CTE Dual Credit
CTE Dual Credit courses are high school courses taught by qualified CTE staff that help students gain practical skills, industry knowledge, and a head start on postsecondary education or workforce preparation. School district and partnering college faculty review the content and Learning Outcomes of each course being aligned to ensure courses taken align with college programs, preparing students for careers and/or postsecondary education. Courses in this program fall within a career pathway and can move a student towards completion of a certificate or degree in that field. Many partnering colleges now offer varying stackable certificates as well as applied associates, bachelor, and direct transfer degrees.
Student Available to Grades: 9 - 12
Attends high school class.
Enrollment: No college course enrollment, credit is claimed after high school course completion.
College Transcript: is started when student chooses to claim credit at the college.
College Credit: is based course work in high school courses. Courses in this program are evaluated by faculty at specific two- and four-year colleges and determined to have the same learning outcomes (knowledge and skills) as the college course listed in an agreement (articulation). College credit in this program must be applicable to a work-ready program, certificate, or degree aimed at preparing students to enter the workforce. The credit may also apply to stackable or longer certificate and degree programs as well as transfer degrees.
Transferability: Credit is transferrable to any public college in Washington State. How credits are applied is determined by the college accepting the transfer credit. Credits are less likely to be accepted by universities.
*Annual Fee:Annual student fee of $50 is charges as an administrative fee charged by Bellevue and LWIT’s consortium. They charge an additional $15 late fee for classes taken in previous years.
*Financial Support: Fee waiver available to students experiencing financial hardship.
Locations Offered:
- Hazen High School
- Lindbergh High School
- Renton High School
- Talley High School
Details, Offerings, and Instructions are available on CTE Dual Credit in RSD page.