DUAL CREDIT...AP...IB...
Aren't they really all the same program? No, not really...for instance...
| AP | IB | HSCP | |
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Advanced Placement |
International Baccalaureate |
Dual Credit |
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Is a university letter grade awarded and recorded for credit at the university |
NO | NO | YES |
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Is the instructor required to have at least a master’s degree? |
NO | NO | YES |
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Do classes provide a broad, subject-based curriculum? |
NO | NO | YES |
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Is "credit" awarded based on a single test score? |
YES | YES | NO |
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Is there direct accountability to national, state and local educational authorities? |
NO | NO | YES |
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Is the program managed by an educational institution with national academic accreditation? |
NO | NO | YES |
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Is the program managed by corporate entities with no academic accreditation? |
YES | YES | NO |
For further explanation, click on the links below
IB (International Baccalaureate)
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