What is Concurrent Enrollment?
Concurrent Enrollment courses, sometimes referred to as dual credit, dual enrollment, or college in the schools, are college courses made available through the PSEO program. These courses are offered at high schools and are taught by high school teachers, who are mentored by an NHCC faculty member. Concurrent Enrollment courses are permitted for high school students seeking both high school and college credit. This program allows students the opportunity to experience the academic rigor of college curriculum and strengthen their study skills in a high school environment.
What courses are we currently offering?
| High School: | Course: | |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | FYE 1020: First Year Experience | |
| HIST 1200: History of the United States through 1877 | ||
| HIST 1010: World History: Origins to 1300 | ||
| SOC 1110: Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Champlin Park | COMM1010: Fundamentals of Public Speaking | |
| Hopkins | HLTH 1010: Medical Terminology | |
| Osseo | BUS 1440: Personal Financial Planning | |
| St. Louis Park | BUS 1110: Intro to Business | |
| BUS 1440: Personal Financial Planning | ||
| BUS 1440: Personal Financial Planning | ||
| Wayzata | ART 2901: Graphic Design Tools I | |
| BUS 1440: Personal Financial Planning | ||
| BUS 2200: Principles of Management |
*Note: You can find each of the course descriptions on our website.
What You Need to Know
If you are a student from a participating high school, have a 2.0 GPA or higher, and are interested in taking a Concurrent Enrollment course, set up a meeting with your high school counselor to learn more. Your counselor will help you determine if the course is a good fit for you and ensure you will still be on track to your high school graduation.
If you decide to participate in the Concurrent Enrollment program, review our student handbook to help maximize your Concurrent Enrollment experience. Please review the information included to ensure a smooth and rewarding experience at NHCC.
Within the first two weeks of class, you will need to submit an online admission application, complete our short online orientation, and register for the course. Please do not apply or register prior to the course starting.
As part of our orientation process, students must fill out and sign the Concurrent Enrollment Form.
We are excited that you are interested in either teaching in NHCC's Concurrent Enrollment Program! Concurrent enrollment facilitates close collaboration between high school teachers and college faculty that fosters alignment of secondary and post-secondary curriculum. We have created the teacher, faculty, and administrator handbook tto help you familiarize yourself with our Concurrent Enrollment program and the roles of everyone involved. Please review the information included.
Instructor Credentials
Concurrent enrollment instructors are essentially adjuncts, considered an extension of the NHCC faculty. As such, instructors must meet credentialing qualifications in their field, in alignment with MinnState policy 3.32.
If you are interested in partnering with NHCC to offer a Concurrent Enrollment course at your high school, please visit our partners page!
All program documents and forms can be found on NHCC's D2L website. Grades must be submitted within five (5) business days after the course has ended. High school teachers should upload student grades, while faculty mentors officially submit student grades through eServices.
Both the eServices and D2L website can be accessed by logging in with your StarID and password. If you need help remembering your log-in information, go to starid.minnstate.edu/ for help.
Thank you for your interest in partnering with NHCC in our Concurrent Enrollment program! To learn about our Concurrent Enrollment Program, we encourage you to review our teacher, faculty, and administrator handbook.
As administrators and counselors, you are a key component within the program and designing a successful partnership. Please visit our K12 partners page to get started!
A Guide To Registration
Check out the video below for detailed steps on how to apply, register, and more. Once you open the video, click on the 3 lines in the upper left-hand corner to see the different chapters of information. You can click on a chapter to skip to a specific part of the video.
We've also included step-by-step instructions for application and registration.
NHCC’s Concurrent Enrollment Program is accredited by the National Alliance for Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships. NACEP is the only accreditor of concurrent enrollment programs in the nation. Accreditation is required by Minnesota statute and helps assure students are receiving an identical classroom experience as students on campus. For more information, visit NACEP at www.nacep.org.
Why is NACEP accreditation so important?
- Provides students with as close to a true postsecondary experience as possible.
- Students will experience the same level of course rigor as our campus students.
- Instructors are held to the same credentials as our college faculty.
- Students are taught to the same learning outcomes as campus students.
- Assurance from other institutions that the course will prepare students for postsecondary rigor.
- The various NACEP standards provide checks and balances to help K12 and postsecondary schools align courses.
Contact Us
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Lindsey Gunnerson Gutsch, M.S. - Director of K-12 Partnerships & Perkins Grant
763-488-0283
lindsey.gutsch@nhcc.edu
Assistant Director of Admissions & Outreach
Candice Bartelle
763-488-0268
candice.bartelle@nhcc.edu