Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà University's Dual-Credit Program

Tiger Today, where to tomorrow?

Your opportunities expand when you enroll in Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà University’s dual-credit program.

 

Current high school sophomores, juniors and seniors eager to challenge themselves and jump-start their undergraduate degree can take college-level courses from Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà faculty at a reduced rate, drastically lessening the time and cost of a degree. Credits apply to a bachelor’s degree at Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà University in any of our 30+ majors, and are transferable to other four-year institutions.

Start college on the right foot — and miles ahead — with as many as 33 credit hours to your name. Dual-credit classes are taught online by Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà faculty. And when combined with Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ’s liberal arts approach, will push you to think critically and creatively, communicate effectively and navigate complex topics. A valuable skill set that sets you apart as a leader in any career.

The Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Dual-Credit Difference

Being a Dual-Credit Program student comes with a lot of perks:

33+
Credit Hours Applied to a Bachelor's Degree
$75
Per Credit Hour Reduced Tuition Rate Saves You Hundreds
∞
Opportunities with the Time and Money You Save Earning a Degree

A Pathway for Every Degree.

Check off general requirements or dive into studying your dream career. Pre-designed pathways ensure you meet standards through a set of courses that apply to an academic major at Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà University and most other four-year institutions.

Complete up to 33 credit hours of general requirements that can be applied toward any bachelor’s degree at Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ. Get a taste of the immersive liberal arts education synonymous with Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà as you take courses focused on foundational areas of knowledge: 

  • Community and Identity 
  • Rhetorical Communication
  • Global and Cultural Context 
  • Scientific Perspectives
  • Human Creativity
  • In Search of Meaning and Values
  • Liberal Arts Studies
  • Experiential Learning 
  • Mathematical Reasoning

Find out more about the Core Pathway

Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà has a reputation of being one of the best educator preparatory programs and is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
 

The Education pathway prepares future teachers and educators with the skills, resources and confidence to lead a classroom or school. Dual-Credit Program students enrolled in this pathway will earn credit toward their bachelor’s degree in early or secondary education.
 

Students enrolled in the Education pathway are also encouraged to take courses in the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Core pathway to complement their education courses.

 

Find out more about the Education Pathway

Are you interested in a career in Exercise Science?  Exercise Science is the study of movement and the associated functional responses and adaptations. A degree in Exercise Science can lead to a career in Personal Training, Corporate Wellness, Strength and Conditioning, or preparation to be admitted into a pre-professional graduate program in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy.

You can begin exploring your major and career through the Exercise Science pathway.   

Find out more about the Exercise Science Pathway

Why do stories matter? The answer to this question is where your individual passion meets your professional goals. Our interdisciplinary program will prepare you for careers in medicine, healthcare, law, film and media, writing and publishing, communications, marketing, data analytics, education, and much more. You will develop a blend of life skills and professional credentials, thanks to innovative courses like Narrative Medicine and Environmental Literature and opportunities to showcase your talents with The New Xanadu, the new multimedia platform for students in our program.

Our dual-credit pathway opens the door to endless possibilities. It gives you a head start on crafting the stories that matter to you, including the stories of who you want to become and how soon. Graduate in three years or less, or take your time and combine your English major with other credentials and experiences on campus. Either way, the English Department at Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà University has the path for you, whatever you care about and wherever you want to go.

Find out more about the English Pathway

Courses begin August 14th and end December 14th.

 

Course NumberCourse TitleCreditsLocation
AST-103-HSIntroduction to Astronomy3.0 CreditsWEB
CMP-145-HSProblem Solving and Programming3.0 CreditsWEB
EDU-101-HSFoundations to Education3.0 CreditsWEB
EDU-338-HSChild, Youth and Family Development3.0 CreditsWEB
EIS-115-HSLiving Religions3.0 CreditsWEB
ENG-101-HSEnglish Comp: Writing Seminar3.0 CreditsWEB
ENG-237-HSIntro to Literary Fiction3.0 CreditsWEB
HIS-205-HSHistory of the United States I3.0 CreditsWEB
HSI-212-HSMedical Terminology3.0 CreditsWEB
HHP-209-HSNutrition3.0 CreditsWEB
MTH-125-HSCollege Algebra with Trigonometry

3.0 Credits

 

WEB
PSI-101-HSAmerican Politics3.0 CreditsWEB
PSY-117-HSIntroduction to Psychology3.0 CreditsWEB

Download the Course Schedule

 

Course NumberCourse TitleCreditsLocation
EVS-205-HSPrinciples of Environmental Public Health3.0 CreditsWEB
ENG-237-HSIntroduction to Literary Fiction3.0 CreditsWEB
CMP-201-HSInstructional Technology3.0 CreditsWEB
EDS-207-HSIntroduction to Exceptional Children3.0 CreditsWEB
EIS-105-HSIntro to Bible3.0 CreditsWEB
HIS-206-HSHistory of the United States II3.0 CreditsWEB
HHP-345-HSExercise Physiology3.0 CreditsWEB
HHP-209-HSNutrition3.0 CreditsWEB
MTH-125-HSCollege Algebra with Trigonometry3.0 CreditsWEB
PSY-255-HSChild and Adolescent Development3.0 CreditsWEB
PSI-101-HSAmerican Politics3.0 CreditsWEB
ENG-101-HSEnglish Comp: Writing Seminar3.0 CreditsWEB

Complete up to 33 credit hours of general requirements that can be applied toward any bachelor’s degree at Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ. Get a taste of the immersive liberal arts education synonymous with Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà as you take courses focused on foundational areas of knowledge: 

  • Community and Identity 
  • Rhetorical Communication
  • Global and Cultural Context 
  • Scientific Perspectives
  • Human Creativity
  • In Search of Meaning and Values
  • Liberal Arts Studies
  • Experiential Learning 
  • Mathematical Reasoning

Find out more about the Core Pathway

Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà has a reputation of being one of the best educator preparatory programs and is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
 

The Education pathway prepares future teachers and educators with the skills, resources and confidence to lead a classroom or school. Dual-Credit Program students enrolled in this pathway will earn credit toward their bachelor’s degree in early or secondary education.
 

Students enrolled in the Education pathway are also encouraged to take courses in the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Core pathway to complement their education courses.

 

Find out more about the Education Pathway

Are you interested in a career in Exercise Science?  Exercise Science is the study of movement and the associated functional responses and adaptations. A degree in Exercise Science can lead to a career in Personal Training, Corporate Wellness, Strength and Conditioning, or preparation to be admitted into a pre-professional graduate program in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy.

You can begin exploring your major and career through the Exercise Science pathway.   

Find out more about the Exercise Science Pathway

Why do stories matter? The answer to this question is where your individual passion meets your professional goals. Our interdisciplinary program will prepare you for careers in medicine, healthcare, law, film and media, writing and publishing, communications, marketing, data analytics, education, and much more. You will develop a blend of life skills and professional credentials, thanks to innovative courses like Narrative Medicine and Environmental Literature and opportunities to showcase your talents with The New Xanadu, the new multimedia platform for students in our program.

Our dual-credit pathway opens the door to endless possibilities. It gives you a head start on crafting the stories that matter to you, including the stories of who you want to become and how soon. Graduate in three years or less, or take your time and combine your English major with other credentials and experiences on campus. Either way, the English Department at Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà University has the path for you, whatever you care about and wherever you want to go.

Find out more about the English Pathway

Courses begin August 14th and end December 14th.

 

Course NumberCourse TitleCreditsLocation
AST-103-HSIntroduction to Astronomy3.0 CreditsWEB
CMP-145-HSProblem Solving and Programming3.0 CreditsWEB
EDU-101-HSFoundations to Education3.0 CreditsWEB
EDU-338-HSChild, Youth and Family Development3.0 CreditsWEB
EIS-115-HSLiving Religions3.0 CreditsWEB
ENG-101-HSEnglish Comp: Writing Seminar3.0 CreditsWEB
ENG-237-HSIntro to Literary Fiction3.0 CreditsWEB
HIS-205-HSHistory of the United States I3.0 CreditsWEB
HSI-212-HSMedical Terminology3.0 CreditsWEB
HHP-209-HSNutrition3.0 CreditsWEB
MTH-125-HSCollege Algebra with Trigonometry

3.0 Credits

 

WEB
PSI-101-HSAmerican Politics3.0 CreditsWEB
PSY-117-HSIntroduction to Psychology3.0 CreditsWEB

Download the Course Schedule

 

Course NumberCourse TitleCreditsLocation
EVS-205-HSPrinciples of Environmental Public Health3.0 CreditsWEB
ENG-237-HSIntroduction to Literary Fiction3.0 CreditsWEB
CMP-201-HSInstructional Technology3.0 CreditsWEB
EDS-207-HSIntroduction to Exceptional Children3.0 CreditsWEB
EIS-105-HSIntro to Bible3.0 CreditsWEB
HIS-206-HSHistory of the United States II3.0 CreditsWEB
HHP-345-HSExercise Physiology3.0 CreditsWEB
HHP-209-HSNutrition3.0 CreditsWEB
MTH-125-HSCollege Algebra with Trigonometry3.0 CreditsWEB
PSY-255-HSChild and Adolescent Development3.0 CreditsWEB
PSI-101-HSAmerican Politics3.0 CreditsWEB
ENG-101-HSEnglish Comp: Writing Seminar3.0 CreditsWEB

Discover Your Major, Discover Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ

Affordable - At Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà University, we reward students for their achievements both in and outside of the classroom. Through scholarships, grants, work-study, and on-campus employment, our students look forward to starting jobs, not payment plans.

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Discover Your Major, Discover Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ

Clubs and Organizations - With over 90 student-led clubs and organizations, including a Student Programming Board that sponsors competitions and guest appearances, our campus is a community. From Athletes to Zumba enthusiasts, there is a place for you at Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà University.

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Discover Your Major, Discover Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ

Undergraduate Research and Internships - Our students are active participants in their learning during class time. You should also expect to develop as professionals through a community service project, internship, and capstone project along with research opportunities in your chosen field.

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Discover Your Major, Discover Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ

Athletics - Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà University offers 22 intercollegiate sports. Tigers hail from around the globe, but they all have one thing in common: leadership. Do you have what it takes to become a future Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Tiger?

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Discover Your Major, Discover Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ

Honors Programs - The Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà experience is about more than earning a degree. We educate and encourage our Tigers in areas like leadership and service. Because where our alumni go, they need more than a degree. 

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Experiential Learning - Career, Leadership, and Service offers a range of programming for Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà students to experience workplace environments and gain valuable insight about specific industries.

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Discover Your Major, Discover Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ

Small Class Sizes - Small class sizes ensure one-on-one faculty attention. Soon, you’ll be on a first-name basis.

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The Process

 

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1.

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2. Register for Courses

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3. Pay Your Bill

Our Staff
Erin May, Director of Extended Learning Opportunities

- Director of Extended Learning Opportunities

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Kalli Brannagan, Assistant Director Extended Learning Opportunities

- Assistant Director Extended Learning Opportunities

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Abigail Davis, Extended Learning Opportunities Coordinator

- Extended Learning Opportunities Coordinator

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