3. A college level course that counts as credit for both high school and college.
4. The decision to grant high school credit rests solely with each individual high school.
5. Curriculum content addresses exemplary educational outcomes of the college course as well as the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) as required by the Texas Education Agency. WHAT IS DUAL CREDIT?
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7. Allows students taking workforce courses the opportunity to graduate from Coastal Bend College with a Level 1 Certificate before they graduate from high school.
8. Gives students the opportunity to graduate from high school with a marketable skill.
13. Tuition Cost Savings The CBC Dual Credit Program offers substantial cost savings vs. classes taken after high school graduation at a community college or a 4-year institution. WHAT IS DUAL CREDIT? *Out-of-District CBC Tuition (with Registration fee) used for comparison purposes – does not include other fees, such as course fees. TAMUK used as example of 4-year Institution.
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15. Prior to registration, show qualifying college placement scores on the THEA, ASSET, or ACCUPLACER; or earn exemption with SAT, ACT, or TAKS scores. (Workforce courses do not require college placement scores)
22. Textbooks used must be college level and approved by the college. The student will be responsible for the purchase of textbooks and other supplies, unless the high school has made other arrangements.
23. Students will be limited to a maximum of two college courses per semester, unless granted permission prior to registration by the high school principal and either the CBC Director of Academic Programs or the CBC Director of Workforce Programs.
24. Students will be responsible for following all rules of CBC and their respective high school.
25. Students enrolled in Dual Credit courses are taking college level courses and will be treated accordingly. Students are protected by the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).Eligibility Requirements
37. SpeechDual Credit Courses These courses may be offered in different locations; such as the high school campus or the college campus. Courses offered on the college campus may be made up of a combination of high school students and college students. These courses may be delivered in a variety of ways: face-to-face (traditional), via the internet, through interactive television, or by a combination of these (hybrid).
50. Certified Nursing AssistantDual Credit Courses Note: Students enrolled in a certificate program of one year or less are not required to take the THEA or other approved college placement test if they have achieved the minimum high school passing scores on the TAKS.
56. Dual Credit Program For more information on the CBC Dual Credit Program, please contact – Ann Harrell Debbie Branstetter Dual Credit Director Dual Credit Liaison 361.592.1615 ext 4076 361.592.1615 ext 4053 Coastal Bend College
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