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Dual Credit is designed for high school students to get a jumpstart on their college degree by completing college courses at a significantly discounted rate. Dual Credit courses are offered in partner high schools with instructors that are approved to teach our college courses. Online Dual Credit courses are available to high school students that don't have qualified instructors in their high schools. Below, find out about instructor qualifications, courses offered, and more about our textbook and laptop program for Dual Credit students.
The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development requires Dual Credit instructors to have a minimum of a master's degree that includes a substantial study (a minimum of 18 graduate-level semester hours) appropriate to the academic field in which they teach. Approval of specific courses and respective Dual Credit instructors will be based upon credentials and recommendation of the appropriate Academic Chair.
Dual Credit instructors are paid for their participation in Northwest dual credit courses. These payments are based on student enrollment and school size and range from $150 to $300 per course.
Dual Credit Instructors will have:
Click on the Course Title for the complete catalog description
Online courses are taught by qualified University adjuncts teaching across multiple school districts. For the most current information on these offerings visit our Dual Credit Student page and check out the Online Course Information page.
Northwest Dual Credit instructors and students are provided with textbooks at no cost. School counselors or instructors will make arrangements to pick up textbooks for their school's online and face-to-face students.
Scott Yocom, Manager
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive, Station
Maryville, MO 64468
Phone: 660.562.1150
Email: nwtxbk@nwmissouri.edu
Northwest Missouri State University can check out a laptop to Dual Credit instructors and students enrolled for credit. Laptops must be picked up by the individual from the main campus in Maryville, MO. Individuals will need to complete the Laptop Agreement in CatPAWS, have their Bearcat ID Card available, and bring their Northwest Email Address and Password to check out. For more information, visit Northwest Laptops.
Dual Credit program at Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by the National Alliance for Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships.
Higher education institutions in the United States utilize nongovernmental peer-review accreditation as an essential component of external review for quality assurance and quality improvement of educational programs. Since 2004, NACEP has served as a national accrediting body for concurrent enrollment partnership programs.
Accreditation is awarded to programs after a comprehensive peer review by a team of experienced representatives from NACEP-accredited concurrent enrollment programs. Applicants conduct a self-study and prepare an accreditation application with evidence documenting how the college or university implements NACEP’s national standards for program quality in the areas of partnerships, faculty, assessment, curriculum, student, and program evaluation.
