Concurrent Enrollment

Earn College Credit While in High School!

Mapleton Public Schools is committed to preparing students for success in college and careers. Through Concurrent Enrollment, students can take college courses taught at Mapleton by Front Range Community College (FRCC) or Community College of Denver (CCD) professors while still in high school—at no cost for tuition! Successfully completed courses count for both high school and college credit, helping students get ahead.

Guaranteed Transfer Courses (GT): Courses labeled (GT) transfer to any public four-year college in Colorado.

Who Can Enroll?
Students must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Be under 21 years old
Be enrolled in a Mapleton high school (9th-12th grade)
Be Passing most of your current classes and have good attendance
Meet FRCC/CCD and Mapleton academic requirements for the course(s) they wish to take

Course Offerings for 2025-2026

Pending minimum enrollment and a qualified FRCC instructor is obtained, Mapleton will offer the following postsecondary courses during the 2025-2026 school year:

Career & Technical Education (CTE) and Specialized Courses

These courses provide hands-on experience and industry-specific skills, allowing students to explore career pathways while earning college credit.

Teacher Preparation Pathway

(EDU courses earn high school English credit & elective credit for WBL)

EDU 2211: Introduction to Education (Fall) – Explore K-12 teaching as a career and the education system. (Includes WBL experience, meets two days in class + two days WBL.)

PSY 2441: Child Development (GT) (Fall) – Study the psychological, cognitive, and social development of children to prepare for a K-12 teaching career.

EDU 2611: Teaching, Learning & Technology (Spring) – Learn how technology enhances teaching and learning in K-12 schools. (Includes WBL experience, meets two days in class + two days WBL.)

ECE 2381: Child Growth and Development (Spring) – Deepen understanding of child development and education strategies to prepare for a preschool teaching career.

Law Enforcement & Legal Studies Pathway

CRJ 1025: Policing Systems (Fall) – Examine law enforcement structures, roles, and responsibilities.

CRJ 1035: Judicial Function (Spring) – Learn how the dual American judicial system works, the roles of key actors, court processes, and the impact of judicial policies.

Business & Financial Literacy

BUS 1016: Personal Finance (Fall) – Gain essential financial management skills.

ACC 1032: Tax Help Colorado (Fall) – Hands-on experience preparing tax returns.

ACC 1033: Tax Help Practicum (Spring) – Build on Tax Help Colorado with more real-world tax preparation experience.

BUS 1021: Basic Workplace Skills (Spring) – Develop key professional skills for any career.

Technology & Digital Skills

CSC 1001: Computer Science Principles (Fall) – Introduction to computing concepts, problem-solving, and computational thinking.

CSC 1060: Computer Science I - Java (Spring) – Learn programming fundamentals using Java.

MUS 1061: Computer Music Applications I (Fall) – Learn the basics of digital music production.

MUS 1062: Computer Music Applications II (Spring) – Advanced digital music composition and editing techniques.

General Education & Guaranteed Transfer (GT) Courses

These courses meet college general education requirements and are guaranteed to transfer to any public four-year college in Colorado.

English & Writing

ENG 1021: English Composition I (GT) (Fall) – Develop writing, research, and critical thinking skills.

ENG 1022: English Composition II (GT) (Spring) – Build on Composition I with advanced research and writing. (Prerequisite: English Composition I)

Mathematics

MAT 1260: Introduction to Statistics (GT) (Fall) – Learn statistical methods and real-world applications.

MAT 1340: College Algebra (GT) (Spring) – Study algebraic functions and their applications.

Social Sciences & Humanities

SOC 1001: Introduction to Sociology I (GT) (Fall) – Study the structure and dynamics of societies.

SOC 1002: Introduction to Sociology II (GT) (Spring) – Continue exploring sociological theories and applications.

PSC 1011: American Government (GT) (Fall) – Understand U.S. government systems, policies, and political processes.

HIS 2210: History of Mexico (GT) (Spring) – Examine Mexico’s historical and cultural development.

PSY 1001: General Psychology I (GT) (Fall) – Introduction to psychology principles and research.

PSY 1002: General Psychology II (GT) (Spring) – Continuation of Psychology I, covering advanced topics.

Science & Environment

ENV 1010: Natural Disasters (GT) (Fall) – Study natural hazards and their global impact.

BIO 1016: Introduction to Human Disease (GT) (Spring) – Learn about diseases, their causes, and prevention.

Additional concurrent enrollment details

Textbooks and Fees
Families are responsible for the cost of textbooks and fees associated with all postsecondary courses. Scholarships are available. Please check with your student’s school PSOC for additional information. 

Enrollment Process & Important Dates

Step 1: By Monday, February 24, 2025, ensure your student can access their student portal. Portal Link

Step 2: On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, students attend an information session during the school day. Parents are invited to an online session at 6:30 PM (Click to Join Meeting).

Step 3: On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, the concurrent enrollment application opens in Infinite Campus. Students select their top two preferred courses. Deadline: Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 4 PM.

Step 4: By Wednesday, March 24, 2025, students will receive notifications on their school email about course placements and waitlists.

Step 5: By Wednesday, March 31, 2025, students apply to FRCC. Waitlisted students will be added as spots open. Work with your PSOC counselor to ensure all Mapleton and FRCC requirements are completed.

PSOC Contact Information:

Academy High School, Kim Adams adamsk@mapleton.us
Global Leadership Academy, Carolyn Quayle quaylec@mapleton.us
Mapleton Early Career Prep, Xiomara Ortiz Ortizx@mapelton.us
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts, Michelle Barrott-Jackson Barrottm@mapleton.us
Mapleton On-line and North Valley School for Young Adults, Monica Johnson Johnsonm4@mapleton.us
Performing Arts School on Broadway, Jackie Ewing ewingj@mapleton.us
York International, Jennifer Luscombe luscombej@mapleton.us

If you applied but do not receive notification of approval by Wednesday, March 24, 2025, please contact Chris Byrd at byrdc@mapleton.us

IMPORTANT: If your child has specific, individual needs (i.e., 504 or IEP), please contact the college's Office of Disability Services to learn about how your child’s needs will be met. For more information from the Colorado Department of Education, please click here.

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