Online Courses

Science of Agriculture

Biological, chemical, and earth science concepts are related to agriculture.

Art Appreciation-3 Hours-Arts & Humanities Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

An introductory study of the visual arts.

Intro to Chemistry-3 hours & Lab-Natural &Physical Sciences w/ Lab Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

A one semester terminal course covering applied chemistry and environmental considerations which can be used for general education requirements in the science field for non-science majors and minors. In-class laboratory constitutes 20 percent of class. 

Fundamentals of Public Speaking-3 Hours Human Communications Colonnade/Gen Ed.

Focuses on the preparation and delivery of public speeches (informative and persuasive), with skills development in listening, teamwork, and interpersonal communication contexts.

Intro to Criminal Justice-3 Hours Social & Behavioral Studies Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

Survey of criminal justice systems, including police, courts and corrections.

Problem Solving & Programming

The fundamentals of problem solving, program design, and program development techniques. A high-level programming language is used and lab experiences are included. The course may not be counted toward a computer science major or minor. 

Two years of high school algebra or concurrent enrollment in a college algebra course required.

Intro Economics-3 Hours Social & Behavioral Studies Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

A general introduction to economic concepts, ideas, institutions and methods of analysis with emphasis on the description of economic processes and the functioning of institutions in a market economy.

Intro Teacher Ed.

The introductory course to a career in education. The student will acquire basic knowledge of teacher ethics, career awareness, student diversity, and curriculum. 

Health Data Content & Structure

Emphasis on the health information profession, interdisciplinary relationships, health care data management, documentation standards, methods of access and retention of image-based information and maintenance of health information in acute and non-acute care facilities.

Medical Terminology

A course designed to acquaint the student with the specialized language of medicine and to develop communication skills in areas where use of medical terms is necessary and appropriate.

World History-3 Hours World History Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

A comparative historical survey of the major political, religious, and cultural developments in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from 1500 to present.

Intro to Leadership Studies-3 Hours Social & Behavioral Studies Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

An introduction to the basics of effective leadership including an investigation of leadership theories and assessment of leadership styles.

General Math-3 Hours Quantitative Reasoning Colonnade/Gen. Ed

Terminal course for non-science majors suggested for the student who has satisfactorily completed minimum high school mathematics requirements and needs no further work in algebra.

Math ACT 19 required.

American National Government-3 Hours Social & Behavioral Studies Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

The essentials of the political system and processes, particularly at the national level, in the United States.

Intro Psychology-3 Hours Social & Behavioral Studies Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

An introductory course dealing with principles of behavior, scientific methods of psychology, measurement, learning, perception, motivation, development, personality, abnormal behavior, social behavior, intelligence, and other topics.

Recreation in Society-3 Hours Social & Behavioral Studies Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

Introduces the student to recreation, parks and leisure history, philosophical concepts, and trends with attention to recreation sectors and employment opportunities.

The New Testament-3 Hours-Arts & Humanities Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

An introduction to the historical, literary, and cultural approaches to the New Testament with a niew toward understanding and interpretation.

The Old Testament-3 Hours-Arts & Humanities Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

An introduction to the historical, literary, and cultural approaches to the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) with a view toward understanding and interpretation.

World Religions-3 Hours-Arts & Humanities Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

An introduction to the study of religion from Western and non-Western cultures. The course surveys and critiques definitions of religion and examines topics such as the historical, social, psychological, and ethical implications of a number of religious traditions.

Intro Sociology-3 Hours Social & Behavioral Studies Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

Introduction to the basic concepts of society and culture, group behavior, population, class, minorities, community, social institutions and social changes.