Hopkinsville/Christian County Racer Academy

August 18-December 11, 2026

COM 161 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3 credit hours)

• 8:10-9:25 a.m. Monday and Wednesday
• 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.
• Eligible for Dual Credit Scholarship. 

ENG 105 - Composition and Research (4 credit hours) - open to juniors and seniors

• 9:45-11:25 a.m. Monday and Wednesday
• Instruction and practice in close reading, research, and critical thinking as applied to academic writing, with emphasis on analysis, synthesis, and argument. ENG 101, when combined with ENG 102, will substitute for ENG 105. A student who receives credit for ENG 105 may not receive credit for both ENG 101 and 102.
• Prerequisite: Minimum English ACT score of 18 and minimum Reading ACT score of 20.
• Eligible for Dual Credit Scholarship. 

HIS 222 - American Experience Since 1865 (3 credit hours)

• 8:10-9:25 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday
• An introductory survey of the history of the U.S. since 1865, designed as a University Studies elective. Students will examine three themes: the forces that transformed America from a predominantly rural, agricultural society to a predominantly urban, industrial one; the rising political consciousness of various American groups and the expanding regulatory role of the federal government; and the emergence of America as a world power.
• Eligible for Dual Credit Scholarship. 

January 11 - May 7, 2027

COM 161 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3 credit hours)

• 8:10-9:25 a.m. Monday and Wednesday
• 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.
• Eligible for Dual Credit Scholarship. 

 CSC 199 - Introduction to Information Technology (3 credit hours)

• 8:10-9:25 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday
• This 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 math SAT score of at least 510 or MAT 110 (or higher).
• Eligible for Work Ready Dual Credit Scholarship. 

 ENG 102 - Composition and Research (3 credit hours) - open to juniors and seniors

• 9:45-11:00 a.m. Monday and Wednesday
• Intensive instruction in critical reading, writing, and thinking with emphasis on synthesizing academic arguments. Open only to students who enter Murray State University with ENG 101 credit as a result of transfer credit or Advanced Placement exam credit. Prerequisite: ENG 101 or 105.
• Eligible for Dual Credit Scholarship. 

  MUS 105 - Explore Composers & Masterpieces (3 credit hours)

• 9:45-11:-00 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday
• Understanding and appreciation of music for the beginner. Designed to acquaint the student with the place music holds in heritage through studying and listening to great musical works, to acquaint the student with composers and the influence of history on their compositions and to create the ability to understand and enjoy music in the world around us.
• Eligible for Dual Credit Scholarship. 

 SPA 101 - Fundamental Communication in Spanish (3 credit hours)

• 8:10-9:25 a.m. Monday and Wednesday
• Basic Spanish in which students learn to describe themselves to someone from another culture; to express preferences, abilities, needs, and obligations; to ask for information; to describe people, places, and things in their world; and to report their typical activities to a Spanish speaker.
• Eligible for Dual Credit Scholarship. 

• 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.

• A study of fundamental principles of economics as applied to agriculture. Attention is given to resource use, economic growth, production fundamentals, economic institutions and agriculture in relation to national and world economics.

• Course will teach students methods of solving many application problems that will be encountered in the field of agriculture using applied mathematical and logic skills. The emphasis will be to use practical mathematical skills already acquired from secondary education to address agricultural situations involving computations that are necessary for upper level courses in agriculture. Some knowledge of agricultural situations may be required. Possible field trips to the university farms during class time.

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

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

• 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 agricultural education students 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.

• Course developed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the agricultural industry that elaborates on the roles, responsibilities and challenges in the field of agricultural leadership.

• A course designed to provide a breadth of knowledge to increase the understanding, awareness, and critical analysis of contemporary consumer issues and their effect upon the social, political, economic and cultural aspects of society. Topics will include issues related to product consumption and production regarding environmental issues, biotechnology, animals, crops, career, economy and trade, policy, food quality, safety, and international issues.