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What Is A Dual Credit Program- 5 Things You Should Know

June 5, 2014

what is a dual credit program
What is a Dual Credit Program?

Ever suffer from the “if onlys” when you missed out on something great?

“If only I had studied a little more…”
“If only I had saved the money I earned…”
“If only I had asked that girl out…”

Tucson International Academy, a Tucson Charter School,  has an opportunity you do not want to miss! Don’t end up being one who says,  “If only I had signed up for the dual credit program at TIA!”

What is the Dual Credit Program?

TIA, in partnership with Pima Community College, provides a dual enrollment program which allows students to earn up to 10 real college credits while still in high school. Students can attend the college level classes right on the TIA campus during their regular school day.The courses currently available are Reading 112, taught by Dr Jennifer Herrera (4 credits), Writing 101, taught by Mr. Lin Wu (3 credits) and Math 122 (Intermediate Algebra), taught by Mr. Young (3 credits).  Mr. Wu was also able to help 5 students who did well in the dual credit program to get merit scholarships at Pima. That means those students are getting two more years of college for free!

Is it really free?

Amazingly,  eligible students can earn up to 10 college credits in those three courses absolutely free! Just ask any college student drowning in student loans and you will fully understand the magnitude of this opportunity! Tuition alone for 10 college credits at Pima can run from about $650 to $1000! But what about books? Remarkably, TIA also covers the cost of all required books for each course!

what is a dual credit program
Mr. Wu

Who is eligible to apply?

The program is for advanced TIA students in their junior and senior years. Students need to pass an entry exam to get into each course, and TIA provides transportation to the Pima College campus for the exams.

How long does it take?

Three classes are available. The reading course and the writing course can be taken in the fall semester and the math course is available during the spring semester. In order to complete all three classes, you should sign up by your junior year. You do not have to complete all three classes to be in the program.

How do I get started?

Mr.  Wu is the chairperson for TIA’s dual enrollment program. To get started, meet with him and he will assist you through the registration process. Mr. Wu is really excited about this program and he works tirelessly to help students who participate make huge strides toward college and beyond.

Does TIA sound like the school for you? Enroll Here!

 

Filed Under: Charter School Benefits, College Prep Tagged With: college credit, college scholarship, dual credit program, dual enrollment program, Pima Community College

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