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Currently, Cass Tech has four Dual Enrollment partnerships…Wayne County Community College District, (WCCCD), Wayne State University, (WSU), Lawrence Technological University (LTU) and a special cohort partnership with the University of Michigan School of Social Work-Dearborn. WCCCD offers students a chance to earn college credit and/or earn an Associate’s Degree after successfully completing a 60 Credit Program.
Dual enrollment programs allow students to take college classes while they’re still enrolled in high school. These classes count for both high school and college credit. High school students who complete dual enrollment may need to take fewer classes in college due to earning transferable college credit. The recommended choice of credit is COLLEGE Credit ONLY and not both High School and College. Why? If a student selects high school and college credit, the grade they earn in classes will be calculated into their high school GPA and could adversely impact their high school GPA and class ranking.
The advantages of Dual Enrollment include:
Challenging Coursework…When students opt to take dual enrollment courses, they’re exposed to rigorous coursework with college professors teaching their courses.
Accelerated Learning…Since students begin earning college credit while still in high school, they can enter college with their prerequisites completed or halfway done. This shortens their graduation timeline and allows them more opportunities to explore electives and even double majors.
Cost-Effective…One of the biggest advantages of dual enrollment is the reduced price of higher education. With college tuition increasing over the past decades, dual enrollment courses provide the perfect opportunity to drive down your student’s out-of-pocket costs. If classes are offered through the high school your child attends, the fees for the courses are likely covered through the partnership. This allows students to get a taste of college with minimal financial burden—as a result, making college more attainable.
Things to consider:
Do Your Research… Credits May Not Transfer!!!
Students and parents need to research their college options and confirm if they will or will not accept dual enrollment course credit. In most cases credits will transfer. However, there are some circumstances when they won’t. For example, if your student chooses to attend a private university, there is a chance that they might not accept the credit due to not being able to verify the merit of the classes.
Another reason an institution might not accept the credit is if it’s located out of state. In that case, it could be difficult for credits to transfer. Or the school may accept the credit, but not count it toward your student’s degree.
Greater Expectations… Your child’s ability to BALANCE a busy schedule should be considered before deciding to participate in dual enrollment. Figuring out how to alter their schedule could be a difficult task for them to take on if they want to participate in sports and other extracurricular activities.
Additionally, the coursework is more challenging, and students will be graded based on their performance. With that, students who choose to enroll in dual enrollment courses must be committed to putting in extra work to complete assignments and receive a passing grade.
Also, Parents can be assessed fees if a student does not pass a class, withdraw form a class, or walk away from a class.
Even with these things to consider…
Cass Tech has the largest Dual Enrollment Participants in the entire district.
Cass Tech has had, over the years, the largest WCCCD Dual Enrollment Associate Degree Graduates.
***At this time, DPSCD does not offer summer dual enrollment classes. Students on the Associate’s Degree Track or desire to earn an associate’s degree through WCCCD, MUST pay for tuition on their own to take summer classes-this is the only way to ensure 60 REQUIRED credit hours are earned within a 3-4 year period. Tuition cost for summer classes is per credit hour.
Also, while LTU does not offer a degree track, they do offer affordable summer tuition per class taken and not per credit hour.
Additionally, LTU and WSU offer Saturday classes.
Grades and Transcripts Must be requested and ordered directly from each dual enrollment partnership. Cass Tech does not have access to dual enrollment partners’ databases.
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ALL Students Must Message AP Love on Teams once they have enrolled in classes forWinter 2025/ Spring 2025 for ALL Dual Enrollment Programs!You will be place in the appropriate Teams chat to receiveupdates and information regarding Dual Enrollment.CLASSES WILL BE SCHEDULED ON SATURDAYS FROM 9AM-12PMAT CASS TECHAPPLICATION SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS SHOULD BE GIVEN TO AP LOVE TO SIGNSPRING 2025 APPLY NOW FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT https://www.ltu.edu/admissions/first-year/partnership/dual-enrollment
Things you should know!
Currently, Cass Tech has four Dual Enrollment partnerships…Wayne County Community College District, (WCCCD), Wayne State University, (WSU), Lawrence Technological University (LTU) and a special cohort partnership with the University of Michigan School of Social Work-Dearborn. WCCCD offers students a chance to earn college credit and/or earn an Associate’s Degree after successfully completing a 60 Credit Program.
Dual enrollment programs allow students to take college classes while they’re still enrolled in high school. These classes count for both high school and college credit. High school students who complete dual enrollment may need to take fewer classes in college due to earning transferable college credit. The recommended choice of credit is COLLEGE Credit ONLY and not both High School and College. Why? If a student selects high school and college credit, the grade they earn in classes will be calculated into their high school GPA and could adversely impact their high school GPA and class ranking.
The advantages of Dual Enrollment include:
Challenging Coursework…When students opt to take dual enrollment courses, they’re exposed to rigorous coursework with college professors teaching their courses.
Accelerated Learning…Since students begin earning college credit while still in high school, they can enter college with their prerequisites completed or halfway done. This shortens their graduation timeline and allows them more opportunities to explore electives and even double majors.
Cost-Effective…One of the biggest advantages of dual enrollment is the reduced price of higher education. With college tuition increasing over the past decades, dual enrollment courses provide the perfect opportunity to drive down your student’s out-of-pocket costs. If classes are offered through the high school your child attends, the fees for the courses are likely covered through the partnership. This allows students to get a taste of college with minimal financial burden—as a result, making college more attainable.
Things to consider:
Do Your Research… Credits May Not Transfer!!!
Students and parents need to research their college options and confirm if they will or will not accept dual enrollment course credit. In most cases credits will transfer. However, there are some circumstances when they won’t. For example, if your student chooses to attend a private university, there is a chance that they might not accept the credit due to not being able to verify the merit of the classes.
Another reason an institution might not accept the credit is if it’s located out of state. In that case, it could be difficult for credits to transfer. Or the school may accept the credit, but not count it toward your student’s degree.
Greater Expectations… Your child’s ability to BALANCE a busy schedule should be considered before deciding to participate in dual enrollment. Figuring out how to alter their schedule could be a difficult task for them to take on if they want to participate in sports and other extracurricular activities.
Additionally, the coursework is more challenging, and students will be graded based on their performance. With that, students who choose to enroll in dual enrollment courses must be committed to putting in extra work to complete assignments and receive a passing grade.
Also, Parents can be assessed fees if a student does not pass a class, withdraw form a class, or walk away from a class.
Even with these things to consider…
Cass Tech has the largest Dual Enrollment Participants in the entire district.
Cass Tech has had, over the years, the largest WCCCD Dual Enrollment Associate Degree Graduates.
***At this time, DPSCD does not offer summer dual enrollment classes. Students on the Associate’s Degree Track or desire to earn an associate’s degree through WCCCD, MUST pay for tuition on their own to take summer classes-this is the only way to ensure 60 REQUIRED credit hours are earned within a 3-4 year period. Tuition cost for summer classes is per credit hour.
Also, while LTU does not offer a degree track, they do offer affordable summer tuition per class taken and not per credit hour.
Additionally, LTU and WSU offer Saturday classes.
Grades and Transcripts Must be requested and ordered directly from each dual enrollment partnership. Cass Tech does not have access to dual enrollment partners’ databases.
We Are CT Proud!
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UPDATE: Please make sure you complete the forms listed below in order to complete your registration.
W'25 Registration Form
FERPA Form
Academic Guidelines
W'25 Course Schedule
Application Final Deadline EXTENDED: Monday, November 18, 2024Dual Enrollment Forms Submission Deadline: Friday, November 22, 2024If there are any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact -STACY N. JACKSON, M.Ed. At WSU for detailed information at stacy.jackson@wayne.edu or call 586-447-3905.
ALL Students Must Message AP Love on Teams once they have enrolled in classes forWinter 2025/ Spring 2025 for ALL Dual Enrollment Programs!You will be place in the appropriate Teams chat to receiveupdates and information regarding Dual Enrollment.Things you should know…
Things you should know!
Currently, Cass Tech has four Dual Enrollment partnerships…Wayne County Community College District, (WCCCD), Wayne State University, (WSU), Lawrence Technological University (LTU) and a special cohort partnership with the University of Michigan School of Social Work-Dearborn. WCCCD offers students a chance to earn college credit and/or earn an Associate’s Degree after successfully completing a 60 Credit Program.
Dual enrollment programs allow students to take college classes while they’re still enrolled in high school. These classes count for both high school and college credit. High school students who complete dual enrollment may need to take fewer classes in college due to earning transferable college credit. The recommended choice of credit is COLLEGE Credit ONLY and not both High School and College. Why? If a student selects high school and college credit, the grade they earn in classes will be calculated into their high school GPA and could adversely impact their high school GPA and class ranking.
The advantages of Dual Enrollment include:
Challenging Coursework…When students opt to take dual enrollment courses, they’re exposed to rigorous coursework with college professors teaching their courses.
Accelerated Learning…Since students begin earning college credit while still in high school, they can enter college with their prerequisites completed or halfway done. This shortens their graduation timeline and allows them more opportunities to explore electives and even double majors.
Cost-Effective…One of the biggest advantages of dual enrollment is the reduced price of higher education. With college tuition increasing over the past decades, dual enrollment courses provide the perfect opportunity to drive down your student’s out-of-pocket costs. If classes are offered through the high school your child attends, the fees for the courses are likely covered through the partnership. This allows students to get a taste of college with minimal financial burden—as a result, making college more attainable.
Things to consider:
Do Your Research… Credits May Not Transfer!!!
Students and parents need to research their college options and confirm if they will or will not accept dual enrollment course credit. In most cases credits will transfer. However, there are some circumstances when they won’t. For example, if your student chooses to attend a private university, there is a chance that they might not accept the credit due to not being able to verify the merit of the classes.
Another reason an institution might not accept the credit is if it’s located out of state. In that case, it could be difficult for credits to transfer. Or the school may accept the credit, but not count it toward your student’s degree.
Greater Expectations… Your child’s ability to BALANCE a busy schedule should be considered before deciding to participate in dual enrollment. Figuring out how to alter their schedule could be a difficult task for them to take on if they want to participate in sports and other extracurricular activities.
Additionally, the coursework is more challenging, and students will be graded based on their performance. With that, students who choose to enroll in dual enrollment courses must be committed to putting in extra work to complete assignments and receive a passing grade.
Also, Parents can be assessed fees if a student does not pass a class, withdraw form a class, or walk away from a class.
Even with these things to consider…
Cass Tech has the largest Dual Enrollment Participants in the entire district.
Cass Tech has had, over the years, the largest WCCCD Dual Enrollment Associate Degree Graduates.
***At this time, DPSCD does not offer summer dual enrollment classes. Students on the Associate’s Degree Track or desire to earn an associate’s degree through WCCCD, MUST pay for tuition on their own to take summer classes-this is the only way to ensure 60 REQUIRED credit hours are earned within a 3-4 year period. Tuition cost for summer classes is per credit hour.
Also, while LTU does not offer a degree track, they do offer affordable summer tuition per class taken and not per credit hour.
Additionally, LTU and WSU offer Saturday classes.
Grades and Transcripts Must be requested and ordered directly from each dual enrollment partnership. Cass Tech does not have access to dual enrollment partners’ databases.
We Are CT Proud!
-
WCCCD Fall 2024 In Person Classes at Cass Tech***Some classes and days may change based on enrollment and availability of instructors.ClassDAYTIMEINSTRUCTORROOM#CONTACT INFOPS 101M/W3:30p – 4:55pHon.William McConico417wmcconi1@wcccd.eduANT 153T/TH3:30p – 5:25pTamika Davis-Shelton303tamikadavis0223@gmail.comBUS 150M/W3:30p-4:55pDr. Richard James300richard.james@detroitk12.orgMGT 205T/TH3:30p -4:55pDr. Richard James300richard.james@detroitk12.orgCJS 100T/TH3:30p-4:55pKimberly Liddell-Love318kimberly.liddell-love@detroitk12.orgENG 119T/TH3:30p-4:55pSherise Hedgespeth402