To help students reach their educational goals in a timely manner, Bay City ISD and Wharton County Junior College offers qualified students the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and an Associates of Arts Degree at the same time. The Associate's Degree program is a rigorous program that will require extra time and dedication. Interested students should contact their high school counselor for more information and to develop a degree plan.
To ensure timely completion of this opportunity it is suggested that students start coursework beginning their freshman year.
This opportunity requires a student to complete 60 college credit hours and their required BCHS graduation requirements within the four years. This may require forgoing certain electives and/or extracurricular activities to ensure their schedule fits the alloted college credit hours.
Please see link below to see a suggested outline on how to obtain an Associate's degree with the courses BCHS offers.
**Student must be TSI satisfied
**Student incurs the cost of courses