Winter Session

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 19, 2011 and end on January 13, 2012. The online instruction and assignments will begin on December 19, 2011; however, students will meet in class MW or TR during January 3-13. 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 Continuing Studies Courses
Graduate Courses

Undergraduate and Continuing Studies

ECON 248-W1: Macroeconomics
Surveys the performance of the American economic system through National Income Accounting with emphasis on the aggregates of government, consumers and business. The focus is on total employment, total income, total output, general level of prices and the major current problems of unemployment, inflation, and fiscal and monetary policy.
Online instruction begins December 19th; Classroom instruction begins January 3rd.
December 19th – January 13th
Classroom days starting Jan. 3rd: Tuesday/Thursday, 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

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 19th; Classroom instruction begins January 3rd.
December 19th – January 13th
Classroom days starting Jan. 3rd: Tuesday/Thursday, 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 19th; Classroom instruction begins January 3rd.
December 19th – January 13th
Classroom days starting Jan. 3rd: Tuesday/Thursday, 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
*Location: Schuylkill Center

ENG 103-W7: 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 19th; Classroom instruction begins January 3rd.
December 19th – January 13th
Classroom days starting Jan. 3rd: Tuesday/Thursday, 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
*Location: Philadelphia Center

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 19th; Classroom instruction begins January 3rd.
December 19th – January 13th
Classroom days starting Jan. 3rd: Monday/Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

PSY 208-W1: Human Development Life Span
Focuses on physical, cognitive, social, personality and moral development through life span from infancy to old age. Cross cultural, gender and minority issues will be integrated when appropriate. Prerequisite: PSY 101.
Online instruction begins December 19th; Classroom instruction begins January 3rd.
December 19th – January 13th
Classroom days starting Jan. 3rd: Monday/Wednesday, 5:30 – 10:00 p.m.

PSY 208-W6: Human Development Life Span
Focuses on physical, cognitive, social, personality and moral development through life span from infancy to old age. Cross cultural, gender and minority issues will be integrated when appropriate. Prerequisite: PSY 101.
Online instruction begins December 19th; Classroom instruction begins January 3rd.
December 19th – January 13th
Classroom days starting Jan. 3rd: Monday/Wednesday, 5:30 – 10:00 p.m.
*Location: Schuylkill Center

PSY 208-W7: Human Development Life Span
Focuses on physical, cognitive, social, personality and moral development through life span from infancy to old age. Cross cultural, gender and minority issues will be integrated when appropriate. Prerequisite: PSY 101.
Online instruction begins December 19th; Classroom instruction begins January 3rd.
December 19th – January 13th
Classroom days starting Jan. 3rd: Monday/Wednesday, 5:30 – 10:00 p.m.
*Location: Philadelphia Center

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 19th; Classroom instruction begins January 3rd.
December 19th – January 13th
Classroom days starting Jan. 3rd: Tuesday/Thursday, 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Graduate

MED 515-W1: Strat Spec Ed/Inclusive Classroom
This course focuses on content, methods, and materials specifically oriented to assisting students with diverse needs to achieve academically and socially in today’s inclusive schools.  Competencies and best practices needed by school leaders as well as classroom teachers who address the needs of students with disabilities are addressed in the course objectives.
Online instruction begins December 19th; Classroom instruction begins January 3rd.
December 19th – January 13th
Classroom days starting Jan. 3rd: Tuesday/Thursday, 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

MED 515-W6: Strat Spec Ed/Inclusive Classroom
This course focuses on content, methods, and materials specifically oriented to assisting students with diverse needs to achieve academically and socially in today’s inclusive schools.  Competencies and best practices needed by school leaders as well as classroom teachers who address the needs of students with disabilities are addressed in the course objectives.
Online instruction begins December 19th; Classroom instruction begins January 3rd.
December 13th – January 14th
Classroom days starting Jan. 3rd: Tuesday/Thursday, 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
*Location: Schuylkill Center

MBA 540-W1: Employment Law
This course offers a comprehensive review of employment law. Employment Law explores employee-employer relationships, personnel problems and permissible activities in employee dismissal cases. Case law where legal principles have been changed by the courts is reviewed. Finally, the newest labor statutes are addressed.
Online instruction begins December 19th; Classroom instruction begins January 3rd.
December 19th – January 13th
Classroom days starting Jan. 3rd: Tuesday/Thursday, 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

MBA 670-W1: Corporate Communication
Examines nature of communication in the corporate and organizational context and how the corporation communicates with its various publics. Analyzes organizational communication (internal and external) before, during, and post-change, such as during growth, collapse, and merger. Case studies may include: corporations (for profit and not-for-profit); schools and/or educational establishments; law enforcement and justice systems; churches and/or religious systems; health institutions; military organizations; government associations.
Online instruction begins December 19th; Classroom instruction begins January 3rd.
December 19th – January 13th
Classroom days starting Jan. 3rd: Monday/Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.