CSU and Local High Schools Sign Dual Enrollment Agreement
May 6, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Southern University has signed an agreement with First Baptist School and Pinewood Prep to offer a dual enrollment program starting in the 2015-2016 academic year.
“At the request of Pinewood Preparatory School in Summerville and First Baptist School in Charleston, conversations and meetings were held at each school,” said Dr. George Metz, dean of the CSU School of Education. Both high schools expressed an interest in partnering with Charleston Southern for several course offerings in 2015-2016.
Dual enrollment is designed to offer high school students a chance to enroll in college coursework and receive college credit while also fulfilling state requirements for high school graduation. The agreement between Charleston Southern and Pinewood Prep and First Baptist School will serve as a pilot program.
Students may earn up to 15 credits over a two-year enrollment period. Additional credit hours may be requested, subject to CSU approval.
Course offerings may include: Public Speaking, Old Testament, New Testament, English Literature, World Literature, Geography, Economics, U.S. History and Anatomy and Physiology. Additional courses may be added in the future.
About Charleston Southern
Charleston Southern is a liberal arts university and is one of South Carolina’s largest accredited, independent universities, enrolling 3,400 students. Recognized as one of America’s Best Christian Colleges, CSU is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. The University’s vision is to be a Christian university nationally recognized for integrating faith in learning, leading and serving.
