Online Courses

This course provides a survey of entrepreneurship and business fundamentals. Through the framework of the business model canvas, the course explores the fundamental considerations of planning, launching, owning, and managing a successful small business enterprise.

General Chemistry I and Lab course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles and applications of general chemistry. This course examines topics that include composition of matter, the atom, chemical bonding, solutions, measurements, chemical nomenclature, stoichiometry, and thermochemistry.

Principles of Speech and Communication is a study of basic communication theory and history. It focuses specifically on the relevance of communication study today and how different situations and technologies demand the evaluation and application of appropriate communication techniques. Students in the course will apply communication studies to developing applications of communication including business presentations, public speaking, organizational communication, and small group communication. Students will be required to record themselves giving speeches. Some speeches require the student to present in front of no fewer than seven people, either in person or virtually. Failure to complete these assignments will result in an automatic failure of the course. If needed, contact support for assistance in completing this requirement.

Principles of Microeconomics is the study of how businesses operate and the influence that economic decision-making has on markets, industries, and competition. In this course, students will explore what it means to think on the margin and understand the key principles of economics, including supply and demand; the impact of cost, utility, and externalities on businesses and markets; the impact of government policies and taxing; different forms of markets; the roles of profit and elasticity and competition; wages and how production decisions are made; and the factors of production. By learning to think as an economist, students understand the business side of economics and the decisions producers make when designing, marketing, and distributing goods and services.

This course provides an introduction to college-level writing and covers the basics of composition including (1) types of essays, (2) how to analyze essay writing, and (3) how to prewrite and edit essays. The course also includes a description and understanding of rhetoric, argumentation, persuasion, and the rhetorical situation as it applies to past and current writing. Students are required to write five essays of different genres throughout the course. They will submit drafts for feedback, then they will revise and resubmit their essays.

English Composition II is the second in a series of two courses designed for a first-year college-level English writing program. Its purpose is to further develop students’ abilities to read and think critically by analyzing texts and evaluating sources, to research and evaluate evidence competently, to develop logical reasoning and persuasive argument skills, and to communicate ideas in appropriate written media and styles. It introduces students to academic writing, basic research, and the art of argumentation, as well as reinforcing concepts introduced in previous composition courses.

United States History I: US History to 1877 covers history through 1877, taking students from pre-Columbian events through the Civil War and Reconstruction. The course introduces students to the major themes that have defined the United States as a nation and culture while showing students how these times remain relevant in their everyday lives.

United States History II: US History since 1877 provides a comprehensive presentation of the significant social, political, and economic developments from 1877 to the present. The course is designed to engage students in understanding how shifts in culture, private initiative, public policy, and technology have shaped American history. Critical reading, analysis, and writing will be emphasized as core elements of enhancing lesson understanding.

This course is designed to serve as a valuable introduction for believers and non-believers alike. Our charted path for this includes (1) an introduction to Christianity in general, (2) foundational lessons on the Bible and the origins of Christianity, (3) an understanding of the core beliefs and practices of early Christians, (4) a period-by-period snapshot of how those core beliefs and practices evolved and the historical/philosophical/scientific/cultural events that shaped that evolution, (5) a recap of where Christians are today with regards to doctrine and practice (retracing our steps from the early church to today), (6) how Christians are confronting issues in the 21st century.

In World Civilizations I: World Civ. to 1500, this course will focus on civilizations before 1492. While classical Western cultures such as those of Rome, Greece, and Egypt will be highlighted, attention and study will also center on the civilizations of East Asia, specifically China and India, as well as the Middle East, Africa, and pre-Columbian America. This course will focus on the early foundations of civilization that led to future European colonialism and imperialism.

Introduction to Philosophy aligns to a college-level introduction to philosophy. The course introduces students to the major divisions of modern philosophy and the common tools philosophers use. Students are provided an overview of the foundational elements of Western philosophy. Multiple modern worldviews for explaining the world and human behavior are explored. Students will articulate their own philosophical understandings and worldviews as applied to contemporary issues or big ideas.

Introduction to Literature aligns to an introductory college-level literary analysis course. The course engages students in close readings and critical analyses of the literary genres of the epic, poetry, drama, and prose, including novels, short stories, and essays. Students will read a survey of literature from the 8th century through the 19th century BCE. Students will examine the ways writers use language to provide meaning and pleasure. As they read, students will consider structure, style, themes, and use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. Writing assignments include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays that require students to analyze and interpret literary works. A final project includes a literary analysis modeled after one of the literary lenses discussed and a small reflective paper that allows students to consider what they have learned and how it has helped them analyze texts.

The Introduction to the Old Testament course examines the character of Yahweh God as displayed throughout the history of Israel, and compares and contrasts it with human character qualities. In an ancient world full of angry, spiteful, and deceitful gods, what kind of god is Yahweh? Is he also vindictive and impatient? Is he compassionate and gracious? In order to ascertain the character qualities which most define God, students will observe his actions toward the Jewish people throughout their history; in particular, students will study God’s behavior toward the earliest ancestors of the Israelites, toward the enslaved Hebrews in Egypt, toward the judges who led the Israelites, toward the kings who ruled Israel and Judah, and toward the Jews who heard the preaching of the pre-and post-exilic prophets. Students will also witness the character qualities of many humans on display, some of whom reflect God’s good character qualities as they are called to do, but many who demonstrate less honorable character qualities. The behaviors, hopes, and prayers of these individuals will be examined. This course ultimately seeks to introduce students to the God of the Old Testament.

Survey of the New Testament offers an overview of the New Testament. Students will first experience the story of the Gospels, which cover the life, teachings, and miracles of Jesus, followed by his death and resurrection. Throughout the course, readers will be asked important questions about Jesus’s character. For instance, did he treat people well, or did he take advantage of them? Was Jesus an honest person, or was he lying about his relationship to God? Did Jesus deserve to die the way he did–embarrassed, naked, and abandoned by his friends–or was he the kind of person who deserved a better ending to his life? This course also examines the movement of Jesus’s followers as described in the book of Acts. The early Christian traits of heroism, love, and perseverance tell an incredible story by themselves, and the authors attribute such character qualities to the work of Jesus among them. Is it possible that Jesus rose from the dead, and could he have changed the hearts and minds of his followers? Is such internal transformation possible for Jesus’s followers today? Lastly, this course will explore the canonical writings of the early Christians—the Epistles and Revelation—to determine basic Christian teachings. How does the Christian faith affect the lives of Jesus’s followers? How does Christian transformation play out in personal situations in the real world? This New Testament course will wrestle with these questions and more as it seeks to introduce students to Jesus.

his course provides an introduction to information technology and computing systems. It covers both the history and theory of information systems as well as the practical application of technologies. The student will be introduced to computer software, hardware, and networking technologies, as well as information security, privacy, and social issues inherent in information technologies. The practical applications of productivity software, data management, HTML, and CSS are covered, as well as an introduction to computer coding through Scratch and Java. Future trends in information technology are addressed through topics including data mining, visualization, natural language processing, artificial intelligence, and Blockchain.

Latin I introduces students to the basics of Latin grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Students will be introduced to the six indicative active tenses of first, second, third, third -io, and fourth conjugations, as well as those same tenses of the irregular verbs sum and possum. Students will meet the present, imperfect, and future indicative passive tenses of first and second conjugations. The present infinitives, active and passive, will also be presented. Students will also learn about first, second, and third declension nouns; first, second, and third declension adjectives; special -ius adjectives; the reflexive adjective; interrogative adjectives; demonstratives; and numbers. Personal pronouns, reflexive pronouns, relative pronouns, and interrogative pronouns will also be taught.

Contemporary Math and Quantitative Reasoning course is designed to introduce students to basic and intermediate concepts of number sense and quantitative analysis. The course is designed to help students conceptualize abstract quantitative concepts as they relate to real-world problems and everyday life. The course provides extensive examples to help students explain and apply concepts. The course covers logic, basic number sense, algebraic concepts, geometry and visual modeling, and probability. This course will additionally provide students with the knowledge and skills to manage financial resources.

College Algebra provides a comprehensive introduction to the foundations of mathematics typically taught in a traditional college algebra course. This core course develops problem-solving strategies and establishes a firm foundation for higher levels of mathematics. Students will gain practical knowledge by solving and applying equations to real-life situations. They will explore a variety of functions and understand how they are used to model complex phenomena (e.g. polynomial, quadratic, rational, exponential, and logarithmic). Data and trends will be summarized and visualized by creating and implementing graphs. Finally, students will feel empowered with the skills to succeed in math, science, business, and programming.

This course surveys music and its role in societies from prehistory through the present day. The course focuses on the development of appropriate listening skills as the student becomes increasingly aware of the role of music throughout the ages, the role it plays today, and the role it will play in the future.

General Physical Science and Lab is an introductory course designed to give students an opportunity to explore the basic concepts of physical science. Students will be introduced to the foundations of science, including skills, assumptions, and the role of technology in science. Then, students will learn about matter, atoms, and the periodic table. Students will dive into the chemical side of physical science with an introduction to chemical reactions and the chemistry of carbon and solutions. They will explore motion, forces, work, machines, and energy as well as nuclear energy and thermal energy. Lastly, students will get an introduction to waves, sound, and electromagnetic radiation. The course provides extensive examples and practice for students to apply concepts. This course does not include a laboratory component.

American National Government’s course provides a comprehensive introduction to the concepts of the United States government. The course explores all branches of the United States government and provides students with an understanding of the basic organizations and policies of the political system. An exploration of what government is, the Constitution, and the philosophical origins of government systems are provided at the beginning of the course to provide students with a solid foundation for the rest of the course. Other topics round out the subject including public policy, civil liberties, and American political culture.

This course is designed to serve as an introductory course to the basic concepts in psychology that analyze human behavior. Students will first delve into the fundamentals including history, science, approaches, and research in psychology. Next, students will get an introduction to biology as it relates to human psychology including genetics, the nervous system, sensation and perception, and developmental psychology. This course is also designed to give students an understanding of the psychology behind cognition, memory, learning, motivation, and social psychology. Students will examine the psychological effects that impact everyday life such as consciousness and sleep, stress and health, personality, psychological disorders, and therapy and treatment.

Elementary Spanish I is the first of a two-online asynchronous course sequence of beginning Spanish. This course focuses on the rapid and integrated development of the four traditional language skills, listening, reading, speaking, and writing, as well as a fifth skill: cultural understanding. Through a study of various Spanish-speaking cultures, students will learn to apply the phrases in a meaningful way, emphasizing the correct use of the given phrase or sentence. Students should expect to participate in activities, discussions, projects, and assessments as they progress through this online course. Each assignment and assessment is designed to challenge students to use the vocabulary lessons and grammar skills in a meaningful way as they learn to speak everyday conversational Spanish. Spanish 1 utilizes the open-source textbook Trayectos.

This course is built on the standards of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).

Spanish II is the second of a two-online asynchronous course sequence of beginning to expand Spanish. This course focuses on the rapid and integrated development of the four traditional language skills; listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Additionally, a fifth skill of cultural understanding is infused into the content of this course. Through a study of various Spanish-speaking cultures, students will learn to apply the phrases, sentences, and ideas in a meaningful way, emphasizing the correct use of the given phrase or sentence(s). Students should expect to participate in activities, discussions, projects, and assessments as they progress through this online course. Each assignment and assessment is designed to challenge students to use the vocabulary lessons and grammar skills in a meaningful way as they learn to speak everyday conversational Spanish.