Founders Classical Academy Pathways
Earn an Associate degree while still in high school — at your Founders Classical campus.
High school students at ResponsiveEd Founders Classical Academy can earn 60 credit hours of accredited college credit — an AA in Humanities or AA in General Education — while completing high school. Coursework is delivered online by a CHI university partner, with academic support at the student's own campus.
Stay rooted in your school community
Students remain at their Founders Classical campus while earning college credit — coursework runs alongside the high school classical curriculum, not in place of it.
Two transferable Associate degrees
AA Humanities and AA General Education are both 60-hour degrees that transfer to most four-year institutions, including HCU, WTAMU, and SEU.
Save years and tens of thousands of dollars
Most students who complete the AA enter college as juniors, cutting two years off bachelor's timelines and substantially reducing total cost.
Asynchronous, flexible delivery
Coursework is delivered online and works around the regular high school day — students complete assignments on their own schedule with academic support from CHI.
Associate of Arts in Humanities
A liberal-arts foundation in literature, philosophy, history, and the arts. Transfers to four-year universities and serves as the foundation for liberal arts majors.
Associate of Arts in General Education
A broad-based degree across essential academic disciplines. Maximum transfer flexibility for students exploring undergraduate paths.
College Composition I
Development of writing skills through practice in various forms of exposition and argument. Emphasis on critical thinking and research.
College Algebra
Functions, equations, and graphing. Applications to real-world problems and preparation for advanced mathematics.
Western Civilization I
Survey of Western civilization from ancient times through the Renaissance — political, cultural, and intellectual developments.
Introduction to Psychology
Overview of psychological principles, research methods, and major areas of study including cognition, development, and personality.
General Biology
Introduction to biological principles including cell structure, genetics, evolution, and ecology with laboratory component.
Introduction to Philosophy
Examination of fundamental philosophical questions and major philosophical traditions from ancient to modern times.
11 campuses currently offering this pathway. Contact your campus director directly to begin enrollment.
Bastrop
512-764-3959
Carrollton
972-698-5031
Conroe
936-649-8480
Corinth
940-497-0059
Flower Mound
972-908-0140
Frisco
972-330-5844
Leander
512-764-3912
Lewisville
469-464-3415
Prosper
972-845-8128
Schertz
210-971-5477
Tyler
903-945-6493
Dual-credit tuition is set at the CHI member rate. Many ResponsiveEd campuses also subsidize tuition through campus-level programs — confirm with your campus director.
Talk to your campus director
Each ResponsiveEd Founders campus has a director who manages local enrollment in the dual-credit pathway. Find your campus below.
Create a MyHall student profile
Set up your CHI student profile in the MyHall portal. This is the system of record for all CHI dual-credit students.
Open MyHall →Apply to the accrediting university
Complete the dual-enrollment application for the CHI university partner that issues credit for your courses.
Register for your first courses
Your campus director and the CHI academic team submit your registration request. You'll receive confirmation by email with course access details.
Who is this program for?
High school students enrolled at a ResponsiveEd Founders Classical Academy campus in Texas, in grades 9–12, who want to earn transferable college credit alongside the high school classical curriculum.
Are these real college credits?
Yes. Courses are offered through an accredited CHI university partner. Credits appear on an official university transcript and transfer to most four-year institutions.
Will my credits transfer?
Both AA degrees are designed for transfer. Most students who complete the AA enter college as juniors. Specific transfer outcomes depend on the receiving institution — your campus director can help you plan.
How is the program delivered?
Courses are delivered asynchronously online. Students complete coursework around the regular high school day, with academic support from CHI and from their campus director.
How much does it cost?
Dual-credit tuition is set at the CHI member rate ($100 per credit hour). Many ResponsiveEd campuses provide additional subsidies through campus-level programs — confirm with your campus director.
Registration open through August 15, 2026
Begin in MyHall, join a Hall, and complete your university application. The CHI academic team handles the rest.
Learn more about Founders Classical at foundersclassicalacademy.com