EPIC Collegiate Academy (ECA)
Angie Lee: angie.lee@epiccharterschools.org
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Epic Collegiate Academy (ECA)
Angie—ECAEpic Collegiate Academy is a dual credit to degree program. ECA is a pathway of concurrent enrollment courses that is structured to allow eligible high school students to earn a college degree alongside their high school diploma or, if they prefer, at least one year of college (the Plus One path).
Students accepted to the ECA or Plus One program will have no out of pocket expenses for TEL courses as their learning fund will be applied to the program and Epic will cover the remaining cost associated with the program.
Who Can Apply?
9th Grade Students
Incoming 9th grade students can now start the ECA program the first semester of their Freshman year!
This allows for course sequencing to be spread out over all four years of high school; therefore, making each semester's college load lighter than previous sequencing.
10th Grade Students
Incoming 10th grade students can start the ECA program the first semester of their Sophomore year!
This allows students to complete an Associates degree by graduation with a combination of regular school year + summer college classes.
11th Grade Students
The Plus One Program is different than the associate's degree, but it is available to you. Please schedule an appointment with Angie Lee if you are wanting to pursue the associate's degree.
Current 8th grade students wishing to apply: Applications for the spring 2024 semester will open on March 2, 2024.
ECA Eligibility Requirements
ECA Application
NEW Eligibility Requirements: Students must meet at least one of the following:
- High School GPA — 3.0 or above
- ACT—19 composite
- PSAT/NMSQT—990 composite
Current 8th graders: Record of success in the current Epic model
ECA applications for Fall 2024 are open now!
If you will be in the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade in Fall 2024, you are eligible to apply. Please complete the form linked below.
What Happens Next?
After you apply, ECA applications will be reviewed by ECA staff. Next, your teacher will be asked to complete a teacher recommendation form. Then, before the semester begins , students who are selected to participate will receive detailed information about ECA options and classes.
Additional FAQs
I applied for the ECA Dual Credit to Degree Program. When will I hear if I am accepted?
Students will be notified if they have been accepted before the semester begins.
Am I still an EPIC student while in the ECA Dual Credit to Degree Program?
Yes, you will be both an EPIC student and enrolled in the college pathway you choose.
Will I be taking a full course load of high school classes and college classes?
No, you will be taking a combination of high school and college classes each semester. The college classes will count as both college and high school credits.
What is the course sequence/pathway for classes?
Click here to view Oklahoma Christian University associate's degree sequence.
Click here to view Oklahoma Christian University Plus One sequence.
If I transfer high schools, am I still eligible to participate in the ECA program?
Participation in the program is based on being an EPIC student. However, any high school and college credits earned will be on both your high school and college transcripts. You can work with your new high school regarding if they have a similar program.
What core curriculum will I be using for my high school classes?
The curriculum you are using in the spring of 10th grade year will not change, but for 11th and 12th grade students in ECA must choose Apex or Plato. Students who are NCAA can choose between APEX and Plato as an NCAA-approved curriculum.
Will these college classes qualify for NCAA and/or Oklahoma's Promise?
Yes, the concurrent courses qualify for both NCAA and Oklahoma's Promise.
Will participating in ECA reduce my NCAA student athlete's eligibility?
No matter how many concurrent college hours are earned during high school, you will be classified as a Freshman for NCAA eligibility purposes.
Upon ECA completion, what is the degree earned?
Associate of Science Degree from Oklahoma Christian University.
Am I required to take the religious studies class listed?
Yes, OC requires Bible courses in all of their degrees, so any student pursuing the associate's degree through this pathway will have to complete the Bible courses. OC faculty are accustomed to teaching Bible courses to students from diverse backgrounds and faith perspectives. If you opt for the Plus One path, there are no required religion courses.