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Dual Credit

Students can earn college credit by taking advanced high school courses and dually enrolling in the college’s reciprocal course.  Under the guidelines from the Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE), the following requirements must be met:

Juniors and Seniors

  • Juniors and seniors with an overall minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) are automatically eligible for dual credit classes.
  • Juniors and seniors with an overall grade point average between 2.5-2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) must provide a signed letter of recommendation from their principal or school counselor and provide written permission from a parent or legal guardian.

Freshmen and Sophomores

  • Freshmen and Sophomores must have an overall minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
  • Freshmen and Sophomores must provide a signed letter of recommendation from their principal and school counselor.
  • Freshmen and Sophomores must provide written permission from a parent or legal guardian.
  • Freshmen must score at the 90th percentile or above on the ACT or SAT. 

In addition to meeting the requirements outlined by the Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE), all admission and prerequisite criteria outlined by the higher education institution must be met as well for course enrollment. These criteria are set by each individual higher education institution, not by Lincoln County R-III, and may change at the discretion of the institution.

 

Dual credit programming may not be taken with a higher education institution without payment. All payments must be paid in full by the deadline to receive college credit. All questions and payments for dual credit must go through the higher education institution where credit is being earned and will not be managed by TBHS.

 

Actual courses available for college credit change annually based upon approval of courses by the higher education institution, student enrollment, and teacher certification requirements.

 

Parents and students are advised that a college may not accept college credit earned through any of the programs. It is the student’s/parents’ responsibility to check with the college that they are planning on attending to see if the college will accept college credit obtained through these advanced credit programs.  

 

CORE 42: The core transfer curriculum, known as CORE 42, is a framework for general education that all Missouri public two-and four-year institutions of higher education have adopted. The goal of the CORE 42 is to facilitate the seamless transfer of academic credits. The completion of the CORE 42 at any public institution of higher education will transfer to every other public institution of higher education in the state and substitute for the receiving institution’s general education requirement. Individual courses that comprise the CORE 42 are guaranteed to transfer one-to-one among all public (and participating independent) colleges and universities in Missouri. 

 

After graduation, transcripts will need to be requested from any dual credit institution in which the student was enrolled in order for the college credit to be transferred.

 

* Dual enrollment students are expected to follow the programming set forth by the college/university/higher education institution. This includes, but is not limited to, tuition costs, changes in course offerings, and other policies.

 

  • High school juniors or seniors are invited to take college-level classes to start earning college credit from St. Charles Community College. The credits earned will be recorded on a St. Charles Community College (SCC) transcript and may be used to fulfill degree requirements at SCC or at a transfer institution's discretion.  

     

    The cost is $50 per/credit hour plus books. Billing will take place at the start of each semester. The cost of textbooks and any related course materials are the responsibility of the student.          

     

    All St. Charles Community College dual credit coursework is online.  Students will be provided a course block in the online learning lab to dedicate focused work time on each enrolled course.  This course will be called “Learning Lab” on a student’s schedule.

     

    Requirements to be eligible for dual enrollment

    • Have at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) high school grade point average. 
    • Students enrolled in 6 credit hours or in math or English courses are required to complete the SCC assessment.
    • The signature of an SCC counselor for registration your first semester in dual enrollment.
    • A completed dual enrollment application form is required every semester of enrollment
    • Maintain a 2.0 GPA in all college-level courses being taken (evaluated at the end of each semester)

     

    Dual Enrollment Registration Process

     

    All Dual Credit courses are awarded Honor Points through TBHS on the 4.5 scale. Any letter grade below a C will not receive the weighting.

     

    Course Offerings

    Course descriptions can be found in the below subject areas of the course book.  Additional online SCC courses may be available.  See your school counselor for details.

     

  • Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to take an online college class through MSSU.  All classes are taught online by Missouri Southern State University faculty.

     

    The cost is $65 per/credit hour plus books. Billing will take place at the start of each semester. Cost of textbooks and any related course materials are the responsibility of the student.  

     

    All Missouri Southern State University dual credit coursework is online.  Students will be provided a course block in the online learning lab to dedicate focused work time on each enrolled course.  This course will be called “Learning Lab” on a student’s schedule.

     

    Requirements to be eligible for dual enrollment

    • Have at least a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) high school grade point average. 
    • Qualifying ACT Scores

     

    All Dual Credit courses are awarded Honor Points through TBHS on the 4.5 scale. Any letter grade below a C will not receive the weighting.

     

    Dual Enrollment Registration Process

    • Apply online for Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment (New students ONLY)
    • Parents sign the online consent form that is emailed to them
    • Student registers for the course online through the portal
    • The counselor approves the student to take the course 
    • The student will receive an email from MSSU stating they are registered

    Course Offerings

    Students are able to take any course listed in MSSU’s Dual Credit/Enrollment Handbook as long as the course is available online and they meet the prerequisites.  Students will need to verify they meet the course requirements with their counselor before registering for the class.

     

     

  • Students completing courses through Project Lead the Way (PLTW) programs at TBHS have the opportunity to earn college credits upon successful completion of certain courses.  PLTW programs at TBHS include Biomedical Science, Computer Science, and Engineering.  See below for details on each program and the dual credit available.


    PLTW Biomedical Science

    Dual Credit Course(s) Available:

    • BIO SCI 1113 Gen Bio (Lecture) - 3 credits
    • BIO SCI 1219 Gen Bio Lab (Lab) - 1 credit

    Requirements:

    • Complete 2 of the 4 Biomedical Science PLTW courses
      • Score A or B in each of the two classes
      • Score “Accomplished” or “Distinguished” on the End of Course test for the two classes

    PLTW Engineering

    Dual Credit Course Available:

    • MECH ENG 1720 Intro to Engineering Design (Lecture & Lab) - 3 credits

    Requirements

    • Complete any 2 PLTW Engineering courses
      • Score A or B in each of the two classes
      • Score “Accomplished” or “Distinguished” on the End of Course test for the two classes

    Requirements for seeking dual-credit

    • Complete each course 
      • Score A or B in the course
    • Score “Accomplished” or “Distinguished” on the End of Course test for the course

    How to apply for college credit:

    Please complete the Application for PLTW Credit 

    • Once your application is submitted your instructor will be notified via email to verify your grades/EOC scores.
      • Once your final grades are posted, please request an official high school transcript sent to apply@mst.edu. Official transcripts must be sent directly to Missouri S&T (including both graded semesters).
        • Complete this step through SchoolLinks
      • Once your application, grades/EOC scores, and official transcripts are verified, you will receive an email notification to pay for the courses. If you do not receive this notification, please email brownshe@mst.edu.
      • Once the payment has been submitted, please allow 3 weeks for processing. We will notify you as soon as your PLTW credit is processed.

  • Troy Buchanan High School JUNIORS and SENIORS may participate in a dual enrollment program with Ranken Technical College.  This program will enable students to earn college credits for an associate's degree in a variety of technical fields while simultaneously completing high school graduation requirements.  This program is designed to be a 2 (or 3) year program with the first year (and potentially second year) being at no cost to the student.  In order to start the program as a Junior, students must work with their counselor to ensure they have a plan to meet all other graduation requirements.  Working on graduation requirements during their freshman and sophomore year will help students immensely if they wish to attend Ranken as a Junior.

     

    Students in the dual enrollment program will attend classes at the Ranken West campus in Lincoln County or the Ranken Wentzville location, depending on the program the student is enrolled in.  The student will spend most or all of their day at Ranken’s campus completing coursework for their chosen program.  Students may attend TBHS to complete any additional graduation requirements or chosen coursework.  Ranken course times will be dictated by Ranken’s course schedule, and this coursework will take up a significant amount of schedule time- this could impact additional elective options at TBHS. 

     

    This is not an exploratory program.  Students will be enrolled in college coursework with other college students on Ranken’s campus.  The program is targeted at students who wish to complete a certification program at Ranken upon graduation.  The ideal candidate is recommended to have a 2.5 cumulative GPA. 

    Requirements to be eligible for dual enrollment:

    • Be on track for graduation
      • Students who are not on track to graduate must provide a letter of recommendation from a high school counselor or administrator and have a plan to get back on track (ie: summer school)
    • Discuss your interest with your school counselor and reach out to Ranken’s admissions counselor. 
    • Attending an Open House with a parent/guardian
    • Attend a day of shadowing
    • Complete the Ranken Application 
    • Complete the Troy R-III /Ranken Scholarship Application 
    • Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

    Ranken West Eligible Programs:

    • Agricultural Engineering Technology
    • Advance Precision Machining Technology
    • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR)


    Ranken Wentzville Eligible Programs:

    • Application & Web Development Technology
    • Automotive Maintenance Technology
    • Building Systems Engineering Technology
    • Control Systems Technology
    • Diesel Technology
    • Electrical Automation Technology
    • Information Technology (Network Systems Management Track).

     

    More information on each program can be found online.



    For more information on this program or if you have any questions about Ranken’s coursework, you can also contact Ranken’s admissions counselor at 314-286-3630.