Top five reasons for taking Dual Credit courses
- Your school district covers your tuition
- Credits earned go directly toward your high school and post-secondary transcripts
- Most courses are transferable to other colleges and universities
- Avoids the five-course crunch in your first year. Five can be a lot!
- Build your confidence going into future education and training opportunities
Dual Credit Classes @ Vic High
Criminology 12/Criminology 166
An examination of Criminology as a social science; analysis of its theories, categories, and relevant research and its necessity and relation to other social science disciplines. This includes the study of crime, criminal behaviour and its causation, crime victims and consequences.
Political Studies 12/Political Science 104
This introductory course examines politics, political science, Canada’s political roots, the economic and social setting, the constitution, and federalism.
English 12/English 151
This course provides core critical thinking, reading, research and writing skills transferable to academic disciplines. Students practice various forms of academic writing, including summary, critical analysis, and written research. Analysis of textual rhetoric, discourse, and style, along with academic essay-writing, develops self-awareness of methods of inquiry, critique, and reflection.
Dual Credit Classes at Camosun
Dual credit courses and pathway programs let high school students explore new subjects and receive credit for post-secondary courses, while simultaneously receiving high school credit toward their graduation.
Dual Credit Classes at UVic
The uStart Program provides high-achieving Vic High students the opportunity to enroll in selected courses at the University of Victoria for dual credit during their Grade 12 year. Four high school credits will be earned, as well as post-secondary credits. Grade 11 applicants can now apply.
Trades-SD 61-1 Semester Exploration at another school
Auto Tech
- 13 weeks of instruction at Esquimalt High School
- 7 weeks at Camosun College for the Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Program
- 100 hours of Work Experience to be completed before the Camosun portion
- Graduate with a Dogwood, your Level 1 AST, and 28 extra high school credits
TASK
- 1 Semester at Lambrick Park School
- In the TASK program, students will have the opportunity to explore five different trades
- They will also earn three different certifications
Trades Foundation at Camosun Level 1 Apprenticeship
After completing one of these programs in their grade 12 year, students will have logged hours toward their Level 1 Apprenticeship in their chosen trade.
Dual Credit Programs at Camosun -Non Trades
Business Pathways
Programs at Camosun College for students in grade 12.
| Business Administration | Medical Office Assistant |
| Legal Office Assistant | Office Administration |
Health and Human Service Pathway
| Education Assistant and Community Support | Indigenous Family Support |
| Health Care Assistant |
Technology Pathway
| Computer Network Electronics Technician | Interactive Media Developer |
| Information & Computer Systems Technician/Technology |