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Liberty University Online Academy offers a wide range of accredited, 100% online high school courses. These programs can help your student achieve academic success, earn an accredited online high school diploma, and prepare for the future. Students can study core subjects, including language arts, mathematics, history, and science, and choose from an ever-growing variety of electives, including literature and Spanish. LUOA regularly adds new electives to the curriculum selection. Check out our program benefits below!
LUOA offers college credit for dual-enrollment students through Liberty University, but not AP courses. Many students in grades 9-12 prefer dual-enrollment college courses to AP courses. To find out more about earning college credit through LUOA’s online classes in high school, check out our dual-enrollment page!
In this course, students will be challenged to consider many of the most difficult questions regarding Christianity and to make a decision about Jesus Christ. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to:
Global Studies is an elective course for high school students. The course is a 1-semester course that investigates essential material related to both personal evangelism and worldwide missions. The content includes:
The Intercultural Communications course can help equip students with the understanding, skills, and motivators needed to:
This full-year course combines topics of biblical life applications with gender-specific topics. Because of this, the course is split into male and female versions. Life Applications (1st semester) concentrates on 2 areas of biblical study: the Book of James and the life of Jesus Christ. See the syllabi below for specific breakdowns for the gender-specific Living a Godly Life courses (2nd semester). The following topics will be explored and discussed:
In a world where a basic knowledge and understanding of the Bible can be difficult to attain, this course acts as a tool to help individuals gain a “big picture” perspective of God’s Word. In particular, students will study:
A multitude of religions exist in the world today. The beliefs and worldview that a person possesses can significantly impact the way he/she lives. However, with so many unique and distinct viewpoints, it can be hard to distinguish the definitive roots of those belief systems. With the high number of existing religions and faiths, this course acts as a guide to:
Algebra I takes the student beyond the basic mathematics skills learned at lower-level classes of mathematics and introduces them to topics that explore higher mathematic principles and skills. The student will investigate and solve problems that use both real numbers and variables. The skills learned can be used to solve real-life problems to help students function better in the world around them.
An emphasis will be placed on solving equations, including linear, quadratic, inequalities, multistep, and variations. Factoring and graphing will be used to solve a variety of equations and systems of equations. Additionally, skills related to exponents, statistics, and probability will be explored and related to practical application.
Algebra II is a math course that builds on the material covered in Algebra I with more detail and added subject matter. The student will be presented the material through video lessons, worksheets with answer keys, daily practice, and animated examples. Building on the foundation of Algebra I, the student can expand his/her knowledge of functions, including exponential, radical, and logarithmic varieties. Beyond the basics of Algebra I, this course helps develop skills related to:
Calculus is an advanced high school mathematics course. It builds on principles of geometry, algebra, trigonometry, and other prior mathematics courses to take students into the world of limits, derivatives, special computational techniques such as the Power Rule, and differentiation. This is a course that is an important prerequisite for many educational programs in engineering and science. Calculus also explores topics related to:
Computer Mathematics is a project-based course that helps students understand the programming and logic behind computers and software. All assignments are related to the Excel spreadsheet, which uses VBA (Visual Basics for Applications) — the programming language of Excel and other Office programs. This course will explore:
Geometry combines the skills of algebraic thinking with the abstract concepts of plane geometry to give the student a strong foundation in mathematical logical thinking and the skills needed to develop sequential proofs. As the student is presented with material through video lectures and practice, he/she can become more familiar with constructions, the measurement of angles, and relationships such as similarity and congruency. The material also includes:
Pre-Calculus will begin with a review of essential algebraic concepts such as exponents, radicals, polynomials, factoring, and complex numbers. As the material is presented through video lectures and illustrations, students will be given the opportunity to practice learned skills and explore topics such as limits, differentiation, and integration. Students will also study material related to:
Trigonometry is a 1-semester course designed to take the student through a detailed study of trigonometric identities. The subject matter will be presented through video lecture as well as daily practice and include sample video solutions, a glossary of terms, and other ancillary materials to aid in learning. The material will include topics on:
English 9 (41-week course) (LAN-900)
9th-grade English continues to build on the sequential review and development of grammar and communication skills in writing. An evaluation of world literature develops analytical skills using examples of short stories, the novella, the novel, poetry, allegory, and drama selected from a variety of periods and authors.
A research paper using appropriate style, format, and documentation will analyze a social issue from multiple lenses:
A video-recorded oral presentation will examine the role of imagination or suffering in the Christian life.
English 10 provides a generalized overview of world literature from various current and ancient societies. It covers major works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama and introduces students to the historical context, author’s influence, and literary impact of the works. Extensive research and writing are also elements of this course.
Throughout the course of 11th-grade English, students will be challenged to become more mature writers who are able to clearly and properly express themselves through both academic and creative writings. Additionally, students can become more equipped readers who are able to dig far beyond the surface meaning of a text and see the purpose, creativity, and significance of various types of literature.
The 11th-grade English course places its literary focus on texts specifically from American literature, from the first settlers to:
Literary genres will include the following:
As students strengthen their ability to interpret literature, they will express themselves through various styles, including creative, expository, and persuasive writing.
English 12 provides a generalized overview of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon era to the Restoration. This course covers major works of fiction, poetry, and drama. Students will be introduced to the historical content, authorial influence, and literary impact of these works. Additionally, this course will challenge students to strengthen their research and writing skills.
Health and PE I is designed for 9th-grade students but can be taken by a high school student at any level. This course will guide students to establish a biblical worldview regarding the body and overall health. Health is taken during the first semester, and PE is taken during the second. During the Health weeks, students will investigate topics on physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health, including:
During PE weeks, students are given instructional content — including video instructions — regarding aerobic and anaerobic exercises that help strengthen the body. Students will perform these activities and provide video submissions to their instructor for grading — male students with male teachers and female students with female teachers. The students will also complete weekly activity logs recording regular physical activity to ensure that they stay active. Following this course, students should have a deeper understanding of health and physical fitness from a variety of disciplines.
As a continuation of Health and PE I, the Health and PE II course is designed for 10th-grade students but can be taken by a high school student at any level. It will guide students to establish a biblical worldview regarding the body and overall health. Health is taken during the first semester, and PE is taken during the second. During the Health weeks, students will investigate topics on physical, mental-emotional, social, and spiritual health, including:
During PE weeks, students are given instructional content — including video instructions — regarding aerobic and anaerobic exercises that help strengthen the body. Students will perform these activities and provide video submissions to their instructor for grading — male students with male teachers and female students with female teachers. The students will also complete weekly activity logs recording regular physical activity to ensure that they stay active. Following this course, students should have a deeper understanding of health and physical fitness from a variety of disciplines.
This course provides an overview of both microeconomics and macroeconomics, including a discussion on the relationship between worldviews
and economic theory. It places an emphasis on free market economics.
Students will be presented with microeconomic theory as it relates to:
The section on macroeconomics will cover the role of civil government in the economy as well as the growth of government involvement in the economy, which includes discussions on political economy and public policy. In this regard, the following topics will be addressed:
Students will also be presented with a brief overview of entrepreneurship and business structures and will examine the implications of an increasingly global economy.
Personal Financial Literacy is a 1-semester course that covers the basics of financial practices and literacy. This course has been updated to include material from the Ron Blue Institute (RBI), which can help give the student a godly perspective on stewardship and personal finance. Topics of study will be coupled with projects that allow the student to display real-life investigation and insight into financial management. The student will use mathematical operations and skills to solve problems involving interest, investment, and sound financial planning. Some of the topics that are covered include:
Government is needed to restrain sin, to preserve order, and to protect the life, liberty, and property of all individuals. This course will evaluate the foundation of American government, paying particular attention to the purpose and roles of all government. The primary purpose of this course is to train students for effective citizenship. The course will emphasize:
Virginia History provides an overview of the history, geography, and government of the Commonwealth of Virginia from the 16th century to the present. Special attention will be paid to the contributions the Commonwealth has made to the progression of American history in the areas of:
World Geography provides an overview of Earth’s places, cultures, and environments. The course will provide an overview of geographical study, including:
This class will explore the structures and function of the human body. Emphasis will be placed on orientation, organization, and body systems. Body systems covered will include:
Please note: This course requires a Course Waiver to be signed in order to register for the course.
Biology is an examination of God’s living creations, from the smallest bacterium to the massive blue whale, the largest creature on Earth. God is definitively presented as the Creator of life according to the description on the pages of Genesis. A wide variety of topics will be discussed, including:
Students will be challenged to think critically about the intricacies of God’s creation.
Chemistry is the investigation of atomic and molecular-level properties and interactions. The course begins with properties of matter, atomic structure, and basic atomic bonding. It then lays a mathematical and conceptual groundwork for understanding more complex molecular interactions. This course will provide the student with a number of analytical tools needed for scientific investigation and thought. The student will apply these principles in an online virtual lab where lab experiments are simulated in a way that is virtually equivalent to the engagement in a classroom laboratory.
God designed the Earth with unique properties and characteristics. He created a delicate balance amongst the systems of the Earth, the solar system, and the universe. This course helps develop an understanding of the Earth’s systems, their interrelationships with each other, and man’s effect on the Earth. Students will be given the opportunity to explore:
The students will be given the challenge to explore the rationale behind secular, Old Earth, and Young Earth science in order to become more effective at presenting the Gospel scientifically. This course is a rigorous, multimedia- and laboratory-based science course that will require supplies for the hands-on labs.
Physics is intended to expose students to physical and mathematical relationships that describe the world that God has created. The first semester of this course focuses on Newtonian mechanics while the second semester covers a variety of topics including electricity and magnetism, sound and light waves, and modern physics. The course incorporates virtual simulations as a component to expand the students’ understanding as well as provide real-world applications.
You can access a list of the materials your student will need here:
Academic and Career Success is designed to help equip students to be successful online learners and guide them in making wise choices for further career or academic endeavors. This course offers an orientation to the purpose and mission of LUOA and explores how a student’s academic performance should be viewed in relationship to the biblical worldview. Included in this course are resources to enhance a student’s scholastic pursuits, including:
The Family and Consumer Science course is designed to establish foundational skills and to provide the student with a basic understanding of the major aspects of family life using a multidimensional approach. Units include instruction for successful living while analyzing basic proficiency levels in:
In addition, students will learn about life skills such as college financial aid, financial investments, and living on their own. The first semester focuses on culinary arts while the second semester focuses on living skills, all presented from a biblical perspective.
Has your student ever dreamed of playing the guitar? Whether your student loves music, wants to play guitar for family and friends, or desires to be a music star, this course is a great place to start. No prior music experience is needed. Students can learn the fundamentals of music and the basic skills necessary to play a wide variety of music styles. Our teachers will guide students through each step of this journey towards becoming a skilled guitarist and musician. This course can be used as a performing/fine arts credit to meet the art requirement for high school graduation.
Music Appreciation provides instruction in basic musical elements and instruments, traces the development and growth of several forms of music, and gives students a foundation to appreciate music more fully.
America’s Colonial Foundations provides an introduction to the establishment of British North America and the major topics of:
This course provides a wide lens overview of British literature, spanning from the Anglo-Saxon period through the early twentieth century. The course focuses on looking at the connections between historical events, philosophies, and art in England and helps students connect the literature they read to their own life and faith. It covers selections from England’s most famous authors and allows students to explore these works through reading, creative writing, and interest-based research.
The Christian Authors course provides an in-depth study of the major works of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. The course will address the religious, cultural, and literary influences upon their works as well as the influence of these 2 authors upon each other’s work.
This course introduces the student to the important themes, people, and ideas arising from the period of the American Civil War. While the focus of the course is from 1850 to 1877, the place of the war and its impact on subsequent American history is also examined.
This course includes a survey of the history of the United States Constitution, emphasizing the ideological origins of constitutional principles and the history of the drafting, ratification, amendment, and application of the Constitution.
Most people will have an occasion to speak in public. Sometimes an individual may be the main speaker at a specific event while other times he/she may lead a small group discussion such as a Bible study. In order to be an effective public speaker, it is important to know some basics about:
This course will present information, exercises, and example speeches to clarify the main points related to public speaking.
Computer Applications I (22-week course) (CSB-2003)
The course will introduce the student to the operation and use of computers. Specific applications taught include:
Students will use these applications to design, develop, create, and edit documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. In addition, students can learn basic terminology and concepts related to the use of computers in today’s society.
Please note: Students must be in at least 10th grade.
This course will introduce the student to intermediate and advanced Microsoft Office applications. Specific applications taught include:
Students will use these applications to design, develop, create, and edit documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. This course helps provide IT foundations that are applicable to all curricula.
Please note: This course is designed for PC use, which is strongly recommended; however, a Mac can be used to complete a majority of the course. Please note that there will be several functions unavailable on a Mac that are needed to complete some of the required assignments. Students will need to have access to a PC to successfully complete this course.
Computer Applications I is a prerequisite to this course.
Engineering and Creationeering (41-week course) (APP-1200)
Creationeering is a new paradigm, or worldview, that integrates engineering and business practice for technological entrepreneurship from a biblical basis. In this course, students will study a survey of the various engineering disciplines through the Creationeering lens. Along with this survey, students will engage in a number of labs designed to illustrate engineering principles for each discipline. This course will cover the following engineering disciplines:
This semester-long course is an introduction to the goals, processes, and operations of business enterprises for students. The main focus is on the functions that a company — whether a multinational corporation or a corner grocery store — must manage effectively to be successful. These functions include:
Attention is also given to the legal environment in which businesses operate and the importance of business ethics and corporate citizenship.
Please note: Computer Applications I is a prerequisite to this course.
This course will guide the student in learning the basics of programming in C++. The course focuses on learning and applying key programming concepts in the C++ programming language, such as:
Throughout the course, learning will be aided and applied through the completion of many practical programming exercises. Upon completing this course, students can be better prepared for further programming in C++ and can apply their understanding of programming in C++ to learn how to use other programming languages as well.
Please note: This course is recommended for an 11th- or 12th-grade student. Students should also have sufficient computer knowledge and completion of Computer Applications I.
Please note: This course is recommended for an 11th- or 12th-grade student. Students should also have sufficient computer knowledge and completion of Computer Applications I.
Please note: This course is recommended for an 11th- or 12th-grade student. Students should also have sufficient computer knowledge and completion of Computer Applications I.
This course will guide the student in developing web pages using HTML and CSS. Included in the course are principles of good web design and an introduction to basic JavaScript programming. The text is supported by simulated tasks with real-time feedback.
Please note: This course is recommended for an 11th- or 12th-grade student. Students should also have sufficient computer knowledge and completion of Computer Applications I.