Consider getting a jump start on college by knocking out a general education credit or exploring a course in your desired field.

You’ll take classes for free and get your feet wet on what college courses are like. Remember though, your grade is part of your college transcript, so choose wisely and apply yourself!

AACC Courses at North County High School

Juniors, start now and earn a college certificate at your school! Take AACC courses on location at your high school.

Students who meet eligibility requirements* and successfully complete the courses below will earn an AACC certificate in Transportation, Logistics and Cargo Security. Talk with your school counselor or signature teacher to see if this signature aligned pathway is a good fit for you.*

Fall, junior year

• BPA-235 – Introduction to Transportation and Logistics 

Spring, junior year

• BPA-237 – Supply Chain Management (prerequisite: BPA-235 or permission of department chair)
• BPA-275 – Internship in Business 1 (completed as proficiency credit or through open enrollment AACC courses)

Fall, senior year

• BPA-111 – Introduction to Business (for any students who do not complete BPA-275. This course will be offered open enrollment at an AACC campus or online.)
• HLS-213 – Transportation and Border Security (prerequisite: BPA-235, HLS-111 or permission of director) offered at the Glen Burnie Town Center
• BPA-236 – Introduction to Airport and Seaport Operations (prerequisite: BPA-235 or permission of department chair), offered at the Glen Burnie Town Center

Spring, senior year

• BPA-238 – Domestic and International Freight Operations (prerequisite: BPA-235 or permission of department chair), offered at the Glen Burnie Town Center

Also on-location

In addition, the following general education courses will be offered on location:

Fall term 

• PSY-111 – Introduction to Psychology

Spring term 

• COM-111 – Fundamentals of Oral Communication (ENG-101/101A eligibility recommended)

*Students must meet eligibility requirements, including demonstration of ENG-101/101A eligibility, to earn an AACC certificate. See AACC's college catalog for details.

AACC will have the option of offering online courses in lieu of on-location courses at Anne Arundel County public high schools at any time. This includes times of instructor shortages and while the local, state or federal government have determined there is a public health emergency. Cancellation of sections may occur if there are issues with instructor availability, if minimum enrollments are not met, or due to other factors arising that preclude the course(s) running.

Note: AACC courses and course prerequisites are subject to change. See AACC College Catalog to confirm requirements.

Earn College Credit at CAT-South

Students attending the Center for Applied Technology-South (CAT-South) can earn college credits by enrolling in selected Career Technology Education (CTE) programs. You then just need to successfully complete your CAT- South program, and earn a C or better on the AACC college proficiency assessment(s). Grades below C will not be reflected on your AACC college transcript. 

More Opportunities at North County

You can earn proficiency credit by completing this CTE program at North County High School:

• Food and Beverage Management: ProStart. The ProStart program introduces high school students to a variety of careers within the restaurant, food service and hospitality industry. Students will study and practice professional food preparation, preparation of international cuisines, food safety and sanitation, customer service relations, accounting, cost control, marketing, and an introduction to aspects of lodging management.

For information contact your high school counselor or email Judy Wilson, coordinator, Instructional Pathways and Partnerships - Secondary, at jwilson49@aacc.edu.

AACC On-Site Advisor

As a North County student, you not only have access to your high school counselors and receive regular college visits from an AACC admissions advisor, but you can discuss your career and education goals with AACC Transition Advisor, Robert Latham, whether or not you plan to attend AACC. Contact Robert Latham at rjlatham@aacc.edu.