The following is a list of courses offered by Herbert W. Armstrong College for the 2008-2010 academic years. Course classifications are arranged by disciplines. Each listing includes the class number and name, a brief description of the course, and the amount of credit given.

The Schedule of Classes is published each semester and is available at the Office of the Registrar.

Non-credit remedial courses are numbered 001 through 099. Freshman and sophomore course offerings are numbered 100 through 299. Junior and senior courses are those typically taken by junior and seniors and are numbered 300 through 499.

An ab designation following a course number indicates a course that continues into the second semester without a logical break. Typically, the a semester would serve as a prerequisite for the b semester.

Some courses may list prerequisites. These are the requirements that must be met before the course can be taken. Individuals who believe they have equivalent preparation for a course may request special permission to take the course from the instructor. Prerequisites are more readily waived for students in the Special Student category.

Independent study courses are advanced study or research that is done on an individual basis under the direction of a faculty member. Interested students must have solidified course objectives and credit hours with an appropriate instructor and have it approved by the Dean of Students before registering.

To be eligible, students must have a GPA of at least 3.0 in order to enroll in an independent study course. A student may only complete a maximum of six credit hours of independent study courses unless an exception is granted through the Office of the Registrar. Independent study should not take the place of a substantially equivalent course that is regularly available.

The fall and spring semesters typically comprise 14 to 15 weeks of instruction with a week set aside for final exams. The summer session requires concentrated instructions that typically lasts for 5 weeks, plus an additional day which is set aside for the final exams (see Academic Calendar). Each credit hour requires that a minimum of 800 instructional minutes be completed. Laboratory credit is calculated at one-half the instructional rate. Therefore, 1,600 minutes of laboratory time fulfills 1 credit hour of instruction.

Various teaching or instructional methods are employed in the delivery of the course material. Primarily, students receive classroom instruction via lectures and discussion. Courses may use different techniques as the situations and material dictates. These techniques would include the use of video presentations, brainstorming, use of case studies and guest speakers. Some classes also require laboratory work to augment the classroom work. Independent study courses may also be available.

For online courses, recordings of each class are typically available in both audio and video format. AC strives to have the online environment match the in class environment as much as possible. Students may submit questions to the instructors online. Handouts and other materials are posted on the course website for students to download. Students are expected to take quizzes and tests online and submit homework as well as course projects as directed by the instructor. Course grades are mailed to those in the Special Students category after each semester concludes.

Business Administration
Computer Science
Economics
Education
English
History
Home Economics
Industrial Arts
International Relations
Mass Communications
Math
Music
Philosophy
Physical Education
Science
Sociology
Speech
Theology