South Plains College Dual Credit Program What is

South Plains College Dual Credit Program

What is Dual Credit? • Dual Credit is an opportunity for high school students to enroll in a college courses and receive high school graduation credit and college credit for the same courses simultaneously. • Dual Credit courses can serve as stepping stones from high school to college, which establish a path to transfer or technical education programs and careers.

How many students participate in Dual Credit? Approximately 2, 400 students per semester from 72 public, private and charter schools in SPC’s 16 county service area.

How do I benefit from Dual Credit? • Saves Money. • Saves Time. • Gain college level experience. • Stand out on university admissions applications. • Qualify for large freshmen or transfer scholarships.

How do I benefit from Dual Credit? • Increases the likelihood that a student will complete both their high school & college education. • Course credit is not dependent on a single exam. • Will lower the amount of student loans that students are responsible for. • Students enter the workforce sooner or apply to graduate school earlier.

How do I benefit from Dual Credit? (cont. ) • Opportunity to complete & transfer 42 hours of core curriculum • Opportunities to complete several technical certificates or to earn an Associate degree (either an Associate of Arts (A. A. ) or an Associate of Science (A. S. ). Up to 60 credit hours transfers to all public colleges & universities in Texas.

Who is eligible? • • • Students who are TSI Exempt or have met TSI compliance; Have permission to enroll; and Have met course prerequisites.

How Much Can I Save With Dual Credit Courses? Hours Taken Dual Credit Hockley Resident TX Resident 3 Semester Hours $180 $317 $500 4 Semester Hours $240 $404 $648 5 Semester Hours $300 $491 $796 6 Semester Hours $360 $608 $974 7 Semester Hours $420 $695 $1122 8 Semester Hours $480 $782 $1270 9 Semester Hours $540 $869 $1418

How do I pay for Dual Credit? Reach out to the Business Office - Installment Plan Option - All major credit cards • Select Texas state tuition waivers • Qualifying Veterans Benefits & Hazlewood Act.

How are Dual Credit classes offered? Online Courses, which utilize Blackboard Interactive Video Courses Face-to-Face options at partner high schools

Which classes are offered online at SPC? Accounting ACCT 2301, 2302 Agriculture AGRI 1311, 1329, 1415, 2317, 2321 Anthropology (Cultural) ANTH 2351 Art Appreciation ARTS 1301 Business Computer App. , BCIS 1305 Business Principles, BUSI 1301 Criminal Justice, CRIJ 1301 Economics ECON 2301, 2302 Education EDUC 1100, 1300 English Composition ENGL 1301, 1302 English Literature ENGL 2332, 2333 Finance (Personal) BUSI 1307 Financial Literacy BUSG 1304

Which classes are offered online at SPC? (cont. ) Geography GEOG 1301 & 1303 Government GOVT 2305, 2306 History U. S. HIST 1301, 1302 Humanities 1301, 2319, 2323 Mathematics MATH 1314, 1325, 1332, 1342 Medical Terminology HITT 1322 Music Appreciation 1306 Nutrition (Personal), HECO 1322 Physical Education KINE 1304 Psychology 2301, 2314 Sociology 1301, 2336 Speech (Public Speaking) SPCH 1315 Web Design ITSC 1311, 1329

Dual Credit Transferability • SPC holds articulation agreements with 4 -year institutions and all academic coursework transfers. • Although courses may transfer, they may not apply to the desired degree plan. • It is the student’s responsibility to seek a SPC advisor and/or the receiving institution’s advisor, to ensure coursework taken applies to the degree in pursuit. • College credit through AP is contingent upon meeting the necessary score in the AP exam. • DC College credit is earned as the student finishes the semester.

Four Steps to Dual Credit Admission ◦ Complete SPC Admission Application at: https: //apply. southplainscollege. edu ◦ Complete Dual Credit Concurrent Enrollment Form. (Submitted once a year) ◦ Submit unofficial High School Transcript. (Submitted once, when you initially enroll in dual credit courses) After high school graduation, an official high school transcript should be sent to SPC. ◦ Submit Test Scores from TSI Assessment, demonstrating collegereadiness.

College Readiness/Testing • If you are interested in Dual Credit, take the TSIA now. • Only have to show compliance in the subject area(s) that corresponds to the Dual Credit classes you want to enroll in. • We also accept STAAR EOC, ACT & SAT scores -

TSI Exemptions ACT COMPOSITE 23 ENGLISH 19 MATH 19 SAT ACT For ACT Must earn composite score or can’t use English and Math scores. SAT EBRW 480 MATH 530

TSI Compliance Reading Score of at least 351 Writing 5+ on the essay (if MC < 340) Or 4 on the essay & 340+ on the multiple choice Math Score of at least 350

A student can also qualify for dual credit classes with STAAR (EOC) scores. (Can only be used for the Junior year of high school) Algebra 1 4000 or better, and passed Algebra 2 in high school English 2 Score a 4000 or better NOTE: Students may use PSAT/NMSQT scores to qualify: EBRW 460 Math 510

Financial Aid Implications Not doing well can affect the ability to get financial aid after high school. 67 % Pass 67% of your courses 2. 0 GPA Take courses within your major This applies to all forms of federal assistance including loans, grants, and scholarships.

Parents, Please Keep In Mind… The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prevents the College or a high school official from disclosing information to a parent concerning a student’s college record. This includes: Students’ Admission & Registration Status Access to Grades, GPA, Transcript Financial Aid Status or Academic Standing Status • Contact the Dual Credit for information about student consent to release records to parents or other family members. • 806 -716 -2340

Tips for Parents: Ensure your son/daughter: • submits an admission application • successfully passes the TSI Assessment • allots enough time to study for dual credit courses • is regularly updated on his/her SAP/Academic Standing • is “good to go” BEFORE summer break

Why choose SPC? • Personalized service from the Dual Credit Office. • Honor Cords for 24 Dual Credit hours completed with SPC. • Installment Plan Option. SPC Improves Each Student’s Life!

Advising Appointments Who do I contact? Art Martinez, Dual Credit Academic Advisor amartinez@southplainscollege. edu Virtual advising sessions are available using Zoom & Blackboard Collaborate

Who do I call if I have questions? Ryan Fitzgerald, Dean of Dual Enrollment & Distance Education 806 -716 -2340 or rfitzgerald@southplainscollege. edu Jim. Ann Batenhorst, Dual Credit Coordinator 806 -716 -2503 or jbatenhorst@southplainscollege. edu Art Martinez, Dual Credit Academic Advisor 806 -716 -2345 or amartinez@southplainscollege. edu Vanessa Olivo, Dual Credit Support Specialist 806 -716 -2343 or volivo@southplainscollege. edu Kasey Reyes, Administrative Assistant 806 -716 -2341 or kreyes@southplainscollege. edu