PSEO Fall Course Descriptions
Business 101- BUS 101 - 4 Credits (Bethel University)
Professor & Course Assistant: Diana Dutcher
Prerequisite: none
Class Type: One semester course offered fall semester only. Students from WEST can take classes in a hybrid format in which they meet for an hour and a half face-to-face with a qualified course assistant selected by WEST and approved by Crown. The rest of the weekly activities for classes are online, led by one of Crown’s online faculty members. This option gives students the opportunity to get support from a familiar homeschool course assistant while taking a high-quality online course under the guidance of a credentialed faculty member from Crown. The courses have a low student to instructor ratio and are offered in a 15-week format. All PSEO students are supported by a dedicated PSEO academic advisor.
Course Description: Introduction to business and business strategy within the global economic environment. Identification of business structures, market strategies, and the concepts of leadership and management. Exploration of key business functions, typical roles, entry points, and career paths. Application of business evaluation and problem-solving within a Christian worldview.
Students need reliable internet access to complete the coursework.
Total Due:
- All tuition and text materials costs for this course are paid to Bethel University by MN PSEO funding.
- Adjunct professors are paid by Bethel University.
- Fee for this 3 credit course is $15.00 ($5.00 per credit) plus a $25.00 one-time/student/semester initial administrative processing fee THAT MUST BE ADDED SEPERATELY ON THE CLASS REGISTRATION PAGE.
- WEST fees will be billed online as one lump sum to the student's family upon acceptance of the student to his/her PSEO Bethel University courses at WEST.
PSEO English Courses
American Literature - ENG 2510 - 3 credits (Crown College)
Instructor: Amy Carlson
Prerequisite: none
Course Type: One semester course offered fall semester only. Students from WEST can take classes in a hybrid format in which they meet for an hour and a half face-to-face with a qualified course assistant selected by WEST and approved by Crown. The rest of the weekly activities for classes are online, led by one of Crown’s online faculty members. This option gives students the opportunity to get support from a familiar homeschool course assistant while taking a high quality online course under the guidance of a credentialed faculty member from Crown. The courses have a low student to instructor ratio and are offered in a 15-week format. All PSEO students are supported by a dedicated PSEO academic advisor.
Course Description: An overview of non-dramatic literature of the United States, showing its development from colonial times to the present. Students also work individually and collaboratively to explore topics, works, and authors representing multi-cultural voices in the changing canon of American literature.
Total Due:
- All tuition and text materials costs for this course are paid to Crown by MN PSEO funding.
- Adjunct professors are paid by Crown.
- Fee for this 3 credit course is $15.00 ($5.00 per credit) plus a $20.00 one-time/student/semester initial administrative processing fee.
- WEST fees will be billed online as one lump sum to the student's family upon acceptance of the student to his/her PSEO Crown College courses at WEST.
College Writing and Research - ENG 1510 - 3 credits (Crown College)
Instructor: Cristen Schmalz
Prerequisite: none
Course Type: One semester course offered fall semester only. Students from WEST can take classes in a hybrid format in which they meet for an hour and a half face-to-face with a qualified course assistant selected by WEST and approved by Crown. The rest of the weekly activities for classes are online, led by one of Crown’s online faculty members. This option gives students the opportunity to get support from a familiar homeschool course assistant while taking a high quality online course under the guidance of a credentialed faculty member from Crown. The courses have a low student to instructor ratio and are offered in a 15-week format. All PSEO students are supported by a dedicated PSEO academic advisor.
Course Description: This course emphasizes the fundamentals of effective writing in the context of the elements of rhetoric: writer, audience, and purpose. Students write narrative, informative, and persuasive compositions and a documented research paper.
Total Due:
- All tuition and text materials costs for this course are paid to Crown by MN PSEO funding.
- Adjunct professors are paid by Crown.
- Fee for this 3 credit course is $15.00 ($5.00 per credit) plus a $20.00 one-time/student/semester initial administrative processing fee.
- WEST fees will be billed online as one lump sum to the student's family upon acceptance of the student to his/her PSEO Crown College courses at WEST.
PSEO Foreign Language Courses
Spanish I - LAN 245 - 4 credits (Crown College)
Instructor: TBD
Prerequisite: none
Course Type: One semester course offered fall semester only. Students from WEST can take classes in a hybrid format in which they meet for an hour and a half face-to-face with a qualified course assistant selected by WEST and approved by Crown. The rest of the weekly activities for classes are online, led by one of Crown’s online faculty members. This option gives students the opportunity to get support from a familiar homeschool course assistant while taking a high-quality online course under the guidance of a credentialed faculty member from Crown. The courses have a low student to instructor ratio and are offered in a 15-week format. All PSEO students are supported by a dedicated PSEO academic advisor.
Course Description: First year Spanish courses introduce the student to the sounds and structures of the Spanish language through listening, speaking, reading, and writing; this will provide the ability to communicate and understand Spanish in an elementary manner. The courses also establish a language basis for the study of Spanish and Latin American literature. Class size limited. Preference given to students taking both semesters. Others enroll with consent of the instructor.
Total Due:
- All tuition and text materials costs for this course are paid to Crown by MN PSEO funding.
- Adjunct professors are paid by Crown.
- Fee for this 3 credit course is $15.00 ($5.00 per credit) plus a $20.00 one-time/student/semester initial administrative processing fee.
- WEST fees will be billed online as one lump sum to the student's family upon acceptance of the student to his/her PSEO Crown College courses at WEST.
PSEO History Courses
World Civilizations - HIS 1510 - 3 credits (Crown College)
Instructor: Gary Schmalz
Prerequisite: none
Course Type: One semester course offered fall semester only. Students from WEST can take classes in a hybrid format in which they meet for an hour and a half face-to-face with a qualified course assistant selected by WEST and approved by Crown. The rest of the weekly activities for classes are online, led by one of Crown’s online faculty members. This option gives students the opportunity to get support from a familiar homeschool course assistant while taking a high-quality online course under the guidance of a credentialed faculty member from Crown. The courses have a low student to instructor ratio and are offered in a 15-week format. All PSEO students are supported by a dedicated PSEO academic advisor.
Course Description: This course is an introductory course on selected topics in the history of major world civilizations that have shaped the foundations of mankind; from the earliest records of humankind through approximately 1500 AD. It is designed to familiarize students with the political, social, economic, religious, and intellectual histories of the world.
Total Due:
- All tuition and text materials costs for this course are paid to Crown College by MN PSEO funding.
- Adjunct professors are paid by Crown College.
- Fee for this 3 credit course is $15.00 ($5.00 per credit) plus a $20.00 one-time/student/semester initial administrative processing fee.
- WEST fees will be billed online as one lump sum to the student's family upon acceptance of the student to his/her PSEO Crown College courses at WEST.
Math 101 - Math 101M - 4 credits (Bethel University)
Instructor: Diana Dutcher
Prerequisite: none
Class Type: One semester course offered fall semester only. Students from WEST can take classes in a hybrid format in which they meet for an hour and a half face-to-face with a qualified course assistant selected by WEST and approved by Crown. The rest of the weekly activities for classes are online, led by one of Crown’s online faculty members. This option gives students the opportunity to get support from a familiar homeschool course assistant while taking a high-quality online course under the guidance of a credentialed faculty member from Crown. The courses have a low student to instructor ratio and are offered in a 15-week format. All PSEO students are supported by a dedicated PSEO academic advisor.
Course Description: Intermediate-level study of college liberal arts mathematics: financial mathematics, mathematical models of growth, statistics and probabilities. Emphasis on application of quantitative reasoning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving methods to real-life problems.
Students need reliable internet access to complete the coursework.
Total Due:
- All tuition and text materials costs for this course are paid to Bethel University by MN PSEO funding.
- Adjunct professors are paid by Bethel University.
- Fee for this 3 credit course is $15.00 ($5.00 per credit) plus a $25.00 one-time/student/semester initial administrative processing fee THAT MUST BE ADDED SEPERATELY ON THE CLASS REGISTRATION PAGE.
- WEST fees will be billed online as one lump sum to the student's family upon acceptance of the student to his/her PSEO Bethel University courses at WEST.
Environmental Studies - ENS 100 - 4 credits (Bethel University)
Course Assistant: TBD
Prerequisite: none
Class Type: One semester course offered fall semester only. Students from WEST can take classes in a hybrid format in which they meet for an hour and a half face-to-face with a qualified course assistant selected by WEST and approved by Bethel University. The rest of the weekly activities for classes are online, led by one of Bethel's online faculty members. This option gives students the opportunity to get support from a familiar homeschool course assistant while taking a high quality online course under the guidance of a credentialed faculty member from Bethel. The courses have a low student to instructor ratio and are offered in a 15-week format. All PSEO students are supported by a dedicated PSEO academic advisor.
Course Description: Examination of how science, engineering, and economics work together to address and solve environmental problems. Exploration of the importance of the scientific method as it relates to the environment, conservation of resources, and energy. Evaluation of case studies will develop a deeper sense of stewardship to our planet.
Total Due:
- All tuition and text materials costs for this course are paid to Bethel University by MN PSEO funding.
- Adjunct professors are paid by Bethel University.
- Fee for this 3 credit course is $15.00 ($5.00 per credit) plus a $25.00 one-time/student/semester initial administrative processing fee THAT MUST BE ADDED SEPERATELY ON THE CLASS REGISTRATION PAGE.
- WEST fees will be billed online as one lump sum to the student's family upon acceptance of the student to his/her PSEO Bethel courses at WEST.
Foundations of Biology with lab - SCI 1531 - 4 credits Fall Semester (Crown College)
Course Assistant: Rebekah Higgins
Prerequisite: none
Course Type: One semester course offered fall semester only. Students from WEST can take classes in a hybrid format in which they meet for an hour and a half face-to-face with a qualified course assistant selected by WEST and approved by Crown. The rest of the weekly activities for classes are online, led by one of Crown’s online faculty members. This option gives students the opportunity to get support from a familiar homeschool course assistant while taking a high-quality online course under the guidance of a credentialed faculty member from Crown. The courses have a low student to instructor ratio and are offered in a 15-week format. All PSEO students are supported by a dedicated PSEO academic advisor.
Course Description: This course is designed to give insight, appreciation, and understanding of the plant and animal world. Major concepts covered include cellular biology, biochemistry, photosynthesis and respiration, genetics, and embryology. Includes lab requirement. This course is recommended for non-science majors only. It should fulfill a General Science with lab credit. A laptop is required for class.
Total Due:
- All tuition and text materials costs for this course are paid to Crown College by MN PSEO funding.
- Adjunct professors are paid by Crown College.
- Fee for this 4 credit course is $20.00 ($5.00 per credit) plus a $20.00 one-time/student/semester initial administrative processing fee. Students will also be charged a lab fee of $25, payable to WEST (included in registration fee)
- WEST fees will be billed online as one lump sum to the student's family upon acceptance of the student to his/her PSEO Crown College courses at WEST.
PSEO Social Sciences
Sociology - SOC 230 - 3 credits (Crown College)
Prerequisite: none
Course Type: One semester course offered fall semester only. Students from WEST can take classes in a hybrid format in which they meet for an hour and a half face-to-face with a qualified course assistant selected by WEST and approved by Crown. The rest of the weekly activities for classes are online, led by one of Crown’s online faculty members. This option gives students the opportunity to get support from a familiar homeschool course assistant while taking a high-quality online course under the guidance of a credentialed faculty member from Crown. The courses have a low student to instructor ratio and are offered in a 15-week format. All PSEO students are supported by a dedicated PSEO academic advisor.
Course Description: This is a survey course of the basic concepts in the sociological study of society, culture, the self, social organizations, the range of associational life, and social process.
Total Due:
- All tuition and text materials costs for this course are paid to Crown College by MN PSEO funding.
- Adjunct professors are paid by Crown College.
- Fee for this 3 credit course is $15.00 ($5.00 per credit) plus a $20.00 one-time/student/semester initial administrative processing fee.
- WEST fees will be billed online as one lump sum to the student's family upon acceptance of the student to his/her PSEO Crown College courses at WEST.