Applications are now open for students interested in taking one of our free dual enrollment classes this spring. The spring semester runs January 26-May 13.
Course options:
- FST158: Principles of Fire Safety and Survival. Online + three required Saturday classes at the Westminster Fire Department. This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services. Prerequisites: ENG 098, FYE 101, RDG 098, or placement. 3 credits
- PHL201: Introduction to Philosophical Issues*. Online Asynchronous. This is an introduction to the nature and practice of philosophical reflection on such questions as the meaning of awareness in defining self, the nature of reality, the problem of knowledge, the development of moral standards, the existence of God, and people’s place in the universe. Emphasis is on discussion of case studies dealing with such issues as “How do we come to know the real world?”, “What makes an action right or wrong?”, “Are we a spirit within a body or a body within a spirit?”, and “Do we have free will, or are all our actions determined?” Readings include historical and modern selections in philosophy and literature from both Western and Eastern traditions. Prerequisites: ENG098, FYE101 RDG098, or placement. 3 credits *Fulfills a humanities Gen Ed Foundation requirement for MassTransfer
- PSY105: Introduction to Psychology*. Online Asynchronous. Students are introduced to the basic concepts and methods of psychology. Course content surveys scientific methods, the brain and nervous system, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, personality, psychological disorders, and treatment. Prerequisites: ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement. 3 credits *Fulfills a social science Gen Ed Foundation requirement for MassTransfer.
Admissions considerations:
- Students must be a junior or senior in high school
- Must be in good academic standing
- Applications are reviewed in the order received. We may receive more applications than the number of seats available.
- Preference is given to students not currently in one of our early college programs (Early College Academy, Gateway, Pathways)
Application Process
- Returning students who have already taken a dual enrollment class with us in the past year do not need to reapply. They should email me directly with the class they want to be considered for.
- New students should complete our online application. They will click on the yellow “online application” link and then create an account. Once their account is created, they will select the Dual Enrollment Special Programs application. There is a question on the application about which class they want to take. Guidance counselors can email transcripts to earlycollege@mwcc.mass.edu.
*This course is provided for students with funding received by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education through the Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Partnership