Dual Credit Courses
CHS/Helena College Dual Credit Courses
The following courses are taught at Capital High School and are offered for dual credit through our partner institutions. Students are required to fill out a separate application and course registration for the college credit portion of the class. Counselors will present registration information at the start of each semester, and it is the student’s responsibility to meet all of the college’s deadlines and test score requirements, as well as to pay fees if required.
** Dual credit course offerings are dependent on staff with dual certifications. Classes offered for dual credit could change if staffing changes occur and no dual certified teachers are available.
All dual credit courses count as both high school and college credit. The courses are taught on the campus of Capital High School. Students are responsible for college registration, cost of tuition, and fees. Students must be at least 16 years of age or enrolled in grade 11 and meet course qualifications.
All Math courses require an additional placement form. Students are recommended to have a B or better in the pre-requisite math course when taking for college credit. ACT Math scores can also be used to prove proficiency for placement in a dual credit math course.
When you request a dual credit course, an application will be emailed to you to complete to be eligible for college credit.
Students who drop a dual credit course once the semester has started are required to drop at both CHS and the corresponding college. Failure to drop at the college will cause the student to be responsible for paying the course fees, and the failure will be reflected on the Helena College transcript.
“One-Two-Free” offers two free dual enrollment courses, up to six credits, through the Montana University System (MUS) to all eligible high school students. Dual enrollment allows high school students to take 100 and 200 level college courses on campus, online, or in their high school. Students can explore a wide range of content including academic core and workforce courses. For more information, click here.
- The program offers eligible high school students their first two classes free, up to six credits.
- After that students pay the discounted dual enrollment tuition rate of 50% the two-year institution’s tuition (on average $59/credit).
- Students that demonstrate need can apply for a hardship scholarship to cover tuition beyond their first two courses/six credits.
- One-two-free applies to any lower division dual enrollment course from a participating institution, whether it is online, on campus, or in the high school.
| Montana Digital Academy: dual credit offerings |
The Montana Digital Academy offers dual credit courses through various Montana University System Institutions. Students are responsible for the technology component to ensure success in the online learning environment. They are also responsible for college registration, cost of tuition and fees. Students should visit with their counselor for more information or visit http://montanadigitalacademy.org/montana-university-system-dual-credit-information/
Project Lead the Way (PTLW)/University of Montana Partnership
The University of Montana recognizes and awards credits for Project Lead The Way (PLTW) courses. General Education and course credit for the Biomedical Sciences courses is granted based upon successful completion of the course with assessment scores as described below. Enrollment Services-Admissions will provide students with an evaluation of their credits upon receipt of official scores. The University of Montana awards college credit to undergraduate degree students on the basis of official score reports from PLTW. https://www.umt.edu/admissions/apply/advanced-credits/project-lead-the-way.php
Missoula College- CHS Carpentry Program Partnership
The CHS Carpentry program is working out an agreement with Missoula College for students who complete 3 levels of Carpentry plus the Dual Credit courses through Helena College of Tech Math and Communication in a Dynamic Workplace to receive a Building Construction Basics CTS, this 15 credit certificate could be applied to an apprenticeship or be used to help gain employment in the construction industry.
Highlands College
Carroll College- ACE Program (college only credit)
The Advanced College Experience (ACE) program is an opportunity for highly motivated high school students to engage in Carroll courses. Each student may enroll in up to 2 100-level courses (no more than 8 credits) or applicable 200-level courses with available seats after current student registration. The course schedule can be found online.
Open to all local area high school students who meet the qualifications:
- Junior or senior level in high school
- minimum 3.25 high school cumulative GPA
- approval of parent and high school counselor
Application is open; Application deadline July 15.
The application will need to be printed to be signed by a parent/guardian and high school counselor and must include a copy of your high school transcript.
Cost:
Students will be responsible for a $50 per credit ACE tuition charge, plus a $60 semester fee to cover technology and parking, plus any course fees. The typical student enrolling in one 3-credit course would pay $210-$240, or in one 4-credit course with lab would pay $260-$320 depending on course/lab fees.
Students will need to attend a brief orientation session before classes begin and will be sent more information about this over the summer.
Additional Benefits
Students enrolled in the program will be issued a Carroll ID that will provide access to Carroll’s Corette Library as well as Carroll home athletic and performing arts events. Students will be invited to attend lectures and other academic events available to all Carroll students. A parking pass will also be provided for students to park in specified areas on campus.
Online Registration
Fall Semester
– Application Opens: May 1
– Application Deadline: July 15
Spring Semester
– Application Opens: October 1
– Application Deadline: November 15
Contact:
Julia Malmo, Admission Counselor
jmalmo@carroll.edu or 406-447-5575