Hannibal-Lagrange University Online

Available courses

ENG 106-01-1307- English Composition II

MKT 313-01-1306 - Principles of Marketing

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MAN 243-01-1306 - Principles of Business Management

Instructor: John Schafer

This course provides a working knowledge of the fundamental principles underlying the management of business enterprises. The course attempts to provide a comprehensive and global view of the practices of planning, organizing, supervising and controlling organizational activities.

HST 223-01 - 1306 - US History II

Instructor: Sam Swisher

This course is an introduction to American history for students with little or no background knowledge in history. It is a survey course about the history of the United States since 1877. The course will cover major political, social, economic, and military trends and events affecting America from the conclusion of Reconstruction to the 21st Century. Due to time limits within one semester and the vast amount of information available for discussion, selected trends and events deemed most noteworthy or vital to understanding the nature of contemporary America will be presented. Students are strongly encouraged to raise questions about historical interpretation whenever appropriate during class, and or outside class. Forming own interpretations or opinions is encouraged from class material and readings.

HST 153-01-1306 - World History I

Instructor: Sam Swisher

This course examines world civilization until 1648. Topics include ancient societies, how they developed, and the lasting contributions they leave for us today. Further examination includes the Greeks and Romans, along with formative societies in China, India, and Africa, along with the rise of Islam and the Christian Crusades. The course concludes with an understanding of Europe, of the Renaissance, and of the events and wars that changed that continent.

BIB 123-01-1306 - New Testament Survey

Instructor: Jeff Brown

MUS 103-01 - 1306 - Music Appreciation

Instructor: Jessica Woodworth

An introductory course presenting an understanding of basic musical elements, form, major periods of music history, significant composers, and an approach to perceptive listening. This course serves to stimulate its participants curiosity and enthusiasm, and heighten their enjoyment of music.

LIT 253-01 - 1306 - English Life & Literature I

Instructor: Amanda Henry

A chronological study of English literature from Beowulf through the Renaissance, with special emphasis on the masters. A major purpose of this course will be to give the student an understanding of the relationship existing between the life and the literature of the historical period in which the literature was produced. Prerequisite: ENG 104 and 106 or consent of instructor. Credit 3 semester hours.

SED 332-01-1305 - Reading and Writing in the Content Areas

Instructor: Larinee Dennis

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NUR 446-01-1305 - Community Health Nursing

Instructor: Anne Riggs

Focus on delivery of nursing care to individuals, families, aggregates, and communities through health promotion and protection and disease prevention.

ECS 423-01 - 1305 - Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Special Education

Instructor: Carol Bunch

This course will familiarize students with the growing research base in early intervention and early childhood special education. Students will also learn how to incorporate research into their own teaching practice and use research techniques to inform their own teaching.

NUR 446-01 - 1305 - Community Health Nursing

Focus on delivery of nursing care to individuals, families, aggregates, and communities through health promotion and protection and disease prevention.

ORM 353 -01 -1305 - Bible & Christian Worldview

Instructor: Cardis Bryan

This module surveys major themes, events, and plots in the Bible which are significant for constructing a biblical worldview.

CHD 323-01 - 1304 - Communication Disorders

Instructor: Carol Bunch

This course will address language and subsequent literacy issues experiences by young children who are at-risk or who have disabilities. Specific strategies to increase vocabulary and language and to use augmentative systems will be covered.

SED 332-01-1303 - Reading and Writing in the Content Areas

Instructor: Larinee Dennis

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CHD 313-01 - 1303 - Implementing and Evaluating Interventions

Instructor: Carol Bunch

This course addresses the intervention needs of infants, toddlers, and young children who have disabilities or who are at high risk for developing disabilities through designing, implementing and evaluating programs. Compares and contrasts models of intervention and accompanying research for specific educational needs, appropriate assistive technology, and strategies for supporting services personnel. Demonstrates the use of assessment results to plan and evaluate specific interventions and strategies for achieving results.

BIB 123-01 - 1303 - New Testament Survey

Instructor: Cardis Bryan

EDU 5205-01-1303 - Comprehension

Instructor: Debbie Jameson

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EDU 5104-01-1303 - Diversity in the Classroom

Instructor: Jane Schafer

This course provides a base for those entering or presently in the teaching profession to explore the issues that can arise when teaching a diverse population of students. The course addresses various diversities including ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, exceptionalities, religion, age and language. Specific issues related to each type of diversity will be discussed, along with effective strategies for teaching the diverse populations.

PSY 333-01 - 1303 - Developmental Psychology

Instructor: Kayla McBride

Examines the growth and development of school-aged children and across the lifespan. Emphasizes physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions, as well as normative life tasks and development.

NUR 424-01 - 1303 - Client Education

Instructor: Donna White

Nursing 424 provides opportunities for students to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate client education in order to
promote health of both individuals and groups. Includes forty-five clinical hours.

HST 213-01 - 1303 - U.S. History I

Instructor: Sam Swisher

The primary goal of this course it to provide the student with a basic awareness and fundamental grasp of the larger issues, events, and individuals who made significant contributions to the growth and development of the American nation. Acquiring such knowledge with regard to this portion of American history is expected to provide the student with a greater appreciation of the American heritage and to contribute, at least in part, to a well-rounded liberal arts education.

ECS 413-01 - 1303 - Environmental & Personal Strategies for Self-Management

Instructor: Carol Bunch

This course will address both classroom and environmental management of behavior and individualized behavioral intervention. Emphasizes research-validated practices and the use of non aversive techniques. Covers strategies for individualized assessment and intervention incorporating the cognitive, motor, sensory, adaptive, and aesthetic domains. This course requires a classroom observation component.

CHD 362 - 01 - 1302 - Family & Community Resources

Instructor: Carol Bunch
Instructor: Linda Bleything

PSY 113-01 - 1301 - General Psychology

Instructor: Kayla McBride

Psychology, as a major and as a field, provides students with a framework for understanding the world around them. This course introduces the diversity, complexity, and applications of psychology to life. While learning about yourself, you will sharpen critical thinking skills that you will use throughout your life. You will learn about scientific approaches that go beyond the study of behavior; applied knowledge that can help you to learn about yourself and your relationship to others; and foundations to all future forms of knowledge.

PLS 113-01 - 1301 - Introduction to Government

Instructor: Mark Quintanilla

This course is a general study of the major components of the American political system and its evolution from the American Revolution to the present.

NUR 303-01 - 1301 - Health Assessment

Instructor: Andrea Zak

Introduction of basic concepts and skills needed to assess the biopsychosocial and spiritual status of the client.

ENG 106-01 - 1301 - English Composition II

Instructor: Rachel Wallace

ECS 323-01 - 1301 - Communication Disorders

Instructor: Carol Bunch

BIO 440-01 - 1301 - Pathophysiology

Instructor: Kim Peters

This course focuses on the changes in physiology resulting from illness, disease, or injury, and how these changes effect signs and symptoms of disease. The material is presented according to major body systems including fluid/electrolytes, and acid-base balance.

EDU 5202-01 - 1301 - Content Area Reading

Instructor: Larinee Dennis

This course links reading skills across the curriculum through the use of instruction strategies and assessments. The use of textbooks, trade books, and electronic texts are explored with a focus on integrating a variety of strategies to enhance student understanding in content areas. 3 semester hours credit.

EDU 5201 - 01 - 1301 - Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Concepts

Instructor: Jenni Haner

This course involves learning the research supporting instruction in phonemic awareness and phonics concepts.

LIT 243-01 - 1205 - American Literature II

LIT 243 American Literature II—A survey course from the Civil War to World War II. Prerequisite: ENG 104 and 106 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

ECS 423-01 - 1205 - Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Special Education

ECS 413-01 - 1203 - Environmental & Personal Strategies for Self-Management

CHD 382-01 - 1210 - Assessing Young Children

Appropriate factors in screening, diagnosing, and prescribing instruction with emphasis on authentic assessment-for children birth through age 5, including children with special needs will be the focus of this course. Mandated assessment will be addressed.

CHD 356-01 - 1211 - Curriculum & Methods for Early Childhood

This course develops competency in the curriculum and methods for facilitation of young children, including infants through toddlers and ages three through five. A practicum with qualified supervision, is scheduled concurrently for work with these age groups. The student will develop a partial curriculum, implement it with young children, and evaluate its effectiveness.

EDU 5002 - 01 - 1210 - Cognition

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the mental process of knowing and ways to structure instruction so learning is enhanced in the classroom. Current neurobiological research on emotions, theories of intelligence, memory, concept formation, knowledge, decision making, problem-solving, and creativity will be explored.

ECS 313-01 - 1210 - Implementing and Evaluating Interventions

CAS 101-01 - 1210 - Introduction to Speech

The purpose of this course is to develop the understanding and skill necessary to meaning-oriented oral communication. This course is designed to help you become a more effective critical listener and communicator. Emphasis will be placed on interpersonal and public communication. Activities will provide the necessary experience to communicate more effectively.

ENG 106-01 - 1201 - English Composition II

Introduces students to argumentation. Focuses on rhetorical strategies of persuasion and use of rhetoric in writing. Includes further practice in research and synthesis of sources. Prerequisite: ENG 104. Offered fall and spring semesters.

ECS 323-01 - 1201 - Communication Disorders

BIO 440-01 - 1201 - Pathophysiology

HST 393-01 - 1207 - Special Topics: The Kennedy Assassination

An in depth study of one of the most important events of the twentieth century, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Students will evaluate the claims of both essential views of this event; the view that Lee Harvey Oswald was the lone assassin of President Kennedy and that he acted alone, and the “conspiracy theory” views, either that Oswald did not act alone but was a part of a larger conspiracy to kill the president. The view that Oswald was not involved in the shooting of the president at all, but that he was but a “patsy” in an overall conspiracy to kill the president will also be considered.

HST 213-01 - 1207 - U.S. History I

HST 163-01 - 1207 - World History II

A survey of the major developments in world civilization since 1600 with an emphasis on the age of exploration, colonialism, modern ideologies, the great world wars, and interrelated cultural movements.

GEO 103-01 - 1207 - World Geography

This course provides a general study of world geography and the impact of man on the environment and the evolution of Human society.

ENG 106-01 - 1207 - English Composition II

This course is an introduction to argumentation that focuses on rhetorical strategies of persuasion and the use of rhetoric in writing. It includes further practice in research and synthesis of sources.

BIB 123-01 - 1207 - New Testament Survey

Instructor: Jeff Brown

This is an intensive eight week online summer course that will lay the foundation of study for the New Testament. This class will survey the historical background, cultural context, and development of the New Testament. It will also allow the student to understand the timeline of the New Testament era.

ENG 104-01-1208 - English Composition I

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

Write a multi-paragraph composition with clear organization, including an introduction with a strong thesis, three or more body paragraphs which clearly develop the thesis, and a strong conclusion.
Avoid most errors in grammar and mechanics while at the same time showing ability in logic, unity and coherence.
Demonstrate college-level content and style.
Show ability to express thoughts clearly and coherently.
Document research through the correct use of MLA style.
Critically read student and professional essays from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
Demonstrate overall competency in writing.

EED 301-01 - 1208 - Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood and Elementary

A survey of materials and methods for teaching mathematics with early childhood and elementary school children. This includes classroom experiences with children. Rationale: Educators in today’s world need to be familiar with mathematical applications, problem solving, assessment, current issues, state and national standards, and trends in order to become effective teachers in this field. This course will cover the following strands.

EDU 5001-01 - 1208 - Character Education

Instructor: Jane Schafer

This course examines character formation by studying theories and principles of moral development. Ideas will be generated to help teachers promote character development in students, support character education in the classroom learning environment, and extend character practices into the community.

ECS 203-01 - 1208 - Special Education Process

This course offers an overview of the historical and legal precedents for the field of early intervention. Focuses on etiological factors for disability and increased risk status, knowledge of family systems, diversity and on service provision and discipline specific information regarding intervention. Addresses the typical and atypical development in each of the five developmental domains.

CHD 343-01 - 1208 - Multicultural Study of Child & Families

This course studies the different relationship styles and cultures of children and families through case studies and research projects. It balances theory and practice for early childhood professionals in regards to social foundations and the theory of multicultural instruction. Students will review the principles and theories that underlie practices related to multicultural education. The theoretical background provides the framework for multiculturalism that makes it fit into the larger context of teaching and learning. As part of this course, students will conduct an in-depth review of their personal childhood and the effects this may have had on their personal biases. “Nature” and “nurture” will be explored and researched as a potential rationale for an inequitable society. Emphasis is placed on how to develop culturally responsive early childhood learning environments for young children, starting at birth where diversity is celebrated and explored. In practice, this course will analyze what children need to grow up to be healthy, strong, and prepared to face diversity issues. The overall goal of the course is to understand that being an anti-biased educator is a journey that combines self-reflection and strategy. It is important to prepare and service those in the education industry with champions for all children and their families.

BIO 105-01 - 1208 - Biology

This course is actually a 16-week course even though the homepage indicates only 8 weeks. The design of the course is that each main topic will encompass 2 weeks, with an assessment after each topic. The mid-term exam will cover all material presented in the first 4 topic sessions. The Final exam will cover all remaining material of the last 4 topic sessions.

BIB 113-01 - 1208 - Old Testament Survey

An overview of the entire Old Testament, using a canonical approach. Background is provided concerning the history, chronology, and major ideas of the Old Testament. During this course a foundation is laid for further, more intensive Old Testament study.

LIT-393 - 01 - 1206 - Adv Top: Studies in C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien

A reading-intensive course that focuses on the major fictional works of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Prerequisites: ENG 104 and 106 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

HST 493-01 - 1206 - Advanced Topics: World War II in Europe

The aim of this course is to describe and analyze World War II in Europe. By World War II, I do mean the military activities of the various combatants, but I do not mean to imply that military activities are the exclusive subject of this class. We will also discuss some of the various diplomatic, political, technological, and social institutions and mentalities which influenced the war and its outcome. Specific themes to be covered include civil-military relations, the place of military options in the spectrum of political action, and the conduct of war. In addition, the course aims to improve the quality of students' critical thinking and writing abilities.

HST 223-01 - 1206 - US History II

HST 153-01 - 1206 - World History I

EDU 202-01 - 1206 - Child Growth and Development

This course is a study of child development from conception to adolescence. Physical, intellectual, emotional, and social aspects of personality will be studied. Genetic predisposition and environmental influences will be reviewed.

EDU/PSY 313-01 - 1206 - Psychology & Education of the Exceptional Child

This course is designed to assist the education and psychology major with the characteristics, principles, laws, and techniques for working with exceptional individuals during their school years.

BIB 113-01 - 1206 - Old Testament Survey

ART 110-01 - 1206 - Art Appreciation

A study of the creativity of visual art forms, of major artists and their work, and of specific disciplines, styles, and processes which lead to an increased awareness and appreciation of visual art creativity. Fulfills the General Education requirement in art. Offered fall and spring semesters.

BUS 100-LH - Introduction to Business

Instructor: Nathaniel Rowe

Introduction to Business will cover the fundamentals of business and the functional areas of management, marketing, operations, accounting, information systems, finance, and legal studies. The course will address the management side of business, examine the importance of marketing and human resources and the way businesses manage information for both internal users and reporting to external constituents. In addition, the course will present the financial elements of business. The course is aimed for anyone preparing for a business career. The course will include relevant case studies, Internet and application exercises.