Academy Overview 

The Academy program allows a high school senior to earn an Associate of General Studies degree from Ivy Tech along with a high school diploma upon graduation. 

Criteria for Participation 

In order to participate in the Academy, students must complete an application, earn at least a 3.0 high school GPA, have at least a 95% high school attendance rate, have no disciplinary issues, complete an online Ivy Tech application, and meet the course prerequisites outlined below. Virtual students are not eligible for Academy admission. 

Cost 

There are no tuition or textbook costs for courses associated with the Academy.

Suggested Pre-Academy Courses 

Freshman courses - English 9, Geometry (Algebra 1 in 8th grade), Health/PCC, Geography/History, Biology, Spanish, one elective

Sophomore courses - English 10, Chemistry, Algebra II, IVYT 106, Music Appreciation, Spanish II, two electives

Academy Courses 

Junior/Senior courses - English 11 Honors, English 12 Honors, Spanish 3 and 4, Quantitative Reasoning/Precalculus/Trigonometry/Calculus, Biology II

Required Academy Courses Offered via Embedded Instructors from Ivy Tech

Junior-level courses (1st semester): Introduction to Psychology, Survey of American History I, Fundamentals of Public Speaking 

Junior-level courses (2nd semester): Intro to Interpersonal Communication, Survey of American History II, Introduction to Sociology 

Senior-level courses (1st semester): Economics Fundamentals, Intro to American Government and Politics 

Senior-level courses (2nd semester): General Studies Capstone,  Introduction to World Politics, Multicultural Studies 

*These courses may be subject to change according to availability.

Dual Credit Courses 

Courses offered for dual credit stem from agreements between high schools, universities, and colleges whereby a high school student enrolls in a college-level course and simultaneously earns college credit and high school credit for that course. All of the courses taught by Embedded Instructors are dual credit classes. In addition, several teachers at our affiliated high schools offer dual credit classes. 

Course Prerequisites 

Nearly all dual credit courses include specific prerequisites in order to be eligible for college credit. The course prerequisites include qualifying PSAT/SAT/ACT scores or qualifying Knowledge Assessment scores, prior completion of a specified course, or qualifying high school GPA. The minimum qualifying scores vary based on the dual credit course. 

Questions? 

If you have questions or want more information about the Academy Program, please feel free to call or email. We look forward to hearing from you. 

Bill Jones 

Academy Director 

(812) 794-8738 

[email protected]