High School Courses
MSC Online courses meet Minnesota Academic standards and graduation requirements, as well as the national technology standards for students (NETS-S). All courses are taught by teachers licensed by the State of Minnesota in the subject being taught. For more detailed information about Minnesota academic standard alignment, contact MSC Online. National Technology Standards for Students (NETS-S) can be viewed at the NETS web site.
COURSE CREDITS: All courses are semester-long (.5 credit) courses, equivalent of 90 instructional hours. Courses with designated Part A/Semester 1 & Part B/Semester 2, are two-semester, year-long courses for 1.0 credit, however, any course may be taken as a single course part for .5 credit. Curriculum is broken into units that are taught in tandem with the framework students need to develop strong study skills.
COURSE MATERIALS: Some courses may require additional materials or equipment, as noted in its course description. It will be the responsibility of the local district to obtain the additional materials.
HONORS + ADDITIONAL RIGOR COURSES: A number of courses have additional curriculum rigor to help meet individual student needs. In courses which also offer Honors curriculum, students do more extensive writing and research that require more analytical thinking.
All courses are available on a rolling-enrollment basis for students who need to make up courses or credits, or who want to take additional courses for graduation, enrichment, or college preparation.
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Available Courses
Creative Writing: Unleashing the Core of Your Imagination
Additional Rigor Course Also Available
Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance 1B: Targeting Your Business Insight
Personal Finance and Money Management
Workplace and Internship Readiness: Preparing for Work & Life
Computing for College & Careers 1B: Refining Your Interests
