What is dual credit?

Dual enrollment is a form of the Post Secondary Education Option Program wherein the college course is taught at the high school by a high school instructor who has gained adjunct status for Stark State College.

The student will receive both high school and college credit for the course.

The program will cover the cost of tuition provided the student completes the course. If the student withdraws from the course after the first week of the semester, the student will be billed according to the standard financial penalties that apply to all Stark State students.

We will be using the text Microsoft Office 2010, Introductory Course and will cover Windows 7, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Students will be using Angel, a learning management system. This means that students will have access to their assignments via the Internet. The class syllabus, data files necessary, and tests will all be delivered on-line.

Upon successful completion of the course, the students will receive 3 college credits from Stark State College.

The students who are eligible for this class have completed their application and the COMPASS test. The class will be using MicroSoft Office 2010 Professional to improve their skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access as well as Windows 7.

In order to apply for dual credit, the student must:

Submit the Stark State College Application
Take the COMPASS test or submit ACT scores to determine eligibilty.
Submit the Early College Admission Application form with parent and student signatures.