Welcome to SE Campus! Dual Credit Program

Welcome to SE Campus! Dual Credit Program

Dual Credit at TCC-SE This program: Expands academic options for college-bound high school students. Minimizes the duplication of courses taken in high school and college. Shortens the time required to complete an undergraduate degree. Provides guaranteed college credit. Significantly reduces the cost of higher education. Begins their permanent college transcript.

An Investment with Benefits 1st Benefit: Low Cost AISD will pay the cost for tuition and provide textbooks. High school students who have earned 24 college credits or more upon graduation save about $15,000.

DOLLARS N Sample cost for 12 semester hours (full load) Academic Year 2010-2011 TCU $15,045 TCC $600 UNT $3,653 UTA $4,643 Texas Wesleyan $9,355 Tuition Per Semester TCC UNT UTA Texas Wesleyan TCU Tuition $600.00 $3,653.00 $4,643.00 $9,355.00 $15,045.00 Data obtained by calling individual college admissions and financial aid offices and by searching the individual college web sites. These numbers were updated on 07/22/10 for Fall 2010 and Spring 2011. All amounts are estimates, depending on course of study in which the tuition and fees will vary. Some institutions include general fees for all students. Textbook costs range between $400-800 depending on the program and institution.

An Investment with Benefits What is the difference between Dual Credit and AP Classes?

Dual Credit vs. AP classes Dual Credit AP Classes Guaranteed college credit upon successful completion of course. No guarantee upon completion of course; must pass state exam score with a 3 or above. Examples: A & M-4 Economics, 4 History, 3 Psychology Baylor-4 Economics, 3 Government, 5 Psychology Florida State-3 Economics, 3 Government, 3 Psychology OU-3 English, 3 Economics, 3 Government TCU-3English, 4 Economics, 3 Government UNT-4 English, 3 Economics, 4 Psychology UTA-4 History, 4 Economics, 4 Psychology UT-4 History, 4 Economics, 4 Psychology

Dual Credit vs. AP classes Dual Credit AP Classes Does not influence overall high school GPA or class ranking. Course grade is included in overall GPA and class ranking.

An Investment with Benefits Dual Credit is a rigorous academic course plan offered at the post-secondary level and is NOT comparable to AP or IB

Course Selection Course Selection is done in conjunction with your school counselor Professors course schedules vary from semester to semester.

An Investment with Benefits 2nd Benefit: Transferable Courses The State of Texas Senate Bill 148 requires each institution of higher education to adopt a Core Curriculum of up to 48 hours of college. This core of classes can be transferred in block to any state college/university in Texas to be substituted for the core of the receiving institution. Tarrant County College has implemented the 46- hour transferable core curriculum. Dual Credit courses are recognized in the state of Texas (both public and private colleges and universities). TCC Dual Credit Subjects: English (6 credits) Government (3 credits) History (6 credits) Economics (3 credits) Psychology (3 credits) Sociology (3 credits) Biology (8 credits) Chemistry (8 credits) Mathematics (3 credits)

Core Curriculum Communication....9 Hours English (ENGL 1301 & ENGL 1302) and Speech Mathematics....3 Hours College-level Algebra, equivalent, or above (MATH 1316) Natural Sciences...8 Hours Biology (BIOL 1408 & BIOL 1409) or Chemistry (CHEM 1411 & CHEM 1412) Humanities, and Visual and Performing Arts...6 Hours Art, Dance, Drama, or Music...3 hours Sophomore Literature, Intermediate Foreign Language, Western Civilization, or Philosophy...3 hours Social and Behavioral Science...15 Hours U.S. and/or Texas History (HIST 1301 & HIST 1302).....6 hours U.S. and Texas Government (GOVT 2305)...6 hours Anthropology, Economics (ECON 2301), Geography, Psychology (PSYC 2301) or Sociology (SOCI 1301)...3 hours Computer Literacy...4 Hours Health & Wellness...1 Hour Total 46 Transferable Hours

TCC Technical Curriculum CT 4821 Firefighter 1: FIRS 1301 Basic Firefighter Certification I..3 Hours FIRT 1338 Fire Protection Systems.3 Hours FIRS 1313 Basic Firefighter Certification III 3 Hours FIRS 1319 Basic Firefighter Certification IV 3 Hours CT 4822 Firefighter 2: FIRS 1323 Basic Firefighter Certification V 3 Hours FIRS 1329 Basic Firefighter Certification VI... 3 Hours EMSP 1160 Clinical-Emergency Medical Technology..1 Hour EMSP 1501 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic..5 Hours Total: 24 Credit Hours

Dual Credit Textbooks After the student has received a Dual Credit schedule from their high school counselor, they will obtain their textbook(s) on the high school campus. Arlington ISD will provide textbooks for students who take the Dual Credit courses at the high school at no cost. Students may purchase the textbooks online, if they choose to write in the book, through the Follett Bookstore at www.efollett.com.

An Investment with Benefits 3rd Benefit: Convenience Courses offered at each high school campus. Easy onsite testing and registration.

An Investment with Benefits 4th Benefit: Complete Access to all TCC-SE services Career and Employment Services Counseling & Testing Services Financial Aid Services Library State of the art computer labs Student Activities Use of the physical fitness facilities

How to be successful High School Class vs. College Class College Classes: Independent Learner Student Responsibility (accountability) Communication with professor Involvement in extra curricular activities does not excuse the student from course responsibilities. To be UIL eligible, a student must receive a 60 or higher by the 6 week report card. TCC grades are not included in the High School GPA. Syllabus outlines configuration of grades. The syllabus is the contract with the instructor. Students taking a 3-semester hour class should set aside a minimum of 6 hours per week to study. This is the beginning of their first college transcript.

Dual Credit Restrictions Dual Credit students must meet course prerequisite requirements before enrolling in classes. Students may enroll in up to two Dual Credit courses per semester. Students are required to make a TCC grade of C or better in all courses to continue in the Dual Credit Program. Student may not drop a Dual Credit course without permission from the high school counselor. It is the students responsibility to notify his/her counselor.

How to enroll? 1) The student must have a B or better average upon completion of Sophomore year. Only Juniors and Seniors are eligible for dual credit courses. 2) Fill out a Request for Testing form and turn it in to the counselor for approval. 3) ACCUPLACER Testing will take place on the high school campus in early spring. The ACCUPLACER test is the approved test used by educational institutions to assist in determining if a student is prepared for a college-level courses and to aid institutions in making course placement decisions. The reading and writing portion of the ACCUPLACER test will be the only portions administered during testing. TAKS scores will not be considered for placement in Dual Credit classes. Practice tests are available online at: Collegeboard.com/student/testing/accuplacer 4) Immediately following the test, the student will receive results to go over with their counselor as to what classes they are eligible for, if needed re-test information will be given. TCC pays for the first 2 testing attempts, additional testing requires a fee of $11.

Required Documents 1) Once the student qualifies after testing, they will be given: TCC application; Social Security number and citizenship status will be required. An Early High School Enrollment form to be filled out and signed by the counselor for approval. 2) An official copy of the high school transcript should be requested from the counselor or campus registrar. 4) The Student will be given a date when the TCC Coordinator will be at the school to pick up paperwork.

Disability Support Services (DSS) If students require ANY form of accommodation please notify the counselor or Dual Credit Coordinator to fill out a TCC-DSS packet. TCC does not follow High School accommodations, all paperwork submitted will go through our DSS department and accommodations will be given through TCC. Contact #: (817) 515-3593

Contact Information Michael Cinatl TCC-SE Director 817-515-3036 Kate Smith Dual Credit Coordinator 817-515-3427 Eileen Ferbend Records Management 817-515-3120 Patricia Williams Records Management 817-515-3173