Virtual Network

MSU Denver’s College Credit in High School (CCHS) Virtual Network allows you to earn college credit through online classes, no matter where you are.

When you participate in a Virtual Network class, you will be earning college credit along with other high school students from across the state. All classes are taught by MSU Denver faculty and are completely online and asynchronous.

CCHS is proud to offer a reduced tuition rate for high school students. The current tuition rate for Virtual Network classes is $156.40 per credit. Most courses are 3 credits. In comparison to MSU Denver tuition, this is an average savings of $125 per credit.

Spring 2023 courses

ANT 1310 – Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
This course is an exploration of the diversity that defines the human experience. Students learn about the field of anthropology and its approach to examining other cultures with a focus on holism and cultural relativism.

CHS 1000 – Introduction to Chicana/o Studies (3 credits)
This course covers the major historical moments beginning with an overview of Pre-Columbian civilizations in the Americas and Medieval Spain, which have led to the contemporary social location of the Mexican-origin population within the United States.

SOC 1010 – People, Power, and Progress (Introduction to Sociology) (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to the discipline of sociology. It analyzes power, progress, and social change to better understand the forces that shape people’s lives, interests, and personalities.

SWK 1050 – How to Change the World (3 credits)
Operating from human rights and social justice frameworks, this course is an introduction to how to address some of our most pressing social problems. A range of topics will be covered such as environmental and food justice, healthcare, children’s rights, racial justice, immigration, gender, LGBTQ+ rights, criminal justice, poverty, and income inequality.

How to get started

1. Talk with your school counselor and let them know you’re interested in taking a college course through MSU Denver’s Virtual Network.
2. Complete Concurrent/Dual Enrollment Application.
3. You will receive an acceptance letter to the email address you used when applying. Note: It is advised you apply using your personal email address, not a high school-issued email address.
4. Set up an MSU Denver account and password. View instructions here. Login/password support is available 24 hours/7 days a week by contacting MSU Denver IT Services Helpdesk at 303.352.7548 and selecting Option 1.
5. Your school will submit the Virtual Network roster before January 10, 2023 to [email protected]. MSU Denver will register admitted students on the roster for their class.
6. Students can find more information on Canvas through the Quick Start Guide and the Student Training Course. Your instructor will contact you via your newly created MSU Denver email address with information about your course.

Questions?