Top 5 College Courses to Take While in High School

I am currently in my third year of college, however I am a senior and will be graduating this year. How is that possible? I participated in dual enrollment during high school, which is a program that allows high school students to take college courses in order to get credit. I came into college with 21 credit hours and because of that I am able to graduate in three years. I have instructed many young students on what courses they should take during high school to get college credit, and would like to recommend them to all of you. So here are the top 5 college courses that you should take while in high school:

1- Psychology

Psychology is a great college course to take while you are in high school through Dual Enrollment. If you take the General Psychology course at your local community college, it should transfer to pretty much any college.

2- History

History is another great college course to take in high school. There are a variety of history general education courses that you can choose from, and many of them will transfer to the college that you want to attend.

3- Sociology

Similar to psychology, a general sociology or introduction to sociology course is a great college course to take in high school. This is something that is part of the degree requirement for many majors at public or private colleges, and would be great to go ahead and get out of the way while you are in high school.

4- Math

Every college student has to take math courses unless you place out of them through an AP Exam or something. For this reason, math is a great college course to take while in high school.

5- Economics

Economics is another great college course that I took while in high school. If you are planning to major in something business related, this is definitely a great course to take. It is also required for many college majors.

By knocking out some of your general education courses in high school, it will give you the opportunity to focus on more generalized courses directed at your major once you are in college. It is also great to start college with extra credits under your belt. Even if you don't plan on graduating early, having extra credit gives you the flexibility to add a double major, minor, or just take fewer credit hours each semester.