Option 2 for NJ High School Students

Option 2 provides students with the opportunity to earn credits in a more personalized and independent manner, rather than the traditional “in-the-seat” course enrollment option. Option 2 offers alternative paths to high school credits that meet or exceed the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and are based on student interest or career goals.

HOW TO APPLY?

Fill out and scan the Endorsement Form. You will need to submit it as a PDF
Collect your high School transcript. You will need to submit it as a PDF
Complete the streamlined application form!

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Mason Gross Arts Online welcomes all NJ residents who are rising Juniors or Seniors in High School to enroll as non-matriculated Option 2 students. Contact your school district to inquire about the application process.

WHY CHOOSE RUTGERS?

100% Online & Asynchronous
Respondus Anti –Cheating Software
Rigorous & Engaging Courses
All course faculty hold PhD, MFA, MusEd, or EdD degrees
One-to-one feedback, Support, and Office Hours in All Courses
College Credits Earned
7 (2 credit) or 14-week (3 credit) courses

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Information for Administrators
Rutgers Arts Online offers several courses that meet New Jersey’s Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) standards. The syllabi included below may be submitted to a credit or curriculum committee for approval. Additional materials are available upon request

Information for Students and Parents
Approval for Option 2 courses must be obtained through your school district. Please confer with your guidance counselors for the necessary applications and deadlines. Please note that course must be pre-approved by the district if they are to count towards the student’s high school transcript and/or for a high school’s VPA requirement.

Eligible Courses

While the final determination of eligibility must be made by the local school district, Rutgers Arts Online will provide documentation demonstrating that our offerings are compliant with the NJ learning standards.

If the course you are interested in is not on this list, use the Contact Us form to request more information. We will work with your school district to determine eligibilty.

Option 2 for NJ High School Students

HOW TO APPLY?

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

WHY CHOOSE RUTGERS?

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Eligible Courses

If the course you are interested in is not on this list, use the Contact Us form to request more information. We will work with your school district to determine eligibilty.

Media Arts and You

Digital Photography Online

Introduction to Environmental Arts

Introduction to Music Theory