Get a head start on earning college credit by taking dual-credit classes through Sandburg. Dual-credit classes allow you, as a high school student, to take courses that count toward both your high school and college credit. Don’t wait until you’ve graduated to begin your college career — use dual credit to get started today!
Our dual-credit offerings include general education courses that prepare you for a transfer to pursue a bachelor's degree, as well as classes for those interested in entering the workforce after high school. These classes include career, technical, and health certificates and degrees.
Advantages
Affordability
Tuition at Sandburg is three times less than it is to attend a public in-state university, saving families hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Sandburg provides a discount of 50% off tuition for up to six credits per semester (4 credits for 12-week terms).
Lighten your college workload
With dual credit already on your transcript, you'll get a head start on your college courses. Frequently, students can take a lighter academic load or even graduate early.
Earn a degree while still in high school
Some high schools in our district offer enough dual-credit classes that you can complete your associate in arts from Sandburg while you’re still in high school.
Student services
Dual-credit students receive the same on-campus benefits as other Sandburg students, including academic advising, free tutoring (in-person and online), Sandburg library access and free admission to campus events.
What are your plans after graduation?
Are you planning on attending Sandburg after graduation?
- You don't need to re-apply, since you're already a Sandburg student.
- In October of your senior year of high school, apply for financial aid and scholarships.
- You may also be eligible for the dual-credit success scholarship.
- Email us to schedule an advising appointment, or call 309.341.5237.
Are you attending another college or university after graduation?
Don't forget to have official Sandburg transcripts sent to your school of choice for evaluation. Transcripts can be requested through your mySandburg account.
Dual-credit high school partnerships
Sandburg collaborates with the following high school by giving you the opportunity to complete college courses that connect with career paths. Whether you're interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree or certificates in career, technical or trade areas, find your pathway today.
Abingdon-Avon High School
Associate in arts pathway
This embedded degree allows you to complete an associate in arts degree while in high school. You'll complete 61 credit hours with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and focus on completing general education courses necessary for bachelor’s degrees.
Associate in arts (AA) degree includes (credit hours designated in parentheses):
- English 101 and 102 (6)
- Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
- Fine Arts/Humanities (9)
- Social Sciences (9)
- Sciences (7)
- Math (3)
- Human Relations (3)
- Electives (21)
View the plan to complete an AA degree.
1+1 pathway
The 1 + 1 program allows you to enroll in college courses at a little slower pace to accommodate your high school commitments. You'll take the first year of classes toward your associate in arts (AA) degree. After graduation from high school, you'll enroll at Sandburg to complete the rest of your degree requirements. This option still enables you to save money because you could complete a bachelor’s degree in three years instead of four.
Career, technical and trade programs
Are you interested in taking classes in the career, technical, trade or health areas to prepare for the workforce? These courses aren't intended to transfer to a four-year institution. For some of our AAS degrees in healthcare, you must complete a separate application and meet the established requirements for admission.
Information & communication technology pathway
You can take online courses to receive certificates in information & communication technology following the sequence below.
How much will it cost?
Dual-credit students receive a tuition discount of 50% for the first four credit hours each semester.
Tuition calculation example (two classes 2023-24 — $175 per credit hour)
Due to Abingdon-Avon High School’s three-term academic schedule, the dual-credit tuition discount is calculated for the first 4 credit hours. An example for fall, winter and spring terms is below (credit hours in parentheses):
ENG.101 (3): $525
PSY.101 (3): $525
Registration fee: $25
Tuition & fees total:$1,075
Dual-credit tuition discount: ($350)
Total tuition for dual-credit (fall, winter spring terms): $725
AAHS students must take summer courses to complete the AA degree in high school. Summer courses are part of Sandburg’s regular summer semester; so the dual-credit tuition discount is calculated for the first 6 credit hours. An example for summer is below (credit hours in parentheses):
ENG.101 (3): $525
PSY.101 (3): $525
Registration fee: $25
Tuition & fees total:$1,075
Dual-credit tuition discount: ($525)
Total tuition for dual-credit (summer semester): $550
Bushnell Prairie City High School
Associate in arts pathway
This embedded degree allows you to complete an associate in arts degree while in high school. You'll complete 61 credit hours with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and focus on completing general education courses necessary for bachelor’s degrees.
Associate in arts (AA) degree includes (credit hours designated in parentheses):
- English 101 and 102 (6)
- Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
- Fine Arts/Humanities (9)
- Social Sciences (9)
- Sciences (7)
- Math (3)
- Human Relations (3)
- Electives (21)
View the plan to complete an AA degree.
1+1 pathway
The 1 + 1 program allows you to enroll in college courses at a little slower pace to accommodate your high school commitments. You'll take the first year of classes toward your associate in arts (AA) degree. After graduation from high school, you'll enroll at Sandburg to complete the rest of your degree requirements. This option still enables you to save money because you could complete a bachelor’s degree in three years instead of four.
Career, technical and trade programs
Are you interested in taking classes in the career, technical, trade or health areas to prepare for the workforce? These courses aren't intended to transfer to a four-year institution. For some of our AAS degrees in healthcare, you must complete a separate application and meet the established requirements for admission.
Information & communication technology pathway
You can take online courses to receive certificates in information & communication technology following the sequence below.
How much will it cost?
Dual-credit students receive a tuition discount of 50% for the first four credit hours each semester.
Tuition calculation example (two classes 2021-22 — $175 per credit hour)
ENG.101 (3 credit hours): $525
PSY.101 (3 credit hours): $525
Registration fee: $25
Tuition & fees total:$1,075
Dual Credit tuition discount: ($525)
Total tuition for dual credit: $550
Farmington Central High School
Associate in arts pathway
This embedded degree allows you to complete an associate in arts degree while in high school. You'll complete 61 credit hours with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and focus on completing general education courses necessary for bachelor’s degrees.
Associate in arts (AA) degree includes (credit hours designated in parentheses):
- English 101 and 102 (6)
- Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
- Fine Arts/Humanities (9)
- Social Sciences (9)
- Sciences (7)
- Math (3)
- Human Relations (3)
- Electives (21)
Pathway to an AA degree
FCHS students will take these courses online or at FCHS depending on instructor availability. Currently offered at FCHS are:
- ENG 101 — Freshman Composition I
- ENG 102 — Freshman Composition II
- HIS 105 — American History to 1877
- HIS 106 — American History from 1877
If you're taking dual-credit courses, you must meet Sandburg admissions standards and complete the steps to enroll.
Career, technical and trade programs
Are you interested in taking classes in the career, technical, trade or health areas to prepare for the workforce? These courses aren't intended to transfer to a four-year institution. For some of our AAS degrees in healthcare, you must complete a separate application and meet the established requirements for admission.
Information & communication technology pathway
You can take online courses to receive certificates in information & communication technology following the sequence below.
Health profession pathways
If you're interested in a career in health, you can accelerate your enrollment into our selective admissions programs by taking some of the prerequisite courses in high school. Meet with your Sandburg academic advisor to discuss admissions requirements and to develop a specific plan to ensure those requirements are met. Learn more.
Sample schedules
View these sample schedules to understand the general plan for admission into Sandburg's limited-enrollment health professions programs. Meet with your Sandburg advisor to discuss these plans and develop an individualized plan to meet admissions requirements.
- Accelerated admission into RN program
- Accelerated admission into RN to BSN program
- Accelerated admission into dental hygiene program
- Dual credit then one year at Sandburg for dental hygiene program
- Accelerated admission into radiologic technology program
How much will it cost?
Dual-credit students receive a tuition discount of 50% for the first four credit hours each semester.
Tuition calculation example (two classes 2021-22 — $175 per credit hour)
ENG.101 (3 credit hours): $525
PSY.101 (3 credit hours): $525
Registration fee: $25
Tuition & fees total:$1,075
Dual Credit tuition discount: ($525)
Total tuition for dual credit: $550
Galesburg High School
Associate in arts pathway
This embedded degree allows you to complete an associate in arts degree while in high school. You'll complete 61 credit hours with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and focus on completing general education courses necessary for bachelor’s degrees.
Associate in arts (AA) degree includes (credit hours designated in parentheses):
- English 101 and 102 (6)
- Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
- Fine Arts/Humanities (9)
- Social Sciences (9)
- Sciences (7)
- Math (3)
- Human Relations (3)
- Electives (21)
If you're taking dual-credit courses, you must meet Sandburg admissions standards and complete the steps to enroll.
Galesburg Area Vocational Center (GAVC)
You can take classes towards your associate in applied sciences (AAS) or certificates while in high school through the GAVC program. Depending on the availability of qualified faculty, these career degrees or certificates may be offered at GHS, online or on Sandburg's campus. You can also complete some of the courses at GHS, graduate from GHS, and then finish the AAS degree or certificate at Sandburg.
These degrees, offered in the career, technical, trades and health areas, prepare you for the workforce; they're not intended to transfer to a four-year college or university. For some AAS degrees in healthcare, you have to complete a separate application and meet the established requirements for admission.
Computer support associate
You can take the following courses through the GAVC program towards your computer support certificate.
- ICT 120 Computer Information Systems
- ICT 170 Hardware Installation and Maintenance
- ICT 181 Windows Networking & Operating Systems
- BOC 107 Technical Skills for Business Environment
You'll need to complete the additional course listed below to earn the certificate at Sandburg.
- ICT 160 Introduction to Internetworking
Computer numeric control (CNC) certificate
You can take the following courses through the GAVC program towards your CNC certificate.
- MFG 130 Industrial Safety
- MTL 130 CNC Machining Technology
- MTL 103 Manufacturing Processes
- MTL 135 Fundamentals of CNC Machine Applications
You'll need to complete the two additional courses listed below to earn the certificate at Sandburg.
- MFG 125 Industrial Blueprints
- MTL 295 Operator Internship 1
American Welding Society — Level 1
You can take the following courses through the GAVC program towards your American Welding Society — Level 1 certificate.
- MFG 100 Introduction to Welding
- WEL 160 Oxyacetylene Welding & Metal Preparation
- WEL 125 Welding Blueprints
- WEL 162 Arc Welding Basics
You'll need to complete the additional courses listed below to earn the certificate at Sandburg.
- MAT 101 Technical Math
- WEL 164 Arc Welding Advanced
- WEL 166 Gas Shielded Arc Tig
- WEL 168 Gas Shielded Arc Mig
- WEL 170 Applications of GMAW & FCAW
- WEL 126 Weld Test Evaluation
- WEL 172 Welding Applications
Automotive technology
You can take the following courses through the GAVC program towards your automotive technology certificate.
- AUT 101 Spark Ignition Engines 1
- AUT 201 Ignition Systems
- AUT 203 Manual Transmission & Drive Trains
- AUT 204 Automatic Transmissions
You'll need to complete the additional courses listed below to earn the certificate at Sandburg.
- AUT 105 Electrical systems
- AUT 107 Shop Practices
- AUT 110 Auto Math
- AUT 103 Braking Systems
- AUT 202 Steering Suspension & Front Wheel Drive
- AUT 206 Heat and Air Conditioning
- AUT 209 Shop Practices 2
Additional courses offered through GAVC
- ALH 110 Introduction to Pharmacology
- ELT 100 Electrical Fundamentals
- MDT 110 Medical Terminology
- NUT 110 Nutrition
Health profession pathways
If you're interested in a career in health, you can accelerate your enrollment into our selective admissions programs by taking some of the prerequisite courses in high school. Meet with your Sandburg academic advisor to discuss admissions requirements and to develop a specific plan to ensure those requirements are met. Learn more.
Sample schedules
View these sample schedules to understand the general plan for admission into Sandburg's limited-enrollment health professions programs. Meet with your Sandburg advisor to discuss these plans and develop an individualized plan to meet admissions requirements.
- Accelerated admission into RN program
- Accelerated admission into RN to BSN program
- Accelerated admission into dental hygiene program
- Dual credit then one year at Sandburg for dental hygiene program
- Accelerated admission into radiologic technology program
How much will it cost?
Dual-credit students receive a tuition discount of 50% for the first four credit hours each semester.
Tuition calculation example (two classes 2021-22 — $175 per credit hour)
ENG.101 (3 credit hours): $525
PSY.101 (3 credit hours): $525
Registration fee: $25
Tuition & fees total:$1,075
Dual Credit tuition discount: ($525)
Total tuition for dual credit: $550
Hamilton High School
If you're interested in career, technical or trades, you can take classes towards an associate in applied sciences (AAS) or certificates while in high school. Depending on the availability of qualified faculty, these career degrees or certificates may be offered at HHS, online or on Sandburg's campus. You can also complete some of the courses at HHS, graduate from HHS, and then finish the AAS degree or certificate at Sandburg.
These degrees, offered in the career, technical, trade and health areas, prepare you for the workforce; they're not intended to transfer to a four-year college or university. For some AAS degrees in healthcare, you'll need to complete a separate application and meet the established requirements for admission.
Contact your dual-credit advisor for more information on career pathways available to you.
How much will it cost?
Dual-credit students receive a tuition discount of 50% for the first four credit hours each semester.
Tuition calculation example (two classes 2021-22 — $175 per credit hour)
ENG.101 (3 credit hours): $525
PSY.101 (3 credit hours): $525
Registration fee: $25
Tuition & fees total:$1,075
Dual Credit tuition discount: ($525)
Total tuition for dual credit: $550
Illini West High School
Associate in arts pathway
This embedded degree allows you to complete an associate in arts degree while in high school. You'll complete 61 credit hours with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and focus on completing general education courses necessary for bachelor’s degrees.
Associate in arts (AA) degree includes (credit hours designated in parentheses):
- English 101 and 102 (6)
- Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
- Fine Arts/Humanities (9)
- Social Sciences (9)
- Sciences (7)
- Math (3)
- Human Relations (3)
- Electives (21)
If you're taking dual-credit courses, you must meet Sandburg admissions standards and complete the steps to enroll.
Pathway to an AA degree
This is a tentative plan for IWHS students to complete an associate of arts degree in high school. Courses may vary based on instructor availability. This plan is adjusted for those beginning dual-credit courses during your sophomore year.
This is a plan for the AA degree only. If you want an associate of science degree must meet with a Sandburg academic advisor to develop an individual plan. There's no guarantee you can complete an AS degree in high school due to specifically required classes.
You can take these courses online, at Sandburg’s campus or at IWHS. If you take dual-credit courses, you must meet Sandburg admissions standards and complete the steps to enroll.
1+1 pathway
The 1 + 1 program allows you to enroll in college courses at a little slower pace to accommodate your high school commitments. You'll take the first year of classes toward your associate in arts (AA) degree. After graduation from high school, you'll enroll at Sandburg to complete the rest of your degree requirements. This option still enables you to save money because you could complete a bachelor’s degree in three years instead of four.
Information & communication technology
You can take online courses in information & communication technology to get the certificates listed below (must be taken in sequence).
How much will it cost?
Dual-credit students receive a tuition discount of 50% for the first four credit hours each semester.
Tuition calculation example (two classes 2021-22 — $175 per credit hour)
ENG.101 (3 credit hours): $525
PSY.101 (3 credit hours): $525
Registration fee: $25
Tuition & fees total:$1,075
Dual Credit tuition discount: ($525)
Total tuition for dual credit: $550
Knoxville High School
Associate in arts pathway
This embedded degree allows you to complete an associate in arts degree while in high school. You'll complete 61 credit hours with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and focus on completing general education courses necessary for bachelor’s degrees.
Associate in arts (AA) degree includes (credit hours designated in parentheses):
- English 101 and 102 (6)
- Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
- Fine Arts/Humanities (9)
- Social Sciences (9)
- Sciences (7)
- Math (3)
- Human Relations (3)
- Electives (21)
You'll take these courses online or at KHS depending on instructor availability. Currently, the following courses are offered at the high school as dual credit:
- ENG 101 — Freshman Composition I
- ENG 102 — Freshman Composition II
Talk to your high school counselor regarding all dual-credit opportunities, meet with a Sandburg admissions standards and complete the steps to enroll.
Sample Course Schedule
Information & communication technology
You can take online courses in information & communication technology to get the certificates listed below (must be taken in sequence).
Health profession pathways
If you're interested in a career in health, you can accelerate your enrollment into our selective admissions programs by taking some of the prerequisite courses in high school. Meet with your Sandburg academic advisor to discuss admissions requirements and to develop a specific plan to ensure those requirements are met. Learn more.
Sample schedules
View these sample schedules to understand the general plan for admission into Sandburg's limited-enrollment health professions programs. Meet with your Sandburg advisor to discuss these plans and develop an individualized plan to meet admissions requirements.
- Accelerated admission into RN program
- Accelerated admission into RN to BSN program
- Accelerated admission into dental hygiene program
- Dual credit then one year at Sandburg for dental hygiene program
- Accelerated admission into radiologic technology program
How much will it cost?
Dual-credit students receive a tuition discount of 50% for the first four credit hours each semester.
Tuition calculation example (two classes 2021-22 — $175 per credit hour)
ENG.101 (3 credit hours): $525
PSY.101 (3 credit hours): $525
Registration fee: $25
Tuition & fees total:$1,075
Dual Credit tuition discount: ($525)
Total tuition for dual credit: $550
Monmouth-Roseville High School
Associate in arts pathway
This embedded degree allows you to complete an associate in arts degree while in high school. You'll complete 61 credit hours with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and focus on completing general education courses necessary for bachelor’s degrees.
Associate in arts (AA) degree includes (credit hours designated in parentheses):
- English 101 and 102 (6)
- Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
- Fine Arts/Humanities (9)
- Social Sciences (9)
- Sciences (7)
- Math (3)
- Human Relations (3)
- Electives (21)
If you're taking dual-credit courses, you must meet Sandburg admissions standards and complete the steps to enroll.
Pathway to an AA degree
This is a tentative plan for IWHS students to complete an associate of arts degree in high school. Courses may vary based on instructor availability. This plan is adjusted for those beginning dual-credit courses during your sophomore year.
This is a plan for the AA degree only. If you want an associate of science degree must meet with a Sandburg academic advisor to develop an individual plan. There's no guarantee you can complete an AS degree in high school due to specifically required classes.
You can take these courses online, at Sandburg’s campus or at IWHS. If you take dual-credit courses, you must meet Sandburg admissions standards and complete the steps to enroll.
1+1 pathway
The 1 + 1 program allows you to enroll in college courses at a little slower pace to accommodate your high school commitments. You'll take the first year of classes toward your associate in arts (AA) degree. After graduation from high school, you'll enroll at Sandburg to complete the rest of your degree requirements. This option still enables you to save money because you could complete a bachelor’s degree in three years instead of four.
Information & communication technology
You can take online courses in information & communication technology to get the certificates listed below (must be taken in sequence).
Health profession pathways
If you're interested in a career in health, you can accelerate your enrollment into our selective admissions programs by taking some of the prerequisite courses in high school. Meet with your Sandburg academic advisor to discuss admissions requirements and to develop a specific plan to ensure those requirements are met. Learn more.
Sample schedules
View these sample schedules to understand the general plan for admission into Sandburg's limited-enrollment health professions programs. Meet with your Sandburg advisor to discuss these plans and develop an individualized plan to meet admissions requirements.
- Accelerated admission into RN program
- Accelerated admission into RN to BSN program
- Accelerated admission into dental hygiene program
- Dual credit then one year at Sandburg for dental hygiene program
- Accelerated admission into radiologic technology program
Sandburg to Monmouth College pathway
Sandburg and Monmouth College have established a pathway program for MRHS students to complete an associate in arts degree at Sandburg and then transfer to complete a bachelors of arts or sciences degree at Monmouth College.
You can begin this pathway while at MRHS by taking dual-credit courses towards your associate in arts degree. Once you graduate from MRHS, you'll enroll at Sandburg to complete your degree requirements as listed in the pathway plan.
You can meet with Sandburg and Monmouth College academic advisors to develop a specific plans for completion of your associate in arts degree and meet degree requirements for your bachelor's degree. Visit Monmouth College's Sandburg transfer page for more information.
You can also take advantage of the Sampson Promise program in addition to other sources of federal and state financial aid to reduce or eliminate the cost of attendance at Sandburg. Then, you'll enter Monmouth College nearly or completely debt free allowing allowing you to complete your bachelor's degree with reduced student loan debt.
View a sample schedule for Sandburg to Monmouth College AA degree completion.
After completing your degree at Sandburg after high school graduation, you'll apply as a transfer student at Monmouth College. A maximum of 64 credit hours may be transferred to Monmouth College.
How much will it cost?
Dual-credit students receive a tuition discount of 50% for the first four credit hours each semester.
Tuition calculation example (two classes 2021-22 — $175 per credit hour)
ENG.101 (3 credit hours): $525
PSY.101 (3 credit hours): $525
Registration fee: $25
Tuition & fees total:$1,075
Dual Credit tuition discount: ($525)
Total tuition for dual credit: $550
Warsaw High School
Associate in arts pathway
This embedded degree allows you to complete an associate in arts degree while in high school. You'll complete 61 credit hours with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and focus on completing general education courses necessary for bachelor’s degrees.
Associate in arts (AA) degree includes (credit hours designated in parentheses):
- English 101 and 102 (6)
- Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
- Fine Arts/Humanities (9)
- Social Sciences (9)
- Sciences (7)
- Math (3)
- Human Relations (3)
- Electives (21)
If you're taking dual-credit courses, you must meet Sandburg admissions standards and complete the steps to enroll.
Pathway to an AA degree
This is a tentative plan for IWHS students to complete an associate of arts degree in high school. Courses may vary based on instructor availability. This plan is adjusted for those beginning dual-credit courses during your sophomore year.
This is a plan for the AA degree only. If you want an associate of science degree must meet with a Sandburg academic advisor to develop an individual plan. There's no guarantee you can complete an AS degree in high school due to specifically required classes.
You can take these courses online, at Sandburg’s campus or at IWHS. If you take dual-credit courses, you must meet Sandburg admissions standards and complete the steps to enroll.
1+1 pathway
The 1 + 1 program allows you to enroll in college courses at a little slower pace to accommodate your high school commitments. You'll take the first year of classes toward your associate in arts (AA) degree. After graduation from high school, you'll enroll at Sandburg to complete the rest of your degree requirements. This option still enables you to save money because you could complete a bachelor’s degree in three years instead of four.
Information & communication technology
You can take online courses in information & communication technology to get the certificates listed below (must be taken in sequence).
How much will it cost?
Dual-credit students receive a tuition discount of 50% for the first four credit hours each semester.
Tuition calculation example (two classes 2021-22 — $175 per credit hour)
ENG.101 (3 credit hours): $525
PSY.101 (3 credit hours): $525
Registration fee: $25
Tuition & fees total:$1,075
Dual Credit tuition discount: ($525)
Total tuition for dual credit: $550
ROWVA High School
Associate in arts pathway
This embedded degree allows you to complete an associate in arts degree while in high school. You'll complete 61 credit hours with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and focus on completing general education courses necessary for bachelor’s degrees.
Associate in arts (AA) degree includes (credit hours designated in parentheses):
- English 101 and 102 (6)
- Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
- Fine Arts/Humanities (9)
- Social Sciences (9)
- Sciences (7)
- Math (3)
- Human Relations (3)
- Electives (21)
If you're taking dual-credit courses, you must meet Sandburg admissions standards and complete the steps to enroll.
Pathway to an AA degree
This is a tentative plan for you to complete an associate of arts degree in high school. Courses may vary based on instructor availability. This plan is adjusted for those beginning dual-credit courses during your sophomore year.
This is a plan for the AA degree only. If you want an associate of science degree must meet with a Sandburg academic advisor to develop an individual plan. There's no guarantee you can complete an AS degree in high school due to specifically required classes.
You can take these courses online or at the high school depending on instructor availability. If you take dual-credit courses, you must meet Sandburg admissions standards and complete the steps to enroll.
Currently, the following courses offered at the high school as dual credit include:
- ENG 101 — Freshman Composition I
- ENG 102 — Freshman Composition II
- SPE 120 — Introduction to Public Speaking
- SOC 101 — Introduction to Sociology
Talk to your high school counselor regarding all dual-credit opportunities. View Sample Schedule
Information & communication technology
You can take online courses in information & communication technology to get the certificates listed below (must be taken in sequence).
Health profession pathways
If you're interested in a career in health, you can accelerate your enrollment into our selective admissions programs by taking some of the prerequisite courses in high school. Meet with your Sandburg academic advisor to discuss admissions requirements and to develop a specific plan to ensure those requirements are met. Learn more.
Sample schedules
View these sample schedules to understand the general plan for admission into Sandburg's limited-enrollment health professions programs. Meet with your Sandburg advisor to discuss these plans and develop an individualized plan to meet admissions requirements.
- Accelerated admission into RN program
- Accelerated admission into RN to BSN program
- Accelerated admission into dental hygiene program
- Dual credit then one year at Sandburg for dental hygiene program
- Accelerated admission into radiologic technology program
How much will it cost?
Dual-credit students receive a tuition discount of 50% for the first four credit hours each semester.
Tuition calculation example (two classes 2021-22 — $175 per credit hour)
ENG.101 (3 credit hours): $525
PSY.101 (3 credit hours): $525
Registration fee: $25
Tuition & fees total:$1,075
Dual Credit tuition discount: ($525)
Total tuition for dual credit: $550
United High School
Associate in arts pathway
This embedded degree allows you to complete an associate in arts degree while in high school. You'll complete 61 credit hours with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and focus on completing general education courses necessary for bachelor’s degrees.
Associate in arts (AA) degree includes (credit hours designated in parentheses):
- English 101 and 102 (6)
- Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
- Fine Arts/Humanities (9)
- Social Sciences (9)
- Sciences (7)
- Math (3)
- Human Relations (3)
- Electives (21)
If you're taking dual-credit courses, you must meet Sandburg admissions standards and complete the steps to enroll.
Pathway to an AA degree
This is a tentative plan for you to complete an associate of arts degree in high school. Courses may vary based on instructor availability. This plan is adjusted for those beginning dual-credit courses during your sophomore year.
This is a plan for the AA degree only. If you want an associate of science degree must meet with a Sandburg academic advisor to develop an individual plan. There's no guarantee you can complete an AS degree in high school due to specifically required classes.
You can take these courses online or at the high school depending on instructor availability. If you take dual-credit courses, you must meet Sandburg admissions standards and complete the steps to enroll.
Currently, the following course is offered at the high school as dual credit:
- PSY 101 — Introduction to Psychology
Information & communication technology
You can take online courses in information & communication technology to get the certificates listed below (must be taken in sequence).
Health profession pathways
If you're interested in a career in health, you can accelerate your enrollment into our selective admissions programs by taking some of the prerequisite courses in high school. Meet with your Sandburg academic advisor to discuss admissions requirements and to develop a specific plan to ensure those requirements are met. Learn more.
Sample schedules
View these sample schedules to understand the general plan for admission into Sandburg's limited-enrollment health professions programs. Meet with your Sandburg advisor to discuss these plans and develop an individualized plan to meet admissions requirements.
- Accelerated admission into RN program
- Accelerated admission into RN to BSN program
- Accelerated admission into dental hygiene program
- Dual credit then one year at Sandburg for dental hygiene program
- Accelerated admission into radiologic technology program
Sandburg to Monmouth College pathway
Sandburg and Monmouth College have established a pathway program for MRHS students to complete an associate in arts degree at Sandburg and then transfer to complete a bachelors of arts or sciences degree at Monmouth College.
You can begin this pathway while at MRHS by taking dual-credit courses towards your associate in arts degree. Once you graduate from MRHS, you'll enroll at Sandburg to complete your degree requirements as listed in the pathway plan.
You can meet with Sandburg and Monmouth College academic advisors to develop a specific plans for completion of your associate in arts degree and meet degree requirements for your bachelor's degree. Visit Monmouth College's Sandburg transfer page for more information.
You can also take advantage of the Sampson Promise program in addition to other sources of federal and state financial aid to reduce or eliminate the cost of attendance at Sandburg. Then, you'll enter Monmouth College nearly or completely debt free allowing allowing you to complete your bachelor's degree with reduced student loan debt.
View a sample schedule for Sandburg to Monmouth College AA degree completion.
After completing your degree at Sandburg after high school graduation, you'll apply as a transfer student at Monmouth College. A maximum of 64 credit hours may be transferred to Monmouth College.
How much will it cost?
Dual-credit students receive a tuition discount of 50% for the first four credit hours each semester.
Tuition calculation example (two classes 2021-22 — $175 per credit hour)
ENG.101 (3 credit hours): $525
PSY.101 (3 credit hours): $525
Registration fee: $25
Tuition & fees total:$1,075
Dual Credit tuition discount: ($525)
Total tuition for dual credit: $550
West Prairie High School
1 + 1 pathway
The 1 + 1 program allows you to enroll in college courses at a little slower pace to accommodate your high school commitments. You'll take the first year of classes toward your associate in arts (AA) degree. After graduation from high school, you'll enroll at Sandburg to complete the rest of your degree requirements. This option still enables you to save money because you could complete a bachelor’s degree in three years instead of four.
You'll complete 61 credit hours with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and focus on completing general education courses necessary for bachelor’s degrees.
Associate in arts (AA) degree includes (credit hours designated in parentheses):
- English 101 and 102 (6)
- Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
- Fine Arts/Humanities (9)
- Social Sciences (9)
- Sciences (7)
- Math (3)
- Human Relations (3)
- Electives (21)
If you're taking dual-credit courses, you must meet Sandburg admissions standards and complete the steps to enroll.
Information & communication technology
You can take online courses in information & communication technology to get the certificates listed below (must be taken in sequence).
How much will it cost?
Dual-credit students receive a tuition discount of 50% for the first four credit hours each semester.
Tuition calculation example (two classes 2021-22 — $175 per credit hour)
ENG.101 (3 credit hours): $525
PSY.101 (3 credit hours): $525
Registration fee: $25
Tuition & fees total:$1,075
Dual Credit tuition discount: ($525)
Total tuition for dual credit: $550
Williamsfield High School
Associate in arts pathway
This embedded degree allows you to complete an associate in arts degree while in high school. You'll complete 61 credit hours with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and focus on completing general education courses necessary for bachelor’s degrees.
Associate in arts (AA) degree includes (credit hours designated in parentheses):
- English 101 and 102 (6)
- Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
- Fine Arts/Humanities (9)
- Social Sciences (9)
- Sciences (7)
- Math (3)
- Human Relations (3)
- Electives (21)
If you're taking dual-credit courses, you must meet Sandburg admissions standards and complete the steps to enroll.
Pathway to an AA degree
This is a tentative plan for IWHS students to complete an associate of arts degree in high school. Courses may vary based on instructor availability. This plan is adjusted for those beginning dual-credit courses during your sophomore year.
This is a plan for the AA degree only. If you want an associate of science degree must meet with a Sandburg academic advisor to develop an individual plan. There's no guarantee you can complete an AS degree in high school due to specifically required classes.
You can take these courses online, at Sandburg’s campus or at the school. If you take dual-credit courses, you must meet Sandburg admissions standards and complete the steps to enroll.
1+1 pathway
The 1 + 1 program allows you to enroll in college courses at a little slower pace to accommodate your high school commitments. You'll take the first year of classes toward your associate in arts (AA) degree. After graduation from high school, you'll enroll at Sandburg to complete the rest of your degree requirements. This option still enables you to save money because you could complete a bachelor’s degree in three years instead of four.
Information & communication technology
You can take online courses in information & communication technology to get the certificates listed below (must be taken in sequence).
Health profession pathways
If you're interested in a career in health, you can accelerate your enrollment into our selective admissions programs by taking some of the prerequisite courses in high school. Meet with your Sandburg academic advisor to discuss admissions requirements and to develop a specific plan to ensure those requirements are met. Learn more.
Sample schedules
View these sample schedules to understand the general plan for admission into Sandburg's limited-enrollment health professions programs. Meet with your Sandburg advisor to discuss these plans and develop an individualized plan to meet admissions requirements.
- Accelerated admission into RN program
- Accelerated admission into RN to BSN program
- Accelerated admission into dental hygiene program
- Dual credit then one year at Sandburg for dental hygiene program
- Accelerated admission into radiologic technology program
How much will it cost?
Dual-credit students receive a tuition discount of 50% for the first four credit hours each semester.
Tuition calculation example (two classes 2021-22 — $175 per credit hour)
ENG.101 (3 credit hours): $525
PSY.101 (3 credit hours): $525
Registration fee: $25
Tuition & fees total:$1,075
Dual Credit tuition discount: ($525)
Total tuition for dual credit: $550
West Central High School
Associate in arts pathway
This embedded degree allows you to complete an associate in arts degree while in high school. You'll complete 61 credit hours with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and focus on completing general education courses necessary for bachelor’s degrees.
Associate in arts (AA) degree includes (credit hours designated in parentheses):
- English 101 and 102 (6)
- Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
- Fine Arts/Humanities (9)
- Social Sciences (9)
- Sciences (7)
- Math (3)
- Human Relations (3)
- Electives (21)
If you're taking dual-credit courses, you must meet Sandburg admissions standards and complete the steps to enroll.
Pathway to an AA degree
This is a tentative plan for IWHS students to complete an associate of arts degree in high school. Courses may vary based on instructor availability. This plan is adjusted for those beginning dual-credit courses during your sophomore year.
This is a plan for the AA degree only. If you want an associate of science degree must meet with a Sandburg academic advisor to develop an individual plan. There's no guarantee you can complete an AS degree in high school due to specifically required classes.
You can take these courses online, at Sandburg’s campus or at the school. If you take dual-credit courses, you must meet Sandburg admissions standards and complete the steps to enroll.
1+1 pathway
The 1 + 1 program allows you to enroll in college courses at a little slower pace to accommodate your high school commitments. You'll take the first year of classes toward your associate in arts (AA) degree. After graduation from high school, you'll enroll at Sandburg to complete the rest of your degree requirements. This option still enables you to save money because you could complete a bachelor’s degree in three years instead of four.
Information & communication technology
You can take online courses in information & communication technology to get the certificates listed below (must be taken in sequence).
How much will it cost?
Dual-credit students receive a tuition discount of 50% for the first four credit hours each semester.
Tuition calculation example (two classes 2021-22 — $175 per credit hour)
ENG.101 (3 credit hours): $525
PSY.101 (3 credit hours): $525
Registration fee: $25
Tuition & fees total:$1,075
Dual Credit tuition discount: ($525)
Total tuition for dual credit: $550
College expectations
Environment
The college learning environment encourages critical thinking and promotes the examination of contrasting perspectives of the world. This is an environment of adult interaction where you'll be exposed to concepts, lectures and materials for adults and adult audiences.
Internet usage
At the college, some internet access is restricted; however, internet usage isn't monitored.
College environment
Sandburg is a community of lifelong learners that welcomes, values and respects diversity. The college fosters a climate of mutual respect that celebrates diversity and inclusion by embracing our similarities as well as our differences.
Expected conduct
View the Student Code of Conduct, which all students are expected to follow.
Course descriptions
Course descriptions for all courses are available through the online catalog. At times, college courses may expose students to graphic depictions or discussions of mature themes.
College classroom activities
Classroom activities may include fieldwork, lab experiments with chemicals, career, technical and trade education courses may include the use of machinery/complex equipment and group work with other students of all ages and backgrounds.
Course expectations
Enrolled students establish a permanent college academic record and transcript that may be required by future colleges or universities. This permanent academic record may affect eligibility for future financial aid. Students receive college credit for successfully completed course work.
- You can view your college grades online; they're not mailed to your home.
- You're expected to comply with all current published college policies, rules and regulations. You're also subject to the same course requirements, grading standards and attendance requirements established by the course instructor in the course syllabus.
- You'll be treated like everyone else in the class.
- You'll be held to the same expectations as any other student in the classroom and will be expected to follow the course syllabus.
- The course content, delivery and assessments won't be altered due to underage students enrolled in the course. You may be exposed to adult language, discussion and/or themes in the classroom,and on campus.
- You're expected to communicate with your instructor if you have any questions or concerns.
- You're expected to ask for help with any special needs you have, such as disability services or tutoring.
- The faculty bear no responsibility for underage students outside the classroom. Parents/legal guardians are responsible for students before and after class.
- Parents/legal guardians assume responsibility and liability for students and will be expected to attend any disciplinary sessions.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
If a student is attending a postsecondary institution — at any age — the rights under FERPA have transferred to the student. However, in a situation where a student is enrolled in both a high school and a postsecondary institution, the two schools may exchange information on that student. If the student is under 18, the parents still retain the rights under FERPA at the high school and may inspect and review any records sent by the postsecondary institution to the high school.