Part-Time Dual Credit

Dual Credit - ECC

Dual credit programs provide students an opportunity to earn both high school and college credit upon successful completion of a college course. All dual credit courses are college-level and will be listed on an official college transcript. The college courses are transferable to higher education institutions.

Course Fees

Dual Credit - Part-time Pathway

Qualified juniors and seniors enroll in 2-3 college courses each semester. Courses are selected from a variety of academic disciplines, including general education and career and technical education (CTE) programs (i.e. fire science, certified nursing assistant, paralegal, etc.) Students attend all courses on ECC’s campus and must provide their own transportation.

Students choose courses with the help of a high school counselor to ensure courses selected meet high school requirements. The school district and high school approve enrollment of their students. Enrollment is limited. 

Options & Qualifications:

General Education Courses

• See class options below

• High school juniors and seniors who have at least a 3.0 out of 4.0 unweighted GPA. 

• Demonstrates college-readiness based upon SAT/ACT/PSAT and/or ECC placement tests. Readiness requirements depend on ECC courses prerequisites.

Career-Technical Education Courses 

• See program options below

• High school juniors and seniors who have at least a 2.00 unweighted GPA. 

• Complete the ECC reading placement exam. Some programs and courses require students to demonstrate college-readiness skills. For program specific requirements, see: https://elgin.edu/about-ecc/college-administration/college-procedures/minimum-competeencies-policy/minimum-competency-requirements/ .

Is  part-time credit a good option for you?

• Students complete the majority of coursework at Elgin Community College's main campus.

• Participation in high school activities might be limited because of commitment to college-level courses.

• Students are beginning the start of their college education. This will result in an official college transcript.

• Students need maturity and strong time management skills to complete assignments and plan ahead for exams, projects and papers.

• Students enrolled in part-time dual credit courses should recognize that class meeting times and locations may vary depending on the course/program. Review the class schedule carefully when making registration decisions. 

For information on how to enroll, review the steps at www.elgin.edu/highschool.

How to Enroll:

1. Talk to your school counselor. Application and enrollment is completed through the CCR Office.

2. The high school approves enrollment of students. Enrollment is limited by seats available to each school.

3. The high school pays 50% tuition and may pay for textbooks. Families are responsible for paying the other 50%. Students pay for required supplies and fees.

4. Review the steps at District 303: Dual Credit Program

PART-TIME CAREER-TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

• Business & Financial Services

• Automotive Service Technology

• Basic Nursing Assistant Training

Program and Clinical Lab Technology

• Communication Design

• Computer Aided Design

• Criminal Justice and Digital Forensics

• Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, Restaurant Management

• Early Childhood Education

• Fire Science & Safety - Fire Protection

• Information Technology

• Welding

The course options available to part-time dual credit students are listed below. These options include courses that fulfill most requirements in the first two years of a college degree. Course descriptions are available at www.elgin.edu/catalog. 

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. NOTE: All General Education courses can also count as elective courses.

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.