Rockhurst University’s dual enrollment program provides high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn college credit through rigorous, university-level coursework taught by Rockhurst faculty. Schools may participate in one of two ways: (1) partner with Rockhurst to offer cohort-based dual enrollment courses for a group of students from the same high school, delivered in a variety of formats (see courses below), or (2) send individual students to campus to enroll in select lower-level courses alongside Rockhurst University students. All courses are designed to support meaningful college readiness while allowing students to explore academic and career interests in a collegiate environment.
The following courses are available through the high school partnership model, in which cohorts of students from the same high school enroll together. If a course is not currently offered at a student’s high school, Rockhurst University welcomes inquiries from both students and schools to explore enrollment options or the possibility of establishing a partnership.
Healthcare Exploration
Nursing Exploration (NUR 1100)
Credits: 2
Delivery: Asynchronous Online + On-Campus Skills Labs/Simulation Experiences
Nursing Exploration introduces students to the nursing profession through hands-on learning and guided career exploration. Students examine the roles and responsibilities of nurses while building foundational knowledge of the field. During on-campus sessions, students learn in Rockhurst University’s state-of-the-art nursing facilities, gaining a realistic preview of college-level nursing education and clinical training.
- Participate in hands-on lab and simulation experiences using advanced nursing equipment and technology
- Experience what nursing education is like before starting college
Introduction to Health Professions (HP 1599)
Credits: 2
Delivery: Asynchronous Online + On-Campus Experiences
Introduction to Health Professions provides students with a broad overview of the health sciences and the wide range of careers within healthcare. Students explore current issues in healthcare while learning about educational pathways, workforce needs, and professional roles across multiple disciplines. On-campus experiences give students the opportunity to engage with healthcare professionals and explore where their interests fit within the field.
- Gain insight from a panel of healthcare professionals and participate in interactive stations
- Participate in lab and simulation experiences to build foundational skills needed by all healthcare professionals
Education and Teaching Exploration
Introduction to Education (ED 1340)
Credits: 3
Delivery: Hybrid (In-Person, Online Components, Field Experience)
Introduction to Education explores teaching as a profession and examines the role of schools within social, philosophical, political, and cultural contexts. Students reflect on whether education is a good career fit for them as they develop an understanding of classroom practice, diverse learners, and current issues in education. Through coursework and field experience, students actively participate in educational settings while interacting with educators and school professionals.
- Participate in a K-12 field experience that includes classroom observation and interactive engagement with students and teachers
- Interview a master teacher and reflect on the realities of the profession while developing a personal philosophy of education
Literature in the Classroom (ED 2450)
Credits: 3
Delivery: Asynchronous Online + On-Campus/In-Person Experiences
Literature in the Classroom explores children’s and young adult literature as a foundation for developing literacy, comprehension, and a lifelong love of reading. Students examine a wide range of genres, including multicultural and award-winning texts, while learning how to evaluate literary quality and age appropriateness. The course emphasizes how literature can be used to build engaging, inclusive, and language-rich classroom environments.
- Participate in literature circles and collaborative discussions to deepen comprehension and critical analysis of diverse texts
- Evaluate and select high-quality children’s literature while developing strategies to foster reading engagement and motivation in the classroom
Wisdom Core Cornerstone
Medicine, Technology, and Society (WCCA 1000)
Credits: 2
Delivery: Asynchronous Online + Interactive Discussion-Based Components
Medicine, Technology, and Society is a Cornerstone course that introduces students to college-level learning by exploring how medical innovation, healthcare, and biomedical engineering intersect with society. Grounded in Rockhurst University’s Jesuit liberal arts tradition, the course emphasizes critical thinking, reflection, and an understanding of how science and technology shape issues of equity, ethics, and human well-being.
- Analyze the development of medical technologies and their societal implications, including issues of access, affordability, and equity
- Reflect on how the vision of Jesuit education may impact one’s life and work in a future medical, healthcare, or biomedical engineering career
Updated May 2026