Overview
Concurrent Enrollment: QU Academy enables dedicated high school students enrolled at partner high schools to take college-level communications courses from the comfort of their own classrooms. Taught by high school instructors certified by Quinnipiac’s School of Communications, these courses provide a deep, hands-on exploration of 21st-century journalism, interactive design, film production, and many other media industry subjects. Cost is $50 per credit plus $25 fee.
Dual Enrollment: Quinnipiac has established a partnership with Meriden, Hamden, and New Haven, along with the CSDE and Educator’s Rising, which supports a “Grow Your Own Teacher” program that inspires high school students to pursue a career in education. In response to this partnership, QU offers high school juniors and seniors who have a desire to become a teacher take a progression of education courses taught online by Quinnipiac. Tuition and fees are waived.
Partnership for Accelerated Learning allows students from urban high schools to take tuition-free QU classes for credit.
Programming and Partnerships
Sample QU Academy courses: COM 140 - Storytelling, COM 150 - Storytelling, FTM 110 - Single Camera Production, JRN 280 - The Art of the Podcast
Sample Ed-Rising courses: ED 140 - Introduction to Public Education and the Teaching Profession
Existing partnerships include:
- QU Academy with Norwalk and Meriden
- Partnership for Accelerated Learning with select urban school districts
- Ed Rising with Hamden, New Haven, and Meriden
Student Eligibility
Eligibility requirements vary by program.
Instructor Credentials for Concurrent Enrollment Courses
The instructor must have a Master's Degree and approval to teach from the Quinnipiac department offering the course.
Registration and Fees
Specifics vary by program.
Information on the QU Academy is available on our website.
Fees by program:
- QU Academy: $50 per credit plus $25 administrative fee
- Partnership for Accelerated Learning: no tuition and fees, school district pays $25 fee per student
- Ed-Rising: no tuition and fees
Credits earned with a grade of C or higher generally are transferable to other institutions.
Supports for Multilingual Families
N/A
Contact Information
Annalisa Zinn
VP Academic Innovation and Effectiveness
annalisa.zinn@qu.edu
203-582-3395
https://www.qu.edu/academics/academy/