Central Penn Colleges’ Edccelerated Program: Your Path to Success
Earn College Credits While Still in High School
Central Penn College’s Edccelerated program offers high school students a unique opportunity to earn both college and high school credit simultaneously, giving you a head start on your higher education journey.
Benefits of Edccelerated
- Accelerate Your Education: Earn college credits at a reduced cost while still in high school.
- Explore Career Paths: Choose from 15 professional pathways and earn 13 professional certificates by graduation.
- Transfer Credits: All credits earned through Edccelerated seamlessly transfer into associate or bachelor’s degrees at Central Penn College.
- Gain Valuable Experience: Learn from experienced faculty and gain practical skills that will prepare you for success in your chosen field.
Eligible Students
High school students can enroll in Edccelerated courses in accordance with procedures and guidelines adopted by their high school. Students must also meet Central Penn College’s eligibility and enrollment requirements.
Program Highlights
- Flexible Learning: Courses are offered in an asynchronous online format, allowing you to learn at your own pace.
- Diverse Certificate Pathways: Choose from a variety of professional pathways, including: Bookkeeping, Hotel Administration, Cannabis Business, Medical Billing and Coding, Child Care Management, Medical Office Assistant, Computer Network and Security, Phlebotomy, Dental Treatment Coordinator, Restaurant and Food Management, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Sports Management and Human Resource Management
- Associate Degree Options: Earn an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Hotel Administration or Medical Assisting.
Partner with Central Penn College
Pennsylvania public schools, including cyber charter schools, are encouraged to partner with Central Penn College to offer Edccelerated programs. By offering rigorous courses of study, such as Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), concurrent-enrollment courses, and concentrated Career and Technical Education programs, schools can help students prepare for college and career success.
Enroll Today
Ready to start your Edccelerated journey? Contact your high school guidance counselor or Central Penn College’s admissions office for more information and to enroll. You can fill out the free online application at CentralPenn.edu/Apply-Now or contact us at admissions@centralpenn.edu for more information.
Discover the Power of Edccelerated
Edccelerated offers you the opportunity to gain a competitive edge, explore career paths, and earn college credits while still in high school. Don’t miss out on this exciting program.
Degree Laddering Options
Professional Certificate | To | Associate or Bachelor’s Degree |
Bookkeeping | > | AS Accounting program and BS in Accounting Program |
Cannabis Business | BS in Business Administration | |
Child Care Management | > | AS Child Care Management (to ladder into BS in Early Childhood Education) |
Computer Network and Security | BS in Business Administration | |
Dental Treatment Coordinator | > | BS in Business Administration |
Entrepreneurship and Small Business | > | AS in Entrepreneurship and Small Business and the BS in Business Administration |
Hotel Administration | > | AAS Hotel and Restaurant Management |
Human Resource Management | > | BS in Business Administration with HR Concentration |
Medical Billing and Coding | > | AAS in Medical Assisting |
Medical Office Assistant | > | BS in Business Administration |
Phlebotomy | > | AS in Medical Assisting |
Restaurant and Food Management | > | AAS Hotel and Restaurant Management |
Sports Management | > | BS in Business Administration with Sports Management Concentration |
Two Year Certificate Pathways Course Rotations:
Bookkeeping Certificate
Year 1 | |||
Term | Months | Course | |
Fall Term | October- December | ACC100 Accounting I | |
Winter Term | January- March | ACC110 Accounting II | |
Spring Term | April- June | ACC200 Managerial Accounting | |
Summer Term (OFF) | July- September | OFF | |
Year 2 | |||
Term | Months | Course | |
Fall Term | October- December | TEC103 Survey of Windows | |
Winter Term | January- March | BUS120 Spreadsheet Applications | |
Spring Term (Graduate) | April- June | ACC210 Data Management Applications |
Cannabis Business
Year 1 | |||
Term | Months | Course | |
Fall Term | October- December | CAN100 Introduction to Cannabis | |
Winter Term | January- March | CAN300 Managing Medical Symptoms with Cannabis | |
Spring Term | April- June | CAN375 Cannabis Entrepreneurship | |
Summer Term (OFF) | July- September | OFF | |
Year 2 | |||
Term | Months | Course | |
Fall Term | October- December | CAN200 Cannabis Policy and Law | |
Winter Term | January- March | CAN350 Marketing in The Cannabis Industry | |
Spring Term (Graduate) | April- June | CAN420 Cannabis Leadership |
Computer Networking and Security Certificate
Year 1 | |||
Term | Months | Course | |
Fall Term | October- December | TEC135 Networking I | |
Winter Term | January- March | TEC222 Networking II | |
Spring Term | April- June | TEC320 Networking Management | |
Summer Term (OFF) | July- September | OFF | |
Year 2 | |||
Term | Months | Course | |
Fall Term | October- December | TEC140 Microcomputer Systems | |
Winter Term | January- March | TEC248 Routing and Switching | |
Spring Term (Graduate) | April- June | TEC412 Pen Testing |
Child Care Management Certificate
Year 1 | |||
Term | Months | Course | |
Fall Term | October- December | CCM100 Child Care Foundations | |
Winter Term | January- March | BIO105 Human Development | |
Spring Term | April- June | COM101 Introduction to Human Communications | |
Summer Term (OFF) | July- September | OFF | |
Year 2 | |||
Term | Months | Course | |
Fall Term | October- December | CCM115 Instructional Strategies for Early Childhood Education | |
Winter Term | January- March | BUS100 Introduction to Business | |
Spring Term (Graduate) | April- June | CCM230 Curriculum Planning |
Dental Hygiene coming in 2025-2026
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certificate
Year 1 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | BUS115 Business Accounting |
Winter Term | January- March | BUS230 Principles of Marketing |
Spring Term | April- June | BUS245 Human Resources |
Summer Term (OFF) | July- September | OFF |
Year 2 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | BUS220 Principles of Management |
Winter Term | January- March | BUS235 Consumer Behavior |
Spring Term (Graduate) | April- June | BUS270 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management |
Restaurant and Food Management
Year 1 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | SCI100 Basic Nutrition |
Winter Term | January- March | HRM105 Introduction to Hospitality |
Spring Term | April- June | HRM125 Food and Beverage Cost Control |
Summer Term (OFF) | July- September | OFF |
Year 2 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | HRM225 Food and Beverage Management |
Winter Term | January- March | HRM115 Sanitation and Safety |
Spring Term (Graduate) | April- June | HRM245 Hospitality Law |
Hotel Administration
Year 1 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | HRM226 Lodging Management |
Winter Term | January- March | HRM105 Introduction to Hospitality |
Spring Term | April- June | HRM125 Food and Beverage Cost Control |
Summer Term (OFF) | July- September | OFF |
Year 2 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | HRM225 Food and Beverage Management |
Winter Term | January- March | HRM115 Sanitation and Safety |
Spring Term (Graduate) | April- June | HRM245 Hospitality Law |
Human Resource Management Certificate
Year 1 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | BUS245 Human Resources |
Winter Term | January- March | BUS303 Recruitment, Selection, and Placement |
Spring Term | April- June | BUS220 Principles of Management |
Summer Term (OFF) | July- September | OFF |
Year 2 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | BUS302 Health, Safety, and Security |
Winter Term | January- March | BUS465 Training and Development |
Spring Term (Graduate) | April- June | BUS460 Evaluation and Assessment |
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate
Year 1 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | ALH115 Medical Insurance |
Winter Term | January- March | ALH112 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology ology |
Spring Term | April- June | ALH122 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology II |
Summer Term (OFF) | July- September | OFF |
Year 2 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | ALH108 Medical Terminology and Pharmacology |
Winter Term | January- March | ALH125 Diagnostic Coding |
Spring Term (Graduate) | April- June | ALH235 Procedural Coding |
Medical Office Assistant Certificate
Year 1 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | ALH255 Medical Law and Ethics |
Winter Term | January- March | ALH108 Medical Terminology and Pharmacology |
Spring Term | April- June | ALH115 Medical Insurance |
Summer Term (OFF) | July- September | OFF |
Year 2 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | COM101 Introduction to Human Communications |
Winter Term | January- March | BIO100 Human Biology |
Spring Term (Graduate) | April- June | ALH180 Medical Administrative Procedures |
Sports Management Certificate
Year 1 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | BUS111 Current Issues in Sports |
Winter Term | January- March | BUS211 Sports Ethics and Leadership |
Spring Term | April- June | BUS230 Principles of Marketing |
Summer Term (OFF) | July- September | OFF |
Year 2 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | COM130 Public Relations |
Winter Term | January- March | BUS311 Sports Management |
Spring Term (Graduate) | April- June | BUS411 Sports Coaching |
Hotel Restaurant Management Applied Associates
Year 1 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | HRM125 Food and Beverage Cost Control |
Winter Term | January- March | HRM105 Introduction to Hospitality |
Spring Term | April- June | BUS220 Principles of Management |
Summer Term (OFF) | July- September | OFF |
Year 2 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | HRM225 Food and Beverage Management |
Winter Term | January- March | HRM115 Sanitation and Safety |
Spring Term (Graduate) | April- June | SCI100 Basic Nutrition |
CPC | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Summer Term | July- September | Gen Ed HRM226 Lodging Management IDS102 Introduction to Human Literacy ENG101 College Composition I |
Fall Term | October- December | ACC100 Accounting I BUS 245 Human Resources MTH105 College Algebra BUS230 Principles of Marketing |
Winter Term | January- March | BUS130 Macroeconomics COM101 Introduction to Human Communications BUS270 Entrepreneurship and Small Business HRM350 Hospitality Management Seminar |
Spring Term (Graduate) | April- June | Internship 299 |
One Year Certificate Course Rotations for Seniors:
Bookkeeping Certificate
Year 1 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | ACC100 Accounting I TEC103 Survey of Windows |
Winter Term | January- March | ACC110 Accounting II BUS120 Spreadsheet Applications |
Spring Term | April- June | ACC200 Managerial Accounting ACC210 Data Management Applications |
Summer Term (OFF) | July- September | OFF |
*100% Online
Cannabis Business
Year 1 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | CAN100 Introduction to Cannabis CAN200 Cannabis Policy and Law |
Winter Term | January- March | CAN300 Managing Medical Symptoms with Cannabis CAN350 Marketing in The Cannabis Industry |
Spring Term | April- June | CAN375 Cannabis Entrepreneurship CAN420 Cannabis Leadership |
Summer Term (OFF) | July- September | OFF |
*100% Online
Child Care Management Certificate
Year 1 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | CCM100 Child Care Foundations CCM115 Instructional Strategies for Early Childhood Education |
Winter Term | January- March | BIO105 Human Development BUS100 Introduction to Business |
Spring Term | April- June | COM101 Introduction to Human Communications CCM230 Curriculum Planning |
Summer Term (OFF) | July- September | OFF |
*100% Online
Computer Networking and Security Certificate
Year 1 | |||
Term | Months | Course | |
Fall Term | October- December | TEC135 Networking I TEC140 Microcomputer Systems | |
Winter Term | January- March | TEC222 Networking II TEC248 Routing and Switching | |
Spring Term | April- June | TEC320 Networking Management TEC412 Pen Testing | |
Spring Term (Graduate) | April- June | TEC412 Pen Testing |
*100% Online
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certificate
Year 1 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | BUS115 Business Accounting BUS220 Principles of Management |
Winter Term | January- March | BUS230 Principles of Marketing BUS235 Consumer Behavior |
Spring Term | April- June | BUS245 Human Resources BUS270 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management |
*100% Online
Restaurant and Food Management
Year 1 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | SCI100 Basic Nutrition HRM225 Food and Beverage Management |
Winter Term | January- March | HRM105 Introduction to Hospitality |
Spring Term | April- June | HRM125 Food and Beverage Cost Control HRM115 Sanitation and Safety |
*100% Online
Hotel Administration
Year 1 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | HRM226 Lodging Management HRM225 Food and Beverage Management |
Winter Term | January- March | HRM105 Introduction to Hospitality HRM115 Sanitation and Safety |
Spring Term | April- June | HRM125 Food and Beverage Cost Control HRM245 Hospitality Law |
*100% Online
Human Resource Management Certificate
Year 1 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | BUS245 Human Resources BUS302 Health, Safety, and Security |
Winter Term | January- March | BUS303 Recruitment, Selection, and Placement BUS465 Training and Development |
Spring Term | April- June | BUS220 Principles of Management BUS460 Evaluation and Assessment |
*100% Online
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate
Year 1 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | ALH115 Medical Insurance ALH108 Medical Terminology and Pharmacology |
Winter Term | January- March | ALH112 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology ology ALH125 Diagnostic Coding |
Spring Term | April- June | ALH122 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology II ALH235 Procedural Coding |
*100% Online
Medical Office Assistant Certificate
Year 1 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | ALH255 Medical Law and Ethics COM101 Introduction to Human Communications |
Winter Term | January- March | ALH108 Medical Terminology and Pharmacology BIO100 Human Biology |
Spring Term | April- June | ALH115 Medical Insurance ALH180 Medical Administrative Procedures |
*100% Online
Sports Management Certificate
Year 1 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | BUS111 Current Issues in Sports COM130 Public Relations |
Winter Term | January- March | BUS211 Sports Ethics and Leadership BUS311 Sports Management |
Spring Term | April- June | BUS230 Principles of Marketing BUS411 Sports Coaching |
*100% Online
The Remaining Pathways Require Transfer to CPC to complete
Hotel Restaurant Management Applied Associates
Year 1 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | HRM125 Food and Beverage Cost Control |
Winter Term | January- March | HRM105 Introduction to Hospitality |
Spring Term | April- June | BUS220 Principles of Management |
Summer Term (OFF) | July- September | OFF |
Year 2 | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Fall Term | October- December | HRM225 Food and Beverage Management |
Winter Term | January- March | HRM115 Sanitation and Safety |
Spring Term (Graduate) | April- June | SCI100 Basic Nutrition |
CPC | ||
Term | Months | Course |
Summer Term | July- September | Gen Ed HRM226 Lodging Management IDS102 Introduction to Human Literacy ENG101 College Composition I |
Fall Term | October- December | ACC100 Accounting I BUS 245 Human Resources MTH105 College Algebra BUS230 Principles of Marketing |
Winter Term | January- March | BUS130 Macroeconomics COM101 Introduction to Human Communications BUS270 Entrepreneurship and Small Business HRM350 Hospitality Management Seminar |
Spring Term (Graduate) | April- June | Internship 299 |
Applied Allied Health Career Certificate of Completion
3 + 1 Certificate Program Phlebotomy
3 + 4 Applied Associate Program Medical Assisting (with Phlebotomy Certificate)
Allied Health Enrollment for October Term
- Students will enter their chosen program as a cohort in the fall semester of their senior year.
- Students will take one course at a time over Central Penn College’s fall, winter, and spring terms with a 15-week break over summer during their senior year. Rotation and timeline of courses are depicted in the tables below.
- Courses will follow a streamlined programmatic structure.
- The courses will be offered online in an 11-week asynchronous online format while at (School) and students will then transfer into the hybrid format at Central Penn with hands-on training at the Summerdale campus location in the fall following graduation from high school, except for Medical Billing and Coding, which is 100% online.
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Curriculum
(two options: One start in Junior year and transfer or one as a senior and take classes at CPC while enrolled in CCA)
The Phlebotomy Technician Certificate is a part of the Associate in Applied Science Medical Assisting degree program. This Certificate provides graduates with the clinical and administrative skills necessary to be a successful allied health care professional. The Phlebotomy Technician Certificate prepares students to work at a hospital, diagnostic laboratory, blood donor center, or private medical offices. Students in this allied health program will learn how to prepare CLIA-waived laboratory tests, collect and process specimens for lab testing and medications, and maintain medical records.
The NHA certification exam is designed to evaluate the knowledge and skills associated with the performance of tasks required for entry-level practice. A passing grade must be earned on the NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam for successful completion of the Certificate. Candidates who are successful in passing the certification examination will be awarded credentials indicating their certification status.*The cost for the Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) is $125.00.
Phlebotomy Core Courses – 18 credits
- ALH108 Medical Terminology and Pharmacology *
- ALH112 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology I *
- ALH122 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology II*
- ALH145 Allied Health Procedures
- ALH255 Medical Law and Ethics
- ALH310 Medical Laboratory
- *indicates online
*Please see the College Catalog for full course descriptions or request further information from the Provost at kristawolfe@centralpenn.edu.
Phlebotomy Technician Option to Transfer
*100% of Credits will transfer into the Medical Assisting program
Term/ Marking Period | Fall/Marking Period 1 | Winter/ Marking Period 2 | Spring/ Marking Period 3 | Summer: Off | Fall Term CPC October – December | Complete |
Courses | ALH108 Medical Terminology and Pharmacology *online | ALH112 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology I *online | ALH122 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology II *online | ALH145 Allied Health Procedures *in-person | ||
Courses | ALH255 Medical Law and Ethics ALH310 Medical Laboratory *in-person | |||||
Location | online | online | online | Central Penn | ||
3-credit course | 3-credit course | 3-credit course | Thursdays 5-9 pm (currently 2023) |
Expected Jobs: Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations. Phlebotomists work mainly in hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers, and doctors’ offices.
Salary Expectations: $29,000 to $43,000/year
Additional Training: Continuing education may be required for maintenance of certification.
Laddering: Ladders into Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science Degree
Phlebotomy Technician Option to take courses on ground at CPC
*100% of Credits will transfer into the Medical Assisting program
Term/ Marking Period | Fall/Marking Period 1 | Winter/ Marking Period 2 | Spring/ Marking Period 3 |
Courses | ALH108 Medical Terminology and Pharmacology *online | ALH122 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology II *onground | ALH310 Medical Laboratory *in-person |
Courses | ALH112 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology I *onground | ALH145 Allied Health Procedures *on ground in-person | ALH255 Medical Law and Ethics *online |
Location | Both online and on ground | Both online and on ground | Both online and on ground |
3-credit course | 3-credit course | 3-credit course Thursdays 5-9 pm (currently 2023) |
Expected Jobs: Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations. Phlebotomists work mainly in hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers, and doctors’ offices.
Additional Training: Continuing education may be required for maintenance of certification.
Laddering: Ladders into Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science Degree
3 + 4 Applied Associate Program
Medical Assisting (with Phlebotomy Certificate)
Medical Assisting Applied Associates (with Professional Certificate in Phlebotomy) Curriculum – 60 credits
The Associate in Applied Science degree program in Medical Assisting provides graduates with the clinical and administrative skills necessary to be a successful allied healthcare professional. Medical Assistants work primarily in physicians’ offices and medical clinics. Students in this allied health program will learn how to prepare patients for various examinations, assist physicians with minor office surgeries, draw blood, perform tests and treatments, administer injections and medications, maintain medical records, and perform administrative tasks.
This program requires the completion of 60 credits.
General Education Requirements – 21 credits
Medical Assisting Core Courses – 39 credits
- ALH108 Medical Terminology and Pharmacology *
- ALH112 Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology I *
- ALH115 Medical Insurance
- ALH122 Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology II *
- ALH145 Allied Health Procedures
- ALH180 Medical Administrative Procedures
- ALH208 Clinical Procedures
- ALH210 Clinical Techniques
- ALH230 Disease and Diagnostic Methods
- ALH299 Medical Assisting Internship
- ALH310 Medical Laboratory
- ALH350 Medical Seminar
*indicates online
Medical Assisting Associates (with Professional Certificate in Phlebotomy)
Term/ Marking Period | Fall / Marking Period 1 | Winter/ Marking Period 2 | Spring/ Marking Period 3 | Summer off | Fall Term CPC | Winter Term CPC | Spring Term CPC | Summer Term CPC | Fall Term CPC |
Courses | ALH108 Medical Terminology and Pharmacology *online | ALH112 Essentials Anatomy and Physiology I *online | ALH122 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology II *online ENG101 College Comp *online | Citizenship and Intercultural Competency elective IDS102 Introduction to Information Literacy IDS101 CPC Foundations | IDS102 Introduction to Information Literacy COM101 Introduction to Human Communication ENG101 College Composition | Integrative Learning elective MTH105 or MTH125 ALH145 ALH Procedures (evening) | ALH208 Clinical Procedures (evening) ALH310 Medical Laboratory (evening) ALH115 Medical Insurance (online) ALH230 Diseases and Diagnostic Methods (online) | ALH350 Medical Seminar (evening) ALH180 Medical Administrative Procedures (online) ALH210 Clinical Techniques + Winter ALH299 Internship | |
Location | Online | Online | Online | 9 credits CPC | 9 credits CPC | 9 credits CPC | 12 credits CPC | 9 credits + 3 credits internship | |
3-credit course | 3-credit course | 3-credit courses | One 11-week term | One 11-week term | One 11-week term | One 11-week terms | Two 11- week terms |
* 60 credit AAS College in High School Price (for credits only) = $25,832 ($1,400 in CHS credits, $24,432 in CPC credits)
* 60 credit AAS CPC Price (for credits only) $30,540
Courses meet on M-W-F or T/TR Schedule at CPC
ALH courses are on ground
General Education courses vary in modality
Expected Jobs: Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, EKG Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Unit/Ward Clerk in hospital, Claims Examiner
Additional Training: Continuing education required to maintain certification.
Laddering: Ladders into Healthcare Management Degree Completion Program
About Central Penn College
Central Penn College is a private, for-profit college accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. We are committed to providing students with the education needed for employment and advancement in their chosen fields. Our articulation agreements with high schools allow students to earn college and high school credit simultaneously and transfer credits into the College.