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Blended Courses - Winter Session

Not sure if you’re ready to take a class entirely online? A blended class might be the perfect solution for you. This format offers the best of both worlds. You’ll still interact with classmates in person while you enjoy the freedom of studying where and when you want with online learning.

Blended classes at Alvernia University mix classroom meetings with online work. Classes will start on December 17, 2012 and end on January 11, 2013. The online instruction and assignments will begin on December 17, 2012; however, students will meet in class MW or TR during January 2-11. Students will have 18 hours of in class instruction and 24 hours of online instruction.

Students are responsible for communications software and internet service. There are both minimum and suggested requirements for computer setup. For more information, please visit our technology requirements. All courses are accredited and the credits are readily transferable.

Enjoy the best of both worlds and take a blended class this winter!

Undergraduate and Adult Education Courses
Graduate Courses

Undergraduate and Adult Education

ENG 103-W1: Introduction to Poetry
Introduction to the basic forms of poetry, surveying primarily British and American poets of the last three centuries.
Online instruction begins December 17th; Classroom instruction begins January 2nd.
Classroom days starting Jan. 2nd: Monday/Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

ENG 103-W6: Introduction to Poetry
Introduction to the basic forms of poetry, surveying primarily British and American poets of the last three centuries.
Online instruction begins December 17th; Classroom instruction begins January 2nd.
Classroom days starting Jan. 2nd: Monday/Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
*Location: Schuylkill Center

HIS 112-W1: The Study of American History
Introduces student to the chronology of American history, a broad selection of key documents, appropriate secondary reading materials, and descriptions of selected key events in the evolution of American history.
Online instruction begins December 17th; Classroom instruction begins January 2nd
Classroom days starting Jan. 2nd: Monday/Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

PED 304-W1: Wellness for Life
Study of the concepts that contribute to a lifestyle of wellness. Topics include principles of wellness, principles of community health, non-infectious diseases, accident and injury prevention, AIDS, STDs, nutrition, body composition, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, strength, mental and emotional health, personality traits, stress, steroids, cancer, and substance abuse. Students appraise their personal wellness levels and design a personalized fitness program that is practically applied.
Online instruction begins December 17th; Classroom instruction begins January 3rd.
Classroom days starting Jan. 3rd: Tuesday/Thursday, 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

THE 210-W1: Medical Moral Theology
Investigation of moral problems which can arise in the area of bioethics. Introductory survey of the basic Christian principles of morality is followed by treatment of various medical moral situations. A natural law methodology is applied throughout the course. Fulfills the Ethics/Morality requirement.
Online instruction begins December 17th; Classroom instruction begins January 3rd.
Classroom days starting Jan. 3rd: Tuesday/Thursday, 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Graduate

MBA 575-W1: Investments and Portfolio Management
This course is designed to enhance development of the knowledge, skills, attitudes, behaviors and values required for effective portfolio management. The goal of the course is to increase your capacity to understand asset pricing, equity strategies, stocks, bonds and alternative investment strategies. Increasingly, unpredictable environments now require investment managers to learn, adapt and take advantage of new opportunities.
Online instruction begins December 17th; Classroom instruction begins December 19th.
Classroom days starting Dec. 19th: Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.