Thank you for your interest in Mineral Area College 's Dual Credit Program. The Program allows qualifying juniors and seniors a great opportunity to get a head start on their college education while still in high school. If you have previously taken or plan to take Dual Credit classes, you are to be commended for thinking ahead and utilizing this opportunity.
For any information that is not addressed at this site, contact your high school counselor or Julie Downs at:
Telephone: (573) 518-3805
Postal address:
Mineral Area College
PO Box 1000
Park Hills, MO 63601
Electronic mail: jdowns@mineralarea.edu
All enrollment materials are sent to, and can be obtained from, the high school counselor. Eligible students will need to have a parent or legal guardian's signature on the provided enrollment form in order to enroll.
Dual Credit Mission
The mission of the Dual Credit Program at Mineral Area College is to enable high performing high school students an opportunity to take affordable, high-quality, lower level college courses on their high school campuses. The program also allows for enrichment and extension of the high school curriculum and avoidance of unnecessary duplication in course work as students move from high school to college.
Participating Schools
Not all schools participate every semester. Check with your high school counselor.
Courses Available
** Note the pre-requisite required.
American History I (3 Credit Hrs.)
American History II (3 Credit Hrs.)
American Political Systems (3 Credit Hrs.)
** Analytical Geometry & Calculus I (5 Credit Hrs.)
A minimum Math score of 28 on the ACT Test; or have a minimum Algebra score of 95 on the COMPASS Test; or have a minimum College Algebra score of 66 on the COMPASS Test; or have a minimum Trigonometry score of 90 on the COMPASS Test; or have completed MAT1230 College Algebra and MAT1330 Trigonometry with a grade of "C" or better.
Appreciation of Music (3 Credit Hrs.)
** College Algebra (3 Credit Hrs.)
A minimum Math score of 23 on the ACT Test; or have a minimum Algebra score of 66 on the COMPASS Test; or have a minimum College Algebra score of 53 on the COMPASS Test; or have a minimum Trigonometry score of 46 on theCOMPASS Test; or have completed MAT113 Intermediate Algebra with a grade of "C" or better.
Intro. to Criminal Justice (3 Credit Hrs.)
Comparative Religion (3 Credit Hrs.)
** Intro to Early Childhood Education (3 Credit Hrs.)
A grade of "C" or better in the high school Family and Consumer Sciences Education Courses entitled Parenting and Child Development (which can be taken concurrently with ECE100); have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent.
** Early Childhood Health Safety and Nutrition (3 Credit Hrs.)
A grade of "C" or better in the high school Family and Consumer Sciences Education Courses entitled Parenting and Child Development (which can be taken concurrently with ECE104); have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent.
** Elementary Spanish (3 Credit Hrs.)
Same requirements as English Composition I(see below)
** English Composition I (3 Credit Hrs.)
A minimum English score of 18 on the ACT Test; or have
a minimum writing score of 70 on the COMPASS Test; or have
completed ENG097 Basic Writing II or its equivalent Learning
Center Modules ENG024, ENG025, ENG026 with a grade of "C"
or better.
**English Composition II
Grade of "C" or better in English Composition I.
General Biology (5 Credit Hrs.)
General Psychology (3 Credit Hrs.)
General Sociology (3 Credit Hrs.)
History of Art I (3 Credit Hrs)
History of Art II (3 Credit Hrs)
History of Art III (3 Credit Hrs)
Intro to Criminal Justice (3 Credit Hrs.)
Introduction to Humanities (3 Credit Hrs.)
Introduction to Literature (3 Credit Hrs.)
Introduction to Philosophy (3 Credit Hrs.)
**Introductory Statitics (3 Credit Hrs.)
A minimum Math score of 21 on the ACT Test; or have a minimum Algebra score of 48 on the COMPASS Test; or a minimum College Algebra score of 38 on the COMPASS Test.
Medical Terminology I (3 Credit Hrs.)
**Medical Terminology II (3 Credit Hrs.)
A grade of "C" or better in HLT235 Medical Terminology I.
Public Speaking (3 Credit Hrs.)
**Trigonometry (3 Credit Hrs.)
A minimum Math score of 27 on the ACT Test; or have a minimum Algebra score of 90 on the the COMPASS Test; or have a minimum College Algebra score of 72 on the COMPASS Test; or have a minimum Trigonometry score of 63 on the COMPASS Test; or have completed MAT123 College Algebra with a grade of "C" or better.
Western Civilization I (3 Credit Hrs.)
Western Civilization II (3 Credit Hrs.)
World Civilization I (3 Credit Hrs.)
World Civilization II (3 Credit Hrs.)
Courses available vary by each individual school and may be offered for the Fall and/or Spring semester. Check with your high school counselor for course offerings at your school!
Student Privileges
Once enrollment has been processed, student has access to materials provided by the campus library. Student will use their student ID number to check out library materials. Student may also utilize tutoring services through both on and off-campus Learning Centers.
MyMac/Email Account Assistance
If you are having problems accessing your MyMac/Email Account please contact the Helpdesk by email at helpdesk@mineralarea.edu or by phone at 518-2137. Please make sure you have your name and student ID included in your email or phone call/message.
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