Passport 2 College High School Scholarship
What?
DeVry’s Passport2College Program is available to high school students who will be entering their sophomore or junior year in the fall of 2010 and want to take a college-level class in the upcoming summer at no cost.
Students may take one of the courses listed, which could provide them with college credits.
Who?
You should apply for the Passport2College Program if:
- You will be graduating from high school in 2011 or 2012.
- You have an interest in business and/or technology.
- You have a GPA of 2.7 or higher.
- You are a U.S. citizen or have permanent residency status.
Why?
- Earn college credit form a regionally accredited school while you are still in high school without having to pay tuition.
- Take courses taught by highly qualified, passionate, and dedicated college professors.
- Have a flexible schedule that fits your life so you can still enjoy the summer.
- Make your college admissions application stand out over your competition.
When?
Classes will meet for four weeks beginning June 14, 2010, and ending on July 8, 2010.
Apply Today!
The Deadline for your Passport2College Program application will be here before you know it! The deadline to apply is May 28, 2010. So, what are you waiting for?
To Apply today:
- Download the Passport2College Application/Brochure or request an application by sending an email to p2c.dal@devry.edu or calling 972-929-9351
- Fill-out the application
- Include the following items with your application:
- Letter of recommendation from your principal, counselor or teacher.
- Current high school transcript. If your school is mailing it separately, it must be sent to the DeVry address listed below and received no later than May 28, 2010
- Copy of SAT/ PSAT/ ACT test results, if available (results noted on high school transcripts are acceptable).
- Written permission from parent
- Mail your application and all documents to:
Community Outreach
4800 Regent Blvd.
Irving , TX 75063
Application and documents must be received no later than May 28, 2010.
Space is limited. Qualified students will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The Program includes tuition. You will be responsible for paying for books, lab fees and supplies.
For more information
- Email p2c.dal@devry.edu
- Call us at (972) 929-9351
Courses:
June 14 - July 8, 2010
BUSN-115
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS & 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, politicaland technological factors affecting businessorganizations are evaluated.
Irving Campus: 3 credit hours. Monday - Thursday; 9:00AM - 12:00pm
GSP-110
INTRODUCTION TO GAME AND SIMULATION PROGRAMMING
This course provides a broad overview of the game industry, and the gamedevelopment and design process. Topics include game terminology, history of games, genre analysis, platform comparisons, psychological concepts of interactivity, content creation, and game playing and exploration.
Irving Campus: 3 credit hours. Monday - Thursday; 9:00AM - 12:00PM
ENGL-112,
COMPOSITION
This course develops writing skills through analysis of essays, articles and other written works that are used as models for writing practice and development.
Irving Campus: 3 credit hours. Monday - Thursday; 9:00AM - 12:00PM
PSYC-110
INTRODUCTION TO 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.
Irving Campus: 3 credit hours. Monday - Thursday; 9:00AM - 12:00PM or 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Richardson Campus: 3 credit hours. Monday-Thursday; 9:00AM -12:00PM
CIS-115
LOGIC AND DESIGN
This course introduces basics of programming logic, as well as algorithm designs 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 pseudocode. Program specification validation through desk-checking and walk-throughs is also covered.
Richardson Campus: 3 credit hours. Monday - Thursday; 9:00AM - 12:00PM
