DUAL CREDIT GUIDE
ABOUT DUAL CREDIT
EKU offers high school students the opportunity to earn both high school and college credit. We serve more than 1,000 students statewide and partner with more than 50 Kentucky high schools, prioritizing student success and college readiness.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Reduced tuition rate
• Seamless transition to EKU or other post-secondary institutions after high school graduation
• Students gain access to academic and support services
• On-campus and online course offerings that meet your students where they are and take them to where they desire to go
ADMISSIONS & ENROLLMENT
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
• High school junior or senior standing
• Sophomores admitted in special enrollment opportunities
• Unweighted high school GPA of 2.5 or higher
• ACT scores are not required for admission
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
1. Students will apply for admission to EKU Dual Credit using the Undergraduate Application option. Once admitted, they do not need to reapply for the following year!
a. March 1st - Fall Application Opens
b. October 1st - Spring Application Opens
2. Submit high school transcript to EKU
3. Complete the online dual credit student orientation. (Students will receive their EKU log in credentials two days after admission.)
ENROLLMENT PROCESS
1. Dual Credit Advisors and High School Counselors will provide one-on-one advising to help students choose courses that align with their college and career goals.
2. Students can enroll independently through their EKU account or schedule an appointment with a Dual Credit Advisor.
3. For courses hosted onsite at school, Dual Credit Advisors and High School Counselors collaborate using shared course rosters to register students.
ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES
WITH EKU DUAL CREDIT
Dual Credit students may register for any course they meet requirements for, including general education, majorrequired, and core-supporting courses. These are available online, at campuses in Richmond, Manchester, and Corbin, KY, or onsite at your school with your qualified faculty!
COURSES OFFERED EACH SEMESTER IN A VARIETY OF TERM LENGTHS.
• Full Term (16 weeks): Runs the entire semester.
• 1st 7-Week Term: Starts at the beginning of the semester and ends midway.
• 2nd 7-Week Term: Starts mid-semester and ends with fullterm courses.
COMMON COURSE MODALITIES
• On Campus - At EKU campuses in Richmond, Corbin, and Manchester, KY
• On-site - Hosted at your high school or local ATC
• 100% Online - Fully online without an assigned meeting time
• Hybrid/Synchronous - Primarily online with intermittent meeting times
GENERAL EDUCATION
Many dual credit students enroll in general education courses. These classes are required for degree programs and may also fulfill high school graduation requirements. General education classes provide foundational knowledge and transfer easily to other schools.
COMMON GEN ED COURSES TAKEN BY DUAL CREDIT STUDENTS INCLUDE:
• CMS 100 Introduction to Human Communication
• ENG 101 Reading, Writing and Rhetoric
• ENG 102 Reading, Writing and Research
• MAT 114 College Algebra
• STA 215 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning
• BIO 111 & 111L Cell and Molecular Biology w/Lab
• CHE 111 & 111L General Chemistry I w/Lab
• HIS 102 US History to 1877
• PSY 200 Introduction to Psychology
See the EKU University Catalog for a full list of courses offered as general education.
WORK READY
Work Ready Dual Credit courses are approved by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) for the Work Ready Dual Credit Scholarship. These courses align with Career & Technical Education disciplines. EKU proudly offers more than 50 Work Ready Dual Credit courses across various fields.
See the EKU Dual Credit website for a full list of Work Ready Dual Credit courses.
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS
This flexible pathway allows students and schools to select health sciences courses aligned with their career and college goals. All options fulfill major requirements in EKU’s health sciences programs, are Work Ready-eligible, and can be paired with gen eds to maximize scholarships and degree progress. Available online, on campus and onsite.
ALLIED HEALTH - PUBLIC HEALTH TRACK
ALLIED HEALTH - PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRACK
ALLIED HEALTH - MEDICAL ADMIN TRACK
HCA
• Juniors – HCA 100
• Seniors – EMT 104
CTE ALIGNMENT PATHWAY OUTCOMES
• Juniors - HCA 200
• Seniors - Pathway Track Option
• Students who successfully complete two courses are considered CTE “Concentrators”
• Students who successfully complete four courses are considered CTE “Completers”
• All pathway courses satisfy major specific and supporting requirements for EKU College of Health Sciences programs
ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL SERVICES
This four-course CTE-aligned pathway is ideal for students pursuing careers in accounting or financial services. All courses are Work Ready-eligible and can be paired with gen eds to maximize scholarships and degree progress. Available online, on campus and onsite.
• Juniors - BUS 101
• Seniors - ACC 201
• Juniors - BUS 206
• Seniors - ACC 202
• Students who successfully complete two courses are considered CTE “Concentrators”
• Students who successfully complete four courses are considered CTE “Completers”
• All pathway courses satisfy major specific and supporting requirements for EKU College of Business accounting and financial services programs
AVIATION
This four course pathway features major specific and supporting course requirements from EKU’s Bachelor of Science in Aviation programs. Each course featured in this pathway is Work Ready Dual Credit Scholarship eligible and can be paired with specific general education courses to maximize scholarship utilization and post-secondary requirement satisfaction. Online, on-campus and onsite opportunities meet your students where they are.
COURSES SEQUENCING
• Seniors – AVN 250 FALL
SPRING
• Juniors – AVN 150
CTE ALIGNMENT
• Juniors - AVN 105
• Seniors - AVN 107
Aligned with CTE Flight & Aeronautics CIP 49.0102.00
210226 Intro to Aerospace & AVN AVN 150 Intro to Aviation
210233 Aviation I AVN 105 UAS Safety & Regulations
210234 Aviation II AVN 250 Air Transportation
210251 Unmanned Aircraft Sys. AVN 107 Intro to Unmanned Aircraft Sys.
PATHWAY OUTCOMES
• Students who successfully complete AVN 107 are prepared to sit for the FAA Part 107 exam which results in the FAA Drone Pilot’s License.
• All pathway courses satisfy major and supporting program requirements for all concentrations in EKU’s Bachelor of Science in Aviation.
SCAN TO LEARN MORE ABOUT EKU'S AVIATION PROGRAMS
CORRECTIONS STUDIES
This four-course pathway fulfills major requirements for EKU’s Corrections & Juvenile Justice Studies and prepares students for careers in rehabilitation, probation and correctional services. All courses are Work Ready-eligible and can be paired with gen eds to maximize scholarships and degree progress. Available online, on campus and onsite.
COURSES SEQUENCING
• Juniors - CRJ 101
• Seniors - PLS 216
• Juniors - PLS 103
• Seniors - COR 201
• Students who successfully complete two courses are considered CTE “Concentrators”
• Students who successfully complete four courses are considered CTE “Completers”
• All pathway courses satisfy major specific and supporting requirements for EKU College of Justice, Safety, and Military Science programs
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & POLICE STUDIES
This four-course pathway includes major requirements for EKU’s Criminal Justice and Police Studies bachelor’s programs, preparing students for careers in law enforcement, public safety and related fields. All courses are Work Ready-eligible and can be paired with gen eds to maximize scholarships and degree progress. Available online, on campus and onsite.
COURSES SEQUENCING
• Juniors - CRJ 101
• Seniors - PLS 216
• Juniors - PLS 103
• Seniors - PLS 220
• Students who successfully complete two courses are considered CTE “Concentrators”
• Students who successfully complete four courses are considered CTE “Completers”
• All pathway courses satisfy major specific and supporting requirements for EKU College of Justice, Safety, and Military Science programs
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE
This pathway features the unique opportunity for students to earn both an industry credential and prepare for a future career in healthcare. Each course featured in this pathway is Work Ready Dual Credit Scholarship eligible and can be paired with specific general education courses to maximize scholarship utilization and post-secondary requirement satisfaction. On campus and onsite opportunities are available to meet your students where they are.
COURSES SEQUENCING
• Juniors – HCA 100
• Seniors – EMC 104 & EMC 105 FALL • Juniors - EMC
EMC 110
• Successful completion of EMC 104 earns students the Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
• Successful completion of EMC 104, EMC 105, and EMC 110 qualifies students to test for and earn their EMT-Basic (EMT-B) certification through the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
• All pathway courses satisfy major specific and supporting requirements for the Associate of Science in Paramedicine and Emergency Medical Care Bachelor of Science programs.
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
This four-course pathway allows schools and students to choose engineering courses that align with their goals. All options meet major requirements in EKU’s engineering programs, are Work Ready-eligible and pair with gen eds to maximize scholarships and degree progress. Available online, on campus and onsite.
COURSES SEQUENCING
• Juniors - AEM 195
• Seniors - Pathway Elective FALL
CTE ALIGNMENT
SPRING
• Juniors - TEC 102
• Seniors - Pathway Elective 2
Aligned with CTE Automation Eng CIP 15.0613.00 or Electrical Eng CIP 14.1001.00 Required Courses
210221 Engineering I AEM 195 Computer Aided Drafting 210222 Engineering II TEC 102 Tech and Society Choose Two of the Following 210232 Electricity/Electronics Engineering EET 251 Electricity and Electronics 332001 Intro to 3D Printing Tech INF 130 3D Printing 210232 Unmanned Aircraft Sys AVN 107 Unmanned Aircraft Sys 110251 Computational Thinking TEC 161 Computer Applications in Tech
PATHWAY OUTCOMES
• Students who successfully complete two courses are considered CTE “Concentrators”
• Students who successfully complete four courses are considered CTE “Completers”
• All pathway courses satisfy major specific and supporting requirements for EKU College of STEM Engineering programs
GENERAL BUSINESS
This four-course pathway lets schools and students choose the business courses that best match their goals. Each course counts toward EKU business majors, is Work Ready-eligible and can be paired with gen eds to maximize scholarships and degree progress. Available online, on campus and onsite.
COURSES SEQUENCING
FALL
• Juniors - BUS 101
• Seniors - Elective Option 1
CTE ALIGNMENT
SPRING
• Juniors - BUS 206
• Seniors - Elective Option 2
Aligned with CTE Administrative Support CIP 52.0401.00 Required Courses
060111 Bus and Marketing Essentials BUS 101 Nature of Business
070750 Microsoft Office Specialist BUS 206 Fund of Problem Solv w/Excel Choose Two of the Following
060121 Business Law BUS 204 Fundamentals of Business Law and Ethics 060155 Business Comms BUS 207 Fund of Interpersonal Business Comms 070122 Financial Mgt BUS 209 Fund of Financial and Mgt Acc
PATHWAY OUTCOMES
• Students who successfully complete two courses are considered CTE “Concentrators”
• Students who successfully complete four courses are considered CTE “Completers”
• All pathway courses satisfy major specific and supporting requirements for EKU College of Business programs
HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
This four-course pathway aligns with EKU’s Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security & Emergency Management, preparing students for careers in national security, emergency management and public safety. Courses are Work Ready-eligible and can be paired with gen eds to maximize scholarships and degree progress. Available online, on campus and onsite.
COURSES SEQUENCING
• Juniors – CRJ 101
• Seniors – PLS 216
• Juniors - PLS 103
• Seniors - HLS 101
OUTCOMES
• Students who successfully complete two courses are considered CTE “Concentrators”
• Students who successfully complete four courses are considered CTE “Completers”
• All pathway courses satisfy major specific and supporting requirements for EKU College of Justice, Safety, and Military Science programs
MANAGEMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
This four-course pathway prepares students for EKU’s management and entrepreneurship programs and a future in business leadership. Courses count toward business majors, are Work Ready-eligible and can be paired with gen eds to maximize scholarships and degree progress. Available online, on campus and onsite.
COURSES SEQUENCING
• Juniors – BUS 101
• Seniors – CCT 270 FALL
CTE ALIGNMENT
SPRING
• Juniors - BUS 206
• Seniors - Elective Option
Aligned with CTE Management & Entrepreneurship CIP 52.0701.00
Required Courses
060111 Bus and Mkt Essentials BUS 101 Nature of Bus 070750 Microsoft Office Spec BUS 206 Fund of Prob Solv w/Excel 080310 Principles of Entrepreneurship CCT 270 Entrepreneurship
Choose Two of the Following 060155 Business Comms BUS 207 Fund of Interpersonal Business Comms 060170 Personal Finance (CTE Credit) FIN 201 Personal Money Mgt
PATHWAY OUTCOMES
• Students who successfully complete two courses are considered CTE “Concentrators”
• Students who successfully complete four courses are considered CTE “Completers”
• All pathway courses satisfy major specific and supporting requirements for EKU College of Business programs
TEACHER EDUCATION
Students can choose between P-12 and Special Education tracks in this four-semester pathway designed to prepare future educators and education leaders. Courses count toward EKU teacher education majors, are Work Ready-eligible and pair with gen eds to maximize scholarships and degree progress. Options are available online, on campus and onsite.
**CAN and background checks are not required if clinicals are completed in the student's home school district.**
COURSES SEQUENCING
FALL
• Juniors - EDF 203 & CED 100 Clinical I
• Seniors - EDF 219 & CED 200 Clinical II
CTE ALIGNMENT
SPRING
• Juniors - EDC 106 / SED 104
• Seniors - EDF 204
Aligned with CTE Teaching and Learning CIP 13.0101.00
331030 The Learning Community EDF 203/CED 100 Educational Foundations/Clinical I: Introduction to Educational Profession
331032 The Professional Educator EDF 204 Emerging Instructional Technologies
331031 The Learner Centered Classroom EDC 106 Culturally Responsive Perspectives
331031 The Learner Centered Classroom SED 104 Special Education Introduction
331033 Collaborative Clinical Experience EDF 219/CED 200 Human Development & Learning/CED 200 Clinical 2: Understanding the Learner
PATHWAY OUTCOMES
• Clinical hours earned in this pathway count towards teacher certification requirements.
• Students who successfully complete two courses are considered CTE “Concentrators”
• Students who successfully complete four courses are considered CTE “Completers”
• All pathway courses satisfy major specific and supporting requirements for EKU College of Education and Applied Human Services teacher education programs.
YOUR STUDENTS. THEIR FUTURE. THE EKU WAY.
Being an EKU Colonel means embracing the opportunities, experiences and support EKU offers inside and outside the classroom. We offer that same game-changing experience to dual credit students too. Your students will have the opportunity to participate in the exceptional Eastern experience that includes not only extracurricular activities, but wrap-around services and programs to foster their development.
EXPERIENCE THE EXCITEMENT
Free admission to NCAA Division 1 athletic events and other select EKU events
SUPPORT THAT STAYS WITH THEM
Free tutoring, career exploration with a career advisor, academic advising and mental health counseling
Access to EKU Library’s databases with more than 80,000 eBooks and a wide range of journals EXPLORE. RESEARCH. DISCOVER.
WHAT WE DO DIFFERENTLY
Student Success-Oriented
1:1 academic advising and strategic student intervention procedures guide your students toward success.
Individualized advising blaze your students' trail to their desired career and post-secondary educational goals.
A comprehensive orientation lays the foundation for your students' success in dual credit.
Consistent communication from our team keeps your students informed throughout each academic term.
Rooted Partnerships
As our partner, you can count on us to keep you informed and engaged in your students' dual credit experience.
Tailored academic opportunities that align with your school’s aspirations for providing a unique learning experience for your students.
Our commitment to you – offering robust academic opportunities without complicating your day to day. With fewer responsibilities added to your plate, you can focus on what matters most–your students' individual success.
NEXT STEPS
New Partners
1. Enter into a Memorandum of Agreement between your school and EKU – Provided by the EKU Dual Credit Office.
2. Set-up a new partnership orientation with the Dual Credit Office – In this virtual meeting, we will cover the admissions & enrollment processes in greater detail, orient school personnel with academic policy & procedure, and begin preparations for our unique dual credit offerings. 3. Distribute informational materials to students that highlight academic opportunities through EKU Dual Credit and steps to get involved in our program.
Current Partners
1. Next steps highlighted in a post-meeting follow up sent by our team.
2. Distribute informational materials to students that highlight academic opportunities through EKU Dual Credit and steps to get involved in our program.
