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Minnesota High School Students: Get a Head Start at Bethany
Bethany participates in the State of Minnesota’s Post Secondary Enrollment Options program which provides high school Juniors and Seniors an opportunity to enroll full- or part-time in college courses without charge for books or tuition. Starting your education at Bethany through our PSEO program ensures a strong foundation and a smooth transition into your major after high school graduation.
As a PSEO student at Bethany, you may attend part time (up to 11 credits) or full time (12 to 15 credits) for the fall and/or spring term. If space is available, you may enroll in any of the courses on the list of PSEO-eligible courses. You can take your classes on campus, online if available, or a combination.
Students who choose to enroll full-time on-campus must take a 100-level religion course and SMNR 101 Freshmen Seminar in their first semester on campus.
PSEO Program Requirements
- Junior or Senior in high school (Freshmen and Sophomores are not eligible)
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale)
- A minimum composite ACT of 23
All PSEO applicants must submit as part of the application process:
- Application for Admission
- Essay (prompt in application)
- Official High School Transcript
- ACT/SAT scores
- A letter of recommendation (one of which is from your high school guidance counselor)
- Complete and submit a PSEO state form (contact your high school counselor)
- Online Learner Contract (only required of students taking classes online)
- Campus Visit (required if taking classes on campus, encouraged for online students)
Application Deadlines
The application deadline is April 30 for Fall semester and November 15 for Spring semester. Students should complete the application process in the semester prior to planned enrollment. Apply online.
More Information
For more information about the Post Secondary Enrollment Options program (sometimes also known as post-op or PSEOP) at Bethany Lutheran College please contact the Admissions Office.
Bethany Lutheran College PSEO Approved Courses
2024 Academic Catalog
Note: Not all courses are available every semester. Please view the Printable Course List and cross-reference the Closed Classes List for the applicable semester to check availability. For your first semester at Bethany, contact the Registrar to register for classes. For your second or later semesters, you may register on MyBLC. The PSEO Approved courses listed below fulfill the listed General Education Objectives.
Objective #1: Christian faith
- RELG108 Essentials of Christianity I or RELG110 Introduction to Christianity I 2 cr.
- RELG109 Essentials of Christianity II or RELG111 Introduction to Christianity II 2 cr.
- (RELG108 is to be followed by RELG109; RELG110 is to be followed by RELG111)
- RELG2XX Sophomore Year 3 cr.
Objective #2a: Demonstrate intellectual skills
History
- ARTS105 Art History I Prehistory to the Gothic Period 3 cr.
- ARTS106 Art History II Renaissance to Realism 3 cr.
- ARTS107 Art History III Modernism 3 cr.
- HIST111 Ancient Medieval Europe 3 cr.
- HIST122 Modern World Civilizations 3 cr.
- HIST207 History of USA I 3 cr.
- HIST208 History of USA II 3 cr.
- MUSC221 Music History I: Middle Ages & Renaissance 3 cr.
- MUSC222 Music History II: Baroque & Classical Eras 3 cr.
- PHIL202 Introduction to Philosophy 3 cr.
Literature
Objective #2b: Demonstrate creative skills
Objective #2c: Demonstrate problem-solving
- MATH110 Math Problem Solving 4 cr.
- MATH115 Quantitative Reasoning 4 cr.
- MATH130 Applied Algebra and Trigonometry 3 cr.
- MATH151 Calculus I 4 cr.
- MATH152 Calculus II 4 cr.
Science (3-4 credits)
- BIOL101 Principles of Biology and Lab 4 cr.
- BIOL151 General Biology I and Lab 4 cr.
- BIOL152 General Biology II and Lab 4 cr.
- CHEM105 The Chemistry of Art and Lab 4 cr.
- CHEM107 General, Organic and Biochemistry and Lab 5 cr.
- CHEM113 General Chemistry I and Lab 5 cr.
- PHYS101 Descriptive Physics and Lab 4 cr.
- PHYS151 College Physics I and Lab 4 cr.
- PHYS213 General Physics I and Lab 5 cr.
Objective #3a: Demonstrate understanding of personal responsibility
- BUSN101 Introduction to Business 3 cr.
- COMM212 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.
- COMM230 Argument and Advocacy 3 cr.
- ECON203 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 cr.
- ECON204 Principles of Microeconomics 3 cr.
- HLTH103 Healthful Living 3 cr.
- HLTH201 Nutrition 3 cr.
- LEGL210 Introduction to Legal Studies 3 cr.
- PHIL201 Logic and Critical Thinking 3 cr.
- PHIL204 Ethics 3 cr.
- PLSC105 American Government 3 cr.
- PSYC100 General Psychology 3 cr.
- PSYC120 Human Growth and Development 3 cr.
- SOCL101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr.
Objective #3b: Demonstrate an understanding of public responsibility
Objective #4: Develop habits of thinking that apply to a fulfilling life of learning
- SMNR101 Freshman Seminar 2 cr.
Additional Graduation Requirement: International Language
Waived if 2 full years of the same language in high school.
Additional Options
These courses do not fulfill Bethany Gen Ed. requirements but are eligible for PSEO:
- BIOL280 Medical Terminology 3 cr.
- CHEM114 General Chemistry II and Lab 5 cr.
- COMS103 Intro to Programming I 3 cr.
- COMS104 Intro to Programming II 3 cr.
- GEOG101 Physical Geography 3 cr.
- MATH120 Introduction to Statistics 3 cr.
- PHYS152 College Physics II and Lab 4 cr.
- SOCL240 Criminal Deviance and Justice 3 cr.