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 .
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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
Interested in 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, qĞéatĞéᶿɛt (qathet) School District, kerri.carlson@sd47.bc.ca
- About Dual Credit Career Certificate Programs or University Enrichment
- Pamela Ellis, Careers Pathways Coordinator, qĞéatĞéᶿɛt (qathet) School District, pam.ellis@sd47.bc.ca