Course Registration
Don't just pick your classes ... plan your future!
Did you know that the classes chosen today can save time and money in the future? Students that have some idea of what to do post-high school, courses selected now can help get them there faster. And if students are still exploring possible career choices, now is the time to try new things to find out what they love (or don't love!)
The Pathways program helps students EXPLORE career options and PLAN their class schedules each year to help them ACHIEVE those specific career goals.
Registration for the 2025-26 school year opens Monday, Jan. 27 and runs through Sunday, Feb. 9.
PowerSchool Registration Guide
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2025-26
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Graduation
Requirements -
Post-Secondary
Requirements -
All Course
Offerings -
Explore
Pathways -
College Credit
Opportunities
2025-26
Registration
Five Easy Steps to Register:
- Review the graduation requirements to make sure you’re on track for graduation.
- Select core courses in English (Language Arts), social studies, math, science, art, health, and physical education.
- Think about what you want to accomplish after high school and make sure you’re doing all you can to prepare now.
- Consider Universal Electives, look for early college credit opportunities, and explore Pathways areas.
- Fill out the Course Builder and register for classes in POWERSCHOOL
For assistance, please contact the student's Pony Center.
*NOTE: TO FINISH REGISTERING, EACH STUDENT MUST HAVE 17 SELECTED COURSES (Six COURSES FIRST SEMESTER/Six COURSES SECOND SEMESTER/Five ALTERNATES)
2025-26 Course Registration & Academic Planning Guide
See all available courses in the Registration Guide and read more detail, including descriptions and prerequisites for each class on the Course Offerings webpage.
Graduation
Requirements
Graduation Requirements
The Board of Education requires a minimum of 43* credits in grades 9-12.
Required credits include:
English: 8 credits
Social Studies: 8 credits
Math: 6 credits
Science: 6 credits
Arts: 2 credits
Health: 1 credit
Physical Education: 1 credit
Personal Finance*: 1 credit
Addition Electives: 11 credits
The Board of Education requires 43 credits for graduation year 2024-2027. *For graduation class of 2028 and beyond the Board of Education requires 44 credits for graduation with an additional course in Personal Finance.
Post-Secondary
Requirements
Considering full or part time employment; Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard?
The following credits are needed:
English: 8 credits
Math: 6 credits
Science: 6 credits
Social Studies: 8 credits
World Language: Not required
Arts: 2 credits
Heading to vocational, technical or community college?
Be sure to inquire about requirements for your school of choice. Here are a few examples of what is expected:
Vocational and Technical Schools Community College
Century College, Dunwoody, St. Paul Tech
English: 8 credits
Math: 6 credits
Science: 6 credits
Social Studies: 8 credits
World Language: Not required
Arts: 2 credits
Community College
Century College, Normandale, Anoka-Ramsey
English: 8 credits
Math: 6 credits
Science: 6 credits
Social Studies: 8 credits
World Language: Not required
Arts: 2 credits
Heading to college?
Be sure to inquire about requirements for your school of choice. Here are a few examples of what is expected:
Traditional Four Year College
St. Cloud State, Minnesota State, UW-River Falls, UW-Stout
English: 8 credits
Math: 6-8 credits
Science: 6-8 credits
Social Studies: 8 credits
World Language: Completion of Level 2
Arts: 2 credits
Selective Four Year College
University of Minnesota, Gustavus, St. Olaf, University of Wisconsin
English: 8 credits
Math: 8 credits
Science: 8 credits
Social Studies: 8 credits
World Language: Completion of Level 3 or 4
Arts: 2 credits
Highly Selective College
Harvard, Carleton College, MIT
English: 8 credits
Math: 8 credits
Science: 8 credits
Social Studies: 8 credits
World Language: Completion of Level 4 or 5 (AP level desirable)
Arts: 2+ credits
Math: 8 credits
Science: 8 credits
Social Studies: 8 credits
World Language: Completion of Level 4 or 5 (AP level desirable)
Arts: 2+ credits
All Course
Offerings
Registration Index (All Courses)
- Agriscience
- Art
- AVID
- Business
- Education
- Health
- Industrial Technology
- Language Arts
- Marketing
- Math
- Multilingual Learners
- Music
- Physical Education
- Science
- Social Studies
- Special Education
- Universal Electives
- World Language
- 916 Career and Tech
Agriscience
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: Physical Science
Credits: 1 semester(c510) + 1 semester (c512) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Physical Science
Credits: 1 semester(c510L) + 1 semester (c512L) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Biology or AP Biology
Credits: 1 semester(c970) + 1 semester (c972) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Fish and Wildlife 1
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Biology
Credits: 1 semester
College Credit Opportunity: University of Minnesota (Learn more about early college credit options)
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Biology or AP Biology
Credits: 1 semester
Program of Study: Science
Prerequisite: For Food Science B: Successful completion of Food Science A
Credits: 1 semester (G525) + 1 semester (G527) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Art
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Recommended Clay & Sculpture I with C or higher
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Graphic Design I
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Recommended Drawing I with C or higher
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Recommended Metals Jewelry I with C or higher
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Recommended Painting I with C or higher
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Recommended Photography I with C or higher
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Intro to Video Production
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Recommended : Intro to Video Production or teacher approval
Credits: 1 semester
College Credit Opportunity: Articulated (ACC) through Century College
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester (l534) + 1 semester (l536) = 2 credits for a year long course
AVID
Prerequisite: AVID 9
Credits: 1 semester (av500A) + 1 semester (av502B) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: AVID 10
Credits: 1 semester (av504A) + 1 semester (av506B) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: AVID 11
Credits: 1 semester (av508A) + 1 semester (av510B) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Application process
Credits: 1 semester (av512A) + 1 semester (av514B) = 2 credits for a year long course
Business
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Accounting I
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
College Credit Opportunity: Articulated (ACC) through Century College
Education
Health
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: Physical Science
Credits: 1 semester(c510) + 1 semester (c512) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Physical Science
Credits: 1 semester(c510L) + 1 semester (c512L) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Must be in 11th or 12th grade, B or better in Chemistry
Credits: 1 semester(c690) + 1 semester (c692) = 2 credits for a year long course
College Credit Opportunity: College in the Schools (CIS) with University of Minnesota
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester(c694) + 1 semester (c696) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Chemistry A/B
Credits: 1 semester(c960) + 1 semester (c962) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Biology or AP Biology
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Health class requirement.
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1
College Credit: Articulated College Credit(ACC) through Century College
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
College Credit Opportunity: Articulated (ACC) through Century College
Industrial Technology
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Metals Technology I
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Metals Technology I
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester (i570) + 1 semester (i572) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester (i580) + 1 semester (i582) = 2 credits for a year long course
Project Lead The Way
Prerequisite: Intro to Engineering or teacher recommendation
Credits: 1 semester (i584) + 1 semester (i586) = 2 credits for a year long course
Project Lead The Way
Prerequisite: Intro to Engineering or teacher recommendation
Credits: 2 semesters
Project Lead The Way
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Metals Technology I
Credits: 1 semester (i650) + 1 semester (i652) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Woodworking I
Credits: 1 semester (i670) + 1 semester (i672) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Metals Technology II
Credits: 1 semester (i750) + 1 semester (i752) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Woodworking II
Credits: 1 semester (i770) + 1 semester (i772) = 2 credits for a year long course
Language Arts
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester (l100) + 1 semester (l102) = 2 credits for a year long course
Program of Study: Core Curriculum & Universal Electives
Prerequisite: none
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester (l105) + 1 semester (l107) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester (L110) + 1 semester (L112) = 2 credits for a year long course
Program of Study: Arts, Film & Communications
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester (l120) + 1 semester (l122) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester (l210) + 1 semester (l220) = 2 credits for a year long course
Program of Study: Core Curriculum & Universal Electives
Prerequisite: none
College Credit Opportunity: College in the Schools (CIS) through Bethel University
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester (l300) + 1 semester (l310) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester (l534) + 1 semester (l536) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Program of Study: Core Curriculum & Universal Electives
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 1 semester
Program of Study: Core Curriculum & Universal Electives
Prerequisite: none
College Credit Opportunity: Concurrent Enrollment through Minnesota State University
Program of Study: Core Curriculum & Universal Electives
Prerequisite: none
College Credit Opportunity: Concurrent Enrollment through Minnesota State University
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester (lr30) + 1 semester (lr32) = 2 credits for a year long course
Program of Study: Core Curriculum & Universal Electives
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Marketing
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
College Credit Opportunity: Articulated (ACC) through Century College
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Math
Prerequisite: Algebra or Algebra with Quads
Credits: 1 semester (i908) + 1 semester (i909) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester (m536) + 1 semester (m538) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Algebra or Algebra with Quads
Credits: 1 semester (m546) + 1 semester (m548) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Algebra (recommended C- or better) or Algebra with Quads (recommended C- or better)
Credits: 1 semester (m550) + 1 semester (m552) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Algebra (recommended with semester grades less than C-)
Credits: 1 semester (m553) + 1 semester (m554) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Geometry (recommended C- or better) or Algebra II Concepts
Credits: 1 semester (m560) + 1 semester (m562) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Algebra II (recommended C- or better)
Credits: 1 semester (m564) + 1 semester (m566) = 2 credits for a year long course
Program of Study: Core Curriculum & Universal Electives
Prerequisite: Algebra II
College Credit Opportunity: College in the Schools (CIS) through the University of Minnesota
Prerequisite: Algebra III (recommended C- or better)
Credits: 1 semester (m580) + 1 semester (m582) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 1 semester (m800) + 1 semester (m801) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Precalculus (recommended B- or better)
Credits: 1 semester (m950) + 1 semester (m952) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: AP Calculus AB I & II or Precalculus with teacher recommendation
Credits: 1 semester (m954) + 1 semester (m956) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Algebra II (recommended B- or better) and Algebra III (recommended C- or better)
Credits: 1 semester (m960) + 1 semester (m962) = 2 credits for a year long course
Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering
AP
Multilingual Learners
Music
Prerequisite: Participation in 8th grade band
Credits: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Participation in eighth grade orchestra
Credits: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Audition
Credits: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Audition
Credits: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Audition
Credits: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Participation in 9th grade orchestra
Credits: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Audition
Credits: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Audition
Credits: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Audition
College Credit Opportunity: Concurrent Enrollment (CE) with Century College (Learn more about early college credit options)
Program of Study: Core Curriculum & Universal Electives
Prerequisite: None
College Credit Opportunity: Concurrent Enrollment (CE) through Century College
Prerequisite: Audition
Credits: 2 semesters
College Credit Opportunity: Concurrent Enrollment (CE) with Century College (Learn more about early college credit options)
Prerequisite: Audition
Credits: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 2 semesters
Physical Education
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Articulated (ACC) through Century College
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation with focus on students that demonstrate maturity to participate with ALL students regardless of ability levels. Priority will be given to upperclassmen.
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Personal Fitness & Sport, Fitness for Life OR Weight Training
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester(p560) + 1 semester (p562) = 2 credits for a year long course
Science
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: Physical Science
Credits: 1 semester(c510) + 1 semester (c512) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Physical Science
Credits: 1 semester(c510L) + 1 semester (c512L) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 (or concurrent enrollment) AND Physical Science or STEM Physical Science AND in Grades 10, 11, 12
Credits: 1 semester(c550) + 1 semester (c552) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 (or concurrent enrollment) AND Physical Science or STEM Physical Science
Credits: 1 semester(c550ol) + 1 semester (c552ol) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 AND Physical Science or STEM Physical Science
Credits: 1 semester(c570) + 1 semester (c572) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Physical Science or STEM Physical Science
Credits: 1 semester(c584) + 1 semester (c586) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: AP or CE Calculus, General Physics recommended
Credits: 1 semester(c670) + 1 semester (c672) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Geometry (recommended: Physical Science or STEM Physical Science)
Credits: 1 semester(c680) + 1 semester (c682) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Must be in 11th or 12th grade, B or better in Chemistry
Credits: 1 semester(c690) + 1 semester (c692) = 2 credits for a year long course
College Credit Opportunity: College in the Schools (CIS) with University of Minnesota
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester(c694) + 1 semester (c696) = 2 credits for a year long course
Program of Study: Core Curriculum & Universal Electives
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: Chemistry or AP Chemistry (Biology strongly recommended)
Credits: 1 semester(c950) + 1 semester (c952) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Chemistry A/B
Credits: 1 semester(c960) + 1 semester (c962) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Biology or AP Biology
Credits: 1 semester(c970) + 1 semester (c972) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Biology or AP Biology
Credits: 1 semester
Program of Study: Science
Prerequisite: For Food Science B: Successful completion of Food Science A
Credits: 1 semester (G525) + 1 semester (G527) = 2 credits for a year long course
Social Studies
Program of Study: Core Curriculum & Universal Electives
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester(s100) + 1 semester (s101) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Recommended B or higher in current Social Studies class
Credits: 1 semester(s105) + 1 semester (s106) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester(s110) + 1 semester (s112) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester(s210) + 1 semester (s212) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Program of Study: Core Curriculum & Universal Electives
Prerequisite: Students must also register for S315 - Economics
College Credit Opportunity: Concurrent Enrollment (CE) through Minnesota State University
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Recommended B in AP US History of A in US History
Credits: 1 semester(s917) + 1 semester (s918) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Recommended B in AP Human Geography or A in Global Studies
Credits: 1 semester(s930) + 1 semester (s932) = 2 credits for a year long course
Program of Study: Core Curriculum & Universal Electives
Prerequisite: None
College Credit Opportunity: Concurrent Enrollment (CE) through Minnesota State University
Program of Study: Health Science & Human Services
Prerequisite: None
College Credit Opportunity: Concurrent Enrollment (CE) through Minnesota State University
Special Education
Universal Electives
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 3 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 3 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Intro to Video Production
Credits: 1 semester
World Language
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester(w510) + 1 semester (w512) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester(w530) + 1 semester (w532) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester(w560) + 1 semester (w562) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: ASL I
Credits: 1 semester(w610) + 1 semester (w612) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: French I
Credits: 1 semester(w630) + 1 semester (w632) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Must successfully meet the standards in Spanish I (Grade of C- or higher). Students with with a D+ or lower should retake level I to improve their skills.
Credits: 1 semester(w660) + 1 semester (w662) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: ASL II
Credits: 1 semester(w710) + 1 semester (w712) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: successful completion of French II
Credits: 1 semester(w730) + 1 semester (w732) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Successfully meeting standards in Spanish II (Grade of B- or higher); making progress toward standards (Grade of C+ or lower requires teacher recommendation)
Credits: 1 semester(w760) + 1 semester (w762) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: ASL III
Credits: 1 semester(w810) + 1 semester (w812) = 2 credits for a year long course
College Credit Opportunity: Concurrent Enrollment (CE) with Mankato
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French III
Credits: 1 semester(w830) + 1 semester (w832) = 2 credits for a year long course
College Credit Opportunity: Concurrent Enrollment with Minnesota State University
Prerequisite: Successfully meeting standards in Spanish III (Grade of C or higher); making progress toward standards (Grade of C- or lower requires teacher recommendation).
Credits: 1 semester(w860) + 1 semester (w862) = 2 SAHS credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French IV
Credits: 1 semester(w930) + 1 semester (w932) = 2 credits for a year long course
College Credit Opportunity: Concurrent Enrollment (CE) with Minnesota State University
Prerequisite: Successfully meeting standards in Spanish IV (Grade of B- or higher); making progress toward standards (Grade of C+ or lower) requires teacher recommendations.
Credits: 1 semester(w960 + 1 semester (w962) = 2 credits for a year long course
College Credit Opportunity: College In Schools (CIS) with Bethel University = 3 semester college credits (Learn more about early college credit options)
916 Career and Tech
Seniors may take courses taught at Northeast Metro 916, a career and technical education program located at Century College. Students who successfully complete the course may earn college credit if they enroll at Century College.
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 3 semester
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Credits: 3 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Explore
Pathways
Pathways & Programs of Study
- Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
- Arts, Film & Communications
- Business, Finance & Marketing
- Core Curriculum & Universal Electives
- Digital Technologies
- Health Sciences & Human Services
- Trades & Industry
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Geometry (recommended: Physical Science or STEM Physical Science)
Credits: 1 semester(c680) + 1 semester (c682) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Biology or AP Biology
Credits: 1 semester(c970) + 1 semester (c972) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Fish and Wildlife 1
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Biology
Credits: 1 semester
College Credit Opportunity: University of Minnesota (Learn more about early college credit options)
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Biology or AP Biology
Credits: 1 semester
Program of Study: Science
Prerequisite: For Food Science B: Successful completion of Food Science A
Credits: 1 semester (G525) + 1 semester (G527) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Interview with Pathways Coordinator to determine if this course is a good fit
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Pathways Career Seminar
Credits: 1 semester
Arts, Film & Communications
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Recommended Clay & Sculpture I with C or higher
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Graphic Design I
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Recommended Drawing I with C or higher
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Recommended Metals Jewelry I with C or higher
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Recommended Painting I with C or higher
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Recommended Photography I with C or higher
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Intro to Video Production
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Recommended : Intro to Video Production or teacher approval
Credits: 1 semester
College Credit Opportunity: Articulated (ACC) through Century College
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Program of Study: Arts, Film & Communications
Prerequisite: None
Business, Finance & Marketing
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Accounting I
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
College Credit Opportunity: Articulated (ACC) through Century College
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
College Credit Opportunity: Articulated (ACC) through Century College
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Interview with Pathways Coordinator to determine if this course is a good fit
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Pathways Career Seminar
Credits: 1 semester
Core Curriculum & Universal Electives
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Recommended Clay & Sculpture I with C or higher
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Graphic Design I
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Recommended Drawing I with C or higher
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Recommended Metals Jewelry I with C or higher
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Recommended Painting I with C or higher
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Recommended Photography I with C or higher
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Intro to Video Production
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Recommended : Intro to Video Production or teacher approval
Credits: 1 semester
College Credit Opportunity: Articulated (ACC) through Century College
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: AVID 9
Credits: 1 semester (av500A) + 1 semester (av502B) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: AVID 10
Credits: 1 semester (av504A) + 1 semester (av506B) = 2 credits for a year long course
Digital Technologies
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Algebra or Algebra with Quads
Credits: 1 semester (i908) + 1 semester (i909) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 1 semester (m800) + 1 semester (m801) = 2 credits for a year long course
Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering
AP
Prerequisite: Interview with Pathways Coordinator to determine if this course is a good fit
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Pathways Career Seminar
Credits: 1 semester
Health Sciences & Human Services
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 3 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 3 semester
Prerequisite: Physical Science
Credits: 1 semester(c510L) + 1 semester (c512L) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 (or concurrent enrollment) AND Physical Science or STEM Physical Science AND in Grades 10, 11, 12
Credits: 1 semester(c550) + 1 semester (c552) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 (or concurrent enrollment) AND Physical Science or STEM Physical Science
Credits: 1 semester(c550ol) + 1 semester (c552ol) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Must be in 11th or 12th grade, B or better in Chemistry
Credits: 1 semester(c690) + 1 semester (c692) = 2 credits for a year long course
College Credit Opportunity: College in the Schools (CIS) with University of Minnesota
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester(c694) + 1 semester (c696) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Chemistry or AP Chemistry (Biology strongly recommended)
Credits: 1 semester(c950) + 1 semester (c952) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Chemistry A/B
Credits: 1 semester(c960) + 1 semester (c962) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Biology or AP Biology
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1
College Credit: Articulated College Credit(ACC) through Century College
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
College Credit Opportunity: Articulated (ACC) through Century College
Trades & Industry
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 (or concurrent enrollment) AND Physical Science or STEM Physical Science AND in Grades 10, 11, 12
Credits: 1 semester(c550) + 1 semester (c552) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 (or concurrent enrollment) AND Physical Science or STEM Physical Science
Credits: 1 semester(c550ol) + 1 semester (c552ol) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Physical Science or STEM Physical Science
Credits: 1 semester(c584) + 1 semester (c586) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: AP or CE Calculus, General Physics recommended
Credits: 1 semester(c670) + 1 semester (c672) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Chemistry A/B
Credits: 1 semester(c960) + 1 semester (c962) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Biology or AP Biology
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Metals Technology I
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Metals Technology I
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester (i570) + 1 semester (i572) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester (i580) + 1 semester (i582) = 2 credits for a year long course
Project Lead The Way
Prerequisite: Intro to Engineering or teacher recommendation
Credits: 1 semester (i584) + 1 semester (i586) = 2 credits for a year long course
Project Lead The Way
Prerequisite: Intro to Engineering or teacher recommendation
Credits: 2 semesters
Project Lead The Way
College Credit
Opportunities
Why would anyone want to start college in high school? Why not! If a student plans to continue their education after high school, save money, earn credits, and accelerate time to graduation!
*Always check with the technical school, community college or university of your choice for specific criteria in a program or major, as not all institutions will recognize these credit options.
College Credit Opportunities
- Accelerated Pathways
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- Articulated College Credit (ACC)
- College in the Schools (CIS)
- Concurrent Enrollment (CE)
- Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
- Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
- 916 Career & Tech (916)
Accelerated Pathways
We’ve partnered with Century College to design Accelerated Pathways - a unique Articulated College Credit (ACC) option. Accelerated Pathways are available in Business, Computer Science, and Exercise Science.
- Accelerated Pathways clearly outline what classes you can take at SAHS that align with required courses at Century College.
- Taking these courses guarantees college credit to accelerate degree completion (up to 70% of their AA degree completed at SAHS)!
- These credits can be used to complete a two-year degree at Century or transfer them to any Minnesota state university.
Advanced Placement (AP)
Students who successfully complete these college-level courses taught at the high school, and pass an AP exam, may be able to earn college credit at participating institutions.
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: AP or CE Calculus, General Physics recommended
Credits: 1 semester(c670) + 1 semester (c672) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Chemistry or AP Chemistry (Biology strongly recommended)
Credits: 1 semester(c950) + 1 semester (c952) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Chemistry A/B
Credits: 1 semester(c960) + 1 semester (c962) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Biology or AP Biology
Credits: 1 semester(c970) + 1 semester (c972) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Algebra or Algebra with Quads
Credits: 1 semester (i908) + 1 semester (i909) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Precalculus (recommended B- or better)
Credits: 1 semester (m950) + 1 semester (m952) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: AP Calculus AB I & II or Precalculus with teacher recommendation
Credits: 1 semester (m954) + 1 semester (m956) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Algebra II (recommended B- or better) and Algebra III (recommended C- or better)
Credits: 1 semester (m960) + 1 semester (m962) = 2 credits for a year long course
Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering
AP
Prerequisite: Recommended B or higher in current Social Studies class
Credits: 1 semester(s105) + 1 semester (s106) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Recommended B in AP US History of A in US History
Credits: 1 semester(s917) + 1 semester (s918) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Recommended B in AP Human Geography or A in Global Studies
Credits: 1 semester(s930) + 1 semester (s932) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Audition
Credits: 2 semesters
Articulated College Credit (ACC)
Articulated college credit courses are college courses offered at the high school, taught by a high school teacher. The courses are offered in partnership with a career or technical college (sometimes referred to as a two-year college). Students do not leave their high schools to enroll in these college classes. There are many ACC courses offered in each of our six Pathways: Arts, Film & Communications, Business, Healthcare and Human Services, Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, and Trades and Industry. Most of our ACC courses are articulated through Century College.
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Intro to Video Production
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Recommended : Intro to Video Production or teacher approval
Credits: 1 semester
College Credit Opportunity: Articulated (ACC) through Century College
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
College Credit Opportunity: Articulated (ACC) through Century College
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1
College Credit: Articulated College Credit(ACC) through Century College
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
College Credit Opportunity: Articulated (ACC) through Century College
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
College Credit Opportunity: Articulated (ACC) through Century College
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Articulated (ACC) through Century College
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester(p560) + 1 semester (p562) = 2 credits for a year long course
College in the Schools (CIS)
When a student takes a concurrent enrollment or College in the Schools courses, they are building a college transcript for free without having to leave school. Students do not have to take a high-stakes test at the end of the term to determine whether they possibly earn college credit. If a student earns a C- or higher, they are automatically awarded college credit, which can be transferred to most colleges after high school. Individual colleges and universities will determine which general education goal areas the credits will apply.
Prerequisite: Must be in 11th or 12th grade, B or better in Chemistry
Credits: 1 semester(c690) + 1 semester (c692) = 2 credits for a year long course
College Credit Opportunity: College in the Schools (CIS) with University of Minnesota
Prerequisite: Biology
Credits: 1 semester
College Credit Opportunity: University of Minnesota (Learn more about early college credit options)
Program of Study: Core Curriculum & Universal Electives
Prerequisite: none
College Credit Opportunity: College in the Schools (CIS) through Bethel University
Program of Study: Core Curriculum & Universal Electives
Prerequisite: Algebra II
College Credit Opportunity: College in the Schools (CIS) through the University of Minnesota
Prerequisite: Successfully meeting standards in Spanish III (Grade of C or higher); making progress toward standards (Grade of C- or lower requires teacher recommendation).
Credits: 1 semester(w860) + 1 semester (w862) = 2 SAHS credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: Successfully meeting standards in Spanish IV (Grade of B- or higher); making progress toward standards (Grade of C+ or lower) requires teacher recommendations.
Credits: 1 semester(w960 + 1 semester (w962) = 2 credits for a year long course
College Credit Opportunity: College In Schools (CIS) with Bethel University = 3 semester college credits (Learn more about early college credit options)
Concurrent Enrollment (CE)
When a student takes a concurrent enrollment or College in the Schools courses, they are building a college transcript for free without having to leave school. Students do not have to take a high-stakes test at the end of the term to determine whether they possibly earn college credit. If a student earns a C- or higher, they are automatically awarded college credit, which can be transferred to most colleges after high school. Individual colleges and universities will determine which general education goal areas the credits will apply.
Program of Study: Core Curriculum & Universal Electives
Prerequisite: none
College Credit Opportunity: Concurrent Enrollment through Minnesota State University
Program of Study: Core Curriculum & Universal Electives
Prerequisite: none
College Credit Opportunity: Concurrent Enrollment through Minnesota State University
Program of Study: Core Curriculum & Universal Electives
Prerequisite: Students must also register for S315 - Economics
College Credit Opportunity: Concurrent Enrollment (CE) through Minnesota State University
Program of Study: Core Curriculum & Universal Electives
Prerequisite: None
College Credit Opportunity: Concurrent Enrollment (CE) through Minnesota State University
Program of Study: Health Science & Human Services
Prerequisite: None
College Credit Opportunity: Concurrent Enrollment (CE) through Minnesota State University
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 1 semester
College Credit Opportunity: Concurrent Enrollment (CE) through Century College
Prerequisite: ASL II
Credits: 1 semester(w710) + 1 semester (w712) = 2 credits for a year long course
Prerequisite: ASL III
Credits: 1 semester(w810) + 1 semester (w812) = 2 credits for a year long course
College Credit Opportunity: Concurrent Enrollment (CE) with Mankato
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French III
Credits: 1 semester(w830) + 1 semester (w832) = 2 credits for a year long course
College Credit Opportunity: Concurrent Enrollment with Minnesota State University
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French IV
Credits: 1 semester(w930) + 1 semester (w932) = 2 credits for a year long course
College Credit Opportunity: Concurrent Enrollment (CE) with Minnesota State University
Program of Study: Core Curriculum & Universal Electives
Prerequisite: None
College Credit Opportunity: Concurrent Enrollment (CE) through Century College
Prerequisite: Audition
Credits: 2 semesters
College Credit Opportunity: Concurrent Enrollment (CE) with Century College (Learn more about early college credit options)
Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program that allows students in grades 10-12 to earn both high school and college credit while still in high school, through enrollment in and successful completion of college nonsectarian courses at eligible participating postsecondary institutions.
Most PSEO courses are offered on the campus of the postsecondary institution; some courses are offered online. Each participating college or university sets its own admissions requirements for enrollment into the PSEO courses.
Students in grades 11 and 12 may take PSEO courses on a full- or part-time basis; Grade 10 students are eligible to enroll in PSEO on a more limited basis (see note below). Students must meet the PSEO residency and eligibility requirements and abide by participation limits specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09. If a school district determines a pupil is not on track to graduate, she/he may continue to participate in PSEO on a term by term basis.
By March 1 of each year, or three weeks prior to the date a student registers for courses for the following school year, schools must provide PSEO information to all students in grades 8-11 and their families. To assist the district in planning, a student must inform the district by May 30 of each year of their intent to enroll in postsecondary courses during the following school year.
There is no charge to PSEO students for tuition, books or fees for items that are required to participate in a course; however, students may incur fees for equipment that becomes their property when the course or program is completed, textbooks that are not returned to the postsecondary institution according to their policies, or for tuition costs if they do not notify the district by May 30 and the district does not waive this date requirement.
Funds are available to help pay transportation expenses for qualifying students to participate in PSEO courses on college campuses. For more information on these funds, access the PSEO Mileage Reimbursement Program Instructions.
Enrolling in a PSEO course does not prohibit a student from participating in activities sponsored by the high school.
School districts must allow a PSEO student reasonable access to the high school building, computers and/or other technology resources during regular school hours to participate in PSEO courses, whether on-line or on campus.
Each year, districts must publish their grade-weighting policy on their website, including a list of courses for which students can earn weighted grades.
All courses taken through the PSEO program must meet graduation requirements. Districts must transfer credits earned in PSEO by a ratio prescribed in statute. Districts have the authority to decide which subject area and standards the PSEO course meets. If there is a dispute between the district and the student regarding the number of credits granted for a particular course, the student may appeal the board's decision to the commissioner. The commissioner's decision regarding the number of credits will be final.
Postsecondary institutions are required to allow PSEO students to enroll in online courses consistent with the institution’s policy regarding postsecondary student enrollment in online courses.
Grade 10 students may initially enroll in one Career and Technical Education (CTE) PSEO course if they receive a reading proficiency score of “meets” or “exceeds” on the grade 8 MCA. If grade 10 students taking a CTE PSEO course earn at least a grade C in that class, they may take additional CTE PSEO courses. If the student did not take the MCA in 8th-grade, another reading assessment accepted by the enrolling postsecondary institution can be substituted. For students with disabilities, there is an alternative option to demonstrate reading proficiency.
General PSEO Planning Timeline:
- Determine PSEO Institution(s) to apply to.
- Use your chosen PSEO institution's website as application guide.
- Review, sign and submit SAHS PSEO information and agreement.
- Plan a meeting with your SAHS Counselor about PSEO forms. Deadline to meet with your SAHS school counselor is May 30.
- Schedule placement test or gather test results if applicable
- Apply with all application materials (see below) to PSEO institution. Application deadlines for some PSEO institutions are April 1 and April 15.
- Wait for confirmation of acceptance/denial from PSEO institution
- Attend PSEO orientation/meet with PSEO institution advisor (May-Aug)
- Communicate your PSEO schedule with SAHS counselor and adjust your SAHS schedule to coordinate with PSEO schedule.
- Complete MDE Notice of Student Registration form (NOSR)
Application Materials
- PSEO Institution Application
- SAHS Transcript
- Test Scores (if applicable)
- Additional Materials (ex. U of M credit evaluation)
Century College PSEO Seminar
Information from PSEO Institutions
Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
Students who successfully complete the end-of-course assessments at the high school may receive college credit, scholarships, or admissions preferences at various higher education institutions, workforce certifications, and/or internship and other employment opportunities with industry partners.
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester (i580) + 1 semester (i582) = 2 credits for a year long course
Project Lead The Way
Prerequisite: Intro to Engineering or teacher recommendation
Credits: 1 semester (i584) + 1 semester (i586) = 2 credits for a year long course
Project Lead The Way
Prerequisite: Intro to Engineering or teacher recommendation
Credits: 2 semesters
Project Lead The Way
916 Career & Tech (916)
Seniors may take courses taught at Northeast Metro 916, a career and technical education program located at Century College. Students who successfully complete courses can earn college credit through Century College.
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 1 semester
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Credits: 3 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 3 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 1 semester