Elgin Community College Dual Credit Programs COLLEGE TRANSITIONS & DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION RODRIGO LOPEZ, MPA ASSISTANT DEAN OF SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS ROLOPEZ@ELGIN.EDU
EARLY COLLEGE CREDIT • DUAL CREDIT • Organized program with signed agreements between the school districts and Elgin Community College – students take college courses at ECC and earn both high school and college credit. Credit is earned while in high school. • ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) • High school students enroll in College Board’s Advance Placement courses and earn a qualifying score on the AP exam. Official scores must be sent to the college. Credit is awarded after matriculation to college. • DUAL ENROLLMENT • Qualified, individual high school students take college courses on their own – for college credit only (high school credit may or may not be awarded). Credit is earned while in high school.
ADVANTAGES OF DUAL CREDIT • Upon successful completion, earn both college credit and high school credit • Students learn the rigors of college work early. They are able to adjust study habits to college work before they have to deal with the total college experience • Saves students and parents money • Students can complete entry-level general education, elective, or career and technical courses • Significantly lower costs than they would experience at four-year public or private institution of higher education
DUAL CREDIT: PART-TIME OPTIONS GENERAL EDUCATION CAREER TECHINICAL EDUCATION Part- time Dual Credit program on ECC’s Part- time Dual Credit program on ECC’s campus. Students are enrolled in 1-2 general campus. Students are enrolled in a Career- Technical Education programs (i.e. Basic education courses each semester. Students Nursing Assistant, Criminal Justice, etc.) and can earn a total of 12 transferable credits. complete 2-3 courses each semester. Classes are taught on ECC’s campus during the Students earn a total of 15 credits and earn week in the afternoon. Students can complete college-level courses in psychology, sociology, certifications (if applicable). humanities, calculus, English, foreign ◦ Career-Technical Pathways language, etc. ◦ Basic Vocational Specialist (BVS) Certificates ◦ BVS in Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program ◦ General Education Core Curriculum ◦ BVS in EMS ◦ Major Electives ◦ Industry Credentials ◦ Transfer Degree Requirements ◦ Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) ◦ EMT Basic Certification
DUAL CREDIT: PART-TIME OPTIONS BASIC NURSING ASSISTANT & CLINICAL LAB TECH PROGRAM 9340 - Basic Nurse Assistant & Clinical Lab Technology Year 1 Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program NUR 105 (9341) 7 Credits Phlebotomy CLT 101 (9338) 3 Credits Clinical Lab Assistant Skills I CLT 105 (9339) 2 Credits Clinical Lab Assistant Skills II CLT 106 (9344) 3 Credits Certificate: BVS in Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program Industry Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant Summer Clinical Lab Technology Practicum I CLT 120 1.5 Credits Certificate: BVS in Phlebotomy Industry Certification: Phlebotomy ASCP Year 2 Principles of Biology BIO 110 (9336) 4 Credits Introduction to Psychology PSY 100 (9517) 3 Credits Human Anatomy & Physiology I BIO 245 (9346) 5 Credits
DUAL CREDIT: PART-TIME OPTIONS GENERAL EDUCATION Course Title Course ID ECC Credits (#) General Education Requirement – These courses fulfill a general education core requirement. As part of students’ baccalaureate education, American Government # POS 150 3 a series of courses in varying disciplines are required prior/during the #, + Calculus with Analytic Geometry II MTH 210 5 completion of specified (i.e. Major/Minor) courses that are selected for the #, + Calculus with Analytic Geometry III MTH 230 5 program of study that is being completed. These courses have a high #, + English Composition 1 ENG 101 3 transferability rate and are typically completed within the first couple of # English Composition 2 ENG 102 3 years in college. Ethics # HUM 216 3 (=) Elective – These courses help a student towards the successful General Education Statistics # MTH 102 3 completion of their required elective hours. Each program/institution sets a #, + Introduction to Psychology PSY 100 3 minimum of courses that students must complete separate from general #, + Introduction to Sociology SOC 100 3 education and major/minor specific courses. Often, these courses serve to # fulfill a prerequisite in a math or science sequence. Introduction to Western Humanities HUM 101 3 =, + Japanese I (Blended Format) JPN 101 3 (+) Prerequisite – These courses are required in order to continue in the =, + Japanese II (Blended Format) JPN 102 4 specified sequence (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and/or #, + Principles of Biology BIO 110 4 Physics). Students must earn at least a “C”. The courses will also satisfy Principles of Microeconomics # ECN 201 3 either a general education core requirement or be credited as electives.
DUAL CREDIT: FULL-TIME OPTION SENIOR PATHWAY - GENERAL EDUCATION ◦ Students are enrolled in 4-5 general education courses each semester ◦ Students can earn a total of 30+ transferable credits each year ◦ Students are fully integrated into the college atmosphere ◦ Students are provided with the guidance and academic advising ◦ Courses are aligned to an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, or CTE degrees ◦ All high school graduation requirements will be completed* ◦ Students will be able to continue their participation in high school activities and clubs* ◦ Students will be welcomed to joined clubs & organizations at ECC *High school district might have additional policies/requirements
DUAL CREDIT: FULL-TIME OPTION JUNIOR PATHWAY – FIRE SCIENCE AND SAFETY ◦ Students are enrolled in both Fire Science and Safety and General Education courses ◦ Students will complete the Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science and Safety degree ◦ Students are fully integrated into the college atmosphere ◦ Students are provided with the guidance and academic advising ◦ All high school graduation requirements will be completed* ◦ Weekly Progress Meetings at high schools ◦ Students will be able to continue their participation in high school activities and clubs* ◦ Students will be welcomed to joined clubs & organizations at ECC *High school district might have additional policies/requirements
DUAL CREDIT: FULL-TIME OPTION Things to Consider ◦ Students involved in extra-curricular high school activities, will need to ensure they can commit to an 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m. school day ◦ ECC’s academic calendar is different from high school calendar. ◦ The grades will result in a permanent college transcript ◦ Students must follow all college policies and procedures (i.e. Code of Conduct) ◦ Students are required to work closely with their high school counselor and ECC staff ◦ Students will complete a rigorous college curriculum ◦ Academic Plans will be unique to student’s intended major and institution ◦ 1 Year Program – Courses are preselected by ECC and HS Districts
“HOW DO I ENROLL?” ADMISSIONS PROCESS ◦ Meet and discuss the dual credit program/s with your guidance counselor ◦ Complete online application ◦ Submit high school transcripts ◦ Meet all minimum competencies and prerequisites (English, reading, and math) ◦ Dual Credit Office will provide the high school with a roster of eligible students. ◦ High schools will meet with students and confirm admission
TIMELINE AND DEADLINES
Next Steps from ECC Admission Decision ◦ Elgin Community College will send a “Acknowledgement Letter” to indicate the application has been processed ◦ Upon confirming testing and other requirements, guidance counselor will communicate the admission decision directly to students Dual Credit Welcome Night and Student Orientation ◦ After students have been accepted to their program, they will receive an official invitation to attend a mandatory Welcome Night event and Student Orientation. Parents highly encouraged to attend “Welcome Night. ECC Student Portal & Email ◦ This will be the primary channel of communication. Schedules will be available through the student portal prior to the start of the semester. Set-up instructions will provided at orientation. Bookstore & Support Services ◦ Information about textbooks and campus support services will be available during the Welcome Night and Student Orientation
Frequently Asked Questions • Who do I meet with at the high school? • Does the high school have additional requirements? • What if the student is enrolled in an Advanced Placement course? • What costs will the student be responsible for paying? • Who can we talk to if we have follow up questions? • How will admission, testing, and scheduling decisions be communicated? • What will the semester schedule be like? • Will students be allowed to participate in athletics/activities at the high school? • When is the deadline to change course selections? • Midterm and Final grades – How will the school be notified? • How do I find out which programs are offered through my high school?
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