Dual Credit Classes

Dual Credit Classes

Some MTHS Classes can be taken for high school and ICC college credit. Not all colleges accept dual credit courses. Check with the college admissions office of the college you plan to attend to see if they accept dual credit courses. Cost: $50 per course taught at MTHS. Fees will be charged directly to the student’s Skyward account.  Most textbooks are provided by teacher; however, some classes may require students to purchase textbooks. See course details below.

Requirements:

  1. Students must apply at ICC. Steps to apply:

    • Go to: icc.edu

    • Click: “Start now"

    • Click: “Apply now” then "Admissions application"

    • Put in your personal information.

      • Question: Which best describes your educational goal?

        • Select: Early College: I am taking classes while I am still in high school (including home school students)

      • Question: Graduation date? If you do not know the exact date, put 05/20/full year you will graduate (day off week does not matter)

    • Need help applying? See your counselor but you must bring your social security number.

  2. You must qualify to be in dual credit courses. See below each course for qualifications.

  3. How Do I Prepare? Practice your skills and better prepare yourself for the placement assessment by visiting these webpages:

    • https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/student/practice(free ACCUPLACER practice questions and test taking tips)

    • https://accuplacerpractice.collegeboard.org/login(free web-based study app)

    • https://www.khanacademy.org(additional math review)

 MTHS Dual Credit Classes

  1. Honors Senior English I: Offered senior year. 1st semester can be taken for 3 college credits, ICC Course ENGL 110. Must have one of the following Reading scores: NextGen Accuplacer 259 or Writing 5 or Higher;  ACT 18; SAT 480. Cost $50

  2. Honors Senior English II: Offered senior year.  2nd semester can be taken for 3 college credits, ICC Course ENGL 111. Must successfully complete (Honors Senior English I) ICC English 110 with a grade of C or better. Cost $50

  3. Senior English DC: Offered senior year.  Semester 2 only: Can be taken for 3 college credits, ICC Course ENGL 110. Must successfully complete Senior English SD with a C or better. Must have one of the following Reading scores: NextGen Accuplacer 259 or Writing 5 or Higher;  ACT 18; SAT 480.  Cost $50

  4. Honors Psychology: Offered junior or senior year, one semester course (offered both Fall and Spring).  Can be taken for 3 college credits, ICC Course PSY 110.  Must have one of the following Reading scores:  NextGen Accuplacer 259 or Writing 5 or Higher; ACT 18;  SAT 480.  Cost $50

  5. ​Honors Humanities: Offered junior or senior year, one semester course (typically offered both Fall and Spring). Can be taken for 3 college credits, ICC Course HUM 123. Must have one of the following Reading scores: NextGen Accuplacer 259 or Writing 5 or Higher; ACT 18;  SAT 480.  Cost $50

  6. Introduction to American Education DC: Offered junior or senior year, one semester course. Can be taken for 3 college credits, ICC Course EDUC 111. Must have one of the following Reading scores: NextGen Accuplacer 259 or Writing 5 or Higher; ACT 18;  SAT 480.  Cost $50.  Book Fees estimated $45.75.

  7. Statistics DC: Offered junior or senior year, one semester course (offered both Fall and Spring).  Can be taken for 3 college credits, ICC Course Math 111.  Must have one of the following Math scores: NextGen Accuplacer QRAS 267 or AAF 220 or higher; ACT 22; SAT 520; High school C or above in Algebra I and Algebra II or equivalent. AND Must have one of the following Reading scores: NextGen Accuplacer 259 or Writing 5 or Higher;   ACT 18;  SAT 480.  Cost $50

  8. Biology DC: Offered junior or senior year, one semester course (offered both Fall and Spring).   Can be taken for 3 college credits, ICC Course BIO 111.  Prerequisite: 3 years of science or 2 years of science with concurrent enrollment in Physics with a C or better; Must have one of the following Reading scores: NextGen Accuplacer 259 or Writing 5 or Higher;  ACT 18;  SAT 480. Course cost $50. Book Fees estimated $160.

  9. World Civilization DC: Offered junior or senior year.  Can be taken for 4 college credits, ICC Course HIST 111 (Early World Civilizations). One semester course (Elective does not replace required US History or Civics requirement). Must have one of the following Reading scores: NextGen Accuplacer 259 or Writing 5 or Higher; ACT 18;  SAT 480.  Cost $50

  10. Honors German 3 & 4 and German 4: Offered junior or senior year. Can be taken for 4 college credits each semester. Sequence: Year 1: Semester 1-ICC Course GER 110 and Semester 2-ICC Course GER 111. Year 2: Semester 1-ICC Course GER 210 and Semester 2-ICC Course GER 211.  Must have one of the following Reading scores: NextGen Accuplacer 259 or Writing 5 or Higher; ACT 18; SAT 480.  Each semester course costs $50.

  11. Music Theory/History DC I: Offered sophomore, junior or senior year. ICC courses-MUS 180 (1 credit hour) & MUS 170 (3 credit hours). No Prerequisite.  Cost $100

  12. Music Theory/History DC II:Offered sophomore, junior or senior year. ICC courses-MUS 171 (3 credit hours) and MUS 181 (1 credit hour). Prerequisite grade C or better in MUS 170 and 180. Cost $100.

  13. Computer Hardware & Operating Systems: Offered junior or senior year. Can be taken for 3 college credits each semester. ICC Courses – CMNET 150 (Computer Hardware – A+) and CMNET151 (Operating Systems – A+). No prerequisites. Each semester costs $50.

  14. Honors U.S. HISTORY: Offered Junior or senior year; This course can be taken for ICC college credit: HIST 201(semester 1), HIST 202 (semester 2).   Must have one of the following Reading scores: NextGen Accuplacer 259 or Writing 5 or Higher; ACT 18;  SAT 480.  Cost $50 each semester

  15. Veterinary Technology I and II: By completing both semesters of Veterinary Technology students can earn ICC credit for Applied Livestock Production AGRI 111.  Pre-Requisite is Basic Agriculture Science (Except with teacher approval); placement test not required.  Cost $50.

Work Based/Education Programs that are Dual Credit

ICC Health Occupations is a one semester course that studies a wide variety of healthcare careers through classroom work, labs, job shadowing, and clinical experiences.  The course prepares students for the State of Illinois Nursing Assistant exam and work as a CNA. Students will receive 1 vocational credit which is equal to 2 CTE classes at MTHS and 7 credit hours at ICC. Classes run from 7am to 10am at the Eureka AC Home or ICC Peoria campus.  Students will return to MTHS for 4th hour at 10:45 am. Includes three ICC college courses: HLTH 112 Nursing Assistant Training (5 credit hours); HLTH 116 Alzheimer’s Disease (1 credit hour); ICC 104 Introduction to Health Careers (1 credit hour).  Students earning a C or better in HLTH 112 & HLTH 116 with completion of HLTH 041 qualify to take the Nursing Assistant State Exam to become certified. The cost for the program is approximately $800. This cost includes books and instructor fees. Note: Costs may vary slightly based on ICC’s fees. The fee will be applied to your child’s Skyward account and will be part of registration costs.  Additional costs may include scrubs, possible immunizations, and physical.  Must have one of the following Reading scores: NextGen Accuplacer 237 or higher; Writeplacer score of 3; ACT 18; SAT 480.  Applications are available outside of guidance. Deadline: February 1, 2023  for the 2023-2024 school year.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Fire Science Programs: Dual credits and cost vary depending on programs. The fee will be applied to students’ Skyward account and will be part of registration costs.  Cost vary on the amount of students enrolled in the program, cost ranges for the EMS combined with Fire Science are $1,200-1,500+.  Classes meet 7:30am-10:00am Monday-Friday.  Must have one of the following Reading scores: NextGen Accuplacer 237 or higher; Writeplacer score of 3; ACT 18; SAT 480.  Applications are available outside of guidance. Deadline: February 1, 2023  for the 2023-2024 school year.

Illinois Central College: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Fire Science Program

Is an ICC Early College program in which high school seniors enroll in two certification courses, EMR, EMT, and two Fire Science courses. Students will attend classes at the FOLEPI building in East Peoria for this program. Students will also receive CPR training and certification. August 21, 2023–May 13, 2024 (ICC academic calendar). Classes meet 7:30 AM–10:00 AM, Monday-Friday.  Students are given the opportunity to become CPR certified personnel, licensed Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs), and licensed Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). They will also be introduced to the operations and services provided by today’s fire service professional, earning 6 college credits toward the Fire Science Technology degree.  Students learn about emergency and fire services, giving them a head start on a career in public safety. They will earn credentials that can lead to employment after high school graduation and licensure, such as an EMT. They can also continue their education in Fire Science Technology, Emergency Medical Services, or a related field. Students must complete ICC student application and EMS/Fire Science application.  Participate in placement testing through ICC. Students must have a minimum Accuplacer reading score of 237, or a Writeplacer minimum score of 3. They can also qualify with a SAT reading score of 480 or ACT reading score of 18.  Credits earned:  EMS 112—Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) (2 college credits); FRSTK 110— Introduction to Fire Science (3college credits); EMS 114— Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (8 college credits); FRSTK 113— Fire Company Apparatus & Procedure (3 college credits)

 Illinois Central College: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program

Is an ICC Early College program in which high school seniors enroll in two certification courses, EMR and EMT, at either East Peoria or Pekin locations. Students will also receive CPR training and certification. August 21, 2023–May 13, 2024 (ICC academic calendar) Classes meet 7:30 am–10:00 am, Monday-Friday. This program gives students the opportunity to become CPR certified personnel, licensed Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs), and licensed Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs).  Students learn about emergency services, giving them a head start on a career in emergency medical services and/or public safety. They will earn credentials that can lead to licensure and employment after high school graduation. Jobs could include working for an ambulance or fire/rescue agency as an EMT, or as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) in a hospital.  They can also continue in the Emergency Medical Services program at ICC to become a paramedic. Students choose one location: East Peoria Location— Folepi Building at 2200 E. Washington St., East Peoria, IL 61611 ICC Pekin location—225 Hanna Drive, Pekin, IL 61554.  Students must complete ICC student application and EMS/Fire Science application. Participate in placement testing through ICC. Students must have a minimum Accuplacer reading score of 237, or a Writeplacer minimum score of 3. They can also qualify with a SAT reading score of 480 or ACT reading score of 18. Credits earned: EMS 112— Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) (2 college credits); EMS 114— Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (8 college credits)