Dual Credit

Dual - credit Program

Starting college can be overwhelming, but there is a way to better prepare for college. Why not read on to et a better understanding of how dual- credit programs can help you transition into college.

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Courses Offered

Courses offered for dual credit stem from agreements between high schools, universities and community colleges whereby a high school junior or senior enrolls in a college course and simultaneously earns college credit and high school credit for the course. Partnerships between secondary schools and colleges and universities have enabled high school students to earn college credits before graduating from high school, making their *transition to the collegiate campus smoother and their likelihood of graduating from college greater. Courses are offered by accredited colleges and include both academic and career/technical courses. While most students take basic core courses such as English, history, math and social science, coursework may include areas such as culinary arts or criminal justice, depending on the various degree plans offered by each community college. College courses offered for dual credit may be taught at the college campus or the high school campus by credentialed instructors; that is, instructors must be qualified according to criteria established by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools http://www.sacs.org/ (SACS). Courses offered for dual credit include the same content and rigor as courses taught to other college students, utilizing the same instructors, curriculum and policies.

Particpating institutions

Belhaven University
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American college of Health & Technology
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Highly ranked Belhaven University stands among select Christian colleges and universities with national influence, and has been repeatedly named one of “America’s 100 Best College Buys." The University offers 70 areas of study including academic majors and concentrations....

With over 30 years of experience, American College of Health and Technology (ACHT), which is licensed by the Florida Department of Education – Commission for Independent Education #4986, was founded in helping students succeed by educators....