Dual Enrollment/General Studies Certificate Pathway

Lexington Two's Dual Enrollment/General Studies Pathway is for 11th & 12th grade students not participating in the Early College program. Through a partnership with Midlands Technical College, this pathway allows students to take free college courses, with an opportunity to earn as much as 18-29 credit hours that could potentially transfer to a 2-year or 4-year college or university.

The General Studies Certificate from Midlands Technical College "is designed to provide dually enrolled high school students with a broad general education foundation" that includes courses required for degrees at many 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities. Students would begin this pathway in their junior year (11th grade) with completion the following school year. This means students would complete the certificate requirements, receive their high school diploma, and go on to pursue an associate's or bachelor’s degree in less time, at a lower cost, and be better prepared for college level coursework.

General Studies Certificate - minimum 18 college credits (6-plus college classes) earned at no cost.

Required Courses (all courses required)		Elective Courses (Only one 3hr course required)
ENG 101	English Composition I	Art 101	HIS 201
ENG 102	English Composition II	CRJ 101	HIS 202
MUS 105	Music Appreciation	ECD 101	THE 101
PSY 201	General Psychology	HIS 101	HIS 102
SOC101	Introduction to Sociology	*Other elective courses may be available

How could this benefit you?

Dual Enrollment introduces students to the rigors of college coursework early. Recent studies have shown that students who participate in dual-enrollment programs are more likely go on to get a college degree.
Dual Enrollment participation enhances students’ ability and skills to do college-level
work and gives them confidence for future college success.
Dual Enrollment can significantly reduce the time and cost required to pursue post-secondary education, because students enroll early in courses that will be directly applied to their college transcript.
Dual enrollment gives students a jump start on his/her college education, saving time and money.
Approved Dual Credit courses on the high school transcript receive an additional weighting when calculating the GPA.

How does this work with the high school schedule?

Approved dual credit courses earn both high school units of credit and college credit hours. Therefore, many DE courses can count towards a SC High School Diploma Graduation Requirements, and directly affect high school the high school grade point average (GPA). In accordance with South Carolina state regulation, students may earn one credit unit toward the high school diploma for each approved three‐semester hour college course they successfully complete.

Sample Student Schedule

	Sample 11th Grade Schedule		Sample 12th Grade Schedule
Block	Fall	Spring	Fall	Spring
1st block	MTC Course - MW MTC Course - TTh No class on Friday	MTC Course - MW MTC Course - TTh No class on Friday	(2-4) MTC Courses + High School Course(s)*	(2-4) MTC Courses + High School Course(s)*
2nd block	High School Course	High School Course
3rd block	High School Course	High School Course
4th block	High School Course	High School Course

*students can enroll in high school classes or continue with DE coursework depending on whether graduation requirements have been met.

What if I don't have room in my schedule for 6 classes or I want to start as a senior?

Juniors and seniors who are eligible may still enroll in dual enrollment courses. They have the opportunity to take approved courses that could transfer to a 2-year or 4-year college or university and receive credit for the courses they take on BOTH their high school and college transcripts.

Transferring Dual Enrollment Credits

Students should check with the college(s) they are interested in attending in order to verify course transferability. Colleges and universities have the final say regarding how college credit transfers to their institutions. Additional information on college course transfers and articulation agreements can be found on the website for the S.C. Transfer and Articulation Center, www.sctrac.org.

2024-25 Dual Enrollment Application Period

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