K-12 Courses and Programs

Continuing & Extended Education's Distance Education Center extends the mission of the University to students in Grades K-12 across the state in a variety of ways. K-12 programs include the following 10 areas of concentration:

• Examination for Acceleration for Grades 1-12
• Credit by Examination for Grades 6-12
• Asynchronous courses for Grades 9-12
• High school distance education courses
• Dual credit (high school and college) courses
• GED testing and scoring
• UT High School Diploma Program
• Algebra Across the Wire Program
• University Charter School
• Migrant Student Graduation Enhancement Program

High School Programs

The Distance Education Center provides several options to help high school students break through educational barriers. These options include:

1. The University of Texas High School Diploma Program. Students who need flexibility or who wish to complete an interrupted high school experience can earn a high school diploma through this accredited program. Students take Web-based high school courses to complete credits.
   
   
2. Migrant Student Program. The Distance Education Center's Migrant Student Graduation Enhancement Program serves Texas high school students whose parents or care givers are migrant farm workers.
   
   
3. Dual Credit. By taking Distance Education Center college courses, high school students can accrue both high school and college credit.
   

The University Charter School provides personalized learning for students who need an alternative educational program due to special needs or interests.

K-12 Programs

The Distance Education Center provides the following opportunities for students in Grades K-12:

1. Examination for Acceleration (Grades 1-12) and Credit by Exam (Grades 6-12). Through the Distance Education Center Examination for Acceleration testing program, students can place out of grade levels and courses. Eligible kindergarten students can also place out of first grade by taking the exam.
   
   
2. Credit Courses (Grades 9-12). In Web-based courses, the Distance Education Center offers instruction from certified teachers for high school credit.
   
   
3. Career and Technology. The Distance Education Center provides student and teacher guides in specific career fields, personal development, and workforce skills.