of the university student body, taught by the same faculty.”

To enroll, students must demonstrate college readiness which is accomplished through test scores or meeting certain exemptions. Students may enroll in University core courses and foreign language courses.

Expanding PUP to include home-schoolers has been in the works for some time, but the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the plan.

“We know that some families are struggling to provide quality learning experiences for their high school students because of the COVID-19 disruptions. Students attending traditional high schools have many dual-credit options and support in accessing those courses through their community colleges. WT is reaching out to home schooling families, where we believe we can be a positive option now and in the future,” Johnson said.

Prospective students only need to apply, provide college transcripts (if available) and college readiness documentation, and speak with a WT adviser to select courses before enrolling and paying.

Fall classes begin Aug. 24. Core courses are offered in online, in-person and hybrid formats and are available until the classes are full. Masks and social distancing are required in all campus buildings, including classrooms.

Prospective students and families should contact April Locke at 806-651-3330 or aprillocke@wtamu.edu with questions or to get started.

WT’s commitment to being a learner-centered university is a core principal of the University’s generational plan, WT 125: From the Panhandle to the World.

 

About West Texas A&M University

WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. With enrollment of more than 10,000, WT offers 60 undergraduate degree programs, 38 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees. The University is also home to the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, the largest history museum in the state and the home of one of the Southwest’s finest art collections. The Buffaloes are a member of the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference and offers 15 men’s and women’s athletics programs.

  

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