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Course Catalog • Dual-Credit Courses/KU for high school students


KU Independent Study offers academically qualified high school students an opportunity to earn dual credit. Students may take KU freshman and sophomore level courses (100 and 200 level) from the departments listed below. KU awards the college credit. The high school awards high school credit.* Students can fit learning into their busy schedules and earn college credits without sacrificing other high school or personal commitments.

Advantages

High school students who complete Independent Study courses:

  • Earn credits to get a head start on a college degree.
  • Save money by completing a college degree in less than four years.
  • Receive dual credit (college and high school).*
  • Transfer credits earned to another college.**
  • Receive University of Kansas credit.

*The local school determines whether high school credit is allowed.

**Students will need to check with the college in which they intend to enroll.