Dual Credit School Participation

Schools interested in joining Wayne State College's dual credit program using their own teachers as instructors should begin by submitting the following:

• Teacher resumes: include a detailed academic history, teaching experience, recognitions, and professional development (seminars, conferences, institutes).
• Transcripts: unofficial transcripts should accompany resumes; official transcripts will be required after preliminary approval.
• Course Approval Form: Submit a course syllabus form along with the above. Contact the Dual Credit Coordinator at [email protected] or 402-375-7243 to obtain the form. 

Teacher qualifications

• High school teachers who want to serve as dual credit instructors must hold a master’s degree, plus at least 18 semester hours of graduate-level coursework in the discipline they will teach.
• These requirements are aligned with NSCS Board Policy 4600 – Faculty/Instructor Qualifications, which establishes the system-wide criteria for determining instructor eligibility.
• Under Policy 4600, qualified instructors may also demonstrate equivalent experience (such as recognized achievement, scholarship, or other discipline-specific factors), but years of classroom teaching alone do not satisfy the policy’s minimum threshold. 
• Documentation (including official transcripts) must be evaluated before the instructor is assigned to teach dual credit. Each college must maintain records of qualifications in a central location, per the policy. 

If a teacher does not yet meet these qualifications, Wayne State College strongly encourages exploring one of its graduate programs.

Note: Schools wishing to participate who do not have qualified faculty should contact the dual credit coordinator to discuss optional ways to participate.

Need a master's degree?

Popular program options include:

Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Program (M.A. or M.S.)
A flexible and affordable option that allows teachers to design graduate coursework tailored to their teaching disciplines. The IDS program enables educators to combine graduate-level courses across multiple fields, making it easy to earn the 18+ graduate credit hours required for dual credit instruction. Courses are offered online or on campus, with formats that fit the schedule of practicing teachers.

Master of Science in Education - Curriculum and Instruction (MSE)
Designed for practicing teachers who want to deepen content knowledge and strengthen instructional expertise. This program offers coursework across various subject areas, allowing educators to build the graduate-level credits they need in their specific discipline to meet dual credit qualifications. Courses are offered fully online for maximum flexibility.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
A widely chosen option for business educators seeking advanced graduate coursework in management, finance, marketing, and related business fields. The 30-hour MBA program offers more than enough graduate credit hours required to teach dual credit business courses. Wayne State College also offers 12-credit graduate certificates in areas such as leadership, human resources, and supply chain management, which may be applied toward the MBA as teachers continue building the remaining graduate credits needed. Courses are offered fully online, allowing teachers to progress at a pace that fits their professional responsibilities.

Explore all graduate programs at Wayne State

Courses and syllabus approval

Schools must use a course syllabus that is approved by Wayne State College, which should include:

• Course description
• Learning objectives
• Required textbooks / materials
• Textbook
• Explanation of instruction
• Supporting materials
• Units / course content
• Assessment methods
• Final exam plan
• Grading standards / scale

Class lists and enrollment verification

After student registration is finalized, WSC will send a class list to the high school counselor or instructor for verification. This helps ensure that all enrolled students have been properly approved for college-level work.

Grade reports and scale  

• At semester's end, the dual credit instructor (high school teacher) will complete an official grade sheet and submit to WSC. A copy will be kept at the school, and the official grade sheet should be emailed to [email protected].
• The same letter grade recorded in the high school gradebook should be used for the WSC transcript.
• If there's a mismatch in term end dates, students may receive and "IP" (In Progress) grade on the WSC report. Once the high school semester ends, the final grade replaces the IP.

Grade scale: A = 4.0 · A– = 3.7 · B+ = 3.3 · B = 3.0 · B– = 2.7 · C+ = 2.3 · C = 2.0 · C– = 1.7 · D+ = 1.3 · D = 1.0 · D– = 0.7 · F = 0.0

If a student earns a C- or lower, they may request to have the grade recorded as "NC" (No Credit) by notifying the Registrar in writing (within three weeks of the term end). Important: ACE Scholarship recipients who choose “NC” will be responsible for the tuition cost since ACE does not cover NC grades.

Support for new dual credit instructors

• WSC faculty are committed to mentoring and supporting high school teachers who serve as dual credit instructors.
• For teachers working toward meeting the qualifications, WSC offers guidance on graduate program options.

Next steps and contacts

To begin the dual credit partnership:

1. Contact Jean Granquist, Dual Credit Coordinator at 402-375-7243 or [email protected].
2. Submit teacher resumes, transcripts, and syllabus/course approval form.
3. If you're a teacher exploring how to earn your master's degree, reach out to one of the program contacts listed on the respective graduate program page you're interested in.