PSEO

Dual Enrollment, Dual Credit

NJC and PSEO...Together they can help High School Students Get a Jump Start on earning college credit!

Did you know that NJC has worked with area high schools since 1988 to help high school students get a head start on earning college credit. Read on to find out more...

What are the programs called that let you earn college credit while in high school?

Dual enrollment, Dual Credit, or Post Secondary Option (PSEO). Basically, all three terms mean the same thing.

What are Dual Enrollment courses?

Made possible by the Colorado State Legislature, these college courses offer a variety of options to qualified high school students to provide excellence in education. Dual enrollment courses allow students to take college level courses for both high school and college credit. To learn more, visit the Statewide PSEO Agreement at www.state.co.us/cche/policy/newpolicies/v-partb-pseoagree.pdf.

How do I know if Dual Enrollment (PSEO) is right for me?

Are you motivated, responsible, and looking for a challenge? Do you want to knock out college credits by taking college classes for both high school and college credit? If so, you are a great candidate for PSEO credit.

What are the advantages of taking dual credit college and high school credits?

You could graduate from college early
You would save yourself and/or your parents money
You could take care of Pre-requisites for your college degree

Can you explain eligibility?

High School students must be in the 11th or 12th grade
Students under 16 years of age must complete an underage waiver form
Accuplacer or ACT/SAT test scores must place students at the college level
College courses taken must be academic

How do I find out if I am ready for Dual Enrollment?

All dual enrollment students must complete Accuplacer testing through NJC or provide current qualifying ACT/SAT Reading, English, and Math scores by the time you register for courses.

What are the Accuplacer/ACT requirements for Dual Enrollment classes?

Course	Accuplacer Score	ACT Score
ENG 121	95 +	18 (English)
MAT 121	85 +	23 (Math)

The following courses do not require that a student take a placement test. However, it is strongly encouraged that students take the Accuplacer to determine a college reading level.

POS 111	American Government
LIT 115	Introduction to Literature
HIS 101	Western Civilization I
HIS 102	Western Civilization II
HIS 201	US History I
HIS 202	US History II
BIO 111	College Biology I
CHE 111	College Chemistry

How do I get started?

Get your Dual Enrollment packet from your High School Counselor.

Who do I contact for more information?

Below is a listing of Counselors for the High Schools that we service.

Akron High School – Ramona McMillan (970)-345-2268
Caliche High School – Kristy Pollart (970)-522-8200
Haxtun High School - Barb Gorman (970)-774-6111
Holyoke High School – Summer Maloney (970)-854-3421
Julesburg High School - Kim Ehnes (970)-474-3364
Merino High School - John Haynie (970)-522-7424
Peetz High School – Megan Watkins (970)-334-2361
Revere Jr./Sr. High School - Jim Engelker (970)-463-5477
Sterling High School - Tracy Reeves (970)-522-2944
Yuma High School - Laurie Unger (970)-848-5488

How do I insure that the classes taken will fulfill college graduation requirements?

That is a great question. If you have already selected a major, select your major from the program list and use the information found there to make your course selection(s). If you have not decided upon a major, select the Liberal Arts advising guide and use it. You do need to be aware that in meeting today's college graduation requirements there are few, if any, electives available. Additionally, it is wise to select a major early.

How much could I really save?

If you completed 12 credits during your junior year and 12 credits your senior year for a total of 24 credits, this could easily save you $2000. This doesn't even include the fact that more than likely still living at home and not paying for housing.

Are there other options to earn college credit besides Dual Credit/PSEO?

You might also earn college credits by taking the College-Level-Examination Program or CLEP at NJC. CLEP gives students of any age the opportunity to demonstrate college-level achievement through a program of exams in undergraduate college courses.

Your high school might also offer AP courses. The advantage of PSEO courses over AP courses is that with a dual credit course you have multiple assessments throughout a course, whereas, AP credit is determined by your score on a single exam.

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