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University of Pittsburgh - College in the High School

Eligibility

  1. Receive the Student Registration Instructions and registration deadline from your CHS teacher.
  2. Create your online application with Aspire, filling in all the student information as requested and selecting all desired courses.
  3. Print the Registration/Permission Form.
  4. Ensure your signature and a parent/guardian signature appears on the Registration/Permission Form.
  5. Prepare a check for the total amount of tuition. (CHS courses are $235.00 each, except for CHEM 0110, which is $310.00). Make check payable to "University of Pittsburgh".
  6. Obtain Registration/Permission Form signature(s) from your CHS teacher for each CHS course.
  7. Return completed Registration/Permission Form with paperclipped tuition payment to a CHS teacher by your teacher's deadline. 

Courses Offered

 

DUAL E- ARGUMENT (Pitt CHS: COMMRC 0500: Argument)

This course is offered through College in a High School through the University of Pittsburgh. Students who achieve a “C” or better for the course will earn three (3) college credits from the University of Pittsburgh that are transferable to other colleges and universities. This course teaches students to recognize, explain, research, construct, present and critique arguments. Assignments invite students to create their own research-based arguments, express them capably to peers and instructors, eloquently refute competing arguments, and judge the soundness of arguments made by others. A survey of key concepts, including the Toulmin model, in argumentation theory will provide background for students to develop their argument skills in a variety of both oral and written activities that feature lively intellectual interchange. Students will participate in live debates to hone argument skills. Summer Work is required for this course and must be submitted before the school year begins. 

DUAL E- INTRODUCTION TO FILM (Pitt CHS: ENGFLM 0400: Introduction to Film)

This course is offered through College in a High School through the University of Pittsburgh. Students who achieve a “C” or better for the course will earn three (3) credits from the University of Pittsburgh. Upon completing this course, students will earn 3 college credits through the University of Pittsburgh. Introduction to Film is a basic course on the visual arts that offers students a broad introduction to the medium of film while inviting conversations about new media, television, and film’s connection to other arts, including photography, painting, theater, and web video. The course teaches students with no background in media studies to analyze media in terms of art, industry, and culture. The class will consider such issues as the process of contemporary film production and distribution, the nature of basic film forms, selected approaches to film criticism, comparisons between film and the other media; genre; auteurism; marketing; diversity of representation. Summer Work is required for this course and must be submitted before the school year begins.

DUAL E – RIGHT START TO POST SECONDARY EDUCATION (Pitt CHS: ARTSC 0111: Right Start to College 1)

This course is offered through College in a High School through the University of Pittsburgh. Students who achieve a “C” or better for the course will earn one (1) credit from the University of Pittsburgh. This CHS course is designed to help students navigate and flourish in both the college application process and life after high school.  It is focused on major/career exploration and planning and related aspects of financial literacy. The course is divided into three parts.  Part one covers the Common App and all related parts of the college application process, how to navigate financial aid, and what to expect in college.  During this portion of the course, students will write their college essays and as well as complete a detailed walkthrough of how to arrange the information on their college applications to present themselves for admission in the best way possible.  They will also explore areas of time management, study skills, and test preparation.  During part two, students will learn transferable skills including career research, advanced resume and cover letter writing, and interviewing and networking skills. In the final part of the course, in-depth financial literacy and planning are explored. Subjects include detailed budgeting, understanding and navigating credit and credit scores-both FICO and VantageScore, investment classes, loans, different types of insurance-including renters, auto, health, homeowners, disability, and umbrella coverage as well as an understanding of what coverages may be needed, personal taxes, and estate planning. 

DUAL E - ELECTRONIC BEAT MAKING & SONG WRITING (Pitt CHS: MUSIC 1444: Electronic Beat Making & Song Writing)

This course introduces the creation of original music through creative projects focusing on different technical topics, beat-oriented musical styles, and basic music theory concepts utilized by a DAW, Ableton Live. Topics covered include audio sequencing, MIDI sequencing, effects, automation, live performance, sampling, and synthesis. In addition to creative work, the course consists of regular listening discussions on various musical styles such as Hip Hop, House, Techno, Dub Reggae, Heavy Metal, and Dubstep. Students will also write reflection essays on topics like the creative process, cultural appropriation, and developing their artistic voice, paired with relevant readings.