Knowing the difference between Advanced Placement and Dual Credit course will assist you in planning
for both high school and college courses. Currently, Dual Credit is available only to P-Tech Students.
Advanced Placement (AP) Dual Credit
Enroll at high school campus
Pre-AP courses offered in the 9th and 10th grades
AP courses offered at all grade levels
No limit on the number of courses per semester
Enroll at high school campus
Juniors and Seniors are eligible, Sophomore participating in a CTE certification program must meet “College Ready” scores on Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessments
May enroll in only 2 courses per semester, unless high school principal approve additional courses with a counselor’s recommendation. Credit is awarded when the student passes the course. Students must pass a DC class with a C or higher to remain in the dual credit program.
Enrollment
Taught by State-certified and Highly-Qualified high school teachers trained by the College Board. Instructors are Gifted/Talented-certified. The course syllabus is approved by the College Board.
Taught by college instructors and/or by State-certified and Highly-Qualified high school teacher who serve as adjunct professor. Master’s degree and/or required master’s level coursework required
Teachers/ Instructors
Accepted throughout the nation. Typically requires a score of 3 or higher. Varies by universities/ college institutions.
Accepted at public colleges and universities in Texas. Requires C or better for transferability.
College/
University
Acceptance
Open to any student who wants to participate and has met the course prerequisites.
Must be currently be enrolled in the P-Tech program. Must meet college placement scores (TSI-Texas Success Initiative Exam in math and ELA). Parent/guardian and P-Tech counselor approval is required. For more informaton reach out to Ms. Tucker the P-Tech counselor.
Counselors information here.
Impact on High School GPA
Honors weighted grades.
Honors weighted grades.
Dual Credit allows high school students to earn both high school and college credit by completing courses at their high school and/or college campus.
The AP Program allows students to take college-level courses and exams, and to potentially earn college credit or placement while still in high school.
Description
Credit
College credit is granted when students pass the AP examination. Students seeking credit through their AP grades should note that individual colleges and universities, not the College Board or the AP Program, grant course credit and placement.
Credit is awarded when the student passes the course. Students must pass a DC class with a C or higher to remain in the dual credit program.
Rigor
Standardized and controlled by the College Board for college level rigor. Teachers must certify their course by submitting their syllabus to the College Board.
College-level rigor. Instructor’s must certify their course by submitting syllabus for approval by the college
Dual Credit courses taught on the Eastfield College.
AP courses are taught here on campus.
Taught
P-TECH Tuition and textbook fees are WAIVED.
School funded tuition and textbooks. Students have minimal fees as Dallas ISD incurs most of the costs associated with this highly acclaimed program.
Cost
College credit transfer to all public Texas colleges and universities; Accepted by most out-of-state and private universities.
70% passing rate guarantees college credit.
Students are issued an official college transcript.
Eligibility for Collegiate Academic Honor Society
(Phi Theta Kappa)
College credit granted by many U.S. colleges and universities based on AP exam score(s); however, credit rarely granted for less than a 3 (out of 5) exam score.
AP may be used for recruitment to specific majors.
Advantages
Eligibility
Advanced Placement Courses
vs
Dual Credit
A/B Day CalendarAdvanced Placement is a nationally recognized program run by collegeboard.com to provide a rigorous curriculum of study in specific subject areas.
Dual Enrollment allows a student to earn college credits while still in high school. These course credits can be transferred to a degree-granting institution, depending on the policy of the college or university. Our P-Tech students attend Eastfield College.
Benefits: Students who enroll in and successfully complete Dual Credit and/or AP courses experience a college-level class while enjoying the support provided at home. Research shows that students who participate in dual credit and/or AP programs are more likely to be successful in college (i.e. maintain a passing average and obtain a degree) than those who do not participate.
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