University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Independent Study High School

College-Prep Distance Education Since 1929

Diploma Options


Diploma students have two options when selecting their program; general or college prep.

The college prep and general diploma programs both require the same number of credits, as well as the same subject areas (Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, etc). The courses in those subject areas vary by program.

The college prep program involves more writing assignments within the courses than the general diploma program. These writing assignments are designed to prepare students for the writing skills expected at the college level, as one of our goals is to prepare students for the next step in life, whatever that may be.