Dual Enrollment

Eligibility

Who is Eligible?

Students in grades 6-12 who are enrolled in Miami-Dade County public schools, participating private and charter schools, or home school are eligible to participate in the MDC dual enrollment program.

What are the Requirements?

  • A minimum 3.0 high school unweighted grade point average (GPA)
  • Demonstrated readiness for college coursework through the assessment of communication and computation skills (as established in State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.0315)*.
  • Students must have an understanding that the amount of work necessary to succeed in dual enrollment courses will be greater than in high school courses
  • Students participating in dual enrollment must earn a grade of "C" or higher in their college-level courses and maintain a 3.0 GPA in high school to continue participation. Students whose college GPA falls below 2.0 are ineligible to continue dual enrollment.
  • Students may lose eligibility if they are disruptive to the learning process.
  • All Dual Enrollment courses must be approved by their secondary school counselors.
  • Courses taken in Dual Enrollment will be used to meet the student’s high school graduation requirement.

*High school dual enrollment students with a 2.5 unweighted GPA who do not meet the statutory eligibility requirements (mandated GPA, test scores, and alternate methods) are eligible to enroll in the COLLEGE CONNECT courses. Students can take a maximum of 12 credits through the COLLEGE CONNECT Program before demonstrating college readiness in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Middle School students must meet the 3.0 GPA requirement and pass all 3 sections of the college placement examination.

Explore College Connect Courses

  • CAI 1001C – Artificial Intelligence Thinking (3 credits)
  • CAI 2100C – Machine Learning Foundations (3 credits)
  • CGS1060C - Introduction to Computer Technology & Applications (4cr)
  • CGS2108 - Advanced Desktop Applications (4cr)
  • CTS2154 - IT Help Desk Support (4cr)
  • CCJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminology (3 credits)
  • CCJ 1020 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 credits)
  • EDF 1005- Introduction to Education (3 credits)
  • EDF 2144- Maximizing Student Potential in the School Context (3 credits)
  • EME 2040-Introduction to Educational Technology (3 credits)
  • EEC 1200 - Early Childhood Curriculum 1 (3 credits)
  • EEC 1311 - Early Childhood Curriculum 2 (3 credits)
  • GEB 1011 – Principles of Business (3 credits)
  • GEB 2112 – Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
  • GRA 1111C - Graphic Design Fundamentals (4 credits)
  • GRA 1280C – Digital Imaging Fundamentals (4 credits)
  • HFT 1000 - Introduction to Hospitality (3 credits)
  • HFT 1212 - Safety and Sanitation (3 credits)
  • SPC 1017 – Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3 credits)
  • MUL 1010 – Music Appreciation (3 credits)
  • ARH 1000 – Art Appreciation (3 credits)
  • HUM 1020 – Humanities (3 credits)
  • HLP 1081 – Fitness and Wellness for Life (3 credits)
  • CLP 1006 – Psychology of Personal Effectiveness (3 credits)
  • AST 1002- Descriptive Astronomy (3 credits)
  • MAR 1011 – Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
  • MAR 1720 – Marketing in a Digital World (3 credits)
  • THE 2000 - Theatre Appreciation (3 credits)
  • TPP 1100 - Acting 1 (3 credits)

How are Courses chosen to be Part of College Connect?

Miami Dade College (MDC), in partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, has identified career-connected courses as well as traditional liberal arts courses that exhibit high pass rates for dual enrollment students. MDC's College CONNECT courses increasingly enable high school students to fulfill general education requirements while exploring career-oriented degree programs such as Applied Artificial Intelligence, Business Administration, Crime Scene Technology, and Graphic Design Technology.