The Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program (PSEO) was created in 1985 as a means to promote rigorous educational pursuits and provide a wider variety of options for students. Through PSEO at PTC, high school students take PTC courses that satisfy requirements for both high school and, of course, their college credits.
"We're seeing more and more high school students take advantage of the PSEO program each year," says Jodie Klinkhammer, Assistant to the Dean of Student Affairs at PTC. "It's an excellent way to both stimulate high school students who are ready for college material, as well as introduce them to college life and motivate them to set long-term academic and career goals," Klinkhammer adds.
The program is available to students throughout the state, and students from nearly every Minnesota public high school earn credits through PSEO from programs at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. Through PSEO, students may take courses on a college or university campus or, where available, at their high school. PSEO courses offered in high school are sometimes called concurrent enrollment courses.
"The program is not for everyone. To be accepted, students must score 'college-ready' on the Accuplacer test," Klinkhammer warns. "But, if you are committed, it's very, very worth it, since the program is offered at no cost for participating students and their families. So, it's wise to get in and take as many college classes as you can to reduce your cost or your family's future cost," Klinkhammer explains.
To apply to the PSEO program at PTC, students should contact their high school guidance counselor(s) to obtain the proper documents, as well as gain advising regarding particular courses that will work in the student's favor. Additionally, students should contact Jodie Klinkhammer at PTC, 320-629-5117, or e-mail KlinkhammerJ@pinetech.edu.
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