Dual credit courses are usually offered in the participating high schools during the normal class schedule. A dual credit class may include a combination of students taking the course just for high school credit and others for both high school and college credit. The primary purpose of the Dual Credit Program is to enable students who meet the requirements to earn college credits while completing their high school requirements. Students should verify, with the college they plan to attend after high school graduation, that the college credits earned through the dual credit program will transfer and apply toward a college degree. The Dual Credit Program also provides an opportunity for partnerships between high schools and colleges.
Faculty collaborate on curriculum development and jointly facilitate the students academic progress.
Such beneficial partnerships help to strengthen the overall quality of curriculum and better prepare students for additional college level course work. Conversely, the partnership helps the college level instructors to gain insight into the learning needs of high school students. The MOU is initiated in two original documents at the college. After signing, the ISD superintendent or designee keeps one copy and sends the original copy back to the college. A signed MOU must be returned to the college by the college s first day of class .