With the help of self-paced courses students can earn college credit by taking correspondence or online courses at their own pace. It is possible to enroll at any time of the year. Self-paced courses are taught from a distance, no class attendance is required.

Concepts of Fitness and Health. This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental aspects of healthful living. Here, students participate in determining the health status of their core family and analyze lifestyle risk factor and disease patterns that may exist. Individuals will then develop a personalized risk-reduction plan that explores health-related topics such as nutrition and weight control, chronic diseases, stress reduction, substance abuse, and sexually transmitted diseases. Besides, in this course students learn techniques for researching, preparing, and writing a scientific term paper. The course consists of 2 credit hours, and 10 submitted assignments. Credits are granted by Winston-Salem State University.

Community Health. While studying this course students examine in depth the issues, responses, ramifications, and potential solutions to a variety of community health problems. There are no final exams for this course. Credits are granted for Winston-Salem State University. The course consists of 2 credit hours, 10 submitted assignments.

Health Education in the Elementary School. It is an introduction to the content and methods of health education. The course surveys basic wellness issues such as nutrition, fitness, sexuality, drug abuse, stress management, death and dying, and communicable and chronic diseases. The theory and practice of health education programs at the elementary level is studied and discussed, including the use of a variety of methods and the development of relevant materials. There are no final exams for this course. Credits for this course are granted by the Appalachian State University. The course consists of 3 credit hours, 12 submitted assignments. 

Drug Education and Prevention. Here, the primary focus is to introduce the complex social, psychological, pharmacological, cultural, and political aspects of drug use, abuse, dependency, treatment and education. The methods, materials, and theories of drug abuse prevention in the school and community will be presented. Credits for this course are granted by the Appalachian State University. The course consists of 3 credit hours, 8 submitted assignments. 

Teaching Stress Management and Emotional Health –  explores the factors associated with the development of emotional health and the management of stress as a basis for understanding the healthy personality. Emphasis will be directed towards teaching stress management and emotional health within an educational setting. Practical aspects of health education and program planning will be discussed. Students will be encouraged to deepen their commitment to effective teaching by applying the principles of self-esteem building, behavior self-management, communication, and accessing appropriate resources. This course has no final exam. Credits for this course are granted by the Appalachian State University. The course consists of 3 credit hours, 10 submitted assignments. 

Class Management in Health Occupations. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions regarding a class management plan and appropriate responses to behaviors in a classroom setting. The course introduces strategies in teaching and managing behavior in K–12 classrooms, and is designed to provide a general understanding of a variety of behavior management techniques, theories, and strategies for effectively teaching in a classroom or related clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on designing positive learning environments and selecting and implementing behavior management strategies. Students will make decisions about pedagogical rationale, methodology, knowledge base, and the learner. Specifically, the course is directed at the health occupation education professional to provide the skills necessary to manage student behavior in clinical settings. This class is a requirement for provisional licensure, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, career-technical education/health occupations education. Credits for this course are granted by the East Carolina University. The course consists of 3 credit hours, 24 submitted assignments. 

Tuition and fees (must be paid in full at the time of enrollment).
North Carolina Residents - $135
Nonresidents - $283