Foundations Course Catalog

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Course Catalog Fall 2026

FALL 2026 COURSES SEPT. 14 – DEC. 11, 2026

Building a Strong Foundation Our online course catalog is designed for students to begin earning college credit and building college academic skills before enrolling in an on-campus program. We focus on providing a diverse selection of first-year general education courses for both transferable skills and major exploration.

COE 1100: Learning Essentials & Self Discovery (3 CREDITS) Students will discover how their choices directly impact their opportunities for greater success in college and in life. Topics include accepting personal responsibility, discovering self-motivation, mastering self-management, employing interdependence, gaining self-awareness, adopting lifelong learning, developing emotional intelligence, believing in oneself, and identifying individual learning styles and effective learning strategies. The development of critical thinking skills is implemented through self assessments, case studies, guided journaling, in-class activities and a research project. CIS 1255: Fundamentals of Microsoft Office Suite (3 CREDITS) This course presents an introduction to current technologies on a global scale. Students acquire computer/mobile learning skills and build a stronger foundation in word processing, presentation software, and web communities. Students gain experience with business applications in a PC environment. Classwork focuses on productivity and creative projects. The goal of this course is to ensure cross-platform computer literacy for academic and work environments. PSY 2851: General Psychology (3 CREDITS) This course provides an overview of the principles of human behavior and the scope and methods of psychology. Topics include human stress and health, consciousness, sleep and dreams, intelligence, emotion, motivation, personality, social psychology, and abnormal behavior.

MAT 2200: Introduction to Problem-Solving and Mathematical Thinking (3 CREDITS)

This course focuses on developing critical problem-solving skills through collaborative and interactive learning. Students will explore mathematical problem-solving strategies that are relevant to real-world applications through group work, discussions, and engaging activities. This course emphasizes the importance of teamwork, written and oral expression, and reflective practices to develop metacognitive awareness and a deeper understanding of quantitative reasoning.

ENG 1040: From Page to Practice (3 CREDITS) This course is designed to strengthen students’ academic reading, writing, and communication skills which are essential for success in college and career. Through active reading, critical thinking, and structured writing assignments, students will learn to engage with a variety of texts, develop coherent written responses, and participate in discussions that reflect thoughtful understanding and interpretation. Emphasis is placed on building vocabulary, improving sentence and paragraph structure, and practicing the writing process from brainstorming to revision. Students will also explore strategies for effective communication in academic settings, including summarizing, paraphrasing, and responding to texts in writing and speech. ANZ 1150: Scientific Writing & Communication (3 CREDITS) This course will introduce students to formal scientific writing practices and provide a solid foundation in the fundamental concepts of scientific writing and communication to both scientists and citizens. Topics will include the peer-review paper structure, citing academic sources, how to develop editing and reviewing skills, and how to craft effective research and outreach talks. Additional topics will include scientific ethics and the application of communication skills to presentations and careers in Anthrozoology. This course will provide a dual focus on communicating science through writing and alternative methods, including visual and verbal presentations. DIG 2261: Topics: AI in Design (3 CREDITS) This course introduces students to the creative and practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in design. Through hands on projects, students will learn how to use AI-powered tools for generating graphics, managing design workflows, and crafting compelling written content. Emphasis is placed on prompt engineering, collaborative design management, and the ethical use of AI in creative industries. Students will complete real-world projects simulating design management scenarios, culminating in a final design showcase. BUS 2600: Principles of Management (3 CREDITS) Examination of the basic principles of management underlying the solving of organizational challenges and operation of business enterprises. Reviews of various management theories and practices and an analysis of centralized versus decentralized decision making and their effects on corporations.

Before Beacon Foundations, I was struggling in remote classes at a community college. In Foundations, the professors interact with you live while they are teaching. The professor made their lessons accessible to me as a visual learner and used chat rooms for one-on-one help. It was so different from other remote classes and made a huge difference in my experience and my grades. - Joshua Hansen STUDENT TESTIMONIAL

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Course Availability Please note that each course has limited capacity, and courses are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The best way to guarantee enrollment in courses of your choice is to apply and enroll early. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for the upcoming term, until all courses are full. 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. Ready to Apply? Complete the Beacon Foundations application ( BeaconCollege.edu/ Foundations ). Then submit proof of your learning difference, two letters of recommendation and your high school transcript.

Transfering Beacon Foundation Credits Credits earned at Beacon College are

transferable to most colleges and universities. If you plan to transfer credits to another school, be sure to check with an enrollment or transfer counselor at that college or university to ensure your course selections are appropriate and transferable.

For more information, visit BeaconCollege.edu/Foundations

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