Our Biblical worldview is the foundation of Heritage’s teaching philosophy, and for this reason we are partnering with universities that share our Biblical worldview. That said, 100-200 level courses are generally transferable between accredited universities, so any HCS students enrolled in the program should find this beneficial.
Early College Academy Program (eCAP)
Beginning Fall 2023
Our exciting next step in the college preparatory process is to announce the launch of eCAP, the Early College Academy Program beginning in the Fall of 2023.
This initiative will not only give our students a jumpstart in achieving their higher education goals, it could also save our families thousands in college tuition. Specifically, a Heritage student will have the opportunity to complete the equivalent of one full year of college (30 college credits) for as little as $2,500!
Students who elect to participate in the eCAP program will enroll in designated courses to simultaneously earn high school and Christian college credit (dual credits) while attending HCS. eCAP will also integrate Advanced Placement (AP) and the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) to meet the standardized, college-level, Academy certificate requirements.
At present, students can earn either a College Prep or Academic Honors Diploma. Beginning the Fall of 2023, all students interested in eCAP can pursue the new “Early College Academy Diploma.” Although the Classes of 2024 and 2025 are grandfathered to the old Academies with the integration of DC/AP/CLEP, they could still potentially achieve an eCAP General Certificate.
The eCAP Diploma will be fully implemented for the Class of 2026 with three options below:
- eCAP General Certificate = Ten (10) dual credit/AP courses and/or CLEP exams (30 college credits)
- eCAP Specialty Certificate = Ten (10) dual credit/AP courses and/or CLEP exams with four (4) in one of the ‘Academies’ (30 college credits)
- eCAP Associates Degree Equivalency Certificate = Combination of the two previous options (60 college credits)
eCAP is an “opt-in” program for students and is not a requirement for all HCS students. There is no formal application, rather, students simply need to inform their guidance counselor of their desire to participate in the eCAP program and choose their dual credit courses with the understanding that there is an added expense to regular HCS tuition for each eCAP course.
For more information, email Guidance Services at guidance.assistant@heritagechristian.net.
eCAP Frequently Asked Questions
- Will courses be virtual or in person?
- How much money will this save my family?
- What students are eligible for eCAP?
- What are the benefits to a student taking dual credit courses in high school?
- Why eCAP for HCS?
- Why eCAP for HCS students?
- Are all Academy and Specialty requirements finalized?
- Why move away from some AP classes in the sciences and humanities toward dual credit?
- Will colleges and universities accept these credits?
- What are the requirements for teachers and how are they recruited?
- Will HCS continue to offer the Academic Honors diploma?
- How many offerings have we had in the past compared to now?
- Why is Heritage only partnering with Christian colleges?