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Elgin Community College Dual Credit Programs

RODRIGO LOPEZ

ASSISTANT DEAN OF SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS ROLOPEZ@ELGIN.EDU

GINNY WOLAK

DUAL CREDIT COORDINATOR VWOLAK@ELGIN.EDU

November 1, 2018

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.

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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

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DUAL CREDIT: PART-TIME OPTIONS

CAREER TECHINICAL EDUCATION

Part-time Dual Credit program on ECC’s

• campus. Students are enrolled in a Career-

Technical Education programs (i.e. Basic Nursing Assistant, Criminal Justice, etc.) and complete 2-3 courses each semester. Students earn a total of 15 credits each year and earn certifications (if applicable).

• Career-Technical Pathways
• Basic Vocational Specialist (BVS) Certificates
• BVS in Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program
• BVS in EMS
• Industry Credentials
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• EMT Basic Certification

GENERAL EDUCATION

Part-time Dual Credit program on ECC’s

• campus. Students are enrolled in 1-2 general

education courses each semester. Students can earn a total of 12 transferable credits. Classes are taught on ECC’s campus during the week in the afternoon. Students can complete college-level courses in psychology, sociology, humanities, calculus, English, foreign language, etc.

• General Education Core Curriculum
• Major Electives
• Transfer Degree Requirements

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DUAL CREDIT: PART-TIME OPTIONS

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GENERAL EDUCATION

DUAL CREDIT: PART-TIME OPTIONS

(#) General Education Requirement – These courses fulfill a general education core requirement. As part of students’ baccalaureate education, a series of courses in varying disciplines are required prior/during the completion of specified (i.e. Major/Minor) courses that are selected for the program of study that is being completed. These courses have a high transferability rate and are typically completed within the first couple of years in college. (=) Elective – These courses help a student towards the successful completion of their required elective hours. Each program/institution sets a minimum of courses that students must complete separate from general education and major/minor specific courses. Often, these courses serve to fulfill a prerequisite in a math or science sequence. (+) Prerequisite – These courses are required in order to continue in the specified sequence (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and/or Physics). Students must earn at least a “C”. The courses will also satisfy either a general education core requirement or be credited as electives.

Course Title Course ID

General Chemistry I CHM 142 General Chemistry II CHM 143 General Education Statistics MTH 102 Intermediate Spanish I SPN 101 Intermediate Spanish II SPN 102 Introduction to Literature LIT 201 Introduction to Psychology PSY 100 Introduction to Sociology SOC 100 Introduction to Western Humanities HUM 101 Japanese I (Blended Format) JPN 101 Japanese II (Blended Format) JPN 102 Music Appreciation MUS 105 Principles of Biology BIO 110 Principles of Microeconomics ECN 201 Principles of Macroeconomics ECN 202 Statistics I MTH 120 Trigonometry MTH 114 Course Title Course ID

American Government POS 150 Anatomy and Physiology I BIO 245 Art Appreciation ART 115 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I MTH 190 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II MTH 210 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III MTH 230 College Algebra MTH 112 Elementary Spanish I SPN 101 Elementary Spanish II SPN 102 Engineering Physics I PHY 211 Engineering Physics II PHY 212 English Composition I ENG 101 English Composition II ENG 102 Ethics HUM 216 Fundamentals of Speech CMS 101

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DUAL CREDIT: PART-TIME OPTION

• Students are enrolled in 1-2 courses each semester
• Students choose between general education and CTE courses
• Courses are limited and have been pre-selected by ECC and school district
• All classes are scheduled in the afternoon at ECC’s main campus
• Courses are aligned to an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, or CTE degree
• Certain CTE programs may require additional expenses (i.e. BNA)
• Courses may fulfill high school graduation requirements
• Students will be able to continue their participation in high school activities and clubs*
• Students are welcome to join clubs & organizations at ECC

*High school district might have additional policies/requirements

JUNIOR AND SENIOR ENROLLMENT

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DUAL CREDIT: FULL-TIME OPTION

• Students are enrolled in 4-5 general education courses each semester
• Students can earn a total of 30+ transferable credits
• Courses are limited and have been pre-selected by ECC and school district
• All classes are scheduled at ECC’s main campus
• Students are fully integrated into the college atmosphere
• Students meet with ECC’s academic advising department
• Courses are aligned to an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, or CTE degree
• All high school graduation requirements will be completed*
• Students will be able to continue their participation in high school activities and clubs*
• Students are welcome to join clubs & organizations at ECC

*High school district might have additional policies/requirements

SENIOR ENROLLMENT

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DUAL CREDIT: FULL-TIME OPTION

• Students are enrolled in 4-5 general education courses each semester. 1-2 courses may be

needed in the summer between junior and senior year

• Students can earn a total of 30+ transferable credits each year
• All classes are scheduled at ECC’s main campus
• Students are fully integrated into the college atmosphere
• Students meet with ECC’s academic advising department each semester
• Courses are aligned to an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science
• All high school graduation requirements will be completed*
• Students will be able to continue their participation in high school activities and clubs*
• Students are welcome to join clubs & organizations at ECC

*High school district might have additional policies/requirements

JUNIOR ENROLLMENT

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DUAL CREDIT: FULL-TIME OPTION

• Students are enrolled in 4-5 courses each semester over the course of 2 years
• 1-2 summer courses between junior and senior year are required
• Students will complete the Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science and Safety degree
• Majority of courses will be scheduled at ECC’s Center for Emergency Services (Burlington, IL)
• Students follow a prescribed academic plan, includes both FSS and general education courses
• FSS 215-EMT Basic course prepares students for the IDPH EMT-Basic exam.
• All high school graduation requirements will be completed*
• Students will be able to continue their participation in high school activities and clubs*

*High school district might have additional policies/requirements

JUNIOR ENROLLMENT – FIRE SCIENCE AND SAFETY

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DUAL CREDIT: FULL-TIME OPTION

• Students will need to commit to an 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m. school day
• Students will complete a rigorous college curriculum
• Student Expectations and Responsibilities (p. 4)
• Academic Progress
• Student Academic Records
• Attendance Policy
• ECC’s academic calendar is different from high school calendar.
• The grades will result in a permanent college transcript
• Students must adhere to all college policies and procedures (i.e. Code of Conduct)
• Students are required to work closely with their high school counselor and ECC staff
• Academic Plans will be unique to student’s intended major and institution

THINGS TO CONSIDER…

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DUAL CREDIT: FULL-TIME OPTION

• Students do not choose sections (course day/time)
• Requests for specific faculty are not allowed
• Students are registered in sections with other college students
• ECC’s Early Alert System
• HS Guidance Counselor and ECC Staff interventions
• Weekly and Monthly meetings with guidance counselors
• Attendance is mandatory
• Friday classes may be required (i.e. BIO/CHM/PHY)
• Deadlines and Meetings
• Registration, Withdrawals, and Schedule changes
• Transportation and Costs

THINGS TO CONSIDER…

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DUAL CREDIT: In-High School Option

• Qualified high school instructors are approved by ECC to teach college courses
• ECC Curriculum and Minimum Competencies
• Courses will be planned to meet high school schedule
• Student Responsibilities and Expectations
• Application, Testing, and Course selection
• Limited course selection per high school building

NEW! ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-2020

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“Where do I Start?”

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

• Meet and discuss the dual credit program/s with your guidance counselor
• Complete online application
• Submit high school transcripts
• Placement Testing
• 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

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DUAL CREDIT: PART-TIME OPTION

Admissions Requirements for General Education Courses

• Current sophomore or junior at time of application
• Top 10 percent of their class, or
• Have at least a 3.00 unweighted GPA.
• Students that do not meet the minimum GPA requirement may be admitted into the

program with high school and ECC approval.

• Demonstrate college-readiness
• SAT and/or ECC placement tests.
• Readiness requirements depend on ECC course prerequisites.
• Reference – “Dual Credit Required Testing Requirements” handout

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DUAL CREDIT: PART-TIME OPTION

Admissions Requirements for Career-Technical Education Courses

• Current sophomore or junior at time of application
• Top 20 percent of their class, or
• Have at least a 2.00 unweighted GPA.
• Students that do not meet the minimum GPA requirement may be admitted into the

program with high school and ECC approval.

• Demonstrate college-readiness
• SAT and/or ECC placement tests.
• Readiness requirements depend on ECC course prerequisites.
• Reference – “Dual Credit Required Testing Requirements” handout

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DUAL CREDIT: FULL-TIME OPTIONS

• Current sophomore or junior at time of application
• Have at least a 3.00 unweighted GPA
• Demonstrate college-readiness
• SAT and/or ECC placement tests.
• Readiness requirements depend on ECC course prerequisites
• Reference – “Dual Credit Required Testing Requirements” handout
• Good attendance record
• Successful completion of entrance interview conducted at base high school
• Enrollment is limited, with priority given to students applying to begin

Accelerate College junior year

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TIMELINE AND DEADLINES

FULL-TIME PROGRAMS

• Application Deadline – February 1, 2019
• Testing Deadline – February 15, 2019

PART-TIME PROGRAM

• Application Deadline – March 1, 2019
• Testing Deadline – March 15, 2019

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Next Steps from ECC

Online Application & Testing

• Elgin Community College will send an email to the student to indicate the application has been

processed

• Upon confirming testing and other requirements, guidance counselors will communicate the admission

decision directly to students Dual Credit Welcome Night

• After students have been accepted to their program, they will receive an official invitation from ECC to

attend a mandatory Welcome Night event and Student Orientation. Parents are highly encouraged to attend “Welcome Night”

Dual Credit Student Orientation

• All students are expected to attend a Dual Credit Orientation
• Save the Date/s – June 5th, 6th, 11th, or 12th

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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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