Dual Credit Courses
Explore your dual credit options! Racer Academy courses are offered in a variety of formats, including online, at participating high schools, and on Murray State’s campus—giving you the flexibility to find courses that work for you.
2026-2027 Online Racer Academy Dual Credit Courses
Note: More course options may be available at Murray State's campus and at high schools.
View all course options
Courses may be available on Murray State's campus or at your high school. To view our "live" schedule of dual credit courses, follow these steps:
- View the Schedule of Courses and select the appropriate Term.
- Click the funnel icon to view Filters.
- Click on Racer Academy and select the option "Racer Academy Only." Click Apply.
Don't see the course you need listed? Contact us at msu.raceracademy@murraystate.edu to check on course availability.
Students cannot register for a course themselves. They must submit the Registration Request form.
Courses requiring test scores or prerequisites
- CHE 105 - Intro to Chemistry: Math ACT score of at least 20 or math SAT score of at least 520
- CSC 199 - Intro. to Information Technology: Math ACT score of at least 19 or math SAT score of at least 510 or KYOTE score of 22 on the Mathematics College Readiness Exam or KYOTE score of 14 on the College Algebra Exam or SAT Math of 510.
- ENG 105 - Critical Reading, Writing, & Inquiry: ACT English score of at least 18 and Reading score of at least 20 or minimum ACT English score of 18 and minimum ACT Reading score of 20 or minimum SAT Writing and Language score of 490 and minimum SAT Reading score of 490 or KYOTE score of 6 or above in English and 20 or above in Reading.
- MAT 117 - Mathematical Concepts: ACT math standard score of at least 19 or SAT math standard score of at least 510 or KYOTE Math readiness of 22.
- MAT 140 - College Algebra: ACT math standard score of at least 22 or SAT math standard score of at least 540 or KYOTE College Algebra Exam of 15 or more or mathematics readiness of 27.
- MAT 145 - Trigonometry: ACT math standard score of at least 22 or SAT math standard score of at least 540 or KYOTE College Algebra Exam of 15 or more or mathematics readiness of 27.
- MAT 150 - Algebra & Trigonometry: ACT math standard score of at least 23 or SAT math standard score of at least 550 or KYOTE Calculus of 12. Restriction: A student who receives credit for MAT 150 may not receive credit for MAT 130, 140 or 145. (Credit or the combination of MAT 140 and MAT 145 will substitute for MAT 150.)
- SPA 102 - Social Interactions in Spanish: SPA 101 or Placement Exam.
- SPA 201 - Intercultural Communications in Spanish: SPA 102 or Placement Exam.
Racer Academy Tracks
Complete an optional Racer Academy Track to help you get started with your college major. Each Track has required courses and no substitutions may be made. Students can only receive one Track certificate. Only courses taken at Murray State will count towards the Track requirements. Transfer work from other institutions will not apply.
Track Options
Official class descriptions are available in the Course Catalog.
Choose four of the following courses:
- AGR 100: Animal Science
- AGR 140: Plant Science
- AGR 160: Horticultural Science
- AGR 182: Introduction to Veterinary Science
- AGR 199: Contemporary Consumer Issues in Food, Fiber and Natural Resources
Official class descriptions are available in the Course Catalog.
Choose four of the following courses:
- AGR 199: Contemporary Consumer Issues in Food, Fiber and Natural Resources
- CNM 135: Introduction to Cybersecurity and Network Management
- EDU 180: Exploring the Teaching Profession
- EDU 280: Educating for Human Development
- ECO 190: Consumer Economics
- NLS 290: Community Engagement and the Nonprofit Sector
Official class descriptions are available in the Course Catalog.
Choose four of the following courses:
- AGR 199: Contemporary Consumer Issues in Food, Fiber and Natural Resources or ECO 190: Consumer Economics or EES 110 (3): World Geography
- COM 161: Introduction to Public Speaking
- CIV 201: World Civilizations to 1500
- EES 125: Weather and Climate or EES 199: Earth Science
- MAT 117: Mathematical Concepts or MAT 140: College Algebra
- THD 104: The Theatrical Experience
- Language course: POR (Portuguese) or SPA (Spanish)
Quick Links
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RacerMail - Students: Check your email often. All communication from the university will be sent to your Murray State Gmail account.
Canvas - Courses may be delivered in Canvas.
Contact Racer Academy
Lisa Schmidt
Dual Credit Coordinator
313 Lowry Center
For adding new instructors, scheduling, admission, grade submission to counselors, school visits, and school district billing. Individual student billing should be directed to Matthew Jones, mjones1@murraystate.edu or 270.809.4211.