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Lydia
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How can I easily find some PSEO classes that will help me gain credits for the major I am interested in?
Many of the majors I am interested in don't have many widely-offered PSEO classes that I can complete during high school.
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Michelle M.
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Lydia, it would be easier to advise you if you stated what your Major is going to be. Perhaps you can add to your post or comment on it as to what your intended major is going to be so the other Advisors here can guide you with more detail.
The Postsecondary Enrollment Options program is not set up for Major subjects, but it is a worthwhile and excellent program for high school students. Do not give up on it. It is also going to depend on the particular college you have to go to for this program. The usual courses offered are for your college general education requirements and usually offered are subjects such as English, Calculus, Anatomy, Biology, Political Science, Art History, and Psychology. It is worth it to take courses like these because they will fulfill your general education requirement that go towards your degree. Your Major subjects will be for when you are enrolled as a college student after high school. It's perfectly fine to have the general ed subjects under your belt and then as a college student, you can take your Major subjects and any other general ed courses you'd still need to take. You'll save time and money that way.
I advise you to not discount this program because it will be to your benefit to have some courses completed regardless if they are not in your major. Have you looked at the majors, the programs and the courses ? Do you have a choice of which college you can do the PSEO program at ? This is something that you seem to have found the answer for, but do not give up on this opportunity.
Since you have stated that you have "many majors" that you are interested in, not one single one, it's better off that you start just taking the general education requirements. Eventually, when you decide on one major, you'll know what courses are needed and be able to take them while in college after high school. It will work out fine for you.
Since you didn't mention which college you'd be doing the PSEO at, what you will need to do is go to that colleges' website and read what is required to take to obtain your degree as far as general education courses. That is what you'll have to do to start the program.
I hope this is encouraging and that you will stay with your plans to do the PSEO. I wish you well in all you do !
The Postsecondary Enrollment Options program is not set up for Major subjects, but it is a worthwhile and excellent program for high school students. Do not give up on it. It is also going to depend on the particular college you have to go to for this program. The usual courses offered are for your college general education requirements and usually offered are subjects such as English, Calculus, Anatomy, Biology, Political Science, Art History, and Psychology. It is worth it to take courses like these because they will fulfill your general education requirement that go towards your degree. Your Major subjects will be for when you are enrolled as a college student after high school. It's perfectly fine to have the general ed subjects under your belt and then as a college student, you can take your Major subjects and any other general ed courses you'd still need to take. You'll save time and money that way.
I advise you to not discount this program because it will be to your benefit to have some courses completed regardless if they are not in your major. Have you looked at the majors, the programs and the courses ? Do you have a choice of which college you can do the PSEO program at ? This is something that you seem to have found the answer for, but do not give up on this opportunity.
Since you have stated that you have "many majors" that you are interested in, not one single one, it's better off that you start just taking the general education requirements. Eventually, when you decide on one major, you'll know what courses are needed and be able to take them while in college after high school. It will work out fine for you.
Since you didn't mention which college you'd be doing the PSEO at, what you will need to do is go to that colleges' website and read what is required to take to obtain your degree as far as general education courses. That is what you'll have to do to start the program.
I hope this is encouraging and that you will stay with your plans to do the PSEO. I wish you well in all you do !
Thank you for this! Currently, I am planning to major in something within the music department (still undecided whether I would be doing education/performance/business/psychology, etc), which severely limits the amount of PSEO classes offered. I was wondering about specific classes (such as music theory classes) that often cross multiple majors. Because of this, I would be willing to do online PSEO courses through any school that offers them. Do you have any other information about this? I am already taking multiple college classes as a dual-enrolled high school student, and so PSEO would not be a stretch for me to complete.
Lydia
So sorry. The advice I gave you is the information that stands. Perhaps decide if your dual enrollment is redundant for the PSEO Program because they both allow students to take college classes. It also depends on the college itself and what they offer. Visit your guidance counselor in person to discuss this. Wishing you well !
Michelle M.
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Hey Lydia,
First off, Michelle’s advice centers on the idea that PSEO is mainly about picking up those general ed credits—think of them as the appetizers before the main course of your major. Even if you’re leaning toward music (or juggling ideas like education, performance, business, or psychology), these courses can still set you up nicely for college. For instance, a music theory class might not be available via PSEO everywhere, but grabbing some courses in English, math, or even a science here and there could give you that solid credit foundation for later.
Consider the Dual Enrollment vs. PSEO Remix
Since you’re already doing dual enrollment, ask yourself: are you getting too many duplicate beats? Both programs let you sample college-level courses, so it’s worth checking if they overlap. Maybe you can diversify—focus your dual enrollment on courses that push your major-specific interests and use PSEO to scoop up those general ed classes you’d otherwise miss out on.
Explore Online Options
Don’t limit yourself to what’s available locally. Many schools offer online PSEO courses, and some might even have that elusive music theory class or other music-adjacent courses. It might require a bit of detective work—check college websites or give your guidance counselor a ring to see which institutions offer the online options that fit your schedule and credit goals.
Get Personal Guidance
Speaking of counselors—definitely chat with yours (and maybe even the college’s PSEO coordinator). They can help you map out a game plan, ensuring that every credit you earn is a step toward your ultimate major. They might also know about hidden gems or alternative pathways you hadn’t considered.
Keep Your Options Open
Since you’re still deciding among several music-related paths, it might be a good idea to focus on courses that work for multiple majors. General ed credits are universally useful, and who knows? You might stumble upon a class that unexpectedly sparks a new interest or even changes your major’s tune entirely.
Remember, you’re composing your educational journey—don’t stress about hitting every perfect note right away. Sometimes a little improvisation leads to the best symphony. Enjoy the process and keep experimenting until you find the right rhythm for you! All the best and hope this helped Lydia, good luck!
Check for Overlap: Make sure you’re not double-dipping in courses through dual enrollment and PSEO.
Look for accredited online options that might offer music theory or other relevant classes.
Talk to the Experts: Guidance counselors and PSEO coordinators are your best friends here.
Stay Flexible: General ed classes can be a secret weapon, especially while you’re exploring different aspects of music.
First off, Michelle’s advice centers on the idea that PSEO is mainly about picking up those general ed credits—think of them as the appetizers before the main course of your major. Even if you’re leaning toward music (or juggling ideas like education, performance, business, or psychology), these courses can still set you up nicely for college. For instance, a music theory class might not be available via PSEO everywhere, but grabbing some courses in English, math, or even a science here and there could give you that solid credit foundation for later.
Consider the Dual Enrollment vs. PSEO Remix
Since you’re already doing dual enrollment, ask yourself: are you getting too many duplicate beats? Both programs let you sample college-level courses, so it’s worth checking if they overlap. Maybe you can diversify—focus your dual enrollment on courses that push your major-specific interests and use PSEO to scoop up those general ed classes you’d otherwise miss out on.
Explore Online Options
Don’t limit yourself to what’s available locally. Many schools offer online PSEO courses, and some might even have that elusive music theory class or other music-adjacent courses. It might require a bit of detective work—check college websites or give your guidance counselor a ring to see which institutions offer the online options that fit your schedule and credit goals.
Get Personal Guidance
Speaking of counselors—definitely chat with yours (and maybe even the college’s PSEO coordinator). They can help you map out a game plan, ensuring that every credit you earn is a step toward your ultimate major. They might also know about hidden gems or alternative pathways you hadn’t considered.
Keep Your Options Open
Since you’re still deciding among several music-related paths, it might be a good idea to focus on courses that work for multiple majors. General ed credits are universally useful, and who knows? You might stumble upon a class that unexpectedly sparks a new interest or even changes your major’s tune entirely.
Remember, you’re composing your educational journey—don’t stress about hitting every perfect note right away. Sometimes a little improvisation leads to the best symphony. Enjoy the process and keep experimenting until you find the right rhythm for you! All the best and hope this helped Lydia, good luck!
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