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High School Dual Enrollment

We have several options for high school students to further their education and explore a career in the health sciences.

Experience college in a state-of-the-art learning environment while getting an early start on your future degree. Dual enrollment allows eligible high school juniors and seniors to enroll in general education courses while also completing high school requirements. To be successful, PA College expects selected high school students to be in good academic standing, self-motivated, and ready for an independent college experience.

Requirements

Students who have completed the following requirements can apply for dual enrollment:

Earned cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater
Algebra I and II
Biology with lab
An advanced science with lab such as chemistry, physics or advanced biology is required when applying for College courses in these disciplines.

Dual Enrollment Application Checklist

Course Offerings

BIO 105/105L: Human Biology/Lab (Fall only)
BIO 175/L: Anatomy & Physiology 1/Lab
BIO 176/L: Anatomy & Physiology 2/Lab
BIO 185/L: Microbiology/Lab
BIO 230: Immunology*
BIO 250: Nutrition for Life
CHE 100: Chemistry/Lab* (Spring only)
ECO 150: Survey of Economics
ENG 100: English Composition
ENG 202: Advanced Communication
HCA 200: Principles of Health Care Administration
HLT 150: Wellness for Life
HSC 100: Medical Terminology
HUM 210 World Religions
MAT 100 Quantitative Reasoning and Skills * (Spring Only)
MAT 150 Clinical Mathematics for the Health Sciences *
MAT 160 College Algebra (Fall Only)
MAT 260 Statistics *
PHS 220 Introduction to Public Health * (Fall Only)
PHY 150/L Physics/Laboratory (Spring Only)
PSY 100 General Psychology *
SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology *
SOC 200 Cultural Diversity *
SPA 150 Introduction to Medical Spanish *

*Prerequisites may apply for these courses
Bold courses are available online.

Download a copy of our dual enrollment flyer, & course descriptions below.

Dual Enrollment Flyer
Dual Enrollment Course Descriptions
Dual Enrollment by Degree

Summer 2023 Medical Terminology Course

Now enrolling!

Recommended Deadline to Apply: May 15, 2023

This Summer 2023, PA College is offering a Medical Terminology course specifically for high school students. This course is unique from our traditional Medical Terminology course because it is ONLY available to high school dual enrollment students and will include weekly sessions with our Learner Support team to help set students up for success in college. This will be a great introductory course for any students considering a career in healthcare. Once completed, the student will earn one college credit to be carried into a program with PA College or transferred elsewhere. Students are expected to attend all in-person sessions and have access to a computer to complete all online coursework.

June 19 to August 11
Wednesday evening classes on-campus at PA College from 5:30 to 7pm (includes Learner Support session)
Weekly Online Work

Cost: $322.50 (50% reduction of normal per credit tuition rate) + $95 for book

Click on the flyer below for detailed information about admission requirements and directions to apply.

Download Flyer

Affiliated High Schools

Anchor Christian Academy
Bridgeway Academy
Camp Hill School District
Central York School District
Chambersburg School District
Cocalico School District
Columbia Borough School District
Conestoga Valley School District
Conewago Valley School District (New Oxford)
Cornwall-Lebanon School District (Cedar Crest)
Dallastown Area School District
Dayspring Christian Academy
Donegal School District
Dover Area School District
Eastern Lebanon County School District (ELCO)
Eastern York School District
Elizabethtown Area School District
ELANCO School District (Garden Spot)
Ephrata Area School District
Ephrata Mennonite School
Faith Mennonite School
Hempfield School District
Hinkletown Mennonite School
Insight PA Cyber Charter School
La Academia Partnership Charter School
Lampeter-Strasburg School District
Lancaster Catholic High School
Littlestown Area School District
Manheim Central School District
Manheim Township School District
Milton Hershey School
Montgomery Area School District
Mt. Calvary Christian School
Northeastern School District
Northern Lebanon School District
Octorara Area School District
Oley Valley School District
Oxford Area School District
Penn Manor School District
Pequea Valley School District
Red Lion Area School District
School District of Lancaster (McCaskey)
Shippensburg Area School District
Solanco School District
South Eastern School District (Kennard-Dale)
Spring Grove Area School District
Stone Independent School
Terre Hill Mennonite High School
Warwick School District
Way of Jesus Academy
West Chester Area School District (East, B. Reed Henderson, Bayard Rustin)
West Perry School District
West Shore School District (Cedar Cliff; Red Land)
York County School of Technology

Tuition

Dual enrollment tuition is 50% of the normal tuition rate for up to 7 credits for Fall and/or Spring semester. Students taking more than 7 credits per semester will be responsible for 100% of the tuition. Payment plans are available.

View a full breakdown of tuition and fees.

Apply

To submit an application for high school dual enrollment, click the orange APPLY tab in the top right corner of this website. Since this is a free application, please email us at dualenrollment@pacollege.edu if you do not have an application fee waiver code to waive the $35 application fee.

Then, have your high school counselor send your official high school transcript to admissions@pacollege.edu to complete your application.

Current Dual Enrollment Students

If you are a current student or recently accepted into high school dual enrollment, check out our High School Dual Enrollment Guide to find general information about next steps and frequently asked questions.