2025-2026 Course Catalog – Other Courses
Other Courses
CL College Level
DC Dual Credit
BUS0110
Personal Finance (CL)
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1 credit
Offered: Spring
The fundamental principles of general business and related economic concepts are considered from the consumer’s point of view. General fundamental principles of business, consumer buying, use of credit, banking, insurance, investments, tax concepts, and budgeting will be introduced.
PBL0547
Project-Based Learning (CL)
Prerequisite: None
Credit: .5 credit
Offered: Quarter 1
Project Based Learning is a quarter-long course designed for students to gain knowledge and skills by investigating and responding to an authentic question, problem, or challenge. Each year, students have an opportunity to work with counterparts at the Academy’s sister school in Germany, Sankt Afra. This course culminates in a presentation of a project to an audience of various stakeholders.
Colloquium
COL03800
Sophomore Colloquium (CL)
Prerequisite: None
Credit: .5 credit in Sophomore Colloquium
Offered: Fall
This is a discussion-oriented seminar and is required for all students who enter as sophomores. Students participate in small group seminars and occasional field trips as part of this interdisciplinary series. All students will do a variety of readings and discussions on selected content areas as part of this experience.
COL03900
Junior Colloquium (CL)
Prerequisite: None
Credit: .5 credit in Junior Colloquium
Offered: Fall
This is a discussion-oriented seminar and is required for all juniors. Students participate in a variety of experiences: small group seminars, large group lectures, large group outings, and medium group simulations as a part of this interdisciplinary series. All students will do a variety of readings on many different content areas as part of this experience.
COL04500
Senior Colloquium (CL)
Prerequisite: Junior Colloquium (COL03900)
Credit: .5 credit in Senior Colloquium
Offered: Spring
This is a discussion-oriented seminar and is required for all seniors. Students participate in small group seminars as part of this interdisciplinary series. All students will do a variety of readings and discussions on selected content areas as part of this experience.