Dual Credit Mission Statement:

The Amarillo College Dual-Credit Program's mission is to create a cooperative partnership between a high school and Amarillo College through which a student may be awarded both college and high school credit in courses that meet the requirements of both institutions.

Standard:

The high school identifies students who are eligible for dual-credit courses and recommends courses that potentially qualify for dual-credit. Students who meet specific eligibility requirements of both the high school and Amarillo College will be permitted to enroll in those Amarillo College courses specified in the dual-credit agreement and to simultaneously earn credit toward high school graduation and college credit.

Dual Credit is governed by rules of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Texas Education Agency and Amarillo College Policy and Procedures.

Advantages Of Dual Credit:

• Build confidence by easing the transition to college by experiencing the rigor of college with the dual support of the high school and the college.
• Accelerate time to degree completion by getting a head start in college dual credit students can earn up to a year or more of college credit.
• Transfer many dual credit courses to Texas public colleges and universities, private institutions, and many out-of-state colleges and universities.
• Save money on college tuition.
• Access Amarillo College student support services...library, career services, disability services, computer labs, and tutoring.
• Students get a college ID.