Community Colleges, Credentialing, and Vocationalism in Higher Education

3 credits · Peabody College - Professional

Most youth in the United States transition from high school directly to the workforce or enroll in community colleges. This course will explore the scholarship and policy analysis related to career and technical education in high school and the role of community colleges in educating individuals for the workforce. By understanding the pathways from high school to the workforce, from high school to employment-focused community college programs, and the role of community colleges in retraining adult workers, students will gain a better appreciation for the integral role that vocationally focused pathways and processes play in higher education. [3]