Criticism

Quality?

Dual credit programs vary wildly in their functionality. Some are taught at the high school and others at a college. The difference in these environment and the services they offer can cause the DC classes to vary in their rigor. (Bunting 2004)

High School and College are environmentally different; High Schools are more regimented whereas colleges tend to allow more personal and curriculum freedom.

Skills?

The rapid increase in participation in Dual Enrollment programs means that more students participate, but this can lead to a lack of preparedness on the part of the student and greater struggle to pass the tougher classes. (Mangan 2018)

In college, students have to develop critical thinking time management, motivation, inter-personal navigation, and understanding bureaucracies. Students with too much DC do not have the time to develop these skills.

Rushing to Graduation?

Focusing on just a degree can cause problems. The degree is only an entry level qualification. Students need to learn communication, creativity, teamwork, and self-discipline. These skills are crucial for professional success, and can be difficult to learn without enough time in college. (Stimpson 2016)

Students may enter the workforce too early and not have developed the maturity, self-regulation, and networking necessary to advance.

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