Real-Time College Courses to Build Your College Future
Spring 2026: Jan. 26 – Apr. 24, 2026
Imagine being able to focus on college success without the added pressures of adjusting to learning, living and socializing on campus. Beacon Foundations is a great way to test drive, start or stay on track with your college plans.
Beacon Foundations is for high school graduates who:
- Are interested in college, but not ready to enroll full-time
- Want to begin earning college credit, but aren’t ready to live on campus
- Have decided to delay on-campus enrollment due to housing limitations or wait listing
Our goal is to get you ready for the next step on your academic journey — whether that’s joining our on-campus learning community at Beacon, enrolling at another college or university, or doing remote learning at an online university or program.
Learn more and ask questions at a live info session with the program director.
Contact us to speak with an admissions counselor or receive a physical brochure.
How We Do It
100% LIVE — not self-paced — classes.
We know that self-paced asynchronous classes aren’t the best way for students who learn differently to learn. Online classes that lack interaction with your professors and peers (that you can take whenever you feel like it) can be challenging and unsatisfying.
All Beacon Foundations classes are 100% live. These are engaging, small, online classes taught in “real-time” by Beacon College faculty who are skilled in online instruction.
Best of all, you have the opportunity to interact with fellow students and get essential feedback on your academic performance from your professors — as opposed to just sitting and watching prerecorded classes, then posting comments and waiting for feedback.
Our core courses are BUILDING BLOCKS for future college success.
Classes in Beacon Foundations feature the same basic coursework required of most first-year students — including composition, math, and technology — plus several introductory electives. The credits you earn are transferable to most colleges and universities, wherever you choose to further your education. Each semester you can earn as few as 3 or as many as 12 college credits, depending on your readiness and goals.
SUPPORT is all around you.
In addition to your professors, you are supported by learning skills professionals and a counselor. They’ll help you evaluate your needs and guide you to select the best courses for your goals.
Live coaching gives you feedback and support to develop your executive function skills. You’ll also participate in weekly 1-to-1 meetings to review your progress and ensure you’re staying on track — or figure out how to get back on track.
You and your family also will work with a Beacon transition counselor who will help you plan for your next steps after completing the Beacon Foundations program.
Weekly Coaching
Weekly 1-to-1 coaching sessions help you review your goals and refine your work plan.
Office Hours
You can meet with your professors during weekly virtual office hours to help you master concepts and class-based skills.
Transition Support
Our transition counselors help you focus on the critical skills you’ll need to successfully transition to a college environment.
Writing Center
You have access to writing consultants at Beacon College’s acclaimed Writing Center for support in starting and organizing your writing assignments.
Family Support
Foundations includes monthly family check-ins to review student progress, and family webinars focus on reviewing college readiness.
Spring 2026 Online Courses
One size does not fit all — especially when it comes to learning. Before starting Beacon Foundations, a placement exam helps put you on the best path. Our admission committee will review your application and placement exam results. That information determines which courses will help you be most successful.
COE 1100: Learning Essentials & Self-Discovery
Discover how your choices directly impact your opportunities for greater success in college and life. Topics include accepting personal responsibility, discovering self-motivation, mastering self-management, employing interdependence, gaining self awareness, adopting lifelong learning, developing emotional intelligence, believing in oneself, and identifying individual learning styles and effective learning strategies. The development of critical thinking skills is implemented through self assessments, case studies, guided journaling and an individual research project.
ENG 1101: College Composition
This class is designed to develop skills in writing multi-paragraph essays with emphasis on exposition, including the selection, restriction, organization, and development of topics. Students examine selected writing samples as models of form and sources of ideas for their own writing.
CIS 1255: Fundamentals of Microsoft Office Suite
This course is an introduction to current technologies on a global scale. Students acquire computer/mobile learning skills and build a stronger foundation in word processing, presentation software, and web communities. Students gain experience with business applications in a PC environment that will be used in the educational environment to be applied later to the professional world. Classwork focuses on productivity and creative projects. The goal of this course is to ensure cross-platform computer literacy for academic and work environments.
MAT 2200: Introduction to Problem-Solving and Mathematical Thinking
This course focuses on developing critical problem-solving skills through collaborative and interactive learning. Students will explore mathematical problem-solving strategies that are relevant to real-world applications through group work, discussions, and engaging activities. This course emphasizes the importance of teamwork, written and oral expression, and reflective practices to develop metacognitive awareness and a deeper understanding of quantitative reasoning.
BUS 2274: Personal Finance
Emphasizes the strategies necessary for informed consumer decisions and personal money management. Topics include income, budgeting, priorities, money management, investments, taxation, and banking.
BUS 2500: Principles of Marketing
Examination of the functions and institutions involved in the marketing of goods and services. Reviews the business environment and how to adapt to success, weakness, opportunities, and threats (SWOT Analysis). Marketing strategies and identification of the “four Ps” of marketing.
ENG 1040: From Page to Practice: Reading and Writing in College
This course is designed to strengthen students’ academic reading, writing, and communication skills essential for success in college and career. Through active reading, critical thinking, and structured writing assignments, students will learn to engage with a variety of texts, develop coherent written responses, and participate in discussions that reflect thoughtful understanding and interpretation. Emphasis is placed on building vocabulary, improving sentence and paragraph structure, and practicing the writing process from brainstorming to revision. Students will also explore strategies for effective communication in academic settings, including summarizing, paraphrasing, and responding to texts in writing and speech
Meet Your Foundations Leadership and Instructors
Rosemarie DeJarnett
Dean of Academic Affairs
352-787-0626rdejarnett@beaconcollege.eduJanemarie Lowery
Transition Counselor
352-638-9809jlowery@beaconcollege.eduDr. Nancy Wood
Assistant Professor
352-638-9719nwood@beaconcollege.eduBryan Cushing
Senior Instructor
352-638-9763bcushing@beaconcollege.eduRichard Davidson Jr
Director of Writing Center
352-638-9782rdavidson@beaconcollege.eduCost & Aid
Tuition for Beacon Foundations is based on the number of courses you take and includes fees, coaching, and support services. All services are included in the costs below.
| 1 Course | 2 Courses | 3 Courses | 4 Courses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,000 | $9,000 | $12,000 | $14,000 |
| Transition Fee | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| Total Cost | $6,950 | $10,950 | $13,950 | $15,950 |
Beacon College also offers generous College-funded, need-based awards and scholarships for students enrolling in Beacon Foundations. The FAFSA is required to be considered for these awards. After you have applied for admission and completed the FAFSA, you will be automatically considered for need-based financial aid.
And because Beacon’s programs serve students with diagnosed learning differences, our tuition and fees may qualify your family to receive valuable medical tax benefits. For more information on ways to offset your tuition, visit our financial aid information online.
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Office of Admissions
Do you have a question or need assistance? Get in touch with the Center for College Readiness at collegereadiness@beaconcollege.edu or 855-220-5376.
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