Dual Credit

Dual Credit Educator Preparation Program

SIUE is pleased to offer the Dual Credit Educator Preparation Program (DCEPP) to assist in preparing current high school teachers to facilitate dual credit courses for their high school students.

The Dual Credit Quality Act of 2009 ensures quality standards for dual credit coursework. The goals of this act are to reduce college costs, speed time to degree completion, improve the curriculum for high school students, enhance communication between high schools and colleges, offer opportunities for improving degree attainment for underserved student populations, and facilitate the transition between high school and college.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can SIUE certify me to teach Dual Credit courses at my high school?
SIUE offers graduate courses that may be needed for certification.  However, the college that offers dual credit at your high school is the entity that certifies individuals to teach these courses.

I need to take graduate courses to become dual credit certified. Can I take these at SIUE?
Yes, but it's a good practice to confirm with the certifying school that courses you choose meet their requirements.  Here are the steps to participate:

1. Apply to SIUE. It is recommended that teachers apply as non-degree seeking graduate students to expedite the admissions process.  Teachers who are interested in applying for a graduate program may do so, but must meet all departmental admission requirements prior to registering courses. NOTE: Students who are current SIUE students should skip this step.
2. Enroll in courses by following the directions found at the Visiting Student Website.
3. Pay your bill, arrange parking(if needed) and get course materials.
4. Upon completion of the course(s), request your transcript.

What is the fastest way to get started? Apply to SIUE as an unclassified graduate student. 

Will I be able to teach dual credit courses for SIUE? SIUE does not offer dual credit coursework at this time. Most dual credit teaching opportunities in our area are available from community colleges and Saint Louis University's 1818 program.  The SIUE courses should help interested teachers qualify to be able to teach dual credit courses for these schools.

What does it take to be dual credit certified? Generally, to teach a dual credit course, individuals either need a Master’s degree in the area that they are teaching (e.g. MS in Chemistry to teach a dual credit Chemistry course) or a Master’s degree in any area PLUS 18 graduate credit hours in the content area (e.g. Master's degree plus 18 hours of graduate level coursework in Chemistry to teach a Chemistry course). The specific requirements depend on the program through which the dual credit is offered.

Where can I get information about being dual credit certified by the local community colleges and SLU? Each of these institutions has slightly different requirements for faculty qualifications and more information may be found through their websites. We encourage you to review the website information or reach out to the dual credit coordinator for the programs at your school to ensure that you are taking the appropriate course work to allow you to be qualified to teach the dual credit courses available through your high school.

Is financial aid available to take courses at SIUE?  Financial aid may be available to students who meet the following conditions:

• must be fully admitted into a graduate program (not as an unclassified or visiting student) at SIUE
• must be enrolled in 6 hours or more for the semester
• must fill out the  Free Application for Federal Student Aid

For other questions or assistance regarding this program, please contact Mary Ettling at (618) 650-3215.

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