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  Placement Testing Information  
       
       
       
   
 
  STUDENTS SEEKING EARLY COLLEGE (DUAL) ENROLLMENT  
       
   

Florida Statute, Section 1007.271 describes the early college (dual) enrollment program as the matriculation of an eligible secondary student or home education student in post secondary courses that can be applied toward a career and technical certificate, or an associate or baccalaureate degree. The credits that students earn must be used toward both high school graduation and be acceptable toward the technical certificate, associate, or baccalaureate degree.

Testing is required for all early college (dual) enrollment students registering in college credit or career certificate programs.

 
       
   
Which tests are required for placement into early college (dual) enrollment college credit courses?
  • Students must pass the English and reading sections of the, CPT, ACT, or SAT prior to registering for courses not related to mathematics, performing arts, and visual arts.
  • Students must pass the reading and college-level mathematics section of the CPT, or meet MDC's required FCAT, ACT, or SAT score prior to registering for MAC 1105 or higher, or any course that requires mathematics as a pre-requisite.
  • Students must pass the reading and elementary algebra section of the CPT, or pass the required reading and mathematics section of the FCAT, ACT or SAT prior to registering for accounting courses.
  • Students must pass all sections of the FCAT, CPT, ACT, or SAT for science (biology, chemistry, physics, earth science) and engineering courses.
 
       
   
Which test is required for placement into early college (dual) enrollment career certificate programs?
  • Students must pass the TABE at the grade level required by the program to which they are applying.
 
       
       
  Last updated: 8/04/2008  
  For more information including exams offered, contact the Campus Testing Office of your choice.  
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