Houston Passport2College Information
If you are a current high school junior...
This is a program you will not want to miss.
Accept this challenge to participate in a college course with college credit--for just the cost of textbooks!
What is Passport2College all about?
DeVry University's Passport2College program offers you the opportunity to participate in a college course with other high school students while gaining college credit. Through the program, you can explore an area you might be thinking about for a college major; meet other students from greater Houston high schools that share you area of interest; obtain tuition-free college credit and experience DeVry University, a nationally recognized college near your own neighborhood!
Where and When?
Who Qualifies?
How Do I Apply?
Courses
APPLY NOW! (Deadline is May 29, 2009)
DeVry University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. Therefore, credit earned through Summer Scholars may be transferable to other colleges and universities.
Where and When?
DeVry University Houston (main campus)
11125 Equity Drive
Houston, Texas 77041
Phone: 713-973-3068
Schedule:
All classes begin on Monday, June 8, 2009 at 9am. Although class schedules vary due to credit hour requirements, students can expect to be in class 3 or 4 days a week. Classes end Thursday, July 2, 2009.
Important:
Tuition is free for those who qualify; however, students are responsible for the cost of their books, personal supplies and transportation.
Who Qualifies?
Passport2College applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for the program:
- Have your junior year of high school completed by the summer of 2009 (or age equivalent for home school students)
- Achieving a cumulative 2.7 (or equivalent) or better GPA on a 4.0 scale, verifiable by last report card and/or transcripts
All portions of the aforementioned criteria must be completed and received by Community Outreach by Friday, May 29, 2009.
How do I Apply?
- Follow instructions to complete the application form linked here.
- Mail, hand deliver, or fax a copy of your last report card or transcripts by May 29, 2009 to:
Passport2College program c/o Community Outreach
DeVry University
11125 Equity Drive
Houston, TX 77041
ATTN: Community Outreach
Fax: 713-896-0969
2009 Passport2College Courses
For complete course descriptions, please visit http://www.devry.edu/uscatalog/
BUSN 115- Introduction to Business and Technology
This course introduces business and the environments in which businesses operate. Students examine the roles of major functional areas of business and interrelationships among them. Organizational theories and techniques are examined, and economic, cultural, political and technological factors affecting business organizations are evaluated. 3-3
Houston Campus- 3 credit hrs. (9:00 am - 12:00 pm/ 4 days a week/ June 8- July 2)
PSYCH 110- Psychology
This course provides a foundation for understanding, predicting and directing behavior. Organized within a framework encompassing foundations, general topics and applications, the course provides an understanding of how psychological principles and concepts relate to professional and personal life. Topics include learning, attitude formation, personality, social influence, dynamics of communication, conflict resolution, motivation, leadership, and group roles and processes. 3-3
Houston Campus- 3 credit hrs. (9:00 am - 12:00 pm/ 4 days a week/ June 8- July 2)
CIS-115 Logic and Design
This course introduces basics of programming logic, as well as algorithm design and development, including constants, variables, expressions , arrays, files and control structures for sequential, iterative and decision processing. Students learn to design and document program specifications using tools such as flowcharts, structure charts and pseduocode. Program specification validation through desk-checking and walk-throughs is also covered. 3-3
Houston Campus: 3 credit hrs. (9:00 am - 12:00 pm/ 4 days a week - June 8 July 2)
COMP 129-PC Hardware and Software with Lab
This course explores the PC system from software, hardware, and operating system points of view. Hardware topics includes systems boards, processor, memory, power supplies, input/output (I/O) ports, internal adapters, printers, and basic networking devices. Software topics include client/server operating systems and installation, as well licensing software applications. ed. 3-3
Houston Campus: 3 credit hrs. (9:00 am - 1:00 pm/ 4 days a week/ June 8- July 2)
