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Dual Credit

Dual Credit with Central Carolina

Juniors and seniors have the opportunity to earn credit in both high school and college while taking courses from Central Carolina Technical College in the dual credit program.  Dual credit courses are available for students who can meet college entrance requirements (i.e., entrance examination requirements for readiness to commence college work without non-credit remediation courses) or complete specific prerequisite high school coursework. Students can begin taking Dual Credit classes upon the completion of their 10th grade year.

Students applying for admission to Central Carolina Technical College’s associate degree, diploma, or certification programs, may be required to a take a placement test called ACCUPLACER. ACCUPLACER tests a student’s knowledge in mathematics, reading, writing, and computer applications. These tests help identify a student’s strengths and needs in each subject area. The ACCUPLACER Placement Test is not required for students having qualifying SAT or ACT scores. To register for testing, call (803) 425-8388 or register at this link: www.cctech.edu/resources/testing-center.

Students need to check with the college they plan to attend in order to verify course transferability (i.e., as elective credit, a major course requirement, a general education requirement, etc.).  Students must understand that colleges have the final say regarding how college credit transfers to their institutions. For additional information on college course transfers and articulation agreements at state colleges and universities, go to www.sctrac.org, the website for the S.C. Transfer and Articulation Center.

  • The primary purpose of offering dual credit courses is to deliver high-quality experiences to high-performing high school students.
  • Dual credit courses are suitable to challenge students who are mastering the high school curriculum and who require college-level course work that is more rigorous than the high school curriculum.
  • Dual credit courses enrich and extend the high school curriculum and provide introductory college coursework.
  • Dual credit courses promote gradual transition to the college workload.
  • Dual credit courses give students a jump start on college.
  • Each successfully completed college course will receive one Carnegie unit credit.

This is a link to the Statewide Articulation Agreement: 86 Courses that Transfer Among and Between the Public Colleges and Universities in South Carolina:  www.che.sc.gov/CHE_Docs/AcademicAffairs/TRANSFER/transferable_courses.pdf.

General Conditions

Students should:

  • Demonstrate through placement testing or other assessment procedures they have the necessary prerequisite knowledge and skills to successfully handle college-level courses.
  • Attend classes in accordance with the college attendance policy and meet all expectations of the instructor according to the course syllabus and published policies/procedures.
  • Review the college catalog regarding grading policies and other relevant information.
  • Provide own transportation if not on campus.
  • Understand dual credit (college credit applicable towards high school graduation) can only be awarded by the high school.
  • Understand failing a dual credit course(s) may delay high school graduation.
  • Understand final grade(s) on any college course(s) taken in high school will be included in future LIFE scholarship eligibility calculations.
  • Understand these courses affect college GPA (Grade Point Average).
  • Understand most dual credit courses have AP/dual enrollment GPA weighting.
  • Understand withdrawing from a course after the CCTC withdrawal period will result in a WF (withdrawn fail).
     

Tips for Success

Students who are taking courses for transfer to another college/university should:

  • Check with the college the student plans to attend in order to verify course transferability (i.e., as elective credit, a major course requirement, a general education requirement, etc.).  Students must understand that colleges have the final say regarding how college credit transfers to their institutions.  By enrolling in one of these courses, students should be aware that they are establishing an official transcript; consequently, it is important that they have the time to devote to the class.
  • Determine the grade that must be earned in order to transfer.
  • Determine what effect—if any—college credits will have on admission status or scholarship eligibility.
  • Understand taking college classes means that a college transcript will be generated, which must be stated on admission and financial aid applications, so it is important to be in “good academic standing”.
  • Understand accepting Lottery Tuition Assistance (LTA), which requires admission into a college major, may have an impact on LIFE scholarships for students entering college, and that accepting LTA could possibly affect other types of scholarships students may hope to receive.
     

General Information

Students must obtain both parent and school counselor’s permission to enroll in courses.  After permission is granted, school counselors will assist students in the process of enrollment in classes that fit their schedules, needs, and abilities.  Pending a grade of ‘C’ or better in the first classes attempted, students may enroll in subsequent classes as schedules permit.  Grades of less than a ‘B’ in courses may affect the student’s eligibility for LIFE scholarships.   Class times vary for course offerings each semester.  Classes can be held on alternate days two days per week for a (16 weeks) semester, or they can be four days per week for a (8 weeks) mini-semester.  Students may also take courses online.  Lottery Tuition Assistance (LTA) is available to dual credit students who take at least six hours per semester.  School counselors will provide students with information related to specific costs and locations of Central Carolina Technical College classes.Students are responsible for his/her own books, lab, or other incidental fees.