Florence One School District Dual Credit Course Offerings

Getting Started

Review the approved course list below.
Dual Credit courses are available online (synchronous or asynchronous) via our learning management system, Blackboard. Login using your winthrop e-mail account and password.
If you see a class that interests you and you’re ready to earn college credit, talk with your high school counselor for approval & to complete the required Dual Enrollment forms for Florence One.
Florence One students may take up to 10 credit hours per semester upon approval by the district. Florence One School District will be responsible for payment of program and course/lab fees.
- 1-4 credit hours: $495
- 5-8 credit hours: $990
- 9-10 credit hours: $1,495
Students are responsible for textbook/course materials and can rent textbook(s) through the Winthrop University Bookstore.
Once approved by Florence One, Apply to Winthrop University’s Dual Enrollment Program for free
Once accepted, complete the course interest form and register for a mandatory orientation session.

How to Prepare for Online Courses

All dual credit online courses will be taught through Blackboard Learn. Thinking about taking an online course? Please first take the online readiness quiz.

To view tutorials and instructions on how to navigate Blackboard, please visit Online Learning's student resources page.

Florence One Schools Dual Enrollment Guidelines

Guidelines

Florence One Schools Dual Enrollment Program

Florence 1 Schools is committed to provide rigorous opportunities to students in the Dual Enrollment Program that enhances College and Career Readiness and scholarship opportunities.

To Apply for Dual Enrollment with any of our Partner Institutions:

The student must complete the New Dual Enrollment Course Request Form.
The student must meet with their School Counselor and sign the Dual Enrollment Form in PowerSchool. This signifies the student’s intent to take one or more Dual Enrollment courses the next term. Students will not be allowed to enroll in any Dual Enrollment course unless this form is signed. The Parent/Guardian must also sign the Dual Enrollment Form in PowerSchool. Deadline for Spring 2026, November 14, 2025. Deadline for Fall 2026, April 17, 2026.

a. If the forms are not signed at the start of Florence One's Academic Term
i. the student will be removed from Dual Enrollment and placed into a class at the high school in order to maintain full time enrollment status.
ii. tuition and fees associated with the course will be the responsibility of the student/parent;
iii. The course will not be entered on the student transcript for Florence 1 Schools.
The student must then apply to one of the partner colleges for their Dual Enrollment Program.
a. Be a Junior or Senior
b. Have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on the SC Uniform Grading Scale
c. Have completed three high school English courses to take a college level Science.
d. Have completed three high school Lab Science courses to take a college level Science.
e. Have completed United States History at the high school level prior to enrolling in a collegiate level History.
The student must then be accepted into the partner institution for Dual Enrollment and be listed on the roster sent from the college to the high school.
a. If the student is not on the roster, they will be placed into a course at the high school.
Students must maintain a B or Better in Dual Enrollment Courses. If a student makes more than two C’s in any semester they will be dropped from the program.

Dual Enrollment Responsibilities

Students AND parents/guardians must sign a Dual Enrollment Agreement no later than November 14, 2025 for Spring 2026.
Dual enrollment online courses may replace courses taken on the high school campus. Juniors are required to take 4 courses each semester. Seniors are required to take a minimum of 3 courses each semester.
Dual Enrollment Courses can be dropped within the first four days of the university start date without penalty.

Dual Enrollment Start Date	No Penalty Drop Date
Spring - January 13, 2026	Spring - January 16, 2026

*Start dates subject to change.

Withdrawal from Dual Enrollment Course

If a student withdraws after the no penalty drop date of January 16, 2026, he/she will be responsible for the full amount of the course and will receive a WF/Withdraw Failing on their high school transcript.** See the Dual Enrollment Repayment Fee Structure Chart for more information**
If a student withdraws from a Dual Enrollment course and they are not scheduled into another course (Dual Enrollment or on the high school campus), their academic status may be below full time which could result in an athlete being ineligible for participation in sports.
Students who owe a repayment for the cost of the course will automatically have the amount added to the Florence One Online Payment System.

Dual Enrollment Rapayment Fee Structure

Grade for Gradebook

Coker University	$465 per 3 credit hour course	WF
	$165 per 3 credit hour course at the high school	WF
	$110 per 2 credit hour course taught at the high school	WF
	$55 per 1 credit hour course taught at the high school	WF

Columbia International University	$350 per credit hour course	WF

Francis Marion	$150 per 3 credit hour course	WF

Francis Marion University "First College"	$750 per credit hour course	WF

Horry - Georgetown Technical College (Electrical Lineman)	No charge	WF

Lander University	No charge	WF

SC State University	$300 per 3 credit hour course	WF

Winthrop University	$495 per 3 credit hour course	WF
	$515 per 3 credit hour Writing 101 course	WF
	$510 per 3 credit hour Math course	WF

Summer Dual Enrollment

If a student wishes to enroll in summer courses for Dual Enrollment to be entered on the transcript, the student and parent MUST fill out the Dual Enrollment Form in Powerschool and list the name of the college and course that will be taken prior to the first day of the course. No college courses will be entered on the transcript without approval prior to the start date of the semester course. Colleges for Summer Courses must still be part of a Memorandum of Agreement with Florence One Schools.
Only current Juniors (rising Seniors) have the option of Summer Courses.
Students are responsible for all tuition, books, materials, and fees for the summer courses.
It is the students responsibility to provide the high school with an official transcript at the conclusion of the summer course for placement on the high school transcript. Official transcripts must be provided to the high school no later than the first week of the following Florence 1 School semester.

Approved Course List

Course List

Winthrop Course		Course Description	Credit Hours
1	ANTH 201: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology	Description: An exploration of cultures throughout the world stressing variability in family, political and economic patterns, religion and world view. Notes: Global perspective, Social Science	3 credit hours
2	BIOL 150: Elements of Living Systems and BIOL 151: Elements of Living Systems Lab	Description: A course for non-science majors that introduces the unifying principles of biology. The course will cover various levels of organization from molecules to ecosystems. Topics include ecology, energy use and acquisition, biodiversity, evolution, genetics and cells.	3 credit hours
3	BADM 180: Business Careers and Professional Development	Description: An introduction to business careers and the tools needed to obtain internships and jobs in those specific fields. Professional development and financial literacy are incorporated. This course will serve as a foundation for a student's business education. Lab Fee: $20	3 credit hours
4	CSCI 101: Introduction to Computers and Information Processing	Description: This course provides an introduction to general computer and information technology concepts, presents topical issues related to the digital society, and introduces students to computational thinking though introductory computer programming.	1.5 credit hours
5	ECON 103: Intro to Political Economy	Description: Designed for non-business majors, the course uses basic economic concepts to explore a variety of current issues. Topics such as unemployment, inflation, education, healthcare and pollution might be discussed along with the constitutional foundation of the U.S. economy	3 credit hours
6	ENGL 208: Foundations of World Literature	Description: A survey of representative foundational major works and authors that characterize earlier world literature, including the Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance periods, and chronologically comparable non-Western works. Prerequisites: WRIT 101.	3 credit hours
7	HIST 112: World Civilizations from 950-1750	Description: A survey of major civilizations of the world from about 950 to about 1750.	3 credit hours
8	HIST 113: World Civilizations since 1750	Description: A survey of major civilizations of the world since about 1750.	3 credit hours
9	HIST 211: United States History to 1877	Description: A survey of political, diplomatic, economic, social, intellectual and ethnic developments through Reconstruction with attention to development of the Federal Constitution.	3 credit hours
10	HIST 212: United States History since 1877	Description: A survey of political, diplomatic, economic, social, intellectual and ethnic developments since Reconstruction with attention to development of the Federal Constitution.	3 credit hours
11	NUTR 221: Nutrition	Description: Basic nutrition concepts applied to the needs of individuals, families and communities. Lab Fee: $10	3 credit hours
12	MATH 151: Applied College Algebra	Description: A study of the algebraic skills needed to perform computations in applied settings. Topics include: equations, inequalities, functions, graphs, and financial mathematics. Lab Fee: $15	3 credit hours
13	MATH 101: Algebra and Trigonometry for Calculus	Description: The study of algebraic and trigonometric skills needed for single variable calculus. Topics include equations, graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometry. Notes: Credit will not be allowed for MATH 101 and MATH 104. Lab Fee: $15. Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on Mathematics placement exam or a C- or better in MATH 151.	3 credit hours
14	MATH 150: Intro to Discrete Mathematics	Description: A study of basic skills and applications necessary for critical thinking in a quantitative world. Topics include: sets, logic, counting, probability, and statistics. Lab Fee: $15	3 credit hours
15	PLSC 201: American Government	Description: National governmental institutions and the political processes which shape public policy. Meets state requirements for course on the U.S. Constitution.	3 credit hours
16	PSYC 101: General Psychology	Description: A survey of the major areas of psychological science. Core topics include human social behavior, personality, psychological disorders and treatment, learning, memory, emotion, motivation, human development, biological influences, and research methods.	3 credit hours
17	READ 290: Children’s Literature	Description: This course will provide students with an overview of children’s literature from the early 20th century to the present. Literary genres, oral traditions, aesthetic values, and appreciation of human diversity will be emphasized. Notes: A grade of “C” or better must be earned, and this course cannot be taken as S/U. Lab Fee: $15 Prerequisite: EDCO-175: Teacher Cadet	3 credit hours
18	READ 330: Foundations of Literacy for Early Childhood and Elementary Students	Description: This course will provide students with foundational knowledge in the nature and progression of literacy development across the early childhood and elementary years. Notes: A grade of “C” or better must be earned, and this course may not be taken as S/U. Prerequisite: EDCO-175: Teacher Cadet	3 credit hours
19	SOCL 201: Principles of Sociology	Description: Introduction to the perspectives, approaches and basic concepts used in the sociological study of human social behavior.	3 credit hours
20	SPCH 201: Public Speaking	Description: An introduction to principles and procedures of speech communication with emphasis on speech preparation, delivery, and evaluation. Notes: Intensive Oral Communication course. Lab Fee: $5	3 credit hours
21	WRIT 101: Introduction to Academic Discourse	Description: Introduces students to college-level, thesis- driven, research-based writing. Focus on planning, organizing, and developing persuasive essays through the critical reading of mature prose texts. Emphasis on mastery of MLA documentation format and proper integration of source material. Lab Fee: $5	3 credit hours
22	WRIT 200	Description: Various special topics and trends at the introductory level in creative writing and writing studies. Several different topics may be offered in a single semester. Students may count 3 hours of WRIT 200 toward the major. Prerequisite: WRIT 101. Notes: Course may be repeated for a total of 6 credits. BA-ENGL majors may count 3 hours of WRIT 200 toward the major. Students may take this course more than once only if course covers different subject matter and/or format.	3 credit hours

Important Links

Winthrop e-mail: https://apps.winthrop.edu/pobox
Blackboard: https://bb-winthrop.blackboard.com/
Absent for one day? Complete the absence notification
Absent for more than a day? Complete the Dean of Students Absence Form
Medical Patient Portal: https://winthrop.studenthealthportal.com/

*Remember, you must e-mail your professor and Mrs. Panton (pantone@winthrop.edu) if you are absent.

Important Dates

Fall 2025

Description	Winthrop	Final Resolution
Labor Day	Sept 1^st	Observed
Fall Break	October 13-14^th	WU fall break will be observed
Thanksgiving	Nov 26^th -30^th	Thanksgiving break will be observed
Last day of class	Dec 8^th Finals Dec 10-16^th	Numerical grades due by Dec 18^th