What are the benefits of Dual Credit courses?
- Facilitates the transition between high school and college
- Reduces the time needed to complete a degree program
- Raises student motivation and aspiration
- Increases post-secondary enrollment
- Reduces the cost of a college education
- Reduces high school dropout rates
- Prepares students for college course work
How do I enroll in Dual Credit?
After you begin your Tech Campus class, your instructor and representatives from the College of Lake County or Missouri University of Science and Technology will work with you to become enrolled.
What does it cost to enroll in Dual Credit?
There is absolutely no cost to students that enroll in dual credit. In fact, students will never have to pay for the college credits earned while taking a Tech Campus class. This equates to a savings of $138 per credit hour that is earned at Tech Campus.
Do I have to be enrolled at Tech Campus for 2 years to earn Dual Credit?
No, you can earn dual credit if you are only enrolled for one year at Tech Campus.
How are Dual Credit courses different from high school AP courses?
Both types of courses are taught at the college level, but students in dual credit courses gain college credit immediately after successfully completing the course. In an AP course, students must pass the end-of-course exam to be eligible to apply for college credit once they graduate from high school. With dual credit courses, students do not have to wait to be awarded college credit.
How important is taking a Dual Credit course for college admissions?
Depending on the dual credit course and the grade given, a student enrolling and completing dual credit classes is usually a good sign that their motivation and academic interest in attending college is high. Colleges may see dual credit work as a positive when considering an application for admission or advanced academic standing in an honors program.
