Dual Enrollment Coordinator
Melanie Olson
Academy Coordinator
Phone:402.715.8577
Email: mlolson@mpsomaha.org
Millard Public Schools Academies
- Courses Offered
- UNO's General Education Curriculum
- Benefits of UNO Dual Enrollment
- How to Apply (video)
Millard Public Schools Academies Offered
Millard Public Schools offers three academies (two participate in UNO's Dual Enrollment Program) for students to explore a career field and prepare for college or a career while in high school. Each academy is held at a different school in the district. Below are the UNO Courses offered for Dual Credit in each academy:
- Education Academy: Millard West High School
- TED 1010, Introduction to Education
- RELI 1010, Introduction to World Religions
- PSYC 1010, Introduction to Psychology I
- SPED 1500, Introduction to Special Education
| Information | Fall 2022 | Spring 2023 | Year-Long Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Information Session: | TBD | TBD | N/A |
| Application Live/Open: | August 15, 2022 12:00 A.M. | January 9, 2023 12:00 A.M. | N/A |
| School Visit: | TBD | TBD | N/A |
| Application Closes: | September 30, 2022 11:59 P.M. | February 24, 2023 11:59 P.M. | N/A |
| Withdrawal Deadline: |
November 11, 2022 | March 31, 2023 | March 3, 2023 |
Please note that the instructor and course offered may change each year based on high school availability.
Courses Offered
| UNO Course | UNO Course Name-UNO Credits | Academic Requirements fulfilled at UNO | High School Credit Earned | Instructor | Dual Enrollment Sign-Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC 1010 | Intro to Psychology-3 credits | Social Sciences General Education | AP Psychology | Alicia Bragg | Fall |
| PHYS 1110 | General Physics 1 w/ Algebra- 3 credits | Natural & Physical Sciences General Education | AP Physics 1 | Tyler Berzina | Fall |
| RELI 1010 | Intro to World Religions- 3 credits | Humanities & Fine Arts, Global Diversity General Education | World Religions | Matt Heys | Spring |
| SPED 1500 | Intro to Special Education- 3 credits | Social Sciences; U.S. Diversity General Education | Education Academy | Taylor Burr Alicia Bragg |
Spring |
| TED 1010 | Intro to Education- 3 credits | Possible Major/Minor/Elective | Education Academy | Lloyd Hoshaw Alicia Bragg |
Spring |
How do dual enroll courses align with UNO's general education curriculum?
In order to gain the most from your UNO Dual Enrollment courses, it may be wise to consider if these courses meet requirements within the General Education Curriculum at UNO. For more information on this curriculum, the courses that are included, and the number of credits required per category, please see the below table as well as the General Education site.
General Education Curriculum Requirements
| Category | Area | Credits Required | # of Disciplines |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Fundamental |
English & Writing | 9 | 1 |
| Quantitative Literacy | 3 | 1 | |
| Public Speaking | 3 | 1 | |
| Distribution Requirements |
Humanities & Fine Arts | 9 | 2 |
| Social Sciences | 9 | 2 | |
| Natural & Physical Sciences | 7 | 2 | |
| Diversity Requirements |
Global Diversity | 3 | 1 |
| U.S. Diversity | 3 | 1 |
Benefits of UNO Dual Enrollment
How to Apply for Dual Enrollment