Jump Start with Dual Credit

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Dual Credit

• It is partnership between Navarro College and
  area high schools.
• Students can earn high school college credit
  upon successful completion of the course.
• Is intended for juniors seniors.

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Where are Courses Offered?
Dual credit courses are taught at most of the
following high schools during regular school
hours

• Avalon
• Blooming Grove
• Buffalo
• Centerville
• Coolidge
• Corsicana
• Dawson
• Ennis
• Fairfield
• Ferris
• Frost
• Groesbeck
• Italy
• Kerens
• Leon

• Maypearl
• Mexia
• Midlothian
• Milford
• Mildred
• Normangee
• Ovilla Christian School
• Palmer
• Red Oak
• Rice
• St. Johns
• Teague
• Waxahachie
• Wortham

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Who Teaches the Courses?

• High School Teachers with Appropriate Credentials
• Navarro College
• Full-Time Instructors
• Navarro College Adjunct Instructors

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Types of Dual Credit Courses
Academic Career and Technical
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Academic Dual Credit

• Academic Dual Credit courses are accepted by all
  public colleges and universities, and most
  private out-of-state institutions, to which
  Navarro students transfer, as part of their core
  curriculum.
• Academic Dual Credit courses can be applied to
• AA degree (Associate of Arts)
• AS degree (Associate of Science)
• AAT degree (Associate of Arts in Teaching)
• BA degree (Bachelor of Arts)
• BS degree (Bachelor of Science)

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What Academic Courses can be offered as Dual
Credit?

• American History I II
• Anatomy Physiology
• British Literature I II
• Composition Rhetoric I II
• College Algebra Trigonometry
• Calculus I II with Analytical Geometry
• Economics
• General Biology I II
• Geology
• Government
• Physical Science
• Speech

Classes will vary by High School
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Academic Dual CreditTesting Requirements
Testing Temporary Waiver 10th Grade TAKS
scores ELA 2200 w/3 subscore and Math 2200
Testing Exemption 11th Grade TAKS scores
ELA 2200 w/3 subscore and Math 2200 (or) ACT
Composite score of 23 w/minimum 19 in English
Math (or) SAT Combined critical reading math
score of 1070 w/minimum of 500 in both sections
(or) A required state approved placement test.
Placement tests are offered at all Navarro
College campuses
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Academic Dual Credit Cost

• Approx. Tuition Fees 3 credit hours
  6 credit hours
• Out of District
  235.00 460.00
• In District (Navarro Co. residents) 154.00
  298.00
• Textbooks Cost of textbooks vary
• Navarro College reserves the right to make
  changes at any time without notice.

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Career and TechnicalDual Credit

• Career Technical Dual Credit courses prepare a
  student for a skill specific career and technical
  program.
• Career Technical classes can be applied to a
• Certificate program
• AAS degree (Associates of Applied Science)
• BAAS degree (Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science)

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What Career and Technical Courses can be offered
as Dual Credit?
Classes will vary by High School
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Career Technical Dual CreditTesting
Requirements

• 10th or 11th Grade TAKS scores
• ELA 2100 w/2 subscore
• and /or
• Math 2100

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Career Technical Dual Credit Cost

• Tuition Fees
• are Waived (in most cases)
• Textbooks
• are provided by the High School

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College Credit is awarded immediately upon
successful completion of all Dual Credit courses.
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Dual CreditApplication Process

• Requirements for Admissions
• Dual Credit Admissions Packet
• High School Transcript
• Placement Test Scores

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Dual CreditApplication Process

• Dual Credit Application Packet
• Application for Admission with signatures from
• High School Official
• Parent or legal guardian
• Student
• Final High School Transcript Request form
• High School Transcript showing completion of the
  10th Grade.
• TAKS profile, ACT or SAT scores

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Dual Credit Enrollment Limits

• Each student can take no more than two courses
  per semester.
• Exception to the rule
• Student must have principals approval, college
  approval and a strong academic record to exceed
  two courses per semester.

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Dual Credit Quick Facts

• Students can receive college credit as well as
  high school credit.
• After graduating from high school, a student can
  begin his or her college career with experience.
• It saves time by allowing students to graduate
  from college sooner.
• It saves money by completing the courses at a two
  year school.
• College credit on a resume helps students stand
  out.
• Students entering the military may be eligible
  for promotion and pay raises.
• Career Technical courses can verify work skills.

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• Its good to ask yourself
• Can I commit to Dual Credit?
• Do I have a desire to put in the time and effort?
• Poor grades and withdrawals remain on college
  transcripts.

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Questions?Thank you!