Specialized Programs
Dual Credits
Dual credit programs allow eligible students in high school to take college courses that count towards both their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and a postsecondary certificate, diploma, degree or a Certificate of Apprenticeship. Participating in a dual credit program can help you: complete your high school diploma (OSSD) while exploring career options transition successfully to college or an apprenticeship program increase your awareness of the college and apprenticeship pathways Career Exploration dual credits are not selected during course selection. They will be advertised in May 2026 (Fall semester) and December 2026 (Winter semester) and are offered in an on-campus format at Sault College and in an online format for students in ADSB district schools. Career Exploration dual credits run after school hours (after 3 pm). Examples of Career Exploration dual credits include Fundamentals of Professional Baking, Psychology, Medical Transcription, Community Policing, Communications, and Welding.
There are also school-specific dual credits that run during the school day:
Algoma Education Connection - Students have the opportunity to participate in a Construction Safety Tools (CCT100) and Fundamentals of Professional Baking (CUL152) dual credit. Central Algoma Secondary School - An Outdoor Equipment Certification (NET107) course is delivered at CASS with students travelling to Sault College for some class activities. A team- taught Construction Safety Tools (CCT100) dual credit is delivered onsite at CASS (runs every other year). Elliot Lake Secondary School - A culinary dual credit (CUL152) is delivered onsite at Elliot Lake Secondary School. Korah & Superior Heights - Students attend Sault College half a day, 3 days a week and complete 2 dual credits - Shield Metal Arc Welding (MTF107) and Electrical Fundamentals (ELR130). During the other 2 days, they attend their home school and complete a Creating Opportunities through Co-op credit. This 3-credit program is open to senior Superior Heights students Semester 1 and senior Korah students Semester 2. Superior Heights also offers a team- taught dual credit in Personal Fitness (REC 106) & an Environment SHSM dual credit (CCT140). Michipicoten - Students attend Sault College once a week for eight weeks and complete a Construction Safety Tools (CTT100) dual credit. W.C. Eaket - A team-taught Construction Safety Tools (CCT100) dual credit is delivered onsite at WC Eaket (runs every other year). White Pines - An Outdoor Equipment Certification (NET107) course is delivered at Sault College with both Environment SHSM and Outdoor Education students participating.
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