1. Grayson College
Dual Credit: Taking college courses for high school credit.
Paula Cavender, Director of Grayson College Dual Credit

2. Why I’m here…hopefully I can answer questions.
What is Dual Credit?
Why Dual Credit?
How much $?
What now?

3. Dual Credit courses are COLLEGE LEVEL courses!
What is Dual Credit?
Students have the opportunity to earn BOTH
college credit high school credit
simultaneously.
Dual Credit courses are COLLEGE LEVEL courses!

4. THIS IS A REAL COLLEGE COURSE!
What is Dual Credit?
THIS IS A REAL COLLEGE COURSE!
Logging in to new systems- My Viking/Canvas
May be taught by college instructor or HS teacher with college teaching qualifications
This can provide new challenges for the dual credit student
It’s harder than High School
Students must be more responsible
College courses cost $- so do textbooks
FALL semester then SPRING semester
Transferable

5. Which Dual Credit courses are usually offered?
Texas Core Curriculum (Transfer)
FALL- HIST 1301 and PSYC 2301 or SPCH 1311
SPRING-HIST 1302 and PSYC 2301 or SPCH 1311
FALL- ENGL 1301 and ECON 2301
SPRING-ENGL 1302 and GOVT 2305
Additional Opportunities, depending on what’s offered at your HS:
FALL- BIOL 1406, MATH 1342, PSYC 2301
SPRING-BIOL 1407, MATH 1314, SPCH 1311

6.
Will they transfer?

7. Which Dual Credit courses are usually offered?
Texas Core Curriculum (Transfer)
FALL- HIST 1301 and PSYC 2301 or SPCH 1311
SPRING-HIST 1302 and PSYC 2301 or SPCH 1311
FALL- ENGL 1301 and ECON 2301
SPRING-ENGL 1302 and GOVT 2305
Additional Opportunities, depending on what’s offered at your HS:
FALL- BIOL 1406, MATH 1342, PSYC 2301
SPRING-BIOL 1407, MATH 1314, SPCH 1311

8. Technical Courses- College Level CTE courses
Lead to a Certificate and degree
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
WELDING
ELECTRICAL
HEATING & AIR
BUSINESS
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CHILD CARE
CULINARY ARTS
COSMETOLOGY

9. Dual Credit is an excellent opportunity to earn college credits early.
Why Dual Credit?
Dual Credit is an excellent opportunity to earn college credits early.
Taste of what college is like
Get a jumpstart on your degree
Community college tuition is more affordable $$$$
Gain a certificate or two-year degree and go to work

10. Why Dual Credit?
Learn to be on your own to manage your time, prepare, meet deadlines
Transition to adulthood
Permanent part of your academic record- DC students usually do better in their courses!

11. How much $? Seniors: FALL SPRING 530.00 530.00 Juniors: FALL SPRING
About $265 per course/ per semester
Seniors:
FALL SPRING
English 1301 ENGL 1302
GOVT 2305 ECON 2301
Juniors:
FALL SPRING
HIST 1301 HIST 1302

12. Dual Credit Scholarships?
Free Lunch Program- 100% Tuition waived
Reduced Lunch Program- 50% Tuition waived
Responsible for textbooks/supplies
Advanced Manufacturing Program Scholarships Available

13. But…….Compared to University tuition………..
Freshmen required to live in residence halls
Meal plans
More fees
Tuition more expensive

14. 280.00

15. $

16. What now??? Apply to Grayson College Meet Testing Requirement
Permission from High School
Commit

17. Steps to Enrollment Student Student Placement Testing Purchase Books
Step 1 Apply
Apply to the COLLEGE
Permission Form to High School
Placement Testing
Step 2 Permission
High School will check over the form.
High School will attach Placement Testing/OtherInformation.
High School will send forms to Grayson College.
Step 3 Enroll
Grayson will enroll you in class
Grayson will contact you once enrolled
Step 4 Pay
You must pay your tuition
Purchase Books
Instructions will be sent via !
Student
Student

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