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Dual Enrollment (Grade 10,11, 12)
ECTC Dual Enrollment Courses are listed with descriptions under Core Subject Headings, CTE, or Elective Headings
Each Junior College, University, and Elmore County Technical Center may offer different courses so make sure you check with each school and their website to see which courses they offer. All fees and expenses are the responsibility of the student and his or her parents/guardians. Prior approval for classes must be obtained BEFORE the student enrolls with the junior college or university. Transportation to and from the dual enrollment institution will be the responsibility of the student and his or her parents/guardians.
Parents and students need to be aware that Dual Enrollment credits may or may not be accepted by out of state institutions. Do your research and check with the institution you plan to attend to determine if Dual Enrollment credits will transfer.
Dual Enrollment Courses are offered at these institutions through an Agreement with Elmore County Schools:
University of Alabama Early College: https://uaearlycollege.ua.edu/
Auburn University Montgomery: https://www.aum.edu/admissions/admissions-programs/dual-enrollment/
Central Alabama Community College – at ECTC: https://www.cacc.edu/admissions/dual-enrollment/
Faulkner University: https://www.faulkner.edu/dual-enrollment/
Dual Enrollment with Central Alabama Community College
DUAL Enrollment FAQS:
· Dual enrollment courses are available for 10-12 graders enrolled in Elmore Co. Schools (ECHS, HHS, SEHS, WHS, EDGE)
· Career Tech Dual courses are free with a 2.5 GPA
· ENG 101 can possibly be free if combined with career tech dual courses*
· Cost for 3 hour Academic Dual Courses: $497 for 2020-2021 school year
· Dual courses earn an extra quality point on GPA
· Dual credits will transfer to colleges/universities (check with school if out of state)
· Courses are 1 semester long and count as 3 semester hours for college
· Academic Courses: ACT section score of 20 or higher or required placement test score on Accuplacer
· Books are supplied for career tech dual courses, but must be purchased for academic courses
· If a class is dropped or a grade lower than a C is earned, students must skip a semester before taking another course
* subject to class size limit and scholarship money availability
** tuition subject to change based on the Alabama Community College System tuition rate
For more information, see your school counselor or contact Jared Sellers at 334-567-1218 or jared.sellers@elmoreco.com.
All applications must be turned into school counselors for approval and then sent to the Elmore County Technical Center.
800 Kelly Fitzpatrick Drive, Wetumpka, AL 36092
Phone (334) 567-1218 Fax (334) 567-1417
Emilie Johnson, Director Emilie.johnson@elmoreco.com
Kenyatta Harris, Asst. Director kenyatta.harris@elmoreco.com
Jared Sellers, Counselor jared.sellers@elmoreco.com
Lindsay Jordan, Career Coach lindsay.jordan@elmoreco.com
Course Descriptions
Career Tech Dual Enrollment
Manufacturing Technology (Courses are taught on alternating years)
AUT 114 Introduction to PLCs (Fall T, Th, F) 2022-2023
This course provides an introduction to programmable logic controllers. Emphasis is placed on, but not limited to, the following: PLC hard- ware and software, numbering systems, installation, and programming. Upon completion, students must demonstrate their ability by developing, loading, debugging, and optimizing PLC programs.
AUT 116 Introduction to Robotics (Spring T, Th, F) 2022-2023
This course provides instruction in concepts and theories for the operation of robotic servo motors and power systems used with industrial robotic equipment. Emphasis is on the application of the computer to control power systems to perform work. Student competencies include understanding of the functions of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical power system components, ability to read and interpret circuitry for proper troubleshooting and ability to perform preventative maintenance.
ILT 117 Construction Wiring (Fall T, Th, F) 2021-2022
This course provides a study of the technical skills required to safely perform electrical wiring installations. Topics include methods of wiring residential, commercial, and industrial locations. Upon completion, students should be able to apply safe wiring skills to residential, commercial and industrial applications.
ILT 209 Motor Controls (Spring T, Th, F) 2021-2022
This course covers the use of motor control s symbols, magnetic motor starters, running overload protection, push-button stations, sizing of magnetic motor starters and overload protection, and complex ladder diagrams of motor control circuits. Topics include sizing magnetic starters and overload protection, the use of push-button stations, ladder diagrams, and magnetic motor starters in control of electric motors, wye-delta starting, part start winding, resistor starting and electric starting devices.
Welding (Courses taught on alternating years)
WDT 108 SMAW Fillet/OFC (Fall T, Th, F)
This course covers the rules of basic safety and identification of shop equipment and provides the student with the skills and knowledge necessary for the safe operation of oxy-fuel cutting.
WDT 122 SMAW Fillet/OFC Lab (Spring T, Th, F)
This course is designed introduce the student to the proper set-up and operation of the shielded metal arc welding equipment. Emphasis is placed on striking and controlling the arc, and proper fit up of fillet joints. This course is also designed to instruct students in the safe operation of oxy-fuel cutting.
WDT 109 SMAW Fillet/PAC/CAC (Fall T, Th, F)
This course covers the rules of basic safety and identification of shop equipment and provides the student with the skills and knowledge necessary for the safe operation of carbon arc cutting and plasma arc cutting.
WDT 123 SMAW Fillet/PAC/CAC, Lab (Spring T, Th, F)
This course is designed to introduce the student to the proper set-up and operation of the shielded metal arc welding equipment. Emphasis is placed on striking and controlling the arc, and proper fit up of fillet joints. This course is also designed to instruct students in the safe operation of plasma arc and carbon arc cutting.
Academic Dual Enrollment
ENG 101 English Composition I (Spring M/W)
Provides instruction and practice in the writing of at least six extended compositions and the development of analytical and critical reading skills and basic reference and documentation skills in the composition process.
ENG 102 English Composition II (Fall T, TH) (Prereq.“C” or higher in ENG 101)
English Composition II provides instruction and practice in the writing of six formal, analytical essays, at least one of which is a research project using outside sources and/or references effectively and legally. Additionally, English Composition II provides instruction in the development of analytical and critical reading skills in the composition process.
PSY 200 General Psychology (Fall M/W)
This course is a survey of behavior with emphasis upon psychological processes. This course includes the biological bases for behavior, thinking, emotion, motivation, and the nature and development of personality.
HIS 201 Unites States History I (Spring M/W)
United States History from the Colonial Period through the Civil War.
HIS 202 United States History II (Fall M/W)
This course is a continuation of HIS 201; it surveys United States history from the Reconstruction era to the present.
ECO 231 Principles of Macroeconomics (Spring-online)
This course is an introduction to macroeconomic theory, analysis and policy applications. Topics include the following: scarcity, demand and supply, national income analysis, major economic theories concerning monetary and fiscal policies as stabilization measures, the banking system, and other economic issues or problems including international trade.
POL 211 American National Government (Fall– online)
This course is a study of the forms of organization, functions, institutions, and operation of American state and local governments.
*All dual courses are taught 1st and 2nd periods (1st period at block schools) with the exception of Government and Economics, which are taught online.
Dual Enrollment at Auburn University Montgomery
As a high school student AUM’s Dual Enrollment program offers you the opportunity to earn simultaneous high school and college credit. Here are some quick facts:
Dual Enrollment costs
• As a dual enrollment participant, you are only required to pay (discounted) tuition
$50 per credit hour for on-campus OR online classes (no additional fees)
Requirements
• You must have completed your sophomore year of high school
• You must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or above
• You must have permission from your high school and your parent or guardian
What is the difference between Dual Enrollment and an Advanced Placement Course (AP)?
• An AP course is an advanced high-school course. After completing an AP course, you take a national exam. Depending on how well you do, a university MAY award you college credit. You can find AUM’s AP Scoresheet here: https://www.aum.edu/sites/default/files/AP_Exam_Scores.pdf
• A Dual Enrollment course is a regular college course. If you pass the course, you will have an official college transcript. It is your responsibility that you also meet the classes for Alabama High School graduation requirements.
What steps do I take to apply to participate in Dual Enrollment?
• Talk with your parents and your high school counselor about taking Dual Enrollment classes
• Complete the online Application for Admissions to AUM at www.aum.edu/apply
o Make sure to choose the Dual Enrollment applicant type in the drop-down menu
o I made a step-by-step video showing how to apply here: https://youtu.be/vlRpJkdWmtg
• Submit your high school transcript to AUM. You can email them to us at admissions@aum.edu or mail them to our office at:
AUM Admissions Office
PO Box 244023
Montgomery, AL 36124-4023
What happens next?
• Once we have received all documents and determined the admission decision, we will notify you via mail regarding your admissions decision and pertinent information.
• The Office of Admissions will assist with course registration. Feel free to email us at admissions@aum.edu or call our office at 334.244.3615 if you need help setting up your MyAUM or navigating Webster.
• You will need to pay for your AUM course(s) by the published payment deadlines. You can purchase books at the AUM Bookstore on campus (https://www.aumbookstore.com).
What else do I need to know?
• The courses offered through Dual Enrollment are subject to the same rules and regulations as all other
AUM courses, as outlined in the Undergraduate Catalog.
• Dual Enrollment students are subject to the same standards of conduct and academic achievement as other AUM students. Student’s grades will be assigned by instructors and posted to an AUM transcript.
Learn more at: https://www.aum.edu/admissions/admissions-programs/dual-enrollment/
University of Alabama Early College Dual Enrollment
UA Early College is a great way for current high school students to earn college credit while in high school. Our program prides itself on preparing high school students for success at the college level. We help students become comfortable with the resources available to them at a large institution like The University of Alabama. Students that have completed their freshman year of high school with a 3.0 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) are eligible to be admitted to the program, and they may take courses with UA until the summer after their high school graduation.
We offer online courses year-round (fall, spring, and summer) and on campus through our Summer On Campus program. Students have three easy steps to apply: Submit the online application, complete a short essay about themselves, and have their high school send us their current transcript.
Our upcoming application deadlines for UA Early College are listed HERE, and application steps are outlined HERE.
There are many benefits of UA Early College, but here are some of the most popular:
You can earn up to 30 hours of college credit. And, upon earning 17+ hours through UA Early College, you become eligible for priority assignment on freshman housing, and eligible to be admitted to The University of Alabama without submitting a standardized test score (SAT/ACT).
UA college credit transfers broadly to most colleges and universities, and may also be considered as dual enrollment credit at your high school.
Take courses online, anytime, anywhere, available 24/7 - fall, spring and summer.
Live on campus and take summer courses
Peer coaches serve as mentors and provide general college advice
Academic advisors help you decide what classes to take, and you decide when to take a class
You may earn a partial tuition scholarship. To learn more, review our Tuition and Scholarships information
Students may take courses online year-round (fall, spring, summer).
Please visit http://uaearlycollege.ua.edu to begin the online application process. Call us at 205-348-7083 if you have additional questions.
Faulkner University Dual Enrollment
Jump start your college career with dual-enrollment courses at Faulkner University! This program allows high school students to take college classes and earn college credit while fulfilling high school class requirements.
Requirements
§ Be at least a high school sophomore
§ Complete an application for admission and pay the $25 application fee.
§ Submit a high school transcript with a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 OR an ACT composite score of 22 or higher
§ Submit a letter of recommendation from the high school counselor, principal, or home-school leader.
You must be accepted into the Dual Enrollment program before registering.
Program Details
Faulkner University offers 3 different methods of taking Dual Enrollment classes. Please choose from the following options:
§ On Campus Dual Enrollment – Students attend actual college classes on Faulkner’s campus.
§ Online – Students take courses via the internet.
§ On-Site Dual Enrollment – Students take courses on their high school campus.
Students can register for one class per semester at the discounted rate. A second class in the same semester is not discounted. Students may take a class in the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
Registration requirements for Dual Enrollment Mathematics classes
You must take the Math placement test. Placement testing can be done in our Academic Center for Excellence located on our Montgomery campus in Brooks Hall Room 405 during office hours.
Students will NOT have to take placement tests if they have at least a 20 in the Math section of the ACT (for Math placement into MH 1338 – Finite Math).
What are students saying about the program?
“The work is tougher and more rewarding. Faulkner is a wonderful small community with professors that care about their students.” – Anthony Bianchi
“I absolutely LOVE the whole ‘dual enrollment’ deal. It is such a blast! I have made some fun friends and I just love the teacher I have. The “mean college teacher” stereotype has completely left me because of how awesome the teachers here are!” – Kim Hunt
Request information about Faulkner
View our online catalog of class descriptions and degree offerings.
Request a copy of your Faulkner transcript.
As a Dual Enrollment student at Faulkner University, we offer a fast-track application process that is designed for students just like you. Simply let us know that you intend to apply for admission as a full-time student, and we’ll roll your application over for you. No need to re-apply or pay an application fee!
I’m now registered for a dual enrollment class, what’s my next step?
Please Contact the Dual Enrollment office with further questions by email, phone (334) 386-7200, or by fax at (334) 386-7137.
Please contact either of our counselors if you have any questions about dual enrollment.
Lani Hollenquest lani.hollenquest@elmoreco.com
Sandy Barfoot sandy.barfoot@elmoreco.com
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