Start College This Summer: Credit-Eligible Courses Starting in June

Earn college credit online this summer with three new courses from Arizona State University and Global Freshman Academy. If you’ve just graduated high school and want to get a head start on college or if you need to earn credits this summer to fulfill degree requirements, these online courses may be perfect for you. Earn up to 15 credit hours that be applied toward an ASU degree or transferred to another institution that accepts ASU credit.

Don’t change your summer travel plans. Attend college and earn credit from anywhere with your computer or mobile device. Check out the courses below and enroll today.

Introduction to Health and Wellness

ASUx – 3 Credit Hours – Starts June 6, 2016
ASU Credit Eligible Course, ASUx EXW100x, Introduction to Health and Wellness, edX, Enroll NowExplore the latest trends in health and nutrition and uncover the keys to overall wellbeing. Learn how proper sleep, stress management techniques, diet and exercise all contribute to a long and healthy life. Perform a personal health assessment and learn about population and global health trends.

Take this 8-week online course for free or select the credit-eligible path by adding a Verified Certificate for $49. Pay for credit only after successful completion of the course with a C or better. Learn more and enroll.

Introduction to Solar Systems Astronomy

ASUx – 4 Credit Hours – Starts June 6, 2016
ASU Credit Eligible Course, ASUx AST111x, Introduction to Solar Systems Astronomy, edX, Enroll NowExplore the origins and evolution of the solar system, the history of astronomy, the evolution of our planetary system and much more in this credit-eligible astronomy course from Arizona State University. Students will learn about the Lowell Observatory, the Challenger Space Center, Meteor Crater and embark on a virtual journey through the Lunar Exploration Museum and the Mars Space Flight Facility where ASU scientists are using spacecraft instruments on Mars to learn about the geology of the red planet. This 8-week course, composed of lectures and laboratory assignments, is an exciting and engaging introduction to modern solar systems astronomy.

Enroll online free or select the credit-eligible path by adding a Verified Certificate for $49. Pay for credit only after successful completion of the course with a C or better. Learn more and enroll.

Western Civilization: Ancient and Medieval Europe

ASUx – 3 Credit Hours – Starts June 6, 2016
ASU Credit Eligible Course, ASUx HST102x, Western Civilization: Ancient and Medieval Europe, edX, Enroll NowTake a journey back in time to the origins of human civilization in Europe and learn how politics, war and religion played pivotal roles in forming the world of today. Learn about the cultures of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and classical Greece and Rome. Gain a better understanding of modern society through the study of the rich history of this region from the ancient world through the Middle Ages.

Take this 8-week online course for free or select the credit-eligible path by adding a Verified Certificate for $49. Pay for credit only after successful completion of the course with a C or better. Learn more and enroll.

College Algebra and Problem Solving

ASUx – 3 Credit Hours – Self-Paced (Start Right Away)
ASU Credit Eligible Course, ASUx MAT117x, College Algebra and Problem Solving, edX, Enroll NowIn this introductory college-level algebra course from the Arizona State University, students learn how to apply algebraic reasoning to solve a wide range of problems and prepare for advanced math courses in calculus and more. Students in this personalized, self-paced course will be instructed on the topics they are most ready to learn while also receiving individualized coaching as you move through each topic.

Take this self-paced online course for free or select the credit-eligible path by adding a Verified Certificate for $49. Pay for credit only after successful completion of the course with a C or better. Learn more and enroll.
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Learn more about earning college credit online at edX and visit Global Freshman Academy for a complete list of available courses.