Preparing for the STEM Pathways? Dual Enrollment and College Major Choice in STEM

• In Event: Identity in STEM: Managing Space, Place, and Pathways

Abstract

This study uses a nationally representative dataset to disaggregate the influence of DE course-taking (i.e., participation, subject area of DE credits, number of DE credits) on students’ STEM major selection in college, particularly for the historically underrepresented students in STEM. We find that taking DE courses is positively associated with an increased probability of majoring in STEM, especially at the baccalaureate level. No significant relationship was detected between DE in Math/Science and STEM major choice, and the probability of majoring in STEM with fewer DE credits is not more or less sensitive to DE credits than those with more DE credits.

Authors

• Xiaodan Hu, Northern Illinois University
  Presenting Author

• Hsun-Yu Chan, National Taiwan Normal University
  Presenting Author