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wHAT IS DUAL cREDIT?
Dual Credit provides students with the potential to earn high school and college credit at the same time. Dual credit options can be course or exam based. These include Advanced Placement (AP), Running Start, College in the High School (CHS), and Career and Technical Education (CTE). In today's world, two-thirds of all jobs require some post-high school training or education. Dual credit courses are connected to higher graduation rates, college enrollment, and degree completion.
eVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Please review this presentation to learn about the application process for Running Start.
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General Questions/Admissions: Check out this video
509-359-6155
runningstart@ewu.edu
Academic Advisor: Mike Eliassen
email: meliassen@ewu.edu
Technology support: 509-359-2247 or helpdesk@ewu.edu
Spokane Falls Community College
General Questions/Admissions:
509-533-3435
Email: SFCC.concurrentEnrollment@sfcc.spokane.edu
Academic Advisor (Last name: A-M): Daniel Collins
email: daniel.collins@sfcc.spokane.edu
Academic Advisor (Last name N-Z): Christina Martin
email: christina.martin@sfcc.spokane.edu
Technology support: 509-533-4357
General Questions/Admissions:
509-533-8062
SCC.RunningStart@scc.spokane.edu
Academic Advisor (Current Students): Landon Johnston
email: landon.johnston@scc.spokane.edu
Academic Advisor (New Students): Karen Fick
email: karen.fick@scc.spokane.edu
Technology support: 509-533-4357
*Please note that all Running Start programs will be requiring vaccinations, or exemptions*
college in the high school
Eastern Washington University Offerings:
Political Science
Western Civilization
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Central Washington University Offerings:
Sociology
Calculus
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University of Washington Offerings:
Psychology 101
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Advanced placement COurses
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Biology
Statistics
European History
US History
American Government
FAQs
Q: What score do I need to earn in order to receive college credit?
A: Students must earn a 3 or higher to earn college credit.
Q: How do I sign up to take the AP test?
A: Please sign up on The College Board's website
Q: How much does the AP test cost?
A: Tests cost $96.
Q: What if I can't pay for the AP test?
A: Request an appointment with your counselor to explore options
Q: How do I claim my college credit for scoring a 3 or higher on the AP test?
A: You will need to request that The College Board send your scores to the college of your choice.