COURSE DESCRIPTION
COURSE DESCRIPTION
HONORS COLLEGE SPEECH (DUAL CREDIT)
1 semester (Senior English selective)
1 semester (3 college credits - college course)
Grades: 12
1.0 Credits: One-Semester Honors-Weighted Course
3.0 University Credits
Prerequisites:
IU Requirement: 2.7 or above on a 4.0 scale cumulative unweighted GPA
LP Recommendation: "C" or higher in AP Language or American Literature
Seniors may pair this course with another semester-long senior English selective to meet their high school senior English requirement.
Seniors may also take this semester-long college course along with the year-long AP Literature course. The college credits earned in each course are different. In this case, students would have 2 English courses for one semester.
List of colleges/universities LP students have reported accepting college credit. Click here.
Honors College Speech is a college course in contemporary communication offered as a semester-English course to Lake Park seniors. Students are enrolled in IU-Bloomington's P-155 course to earn 3 college credits in communications. Throughout the semester, students will study and analyze contemporary communication and prepare three presentations on topics of their choosing based on their interests, college majors, and future careers.
Students earn a college transcript from Indiana University - Bloomington's course (COLL—P155) for 3 college credits in Communications, which transfers to community colleges and 4-year colleges and universities throughout the country. All students at Indiana University are required to take this course. College credit transfers with a grade of “C” or higher.
Many colleges and universities require a college communications course. Some students have commented that submitting the course syllabus may be required. Please find the most recent course syllabus below.
"College credit for this dual credit course is determined by the criteria set out by the postsecondary institution and/or the English/Communications Department of that institution."
Recent graduates have reported these institutions have accepted college credit for Honors College Speech (COLL - P155) - American University of Paris, Arizona State University, Aurora University, Ball State University, Belmont University, Beloit College, Benedictine University, Boston College, Bowling Green University, Bradley University, Butler University, Carthage College, College of DuPage, Colorado State, Columbia College, Concordia University, DePaul University, Dominican University, Drake University, Eastern Illinois University, Eckerd College, Elmhurst University, Florida State, Grand Canyon University, Harper College, Illinois Institute of Technology, Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan, Indiana University, Iowa State University, Kent State, Loyola University, Marquette University, Miami University of Ohio, Michigan State University, Millikin University, Missouri University of Science & Technology, Murray State University, North Central, College, Northeastern University - Boston, Northern Illinois University, Ohio State University, Parkland Community College, Penn State - The Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, Quincy University, Saint Joseph University, Saint Louis University, Southern Illinois University, University of Alabama, University of Cincinnati, University of Colorado, University of Dayton, University of Florida, University of Illinois-Chicago, the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, University of Iowa, University of Kentucky, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, University of Michigan, University of Minnesota, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska, University of Southern Florida, University of Tampa, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, University of Wisconsin Madison, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Valparaiso University, Western Illinois University, Western Michigan University, Wheaton College, Xavier University, and more.
Recent graduates have reported these institutions to require all students to take a college speech communications course - the American University of Paris, Benedictine University, Bradley University, College of DuPage, Elmhurst University, Harper College, Illinois State University, Indiana University, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Northern Illinois University, The Ohio State University, Penn State - The Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, the University of Kentucky, University of Missouri.
Dual Credit courses allow eligible high school students to receive college and high school credit while taking a college course. Students in this course are enrolled in IU Bloomington's Public Oral Communication course and complete the required assignments and assessments with a "C" or better for college credit. There is no final or midterm in this college course—the three college credits transfer to most public universities and colleges and many private colleges and universities throughout the country. Many colleges and universities require a communications course.
Here is a list of colleges/universities students have reported accepting college credit for this course. Click here.
If the college or university you are interested in is not on this list, to be assured that this college course will transfer to a particular college or university, please visit the website of the specific college or university or contact the admissions counselor directly to see if they accept college credits through dual credit courses. When you contact a school about the transferability of Honors College Speech, please give Indiana University - Bloomington as the college and COLL-P155 Public Oral Communication as the course code and name. When checking Transferology, use Indiana University - Bloomington as the college and COLL-P155 Public Oral Communication as the course code and name. Please know that only some colleges/universities are listed on Transferology. In this case, you must visit the college/university website directly to check about transfer credits.
(LP Alumni shared these statements in their first semester/year of college/university).
"Mrs. Keith goes above and beyond in supporting each student in being the best, most confident speaker they can be. It's clear that she cares about the success of every one of her students. By cultivating a supportive and collaborative classroom, Mrs. Keith has made this class one of my favorites at Lake Park." - Luka Bruinsma, LP Class of 2024, DePaul University.
"This class is crucial if you want to improve your public speaking. In college, you have to collaborate with many people and give presentations, and this class helps to ease that pressure and anxiety you may have tenfold. The credits also transfer, which is a plus!" -Bella Benza, LP Class of 2024, Indiana University
"I highly recommend utilizing this dual credit course as you transition to college. The credits that you earn can cover a gen ed course or another required course you have to take your freshman year, opening up more space in your schedule and making the learning curve from high school to college much smoother." - Connell Travis, LP Class of 2023, Carthage College.
"TAKE THIS CLASS!!!! It saved me from taking an extra class in college, giving me more time! " - Gigi Kondracki, LP Class of 2024, Illinois State University.
"The course helped me step outside my comfort zone, develop speeches I am passionate about, and improve my public speaking skills. While the class is similar to one you would take in college, it establishes a foundation for essential skills you will need throughout college and life." - Ryan Mullen, LP Class of 2024, Purdue University.
"I recommend this dual credit course to anybody eligible to take it because it is fun and allows you to fill this speech requirement credit in front of peers. I would choose to present a speech in front of people I know from high school than my college classmates I met a few months ago. That benefit is followed by the enjoyable nature of the class and being able to pick your topics. Take Dual Credit Speech with Mrs. Keith! " - Francesca Cali, LP Class of 2024, Illinois Wesleyan University Class of 2028.
"This class is manageable, and everyone will have to take a speech class in college, so it’s much better to do it at Lake Park than at college. This is a rare opportunity that most high schools don’t offer, and I promise you will be happy you got this gen ed out of the way." -Kelly Hanssen LP Class of 2024, COD Class of 2027
"Amazing course. Helped with my performance anxiety :) " - Tabi George, LP Class of 2023, University of Illinois, Urbana—Champaign
"I would 100% recommend this class to any students considering taking it. I loved that it provided the opportunity for 3 college credits without taking an exam and was only one semester. I learned so much through this course, and my public speaking skills improved tremendously." - Teagan Locus, LP Class of 2023, University of Colorado - Boulder.
"Take Honors College Speech in high school!! The speaking skills you gain in the class help you so much in and out of school. Plus, taking it in high school when you have class every day is more manageable than in college when you have class 2 to 3 times a week (trust me)," - Jordyn Miles, LP class of 2023, University of Iowa.
"Taking the Dual Credit speech course will prepare you with foundational research skills to inform and persuade. You will learn to excel as a speaker and writer by taking this course, and Mrs. Keith makes it fun!" - Abigail Pichay, LP Class of 2022, COD - Engineering Pathway 2024/UIUC 2026
"This was a beneficial course as it provided me with speech skills that would be used in many classes and taught me how to write in different styles, which would pose many benefits to my future classes at school. I urge students to take this course as it not only brings the benefit of college credits but also prepares you for a college class and education level." - Joshua Kelly, LP Class of 2021, DePaul University.
Dual Credit Honors College Speech (ACP) is taught at the high school during the regular school day by an instructor approved as an adjunct faculty at Indiana University. "Indiana University courses taught through ACP help prepare you for the discipline you need to succeed after high school graduation. When you enroll for college credit through ACP, you are considered an IU student & have an official Indiana University transcript. ACP-certified instructors teach courses during regular school days at your high school. ACP courses follow a syllabus provided by IU, maintain the same expectations, teach the same content, and give the same college credit as courses taught on IU campuses" (IU - Advance College Project Student Handbook, 2023).
Students may choose to take dual credit courses for high school credit only to experience the rigor of a college course. Students who pursue college credit should remember that this course becomes part of their permanent collegiate-level academic record.
Students who plan to attend college or a community college after graduating high school should take this course. Students with solid academic preparation, a desire for more advanced work, and college-level rigor are good candidates for Honors College Speech (IU Bloomington's, COLL - P155).
The 3 college credits earned are in Communications, so there's no overlap with AP courses. Some students choose to take this course in addition to AP Lit. Students taking the course for college credit will receive an IU Bloomington transcript for their P 155 course, earning three college credit hours, which is accepted at most colleges and universities. College credit transfers with a grade of "C" or better. (All students attending Indiana University are required to take this course).
If students choose to take the course for college credit, the tuition cost to IU is $25 per semester hour (plus a $156 out-of-state fee) and will be payable directly to the IU Bursar's Office. (i.e., $231 total for 3 college credits). (1st-semester students may access and pay their IU account through IU Canvas in November; 2nd-semester students may access and pay their IU account through IU Canvas in April).
Tuition is waived for students who qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch or fee waivers at Lake Park.
Students who do not qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch or Fee Waivers at Lake Park may apply for a Lake Park Educational Foundation scholarship to cover the tuition. All students who have applied for an LPEF scholarship have received a scholarship.
Students may take the course for high school credit only. There is no fee for this. However, students must be enrolled for college credit in the first few weeks of the class. There is no retroactive enrollment or awarding of college credit.
Transcript requests must be made directly by the individual student to Indiana University-Bloomington upon course completion. Once the college/university you commit to receives your IU Bloomington transcript, the credits will transfer.
Qualifying for and/or taking an ACP dual credit course does not guarantee admission to IU-Bloomington.
To order your Indiana University transcript you will need to know your IU ID number and the admissions' or registrar's email address for the college you are attending. (Please use the links to access that information).
When ordering your IU Transcript, select "High School Dual Credit/ACP Students." Then, select "request a transcript. Option 1: Fully Automated System”"
The "approximate dates of enrollment" are the month and year of the beginning and end of the semester. (i.e., January 2024 - May 2024).
The IU Campus is "IU Bloomington."
The Course Number is "P 155"
For "Recipient Name," include the name of the college, university, or community college you'd like your transcript sent.
For "Institution Email," include the admissions or registrar's email address for the college, university, or community college to which you are sending your transcript.
You will receive a confirmation email “IU” with the heading "E-Transcript Request Payment Confirmation” (It is free to send an E-Transcript).
The E-transcript takes 1-3 business days to deliver.
To confirm that your e-transcript has been delivered, you will receive an email from “Parchment” with the subject “Order Confirmation.” You may need to check your spam folder for this.
When/if you transfer from COD to another school or if you transfer schools, you will need to send your IU Bloomington transcript to your new school.
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Please email me (skeith@lphs.org) or stop by W163 with any questions. Please spread the word about this dual credit opportunity (Honors College Speech) at Lake Park.
Additional steps to take if your school has yet to accept the credits immediately.
Some students need to submit the syllabus for college credit. Here is a link to the Fall 2023 syllabus. Here is a link to the Spring 2024 syllabus. This will be emailed to your non-Lake Park email address.
Some students have also shared a printout from Transferology.com. When searching Transferology use IU Bloomington for the school & COLL - P155 as the course code. (Not all schools are on Transferology).
If the credits do not immediately transfer, make an appointment with your college advisor or the registrar in person. Bring the syllabus with you to share.
Please stop by my room at west campus and/or reach out (Skeith@lphs.org) with any questions.