Hank and John Green have single-handedly tutored my entire educational career, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a student who hasn’t heard of the duo.
From lecture assignments to review videos, Crash Course is ingrained in schooling. Throughout high school and college, many of my teachers and professors have looked to brothers Hank and John Green to give new insights and quick overviews of major topics, all the way from world history to physics.
If you aren’t familiar, Crash Course is an educational resource founded by brothers and authors Hank and John Green. With hundreds of millions of views, the Crash Course YouTube channel boasts a community of learners and students. Crash Course offers over 45 courses on both AP high school curriculum and college topics, including chemistry, economics, engineering, ecology, linguistics, and philosophy, just to name a few.
Most Crash Course videos are only 5 to 15 minutes long, giving a simple yet detailed overview of the chosen topic, often with lots of jokes and witty commentary. Paired with captivating visual animation, Crash Course is incredibly engaging and fun to watch.
Now, YouTube has announced its collaboration with Crash Course and Arizona State University to give students the opportunity to earn college credit for watching Crash Course videos. The new education initiative, Study Hall, creates an accessible and affordable way for students to work toward transferable college credits.
Study Hall and Crash Course videos are available to watch for free on YouTube, but individuals can enroll in associated Crash Course courses to earn credits. Four “College Foundations” courses will begin on March 7, 2023, and enrollment fees are $25 per course. If you enroll before March 7, you can pay an additional $350 to receive college credits. After the start date, the price of earning college credits jumps to $400.
Although $400 is a lot of money, course expenses at the average public four-year university are generally three to four times higher, making this an incredibly affordable resource for students looking to begin their college career or simply boost their transcript.
The “College Foundations” courses will cover English rhetoric and composition, U.S. history, college math, and human communication. Classes can be retaken as many times as you need. If you are interested in applying your Study Hall coursework toward a full degree, you can seek admission to ASU through its Earned Admissions program, or transfer your credits to any institution that accepts credits from ASU.
Study Hall is expected to offer up to 12 courses by January 2025. Interested students can enroll on the Study Hall website here.