Dual Credit and Exam-Based Courses in U.S. Public High Schools: 2002-03

Title:	Dual Credit and Exam-Based Courses in U.S. Public High Schools: 2002-03
Description:	This public school survey is the first national survey to provide baseline data on dual credit and exam-based courses, including Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, for public high school students. The report provides national estimates of the number of public high schools that offered dual credit and/or exam-based courses, as well as the number of enrollments in those courses. In addition, it examines the location and educational focus of these courses, dual credit course characteristics, and school requirements surrounding dual credit courses. Survey findings are presented at the national level and by school characteristics such as enrollment size, school locale, region, and percent minority enrollment.
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Cover Date:	April 2005
Web Release:	April 6, 2005
Print Release:	April 19, 2005
Publication #:	NCES 2005009 Order Your Free Copy Now From Ed Pubs General Ordering Information
Center/Program:	NCES
Authors:	Tiffany Waits, J. Carl Setzer, and Laurie Lewis
Type of Product:	First Look / ED TAB
Survey/Program Areas:	Fast Response Survey System (FRSS)
Keywords:	Advanced Placement Distance Education Dual Credit Dual Enrollment International Baccalaureate Online Learning
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