The Pre-College Credit Primer
What courses do dual enrollment students take?
Who are the students that participate in dual enrollment?
Resources
It is important for everyone involved and for those who are considering enrollment in one of these programs, to be informed through reputable resources. Also, what may be a good decision for one student will not necessarily be the best choice for another. Therefore, having a variety of resources from different websites and organizations is important.
Below are listings of articles, article summaries, as well as links to reliable resources on the web. Each providing you with additional facts and information to consider when researching dual enrollment, advanced placement, or international baccalaureate.
The number of students taking dual enrollment (DE) courses is steadily increasing since the 2007-2008 school year. However, it is important for students who are considering DE to obtain the correct information before starting.
In this article, from the Florida College System Research & Analytics which is Florida’s leading source of DE opportunities for high school students, you will see the different types of courses that students take through DE. From satisfying core courses required to complete a college degree, to “non-college credit workforce preparation courses” and “Vocational Certificates,” more students are taking advantage of the opportunities provided by DE while still in high school.
While this is a growing trend, keep in mind that college years are an important time to figure out the career you want for the rest of your life. So while DE has many advantages, consider all your options and how your decisions will affect your future.
This article lists the “Ten Most Frequently Taken Dual Enrollment Courses” for the 2012-2013 school year. Along with this, comparative data is presented from the previous year with the percentage increase of students for each individual course.
The data shows that the majority of students in DE are taking core courses in English and Algebra. This fact has not changed when compared to the previous year in which these same ten courses were also the top ten. In addition to this the top five courses were in the same order, from highest to lowest number of students, as the previous year as well.
This article shows the trends in DE courses over the past several years, providing insight for students who are considering DE and what courses to take.
This document outlines the fact that dual enrollment (DE) is primarily a route that students at public high schools take, as compared to private schools and home schooled students.
Public high school student’s participation in DE has been increasing over the past several years, while private school enrollment has decreased and home schooled students have had little change.
The article depicts in graph formats the overall increase in the number of students in DE. From 29,623 students in the 2000-2001 school year, to 53,285 students in the 2013-2014 school year, showing a significant increase in students over the past ten years.
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The above link will take you to a downloadable file which lists the 2014-2015 dual enrollment courses provided by the Florida Department of Education.
This list also includes the dual enrollment course and high school subject area in which students will receive credit for completing, as well as the amount of high school credit that will be awarded.
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Framework for Success in Postsecondary Writing
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The document details the experiences and critical thinking abilities that are necessary for successful college level writing. This Framework was put together by various two- and four-year college writing faculty and high school level teachers from across the nation.
It explains that “the responsibility for preparing students for college writing is shared by teachers, schools, students, and families.” Therefore, the Framework is designed to appeal and be useful to all of these groups and individuals.
Abilities that this Framework explains as being crucial to writing successfully in college are the following.
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Developing rhetorical knowledge
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Developing critical thinking abilities
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Developing flexible writing processes
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Developing knowledge of conventions
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Composing in multiple environments