High School Dual Enrollment Courses and Programs
High School Dual Enrollment Courses and Programs
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GCU offers dual enrollment courses in a convenient and affordable format that fits your schedule. With custom cohorts and online class options, taking dual enrollment courses in high school may be easier than ever.
GCU dual enrollment courses are available to:
All students are subject to GCU course prerequisites and course policies, which may include online placement tests. Please see the University Policy Handbook for more information.
Grand Canyon University offers on-campus and online dual enrollment classes as an affordable and efficient way for high school and homeschooled students to gain a head start on their college degree. GCU is a Christian university that prioritizes educating our students through a Christian worldview, providing them the opportunity to grow closer to God while implementing Christian principles as they complete their courses. With our ease of credit transferability into GCU, earning college credit can provide you with college-level academic knowledge and skills while still in high school and an accelerated college pathway that may reduce time to graduation.
To contact a dual enrollment counselor about registering for or learning more about dual enrollment courses, fill out the form on this page.
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Dual enrollment program instructors deliver content that incorporates best practices in teaching, technology, classroom engagement, ethics and more. GCU and our instructors collaborate to provide academic support and monitor course effectiveness for all high school and homeschooled students.
Dual enrollment faculty are college faculty. All instructors are required to have a master’s degree or higher in the content area, or a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours (500+) in the content area.
Faculty qualifications for each course are set and approved by the GCU colleges, and instructors receive ongoing training, support and professional development.
You have the opportunity to earn college credit by taking dual enrollment classes in high school to experience equal levels of instruction and academic rigor as a traditional college student. This can help prepare you for when you enter college and reach the next academic level of study.
Our students are also taught course materials that are instilled with a Christian worldview. This means students are encouraged to deepen their faith as they complete their courses, using their knowledge to work toward bettering humanity and addressing the needs of the world.
Those who take advantage of dual enrollment courses offered by GCU may be able to get into their area of study faster once they reach college. Over 90% (4,491) of 2023 traditional campus graduates spent less than four years at GCU to complete their degrees.
GCU’s dual enrollment courses provide the opportunity for cost savings in the long run. All courses are $52.50 per credit and you can take dual enrollment classes in high school to potentially earn up to 60 college credits.(See disclaimer 1)
The complete registration process for GCU’s dual enrollment program typically takes 10 days. Guided by a university counselor who specializes in dual enrollment, you can create an individualized pathway toward your intended area of study. You must contact your counselor directly to complete the registration process.
Course Length: 15 weeks
High schools and homeschool co-ops can create a custom 15-week online cohort modality program to give you a head start on earning your college degree, as opposed to our standard 7-week online courses. This allows students to get familiar with the academic rigor of college coursework while still in the comfort of semester-based classes.
You can work directly with GCU’s dual enrollment team to create a custom cohort program based on your desired courses, start dates and any school-specific breaks needed during the course (for example, spring break or a mission trip).
"I did dual enrollment through GCU my junior and senior year of high school, so I had 28 credits upon graduation."
"I did dual enrollment through GCU my junior and senior year of high school, so I had 28 credits upon graduation."
Explore the Dual Enrollment Courses table, a detailed list of courses offered through GCU’s program. This program allows students to explore various subjects and opportunities for college credit, online and on GCU’s campus in Phoenix.
To access a detailed list of courses offered specifically at high schools, click the link on the image.
Our innovative approach to education unlocks exciting possibilities for students looking to take advantage of dual enrollment courses for their individualized pathway programs and potentially graduate early from college. Use the table below to curate your educational journey using our dual enrollment courses or opt for one of our recommended pathways.
These degree pathways include essential prerequisites common to most undergraduate program tracks. Students who take dual enrollment courses can expedite their access to core content, potentially saving valuable time and resources, all while enjoying a personalized educational experience.
Course Length: 15 weeks
Dual enrollment courses may be available during traditional semesters. You can attend lectures and labs in person on GCU's main campus where you can experience student life firsthand.
Course Length: 7 or 15 weeks
GCU’s learning management system, Halo, has interactive forums that allow online dual enrollment students to network, interact and collaborate with their peers and professors while completing projects and assignments.
Course Length: Varies
Students who attend participating Arizona high schools can take a variety of dual enrollment courses in high school. Please consult your high school counselor for information on possible GCU credit offerings.
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