Dual Credit
Dual Credit & Distance Education Opportunities
Concordia R-2 High School is committed to providing students with opportunities to challenge themselves academically while earning college credit before graduating from high school.
Our district partners with University of Central Missouri (UCM), State Fair Community College (SFCC), and Missouri Valley College to offer dual credit opportunities in a variety of subject areas. Course offerings may vary from year to year based on instructor availability, student interest, and college partnerships.
As part of our partnership with the University of Central Missouri, Concordia R-2 High School also participates in the Western Missouri Educational Technology Consortium (WeMET), which provides students with access to additional online and interactive course opportunities.
Benefits of Dual Credit
Dual credit courses provide students with the opportunity to:
- Earn both high school and college credit at the same time.
- Save money by completing college coursework at a reduced tuition rate.
- Gain experience with college-level expectations while still receiving support from their high school.
- Strengthen college readiness and academic skills.
- Potentially reduce the time needed to complete a college degree.
Students and their families are responsible for any tuition and fees associated with earning college credit. Transfer policies vary among colleges and universities; students are encouraged to verify with their intended postsecondary institution how dual credit courses will apply toward their degree program.
Eligibility Requirements
Enrollment in dual credit courses is a privilege that requires students to meet both Concordia High School's expectations and the eligibility requirements established by the partnering institution. Depending on the institution and course, college requirements may include a minimum GPA, placement assessments, prerequisite coursework, or other admission criteria. Concordia High School may also establish additional expectations regarding academic performance, attendance, course prerequisites, or student readiness to ensure students are prepared for the rigor of college-level coursework.
Interested in Dual Credit?
Students interested in learning more about dual credit opportunities are encouraged to discuss them with Ms. Buzzanga during their Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) meeting. Students may also schedule an appointment with Ms. Buzzanga at any time to ask questions, review eligibility requirements, explore course options, and determine how dual credit could help them reach their academic and postsecondary goals.
College Links
Ms. Buzzanga also encourages students and families to explore the dual credit websites of each partnering college or university. Reviewing these resources can help students better understand eligibility requirements, course offerings, enrollment procedures, tuition and fees, and other important information as they consider their dual credit options.
University of Central Missouri Dual Credit
University of Central Missouri WeMET
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