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Option B Resource Center

OPTION B OVERVIEW
FOR DISTRICTS
FOR PARENTS & STUDENTS

WHAT IS OPTION B?

A student may take postsecondary courses through dual enrollment to earn a high school diploma either by:

  • Option A: Completing postsecondary academic courses that satisfy normal high school graduation requirements, or
  • Option B: Completing nine (9) high school courses and earning a career-oriented postsecondary credential.

Option B Seminar Video

Option B Overview Video

OPTION B REQUIREMENTS

Complete 9 High School Courses

2 English (American Lit w/EOC for 2022 Grads & Beyond)

2 Math (Algebra 1 or Coordinate Algebra w/EOC) 

2 Science (Biology w/EOC)

2 Social Studies 

1 Health/PE course 

Earn a Postsecondary credential:

Any Associate Degree, or

Any Technical College Diploma, or

2 Technical College Certificates (TCCs) in an approved field of study

Click here to see list of TCCs in Approved fields of study

WHERE CAN A STUDENT TAKE POSTSECONDARY CLASSES?

Technical college courses may be taken at the college, the district college and career academy, or the high school, depending on arrangements made by the school district.

TCSG COURSE INFORMATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL OPTION B STUDENTS

HOW MUCH DOES A STUDENT PAY FOR OPTION B?

The state pays for all or most of the cost of the postsecondary courses through dual enrollment or Hope grant.  A student can graduate debt-free with these postsecondary credentials. Starting salaries in high-demand fields range from $30,000 to $50,000.

We have found that many districts and technical colleges are not yet familiar with this new career path which was created by “Senate Bill 2” in 2015.  GaDOE refers to it as “Dual Enrollment Option B.”

Dan Weber, Executive Director

WHY IS OPTION B IMPORTANT TO GEORGIA?

Nationwide, 70% of the workforce is comprised of allied health or technician professionals.  

In Georgia, over 50,000 job openings go unfilled each year for workers with postsecondary credentials that an Option B high school student can earn (associate degree, technical college diploma or technical certificates). 

Option B for Success in the New Economy

Students who choose to use dual enrollment to get post-secondary credentials in a high yield of study will be well prepared in the new economy. Learn more about dual enrollment graduation Option B.

FOR DISTRICTS
FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS

Thank You for Helping Us Develop Option B Resources

Office of the Governor

  • Ian Caraway, Senior Policy Advisor & Senate Liaison
Technical College System of Georgia
  • Mark Peevy, Assistant Commissioner
  • Dianne Barker, Director of Secondary Initiatives

Georgia Student Finance Commission

  • Pennie Strong, VP, Program Administration

Georgia Department of Education

  • Jennifer Phinney, Dual Enrollment Program Specialist

The Munn Firm

  • Irene Munn, CEO
Coweta County Schools
  • Mark Whitlock,  CEO Central Educational Center
  • Dawn Revere, Career Counselor Central Educational Center
Coffee County Schools
  • Morris Leis, Superintendent
  • Pam Smith, Principal/CEO Wiregrass Regional College & Career Academy

Evans County Schools

  • Marty Evans, Superintendent
  • Kristy Vandenberg, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services
  • Holly Durrence,  CEO Evans Regional College & Career Academy
Spalding, Butts, and Pike County Schools
  • Laura Ergle, CTAE Director Griffin Region College & Career Academy

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Aircraft Structural Technology, the following is the sequence option of two TCCs:
AA61 Aircraft Assembly Technician I
– and-
AR71 Aircraft Assembly Technician II -or- AT71 Aircraft Composites Technician

Automotive Technology, the following is the sequence option of two TCCs:
AE41 Auto Electrical/Electronics Systems Tech
-and-
ASG1 Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist -or- AH21 Automotive Climate Control Systems

Avionics Technology, the following is the sequence of two TCCs:
AI11 Avionics Installer Certificate
AT31 Avionics Technician Certificate

CAD (Industrial Maintenance Technology), choose either option of two TCCs:
DA31 Drafters Assistant
CP41 CAD Operator
-or-
CP41 CAD Operator
AC51 Advanced CAD Technician

Carpentry, the following is the sequence option of two TCCs:
CF21 NCCER Carpentry Fundamentals
AB71 NCCER Advance Carpentry

Computer Programmer sequences, choose either sequence TCCs:
CP21 C++ Programmer
CPB1 C# Programmer
-or-
JP11 Java Programmer
PP21 PHP Programmer

Cybersecurity, the following is a sequence of two TCCs:
CW71 Cybersecurity Fundamentals
IS81 Cybersecurity

Dental Assisting, the following is the sequence of two TCCs:
BDA1 Basic Dental Assisting
AD21 Advanced Dental Assisting

Rev 4.2021
Design and Media Production, the following is the sequence option of two TCCs:
DAM1 Design and Media Production Specialist
-and Choose One-
DI21 Digital Illustration Specialist
GD21 Graphic Design and Prepress Technician
AL61 Advertising Layout Specialist
MG21 Motion Graphics Assistant
WI11 Web Interface Design
PH11 Photographer
CK71 Animation Technology

Diesel Technology, the following is the sequence option of two TCCs:
DE11 Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician
-and-
DE21 Diesel Engine Service Technician -or- DTM1 Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician

Early Childhood Care and Education, the following is the sequence option of two TCCs:
EC31 Early Childhood Care and Education Basics
-and Choose One-
CD61 Child Development Specialist
CE71 CDA Preparation Certificate
IC31 Infant/Toddler Care Specialist
SA21 School Age and Youth Care
FC21 Family Child Care Specialist

Health Care, the following is the sequence of two TCCs:
CN21 Nurse Aide
GC51 Geriatric Care Assistant

Health Science, the following is the sequence option of two TCCs:
NA31 Nurse Aide
RC21 Residential Care Attendant

Networking sequence, students must select a TCC from Group A and a second TCC from Group B:
-Group A (choose one)-
AC91 Advanced Comp TIA A+ Cert Tech Preparation
CA61 Comp TIA A+ Certified Preparation
PFA1 Preparation for A+ Certificate Specialist
-Group B (choose one)-
MS11 Microsoft Network Administrator
CN71 Cisco Network Specialist
CF31 Computer Forensic and Investigation Specialist
DA11 Database Administrator
HD41 Help Desk Specialist
LA31 Linux/UNIX System Administrator
NT41 Network Technician

Rev 4.2021
Logistics, the following is the sequence option of two TCCs:
LM21 Logistics Management Specialist
SCS1 Supply Chain Specialist

Manufacturing, the following is the sequence of two TCCs:
MM71 Manufacturing Maintenance Technician MP31 Manufacturing Production Assistant

Precision Machining and Manufacturing, the following is the sequence option of two TCCs:
BMO1 Basic Machining Operator
-and-
MP11 Mill Operator -or- LP11 Lathe Operator

Welding program sequence, students may select any two TCCs from the programs listed below:
FS31 Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder GTA1 Gas Tungsten Arc Welder
FC61 Flux Cored Arc Welder GT31 NCCER Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
GM31 Gas Metal Arc Welder SM21 NCCER Shielded Metal Arc Welding
GM21 NCCER Gas Metal Arc Welding OSM1 Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder

Rev 4.2021