Dual Credit Policy
MCC Department of Health and Physical Education
Last Revision Date: 2/17/2011
A.)
Course Information Sheets (Syllabus):
The syllabus used for dual credit students shall be equivalent or more rigorous than the syllabus used in the same course
taught at MCC. The faculty liaison will provide the dual credit instructor with a sample syllabus. The dual credit syllabus
may contain content in addition to the MCC syllabus. A copy of the syllabus must be submitted to the faculty liaison for
approval at least once per year.
B.)
Instructional Materials:
The course textbook used for dual credit courses must be the same as the textbook used in the same course taught at MCC.
Every dual credit student must be provided with a textbook and must not be required to share or rotate textbooks. If there
are budgetary issues, the previous edition may be used with permission of the MCC Health and Physical Education
Department. Leadership instructors may access text materials online and ensure that students have access to materials.
Dual credit instructors will be provided with and utilize exam questions, options for assignments, and scoring rubrics that
are used for the same course taught at MCC. Instructors can utilize additional materials as desired.
If the dual credit section is mixed, with dual credit and non-dual credit students, the above information applies to the dual
credit students only. Non-dual credit students are not required to have a text, or to complete MCC assignments or exams.
(Dual credit students must be given coursework above and beyond the coursework given to the non-dual credit students. If
desired, the high school faculty member may issue a separate dual credit grade and a high school grade for each dual
credit student.)
C.)
Professional Development:
The MCC faculty liaison shall ensure that professional development opportunities and meetings are communicated to dual
credit instructors. Dual credit instructors are expected to attend scheduled course meetings that are in line with instructor
schedules. The faculty liaison is responsible for forwarding any relevant updates to the dual credit instructor throughout
the semester/year. The dual credit instructor must document professional development related to the course and submit
documentation of professional development activities to the faculty liaison at least once per year. Professional
development can include, but is not limited to, conferences, seminars, online continuing education, professional journals,
and relevant meetings.
D.)
Monitoring:
Dual credit courses are to be college level courses. The MCC faculty liaison shall be responsible for monitoring the
delivery and quality of dual credit instruction. Such monitoring shall include, but is not limited to: observations, visits,
telephone calls, emails, etc. The faculty liaison will provide the dual credit instructor with assignments, exams, and
scoring rubrics to be used and will provide feedback and assistance related to these items. Dual credit instructors will
provide the faculty liaison with copies of assignments and exams. The faculty liaison will provide updates and check-in
with dual credit instructors on a regular basis. Recommended frequency of contact is no less than once per month. The
MCC faculty liaison will administer and collect surveys from dual credit students as directed by the MCC Office of
School to College Alliances. Results will be taken back to Institutional Research at MCC for tabulation, with results
being forwarded to our national accrediting entity.
E.)
Visitations:
Visitations are to occur one or more times per year. If the course will only be offered in the fall, the visit needs to occur in
the fall. If the same teacher is teaching the same course in the subsequent semester, there is no need for another visit until
the following year unless issues from the initial visit are in need of follow-up. If the course runs the full year, the visit can
take place at any time during the year. Follow up visits will be made at the discretion of the MCC faculty liaison. The
faculty liaison will make arrangements with the dual credit instructor to visit a class in which the instructor will be
teaching, and not when an exam or other non-teaching activity is occurring. MCC faculty can provide brief presentations
regarding the MCC Health Studies degree program, health careers, and/or college expectations.
F.)
Deadlines and Grading:
The MCC faculty liaison is responsible for providing the dual credit instructor with withdrawal and grade submission
deadlines. The high school teacher must submit grades prior to the deadline given by the faculty liaison in letter grade
format. (Note: A+ is not recognized by the MCC system.) The MCC liaison is responsible for collecting these grades and
submitting them into the BANNER system prior to the deadline. If the course includes certifications, the instructor will
provide a roster indicating which students earned the certification to the MCC liaison, who will submit the list to
Registration and Records for manual entry.
MCC Department of Health and Physical Education
Checklist for Dual Credit High School Faculty Members:
High School:________________________
Dual Credit High School Faculty Member:________________________________
Date:__________________
Instructions:
Check off or complete the following items when completed at the beginning of each academic year and return
form to the faculty liaison for the MCC Health and Physical Education Department.
1.
2.
The dual credit instructor has been provided with contact information for the MCC faculty liaison.
The current edition of the course textbook is available for each dual credit student to have his or her
own copy for the duration of the course.
3. Number of classroom hours dedicated solely to this course per year or semester:_____
4. Assignment Options that will be utilized for this course:
5. Explain specifically how the coursework for dual credit students is distinguished from, and goes above
and beyond the coursework for non-dual credit high school students:
6. If your class section is mixed with both dual credit and non-dual credit students, explain how the grading
for the dual credit students will reflect college-level coursework in comparison with the grading system
for non-dual credit students:
7. Describe your plans for professional development related to the course topic in the coming academic
year:
8. Describe your availability for course meetings or professional development opportunities that may be
offered at MCC.
MCC Department of Health and Physical Education
Dual Credit Instructor
Professional Development Report
Refer to the Health and Physical Education Dual Credit Policy for examples of Professional Development.
There is no minimum hour requirement, just the requirement that there is some activity to reflect progress in
staying current in the field. Return this form to your MCC Faculty Liaison at the end of each academic year.
Name:______________________________
School:_________________________________
Date Report Completed:________________
List Professional Development Activities Below - Date, Duration, and Description: