In 2010, the Massachusetts Community Colleges Executive Office (MCCEO) and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) partnered to establish a task force with representation from both Chapter 74 vocational high schools and community colleges to form statewide articulation agreements, where students can receive college credits for work completed in high school.
Chapter 74
For more information on the Chapter 74 Articulation Agreements, visit the Statewide Agreements website.
Students must have a "B" (3.0) grade point average in their vocational courses and a "C" (2.0) overall grade point average, in order to receive college credit once they enroll at QCC. It must also be within 2 years of graduating from high school.
Below, is a table that shows the credits that QCC will award students for their work while in high school.
Benefits For Students
- Provides students with a jumpstart to a career and college pathway;
- Ensures that high expectations are established and satisfied for all students;
- Provides courses that are challenging and exciting, students choose from a list of specific courses that allow them to discover and develop their talent in a career field;
- Prepares students for success in post-secondary education and occupational environments;
- Stresses the importance of the relationship between education and career based learning;
- Reduces college cost and less time to complete the college program; and
- The option to take advanced technical courses in their college program where appropriate.
| Massachusetts State Articulation Agreements for CVTE Chapter 74 High Schools | ||
|---|---|---|
| MA Chapter 74 Approved Technical Programs | QCC Approved Equivalent Courses | Total Credits |
| Advanced Manufacturing | MNT 100 - Safety (must have at least OSHA 10 certificate) (3) MNT 101 - Mechanical CAD I (3) MNT 106 - Quality (NC3 PMI credentials required) (3) MNT 108 - Basic Machine Operation (3) (Possibly more depending on high school transcript and meeting with Program Coordinator) | 12 |
| Automotive Technology | AUT 102 - Fundamentals of Automotive Services | 3 |
| Business Technology | CIS 111 -Introduction to Microcomputer Applications ***Must bring in earned MOS Certificates or take QCC Microsoft Office competency exam | 3 |
| Culinary Arts | HRM 110 - Basic Foods: Mise En Place (3) HRM 115 - Sanitation Certification (1) HRM 888 - HRM Elective (3) | 7 |
| Design and Visual Communications** | IMD 114 - Digital Design Concepts I (Possibly more depending on high school transcript and meeting with Program Coordinator) | 3 |
| Drafting | MNT 101 - Mechanical CAD I | 3 |
| Early Childhood Education | ECE 888 - ECE Elective (3) ECE 102 - Growth & Development of the Young Child (3) if you have successfully completed the 3 credit, 15 week, 45 hour ECE 101 course offered by QCC.) (Total 6 Credits) | 3-6 |
| Engineering Technology** | ELT 103 - DC and AC Circuits (Possibly more depending on high school transcript and meeting with Program Coordinator) | 4 |
| Health Assisting (CNA) | ALH 102 - Medical Terminology (3) ALH 131 - Introductory Nursing Assistant (5) ALH 132- Advanced Nursing Assistant (2) | 10 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration | HVC 101 - Basic Refrigeration Systems and Heat Theory | 4 |
| Hospitality Management | HRM 115 - Sanitation Certification (1) HRM 135 - Front Office Operations (3) HRM 888 - HRM Elective (3) | 7 |
| Information Support Services and Networking** | CSC 233 - Computer Hardware and Support (4) CSC 234 - Networking Technologies (4) | 8 |
| Medical Assisting | ALH 102 - Medical Terminology Certification Credentialing | 3 |
Chapter 74 Articulation Agreements
Any Chapter 74 high school that is interested in articulating courses with QCC can fill out the required "Course Equivalency Request" form provided on the QCC website. The articulated courses are courses that "mirror" college credit courses. The students take these courses while in high school and receive college credit if they enroll at QCC and meet the requirements. Once the high school courses are approved, QCC and the high school will sign an Articulation Agreement. The students taking courses through articulation agreements are required to meet all the state requirements for receiving college credit. If they graduate from high school and have a "B" (3.0) grade point average in their vocational courses and a "C" (2.0) overall grade point average, they will receive college credit once they enroll at QCC.
Below is a list of local high schools that have Chapter 74 Articulation Agreements for QCC college credit.
- Advanced Manufacturing
- MNT 100 Safety
- MNT 101 Mechanical CAD I
- MNT 106 Quality
- MNT 108 Basic Machine Operation
- Automotive Technology
- AUT 102 Fundamentals of Automotive Services
- Biotechnology
- BTT 102 Introduction to Biotechnology with Lab
- Business Technology
- CIS 111 Introduction to Microcomputer Applications
- Culinary Arts
- HRM 110 Basic Foods: Mise En Place
- HRM 115 Sanitation Certification
- HRM 888 HRM Elective
- Design and Visual Communications
- IMD 114 Digital Design Concepts I
- Health Assisting CNA
- ALH 102 Medical Terminology
- ALH 131 Introductory Nursing Assistant
- ALH 132 Advanced Nursing Assistant
- HVAC-R
- HVC 101 Basic Refrigeration Systems and Heat Theory
- Hospitality Management
- HRM 115 Sanitation Certification
- HRM 135 Front Desk Operations
- HRM 888 HRM Elective
- Advanced Manufacturing
- MNT 100 Safety
- MNT 101 Mechanical CAD I
- MNT 106 Quality
- MNT 108 Basic Machine Operation
- Automotive Technology
- AUT 102 Fundamentals of Automotive Services
- Business Technology
- CIS 111 Introduction to Microcomputer Applications
- Culinary Arts
- HRM 110 Basic Foods: Mise En Place
- HRM 115 Sanitation Certification
- HRM 888 HRM Elective
- Dental Assisting
- ALH 102 Medical Terminology
- ALH 188 Healthcare Elective
- ALH 188 Healthcare Elective
- ALH 188 Healthcare Elective
- Design and Visual Communications
- IMD Digital Design Concepts I
- Drafting
- MNT 101 Mechanical CAD I
- Electronics
- ELT 103 DC and AC Circuits
- ELT 104 Electronic Devices
- ELT 121 Digital Circuits
- Health Assisting CNA
- ALH 102 Medical Terminology
- ALH 131 Introductory Nursing Assistant
- ALH 132 Advanced Nursing Assistant
- HVAC-R
- HVC 101 Basic Refrigeration Systems and Heat Theory
- Information Support Services and Networking
- CSC 233 Computer Hardware and Support
- CSC 234 Networking Technologies
- Advanced Manufacturing
- MNT 100 Safety
- MNT 101 Mechanical CAD I
- MNT 106 Quality
- MNT 108 Basic Machine Operation
- Automotive Technology
- AUT 102 Fundamentals of Automotive Services
- Culinary Arts
- HRM 110 Basic Foods: Mise En Place
- HRM 115 Sanitation Certification
- HRM 888 HRM Elective
- Dental Assisting
- ALH 102 Medical Terminology
- ALH 188 Healthcare Elective
- ALH 188 Healthcare Elective
- ALH 188 Healthcare Elective
- Design and Visual Communications
- IMD 114 Digital Design Concepts I
- Drafting
- MNT 101 Mechanical CAD I
- Engineering Technology
- ELT 103 DC and AC Circuits
- Health Assisting CNA
- ALH 102 Medical Terminology
- ALH 131 Introductory Nursing Assistant
- ALH 132 Advanced Nursing Assistant
- HVAC-R
- HVC 101 Basic Refrigeration Systems and Heat Theory
- Information Support Services and Networking
- CSC 233 Computer Hardware and Support
- CSC 234 Networking Technologies
- Advanced Manufacturing
- MNT 100 Safety
- MNT 101 Mechanical CAD I
- MNT 106 Quality
- MNT 108 Basic Machine Operation
- Automotive Technology
- AUT 102 Fundamentals of Automotive Service
- Business Technology
- CIS 111 Introduction to Microcomputer Applications
- Cosmetology Entrepreneurship Program
- BUS 250 Business Administration Capstone
- Culinary Arts
- HRM 110 Basic Foods: Mise En Place
- HRM 115 Sanitation Certification
- HRM 888 HRM Elective
- Dental Assisting
- ALH 102 Medical Terminology
- ALH 188 Healthcare Elective
- ALH 188 Healthcare Elective
- ALH 188 Healthcare Elective
- Design and Visual Communications
- IMD 114 Digital Design Concepts I
- Drafting
- MNT 101 Mechanical CAD I
- Early Childhood Education
- ECE 888 ECE Elective
- Engineering Technology
- ELT 103 DC and AC Circuits
- Health Assisting CNA
- ALH 102 Medical Termonology
- ALH 131 Introductory Nursing Assistant
- ALH 132 Advanced Nursing Assistant
- HVAC-R
- HVC 101 Basic Refrigeration Systems and Heat Theory
- Information Support Services and Networking
- CSC 233 Computer Hardware and Support
- CSC 234 Networking Technologies
- Advanced Manufacturing
- MNT 100 Safety
- MNT 101 Mechanical CAD I
- MNT 106 Quality
- MNT 108 Basic Machine Operation
- Business Technology
- CIS 111 Introduction to Microcomputer Applications
- Culinary Arts
- HRM 110 Basic Foods: Mise En Place
- HRM 115 Sanitation Certification
- HRM 888 HRM Elective
- Drafting
- MNT 101 Mechanical CAD I
- Health Assisting CNA
- ALH 102 Medical Terminology
- ALH 131 Introductory Nursing Assistant
- ALH 132 Advanced Nursing Assistant
- Hospitality Management
- HRM 115 Sanitation Certification
- HRM 135 Front Office Operations
- HRM 888 HRM Elective
- Information Support Services and Networking
- CSC 233 Computer Hardware and Support
- CSC 234 Networking Technologies
- Advanced Manufacturing
- MNT 100 Safety
- MNT 101 Mechanical CAD I
- MNT 106 Quality
- MNT 108 Basic Machine Operation
- Automotive Technology
- AUT 102 Fundamentals of Automotive Service
- Biotechnology
- BTT 102 Introduction to Biotechnology with Lab
- Computer Science
- CIS 226 Introduction to Java
- Culinary Arts
- HRM 110 Basic Foods: Mise En Place
- HRM 115 Sanitation Certification
- HRM 888 HRM Elective
- Drafting
- MNT 101 Mechanical CAD I
- Early Childhood Education
- ECE 888 ECE Elective
- Health Assisting CNA
- ALH 102 Medical Terminology
- ALH 131 Introductory Nursing Assistant
- ALH 132 Advanced Nursing Assistant
- HVAC-R
- HVC 101 Basic Refrigeration Systems and Heat Theory
- Hospitality Management
- HRM 115 Sanitation Certification
- HRM 135 Front Office Operations
- HRM 888 HRM Elective
- Information Support Services and Networking
- CSC 233 Computer Hardware and Support
- CSC 234 Networking Technologies
- Marketing
- MRK 201 Principles of Marketing
- Personal Finance
- FIN 111 Personal Finance Planning
Independent Articulation Agreements
Any non-Chapter 74 high school that is interested in articulating courses with QCC can fill out the required "Course Equivalency Request" form provided on the QCC website. The articulated courses are courses that "mirror" college credit courses. The students take these courses while in high school and receive college credit if they enroll at QCC and meet the requirements. Once the high school courses are approved, QCC and the high school will sign an Articulation Agreement. The students taking courses through independent articulation agreements are required to meet all the state requirements for receiving college credit. If they graduate from high school and have a "B" (3.0) grade point average in their vocational courses and a "C" (2.0) overall grade point average, they will receive college credit once they enroll at QCC.
Below is a list of local high schools that have Independent Articulation Agreements for QCC college credit.
- Marketing
- MRK 201 - Principles of Marketing
- Automotive Technology
- AUT 102 - Fundamentals of Automotive Service
- Accounting
- ACC 101 - Financial Accounting I
- Marketing
- MRK 201 - Principles of Marketing
- Early Childhood Education
- ECE 888 - ECE Elective
- Psychology of Early Childhood Education
- ECE 888 - ECE Elective
- Accounting
- ACC 101 - Financial Accounting I
- Computer Applications
- CIS 111 - Introduction to Microcomputer Applications
- Digital Photography
- IMD 161 - Introduction to Digital Photography
- Marketing
- MRK 201 - Principles of Marketing
- Accounting
- ACC 101 - Financial Accounting I
- Business Information Systems
- CIS 111 - Introduction to Microcomputer Applications
- Early Childhood Education
- ECE 888 - ECE Elective
- Health Assisting CNA
- ALH 102 - Introductory to Medical Terminology
- ALH 131 - Advanced Nursing Assistant
- ALH 132 - Advanced Nursing Assistant
- Early Childhood Education
- ECE 888 - ECE Elective
- Culinary Arts
- HRM 115 Sanitation Certification
- HRM 218 Dining Room and Banquet Management
- Early Childhood Education
- ECE 888 - ECE Elective
- Advanced Manufacturing
- MNT 100 - Safety
- MNT 101 - Mechanical CAD I
- MNT 110 - Materials and Processes
- Family and Child Development
- ECE 888 - ECE Elective
- Early Childhood Education
- ECE 888 - ECE Elective
Get Credit
To receive credit for the Chapter 74 Articulation Agreements, please fill out the Student Request for College Credit Form.
The following criteria must be met to receive QCC course credit for completion of an articulated course.
The student will have:
- Completed high school courses listed under the articulation agreement in which the student earned a grade of B or better (80%).
- Graduated from high school with a minimum overall high school GPA of "C" (2.0) on a 4.0 scale.
- Accepted in a degree or certificate program at QCC within two calendar years of high school graduation. Special cases may be reviewed.
- Met all QCC admissions and course prerequisite requirements.
Upon enrollment at QCC: The student must complete a request for credit form (see form below).
Student Request for Earned College Credit
The request will then be screened during the verification and authorization process by the Articulation Specialist.
Approved requests will be sent to the Registrar's office for processing.
No fees for credit will be charged to the student as a result of this course equivalency awarding.
Below are the various forms available for download. Should you have any problems with these links, please contact Nicole Fortin at (508) 854-2838.
- Articulation Process
- Articulation Contract
- Student Request for College Credit Earned in High School
- Request for Course Equivalency Part I
- Request for Course Equivalency Part II
- Request for Course Equivalency Part III
- High School Articulation Agreement Extension Form (to verify 20% course stability)
- QCC Articulation Agreement Extension Form (to verify 20% course stability)
- Articulation Agreement Extension (to be approved & signed by both parties)
Have Questions?
For additional information or questions, please contact Nicole Fortin.