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Course Options & Availability
Course Options & Availability
Limited online course options; not many online courses fulfill high school requirements.
As a result of the limited online course offerings, we recommend applying to other PSEO institutions with more options.
The Minnesota Department of Education website publishes a list of participating postsecondary institutions to which you can apply.
Reminder: Always check with your high school counselor to see which PSEO courses your high school will accept for each graduation requirement. (4 college credits is equivalent to one year of high school instruction in a subject area.)
Delivery Formats
Delivery Formats
Online courses can be taken in one of the following formats:
Remote-Instruction Classes: Students and instructors must be online at the same time, at scheduled days and times. 100% of instruction is online with no in-person meetings. Exams are also all online.
Online Classes: Instructors provide materials and assignments that students access online at any time or within a given time frame (such as one week), rather than instructors and students meeting together as a class on a regular schedule. Exams are also all online.
Time Commitment
Time Commitment
Students should expect to commit the same amount of time to online and blended courses as fully in-person courses. Students must be self-directed and enjoy independent learning.
Technology Requirements
Technology Requirements
These are the things you will need to access online classes: a computer, a web camera and microphone, and access to stable high-speed Internet. A mobile device is listed as an option; however, this will likely not be sufficient for a successful experience in an online class.
Online Courses by High School Subject Area
Online Courses by High School Subject Area
The following courses have at least one section offered fully online. Availability may be limited.
4 college credits is generally equivalent to one year of high school instruction in a subject area
Arts/Humanities (3 credits)
Introduction to Contemporary Art and Theory (ARTS 1001)
Rock I: The Historical Origins and Development of Rock Music to 1970 (MUS 1013)
Computer Science
No computer science courses/sections are available fully online.
Economics (4 credits) Limited availability, not likely to get into the course
Principles of Microeconomics (ECON 1101)
Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 1102)
English/Literature/Speech/Writing (3-4 credits) Limited availability
University Writing (WRIT 1301) [4 credits]
Introduction to Creative Writing (ENGW 1101W) [4 credits]
Reading Literature: Theory and Practice (CSCL 1401W) [3 credits]
Introduction to Public Speaking (COMM 1101) [3 credits]
Media in a Changing World (JOUR 1001) [3 credits]
Mapping Our World (GEOG 1502) [3 credits]
Health (1-3 credits)
Orientation to Health Careers (AHS 1102) [1 credit]
Principles of Health and Healing (CSPH 1001) [2 credits]
Music for Wellbeings in Times of Stress and Anxiety (CSPH 1202) [1 credit]
Implications of Social Media on Mental Health (CSPH 1203) [1 credit]
Creating a Meaningful Life (CSPH 1204) [1 credit]
Heailng Words: Reading, Literature, & Wellbeing (CSPH 1205) [1 credit]
Non-Prescription Medications and Self Care: Treating Minor Conditions (PHAR 1003) [2 credits]
Sports Nutrition (FSCN 1012) [3 credits]
Orientation to Pharmacy (PHAR 1001) [2 credits]
Medical Terminology (PHAR 1002) [2 credits]
Nonprescription Medications and Self-Care: Treating Minor Conditions (PHAR 1003) [2 credits]
Common Prescription Drugs & Diseases (PHAR 1004) [2 credits]
Success Over Stress (PUBH 1001) [1 credit]
What is Public Health? (PUBH 1202) [3 credits]
Human Growth and Development: A Life Span Approach (NURS 2001) [3 credits]
History
No history courses/sections are available fully online.
Languages (5 credits)
American Sign Language I, II (ASL 1701, 1702)
Chinese - Beginner I & Intermediate I (CHN 1011, 3021)
Spanish - Intermediate I, II (SPAN 1003, 1004)
Math (4 credits) Limited availability, placement required
College Algebra and Probability (MATH 1031)
Precalculus I (MATH 1051)
Precalculus II (MATH 1151)
Calculus I (MATH 1271)
Calculus II (MATH 1272)
Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (MATH 2243)
Multivariable Calculus (MATH 2263)
Science (3 credits)
Biorenewable Resources (BBE 1002) [3 credits]
Intro to Geology (ESCI 1101) [3 credits]
Issues in the Environment (ESPM 1011) [3 credits]
Social Sciences (3-4 credits)
Intro to Psychology (PSY 1001) [4 credits]
Intro to Sociology (SOC 1001) [4 credits]
Gender, Power, and Everyday Life (GWSS 1001) [3 credits]
This list is not complete and is subject to change. To search for additional online course options, follow the instructions below.
Last updated October 2023
Search for Twin Cities Blended & Online Course Options
Search for Twin Cities Blended & Online Course Options
Complete the following steps to see the online course options available to U of M Twin Cities students.
Go to Schedule Builder.
Select the Campus (Twin Cities) and Term.
Click on "Class Search" (from the left-hand menu).
For "Course number," indicate "Lower division classes (1000-2999)".
For "Open/waitlisted/closed," select Open.
For "Instruction mode," select Completely Online.
Alternatively, you can use "Delivery format" to specify the type of online format:
Remote-Instruction (synchronous, meet online at scheduled days and times), or
Online (asynchronous/no class meeting times)
For "Credits," you can specify a number or range.
4 college credits is generally equivalent to one year of high school instruction in a subject area.
Click "Search".
Course Options at Other U of M Campuses (Crookston, Morris, & Duluth)
Course Options at Other U of M Campuses (Crookston, Morris, & Duluth)
U of M Twin Cities PSEO students also may apply for online courses at U of M Crookston and Morris.
PSEO Online U of M Crookston course listing (if interested in PSEO, visit their Prospective PSEO page.)
PSEO Online U of M Morris course listing (if interested in PSEO, visit their Prospective PSEO page.)
U of M Duluth does not typically have an online PSEO program. However, due to the pandemic, some of their courses may be available. If interested, visit their Prospective PSEO page.
Find a course that you want to take but the section you are interested in is full or wait listed? Check out the Getting Into Closed Courses page to learn how to get into closed courses.
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