Fast-Track Your Future in Tech: Earn College Credits While Homeschooling
Earn college credit as a high school student
This program is academically rigorous, career-aligned, and designed to significantly reduce the future cost of a bachelor’s degree and prepare students for a technical career in IT.
Featured Pathway: The Unified High School "IT Club"
Cohort Overview
Our premier track groups advanced Brightspire and Time4Learning students into a single collaborative learning circle. Together, this small peer group will progress through the core IT essentials curriculum as a team.
Duration & Pacing
This is a 2-year accelerated pathway completed over 8 progressive sessions, making it perfect for rising 11th and 12th graders to balance with their existing high school workloads.
- 📅 Classes Start: Monday, August 31, 2026
- ⚠️ Hard Enrollment Deadline: Friday, August 14, 2026 (Required for university onboarding & mandatory placement testing)
Benefits for Brightspire Students
- The "Double-Dip" Advantage: MATH114 (Algebra for College Students) acts as a direct 1-for-1 replacement for your mandatory 12th-grade high school math requirement.
- Diploma Distinction: Automatically earn an official Career Concentration in Computer Studies distinction stamped directly on your high school graduation diploma.
- $4,000 All-Inclusive Package: All textbook, lab platform, and college learning material fees are 100% waived.
- Strategic Fit: Best for full-time BVS students looking to maximize their standard 22-credit graduation track with high-impact college credentials.
Benefits for Time4Learning Students
- Accelerated College Transcript: Establish an official, accredited university transcript early while staying completely integrated with your daily homeschool routines.
- Zero Schedule Disruption: Learn on-demand and earn your prestigious IT career certificate without altering your core homeschool calendar.
- $4,000 All-Inclusive Package: All textbooks, digital software, and exam seat licenses are 100% covered.
- 100% Credit Ownership: Enrollment is processed securely via the central Brightspire system, but all earned undergraduate college credits belong permanently to your student.
IT Foundations & Math
Algebra for College Students (MATH114): Build the mathematical logic required for all advanced STEM degrees.
Technology Fundamentals (TECH101): Master the core principles of modern IT infrastructure.
Software & Systems
Coding and Scripting (TECH110): Develop essential programming logic and hands-on skills.
Operating Systems Basics (SIS110): Explore the architecture and management of modern OS environments.
The Future of Tech (AI & Cloud)
Introduction to Cloud Computing (NETW212): Learn the fundamentals of scalable, web-based infrastructure.
Introduction to Machine Learning and AI (NETW191): Dive into the algorithms and logic behind artificial intelligence.
AI in Industry (TECH112): Analyze the practical application of AI across professional sectors.
Advanced Hardware & Management
Introduction to Digital Devices (SIS180): A deep dive into hardware systems driving the digital age.
Connected Digital Devices (TECH114): Study the Internet of Things (IoT) and networked technology.
Introduction to Technical Project Management (CEIS298): Build the leadership skills needed to guide technical teams.
A La Carte: Individual Course Enrollment
Want to test the waters of dual enrollment before committing to a full track? Choose standalone, pay-as-you-go courses on an independent 8-week rolling schedule.
Please note: Foundational entry tracks like MATH114 (College Algebra) and NETW191 (Networking Fundamentals) are open for direct, independent enrollment. Advanced tech specialties are reserved exclusively for the structured cohort pathway to ensure all course prerequisites are successfully met.
Requirements for Participation
To be eligible for this program, students must:
- Be enrolled and starting 11th or 12th grade at Time4Learning or Brightspire Virtual School in the Fall and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Must fill out an Enrollment Form with DeVry.
- Meet the required score on the initial placement assessment.
- Be prepared for the rigor of an 8-week accelerated university schedule.
