Accelerate your education and save tuition dollars—it’s a two-for-one benefit that makes a big difference.
Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE™ offers you the opportunity to accelerate your studies while you earn multiple academic credentials, and it’s only available at Wilmington University. In short, you can apply credits you’ve earned in selected WilmU courses to more than one academic program, such as a certificate program AND a bachelor’s degree or a bachelor’s degree AND a master’s degree. More than 130 WilmU programs offer this advantage.
Here are some examples of how to make DCA work for you:
Build on a bachelor’s.
Some of the courses you complete to fulfill your bachelor’s degree requirements may also count toward a certificate in a related field. Thanks to Dual-Credits, you’ll earn two credentials at one time, at no additional tuition cost, while setting yourself apart in the job market with a degree and a specialized certificate. “The idea is like the whole two birds with one stone thing,” said a WilmU student in a recent survey. “I like dual-purpose.”
Accelerate an advanced degree.
Why wait until you’ve finished your bachelor’s degree to begin your master’s degree? Dual-Credits can give you a head start on your graduate degree when you replace elective courses in your bachelor’s program with master’s-level courses – at the lower, undergraduate-level tuition rate. “I intend to pursue a master’s degree after graduation, so the ability to earn credits toward it now makes this program very interesting,” said a surveyed student. Another noted, “DCA would help me to get out [of school] and into the job I’m working so hard to get, sooner.”
Get a foundation toward a degree.
Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE™ can even provide an entry point to a degree. Credits earned through the completion of one of WilmU’s many undergraduate and graduate certificate programs can be used as the foundation of a degree, and high school students attending WilmU classes through pre-college dual-enrollment programs have already started their bachelor’s degrees.
Enjoy savings.
In addition to accelerating your education by letting you earn more academic credentials in less time, Dual-Credits also offer significant tuition savings. Depending on your program of study and your personal academic path, it’s possible to save up to $7,500 and one whole semester through these double-duty courses.
“I think this concept is great for people struggling to balance work, school, and family, and is convenient for people who may be hoping to complete their degrees faster.” — WilmU Student surveyed about DCA
Go further, faster
Let Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE help you make the most of the time and money you spend on your education. Learn more about DCA and next steps today!