Take a class. Earn College Credit.College-Credit Courses
Saint Joseph's College now offers an innovative studies program that could be just what you need to take your college journey to the next level. Regardless of whether you're looking to get a headstart on your journey to earning a degree or simply want to explore interests before committing to the full college experience, we have you covered.
These accredited courses, which run throughout the year, are designed to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, which are essential for thriving in today's competitive job market. With these courses, you'll have the opportunity to grow both personally and academically, discover new passions, and broaden your horizons.
Enrollment Temporarily Closed
We’re excited to bring you an updated selection of college-credit courses from our partner school. The courses listed below are examples of what we have offered in the past. More great options are on the way, so check back soon for new opportunities to learn, earn credit, and explore your interests.

Introduction to Healthcare
An introduction to various health professions and the healthcare system in the United States. Emphasis on understanding the healthcare system, current issues in healthcare, and healthcare career paths. Development of healthcare literacy and navigating healthcare culture. Students examine education, training, and licensure and/or certification requirements for potential careers.

College Composition
Development of skills necessary for expressing oneself competently through writing. Emphasis is on the writing process, critical thinking, sensitivity to audience, core documentation skills and responsibilities, and revision (with peer and instructor feedback).

Personal Financial Literacy
Exploration of personal financial literacy, ethical principles, and both short and long-term goals. Understanding of financial budgets and their connection to decision-making. Application of various money management concepts to make personal financial decisions in the areas of borrowing, saving, and investing.

Introduction to Psychology
Pt. 1: Survey of topics from psychological science such as brain and behavior, human development, psychopathology, social psychology, and others.
Pt. 2: Survey of topics from psychological science such as consciousness, sensation perception, conditioning and learning, personality, and others.
Transfer Credits
Participating students will receive college credit from Bethel University (Minnesota). Transfer to Bethel University will be streamlined for those who pass classes with grades of C or better. To transfer to other colleges and universities, credit transfer approval is required from the receiving institution.

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