EARN HIGH SCHOOL ELECTIVE CREDITS
Explore Your Interests While Working Toward Graduation!
Ascend Adult Academy offers a diverse selection of high school electives designed to help adult learners develop practical skills, discover new interests, and prepare for future educational and career opportunities.
Elective courses may carry 0.5 or 1.0 high school credit, depending on the approved course structure and graduation requirements.
Our Individualized Graduation and Career Plan (IGCP) helps determine which electives each student needs based on their previous education, accepted transfer credits, personal interests, and remaining graduation requirements.
Course availability, final credit values, and eligibility are subject to academic approval and individual student evaluation.
Your Education. Your Interests. Your Future.
IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN, GROW, AND ASCEND!
ASCEND ADULT ACADEMY
100% Online | Self-Paced Learning | Adults 18+
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ASCEND ADULT ACADEMY
EXPLORE OUR HIGH SCHOOL ELECTIVE COURSES
Adults 18+ | 100% Online | Self-Paced Learning
Your Education. Your Interests. Your Future.
At Ascend Adult Academy, we believe your education should prepare you for more than graduation. Our elective courses help adult learners explore their interests, strengthen valuable life skills, discover new career possibilities, and prepare for future opportunities. Students may choose from eight exciting academic categories based on course availability, remaining graduation requirements, and their Individualized Graduation and Career Plan (IGCP).
BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Develop business knowledge, explore entrepreneurship, and build practical financial and leadership skills.
- 1. Introduction to Business — Explore operations and foundations. (Credit: 1.0)
- 2. Entrepreneurship & Small Business — Develop ideas and plans. (Credit: 1.0)
- 3. Marketing & Social Media Strategy — Branding and digital marketing. (Credit: 0.5)
- 4. Accounting & Financial Literacy — Bookkeeping and budgeting. (Credit: 1.0)
- 5. Business Law & Ethics — Introductory laws and professional responsibility. (Credit: 0.5)
COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
Prepare for higher education, future employment, and professional advancement.
- 6. SAT/ACT Test Prep — College entrance strategies. (Credit: 0.5)
- 7. Career Exploration & Internship Planning — Workplace opportunities. (Credit: 0.5)
- 8. Success Coaching for Higher Education — Effective study habits. (Credit: 0.5)
- 9. Workplace Professionalism & Ethics — Communication and ethics. (Credit: 0.5)
- 10. Research Methodology & Academic Writing — Citation and thinking. (Credit: 0.5)
TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL SKILLS
Build digital confidence and explore skills relevant to today's technology-driven world.
- 11. Introduction to Computer Science — Programming concepts. (Credit: 1.0)
- 12. Cybersecurity Essentials — Online safety and privacy. (Credit: 0.5)
- 13. Digital Media & Graphic Design — Visual communication. (Credit: 1.0)
- 14. Web Development & Coding — HTML/CSS fundamentals. (Credit: 1.0)
- 15. Artificial Intelligence & Future Tech — AI applications. (Credit: 0.5)
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Understand human behavior, community development, social issues, and the world around you.
- 16. Introduction to Psychology — Behavior and processes. (Credit: 1.0)
- 17. Sociology & Community Studies — Society and culture. (Credit: 1.0)
- 18. Criminal Justice & Civics — Laws and government. (Credit: 0.5)
- 19. Human Growth & Development — Life-long development. (Credit: 1.0)
- 20. Environmental Science & Sustainability — Conservation issues. (Credit: 1.0)
FINE ARTS & CREATIVE STUDIES
Discover your creativity, develop artistic skills, and strengthen personal expression.
- 21. Art History & Appreciation — Artistic movements. (Credit: 0.5)
- 22. Music Theory & Composition — Rhythm and melody. (Credit: 1.0)
- 23. Photography & Visual Storytelling — Creative composition. (Credit: 0.5)
- 24. Creative Writing & Journalism — Storytelling and writing. (Credit: 1.0)
- 25. Theatre & Public Speaking — Confidence and performance. (Credit: 0.5)
FAITH-BASED ELECTIVES
Explore religious history, biblical teachings, ethical leadership, and faith-based perspectives.
- 26. Biblical History & Literature — Figures and context. (Credit: 1.0)
- 27. Introduction to World Religions — Beliefs and traditions. (Credit: 0.5)
- 28. Christian Ethics & Leadership — Values and leadership. (Credit: 0.5)
- 29. The History of the Church — Historical development. (Credit: 0.5)
- 30. Faith & Science Dialogue — Modern discussions. (Credit: 0.5)
LIFE SKILLS & DEVELOPMENT
Gain practical knowledge for everyday responsibilities, personal growth, and independent living.
- 31. Personal Finance & Wealth Management — Budgeting and credit. (Credit: 0.5)
- 32. Health, Wellness & Nutrition — Healthy lifestyles. (Credit: 0.5)
- 33. Leadership & Communication Skills — Teamwork and abilities. (Credit: 0.5)
- 34. Time Management & Organization — Productivity skills. (Credit: 0.5)
- 35. Home Economics & Adulting 101 — Adult responsibilities. (Credit: 0.5)
WORLD LANGUAGES & CULTURE
Expand communication skills, explore diverse cultures, and develop greater global awareness.
- 36-38. Spanish I, II, III — Communication and grammar. (Credit: 1.0 each)
- 39-40. French I, II — Vocabulary and writing. (Credit: 1.0 each)
- 41. American Sign Language (ASL) — Sign language basics. (Credit: 1.0)
- 42. Latin for Modern Students — Language influence. (Credit: 1.0)
- 43. Global Cultural Studies — Traditions and diversity. (Credit: 0.5)
ELECTIVE CREDIT INFORMATION
Ascend Adult Academy offers elective learning opportunities that may be structured as semester-equivalent or full-year courses. 0.5 High School Credit typically represents the successful completion of an approved semester-equivalent course, while 1.0 High School Credit typically represents a full-year or equivalent course. The credit values shown in this preliminary directory are proposed and remain subject to course approval. Final credit values, available courses, assignments, and graduation applicability are determined by approved academic records and each student's Individualized Graduation and Career Plan (IGCP). Students must successfully complete all required coursework and assessments to earn assigned academic credit. Previously earned and accepted elective credits may reduce the number of courses a student needs to complete.
YOUR INTERESTS. YOUR EDUCATION. YOUR FUTURE.
Whether you dream of starting a business, preparing for college, learning a new language, exploring technology, or improving your financial knowledge, Ascend Adult Academy provides opportunities to learn with purpose.
It's Never Too Late to Learn Something New.
ASCEND ADULT ACADEMY
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