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Students earn simultaneous high school and college credit. These programs provide a way to save time and money toward attaining higher education goals, experience college life, and prepare for a successful transition after high school.  \nEach Dual Credit program offers a unique opportunity to accommodate students’academic, behavioral, or social needs. A summary of the available programs is outlined below.  \nPROGRAM SUMMARY  \nFull-Time Dual Credit at ECC  \n· Senior enrollment (one-year program) .  \n· Junior enrollment (two-year program) .  \n· Earn 30+ transferrable credits each semester.  \n· Minimum of 12 credit hours each semester.  \n· Courses are chosen from the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree plan.  \nPart-Time General Education at High School or ECC  \n· Junior and senior enrollment.  \n· Enroll in 1 to 2 courses each semester.  \n· Courses fulfill part of the postsecondary General Education Core Curriculum.  \nPart-Time Career Technical Education at High School or ECC  \n· Junior and Senior enrollment.  \n· Maximum of 11 credit hours each semester.  \n· Courses applied toward the requirements of an Associate of Applied Science degree.  \n· Most programs provide students the opportunity to earn an academic and/or industry certification.  \nWhy Enroll?  \nStudents opt to participate in Dual Credit courses to:  \n· Experience rigorous coursework and experience the college environment.  \n· Earn college credit to help gain a head-start on college courses.  \n· Stand out in the college admission process.  \n· Develop skills, behaviors, and knowledge to support their transition to college.  \n· Save money – students should follow up with their district to see what costs are covered.  \nProgram Details  \nBelow are details of the various types of Dual Credit programs: Full-Time at ECC, PartTime at ECC, and Part-Time at your high school.  \nFull-Time Dual Credit at ECC  \nSENIOR ENROLLMENT (1-YEAR PROGRAM)  \n· Students enroll in 4 to 5 courses each semester at the ECC campus.  \n· Courses add up to a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester.  \n· Students may earn 30+ transferable credits.  \n· Students complete COL 101 College Success during their first semester.  \n· Students meet with ECC’s academic advising department to develop an academic plan.  \n· The school district reviews selected courses to ensure they meet the student’s high school graduation requirements.  \n· Participation in high school activities may be impacted by the meeting times of course sections selected by the student.  \nJUNIOR ENROLLMENT (2-YEAR PROGRAM)  \n· Students enroll in 4 to 5 courses each semester at the ECC campus.  \n· Complete 60 credits/degree requirements in two years (i.e., 15 credits per semester) .  \n· Summer courses may be required between junior and senior year.  \n· Students complete COL 101 College Success during the first semester.  \n· Students meet with ECC’s academic advising department to develop an academic plan.  \n· The school district reviews selected courses to ensure they meet the student’s high school graduation requirements.  \n· Participation in high school activities may be impacted by the meeting times of course sections selected by the student.  \nStudents are advised to register for course sections scheduled Monday to Friday from 8 am to 3:15 pm. To register for required and desired courses, some courses may need to be scheduled outside of this timeframe. Evening and online section options can be discussed with your counselor and ECC academic advisor.  \nClass schedules will not accommodate students’work schedules. 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