PSEO & High School Equivalency Guide

High School Graduation RequirementUMD Course NumberUMD Course TitleUMD CreditsPrerequisites *
American GovernmentPol 1011American Government & Politics3 
BiologyBiol 1001Biology & Society4Non-majors  
 Biol 1011General Biology I5High School Chem & Math ACT 21, or Math 1005
ChemistryChem 1103/1104 Aspects of Chemistry/ w Lab4 
 Chem 1113Introduction to General, Organic, Biological Chemistry/w Lab5Math ACT 21 or Math 1005
 Chem 1153/1154 (limited availability)General Chemistry/w Lab5High School Chem & Math ACT 24, or Math 1005
CompositionWrit 1120College Writing3 
EconomicsEcon 1003 (Spring Only)Economics & Society3 
 Econ 1022Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics3 
 Econ 1023Principles of Economics: Microeconomics3 
EnglishAny 1000 level English course 4 
 Comm 1112Public Speaking3 
 Comm 1222Interpersonal Communication3 
 Writ 1120College Writing3 
HealthHlth 1470Human Nutrition3 
 Hlth 1100Health & Wellness Strategies for Life3 
Math*Math 1005College Algebra5Math ACT 21
 Math 1160Finite Mathematics & Introduction to Calculus4Math 1005 or Math ACT 24
 Math 1250Precalculus Analysis4Math 1005 or Math ACT 24
 Math 1290Calculus for the Natural Sciences4Math 1250 or Math ACT 27
 Math 1296Calculus I4Math 1250 or Math ACT 27
 Math 1297Calculus II4Math 1290 or 1296
PEPE 1300, 1600, 1601, 1614, 1616Ballroom Dance, Physical Fitness, Aerobics, Self Defense, Weight Training1 
PhysicsPhys 1001 Non-CalcIntroduction to Physics/ w Lab5High School Algebra & Trigonometry
 Phys 2013/2014 Calc basedGeneral Physics I/ w Lab5Math 1290 or 1296
Social Studies/International Relations***Geog 1205Our Globalizing World3 
 Geog 1414Physical Geography4 
 Econ 1003 (Spring Only)Econ & Society3 
 Econ 1022Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics3 
 Econ 1023Principles of Economics: Microeconomics3 
 Pol 1050, 1500, 1610International Relations, Introduction to Comparative Politics, Introduction to Political Theory3 
 Soc 1101Introduction to Sociology4 
 Psy 1003, 2021General Psychology or Developmental Psychology4 
World HistoryHist 1200, 1207, 1208, 1400World History to 1500, Dawn of Modern Europe, Modern World History 1500-Present4 

*Requirements needed to take the course.
**ACT Math score or the prerequisite course completion is required for registration. Seats are limited.
***May depend on individual high school requirement. Check with High School Counselor.

These courses and other electives will be discussed in your PSEO advising appointment. Seats are limited, we are not able to guarantee that you will be able to register for your first choice. If a course is unavailable but is mandatory for high school requirements, the PSEO student is responsible for making alternative plans with their high school.

1 high school credit = 4 UMD credits. College in the Schools (CITS, CIS) courses may also serve to fill prerequisites.

To view current semester course offerings go to the MyU portal, click on gray “Academics” Tab and scroll down to Class Search.