Alverno College welcomes students to experience college academics while still enrolled in high school. The Early College Credit
Program allows Wisconsin public and private high school students to take one or more courses at a college or univeristy for high school and/or college credit.
Please note: All Alverno faculty, staff and students who come to campus in person in any capacity must be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus by Nov. 1, 2021. This includes
ECCP students. Exemptions may be granted for medical and religious reasons.
ECCP Requirements
In order to become an ECCP student at Alverno you must:
- Be enrolled in a public or private high school (program is open to women and men that have four semesters of high school completed).
- Work with your School Counselor to complete the
WAICU Early College Credit Program Form
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Complete the ECCP Program at Alverno form and meet admissions standards and application deadlines established
by Alverno (for more details see Admissions Procedures).
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Submit all forms four week prior to the start of the semester admissions@alverno.edu.
- Request your official high school transcript sent directly from the school to Admissions (student must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA).
- Select courses from Alverno's Course Catalog for the appropriate semester.
Questions on the process? Go to Wisconsin's DPI website for details or or contact admissions@alverno.edu.
Cost: If a course is approved by the school district and fulfills a graduation requirement, the student does not incur a cost.
Schedule and Transportation: Students are responsible for being available during the day for the program and arranging their own transportation.
Course options: A sampling of courses is provided below. If you do not see a specific course listed, explore additional options through Alverno's Course Catalog. If you choose a course from our Course Catalog, you must contact admissions@alverno.edu to determine eligibility and availability of the course. Please note that some courses may require a placement assessment to
determine eligibility for the class. Based on prior coursework, students may be eligible for courses not listed.
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SC-112 Science and Women (3 credits)
Science and Women establishes a foundation in the biological sciences with a strong emphasis on the role of women in all aspects of science from research to choosing
science as a career.
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SSC-101 Introduction to Social Science (4 credits)
The student is introduced to the perspectives, methods, and content of the social sciences. Learn to analyze social processes and structures, and examine various
social groups from historical, sociological, anthropological, demographic, economic, and political perspectives. Also work at identifying own values and learn how they originate in
and shape the environment in which you live.
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HS-213 U.S. Women's Rights & Lives (2 credits)
This course covers the history of women in the United States from 1776 to the present. It holds as an assumption that while events in American history shaped the lives
of women, they did so in ways that were noticeably different compared to men.
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PSY-110 Life Span Development (4 credits)
The student examines human development and learning for the entire life span with emphasis on major theories and current research. Expected to identify and analyze behavioral of human
subjects representing the life stages. The student is expected to acquire problem-solving techniques and skills in theory evaluation and comparison, in identification and evaluation
of contemporary and global aspects of development, and in communication.
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HUM-150 Expressions/Interpretations of Human Experience (4 credits)
The student examines human development and learning for the entire life span with emphasis on major theories and current research.
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FA-110 Introduction to the Arts (4 credits)
In this course, the student explores the various dimensions of artistic expression (e.g., dance, music, visual arts, literature, theater) and the interpretations of
that expression. By comparing and contrasting forms of artistic expression and the creative process, focus on the question of how these various forms bring to expression different
dimensions of the human experience.
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SLC-103-403 Spanish (3 credits)
A variety of Spanish courses are available but are predetermined by taking the Spanish Placement Assessment
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SC-117 Physical Science (4 credits) - Requires a Lab
Areas of study include selected aspects of physics, chemistry, and Earth and atmospheric science. The student learns how scientists know, what constitutes evidence,
and how hypotheses are developed and tested. Study concepts that are common to all the natural sciences and learns how those concepts are applied to such different systems as moving
objects, reacting chemicals, and shifting tectonic plates. Practice the methods of the physical sciences in the laboratory.
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SC-119 Foundations of Chemistry (4 credits) - Requires a Lab
The student learns to apply major concepts and models of chemistry (physical changes and chemical reactions, classes of matter, moles, concentrations, the atom, types
of chemical bonds, intermolecular forces) and related physics concepts (force, energy, conservation).
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TA-265 Fundamentals of Acting On-Stage and Off (2 credits)
In this course, the student develops a method for approaching acting problems. Working on selected scenes, experience and examine the process of preparing for a role, creating a
character, and presenting the character in performance.
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MU-101 Music Experiences 1 (2 credits)
This course offers the student an integrated approach to understanding music through singing, listening, playing instruments, reading notes, and creating music.
Emphasis is on making and enjoying music by understanding the basic concepts of melody, rhythm, harmony, form, and expressive elements.
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MGT-100 Introduction to Business and Management (3 credits)
In this foundation course, the student develops analytic, problem-solving, valuing, effective citizenship, and self-assessment abilities as the basis for individual and team
contributions to organizational goals. Study successful local, national, and global organizations to develop understanding of how businesses function and to identify contemporary
management practices that lead to successful organizational performance.
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Wellness Courses
Alverno College Wellness courses offer students 1-credit opportunities to explore topics related to personal wellness. The courses are designed to support students on
their collegiate journey by providing catalysts for learning, reflection, and success. Topics vary each semester.
- Wellness Course Offerings
- WE-123 Meditation
- WE-126 Personal Budgeting
- WE-131 Learning & Study Strategies for Success
- WE-156 Introduction to Reiki
- WE-162 Crunchtime Fitness
- WE-164 Wellness Yoga
