Course Description: Planning, organizing, drafting, and revising strategies to produce paragraphs and multiple-paragraph essays. Basic rules of grammar, punctuation, syntax, usage, and sentence mechanics.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: Mandatory concurrent enrollment in EN101 033261s with the same instructor. Student must earn a passing grade to sequence to English Composition II. Does not count toward graduation.
Course Description: Completion of Composition 1A allows students to develop and structure writing that meets academic standards using conventions of composition with an emphasis on development, editing, peer collaboration, and responsible communication. Course covers instruction in research, documentation, and ethical integration of research. Selected readings for models and criticism are used.
Course Notes: HS GPA over 3.0, or Accu NG Writing Score 255+ & Accu NG Reading Score 255+, and ACT Reading Score of 18 or above, or ACT English Score of 18 or above.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: 16+ ACT Reading and English and B or higher in most recent high school English Course or 2.7+ high school cumulative unweighted GPA and B or higher in most recent high school English course. MHS Only.Meeting Times:
Days: MF
Times: 7:50 AM - 8:40 AM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson High School
Room: MHS01
Days: W
Times: 7:50 AM - 8:38 AM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson High School
Room: MHS01
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: 16+ ACT Reading and English and B or higher in most recent high school English Course or 2.7+ high school cumulative unweighted GPA and B or higher in most recent high school English course.Meeting Times:
Days: MF
Times: 1:24 PM - 2:14 PM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson Center
Room: MCT110
Days: W
Times: 12:50 PM - 1:39 PM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson Center
Room: MCT110
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: 16+ ACT Reading and English and B or higher in most recent high school English Course or 2.7+ high school cumulative unweighted GPA and B or higher in most recent high school English course.Meeting Times:
Days: MF
Times: 2:19 PM - 3:10 PM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson Center
Room: MCT110
Days: W
Times: 1:44 PM - 2:35 PM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson Center
Room: MCT110
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: 16+ ACT Reading and English and B or higher in most recent high school English Course or 2.7+ high school cumulative unweighted GPA and B or higher in most recent high school English course.
Course Description: Even though American government touches every aspect of Americans’ lives, few students understand how American government and politics work or how citizens can engage their own political system. Explore the creation and development of the American political system, the Constitution, civil liberties, and civil rights; the nature of American politics and political participation, including political parties, elections, interest groups, and media; the structure of political institutions, namely Congress, the presidency, and the judiciary; and the development of public policy. Throughout the course, learn about your own political identity, observe how government actually works, and have important civic conversations.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: McPherson High School students only.Meeting Times:
Days: MTRF
Times: 7:50 AM - 8:40 AM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson High School
Room: MHS01
Days: W
Times: 7:50 AM - 8:38 AM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson High School
Room: MHS01
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: McPherson High School students only.Meeting Times:
Days: MTRF
Times: 9:42 AM - 10:34 AM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson High School
Room: MHS01
Days: W
Times: 9:38 AM - 10:27 AM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson High School
Room: MHS01
Course Description: Economic, political, social and intellectual development of the United States from the Civil War to the present with emphasis on growth of democracy, free enterprise system, welfare programs, civil rights, needs and contributions of minority groups, foreign policy and national defense.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: This hybrid class will meet in person on 9/1,9/15,9/29,10/13,10/27,11/10,11/24,and 12/8. All other assignments will be completed online.
Course Description: Elements of medical language including common abbreviations. Emphasis is placed on spelling, pronunciation, correct usage, and meaning relating to body systems, medical science, and medical specialties.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Hybrid class will meet in person 8/24,9/14,9/28,10/12,10/26,11/9,11/23. All other assignments will be completed online. Final exam will be online 11/30. Book is CU, can’t opt out. Charged to account.
Course Description: Emphasis on developing critical thinking and quantitative reasoning skills that are useful in our contemporary world. Topics will include financial applications, statistics, probability, estimation and the application of mathematics to understand major issues in society. “Just in time” mathematic topics will be covered as necessary to contribute to the success of the student in the course. Appropriate for students majoring in Arts & Humanities, Applied Arts/Sciences, Hospitality & Culinary, English, Ag & Natural Resources, Journalism, and Communications.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: Mandatory concurrent enrollment in MA117 w/same instructor at same time. Class does not count towards graduation.
Course Description: Theory of equations, functions, inverse functions, complex numbers, determinants and matrices. Recommended for students majoring in Pre-Health, Science, Engineering, Architecture, Math, and Business.
Course Notes: HS GPA over 3.25, or Accuplacer NextGen QuantReason, Alg,Stats Score 263 or Above, or ACT Math Score of 22 or Higher.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: HS GPA of 3.25 and B- or higher in second semester of Algebra 2, or ACT Math score of 22 or higher, or Accuplacer Math score of 263 or higher, or successful completion of MA108 or MA117. MHS Only.Meeting Times:
Days: MF
Times: 11:04 AM - 11:54 AM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson High School
Room: MHS01
Days: W
Times: 10:32 AM - 11:21 AM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson High School
Room: MHS01
Course Description: Development of critical thinking and quantitative reasoning skills useful in our contemporary world. Topics will include financial applications, statistics, probability, estimation and the application of mathematics to understand major issues in society. Recommended for students majoring in Arts & Humanities, Applied Arts/Sciences, English, Ag & Natural Resources, Journalism, and Communications.
Course Notes: HS GPA over 3.0, or Accuplacer NG QuantReason, Alg, Stats Score 255 or Above, or ACT Math Score of 19 or Higher.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Must enroll in MA096 with same instructor and same section ID.
Course Description: Basic mechanical skills required for the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical industrial equipment as well as preventive maintenance techniques.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: The dynamics of moral decision-making with consideration of major ethical systems and their philosophical foundations.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: This hybrid class will meet in person on 8/31,9/21,10/5,10/19,11/2,11/16,11/30. All other assignments will be completed online. Final exam will be online 12/7.
Course Description: An introduction to practical nursing and the roles of the practical nurse as well as profession and client related concepts. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skill needed to provide safe, quality care. The theoretical foundation for basic data collection and nursing skills is presented, including an introduction to the nursing process as a framework for decision making. and an introduction to the principles of pharmacology with emphasis on nursing care related to safe calculation and administration of medications to clients across the life span.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 5.00
Section Notes: Practical Nursing program acceptance required.
Course Description: The evolving role of the practical nurse in the health-care system. Essential techniques for success as a practical nursing student.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: Practical Nursing program acceptance required.
Course Description: Focuses on the care of the adult clients experiencing common medical/surgical health alterations with predictable outcomes. Emphasis is placed on the care of clients with alterations in fluid and electrolyte balance, oxygenation, cardiac output and tissue perfusion, regulation and metabolism, and integument. Principles of pre and post-operative care and IV therapy are also addressed.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 5.00
Section Notes: Practical Nursing program acceptance required.
Course Description: Provides an integrative, family-centered approach to the care of childbearing women, newborns, and children. Emphasis is placed on care of the pregnant woman and newborn, normal growth and development, and common pediatric disorders.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Practical Nursing program acceptance required.
Course Description: An introduction to the skills required to practice nursing. The theoretical foundation for basic data collection and nursing skills is presented and the student is given the opportunity to demonstrate these skills in a clinical laboratory setting. Students are also given an opportunity to practice application of the nursing process to client-related situations.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: Practical Nursing program acceptance required.
Course Description: Focuses on the care of the adult clients with common medical/surgical health alterations. The clinical laboratory experience provides the student an opportunity to apply the theoretical concepts from Nursing Care of Adults I and implement safe client care in selected settings.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: Practical Nursing program acceptance required.Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: Practical Nursing program acceptance required.
Course Description: Explores basic concepts and trends in mental health nursing. Therapeutic modalities and client behavior management are discussed. Emphasis is placed on using the nursing process and meeting the basic human needs of the client with a mental health disorder.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: Practical Nursing program acceptance required.Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: Practical Nursing program acceptance required.
Course Description: A survey of the fundamental principles of behavior including physiological, perceptual, historical, methodological, learning, memory, development, motivational, emotional, social and applied perspectives.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: High School students only. Textbook provided. Hybrid course - additional work to be completed online.Meeting Times:
Days: MF
Times: 2:19 PM - 3:10 PM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson Center
Room: MCT129
Days: W
Times: 1:44 PM - 2:35 PM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson Center
Room: MCT129
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: A survey of the theories of and current research into the psychological development of individuals from birth to death focusing on the progressive changes experienced in the physical, cognitive and social-emotional domains of life.
Course Notes: PS100 General Psychology.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: E-book will charge to student account.
Course Description: Develop practical skills of public speaking by implementing the following principles: research, organization, audience analysis, effective use of language, and presentation of techniques. Learn how to change a speech for different occasions and audiences, how to support ideas, and how to select and organize materials. Through techniques taught, gain confidence and master skills to present relevant information in academic, business, and social settings. A minimum of 4 speeches will be delivered to an audience.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: McPherson High School students only. Free textbook is provided and will be available in student's LearningZone course.Meeting Times:
Days: MTRF
Times: 8:47 AM - 9:37 AM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson High School
Room: MHS01
Days: W
Times: 8:45 AM - 9:33 AM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson High School
Room: MHS01
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: McPherson High School students only. Free textbook is provided and will be available in student's LearningZone course.Meeting Times:
Days: MTRF
Times: 11:04 AM - 11:54 AM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson High School
Room: MHS01
Days: W
Times: 10:32 AM - 11:21 AM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson High School
Room: MHS01
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Cengage Unlimited (CU) textbook charges to student account. Students cannot opt out of CU text.