
This program is free to high school students.


College-qualified teachers are teaching courses at the following high schools participating in the Dual Credit Program with ¿ìɫֱ²¥:
Current dual credit course offerings fall under the following areas: *
If you are an aspiring graphic communications student interested in pursuing a degree at an Illinois art institution, bring your portfolio to Prairie State College. By paying a $25 proficiency credit fee, you can display your portfolio to ¿ìɫֱ²¥ faculty. They evaluate it and assign three college credit hours to portfolios that meet acceptable requirements for college credit. The portfolio must be for graphic communication, such as animation, multimedia arts, digital media, graphic design, and web design.
* Eligible courses vary by high school and are subject to change. Please discuss this with your high school counselor for specific course listings.
A: No. Dual Credit signifies the student has earned college credit at ¿ìɫֱ²¥ and has an official college transcript reflecting that credit.
A: Yes. Dual Credit puts a student on track to complete the required courses for an associate degree in a career program or certificate at ¿ìɫֱ²¥.
A: No, it is a separate program that allows students to take courses offered by ¿ìɫֱ²¥ at their high school from college-qualified teachers. Students can earn college credit immediately upon successful completion of the dual credit course. AP courses require a national exam and a certain score to receive college credit. Dual Credit does not.
A: All prerequisites must be met before the student can take the dual credit class.
A: No, you do not have to apply for admission, you do not have to request a transcript, and you do not have to retake the placement test unless you want to try for a higher score.
A: Yes, you will still have earned the college credit. You will need to request an official ¿ìɫֱ²¥ transcript be sent to your new school.
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