Online Courses
Online Courses
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.
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
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.
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]
Introduction to Literary Nonfiction Writing (ENGW 1104W) [3 credits]
Introduction to the Short Story (ENGL 1031) [3 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]
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]
Personal Technology and Wellbeing (PUBH 1002) [1 credit]
Alcohol and College Life (PUBH 1003) [1 credit]
Sexuality Matters (PUBH 1004) [1 credit]
Sleep, Eat, & Exercise (PUBH 1005) [1 credit]
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)
French - Intermediate I, II (FREN 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)
Introductory Chemistry (CHEM 1015) [3 credits] (optional lab course CHEM 1017 not offered online) **High school chemistry strongly recommended as a prerequisite
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
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)
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.