Dual Enrollment/Certificate Pathway

Lexington Two's Dual Enrollment/Certificate 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 18-36 credit hours that could potentially transfer to a 2-year or 4-year college or university.

What can you do with an MTC certificate or any dual enrollment classes?

Standalone dual credit courses and those MTC academic certificates include introductory and pre-requisite courses that students may take if they have their post-secondary goals already in mind or before deciding on an academic and career pathway.

Beginning the 2025-2026 school year

Dual Enrollment Certificate Pathways:

*Certificate in Public Service

*Certificate in Health Science

*Certificate in Business Administration

*Certificate in General College Studies

Minimum 18 credit hours
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.
Graduates will 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.

Who is eligible?

Juniors and seniors who are eligible may enroll in approved certificate-granting course or those not leading to a certificate. They have the opportunity to take 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.

Eligible students should be prepared for a rigorous academic experience, have developed study skills, time management skills, and the discipline needed for college-level coursework.

Eligibility Requirements:

Rising 11th or 12th grader
Good standing (grades, attendance, behavior)
Principal and Counselor recommendation
3.0+ GPA on current transcript (weighted)
Eligible PSAT, SAT, ACT or ACCUPLACER scores
Meets Midlands Technical College entrance requirements for college-level courses
Must commit to a minimum of two classes (6 credit hours) each semester of enrollment

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 SC High School Diploma Graduation Requirements, and directly affect 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.

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.

What are my next steps?

Complete the application for the Early College Cohort by clicking on the link below.

~Application period to be determined~