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Doane University’s Open Learning Academy is designed to help students meet their educational and career goals by providing access to fast-paced, rigorous courses without the barriers.

Whether you're seeking a singular course to complete prerequisites to apply for admissions in a health-related graduate or medical program or a short-term certificate to upskill and elevate you in the workplace, Doane University’s Open Learning Academy can help you achieve your goals.

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Faculty-Led Courses

Dedicated instructors who want to see you succeed and are available to help you make it happen.

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Transferable Credits

Accredited courses accepted by major institutions across the country.

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8 and 16 Week Courses

Fast-paced, high-quality learning designed to help you get ahead quickly.

New Interterm Courses Available for December - January

Open Learning Academy's interterm is a unique opportunity to accelerate your learning in a condensed time frame. OLA's 5-week interterm will allow you to take advantage of your time off to earn credits without the pressure of your regular course load, making it easier to grasp complex topics.

Interterm courses are designed with the flexibility needed during winter break with guided deadlines to ensure you manage your time effectively through the 8-module course design. Digital textbooks and lab manuals are integrated into your course, lab kits are required to purchase for Chemistry courses with labs. Lab kits will be available to purchase through your Canvas course.

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Biology I

BIO 125

8 Weeks
4 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture, Lab

Biology 126 An illustration of a microscope and cellS.

Biology II

BIO 126

8 Weeks
4 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture, Lab

Biology 215 An illustration of a person and cells.

Human Anatomy and Physiology I

BIO 215

8 Weeks
4 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture, Lab

Biology 216 An illustration of a person, cells, and lungs.

Human Anatomy and Physiology II

BIO 216

8 Weeks
4 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture, Lab

Biology 219 An illustration of DNA, cells, and lungs.

Pathophysiology

BIO 219

8 Weeks
3 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture

Biology 225 An illustration of DNA.

Genetics for Health Professionals

BIO 265

8 Weeks
3 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture

Biology 295 An illustration of a monitor with a graph.

Biostatistics

BIO 295

8 Weeks
3 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture

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Introduction to Zoology

BIO 303

8 Weeks
4 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture, Lab

Biology 333 An illustration of a microscope and cell.

Microbiology for Health Professionals

BIO 313

8 Weeks
4 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture, Lab

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Human Anatomy for Health Professionals

BIO 314

8 Weeks
4 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture, Lab

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Human Physiology for Health Professions

BIO 324

8 Weeks
4 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture, Lab

Biology 343 An illustration of cells.

Immunology for Health Professionals

BIO 344

8 Weeks
3 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture

Biology 353 An illustration of cells and tissue.

Histology for Health Professionals

BIO 354

8 Weeks
3 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture

Biology 363 An illustration of a molecule.

Molecular Biology for Health Professions

BIO 363

8 Weeks
4 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture, Lab

Chem125 An illustration of a mixing jar.

General Chemistry I

CHM 125

8 Weeks
or
16 Weeks
4 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture, Lab

Chem126 An illustration of test tubes and beakers.

General Chemistry II

CHM 126

8 Weeks
or
16 Weeks
4 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture, Lab

Chem205 An illustration of a molecule.

Organic Chemistry I

CHM 205

8 Weeks
or
16 Weeks
4 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture, Lab

Chem206 An illustration of a DNA.

Organic Chemistry II

CHM 206

8 Weeks
or
16 Weeks
4 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture, Lab

Chem215 An illustration of a molecule.

Lab Experiments in Organic Chemistry I

CHM 215

8 Weeks
or
16 Weeks
1 Credits

Course Includes: Lab Only

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Pharmacology

CHM 260

8 Weeks
3 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture

Chem330 An illustration of a test tube.

Biochemistry I

CHM 330

8 Weeks
or
16 Weeks
4 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture, Lab

English 101 An illustration of a pen and paper.

English Composition - The Writing Seminar

ENG 101

8 Weeks
3 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture

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English Composition II - Writing in Context

ENG 102

8 Weeks
3 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture

HLHP 209 An illustration of an apple, brocolli, and fish.

Nutrition

HHP 209

8 Weeks
3 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture

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Sports Nutrition

HHP 342

8 Weeks
3 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture

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Exercise Physiology

HHP 345

8 Weeks
4 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture, Lab

HLHP 346 An illustration of a microscope and cell.

Kinesiology/Applied Biomechanics

HHP 346

8 Weeks
3 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture

Biology 210 An illustration of a book.

Medical Terminology

HSI 212

8 Weeks
3 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture

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College Algebra

MTH 105

8 Weeks
3 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture

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Introductory Statistics

MTH 110

8 Weeks
3 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture

MATH 125 An illustration of math symbols.

Precalculus: College Algebra with Trigonometry

MTH 125

8 Weeks
or
16 Weeks
4 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture

MATH 235 An illustration of a triangle.

Calculus I

MTH 235

8 Weeks
4 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture

Phy107 An illustration of a math equation.

Introductory Physics I

PHY 107

8 Weeks
or
16 Weeks
4 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture, Lab

Phy108 An illustration of an apple falling.

Introductory Physics II

PHY 108

8 Weeks
or
16 Weeks
4 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture, Lab

Phy201 An illustration of a triangle and math symbol.

General Physics I

PHY 201

8 Weeks
4 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture, Lab

Phy202 An illustration of an atom.

General Physics II

PHY 202

8 Weeks
4 Credits

Course Includes: Lecture, Lab

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