High school juniors and seniors at least 16 years old with a GPA of 3.0 or higher can kick-start their college education with Catholic International University’s Early College Program. This exciting opportunity allows students to enroll in 100 or 200-level courses, earning college credit early. With a wide variety of courses in math, science, theology, philosophy, and liberal arts, students can explore their academic interests while gaining a head start on their higher education journey. Classes are delivered online in a flexible, asynchronous format, making it easy to balance studies with other commitments. All courses are fully accredited, ensuring credits are transferable to other institutions—though we hope you’ll fall in love with Catholic International and continue your studies with us after graduation!
Applying is simple and free. Students need to submit an official high school or homeschool transcript, a letter of recommendation, and a signed consent form from both the student and a parent. Admission is on a rolling basis, with five start terms available throughout the year: Fall I and II, Spring I and II, and Summer I. At just $500 per course, this program offers an affordable way to earn college credit while enjoying a Christ-centered education rooted in the teachings of the Church. Our dedicated admissions and academic advisors are ready to guide you through the process, so inquire today to begin your journey! New classes start every eight weeks.
Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
BIO101 | General Biology |
BIO150 | Nutrition |
MATH105 | General Mathematics for Liberal Studies |
HIST 201 | Ancient Civilization |
HIST 211 | Christian Civilization |
CHIST 214 | Church History I: Early Christians to Middle Ages |
ENG105 | Introduction to Composition |
ENG 111 | Introduction to Literature |
LATIN 101 | Latin I |
LATIN 201 | Latin II |
SPAN 101 | Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture |
SPAN 201 | Conversational Spanish |
GREEK 101 | Biblical Greek 1 |
PHIL 205 | Introduction to Philosophy with Plato and Aristotle |
HUM 228 | Introduction to Comparative Religious: Judaism and Islam |
SCRPT 103 | Survey of the Old Testament |
SCRPT 106 | Survey of the New Testament |
THEO 101 | Catechism of the Catholic Church, Part 1 |
THEO 102 | Catechism of the Catholic Church, Part 2 |
THEO 103 | The Moral Life: Living the Virtues |
THEO 204 | Foundations of Catholicism |
THEO 213 | God, Man, and the Universe |
ECP students are eligible to take a maximum of 5 courses (15 credits)
Dr. Brandon Harvey holds degrees in theology, and literature, and completed a doctorate in the Great Books of Western Civilization with a concentration in Philosophy and Religion. He has experience teaching children, teens, college students, and men in formation for the diaconate. He has also served as a Headmaster/Principal of a Chesterton Academy.
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