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HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES LOVE DUAL CREDIT FROM DORDT UNIVERSITY

Dual credit courses are online college classes that give students both high school and college credit. Taking dual credit classes in high school is a great opportunity to help students save money and get the most out of their college experience. Students can save money, free up their schedule, and explore new subjects. There are many benefits to enrolling in dual credit classes. Here are five of the most important reasons.

1. STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO EXPLORE AREAS OF STUDY BEFORE COMMITTING TO A MAJOR

Coming into college, many students still haven't decided what they would like to study. In most cases, students find a major that is best for them by their sophomore year, but a delayed decision can potentially create scheduling issues and perhaps add extra semesters onto a program. Dual credit courses offer students a low-stakes way to explore various areas of study and discover what they are most excited about before committing to a major.

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2. STUDENTS BECOME MORE WELL-ROUNDED

While most high schools do a great job of offering a range of courses for their students, they simply aren't able to offer everything. Dual credit opens up several additional options for enrollment that high schools don't offer.

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3. DUAL CREDIT CAN HELP STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE EARLY

Enrolling in dual credit improves the likelihood of graduating early (and reduces the risk of adding costly semesters to the program). Depending on the program chosen, students may even be able to shave a semester or two off of their program.

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4. TAKING DUAL CREDIT BEFORE COLLEGE FREES UP TIME WHILE AT COLLGE

Whether students need time for soccer practice, band rehearsal, or even adding additional electives to their schedule for fun, dual credit is a great option for students looking to pack the most into (and get the most out of) their college experience.

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5. DUAL CREDIT SAVES MONEY

Students who enroll in dual credit can save thousands of dollars on tuition. First, dual credit courses are offered at a lower cost compared to traditional courses. Additionally, if students can save time and graduate early, students can sometimes shave a full semester or two off the price of their degree.

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WHY DUAL CREDIT AT DORDT?

There are reasons for high school juniors and seniors to enroll in dual credit anywhere they can. So what makes dual credit at Dordt University a great option? Like Dordt's traditional on-campus courses, all of Dordt's dual credit courses are taught from a Christian perspective. Beyond a mere surface-level glazing of Christianity, the courses are permeated with the spirit and teaching of Christianity. The coursework aims to equip students to work toward Christ-centered renewal in all aspects of life.

All dual credit courses at Dordt are 100% online, so it doesn't matter if you are ten miles away or ten thousand miles away. Courses are broken up into week-long modules, so you have the freedom and flexibility to complete assignments when it fits into your schedule best.

UPCOMING COURSES

SPRING 2022

  • CORE 110: Communication Foundations (3 credits)
  • CORE 120: English Composition (3 credits)
  • CORE 130: Health, Sport, and the Body (1.5 credits)
  • CORE 180: Responding to Literature (3 credits)
  • CORE 211: Creation Care and the Environment (4 credits)
  • MATH 153: Calculus II (4 credits)
  • STAT 131: Introductory Statistics (4 credits)
  • BUAD 100: Computer Literacy for Business/Accounting Majors (3 credits)
  • CORE 251/PSYC 204: Lifespan Development (3 credits)
  • SOWK 200: Introduction to Social Work (3 credits)

SUMMER 2022

  • CORE 110: Communication Foundations (3 credits)
  • CORE 120: English Composition (3 credits)
  • CORE 130: Health, Sport, and the Body (1.5 credits)
  • CORE 150: Biblical Foundations (3 credits)
  • CORE 160: Introduction to the Arts (3 credits)
  • CORE 180: Responding to Literature (3 credits)
  • CORE 251/PSYC 204: Lifespan Development (3 credits)
  • CORE 260/BUAD 226: Personal Financial Management and Stewardship (3 credits)
  • STAT 131: Introductory Statistics (4 credits)
  • BUAD 201: Principles of Financial Accounting (3 credits)
  • BUAD 206: Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
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Anna Rediger

“The class was well-organized, and the teacher was easy to communicate with. The students in class were welcoming and engaging - even though most of them were Dordt students, not high schoolers. Taking this class in high school helped me to understand the level of classwork, academic demands, and standards of excellence that Dordt is committed to, which helped affirm that Dordt was the right place for me.”