Dual Enrollment For College Credits – Associates Degree

Forest Trail Academy affords an astronomical set of opportunities to its students by offering Dual Enrollment Program for college-bound students. The Dual Enrollment Program offers high school students with a chance to earn high school and college credits simultaneously. Our Dual Enrollment Program is in partnership with a liberal arts college, Waldorf University, located in Iowa. We are the first and only partner (at this time) with Waldorf University for Dual Enrollment in their StartPoint program.

Student enrolled in the Dual Enrollment Program are provided a head start to their collegiate endeavors while completing high school. Students enrolled in the program will receive academic college experience that a typical college provides. Forest Trail Academy’s high school students have a great opportunity to attend college online taught by Waldorf’s experienced professors.

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Dual Enrollment Program 1

Costs & Credits: 

  • The courses offered by the Waldorf University are three credit hours with a tuition fee of $243.00 per class (Not per credit).
  • For students under 18, parents must provide a signed statement of their intention to pay for the courses.
  • The courses utilize an e-book or loan-a-book program.

Transferability:

  • The credits/degree earned is transferable to most colleges and universities as Waldorf is regionally accredited by HLC (Higher Learning Commission).
  • Our high school students who take online classes at Waldorf University will be eligible for freshman residential scholarships.

Admission Requirements:

  • Student must be at least 15 years of age and have completed the sophomore year of high school course with minimum GPA of 2.5.
  • High school students enrolled at Waldorf University should maintain a GPA of 2.5 in both high school and Waldorf University.
  • Recommendation Letter from Forest Trail Academy Administrator, Counselor or Academic Advisor.
  • A copy of current High School Transcript(s).
  • If Student is Home Schooled: Documented Letter to the Registrar or Director of Admissions from student’s parent self-reporting the his/her student’s GPA.
  • Students may take one course each term.

Test Drive Opportunity:

After the successful completion of the Waldorf University course, these students will attain an opportunity to enroll into the “Entry Level Core Required Courses” required in many degree programs, offered by the college. Students get a chance that allows them to learn about their degree program of interest, while continuing to earn their high school diploma.

The courses include:

  • Introduction to Business
  • Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • Introduction to Terrorism
  • Introduction to Fire Prevention
  • Business
  • Criminal Justice
  • Communication
  • Health Care management
  • Psychology
  • Graphic core
  • Occupational Safety
  • Homeland Security
  • Environmental management
  • Human Resource Management

Waldorf University Course Options For High School Students

Prefix Number Course Credit Hours
ART 1301 Art Appreciation 3
ART 1302 Art Appreciation II 3
BIO 1030 Principles of Biology 3
BUS 2010 Introduction to Business 3
BUS 2026 Organizational Communication 3
BUS 2201 Principles of Accounting 3
BUS 3201 Principles of Marketing 3
COM 1010 Graphic Core 3
COM 1020 Digital Core 3
COM 1030 Mass Communications and Society 3
COM 1040 News Gathering and Reporting 3
CRJ 2000 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
CRJ 2001 Theory and Practice of Law Enforcement 3
CRJ 2200 Theory and Practice of Corrections 3
ECO 2401 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
EMG 2000 Introduction to Emergency Management 3
ENG 1010 English Composition I 3
ENG 1020 English Composition II 3
FSC 2010 Introduction to Fire Protection Strategies 3
FSC 3345 Introduction to Fire Prevention 3
HCM 1301 Medical Terminology 3
HCM 3002 Introduction to Health Care Management 3
HIS 1110 American History I 3
HIS 1120 American History II 3
HIS 1200 Medieval World 3
HIS 1610 Modern World 3
HIS 1710 Contemporary World 3
HLS 2050 Introduction to Terrorism 3
HUM 1020 Critical Thinking 3
MTH 1010 General Education Mathematics for Online Students 3
MUS 1010 Introduction to Music Appreciation 3
OSH 3001 Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health 3
PHY 1010 Earth Science 3
PHY 1510 Physical Science 3
POL 1010 American Government 3
POL 2000 Introduction to Political Science 3
POL 2010 American, State, and Local Politics 3
PSY 1010 General Psychology 3
REL 2050 Contemporary Ethical Issues 3
REL 2350 Philosophies of World Religions 3
SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC 2010 Survey of Global Societies and Cultural Geography 3
SPC 1010 Speech Communications 3
SPN 1010 Introduction to Spanish 3
SPN 1010 Introduction to Theatre 3

Are you looking for a Dual Enrollment Program to earn the College Credits / Associates Degree in high school? You are at a right place. Our Admissions Advisor will assist you in the Enrollment process. You can also reach us online as well as on call at 800.890.6269 / 561.537.5501