College in the High School

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ECO201 - Microeconomics

he study of individual decision makers within the economy. Price and output determination is explained by the interaction of supply and demand, the behavior of the firm and the household, and the impact of various market structures.

• 3 credit hours

MKT100 - Foundations of Marketing

Marketing begins with the market. Therefore, this course starts with the identification of potential customers. It then deals with decisions about the marketing mix (product, price, promotion, and distribution) that will satisfy those potential customers. The marketing mix decisions are made in light of today’s and tomorrow’s changing environment including the economy, ecology, ethics, technology, culture, lifestyle, global markets, and competition.

• 3 credit hours

PSY100 - General Psychology

This course is a survey presentation of the fundamental theories, principles, and research methods of psychology. Emphasis is placed on psychology as the scientific study of behavior and cognitive processes. Students will be expected to demonstrate critical evaluation and creative thinking skills, an understanding of the data-gathering methods of psychology, and an ability to utilize information technology.

• 3 credit hours

Additional Information

York College will offer one Instant Decision Day each year to DAHS College in the High School students who remain in good academic standing at DAHS and apply to YCP following successful completion of one or more dual enrollment courses.

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MGT 150 - Principles of Management

An analysis of the managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Additional topics include ethics, social responsibility, human resource management, organizational behavior, and decision making. The course is intended to develop a diagnostic management style for managing in diverse organizational situations. This is a writing/ communications-intensive course.

• 3 credit hours

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ACC 220 - Financial Accounting

An introduction to the basic concepts, principles, and practices of accounting. Throughout the course, students practice transaction analysis for business events, summarize account activities, prepare financial statements and analyze company performance with common size financial statements and ratio analysis.

• 3 credit hours

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ITL102 - Elementary Italian II

Topics will continue to focus on survival skills such as asking/giving directions, making purchases, arranging transportation, and ordering a meal. Before entering this course, students are expected to be able to communicate at a basic level to satisfy immediate needs. In this level, students will learn to communicate beyond the present tense, to participate in short conversations, and to create with the language.

• 3 credit hours

LIT283 - British Literature: Shakespeare and Beyond

This course examines literature representative of British culture from the Anglo-Saxon era through the 18th century. Topics of study may include Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales, Paradise Lost, Gulliver’s Travels, and other works considered influential in their own, and later, time periods.

• 3 credit hours

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LIT281 - American Literature

The United States is a diverse nation in its languages and cultures, and so it is in its literature. This course examines the development of the United States through a variety of literary texts from pre-colonial times through the present, with a focus on the historical and social contexts in which they appear, from within and without national borders. The course will explore the development and expression of some of the fundamental assumptions, myths, and beliefs that influence the ways Americans have thought about themselves and their society. 

• 3 credit hours

PSY100 - General Psychology

This course is a survey presentation of the fundamental theories, principles, and research methods of psychology. Emphasis is placed on psychology as the scientific study of behavior and cognitive processes. Students will be expected to demonstrate critical evaluation and creative thinking skills, an understanding of the data-gathering methods of psychology, and an ability to utilize information technology.

• 3 credit hours

SOC100 - Into to Sociology

This course is designed to be an introduction to the academic discipline of sociology. It focuses on the history and central theories in the field, as well as acquainting the students with the techniques of analysis used by sociologists as they conduct research. Students in this course will study topics such as gender issues, population, race and minority relations, the family, and social change.

• 3 credit hours

To be eligible to participate in York's College in the High School program students must meet the following requirements:

• Must be attending a participating high school
• Maintain good standing academically and behaviorally
• Obtain a passing grade of 3.0 or higher in their CHS course

College in the High School students who apply for undergraduate admission to York College by November 15 of their senior year will receive their admission and merit scholarship decision before December 25.

College in the High School students who apply after the November 15 deadline will receive their admission and merit scholarship decision before March 15.

York College will award a minimum academic scholarship in the amount of $4,000 annually for students living on- campus (total value: minimum $16,000). Students must meet the defined academic progress to maintain their academic scholarship once enrolled at YCP.

No. While they share similarities and both provide college credits, College in the High School is taught by a teacher within the local school district. Dual Enrollment courses are taught by a faculty member and take place on York's campus.

All College in the High School courses will cost $200 per course.