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The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development requires Dual Credit instructors to have a minimum of a master's degree that includes a substantial study (a minimum of 18 graduate-level semester hours) appropriate to the academic field in which they teach. Approval of specific courses and respective Dual Credit instructors will be based upon credentials and recommendation of the appropriate Department Chair/School Director.
Dual Credit instructors are paid for their participation in Northwest dual credit courses. These payments are based on student enrollment and school size and range from $150 to $300 per course.
Dual Credit Instructors will have:
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Online courses are not taught by someone at your high school. These courses will utilize Northwest Online, and will never meet in person.
2023-2024 Academic Year-Long online Dual Credit classes will run during the University's regular Fall and Spring semester. The following dates correspond directly to courses that begin on August 21, 2023 and end on April 26, 2024.
Enrollment deadline is August 9, 2023. For details on how to enroll, visit our online enrollment page.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours | Addl. Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences | |||
| Biology | |||
| 04-102 & 04-103 | General Biology & Lab |
4 | $95 |
| Chemistry | |||
| 24-114 & 24-115 | General Chemistry I & Lab |
4 | $0 |
Fall online Dual Credit classes will run during the University's regular Fall semester. The following dates correspond directly to courses that begin on August 21, 2023 and end on December 8, 2023.
Enrollment deadline is August 9, 2023. For details on how to enroll, visit our online enrollment page.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours | Addl. Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication | |||
| Oral | |||
| 29-102 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication |
3 | $0 |
| Written | |||
| 10-111 | Composition I |
3 | $0 |
| Mathematical Sciences | |||
| 17-114 | General Statistics |
3 | $0 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | |||
| Civics | |||
| 33-156 | The United States since 1877 |
3 | $0 |
| Psychology | |||
| 08-103 | General Psychology |
3 | $0 |
Spring online Dual Credit classes will run during the University's regular Spring semester. The following dates correspond directly to courses that begin on January 8, 2024 and end on April 26, 2024.
Enrollment deadline is December 12, 2023. For details on how to enroll, visit our online enrollment page.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours | Addl. Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication | |||
| Written | |||
| 10-112 | Composition II |
3 | $0 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | |||
| Civilization | |||
| 26-103 | Western Civilization II |
3 | $0 |
| Literature | |||
| 10-220 | Introduction to Literature |
3 | $0 |
| Fine Art | |||
| 13-102 | Art Appreciation |
3 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics | |||
| 17-118 | Pre-Calculus Algebra |
3 | $0 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | |||
| Civics | |||
| 34-102 | Intro to American Government & Politics |
3 | $0 |
To offer a course in your school, contact dualcr@6717y.com or call 816.272.4621.
Dual Credit program at Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by the National Alliance for Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships
Northwest Dual Credit students are provided with textbooks at no cost. School Counselors or Instructors will make arrangements to pick up textbooks for their school's online and face-to-face students.
Scott Yocom, Manager
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive, Station
Maryville, MO 64468
Phone: 660.562.1150
Email: nwtxbk@6717y.com
Laptops are also provided to Dual Credit students at no cost. If you need a laptop for use during your Dual Credit course, you will need to contact the Jon T. Rickman Electronic Campus Support Center. School Counselors can also make arrangements to pick up laptops for their students. For more information, visit Northwest Laptops.
