Rock Hill Schools Education Program Partnership

This dual credit early college partnership offers students from Northwestern, South Pointe, and Rock Hill High School the opportunity to earn 14+ college credit hours from Winthrop University. Credit is earned through classes offered int the College of Education, Sport & Human Science, and College of Arts & Sciences. Course offerings include field placement to support hands-on experiential learning. Begin your journey toward career exploration and earning college credit while still in high school here! 


Getting Started

  • Meet eligibility requirements:
    • 3.5+ unweighted GPA

    • Successful completion of Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry as well as English I and English II and English III earning a grade of 80% or higher.

    • Attend a Rock Hill School District High School with enrollment status of 'Rising Junior' at time of application to program.

    • Attend a Rock Hill School District High School during the two-year commitment required to participate in this program.

  • Inform your high school counselor of your interest during your IGP as early as possible. Students who meet the eligibility criteria will be invited to apply.
     
  • Review the course sequence to understand your planned courses for program completion our interest during your IGP as early as possible. Students who meet the eligibility criteria will be invited to apply. 

  • After being admitted to the program by Rock Hill Schools, plan to attend Eagle Prep Night (mandatory orientation for all first-time dual enrollment students and families).

  • Review important dates below.


Course Sequence

    Winthrop Course RHSD Course Year/Term
    Year 1 - Fall    
    EDCO 101: Observation & Analysis of Culturally Responsive Teaching   Junior Year (1)/Fall
    READ 290: Children's Literature   Junior Year (1)/Fall
    WRIT 101-600: Composition: Introduction to Rhetoric   Junior Year (1)/Fall
    SH/Office Hours N/A Junior Year (1)/Fall
         
    Year 1 - Spring    
    EDCO 200-600 Developmental Sciences & the Context of Poverty   Junior Year (1)/Spring
    HIST 113-600 World Civilizations since 1750   Junior Year (1)/Spring
    MATH 151-600 Applied College Algebra   Junior Year (1)/Spring
    SH/Office Hours N/A Junior Year (1)/Spring
         
    Year 2 - Fall    
    EDCO 202: Effective Practices for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners K-12   Senior Year (2)/Fall
    EDCO 202: Effective Practices for Exceptional Learners   Senior Year (2)/Fall
    MATH 105 or 291: Applied Calculus or Basic Number Concepts for Teachers   Senior Year (2)/Fall
    EDCO 175: Teacher Cadet at High School   Senior Year (2)/Fall
         
    Year 2 - Spring    
    ENGL 211: Major American Authors   Senior Year (2)/Fall
    READ 330: Foundations of Literacy for Early Childhood or READ 331: Foundations of Literacy for Middle and Secondary   Senior Year (2)/Fall
    PLSC 201: American Government   Senior Year (2)/Fall