Does Prior College Credit Matter? A Longitudinal Investigation of Academic Success, Retention and Degree Completion

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-2010

Department

Agriculture & Tourism

Abstract

Supporters of concurrent enrollment programs tout its many benefits to students, parents, and involved institutions; however, findings from related studies vary widely. As more and more students enter college having earned a substantial number of college credits while concurrently completing their secondary education, it is essential to determine the value of such experiences. The purpose of this study was to explore the suggested value of prior college credits in relationship to student performance, retention and degree completion in college. The population for this study consisted of entering freshmen (1998 and 2003) in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri... (Copyright by Journal of Agricultural Education)

DOI

10.5032/jae.2010.03076

First Page

76

Last Page

87

Publication Title

Journal of Agricultural Education

Comments

At the time of publication, Dr. Justin Killingsworth was affiliated with the University of Missouri.

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