Dual Credit Program jump starts college and career
91福利社檚 dual credit program allows students to earn high school and college credit simultaneously at half the cost of normal tuition. Beyond saving time and money, dual credit prepares students for a successful transition to being an student.
Emily Hildebrandt, dual credit graduate and current student, knew this was the right fit for her.
淚 knew I wanted to go into nursing, Hildebrandt said. "With dual credit, I was able to take general education courses and earn an associate in science so that when I graduated high school, I could transition straight into the nursing program.
Hildebrandt chose to stay at after high school because she liked the college檚 location, campus and smaller class sizes.
淧lus, 檚 nursing program comes highly recommended, she said.
has dual credit counselors who assist students while in the program and through their transition to college student after graduating high school.
淭he dual credit counselor helped me through everything, so it was a very easy process, Hildebrandt said.
The nursing program has been a challenge that requires dedication, Hildebrandt said, but the support from has allowed her to meet that challenge.
淚t檚 very, very easy to talk with instructors and we know they檙e here for us, which is a huge help, she said.
Hildebrandt will graduate in Spring 2024 and will work in Baptist Health Hardin檚 Emergency Department. She credits 檚 dual credit program with allowing her to get a jump start on her career.
淲ith dual credit, I檝e been able to find success earlier than I otherwise would have and save money at the same time, she said. 淎nd the transition from dual credit student to student couldn檛 have been easier. I檓 saving time and money and earning my degree at the college I know and love.
