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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Independent Study High School

College—Prep Distance Education Since 1929

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  • State Standards Mapping
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Download a quick list of available courses from the Independent Study High School or search below to find and enroll in courses.

Course Search/enroll online

Download the current Independent Study High School bulletin of courses and handbook, complete with policies and other helpful information.

Course Kits:

Some courses have kit materials, either required or optional, for course completion. These kits are available for purchase, by following the course purchasing instructions. View course kit materials list.


Course Options

Every student learns in a unique way. That’s why the UNL Independent Study High School provides flexible learning options, allowing each student to choose their format of course delivery and grading.

Course Content Delivery: Online and/or Print

Course delivery refers to how a student accesses their course content (syllabus).

Online   
Many courses are offered online, where students work from an online syllabus and handbook. Online students also have the option of purchasing course content on a CD-ROM or in a printed syllabus.

Print
Courses are offered in a print-based format, where students work from a printed syllabus and handbook. Print students also have access to the online syllabus and course management system and have the option of purchasing course content on a CD-ROM.


Coursework Submission: Online or Postal Mail

Online Submission
All students receive access to the online course management system. Evaluations, projects or tests may be submitted online when possible, through the online course management system.

Postal Mail Submission
Students choosing to submit tests, evaluations and projects by postal mail rather than online, must select the $15 Mail Processing service at the time of enrollment. By selecting this, tests are mailed to the proctor and scan cards, lesson wrappers and addressed envelopes are mailed to the student. Students will want to choose this option if proctors do not have the ability to download tests from the Internet. Due to the nature of some courses, online submission of coursework is not an option, and Mail Processing is required.

All tests, whether submitted online or by mail, are administered by an approved proctor.


Grading Options: Projects or No Projects

When available, students may choose to enroll in a course that includes projects as part of the grading options. Students who have difficulty testing, like to explore specific topics in more depth, want additional opportunities to master the coursework, or wish to enhance their writing skills as they prepare for college will find the courses with project(s) an excellent choice. This selection is made at the time of enrollment.

Please note: Grading options are noted in the course description. Courses WITH projects are NCAA approved and should be selected for student athletes


All courses feature objective evaluations, tests and self-check activities

Course Demos

UNL Independent Study High School courses are designed to provide students an easy-to-navigate learning experience.

• American Government: Theories
• AP English Literature and Composition II
• Physical and Earth Sciences II
• Pre-Algebra I

 
State Standards Mapping


How do our courses match specific state requirements?
The Independent Study High School curriculum meets rigorous academic standards, aligning with national and Nebraska content standards as well as the content standards of most other states. View the State Standards Mapping page to see how state standards are address by specific courses.

If you do not see your state listed, please contact us for information specific to your state. Standards are most likely met in courses; it may be that the information has not yet been compiled for your state.