What Are Dual Credit Courses?

Dual Credit courses are offered in a variety of subject areas including math, science, english, economics, history, government and a wide variety of technical courses. Dual Credit courses are taught either at the college or at the high school. Courses are taught by college faculty or by qualified high school instructors who meet the same criteria as college faculty. Dual Credit academic courses are transferable to all Texas public colleges and universities and to some private and out-of-state institutions.

What Are the Benefits?

Dual Credit offers motivated high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn college and high school credits simultaneously. As a Dual Credit student, you can:

• Save money on college tuition.
• Finish college faster.
• Enjoy an easier transition to college-level coursework and college life.

Who Can Enroll?

To participate in the Dual Credit program, you must:

• Be enrolled in good standing in the 11th or 12th grade of a participating high school, private, charter or home school.
• Have approval from a high school counselor.
• Fulfill appropriate admissions criteria to the college.
• Meet minimum test scores.

If you are interested in a Dual Credit course, check with your high school counselor.