Dual Enrollment is a common system arrangement in which American high school students take college courses, generally based on a cooperation agreement signed between a university and related local high schools.
Dual Function: High school students take college courses that count towards both high school graduation requirements and college credit, similar to AP courses.
Exploration and Challenge: The courses are challenging and offer students a certain level of difficulty.
Low Cost: Dual enrollment courses have low tuition fees, saving costs
Target Audience
Currently enrolled high school students or graduates
Language
Chinese and English
Class Format
Online Learning
Courses
Classic Core Courses + Liberal Arts Courses + ESL (Non-credit course)
Tuition
$100/credit (2024-25 academic year fee standard, may change annually)
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
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BIB 1120 |
New Testament Survey | Classic Readings |
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MUS 2110 |
Music Appreciation | Music Appreciation |
|
PHE 2120 |
Health Science and Personal Wellness | Health Science and Personal Wellness |
|
MAT 2100 |
Introduction to Statistics | Introduction to Statistics |
|
COM 2110 |
Public Speaking | Public Speaking |
|
PSY 2110 |
General Psychology | General Psychology |
|
BIB 1116 |
Old Testament Survey | Classic Readings II |
|
ENG 1110 |
Composition and Research | English Academic Writing and Research |
|
ART 2110 |
Art Appreciation｜Art Appreciation |
|
BIO 2113 |
General Biology｜General Biology |
|
MAT 1110 |
College Algebra｜College Algebra |
|
PHI 2610 |
Introduction to Logic｜Introduction to Logic |
|
HIS 1110 |
Introduction to World History｜Introduction to World History |
|
ESL (Non-credit course) | (Non-credit course) |
|
Note: The curriculum may be slightly adjusted, please refer to the course selection notice after admission
After completing one or two years of courses, you can apply to CIU’s South Carolina campus, the Southeast Asia undergraduate program, or other public and private universities for further studies; if you meet the admission requirements, credits can be transferred to the CIU student system.
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Save time and accelerate academic progress — Take college courses and earn credits in high school, reducing future college study time and helping you graduate earlier or enter graduate school early.
Significantly reduce economic costs — Dual enrollment fees are more economical (currently only $100 per credit at CIU), and overall tuition is much lower than regular college courses, significantly saving education expenses. At the same time, you can earn both high school and college credits, avoiding repeated learning and achieving high cost performance in education investment.
Dual credit recognition, more advantageous for further education — The courses have a “dual function” characteristic: in accredited schools, they can be counted towards high school transcripts and are also recognized by partner universities, similar to AP courses. Accumulate credit foundation in advance to enhance academic competitiveness.
Experience the academic atmosphere of university in advance — Taught by university professors, students can experience the teaching style and academic requirements of university classrooms in advance, preparing them for the transition to higher education.
Cultivate academic initiative and comprehensive abilities — Choosing and completing challenging university courses demonstrates students’ academic motivation and self-drive, leaving a positive impression on teachers, university admissions officers, and future employers.
Balance exploration and challenge — The course content has the academic depth and challenge of university level, and begins to cultivate high-level thinking and independent learning ability in the high school stage.
Dual enrollment students seeking a bachelor’s degree at CIU can submit an additional application through the application dashboard.
It depends on whether you choose face-to-face or online courses. Face-to-face courses are held at CIU’s Columbia, South Carolina campus at specific times during the week. Online courses are asynchronous, meaning you can complete the work on your own schedule (within a set timeframe).
$100 per credit hour or $300 for a three-credit course. Dual enrollment is a significant commitment, so make sure it’s the right fit before you sign up. If you’re motivated and ready for a challenge, it can be a great way to get a head start in college! If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@ciu.edu or call (803) 807-5024.
