Dual Credit Manual - Iowa Valley Community College District

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Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 2 Dual Credit: Earn College Credit While in High School ................................................................................. 2 Dual Credit Options ....................................................................................................................................... 3 1. CONCURRENT COURSES .................................................................................................................... 3 Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) ................................................................................................. 3 Online Courses ...................................................................................................................................... 3 Career Academy .................................................................................................................................... 4 2. PSEO COURSES .................................................................................................................................. 5 3. CLEP (COLLEGE-LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM) CREDIT ............................................................... 5 4. AP (ADVANCED PLACEMENT) CREDIT ............................................................................................... 6 Dual Credit Registration Process ................................................................................................................... 7 Frequently Asked Questions* ....................................................................................................................... 9 Campus Resources ...................................................................................................................................... 11 ECC Campus Map ........................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. MCC Campus Map .......................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. 2013-2014 1
Introduction Welcome to Iowa Valley Community College! The purpose of this manual is to familiarize you with the policies and procedures at IVCCD. The idea for this manual came from previous dual credit students and their suggestions to improve the process and our communication with you. We recognize that for some of you this is your first dual credit course, while others may have previous experience. We hope this manual will serve as a reference, providing helpful information to make your experience at IVCCD very positive. We encourage you to particularly focus on the FAQs and Campus Resources sections. Many of your questions may be answered there but, if not, please be sure to seek out the answers you need. Your success is our goal! Dual Credit: Earn College Credit While in High School Students may earn college credit while in high school, saving the cost of tuition and saving time by getting ahead in college credits. The classes are FREE to students - the high school pays the tuition and fees. Taking college classes while in high school allows students to explore an academic or career field, as well as, get an idea of what college coursework entails. Planning ahead as a high school freshman, will allow the optimum scheduling options. In some cases students can earn up to a full year or more of college credit while in high school, allowing them to enter college as a sophomore! Generally if a student has taken all available, related coursework the high school will allow him/her to enroll in a dual credit course. Also a high school will often approve a college course not offered by the high school. There are four ways students may earn college credit: Concurrent, PSEO (Post-Secondary Enrollment Option), CLEP (College-Level Examination Program), and AP (Advanced Placement). To earn college credit while still in high school, contact your high school guidance counselor for more information and enrollment forms. You may also contact MCC: Connie Gardalen, Coordinator of High School Relations via phone at (641) 844-5740 or via email at Connie.Gardalen@iavalley.edu or ECC: Barb Klein, Dean of Enrollment Services via phone at (641) 648-8518 or via email at Barb.Klein@iavalley.edu. 2013-2014 2
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