At CUC you can become a dual-credit student & earn both college and high school credit! Some classes at CUC that high school students often take are: College Algebra, Fundamentals of Speech, Composition I, a Humanities Elective, a Social Sciences Elective, and/or a Natural Sciences Elective. Dual-credit students can usually enroll in up to three courses (+/- a lab) each semester. Call CUC for more information (605) 773-2160.
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Qualifying CUC Courses for 2016 Fall Semester
COURSE TITLE DAY TIME PREREQUISITES GEN ED REQUIREMENT MET BIOL-101-S06P Biology Survey I M 5:00-6:50 pm Natural Sciences BIOL-101L-S25P Biology Survey I Lab R 5:00-6:50 pm w/BIOL 101 CHEM-106-S07P Chemistry Survey I T 7:00-9:45 pm >MATH 101 or placement Natural Sciences CHEM-106L-S30P Organic & Biochemistry Lab W 7:00-9:45 pm w/CHEM 106 CJUS-201-S03P Intro to Criminal Justice S 8-5 (9/3, 10, 17, 24, 10/1) Social Sciences ECON-202-S07P Principles of Macroeconomics* T 5:30-6:55 pm Social Sciences ENGL-101-S41P Composition I* R 7:00-8:25 pm placement by ACT or
ACCUPLACER scoresWritten Communication ENGL-201-S28P Composition II* R 8:30-9:55 pm ENGL 101 Written Communication HDFS-210-S07P Lifespan Development* F 3:55-5:25 pm Social Sciences HIST-121-S04P Western Civilization I T 7:00-9:50 pm Humanities & Arts/Diversity MATH-102-S12D College Algebra (online with Learning Assistance Sessions at CUC) T= 4:00-6:50 pm & W= 7:00-9:50 pm
placement by ACT or
ACCUPLACER scoresMathematics MUS-100-S04P Music Appreciation M 7:00-9:50 pm Humanities & Arts/Diversity PSYC-101-S11P General Psychology F 5:30-8:15 pm Social Sciences SOC-250-S02P Courtship and Marriage* M 8:30-9:55 pm Social Sciences * Blended Format: Nearly 1/2 of coursework will be in the class D2L website, so the class meets fewer hours each week. -
Qualifying CUC Courses for 2017 Spring Semester
COURSE TITLE DAY TIME PREREQUISITES GEN ED REQUIREMENT MET BIOL-103-S04P Biology Survey II M 5:00-6:50 pm BIOL 101 & L Natural Sciences BIOL-103L-S14P Biology Survey II Lab R 5:00-6:50 pm w/BIOL 103 CHEM-108-S05P Organic and Biochemistry T 7:00-9:45 pm CHEM 106 & L Natural Sciences CHEM-108L-S21P Organic & Biochemistry Lab R 7:00-9:45 pm w/CHEM 108 ENGL-201-S29P Composition II* R 7:00-8:25 pm ENGL 101 Written Communication ENGL-210-S03P Introduction to Literature* R 5:15-6:45 pm ENGL 101 Humanities & Arts/Diversity HIST-151-S04P United States History I R 7:00-9:45 pm Social Sciences MATH-102-S09D College Algebra (online with Learning Assistance Sessions at CUC) T= 4:00-6:50 pm & W= 7:00-9:50 pm
placement by Math Index number (based on ACT scores & GPA) or
ACCUPLACER scoresMathematics REL-250-S03P World Religions T 4:00-6:50 pm Humanities & Arts/Diversity SOC-100-S09P Introduction to Sociology* M 8:30-9:55 pm Social Sciences SPCM-101-S53P Fundamentals of Speech M 5:30-8:20 pm Oral Communication * Blended Format: Nearly 1/2 of coursework will be in the class D2L website, so the class meets fewer hours each week. -
Students will need to meet admission requirements and have valid ACT or ACCUPLACER scores to enroll in English, Chemistry and Math classes.
For enrollment in English 101, the required ACT score in English is 18 or above and the required ACCUPLACER Sentence Skill score is 86 or above. For enrollment in CHEM 106 or Math 102, the required Math Index number is 1150 or higher and the required ACCUPLACER math scores are Elementary Algebra 76 or above, or College Algebra 0 (zero) or above. -
Steps to successfully take a course at CUC as a high school student
1. Fill out the High School Dual-Credit Admission/Registration Form with signatures from a parent and a school official. 4. Complete the New Student Checklist [especially setting up all student accounts], pay tuition, and buy the books and supplies by the first day of class. 2. Fill out the Mandatory Immunization Record Form with proof of two MMR vaccines. 5. Attend class regularly, complete all homework, and study outside of class. 3. Provide your transcript from your high school (and your ACT scores if you have them). 6. Communicate with your instructor about any questions, concerns, or absences you may have. -
College classes require a time commitment.
Please remember that for every hour each week spent in class (probably 3) the university system expects students to spend 2 hours outside of class on preparation or homework. That means a total of 9 hours spent studying for a class, or attending that class, every week for the 15 weeks that the semester runs. Hybrid or blended classes only meet for 1 1/2 hours each week, but there is also work assigned on the class website to equal the usual 3 hours each week with the regular university expectation of additional study time for hybrid classes as well. Some students don’t need quite so much time to do well in university classes, but this is the accepted average estimate, so be aware that there is a time commitment beyond actual in-class hours. If you find you have more time and want to add another class, or if you realize you don’t have enough time and want to drop a class, use this form: HSDC Add/Drop Form. -
College classes require a monetary commitment.
The consideration of cost is something to share with your parents and/or consult your savings account about. High school juniors and seniors attending a public high school within South Dakota may be eligible to participate in this program and receive both high school and college credit at a reduced rate of $48.33 per credit. Most classes are 3 or 4 credit classes. Not every class at CUC is available to high school students at this rate. Check with CUC about classes that interest you. Tuition is due by the first day of class and can be paid at CUC. Dual-credit students do not qualify for financial aid. To receive federal financial aid, a student is required to be accepted into a degree-seeking program. Keep in mind that college students are also required to purchase their textbooks and supplies. Prices vary, but can be $200 or so for a new book, for example.There is a scholarship available specifically for dual-credit students at CUC for the fall and spring semesters. Look into applying for it in the fall or spring to help with your costs!
High School Dual-Credit Registration Form– Spring
Mandatory Immunization Record Form
Credit Limit Waiver Petition Form
Jim Schooler Rotary Scholarship Form (This scholarship is not available during the summer.)
High School Dual-Credit Add/Drop Form
South Dakota Board of Regents Dual Credit Website
South Dakota Department of Education Dual Credit Website