What is a Dual Credit?
- A dual credit is a college course, delivered on a college campus, by a college professor which you add into your regular homeschool timetable.
- They are called DUAL credits because students earn TWO credits: a secondary high school credit AND a college credit
- Dual credits require half the in class time as a traditional high school course, and are offered once per week for a 3-4 hour block of time.
- Dual credits are FREE – tuition, transportation and supplies are all included
- Course offerings include a huge array of interest areas and potential careers paths which go above and beyond what is offered at high school, many are lab or shop based with hands on experiences. While others provide you with a lecture style format in a college classroom.
- Dual credit programs are intended to assist secondary school students in completing their OSSD and supporting a successful transition to college and/or apprenticeship programs.
- Students in Cooperative Education, Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs and students in the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) may also be eligible to participate in dual credit programs
- Fall – Course run for 15 weeks from September to January, 1 day per week, 3-4 hours per day
- Winter – Courses run for 15 weeks from February to June, 1 day per week, 3-4 hours per day
- Spring – Course run for 7 weeks from May to June, 2 days per week, 3-4 hours per day
- Summer – Courses run for 1 month, 4 days per week at 4 hours per day
What Colleges offer Dual Credits?
Students in the TDSB have the opportunity to attend dual credits at the following 4 colleges:
- Seneca Polytechnic
- Centennial College
- George Brown College
- Humber Polytechnic
The following courses are available for registration for Semester 2. Please make an appointment with your Guidance counsellor if you are interested!
CENTENNIAL COLLEGE
Baking Fundamentals
Culinary Fundamentals
Principles of Psychology
ECE – Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Professional Police Standards
Automotive Service Technician (Workplace Trades Practice – Section 1)
Automotive Service Technician (Workplace Trades Practice – Section 2)
Anatomy
GEORGE BROWN
Film Studies
Intro to Digital Media
Forensic Psychology
Psychology of Human Relations
Leading, Following and Speaking with Confidence
Construction Health and Safety
Introduction to Sewing and Drafting
Computer Programming (Object Oriented)
Electrical Fundamentals
Introduction to Machining
Welding Arts
HUMBER (NORTH)
Digital Design and Creative Arts
Exploring Health Sciences & Wellness
Anatomy Pre-Health (Anatomy and Physiology)
Culinary Techniques (Basic Contemporary)
ECE – Children, Play, and Creativity
Sports Sales and Marketing
Life Drawing for Animation
Business Essentials for Success
Video Game Design (Game Concepts)
Computer Programming
Positive Psychology for Academic and Career Success
(LAKESHORE)
Forensic and General Investigations
(CARRIER)
Electric and Electronic Control 1
Welding (Plumbing Techniques)
SENECA
Anatomy & Physiology for the Practical Nurse
Beauty and Glamour Makeup Techniques
Forensic Crime Scene Investigation
Introduction to Advertising Design & Layout (Creative Advertising)
Media and Pop Culture
Introduction to Business Administration
ECE – Wellbeing and Ethics of Care
Flight Attendant Specific – Policies and Procedures
Aeronautics I
Behaviour of Animals
What in the World is Going On?
Fire Protection Fundamentals
Colour and Fashion Trends
Food, Theory, and Practice
Tourism Destination Exploration I
Sports Journalism
Drawing I
VIRTUAL – Psychology of Happiness