Dual Credit Courses

Official class descriptions are available in the Course Catalog.

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ENG 105 Critical Reading, Writing, and Inquiry - 4 credit hours

Instruction and practice in close reading, research, and critical thinking as applied to academic writing, with emphasis on analysis, synthesis, and argument. ENG 101 in combination with ENG 102 will substitute for ENG 105. International students admitted unconditionally may take ENG 105. Prerequisites: English ACT of at least 18 and Reading ACT score of at least 20.

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking - 3 credit hours

Organization and presentation of ideas through participation in frequent speech activities. Students present speeches to inform, solve problems and persuade. Communication needs of the individual students are considered and guidance is given by the instructor.

ECO 190  Consumer Economics - 3 credit hours

The course prepares the student to manage his or her own personal financial affairs in a competent manner as well as providing a foundation for later study and work in the financial planning field. Designed to meet the needs of both business and non-business majors. Cannot receive credit for both ECO 190 and FIN 230.

NTN 230 Nutrition - 3 credit hours

Principles of nutrition related to normal health include ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic factors that determine eating patterns; nutrient components of foods and their functions; physical and chemical processes of using food nutrients.

EDP 260 Psychology of Human Development - 3 credit hours

A study of the systematic changes in the cognitive, behavioral, social, and biological functioning of the individual across the developmental stages of life. Note: Cannot be counted toward both teacher certification and the psychology major or minor. Field hours required.

Official class descriptions are available in the Course Catalog.

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ENG 105 Critical Reading, Writing, and Inquiry - 4 credit hours

Instruction and practice in close reading, research, and critical thinking as applied to academic writing, with emphasis on analysis, synthesis, and argument. ENG 101 in combination with ENG 102 will substitute for ENG 105. International students admitted unconditionally may take ENG 105. Prerequisites: English ACT of at least 18 and Reading ACT score of at least 20.

MAT 140 College Algebra - 4 credit hours

Course develops and extends the student’s basic algebra concepts and problem-solving skills in the context of functions, models, and applications. Topics include exponents and radicals, graphing, setting up and solving equations in linear, quadratic, and other forms, systems of equations, and operations on functions. Properties and applications of linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions are studied. Prerequisite: ACT math standard score of at least 21.

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking - 3 credit hours

Organization and presentation of ideas through participation in frequent speech activities. Students present speeches to inform, solve problems and persuade. Communication needs of the individual students are considered and guidance is given by the instructor.

ECO 190  Consumer Economics - 3 credit hours

The course prepares the student to manage his or her own personal financial affairs in a competent manner as well as providing a foundation for later study and work in the financial planning field. Designed to meet the needs of both business and non-business majors. Cannot receive credit for both ECO 190 and FIN 230.

CSC 199 Introduction to Information Technology - 3 credit hours

Course is designed for students pursuing any program of study. A student taking this course will gain competency with file management, word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation graphics software. In addition, the student will become familiar with general computer technology such as computer hardware, computer operations, networks, the Internet and the World Wide Web. Prerequisite: Math ACT score of at least 19.

Official class descriptions are available in the Course Catalog.

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ENG 105 Critical Reading, Writing, and Inquiry - 4 credit hours

Instruction and practice in close reading, research, and critical thinking as applied to academic writing, with emphasis on analysis, synthesis, and argument. ENG 101 in combination with ENG 102 will substitute for ENG 105. International students admitted unconditionally may take ENG 105. Prerequisites: English ACT of at least 18 and Reading ACT score of at least 20.

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking - 3 credit hours

Organization and presentation of ideas through participation in frequent speech activities. Students present speeches to inform, solve problems and persuade. Communication needs of the individual students are considered and guidance is given by the instructor.

ECO 190  Consumer Economics - 3 credit hours

The course prepares the student to manage his or her own personal financial affairs in a competent manner as well as providing a foundation for later study and work in the financial planning field. Designed to meet the needs of both business and non-business majors. Cannot receive credit for both ECO 190 and FIN 230.

CSC 199 Introduction to Information Technology - 3 credit hours

Course is designed for students pursuing any program of study. A student taking this course will gain competency with file management, word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation graphics software. In addition, the student will become familiar with general computer technology such as computer hardware, computer operations, networks, the Internet and the World Wide Web. Prerequisite: Math ACT score of at least 19.

BUS 215 Business Communication - 3 credit hours

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the principles of business communication and give him/her practice in solving business problems through the use of written communications, research and report writing, and oral communications. Prerequisite: ENG 105 or the equivalent.

Official class descriptions are available in the Course Catalog.

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ENG 105 Critical Reading, Writing, and Inquiry - 4 credit hours

Instruction and practice in close reading, research, and critical thinking as applied to academic writing, with emphasis on analysis, synthesis, and argument. ENG 101 in combination with ENG 102 will substitute for ENG 105. International students admitted unconditionally may take ENG 105. Prerequisites: English ACT of at least 18 and Reading ACT score of at least 20.

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking - 3 credit hours

Organization and presentation of ideas through participation in frequent speech activities. Students present speeches to inform, solve problems and persuade. Communication needs of the individual students are considered and guidance is given by the instructor.

EDU 180 Exploring the Teaching Profession - 3 credit hours

Course introduces potential teacher candidates to the work and culture of the teaching profession through required clinical observations and interactions in an appropriate school setting in early childhood, elementary, middle school, and secondary school environments. Candidates will actively explore the importance of professional identity, roles and responsibilities; knowledge, skills, and dispositions; student-centered practice; and students’ developmental and cultural needs. By the end of this course, candidates will know if teaching is their career choice. Clinical experiences required.

ECO 190 Consumer Economics - 3 credit hours

The course prepares the student to manage his or her own personal financial affairs in a competent manner as well as providing a foundation for later study and work in the financial planning field. Designed to meet the needs of both business and non-business majors. Cannot receive credit for both ECO 190 and FIN 230.

EDU 280 Educating for Human Development - 3 credit hours

Course addresses human development as a foundation for student learning across the lifespan. Specifically, candidates will develop a basis for creating developmentally appropriate instruction and assessment. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the importance of building relationships, developing collaborative partnerships, and creating a culturally responsive, student-centered environment to meet all students’ needs. Clinical experiences required.

Official class descriptions are available in the Course Catalog.

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ENG 105 Critical Reading, Writing, and Inquiry - 4 credit hours

Instruction and practice in close reading, research, and critical thinking as applied to academic writing, with emphasis on analysis, synthesis, and argument. ENG 101 in combination with ENG 102 will substitute for ENG 105. International students admitted unconditionally may take ENG 105. Prerequisites: English ACT of at least 18 and Reading ACT score of at least 20.

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking - 3 credit hours

Organization and presentation of ideas through participation in frequent speech activities. Students present speeches to inform, solve problems and persuade. Communication needs of the individual students are considered and guidance is given by the instructor.

POL 140 American National Government - 3 credit hours

The American political system, its constitution, institutions and processes. An approved social science University Studies elective.

ECO 190 Consumer Economics - 3 credit hours

The course prepares the student to manage his or her own personal financial affairs in a competent manner as well as providing a foundation for later study and work in the financial planning field. Designed to meet the needs of both business and non-business majors. Cannot receive credit for both ECO 190 and FIN 230.

HUM 211 The Western Humanities Tradition - 3 credit hours

An exploration and analysis of the major ideas and questions in the humanities, as these have been expressed in works from the ancient past to the modern world. A student cannot have credit for both this course and HON 251. Prerequisite: ENG 105 or 150 or equivalent.

Supports High School CTE Pathways.

The fifteen hour Agriculture pathway is designed to support KDE Career and Technical Education pathways for Kentucky high school students. This pathway will allow for multiple industry-based and KDE-approved stacked credentials (Plant Science, Animal Science, Bayer/Elanco/ICEV certificates and End of Program Assessment.)

Official class descriptions are available in the Course Catalog.

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AGR 100 Animal Science - 3 credit hours

This is a basic course in animal science including the importance and place of livestock in agriculture; types, market classes and grades of beef, sheep, poultry and swine; origin and characteristics of breeds; and the judging of beef, sheep and swine.

AGR 140 Plant Science - 3 credit hours

A study of general plant science principles including basic plant anatomy, physiology and interactions with the surrounding environment.

AGR 160 Horticultural Science - 3 credit hours

A study of the practical principles and practices used in horticulture.

AGR 182 Introduction to Veterinary Science - 3 credit hours

Course examines basic principles of veterinary science, including breeds, biology, veterinary tools parasitology, office management, animal control, and basic clinical exam techniques for large and small animals. The purpose of this course is to provide upper classmen agricultural education students, at the high school level, with an introduction to the basic principles of veterinary science. This requires students to understand the biology of both large and small breeds of animals, as well as specifics related to the area of veterinary medicine. This class will build a foundation for those high school students interested in the area of veterinary science while serving as a dual credit course to gain elective credit through Murray State University.

AGR 199 Contemporary Issues in Agriculture - 3 credit hours

A course designed to increase the understanding, awareness, and critical analysis of contemporary agricultural issues and their effect upon the social, political, economic and cultural aspects of society. Topics will include environmental, bio-technology, animal, crop, career, economy and trade, agricultural policy, food quality/safety and international agriculture issues.

Official class descriptions are available in the Course Catalog.

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ENG 105 Critical Reading, Writing, and Inquiry - 4 credit hours

Instruction and practice in close reading, research, and critical thinking as applied to academic writing, with emphasis on analysis, synthesis, and argument. ENG 101 in combination with ENG 102 will substitute for ENG 105. International students admitted unconditionally may take ENG 105. Prerequisites: English ACT of at least 18 and Reading ACT score of at least 20.

COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking - 3 credit hours

Organization and presentation of ideas through participation in frequent speech activities. Students present speeches to inform, solve problems and persuade. Communication needs of the individual students are considered and guidance is given by the instructor.

ECO 190 Consumer Economics - 3 credit hours

The course prepares the student to manage his or her own personal financial affairs in a competent manner as well as providing a foundation for later study and work in the financial planning field. Designed to meet the needs of both business and non-business majors. Cannot receive credit for both ECO 190 and FIN 230.

CSC 199 Introduction to Information Technology - 3 credit hours

Course is designed for students pursuing any program of study. A student taking this course will gain competency with file management, word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation graphics software. In addition, the student will become familiar with general computer technology such as computer hardware, computer operations, networks, the Internet and the World Wide Web. Prerequisite: Math ACT score of at least 19 or MAT 096 (or higher).

NLS 290 Introduction to the Role of Service and the Nonprofit Sector - 3 credit hours

Course is designed to introduce students to notions of service and volunteering, as well as to the broad roles of nonprofit organizations in society. Includes an emphasis on the values embodied in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector, such as service, volunteering, human and cultural diversity, trust, stewardship, and social justice. Provides a direct exposure to the working of a local nonprofit organization or community service organization through service learning projects. Part of the Service Learning Scholars Program.