Dual credit programs have become important gateway programs between universities and school districts across the nation. The ability for high school students to take academically rigorous college courses while still in high school creates a situation that can be beneficial to students, parents, districts, and higher education partners. Morehead State University, a public 4-year regional university in east Kentucky, like many other institutions across the nation, has provided dual credit options for many years. Have those offerings provided additional value to the university and to the school districts it partners with? This capstone will evaluate the different indicators to determine effectiveness at multiple levels. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]