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Earn College Credit through Our Dual Credit Program

Get Ahead With Dual Enrollment
Get an Associate Degree in High School
Full-time juniors and seniors* have the opportunity to earn college credits up to a two-year associate degree.
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Teaching independent skills, dual credit courses require students to be self-motivated, work with classmates, meet deadlines, and communicate with professors.

Save on College Tuition

Avoid room and board fees, by enrolling juniors and seniors at Ignite Christian Academy for up to two full years of college credit at a fraction of the cost of attending a college.

Earn College Credit

While in high school, students can earn college credits to satisfy ICA graduation requirements. Take single college courses, or work towards completing an Associate’s Degree or Certificate.

Multiple Ways To Earn College Credit With Ignite
You pick the college that best fits your needs and Ignite handles the additional steps to enroll the student in a dual credit course at the college level. Choose between Oklahoma Christian University or a local college/university with ICA administration approval before enrolling.
  • Earn an associate degree in as little as two years as a full-time ICA junior or senior* through Oklahoma Christian University. Must start by 11th grade fall semester.
  • Eleventh grade full-time ICA students can take advantage of the +1 Plan. Must start by 11th grade summer semester.
  • Dual Enrollment for single course and four core courses to dip student’s toes into college-level courses.
*All dual credit courses outside of ICA’s partner institution, Oklahoma Christian University, MUST be approved by administration BEFORE the student begins any dual credit course.
Dual Enrollment Eligibility
ICA Students may start taking dual enrollment courses as early as the summer following their 10th grade year. For full-time students to be eligible to complete dual enrollment courses through ICA partners, students must meet at least ONE of the following eligibility requirements:
  • Students must have completed 9th and 10th grade AND maintained at least a 3.0 GPA from ICA, another similarly accredited high school, or through completing AOP homeschool curriculum.
  • Students new to ICA that are from non-accredited schools or that have used non-AOP curriculum must complete at least one full time semester at ICA with a GPA of 3.0
  • The student has demonstrated college readiness by:
    • Receiving a composite score of 20 or higher on the ACT
    • Receiving a composite score of 1200 or higher on the SAT
    • Receiving at least a C or higher in a dual enrollment course
Oklahoma Christian University offers students credit for college courses up to an associate degree. Students receive layered support as they build confidence that they can be successful with college-level learning. Students who complete at least one course with a C or better are guaranteed acceptance into Oklahoma Christian University and those that complete additional courses may be guaranteed additional scholarships, up to $5,000.

Why Oklahoma Christian University?

  1. Program Options: Students can take single courses, complete a course bundle, work towards completing their first year of college, or earn an Associate’s degree while also completing high school graduation requirements.
  2. Earn An Associate Degree: Get started upon graduation in top fields like web development, nursing, real estate, and more.
  3. Scholarships Available:
    1. AA Degree graduates are eligible for up to $5,000
    2. +1 Plan graduates are eligible for up to $3,000
    3. Single Course and Core 4 Bundle graduates are eligible for up to $2,000
  4. College-Level Courses: Students who enroll in OC and complete courses receiving identical credit to standard, on campus OC courses.
  5. Flexibility: Asynchronous and completely online. With many open start dates in each fall, spring, and summer term, students may enroll in dual enrollment courses throughout the year.
  6. Affordability: At the same cost of regular tuition, you can earn both high school and college credit.
  7. Student Support: Through TEL-education courses, students receive layered support through both TEL-education and through Oklahoma Christian University. Students have access to course instructors, teaching assistants, and student support coaches.
  8. Transferability: Oklahoma Christian University is a four-year, regionally accredited institution. You can easily enroll with Oklahoma Christian University after high school or transfer credits to another institution.
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Course
Grade
OC Equivalent
HS Credit
ENGLISH
English III
11
English Composition I
1.0
English IV
12
English Composition II
1.0
MATHEMATICS
Algebra II
11-12
College Algebra
1.0
Statistics & Probability
11-12
Quantitative Analysis I
1.0
HISTORY
US History
11
US History I or US History II
1.0 each
Government
12
American Government
1.0
Economics
12
Microeconomics
1.0
N/A
10-12
World Civilizations
1.0
SCIENCE
Chemistry
11-12
Chemistry I + Chemistry Lab
1.0
N/A
11-12
Introduction to Biology + Lab (10th grade Bio is a prereq course)
1.0
N/A
11-12
Physical Science + Lab
1.0
OTHER ELECTIVES
Bible (10-12)
9-12
Introduction to Christianity
Old Testament
Survey of the New Testament
Stories of the New Testament
1.0 each
Fine/Practical Art Electives
12
Introduction to Communication
Music Appreciation
1.0 each
General Electives
11-12
Introduction to Christianity
College Readiness
Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship
Introduction to Informational Technology
Principles of Psychology
Varied
World Language
10-12
Chinese I
Latin I
1.0 each

*Juniors and seniors with a GPA of 2.75 or higher and a minimum ACT or SAT score are eligible to participate in the dual credit program. Dual credit students are not required to attend Oklahoma Christian University after graduation. If a student chooses not to attend the partner college, he or she may negotiate a transfer of dual credits to their college of choice upon high school graduation. Ignite Christian Academy recommends that you check with your college of choice to determine how the transfer of credits will be handled.

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