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Accelerated Career Diploma

The Accelerated Career program offers qualified students a unique path to high school graduation. Students choose to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and a college Associate of Applied Science Degree, Technical Diploma, Published Program Leading to Licensure (PLL), or two (2) Technical Certificates of Credit (TCC’s) within the same program area. Some of the required high school courses may be taken under the state-funded Dual Enrollment program. The Accelerated Career program is only available to students attending a public high school in Georgia. The cost of the college classes are covered under “ACE” Grant. Students are required to maintain satisfactory academic progress while receiving the “ACE” Grant.

  1. Complete all required high school courses:
  • 2 English Courses (including EOC Course)
  • 2 Mathematics Courses (including EOC Course)
  • 2 Science Courses (including EOC Course)
  • 2 Social Studies Courses
  • 1 Health/Fitness Course

Students may replace one Social Studies course with an additional Math course.

  1. Complete SRTC Requirements:
  • 2 Published Technical Certificates or
  • A Technical Diploma or
  • A Published Program Leading to Licensure (PLL) or
  • An Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)

Approved Programs that lead to licensure (PLLs)

  • CGL1 Cosmetology for Licensure
  • EB71 Emergency Medical Responder
  • EMJ1 Emergency Medical Technician
  • CE11 Esthetician
  • HD21 Hair Designer
  • BA31 Master Barber
  • PN21 Practical Nursing

Technical Certificates of Credit (TCCs)

Select 2 Technical Certificates of Credit within the same program area.

Architecture and Construction
Drafting
Carpentry
Electrical
HVAC - Air ConditioningWelding

Business Management and Administration
Business Management
Marketing

Education and Training
Early Childhood Education

Health Sciences
Nurse Aide
Clinic Assistant

Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Criminal Justice

Manufacturing
Manufacturing Engineering

Network and System Admin/Administration
Computer Technology

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Auto Collision
Automotive Technology

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Students interested in pursuing Accelerated Career Diploma should first contact their High School Counselor.