Eligibility
The Texas Administrative Code has developed the Dual Credit program for high school juniors and seniors. Exceptions may be made for 10th grade students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance and capability (as evidenced by grade-point average and assessment indicators). In accordance with Alamo Colleges policy, all students taking courses on the college campus must be 16 years of age by the start of the academic year in which they enroll. This includes internet based courses.
10th Grade
Student consideration is based upon submission of a complete application packet, qualifying test scores, and approval from both the High School Principal and the College's VP of Academic Affairs. They are allowed to take one dual credit class in each fall semester and spring semester, from the list of courses below. (Students will be charged $80.00 per credit hour for classes that are not dual credit sectioned and offered with regular college students. All methods apply; face to face, internet and distance.)
MATH 1414, College Algebra (Pre-Cal Track)
MATH 2412, Pre-Calculus
SPAN 2311, Intermediate Spanish I
BCIS 1305, Business and Computer Applications
COSC 1301, Introduction to Computer and Information Systems
IMED 1401, Introduction to Multimedia
11th and 12th Grade
Student consideration is also based upon submission of a complete application packet, qualifying test scores, and must be listed on the High School's Recommendation List. They can take a maximum of two dual credit courses during each fall and spring semester, from the available courses list. (Students will be charged $80.00 per credit hour for classes that are not dual credit sectioned and offered with regular college students. All methods apply; face to face, internet and distance.)
This chart is a breakdown of placement standards per subject and will only list the test instruments acceptable through the Texas Success Initiative (TSI). The standards currently listed have been approved but are subject to change per THECB or Alamo Colleges policy updates.
Please keep in mind that this chart will indicate all possible subjects taken through dual credit, even if they are not offered on your high school campus.