- What is The CTE Dual Credit Program?
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The CTE Dual Credit Program provides the opportunity for high school students to earn college credit in their high school career and technical education (CTE) classes without leaving their high school campus. CTE Dual Credit classes are taught at the high school and integrate academics with technical skills to help prepare students for advanced education and careers related to workforce occupations
- Who Can Participate in the CTE Dual Credit Program?
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Dual credit courses are open to high school students in grades 9-12 who wish to complete skill-based, college-level courses while attending high school (see eligibility below). These courses allow high school students to explore career opportunities and areas of interest while establishing an official college transcript.
- Where are Classes Taught?
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Dual credit classes are taught in local high schools by qualified high school instructors. Any high school student may take a dual credit course, but only those who fulfill course and registration requirements will qualify for college credit. Taking a Professional Technical Education dual credit course does not affect the high school transcript.
- Why Take CTE Dual Credit Classes?
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- Dual credit classes help you prepare for career opportunities beyond high school.
- You can get ready to be productive in the world of work.
- You save time and money by getting a head start on fulfilling college degree or certificate requirements.
- You can bypass entry-level college courses when you enroll in a community college. Please note: when you're ready to attend PC, you'll need to apply!
- When are CTE Dual Credit Classes Offered?
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Dual credit classes are offered during regularly scheduled high school class times.
- What are the Eligibility Requirements and Next Steps?
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- You must be in grades 9-12
- Contact your school counselor or class instructor. Find out what classes are available for you to take. Spend some time talking about your areas of interest and explore some career planning software programs.
- Enroll in a high school course that is eligible for CTE Dual Credit. Taking a dual credit class may be somewhat more difficult than your regular high school classes, but you get college credits and an official college transcript! Your credits will be there before you even arrive on campus! Because the minimum grade for dual credit classes is a B or better (3.0 or higher), you will start college with a high grade point average!
- Inform your teacher that you'd like to apply for CTE Dual Credit Class
- Do your best work! You must receive the minimum grade of a B (3.0 or higher) to earn college credit.
- Take classes that will help you get a head start on entry-level or beginning classes required for Career Programs offered by Peninsula College.
Contact Information
Questions? Need more information? Please contact the Dual Credit Team at Peninsula College:
The Dual Credit Team
rstart@pencol.edu