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High School Programs

Austin Community College provides numerous opportunities for students to earn college credit while in high school. An overview of these programs is available here. Want to know more? Click on each link to explore these opportunities further.

Career Programs (Career Academies and PTECH)

Dual Credit

Early College High School 

What is an Early College High School?

Early College High School

Austin Community College's Early College High School (ECHS) Program enables qualified, motivated high school students to earn an associate degree (or up to 60 college credits) while earning their high school diplomas. Early College High Schools:

  • Provide dual credit at no cost to students
  • Offer rigorous instruction and accelerated courses
  • Provide academic and social support services to help students succeed
  • Increase college readiness
  • Reduce barriers to college access

For more information on Early College High Schools, view the Texas Education Agency's website.

Useful Information for ECHS/DC Faculty

Check out the ECHS/DC Faculty tab for more on the following information:

  • Requesting librarians to teach Information Literacy sessions for your High School classes
  • Collaborating with Faculty Librarians
  • Trying new things with the Faculty Teaching Toolbox
  • Resources at ACC Libraries on teaching high school students
  • ACC Faculty Development
  • ACC High School Relations Department

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