Dual Credit

 

Requirements

Dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn both college and high school credit while enrolled in high school. Through educational partnerships, PJC and participating school districts approve students meeting program requirements to enroll in agreed upon courses. Course credit is awarded through the school district for high school academic requirements and through PJC for semester credit hours leading to a postsecondary degree or certificate. Students must meet TSI requirements and have the approval of their high school to participate in dual credit classes.

Registration

To enroll in dual credit courses, first-time students must complete the following:

  • Application For Admission
  • Advisement and Enrollment Form (Every Semester)
  • High school transcript (Once Per Year)
  • Counselor Approval Letter (Once Per Semester)
  • Test scores or exemption documentation.
  • Payment
  • Students must have a bacterial meningitis vaccination if the student takes classes on the PJC campus. Documentation of this vaccination is not needed if the courses are taken on the high school campus.

Returning students should bring to registration their high school transcript and a counselor approval letter from their high school.

Application

Exemptions & Test Scores

Students who meet qualifying standards on certain tests, as indicated below, may be exempt from testing. ACT and SAT scores are valid for five years from the date of testing.

  • SAT - a combined score of 1070 with a 500 on the math and/or verbal sections.
  • SAT (taken after March 5, 2016) - 480 EBRW (evidenced based reading and writing) and/or 530 math.
  • ACT (taken before February 15, 2023) - a composite score of 23 with a 19 on the math and/or English sections.
  • ACT (taken on or after February 15, 2023) - a combined score of 40 on the English and Reading (E+R) tests and/or score of 22 on the mathematics test; there is no composite score.
  • STAAR (End of Course) - English III - Level 2 (4000+) and/or Algebra II - Level 2 (4000+).

If not exempt, students must pass the portion of the TSIA2 that correlates with the dual credit class. New TSIA2 Passing Scores:

  • Math
    • Greater than or equal to 950 or
    • Less than 950 and diagnostic level equal to 6
  • English Language Arts & Reading (ELAR)
    • Score of 945 and essay greater than or equal to 5 or
    • Less than 945 and diagnostic level greater than or equal to 5 and essay greater than or equal to 5

Workforce Education CTE Courses High school students enrolled in Level I certificates are not required to meet TSI requirements. They are not exempt from TSI if they take dual credit courses that are not included in the Level I certificate.

Textbooks

Dragon Now takes the hassle out of getting course materials by providing students with convenient access to their required materials for the lowest price available. This course materials affordability program aims to ensure students arrive to class prepared, do not need to stress about getting their required materials, and receive affordable prices. Your campus has an opt out model and includes both digital and physical required materials.

Dragon Now

When to Register

Students may register through the Dual Credit Specialist assigned to their high school or with their high school counselor. 

Dual Credit Student Resources

Dual Credit Disability Accommodations

PJC Dual Credit Handbook

For more information, contact Lanny Mathews, PJC-Sulphur Springs Center, 903.885.1232, or Norma Wright, Learning Center, Room 120, 903.782.0401.