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College Courses for Homeschooled Students
The ORU Homeschool College Program offers home educated youth the experience of taking college courses through correspondence while finishing high school. This provides the student with exposure to the advanced level as well as a firm foundation for success in college. The courses are fully accredited and transferable college courses; they can be transferred to colleges and universities throughout the nation.
Participating in this program, the student can complete anywhere from one college course to more than a semester's worth of courses before arriving at the university. Not only is this an affordable way to begin college, but the experience provides the student with a valuable headstart emotionally and academically.
Homeschool College Program Requirements:
The ORU Homeschool College Program is administered through ORU's School of Life Long Education (SLLE) which provides correspondence opportunities for students across the nation. Students may enroll and begin studies at any time during the year. After the materials are received, a schedule is set with a multi-part assignment due each month for three months. At the end of the fourth month, the final exam is sent to a proctor: someone currently involved in education but not related to the student.
The credits earned may be applied toward a continuing, residential education at ORU or, because ORU is a fully accredited university, may be transferred to other accredited institutions in the United States. It is not required that the student be admitted to ORU, submit a transcript, or take the ACT/SAT tests before taking these courses. However, the student should first complete suitable background subjects in high school curriculum. Typically, students in their junior and senior years are prepared to begin these studies. High school graduates are not eligible to take courses at the Homeschool College Program tuition rate.
Course Offerings:
Art 213: Basic Drawing 2 credit hours
Develops the ability to draw actual and imagined situations through an understanding of materials, their uses, and their creative potential. Emphasis on control of volume, space, and light. Recommended for both art and non-art majors.
Biology 101: Principles of Biology 3 credit hours
Studies plant and animal life, with emphasis on scientific methods, ecology, human nutrition, reproduction, development, genetics, the creation/evolution controversy, and the interrelationship of science and faith.
Biology 101: Principles of Biology Laboratory 1 credit hour
Provides direct, active, low-technology experience with biological experimentation and discovery of plant and animal life in a realistic environmental perspective. Experiments will emphasize scientific processes (methods). Discoveries (explorations) in local ecosystems will develop an appreciation for the beauty and complexity of our biological world.
English 100: College Reading and Writing 3 credit hours
Teaches writing in response to readings and activities. Emphasis is placed on organization of essay writings, especially the modes of essay development. Students will also write in response to activities and assignments in analytical thinking and critical reading with emphasis on organization and expression.
Through a sequence of short reading and writing assignments the student's competence, confidence, fluency, organization, and clarity is expected to increase. Credits for this course generally transfer as elective credit.
English 101: Reading and Writing in the Liberal Arts 3 credit hours
Teaches writing based on short informative or imaginative selections. Students will write in response to activities and assignments in analytical thinking and critical reading with emphasis on organization and expression. The student's ability to read critically, think logically, and write with precision and clear purpose is expected to increase. Emphasis is placed on the research paper and the ethical incorporation of sources.
Admission into English 101 requires a passing score on the English Proficiency Exam. Please print, fill out, and return this form in addition to the registration form found at the bottom of this page.
HGST 111: Study Skills 3 credit hours
Assists the student in becoming an effective learner through the implementation of various study strategies. Especially emphasized is the ability of the student read critically, to think insightfully, to write in an organized and coherent manner, and to understand and apply basic Christian principles to every aspect of his or her college study.
History 101: American History 3 credit hours
Examines the political, economic, social, and cultural development of the United States of America from the late colonial period to the present.
Humanities 111: Introduction to Humanities I 3 credit hours
Examines the major concepts and ideas of the Classical Greco-Roman time period and the Medieval/Christian period through the study of the political institutions and theory, theological and philosophical ideas, and social and economic institutions of that time (c. 3000 BC - 1300 BC). Textbooks purchased for this course will also apply to three more humanities courses required at Oral Roberts University, including Introduction to Humanities 2
Humanities 112: Introduction to Humanities II 3 credit hours
Examines the major concepts and ideas of the Renaissance, Reformation, and Baroque periods; develops an understanding of how the political, social, economic, artistic, literary, scientific, theological, and philosophical ideas and developments of this period (c. 1300 - 1650 AD) are related. Pre-requisite: Introduction to Humanities I
Math 100: Introduction to College Mathematics 3 credit hours
Surveys basic concepts of several areas of mathematics including algebra, geometry, number theory, and logic. Credits for this course generally transfer as elective credit.
Mathematics 151: Mathematics and Society 3 credit hours
Improves the student's reasoning and problem solving abilities, strengthens his or her understanding of our numerical system, and provides basic mathematical skills necessary to function in today's society.
Admission into Mathematics 151 Mathematics and Society requires a passing score on the Math Proficiency Exam. Please print, fill out, and return this form in addition to the registration form found at the bottom of this page.
Theology 103: Charismatic Life and the Healing Ministry 3 credit hours
Charismatic Life and the Healing Ministry will show the student how God still works supernaturally through healing and the Gifts of the Spirit. The course emphasizes the importance of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer and the fact that God is still in living commerce with man, working supernaturally through healing and the Gifts of the Spirit and introduces basic Christian charismatic beliefs and the essential tenets of Oral and Richard Roberts Ministries through a topical study of the major themes of the Bible. Thirteen videotapes and a study guide lead you step-by-step through the core of Charismatic faith, and show the student God's miracle-working power is as strong and real as ever.
