CAP 023 - CAP Health and Nutrition

Credits: 5
This course is designed for students seeking an adult high school diploma through the High School 21+ Program, students studying for the GED exam, and students seeking educational enrichment. Course content emphasizes the importance of knowledge, attitudes, and practices relating to personal health and wellness. Students will also gain familiarity with evidence-based writing, reading for comprehension, computer/media literacy, mathematics, and employability concepts used in health and nutrition. This course is designed to prepare students for a successful transition to college-level courses and to develop the behaviors and values relevant to success in higher education and the labor market. Students who successfully complete this course can earn High School 21+ credit in Health; students may earn additional credits in other subject areas if they demonstrate the requisite competencies. All students under 19 years of age must have a signed release from the last school they attended. Students 16-17 years of age must first be admitted to the College following the Alternative Education Program (AEP) eligibility or Underage Admissions policy, which is available in the High School Programs office.