Concurrent Program

Sussex Tech offers a Concurrent Program in the Humanities in which students can obtain college credit from Sussex County Community College while in high school. This program is available to eligible high school juniors and seniors who meet the required test scores, have teacher/counselor recommendations and parental permission.

In this program, a certified high school teacher with a Master's Degree in the specified field is given adjunct status by the college. The college curriculum is taught at Sussex Tech as part of the student's regular schedule. The curriculum also includes those elements necessary to meet the high school core course proficiency requirements.

Students who enroll in the Concurrent Program must apply to Sussex County Community College. Each three-credit concurrent course involves tuition of $125 payable to the college. The concurrent courses are transferable to most four-year colleges, provided the student attains a grade of B or better and meets the general education requirements for many degree programs.

Program areas include:

English Composition I/I

This course is available to juniors and seniors only. This course advances the student's ability to write clearly and coherently by emphasizing the writing process. Emphasis is on writing projects, which include personal, rhetorical and expository models. The student is also introduced to short fiction, poetry, drama and the novel. Written assignments are based on the readings and a research paper is required which demonstrates understanding of literary criticism. (6 credits)

Intro to Psychology and Sociology

This course is available to juniors and seniors. This course is an introduction to the science of human behavior and human society. Emphasis is placed on learning, personality, human development, inter-group relations, social change and social institutions. (6 credits)

American Literature I/II

Students must have passed English Composition I and II with a grade B or better in order to enter this course. They must have the recommendation of their Composition II instructor and their guidance counselor. (6 credits)

United States History II

This course examines modern United States History from the Depression Era to the present time. Particular emphasis is placed on major themes in United States politics, society, economics and diplomacy. (3 credits)

Macroeconomics 3

This course is an analysis of major economic concepts. Topics include the elements of national income, the economic roles of government and labor, classical economics, monetary institutions and policies, the Keynesian model and modern fiscal policy, and the macroeconomic aspects of world trade. (3 credits)

Physics I and II (Engineering students only)

Physics I and II are integrated into the Engineering Technology program. Students must meet the criteria for the concurrent program in order to receive credit. This is a predominately algebra-based physics program, however calculus will be introduced in the senior year as part of the Physics II course. (8 credits)

Introduction to Business, Computer Concepts and Applications, Computer Software Applications (Business Management and Administration Students Only)

These courses are integrated into the Business Management and Administration program. Students must meet the criteria for the concurrent program in order to receive credit. These three courses are required for the numerous business degree options at the community college and its partner four-year institutions. (9 credits)