Foundations Brochure

For nearly 35 years, Beacon College in central Florida (an hour’s drive from Orlando) has pioneered affordable, career focused baccalaureate degree programs for neurodiverse students with ADHD, dyslexia and other learning differences.

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Options for Optimum Success One size does not fit all — especially when it comes to learning. Before you start Beacon Foundations, a placement exam helps put you on the best path. Our admission committee will review your application and placement exam results. That information determines which track — developmental or standard — will help you be most successful. To Apply

1. DEVELOPMENTAL TRACK Some students benefit from a first year of remote learning before attending campus-based classes. Our developmental track is designed to better prepare you for on-campus learning. In addition to weekly academic coaching, you’ll participate in mandatory group advising and study sessions each week. REQUIRED COURSES Fall Semester • Accelerated Literacy Reading & Writing Integration (0 credit) • Learning Essentials & Self-Discovery Spring Semester • College Composition • Fundamentals of Microsoft Office Suite • Elective online course of your choosing (optional) CREDITS Students can complete up to 12 credits in two semesters of study. Qualified students can opt to come to Beacon’s campus in central Florida for the May semester and take an additional 3 credits. 2. STANDARD TRACK Students in the standard track must place in College Composition based on their placement exam, but are free to select courses each semester based on their academic goals and interests. There are no required courses. To polish your learning skills, you’ll participate in weekly academic coaching and an optional group study session each week. CREDITS • Students can complete up to 27 credits in two semesters of study. • Qualified students can opt to come to Beacon’s campus in central Florida for the May semester and take an additional 3 credits.

To participate in Beacon Foundations, you must have a diagnosed learning disability such as dyslexia, ADHD or a related condition. If you have already applied and been accepted to Beacon College, you only need to complete the Beacon Foundations application. If you have plans to attend another college or university but feel you’ll benefit from the support and structure of Beacon Foundations, you will need to be provisionally admitted to Beacon College to receive college credits. To apply, please complete our application at BeaconCollege.edu/Foundations . We may need additional documentation to support your participation in Beacon Foundations so you can be considered for financial aid. If more information is needed, a Beacon representative will contact you. SAMPLE SEMESTER Classes change each semester. Below is a sample semester of course offerings, including both required and elective courses. All courses shown are 3 credits unless otherwise noted.

• ANZ 2100: Introduction to Anthrozoology • MAT 0030: Math Strategies (0 credits) • MAT 1901: General Math*

• COE 1100: Learning Essentials & Self Discovery • CRJ 2200: Introduction to Criminal Justice • BUS 2200: Introduction to Business • ENG 0040: Accelerated Literacy Reading & Writing Integration* (0 credit)* • CIS 1255: Technology in Global Environments

• ENG 1101: College Composition* • PSY 2851: General Psychology • BUS 2500: Principles of Marketing • CIS 2300: Internet Technologies

* Placement in these college-level English and Math courses is based on your academic background and a placement test.

For current course descriptions, visit BeaconCollege.edu/Foundations