Dual Credit Programs
Dual Credit is a program that allows Grade 12 students to take post-secondary courses or programs while in high school. Students earn credit toward both their high school diploma and post-secondary credentials at the same time.
Locally, students can take the following courses/programs through .
- VIU Info:
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VIU University Enrichment Courses
University courses that can be taken as Dual Credit change year to year but will always include a combination of:
- English 115
- English 125
- Psychology 121
- Psychology 111
- Indigenous Studies 103
- Indigenous Studies 104
- Sociology 112
- Sociology 290
NEW! NIC Dual Credit Online Courses
A selection of new online dual credit courses is being offered through North Island College (NIC). Interested students are asked to apply asap. Space is limited (because you will be competing for spots amongst both adults and all North Island high school students).
Consider taking the following:
Course |
| Day & Time |
SSW 120 | Fundamentals of Social Service | Tues/Thur 4:00 |
OAD 182/183 | Medical Terminology | Mon/Wed 4:00 |
Bio 160 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | Mon/Wed 4:00 |
BUS 105 | Principles of Business | Mon/Wed 4:00 |
DGL 101 | Digital Culture | Tues/Thurs 4:00 |
CRM 131 | Intro to Criminal Justice System | Tues/Thurs 4:00 |
PSY 130 | Intro to Psychology | Mon/Wed 4:00 |
Interested in additional Dual Credit Trades outside of qathet?
The following offer a whole host of opportunities, including Electrical, Plumbing and Welding, if you are interested in moving outside of the region.
Consider the Benefits of Dual Credits
In the coming decade, most new jobs in B.C. will require some form of post?secondary education, with projections showing that 78% of job openings will need training beyond high school . Students who take dual credit are 7% more likely to graduate on time and 16% more likely to move directly into a B.C. public post?secondary institution after high school.
Dual credit gives students meaningful advantages, including access to some tuition-free post-secondary courses, a supportive transition into college or university, greater confidence in their academic abilities, and a clearer pathway toward studies and career opportunities.
Questions? Contact:
- About Dual Credit Trades
- Kerri Carlson, Careers Pathways Coordinator, q?at???t (qathet) School District, kerri.carlson@sd47.bc.ca
- About Dual Credit Career Certificate Programs or University Enrichment
- Pamela Ellis, Careers Pathways Coordinator, q?at???t (qathet) School District, pam.ellis@sd47.bc.ca