Dual credit
Dual credit for high school students
College doesn’t have to wait until after Grade 12. Dual credit allows you to take NIC courses and programs while you’re in high school. That means:
- Earning college credits that count toward your high school graduation
- Getting a head start on your post-secondary journey
- Browsing a wide array of subjects or starting your trades or health care career
- Saving potentially thousands of dollars, since your NIC tuition and fees may be covered by your school district
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How to get started
- As a first step, meet with your high school careers counsellor or coordinator. Making a plan with your counsellor/coordinator in Grade 10 will position you to enrol in courses as early as Grade 11, although many dual credit students start in Grade 12.
- Your counsellor/coordinator will help you figure out how your dual credit courses will fit into your graduation plans, including which prerequisites you will need and which courses will be transferable to the program of your choice. At this stage, you’ll also learn which costs will be covered by your school district and which fees you will be responsible for paying.
- Lastly, work with your counsellor/coordinator to complete our dual credit sponsorship form and our freedom of information release form. You’ll need both when you apply.
University Studies
NIC’s University Studies program is the perfect choice if you’re looking to try out a wide range of courses while earning transferable credits for university.
English
- ENG-104: Foundations of Academic Writing
- ENG-115: Essay Writing & Critical Analysis
- ENG-116: Essay Writing & Indigenous Perspectives
- ENG-122: Reading Literature
- ENG-160: Organizational Writing
Social sciences
- ANT-151: Physical Anthropology and Archaeology
- CRM-101: Intro to Criminology
- CRM-131: Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
- PSY-130: Intro to Psychology I
- PSY-131: Intro to Psychology II
Fine art
- FIN-110: Drawing & 2D Language I
- FIN-140: Creative Processes
Humanities
- HIS-112: Canadian History: 1867 to Present
- HIS-120: World History to 1000
- LIB-131: Eastern & Comparative Religions
- PHI-101: Introduction to Philosophy
- WST-101: Issues in Women’s Health
Math and science
- BIO-102: Principles of Modern Biology
- MAT-151: Finite Math
- STA-115: Introduction to Statistics
The list below is only a sample of possible course options; check with your high school counsellor/coordinator to review your interests and options.
Business
- BUS-100: Financial Accounting
- BUS-150: Principles of Management
- BUS-152: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
- BUS-162: Principles of Marketing
- BUS-170: Computer Apps for Business
- ECO-111: Principles of Macroeconomics
This list is for example only; check with your high school counsellor/coordinator to review your full options.
Health
- B10-102: Principles of Modern Biology
- BIO-160: Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
- BIO-161: Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
- WST-101: Issues in Women’s Health
This list is for example only; check with your high school counsellor/coordinator to review your full options.
Human Services
- ECC-104: Developmental Journey
- ECC-114: Partnerships-Part I-Child Guidance
- ECC-168: Health, Safety & Nutrition
- MAT-162: Math for Elementary Education I
- MAT-163: Math for Elementary Education II
- PSY-130: Intro to Psychology I
- PSY-131: Intro to Psychology II
- PHI-101: Introduction to Philosophy
- WST-101: Issues in Women’s Health
This list is for example only; check with your high school counsellor/coordinator to review your full options.
Technology
- CPS-100: Computer Programming 1
- DGL-101: Digital Culture
- DGL-102: Graphic Design Foundations
- LRN-100: Learning Skills Technology Students
- MAT-151: Finite Math
- MAT-156: Applied Math for Computing
- STA-115: Introduction to Statistics
This list is for example only; check with your high school counsellor/coordinator to review your full options.
Trades
- Automotive Service Technician Foundation Certificate
- Carpentry Foundation Harmonized Certificate
- Coastal Forest Worker Certificate
- Electrician Foundation Harmonized Certificate
- Furniture Design and Joinery Certificate
- Heavy Mechanical Foundation Certificate
- Plumbing and Piping Foundation Certificate
- Parts and Warehousing Person Foundation Certificate
- Professional Cook 1
- Trades Sampler Plus Micro-credential
- Welder Foundation Harmonized Certificate
Next steps and applying to NIC
Once you’ve met with your high school counsellor/coordinator, you’re ready to apply.
After being accepted into a program, you’ll be invited to register for courses. Check our registration page for more details.
Questions?
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"The Dual Credit program is a good way of learning what you’re capable of and what you need to improve on. I learned how to be more self-motivated and responsible for my own work so it was great preparation for heading into college or university."
Faith Barton - NIC Dual Credit and University Studies alum
"I really like building things, working with my hands and using the skill saws and hammering nails, so the carpentry program was a good fit. I work-part time as a labourer as well, so taking the dual credit program gives me more experience and a few more dollars an hour really quickly. It also worked out well as the carpentry program was offered in Campbell River."
Aidan Watson - NIC Dual Credit and Carpentry Foundation alum
"I liked woodwork in high school and then took the Trades Sampler program at NIC which made it clear to me that I should take the Dual Credit program in carpentry. While I’m in the program, I’m also working part-time on the weekends as a labourer to gain experience. It’s different on the job site than in the program-- I learn a lot more about safety at NIC."
Carson Dunn - NIC Dual Credit and Carpentry Foundation alum
"I’m taking the Health Care Assistant program, which I’ve found is an intense experience but I really do go home feeling self-fulfilled every day. I applied for the program because of one of the teachers at school encouraged me to consider it, as she knew that I have a commitment to helping others. I have a lot of family in healthcare too, so that was definitely an influence."
Josh Wold - NIC Dual Credit and Health Care Assistant alum
