Moraine Valley Community College

Dual Credit

The Early College Dual Credit Program allows high school students to enroll in select college courses and take them at their high school as part of their regularly scheduled day. This unique partnership between Moraine Valley Community College and participating area high schools allow you to simultaneously earn college credit and high school credit, which means you can save time and money when you pursue a college degree or certificate.

Dual credit classes are actual college-level courses and are taught by teachers at your high school who have met specific requirements that qualify them to teach at the collegiate level.

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Dual Credit Vs. Advanced Placement

Both dual credit and AP courses offer advanced academic opportunities, but they differ in how college credit is awarded. In dual credit courses, students earn college credit by successfully completing the course and meeting the required grade, typically a “C” or better. The credit is issued by the partnering college and may be applied or transferred to other institutions, depending on their policies.

AP courses, on the other hand, are college-level classes offered in high school that culminate in a standardized exam. Students must earn a qualifying score on the AP exam, as determined by each college or university, to receive college credit.

High Schools that Partner with Moraine Valley

DUAL CREDIT

MVCC Course

High School Course

Credits

AUT-112

Intro to Auto Technology

Automotive Technology 1

4

BIO-111

General Biology I

AP Biology

4

BIO-112

General Biology II

AP Biology

4

BUS-110

Legal Environment in Business

Personal Law/ Business Law

3

BUS-135

Personal Finance

Personal Finance

2

CIS-105

Introduction to Coding

AP Computer Science

3

CIS-115

Microsoft Office I

Computer Applications

3

CIS-151

Website Development:HTML & CSS

Web Design

3

*CIS-176
*Prerequisite: CIS-105 or CIS-140 with a minimum grade of “C”

Java Programming I

AP Computer Science

3

*COM-101
*Prerequisite: Appropriate Englishplacement test score; or English AND Reading ACT Score of 19 or higher; OR English AND Reading SAT Score of 580 or higher

Communications I

Modes of Rhetoric and Composition

3

ELT-101

Electricity and Electronics

Electronics II

3

LAN-101

Orient. To IT Professions

Computer Maintenance & Repair

1

LAN-103

Security Awareness

Computer Maintenance & Repair

1

LAN-111

IT Essentials- A+

Computer Maintenance & Repair

3

MRT-110
*Prerequisite: appropriate Placement testing score; OR Reading ACT score of 19 or above; OR Reading SAT score of 480 or above

Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology

3

NAT-111

Environmental Science I

AP Environmental Science

4

OFT-100

Keyboarding & Basic Formatting

Word Applications/Keyboarding

3

OFT-249

QuickBooks for Office Professionals

Intro to Accounting

3

RTM-100

Food Service Sanitation

Culinary Arts 3: Food Production

$10

DUAL CREDIT

MVCC Course

High School Course

Credits

AET-101

Orientation to AET Careers

Drafting CAD I and II

1

AUT-112

Intro to Auto Technology

Auto III

4

AUT-121

Automotive Brake Systems

Automotive Brakes

4

CIS-232

Intro to Adobe Creative Suites

Graphic Arts 1, 2

3

CIS-234
*Corequisite: Registration or credit in OFT-232

Adobe Illustrator 3

Graphic Arts 3

3

CIS-236
*Corequisite: Registration or credit in OSA-232

Adobe Photoshop

Graphic Arts 4

3

ELT-101

Electricity & Electronics

Electricity & Electronics

3

LAN-101

Orientation to IT Professions

Computer Servicing I

1

LAN-103

Security Awareness

Computer Servicing I

1

LAN-111

IT Essentials A+

Computer Servicing I

3

LAN-112

Managing IT A+

Computer Servicing I

3

LAN-121

Network Essentials

Computer Servicing II

3

LAN-122

Network Services

Computer Servicing II

3

MDT-101

Intro to Drafting

Drafting CAD I and II

3

MDT-145

Intro to Computer Aided Drafting

Drafting III CAD

3

*MRT-110
*Prerequisite: appropriate Placement testing score; OR Reading ACT score of 19 or above; OR Reading SAT score of 480 or above

Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology

3

MTH-141
*Prerequisite: appropriate Placement testing score; OR Math ACT score of 20 or above; OR Math SAT score of 520 or above

College Algebra (Functions)

Advanced Math Concepts/College Algebra

4

MTH-142
*Prerequisite: Grade “C” or better in MTH-141

Trigonomic Functions

Advanced Math Concepts

2

MTH-152
*Prerequisite: MTH-151 with a minimum grade of “C” or AP Calculus BC score of 3 or higher

Calculus III/ Analytic Geometry

Honors Calculus 2

4

MUS-106

Introduction to American Music

Introduction to American Music

3

OFT-249

QuickBooks for Office Professionals

Accounting II

3

WLD-111

Basic Arc/Gas Welding I

Welding III

3

*WLD-112
*Prerequisite:Grade “C” or better in WLD-111

Basic Arc/Gas Welding II

Welding IV

3

DUAL CREDIT

MVCC Course

High School Course

Credits

RTM-100

Food Service Sanitation

Intro to Culinary Arts

2

RTM-101

Intro to Hospitality Industry

Culinary Arts

3

DUAL CREDIT

MVCC Course

High School Course

Credits

LAN-101

Orient. To IT Professions

Orient. To IT Professions

1

LAN-111

IT Essentials- A+

CISCO Networking Academy/IT Essentials A+

3

LAN-112

Managing IT A+

CISCO Networking Academy/Managing IT A+

3

DUAL CREDIT

MVCC Course

High School Course

Credits

LAN-101

Orient. To IT Professions

College Cybersecurity and Mobility

1

LAN-103

Security Awareness

College Cybersecurity and Mobility

1

DUAL CREDIT

MVCC Course

High School Course

Credits

CIS-115

Microsoft Office I

Computer Applications I

3

CIS-151

Website Development: HTML & CSS

Web Page Design

3

CIS-232

Introduction to Adobe Creative Suite

Graphic Applications

3

DUAL CREDIT

MVCC Course

High School Course

Credits

AET-101

Orientation to AET Careers

Orientation to AET Careers/ Drafting CAD II

1

CIS-105

Introduction to Coding

AP Computer Science

CIS-115

Microsoft Office I

Computer Concepts

3

CIS-151

Website Development:HTML & CSS

Web Design

3

*CIS-176
*Prerequisite:CIS-105 or CSC-140 with a minimum grade of “C”

Java Programming I

AP Computer Science

3

ELT-101

Electricity & Electronics

Electronics

3

LAN-101

Orient. To IT Professions

Computer Servicing II

1

LAN-103

Security Awareness

Computer Servicing II

1

LAN-111

IT Essentials- A+

Computer Servicing I

3

LAN-112

Managing IT A+

Computer Servicing II

3

MDT-101

Intro to Drafting

Architecture/Engineering Draft

3

MDT-145

Intro to Computer Aided Drafting

Computer Aided Graphics

3

*MDT-160
*Prerequisite: Grade “C” or better in MDT-145

Introduction to 3D Modeling

Computer Aided Graphics

3

*OFT-122
*Prerequisite: Grade “C” or better in CIS-115

Microsoft Excel

Computer Applications-Data Processing

3

*OFT-145
*Prerequisite: Grade “C” or better in CIS-115

Microsoft Word

Computer Applications-Information Processing

3

DUAL CREDITMVCC CourseHigh School CourseCredits
CIS-115Microsoft Office IComputer Concepts3
CIS-151Website Development:HTML & CSSWeb Page Design3
*MTH-150Calculus I/Analytic GeometryAP Calculus5
*Prerequisite:Four years of high school math including pre-calculus or advanced algebra with trigonometry and appropriate Math placement test score; or MATH ACT SCORE of 26 or above; or MATH SAT score of 600 or above
*MTH-151Calculus II/Analytic GeometryAP Calculus5
*Prerequisite: Grade “C” or better in MTH-150
*OFT-122Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Application/MOS Certification3
*Prerequisite: CIS-115 with grade “C” or better
*OFT-145Microsoft WordMicrosoft Applications/MOS Certification3
*Prerequisite: CIS-115 with grade “C” or better
OFT-249QuickBooks for Office ProfessionalsAccounting I3

DUAL CREDITMVCC CourseHigh School CourseCredits
RTM-100Food Service SanitationIntro to Culinary Arts2
RTM-101Intro to Hospitality IndustryCulinary Arts3

DUAL CREDITMVCC CourseHigh School CourseCredits
AET-101Orientation to AET CareersPre-Engineering I1
MDT-101Intro to DraftingPre-Engineering II3
MDT-145Intro to Computer Aided DraftingPre-Engineering I3
MDT-2853D Parametric ModelingEngineering & Design3

AET-101Orientation to AET CareersPre-Engineering I1
MDT-101Intro to DraftingPre-Engineering II3
MDT-145Intro to Computer Aided DraftingPre-Engineering I3
MDT-2853D Parametric ModelingEngineering & Design3

DUAL CREDITMVCC CourseHigh School CourseCredits
*LAN-153IT Security Essentials-Security+College Advanced Network Systems and Cybersecurity3
*Prerequisite: LAN-122 or consent of instructor

DUAL CREDITMVCC CourseHigh School CourseCredits
*MTH-152Calculus III/ Analytic GeometryCalculus III/Analytic Geometry4
*Prerequisite: AP score of 3 or higher for Calculus BC exam
*MTH-210Linear AlgebraLinear Algebra3
*Prerequisite: AP score of 3 or higher for Calculus BC exam
PHS-103Descriptive AstronomyAstronomy Accel4

DUAL CREDITMVCC CourseHigh School CourseCredits
RTM-100Food Service SanitationIntro to Culinary Arts2
RTM-101Intro to Hospitality IndustryCulinary Arts3

DUAL CREDITMVCC CourseHigh School CourseCredits
CIS-151Website Development: HTML & CSSWeb Design3
*COM-101Composition ICollege Writing I3
*Prerequisite: Appropriate Englishplacement test score; or English AND Reading ACT Score of 19 or higher; OR English AND Reading SAT Score of 580 or higher
*COM-102Composition IICollege Writing II3
*Prerequisite: Grade “C” or better in COM-101
ELT-101Electricity & ElectronicsElectricity 23
LAN-101Orientation To IT ProfessionsComputer Servicing 11
LAN-111IT Essentials- A+Computer Servicing 13
LAN-112Managing IT A+Computer Servicing 23
OFT-249QuickBooks for Office ProfessionalsAccounting I3

DUAL CREDITMVCC CourseHigh School CourseCredits
LAN-101Orientation To IT ProfessionsCollege Cybersecurity and Mobility1
LAN-103Security AwarenessCollege Cybersecurity and Mobility1

DUAL CREDITMVCC CourseHigh School CourseCredits
CIS-105Introduction to ProgrammingIntroduction to Programming3
CIS-115Microsoft Office IIntroduction to Technology3
CIS-138Introduction to Digital Video EditingDigital Media3
CIS-151Website Development:HTML & CSSWeb Page Design3
*MTH-141College Algebra (Functions)Algebra 2 Honors4
*Prerequisite: appropriate Placement testing score; OR Math ACT score of 20 or above; OR Math SAT score of 520 or above
*MTH-142Trigonomic FunctionsAlgebra 2 Honors2
*Prerequisite: Grade “C” or better in MTH-141
*MTH-150Calculus I/ Analytic GeometryCalculus AB/BC5
*Prerequisite:Four years of high school math including pre-calculus or advanced algebra with trigonometry and appropriate Math placement test score; or MATH ACT SCORE of 26 or above; or MATH SAT score of 600 or above
*MTH-151Calculus II/Analytic GeometryCalculus BC5
*Prerequisite: Grade “C” or better in MTH-150

DUAL CREDITMVCC CourseHigh School CourseCredits
AET-101Orientation to AET CareersOrientation to AET Careers1
BIO-111General Biology IAP Biology4
BIO-112General Biology IIAP Biology4
CIS-115Microsoft Office IDigital Literacy3
LAN-101Orientation to IT ProfessionsOrientation to IT Professions1
LAN-103Security AwarenessComputer Repair1
LAN-111IT Essentials- A+Computer Repair3
LAN-112Managing IT A+Computer Repair3
LAN-121Network EssentialsComputer Systems3
LAN-122Network ServicesComputer Systems4
MDT-101Intro to DraftingComputer Aided Design3
*MRT-110Medical TerminologyMedical Terminology3
*Prerequisite: appropriate Placement testing score; OR Reading ACT score of 19 or above; OR Reading SAT score of 480 or above
*OFT-145Microsoft WordComputer Applications I3
*Prerequisite CIS-101 or 115 w/ C or better
OFT-249QuickBooks for Office ProfessionalsAccounting I3
RTM-100Food Service SanitationPro Start 12
RTM-101Intro to Hospitality IndustryPro Start 23

DUAL CREDITMVCC CourseHigh School CourseCredits
AET-101Orientation to AET CareersDrafting/CAD II1
AUT-112Intro to Auto TechnologyAutomotive Technology 14
ELT-101Electricity & ElectronicsElectronics3
CIS-105Programming PrincipalsAP Computer Science3
CIS-115Microsoft Office IComputer Concepts3
CIS-151Website Development: HTML & CSSWeb Design3
*CIS-176Java Programming IAP Computer Science3
*Prerequisite: CSC-140 OR CIS-105 with a minimum grade of “C”
LAN-101Orient. To IT ProfessionsComputer Servicing II1
LAN-103Security AwarenessComputer Servicing I1
LAN-111IT Essentials- A+Computer Servicing I3
LAN-112Managing IT A+Computer Servicing II3
MDT-101Intro to DraftingArchitecture/Engineering Draft3
MDT-145Intro to Computer Aided DraftingComputer Aided Graphics3
*MDT-160Introduction to 3D ModelingComputer Aided Graphics3
*Prerequisite: Grade “C” or better in MDT-145
*OFT-122Microsoft ExcelComputer Applications-Data Processing3
*OFT-145Microsoft WordComputer Applications-Information Processing3
*Prerequisite: Grade “C” or better in CIS-115
OFT-249QuickBooks for Office ProfessionalsAccounting/Bookkeeping3

DUAL CREDITMVCC CourseHigh School CourseCredits
*LAN-153IT Security Essentials-Security+College Advanced Network Systems and Cybersecurity3
*Prerequisite: LAN-122 or consent of instructor

DUAL CREDITMVCC CourseHigh School CourseCredits
AET-101Orientation to AET CareersOrientation to AET Careers1
AUT-112Introduction to Auto TechnologyAuto Technology III4
BUS-110Legal Environment in Business*Personal Law/Business Law3
*Student must sit for consecutive semesters within same academic year
BUS-135Personal FinancePersonal Finance3
CIS-105Programming PrinciplesAP Computer Science3
CIS-115Microsoft Office IComputer Applications3
CIS-151Website Development: HTML & CSSWeb Design3
*CIS-176Java Programming IAP Computer Science3
*Prerequisite: CSC-140 OR CIS-105 with a minimum grade of “C”
*COM-101Composition IModes of Rhetoric and Composition3
*Prerequisite: Appropriate Englishplacement test score; or English AND Reading ACT Score of 19 or higher; OR English AND Reading SAT Score of 580 or higher
GEL-150Physical GeologyGeology4
LAN-101Orient. To IT ProfessionsComputer Maintenance & Repair1
LAN-103Security AwarenessComputer Maintenance & Repair1
LAN-111IT Essentials- A+Computer Maintenance & Repair3
LAN-121Network EssentialsComputer Networking I3
LAN-122Network ServicesComputer Networking4
MDT-101Intro to DraftingCAD 1 & CAD 23
MDT-145Intro to Computer Aided DraftingMechanical CAD/Architectural CAD3
MRT-110Medical TerminologyMedical Terminology3
NAT-111Environmental Science IAP Environmental Science4
OFT-100Keyboarding & Basic FormattingWord Applications/Keyboarding3
OFT-249QuickBooks for Office ProfessionalsIntro to Accounting3
PSC-110Political ScienceAP United States Government and Politics3

DUAL CREDITMVCC CourseHigh School CourseCredits
AET-101Orientation to AET CareersDrafting/CAD II1
AUT-112Intro to Auto TechnologyAutomotive Technology 14
*AUT-121Automotive Brake SystemsAutomotive Technology 24
*Corequisite: registration or credit in AUT-112 with grade of B or better
CIS-105Programming PrincipalsAP Computer Science3
CIS-115Microsoft Office IComputer Concepts3
CIS-151Website Development:HTML & CSSWeb Design3
*CIS-176Java Programming IAP Computer Science3
*Prerequisite: CSC-140 OR CIS-105 with a minimum grade of “C”
ELT-101Electricity & ElectronicsElectronics3
LAN-101Orient. To IT ProfessionsComputer Servicing II1
LAN-103Security AwarenessComputer Servicing I1
LAN-111IT Essentials- A+Computer Servicing I3
LAN-112Managing IT A+Computer Servicing II3
LAN-121Network EssentialsComputer Networking & Internet Devices3
LAN-122Network ServicesComputer Networking & Internet Devices4
MDT-101Intro to DraftingArchitecture/Engineering Draft3
MDT-145Intro to Computer Aided DraftingComputer Aided Graphics3
*MDT-160Introduction to 3D ModelingComputer Aided Graphics3
*Prerequisite: Grade “C” or better in MDT-145
*OFT-122Microsoft ExcelComputer Applications-Data Processing3
*OFT-145Microsoft WordComputer Applications-Information Processing3
*Prerequisite: Grade “C” or better in CIS-115
OFT-249QuickBooks for Office ProfessionalsAccounting/Bookkeeping3
RTM-100Food Service SanitationCulinary Arts2
RTM-103Basic Food TheoryCulinary Arts2

DUAL CREDITMVCC CourseHigh School CourseCredits
AUT-112Introduction to Auto TechnologyAutomotive Technology III3
BIO-111General Biology IAP Biology4
BIO-112General Biology IIAP Biology4
BUS-110Legal Environment in BusinessPersonal Law/ Business Law3
BUS-135Personal FinanceGeneral Business/Personal Finance3
CIS-105Programming PrincipalsAP Computer Science3
CIS-115Microsoft Office IComputer Applications3
CIS-151Website Development: HTML & CSSWeb Design3
*CIS-176Java Programming IAP Computer Science3
*Prerequisite: CSC-140 OR CIS-105 with a minimum grade of “C”
COM-101Composition IModes of Rhetoric and Composition3
*Prerequisite: Appropriate Englishplacement test score; or English AND Reading ACT Score of 19 or higher; OR English AND Reading SAT Score of 580 or higher
LAN-101Orient. To IT ProfessionsComputer Maintenance & Repair1
LAN-103Security AwarenessComputer Maintenance & Repair2
LAN-111IT Essentials- A+Computer Maintenance & Repair3
MRT-110Medical TerminologyMedical Terminology3
OFT-249QuickBooks for Office ProfessionalsIntro to Accounting3
RTM-100Food Service SanitationCulinary Arts 3 Food Production2

DUAL CREDITMVCC CourseHigh School CourseCredits
AUT-112Intro to Auto TechnologyAuto Service Technology4

DUAL CREDITMVCC CourseHigh School CourseCredits
AUT-112Intro to Auto TechnologyAuto Service Technology4

DUAL CREDITMVCC CourseHigh School CourseCredits
AUT-112Intro to Auto TechnologyAuto Service Technology4

DUAL CREDITMVCC CourseHigh School CourseCredits
AUT-112Intro to Auto TechnologyAutomotive Technology4
RTM-100Food Service SanitationIntro to Culinary Arts2
RTM-101Intro to Hospitality IndustryCulinary Arts3

DUAL CREDITMVCC CourseHigh School CourseCredits
ARB-101Arabic IArabic4
*ARB-102Arabic IIArabic II4
*Prerequisite: ARB-101
*JRN-101Intro to Mass CommunicationJournalism3
*Prerequisite: Credit in COM-101(AP Score of 3 or higher on English Language)

DUAL CREDITMVCC CourseHigh School CourseCredits
*LAN-153IT Security Essentials-Security+College Advanced Network Systems and Cybersecurity3
*Prerequisite: LAN-122 or consent of instructor

FAQs

Since you will be enrolling in college-level courses, you must complete course placement tests and satisfy course prerequisites when applicable to assure you have the same qualifications and preparation as other college students. You will be required to take the Accuplacer placement test and/or submit qualifying Advanced Placement (AP), ACT or SAT scores.

Dual Credit students must meet the same individual course requirements as on-campus MVCC students. Visit the testing center page for scheduling information.

  1. Use MVConnect. Log in using your assigned username and password. On the Self-Service menu, click Registration. Select Search, Register, and Pay for Non-Credit classes. Select Placement Testing in the Topic Code drop-down box and click Submit. Click the box next to the section you would like to register for and click Submit. Continue through the remaining screens and submit your payment of $25.
  2. In-person: You may choose to register for any scheduled Accuplacer/placement test session that will be offered Monday-Friday. Stop by the Registration Office, Bldg. S, Room S103, to register. Payment of $25 is due at the time of registration. Please proceed to the Cashier’s Office, Bldg. S, Room S105. Bring your receipt to the Testing Center, Bldg. G, Room 231.
  3. Bring your receipt to the Testing Center, Bldg. G, Room 231. Disclose that you are a dual credit student who will only be taking a portion of the placement test.
  4. Scores are automatically uploaded into [LM2] the system and now you are ready to register online for Dual Credit.

Dual Credit students must meet the same individual course requirements as on-campus MVCC students. Visit the testing center page for scheduling information.

  1. Use MVConnect. Log in using your assigned username and password. On the Self-Service menu, click Registration. Select Search, Register, and Pay for Non-Credit classes. Select Placement Testing in the Topic Code drop-down box and click Submit. Click the box next to the section you would like to register for and click Submit. Continue through the remaining screens and submit your payment of $25.
  2. In-person: You may choose to register for any scheduled Accuplacer/placement test session that will be offered Monday-Friday. Stop by the Registration Office, Bldg. S, Room S103, to register. Payment of $25 is due at the time of registration. Please proceed to the Cashier’s Office, Bldg. S, Room S105. Bring your receipt to the Testing Center, Bldg. G, Room 231.
  3. Bring your receipt to the Testing Center, Bldg. G, Room 231. Disclose that you are a dual credit student who will only be taking a portion of the placement test.
  4. Scores are automatically uploaded into [LM2] the system and now you are ready to register online for Dual Credit.

Dual Credit students do not qualify for financial aid. To qualify for federal grants and loans, the federal government requires students to have received a high school diploma or its equivalent.

The Advanced Placement (AP) program and the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) both allow students to gain college credit in various subject areas by successfully completing comprehensive examinations in those subjects.

Contact your high school counselor for more information.