PSEO Spring Course Descriptions
PSEO Communication Courses
Public Communication - COM 1515 - 3 credits (Crown College)
Instructor: Cristen Schmalz
Prerequisite: none
Course Type: One semester online course offered spring 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 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 provides the student with an introduction to the theory of the communication process. Topics include analyzing a target audience, organizing material, preparing an effective method of delivery, and developing informative and persuasive speeches. Each student will deliver speeches that are video taped and evaluated.
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.
Introduction to Literary Analysis - ENG 1512 - 3 credits (Crown College)
Instructor: Amy Carlson
Prerequisite: none
Course Type: One semester course offered spring 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: Continued instruction and practice in writing and the writing process are the focal points of this course, with emphasis on critical analysis of literary genres.
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 Fine Arts Courses
Art Appreciation - FAR 1560 - 3 credits (Crown College)
Instructor: Michelle Foster
Prerequisite: none
Course Type: One semester course offered spring 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 introductory study of art appreciation that examines significant art and artists associated with major art movements with a special emphasis on historic and contemporary art reflecting Christian beliefs. Content and knowledge emerge from the study of the elements and principles of art to acquire a vocabulary and understanding of the meaning and purpose of visual imagery and an overview of the development of art throughout history to the present.
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.
PSEO Foreign Language Courses
Spanish II - LAN 246 - 4 credits (Crown College)
Instructor: Mari Rodriguez
Prerequisites: Spanish 1 or instructor's permission
Course Type: Spring 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 Health & Physical Education Courses
Health and Wellness for Life - PED 1515 - 3 credits (Crown College)
Instructor: Tanya Stewart
Prerequisite: none
Course Type: One semester course offered spring semester. 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 focuses on health in various aspects of life including physical, emotional, spiritual, vocational, social and financial health. Students will learn basic principles of health in each of these areas and be encouraged to apply these principles to their own lives.
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 courses at WEST.
PSEO History Courses
Topics in US History - HIS 2520 - 3 credits (Crown College)
Instructor: Gary Schmalz
Prerequisite: none
Course Type: One semester course offered spring 2019 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 will examine political, social, economic, and international dimensions of the history of the United States. It aims to stimulate both an analytical and a moral understanding of critical issues from the nation's past.
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.
PSEO Leadership Courses
Leadership 101 - LEA 101 - 3 credits (Bethel University)
Professor & Course Assistant: Diana Dutcher
Prerequisite: none
Class Type: One-semester course offered fall semester only. This class has both online and face-to-face components. WEST PSEO 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: Development of an understanding of personal mission and a study of the application of that mission to leadership. Emphasis is on identifying personal talents and gifts, and developing leadership goals for future roles.
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 Math Courses
College Algebra 1 - MATH 125.PW01 - 3 credits (North Central University)
Instructor: Heather Kipp
Prerequisite: none
Class Type: Fall Semester only. This class has both online and face-to-face components. This hybrid format course has the same NCU faculty member meeting with the WEST students face-to-face that teaches the online components. WEST PSEO 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 studies basic ideas and concepts in algebra and geometry necessary to understand statement problems, statistics, and the basic laws of science. Topics include the real number system, exponents and polynomials, linear equations, inequalities, factoring, rational expressions, radical expressions, and quadratic equations.
Students need reliable internet access to complete the coursework
Total Due:
- All tuition and text materials costs for this course are paid to NCU by MN PSEO funding.
- Adjunct professors are paid by NCU.
- 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 NCU courses at WEST.
PSEO Calculus Tutoring - 10-weeks by WEST
Instructor: Michael Leibig
Intended Audience: ALL homeschoolers taking PSEO Calculus ANYWHERE
Course Description: This class is intended to serve as a tutoring session for students who feel they need additional help with their PSEO calculus class. It is designed for those taking any PSEO calculus class, regardless of where it is offered. All Calculus classes are similar because of the way that the material in Calculus I builds on itself. Students can come to class with their questions about the material and any homework problems that they are struggling with. We will also go over any quiz or test problems that they couldn’t figure out.
This is a ten-week course, with no homework, quizzes or tests. It is really just a place for students to get extra help in what can be a challenging college level course that they are taking.
Total Due:
- WEST fee of $100 per 10-week session offered Fall and Spring
PSEO Science Courses
Chemistry 101/Lab - CHE 101/101D - 3 credits/1credit (Bethel University)
Professor & Course Assistant: Diana Dutcher
Corequisite: Register for BOTH CHE 101 & CHE 101D at Bethel
Class Type: One-semester course offered fall semester only. This class has both online and face-to-face components. WEST PSEO 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 Descriptions: Register for BOTH CHE 101 & CHE 101D at Bethel
CHE 101 • Introduction to Chemistry 3 Credits Overview of atoms–their composition, their ability to form bonds, and their ability to interact as molecules. Open to all students but tailored for nursing and allied health fields. Corequisites: Registration in CHE 101D is required.
CHE 101D • Introduction to Chemistry Lab1 Credit Laboratory experience accompanying CHE 101. Provides a hands-on extension of course topics in a collaborative, laboratory environment. Topics include: reactions, thermodynamics, acids and bases, nuclear decay, and others. Corequisites: Registration in CHE 101
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 4 credit course is $20.00 ($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 Social Sciences
General Psychology - PSY 130 - 3 credits (Crown College)
Instructor: Angie Smith
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 introduction to the discipline of psychology, including the principles, methods, vocabulary, and major theories in the study of human behavior. Applications of psychology for life and ministry will be examined. Biblical teaching will be brought to bear on the subject matter to enable the student to develop a Christian perspective of psychology.
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.