Early College online course list

Check out the courses offered online in the Young Harris College learning management system (Moodle). These courses are 16-weeks long. Online classes require the use of Proctorio software to monitor quizzes. Proctorio requires a computer with webcam and mic, Chrome browser and the installation of a Chrome browser extension. 2024-2025-YHEC-schedule-onlineclasses

August 14 – December 8, 2023
Final Exams: December 4-8

COMM 1100 – Introduction to Public Speaking

A fundamental course designed to establish a basic knowledge of public address, including research, organization, speech writing, language use, delivery, audience analysis, support, evidence and argument development. Students will give several types of speeches during the course.
*No prerequisite required
*High School Equivalent: Oral/Written Communication (Speech)

ECON 1000 – Fundamentals of Economics

This course is designed to help students understand the major concepts and lessons of economics. The class incorporates materials (e.g. video clips, web sites and activities) assembled and developed to aid students in basic understanding of economic thinking. The primary objective of the class is the promotion of better understanding, communication, and teaching of economics in the future.
*No prerequisite required
*High School Equivalent: Economics

ENGL 1101 – Composition I

Practice in writing clear, coherent, well-organized prose; readings in prose to serve as models and a stimulus for writing; review of grammar and usage according to student need; opportunity for research.
*No prerequisite required
*High School Equivalent: Advanced Composition

ENGL 1102 – Composition and Literature

Continued practice in writing combined with readings in literature; opportunities for research.
*Prerequisite: C- or better in ENGL 1101
*High School Equivalent: Advanced Composition

HIST 2111 – American History I

This course examines pre-Colombian history to developments within the United States, including the causes and outbreak of America’s Civil War (1860 to 1865). Emphasis begins with pre-contact civilizations, but primarily focuses upon American colonies, the formation of the new nation, and both positive and negative aspects of national expansion. The content of this course satisfies the state legislative requirements in United States and Georgia history.
*High School Equivalent: United States History

HIST 2112 – American History II

The course provides information on U.S. history since 1865. Topics include Reconstruction, western frontier outcomes,  industrialization, World War I, the 1920s, the Great Depression, World War II, the onset of the Cold War, civil rights and globalism. The content of this course satisfies the state legislative requirements in United States and Georgia history.
*High School Equivalent: United States History

MATH 1101 – College Algebra

A study of algebra, including exponents, polynomials, factoring, radicals, complex numbers, equations and inequalities, functions and their graphs, function inverses, zeros of polynomials, systems of equations and matrices.
*Must meet math placement criteria
*High School Equivalent: Dual Enrollment Mathematics Young Harris

MATH 1113 – Precalculus

This course is an intensive study of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric function and applications.
*Must meet math placement criteria
*High School Equivalent: Dual Enrollment Mathematics Young Harris

POLI 1100 – American Government

The constitutional and political structures of our national and state governments are appraised in this course. Present events are treated in light of their constitutional background. The content of this course satisfies the state legislative requirements concerning the Georgia Constitution.
*No prerequisite required
*High School Equivalent: American Government/Civics or Comparative Political/Economic Systems

PSYC 1102 – Introduction to Psychology

A course designed to provide the student with a general knowledge of psychology. Emphasis is placed on terminology, major concepts and theories and major divisions of psychology.
*No prerequisite required
*High School Equivalent: Psychology

SOCI 1120 – Introduction to Sociology

An introduction to the scientific study of society. Major concepts and theories are discussed and the influence of society on the individual is emphasized.
*No prerequisite required
*High School Equivalent: Sociology

RELI 1200 – World Religions

An introduction to important beliefs, practices, and traditions of religions around the world; some attention will be given to local and indigenous practices as well as to globalized forms of religion.
*No prerequisite required
*High School Equivalent: Comparative Religions

SPAN 1101 – Elementary Spanish I

This is a beginning level language course. Students in this course are not expected to know any Spanish prior to taking it. Students will develop a beginner level of proficiency in Spanish by participating in communicative activities. The first-year sequence in Spanish is designed to develop the capacity to use the language in communicative situations. Equally important goals are the acquisition of the skills necessary for effective reading and writing in Spanish.
*No prerequisite required
*High School Equivalent: Spanish I, II, III, or IV (Depending on what the student has already taken in high school)

Course offerings are dependent upon enrollment. 

January 8 – May 3, 2024
Final Exams: April 29-May 3, 2024

COMM 1100 – Introduction to Public Speaking

A fundamental course designed to establish a basic knowledge of public address, including research, organization, speech writing, language use, delivery, audience analysis, support, evidence and argument development. Students will give several types of speeches during the course.
*No prerequisite required
*High School Equivalent: Oral/Written Communication (Speech)

ECON 1000 – Fundamentals of Economics

This course is designed to help students understand the major concepts and lessons of economics. The class incorporates materials (e.g. video clips, web sites and activities) assembled and developed to aid students in basic understanding of economic thinking. The primary objective of the class is the promotion of better understanding, communication, and teaching of economics in the future.
*No prerequisite required
*High School Equivalent: Economics

ENGL 1101 – Composition I

Practice in writing clear, coherent, well-organized prose; readings in prose to serve as models and a stimulus for writing; review of grammar and usage according to student need; opportunity for research.
*No prerequisite required
*High School Equivalent: Advanced Composition

ENGL 1102 – Composition and Literature

Continued practice in writing combined with readings in literature; opportunities for research.
*Prerequisite: C- or better in ENGL 1101
*High School Equivalent: Advanced Composition

HIST 2111 – American History I

This course examines pre-Colombian history to developments within the United States, including the causes and outbreak of America’s Civil War (1860 to 1865). Emphasis begins with pre-contact civilizations, but primarily focuses upon American colonies, the formation of the new nation, and both positive and negative aspects of national expansion. The content of this course satisfies the state legislative requirements in United States and Georgia history.
*High School Equivalent: United States History

HIST 2112 – American History II

The course provides information on U.S. history since 1865. Topics include Reconstruction, western frontier outcomes,  industrialization, World War I, the 1920s, the Great Depression, World War II, the onset of the Cold War, civil rights and globalism. The content of this course satisfies the state legislative requirements in United States and Georgia history.
*High School Equivalent: United States History

MATH 1101 – College Algebra

A study of algebra, including exponents, polynomials, factoring, radicals, complex numbers, equations and inequalities, functions and their graphs, function inverses, zeros of polynomials, systems of equations and matrices.
*Must meet math placement criteria
*High School Equivalent: Dual Enrollment Mathematics Young Harris

MATH 1113 – Precalculus

This course is an intensive study of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric function and applications.
*Must meet math placement criteria
*High School Equivalent: Dual Enrollment Mathematics Young Harris

MATH 2000 – Elementary Statistics I

A basic elementary course in statistics at a level which does not require a knowledge of calculus. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, distributions, random variables, sampling distributions, estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation.
*Must meet math placement criteria
*High School Equivalent: Dual Enrollment Mathematics, Young Harris

POLI 1100 – American Government

The constitutional and political structures of our national and state governments are appraised in this course. Present events are treated in light of their constitutional background. The content of this course satisfies the state legislative requirements concerning the Georgia Constitution.
*No prerequisite required
*High School Equivalent: American Government/Civics or Comparative Political/Economic Systems

PSYC 1102 – Introduction to Psychology

A course designed to provide the student with a general knowledge of psychology. Emphasis is placed on terminology, major concepts and theories and major divisions of psychology.
*No prerequisite required
*High School Equivalent: Psychology

RELI 1200 – World Religions

An introduction to important beliefs, practices, and traditions of religions around the world; some attention will be given to local and indigenous practices as well as to globalized forms of religion.
*No prerequisite required
*High School Equivalent: Comparative Religions

SOCI 1120 – Introduction to Sociology

An introduction to the scientific study of society. Major concepts and theories are discussed and the influence of society on the individual is emphasized.
*No prerequisite required
*High School Equivalent: Sociology

SPAN 1101 – Elementary Spanish I

This is a beginning level language course. Students in this course are not expected to know any Spanish prior to taking it. Students will develop a beginner level of proficiency in Spanish by participating in communicative activities. The first-year sequence in Spanish is designed to develop the capacity to use the language in communicative situations. Equally important goals are the acquisition of the skills necessary for effective reading and writing in Spanish.
*No prerequisite required
*High School Equivalent: Spanish I, II, III, or IV (Depending on what the student has already taken in high school)

SPAN 1102 – Elementary Spanish II

Students will further their level of proficiency in Spanish by participating in communicative activities. The first-year sequence in Spanish is designed to develop the capacity to use the language in communicative situations. Equally important goals are the acquisition of the skills necessary for effective reading and writing in Spanish.
*C- or higher in SPAN 1101
*High School Equivalent: Spanish II, III, or IV (depending on if the student has taken high school Spanish)

Course offerings are dependent upon enrollment. 

June 3 – July 26, 2024
Final Exams: July 25-26

Summer 2024 online classes run from June 3-July 26, 2024.  Final exams are administered online on July 25 and 26.

Open 2024 Summer courses

Course offerings are dependent upon enrollment.

Face-to-face courses at your local high school

Face-to-face (synchronous) courses are available at participating high schools. If you are interested, talk to your high school counselor about partnering with Young Harris Early College.

Face-to-face courses on the YHC campus

Students who live within driving distance have the opportunity to take courses on campus. Review the list of all dual-enrollment approved courses for Young Harris College through the Georgia Student Finance Commission.