Did you know that Midlands Tech teaches dual credit courses here at The View. Students taking these dual credit courses earn one high school credit and three hours of college credit. Student must receive a qualifying score on the ASSET (or COMPASS) test prior to registering for these classes. The college credits, issued by Midlands Tech, are transferable to any public four-year college in South Carolina with a grade of C or higher, and to some of the state's private schools.
These courses are free with the exception of purchasing a textbook and are taught by a Midlands Tech professor here at Ridge View during 6th and 7th periods two days per week, either on Monday and Wednesday, or Tuesday and Thursday. Students must be juniors or seniors to take these courses. Courses that are offered include:
- ENG 101 - English Composition
- ENG 102 - English Composition 2
- HIS 201 - American History to 1877
- HIS 202 - Americna History From 1877 to Present
- PSC 201 - American Government
- SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology
- PSY 101 - General Psychology
- CRJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
If interested in taking one of these courses, please see your guidance counselor.
