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.
*Certificate in Public Service
- Minimum 18 credit hours
- The Public Service Preparation certificate provides dually enrolled high school students with 18 credit hours in prerequisite and general education courses toward public service associate degrees.
*Certificate in Health Science
- Minimum 18 credit hours
- The Health Science Preparation certificate provides dually enrolled high school students with 18 credit hours in prerequisite and general education courses from MTC's AAS Health Care technology degree. These courses will facilitate transition into other health care programs as well.
*Certificate in Business Administration
- Minimum 18 credit hours
- The Business Administration Preparation certificate provides dually enrolled high school students with 18 credit hours in prerequisite and general education courses towards business-related associate degrees.
*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:
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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
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Sample
11th Grade Schedule
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Sample
12th Grade Schedule
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| Block | Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring |
| 1st block |
MTC Course - MW
MTC Course - TTh
No class on Friday
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MTC Course - MW
MTC Course - TTh
No class on Friday
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(2-4) MTC Courses
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High School Course(s)*
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(2-4) MTC Courses
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High School Course(s)*
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| 2nd block | High School Course | High School Course | ||
| 3rd block | High School Course | High School Course | ||
| 4th block | High School Course | High School Course | ||
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.
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