Skip the Busywork. Earn Real College Credits in High School.
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 by allowing high schoolers to complete transferable university electives on a flexible schedule.
Featured Pathway: Early College Acceleration
Overview
Brightspire students can replace standard high school electives with 100-level university courses from DeVry University, earning transcripted college credit while checking off high school graduation requirements.
Duration & Pacing
Complete courses in flexible 8-week university sessions, perfect for 10th, 11th, and 12th graders looking to balance college rigor with their high school schedule.
Benefits for Brightspire Students
- 1-for-1 Elective Swap: Replace standard high school electives directly with accredited university courses.
- Diploma Acceleration: Graduate with an official transcripted head start on your postsecondary degree.
- $4,000 All-Inclusive Package: All textbook, lab platform, and college learning material fees are 100% waived if you choose the full CIT (Certificate in Information Technology) track.
- Flexible Integration: Fits seamlessly into your existing online high school schedule.
Benefits for Time4Learning Students
- Accelerated College Transcript: Establish an official university transcript early while staying integrated with your core daily routines.
- Low-Risk Entry: Try a single course to test university-level expectations with no multi-year commitment required.
- $4,000 All-Inclusive Package: All textbooks, digital software, and exam seat licenses are 100% covered if you choose the full CIT (Certificate in Information Technology) track.
- 100% Credit Ownership: 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.
Introduction to Business and Technology (BUSN115): Students examine the roles of major functional areas of business and interrelationships among them.
Computer Applications for Business with Lab (COMP100): Students learn basic concepts and principles of productivity tools widely used in business, such as word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
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.
Healthcare
Professional Skills for Healthcare (HIT102): Students explore interpersonal communication issues in the healthcare environment, including communication challenges, adapting to change and effective customer service.
Individual Course Enrollment
Choose standalone, pay-as-you-go courses on an independent 8-week rolling schedule. Try a single class with no long-term commitment.
Requirements for Participation
To be eligible for this program, students must:
- Be enrolled and starting 10th, 11th, or 12th grade at Time4Learning or Brightspire Virtual School 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.
