1. 1200 Amburn Rd Texas City, Texas 77591 www.com.edu COM Learning Center 200 Parker Ct. League City, TX 77573

2.  Credits : Receive both high school and college credit by taking one class.  Transferable : All academic dual credit course offered by College of the Mainland comply with Texas Core Curriculum.  Low cost : Dual credit students pay less for college courses than traditional college students. Average cost at COM is about $465 per semester in district / $705 out of district ( 2 classes ). Whereas, DC students pay $200 per semester in district / $250 out of district (2 classes).  Convenience : Students can take courses at their high school campus, at the learning center in League City, our main campus in Texas City or online, depending on the arrangements made with their high school.  Credits : Receive both high school and college credit by taking one class.  Transferable : All academic dual credit course offered by College of the Mainland comply with Texas Core Curriculum.  Low cost : Dual credit students pay less for college courses than traditional college students. Average cost at COM is about $465 per semester in district / $705 out of district ( 2 classes ). Whereas, DC students pay $200 per semester in district / $250 out of district (2 classes).  Convenience : Students can take courses at their high school campus, at the learning center in League City, our main campus in Texas City or online, depending on the arrangements made with their high school. Why Dual Credit?

3. COM resources: Dual credit students are official college students with access to the full range of COM resources. college and career planning services college library – extended hours physical fitness facilities computer labs academic support services – tutoring, Speaking, Reading, & Writing Center, math lab Student Center – activities on campus  Support: Dual credit students learn what college professors expect while they are still in familiar surroundings and have the support of their high school and families. COM resources: Dual credit students are official college students with access to the full range of COM resources. college and career planning services college library – extended hours physical fitness facilities computer labs academic support services – tutoring, Speaking, Reading, & Writing Center, math lab Student Center – activities on campus  Support: Dual credit students learn what college professors expect while they are still in familiar surroundings and have the support of their high school and families. Resources + Support = Success

4. Core Curriculum College of the Mainland complies with The Higher Education Coordinating Board, and House Bill 2183, adopted by the 70th Texas Legislature, which defined Core Curriculum as “the curriculum in the liberal arts, humanities, and sciences, and political, social, and cultural history, that all undergraduates of an institution of higher education are required to complete before receiving an academic undergraduate degree.” This component of undergraduate education is also known as General Education.

5. Core Curriculum Core Components and Course Selections Credit Hours COMMUNICATION - 2 courses: ENGL 1301, 1302, 2311 6 MATHEMATICS - 1 course: MATH 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332, 1342, 2312, 2413 3 LIFE and PHYSICAL SCIENCES - 2 courses: BIOL 1406, 1407, 2401. 2402; CHEM 1405, 1407, 1411, 1412; GEOL 1403, 1404, 1405, 1447; PHYS 1401, 1402, 1403, 1404, 1410, 2425, 2426 8 LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY and CULTURE - 1 course: ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2342, 2343, 2351; HUMA 1301, 1302; PHIL 1301, 1304, 2306; SPAN 2311, 2312 3 AMERICAN HISTORY - 2 courses: HIST 1301, 1302, 2301 6 Core Components and Course Selections Credit Hours CREATIVE ARTS - 1 course: ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304; DRAM 1310, 2366; ENGL 2307; MUSI 1301, 1304, 1306, 1307, 1308, 1309, 13103 GOVERNMENT/POLITICAL SCIENCE - 2 courses: GOVT 2305, 2306 6 SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES - 1 course: ECON 2301, 2302; PSYC 2301, 2314; SOCI 1301 3 Additional Core Curriculum Requirements - 2 course: *PSYC 1300 or *EDUC 1300 and PHED 1164 4 Total Core Curriculum Hours 42 * PSYC 1300 and EDUC 1300 must be completed within the students first 12 hours attempted at College of the Mainland.

6. Dual Credit Academy 2016-2017 Programs  Graphic Design - Graphic Design Certificate  Computer Information Systems – Programming Marketable Skills Achievement Award – SQL Server  Computer Networking Fundamentals Marketable Skills Achievement Award – Networking Fundamentals  WeldingEntry Level Welding Certificate  Cosmetology - High School Operator Certificate (Eligible for State License)  Criminal Justice – 12 hours of transferable credit  CAD DraftingCAD Drafting Certificate 2D/3D Modeling Certificate  Medical AssistantMedical Assistant Certificate  Pharmacy TechnologyPharmacy Technician Certificate

7. According to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) when a student reaches 18 years of age or attends a postsecondary institution, such as College of the Mainland, he or she becomes an “eligible student,” and all rights under FERPA transfer from the parent to the student. This is an opportunity for your student to gain their voice. If they are struggling in class or have a concern about the course, they should talk with the professor. If they will need to miss class for an appointment, surgery, or family issue, they are the ones who should let the professor know; as well as their high school counselor. THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:  Grades will be on a students college transcript, which is permanent.  Material is not censored.  Dual Credit is not for every student. Who’s ready for to be in college?

8. Dual Credit Advantages Dual Credit courses are college courses that are taught by college staff. They are true college courses, thus they are more rigorous than regular high school courses. Credit earned in a dual credit course is considered college credit, and can be accepted by any college or university nationwide depending on their transfer credit policy. Dual credit represents guaranteed college credit if the student plans to attend a public college or university in Texas. This can represent a tremendous college savings as students can complete enough college credits in high school to complete their freshman year of study at a greatly reduced cost.

9. Higher One Card COM has partnered with Higher One to deliver your financial refunds. If your student is due a refund from College of the Mainland, for any reason, the money will appear on this card. There is no need to activate the card until you know a refund is due. If you have questions about the COM Plus Card, your account options or about Higher One, please visit COMPLUSCARD.com to learn more. COM has partnered with Higher One to deliver your financial refunds. If your student is due a refund from College of the Mainland, for any reason, the money will appear on this card. There is no need to activate the card until you know a refund is due. If you have questions about the COM Plus Card, your account options or about Higher One, please visit COMPLUSCARD.com to learn more. Cost of Dual Credit  In District: $200 for 1-2 classes per semester - $250 out of district for 1-2 classes  Plus an additional $75 for 3 rd class - if taken  Online classes have additional $35 or hybrid $25 fee  Lab classes will have fees apply  Textbooks purchased separately  Homework software maybe needed to purchase; usually comes with the cost of book  In District: $200 for 1-2 classes per semester - $250 out of district for 1-2 classes  Plus an additional $75 for 3 rd class - if taken  Online classes have additional $35 or hybrid $25 fee  Lab classes will have fees apply  Textbooks purchased separately  Homework software maybe needed to purchase; usually comes with the cost of book

10. 2016 Dual Credit Summer Seminar All new dual credit students must attend a session prior to Fall 2016 Meetings will be held at both the Learning Center in League City and our Texas City campus. Dates and Sign up information will be given at dual credit registrations. Session topics:  Web Advisor  College schedule  Black Board  COM email  Class expectations  Syllabus

11. Any Questions? College of the Mainland 1200 Amburn Rd Texas City, TX 77591 409-933-8679