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About our Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity

Learn to foil cyber criminals with a cyber defense education. Gain a basic understanding of cybersecurity theory and knowledge with the bachelor of science in cybersecurity from American Military University (AMU). In your cybersecurity courses, you will:

  • Learn how to strategically assess, evaluate, plan, design, develop, and implement countermeasures for effective cybersecurity defense mechanisms for organizations in both public and private sectors
  • Increase your knowledge of cybersecurity resources, tools, laws, and methods

Classes for this online bachelor of science in cybersecurity program are taught by security professionals with deep real-world knowledge of homeland security, network defense, and computer forensics.  

What You Will Do in our Online Cybersecurity Degree Program

  1. Understand cybersecurity’s various aspects, including cyber defense, cyber operations, cyber exploitations, cyber intelligence, cybercrime, and cyber law
  2. Learn digital forensics processes and investigation goals, including the importance of search warrants and chain of custody for electronic evidence in law enforcement investigations
  3. Create information technology strategies and plans for enabling security measures, such as tools, techniques, and technologies designed to prevent cyber threats and network penetration
  4. Grow your knowledge of network defense as well as network designs, topologies, architectures, protocols, communications, administration, operations, and resource management for wired, wireless, and satellite networks that affect information security

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Degree at a Glance

Number of Credits
120
Transfer up to 90 credits1
Cost Per Credit
$350 | $250*
$315**
*with Preferred Military Rate
**with Veteran Grant or APUS Opportunity Grant
Courses Start Monthly
Online
and vary from 8 to 16 weeks

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Program Requirements Printable Catalog Version

Students must choose a concentration for this degree program:

This concentration for the Bachelors of Science in Cybersecurity will allow students to specialize in the methodologies used to secure the networks, hardware – devices, software – apps, and the laws and regulations, policies and procedures, and ethical responsibilities for privacy and security of mobile devices using mobile and wireless network infrastructures. The concentration will emphasize countermeasures taken to harden the security of various aspects of mobile technologies associated to government, military, industry, educational, and private enterprises.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

  • Extrapolate threats and vulnerabilities introduced into the network infrastructures of wireless, mobile, cellular, and satellite technologies.
  • Examine current mobile application models, their security framework, and methodologies on hardening the security to safeguard the devices running them and adapt them to higher privacy standards.
  • Appraise security hardening techniques for wireless or mobile device technologies based on wireless security principles and current industry standards.
  • Investigate forensics of wireless network attacks caused by mobile and wireless peripheral devices, and then evaluate security and access procedures within wireless Internet use of subject search warrants and chain of custody in a forensic investigation.

Must take all courses for this section.

Course ID: 4865

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This course explores security strengths and weaknesses of applications on various mobile operating systems running on PDAs and mobile devices. It identifies, analyzes and explores vulnerabilities, attacks, exploits, and insecurities of mobile applications running on operating systems such as iOS, Android, Windows®, and BlackBerry® OS. What constitutes designing secure code for apps on these operating systems will also be covered. BlackBerry® is a registered trademark of BlackBerry Limited.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session

Course ID: 4864

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This course explores security strengths and weaknesses of devices running various mobile operating systems. It identifies, analyzes and explores vulnerabilities, attacks, exploits, and insecurities of mobile applications running on operating systems such as iOS, Android, Windows, and Blackberry OS. A comparative study of current mobile devices with respect to security and privacy capabilities will be covered.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4863

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The mobile communication market has grown so rapidly keeping up security in wireless networks has become a challenge. Maintaining secure connectivity on mobile devices as well as retaining flexibility, mobility, and resilience are critical to keeping files, data, and information secure and private. This course explores security issues surrounding mobile cellular communication technologies. Hands-on labs are also included as practical examples of wireless network security. (Prerequisite: ISSC343)
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session

Course ID: 4412

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The growth of wireless networking technologies has given rise to many security issues. Wireless technology has become popular because of its convenience and low cost. This course pertains to the study of Computer Forensics Students will be introduced to advanced techniques in computer investigation and analysis with interest in generating potential legal evidence. An overview of cybercrime and security will be addressed by explaining the basic security procedures and will include discussions of the various security threats that today’s users face. This course will prepare students to gather all necessary information and evidence to support prosecution in a court of law. This course will examine wireless networks and devices and will discuss how to investigate wireless attacks, as well as PDA, iPod®, iPhone®, iPad®, and BlackBerry® forensics. Current literature will be examined on such topics. iPod®, iPhone® and iPad® are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. BlackBerry® is a registered trademark of BlackBerry Limited.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4413

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The increase in the use of the Internet and ensuing growth in cybercrime have given rise to the field of digital forensics. Students will be introduced to advanced techniques in computer investigation and analysis with interest in generating potential legal evidence. This course examines computer related crime and abuse cases in order to gather all necessary information and evidence to support prosecution in a court of law. Collection of evidence, investigating information hiding, and intrusion response techniques will be explored. This course will examine network intrusions, network traffic, web attacks, DoS attacks and corporate espionage. Current literature will be examined on such topics.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

A general concentration allows you to take courses across a number of areas of study within your program based on your own interests.

Objectives:

This general concentration allows you to choose from a variety of elective courses from homeland security, intelligence, information systems security, and IT project management.

Must take all courses for this section.

Course ID: 5162

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This course studies the major advancements in database technology that have taken place in recent years. The class will introduce students without a prior background in Microsoft Access® to basic concepts and will cover advanced topics as well. The course offers both conceptual and hands-on material in database management, enabling students to have improved comprehension and retention of course material. Note: Software for this course is not provided by the course material grant and must be purchased/provided by students. Note for Mac users: Access 2019 and older do not work on the Mac OS. The University recommends using Windows OS, even on Mac. If a Mac OS must be used, it is recommended that students install Windows on Parallels (purchased separately) and install Access 2019 on the Windows OS via Parallels. Microsoft Access is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft Access® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4671

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This course offers a framework for learning the latest developments and trends in ad-hoc wireless and mobile communications. The course provides a complete coverage of the wireless ad-hoc networks: principles, protocols and applications. The course will look at the characteristics and operations of contemporary ad-hoc wireless network technologies. Students will study the impact of wireless transmission and user mobility with an emphasis on the design and management of ad-hoc wireless mobile systems. Students must have access to MS Visio software. Course software requirements with the appropriate versions are listed under the course materials site. This course meets the topical requirements of the DoD Directive 8570.1M Information Assurance Management (IAM) Technical I category.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4403

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The course covers physical security requirements in a network enterprise on varying levels including physical protection against internal and external threats that may impact people, property, and other data and networked assets. Students will learn how to assess and protect these assets via multiple layers of physical security.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4412

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The growth of wireless networking technologies has given rise to many security issues. Wireless technology has become popular because of its convenience and low cost. This course pertains to the study of Computer Forensics Students will be introduced to advanced techniques in computer investigation and analysis with interest in generating potential legal evidence. An overview of cybercrime and security will be addressed by explaining the basic security procedures and will include discussions of the various security threats that today’s users face. This course will prepare students to gather all necessary information and evidence to support prosecution in a court of law. This course will examine wireless networks and devices and will discuss how to investigate wireless attacks, as well as PDA, iPod®, iPhone®, iPad®, and BlackBerry® forensics. Current literature will be examined on such topics. iPod®, iPhone® and iPad® are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. BlackBerry® is a registered trademark of BlackBerry Limited.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4673

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This course introduces students to issues and controversies that comprise the new field of Cyberethics. The course examines a wide range of ethical issues of moral responsibility towards social and ethical concerns which affect us in our daily lives. Other topics include machine ethics, conceptions of autonomy and trust, responsible innovation, ethical controversies related to ethical computing.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity with a concentration in Critical Infrastructure provides you with the knowledge to best understand the Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems that run the everyday systems that we depend on from gas, electric, and other utilities to the production of your favorite foods. The concentration will delve into how these systems differ from the devices used by your average computer user, as well as how one can best protect these unique systems from hackers to nation states. You will be exposed to various aspects of systems from Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) to nuclear power plants. This is a unique field with consistent growth as everyone depends on critical infrastructure virtually nonstop around the clock.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

  • Evaluate risks of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
  • Explore various federal agencies’ roles in protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure.
  • Identify critical infrastructure components.
  • Determine appropriate solutions to mitigate critical infrastructure threats.

Must take all courses for this section.

Course ID: 4868

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This course provides an overview of critical infrastructures and their relationships to one another. Critical infrastructure sectors will be analyzed to determine prioritization, potential areas of vulnerability to threats, and potential counter-measures that can be utilized. Students will explore issues pertaining to planning, securing, and responding to these infrastructures under serious threat to ensure continuity of operations. Factors that should be considered in the response to minimize disruption and improve first responder safety will also be discussed.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5241

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This course provides an overview of the architecture of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and how these system can be secured. Students will explore issues such as planning and developing an ICS/SCADA network, learn about PLC devices and their role in these systems, diagraming and ensuring secure communications and operations, and implementing security standards.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session

Course ID: 5242

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This course provides an overview into risk management techniques used in securing Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Students will explore how the unique equipment in these systems affect an otherwise standard risk assessment and risk management strategy for the average enterprise network. Students will also learn the different mitigation techniques that can be implemented to mitigate the identified risks. (Prerequisite: ISSC477)
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5243

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This course provides an overview into the security standards and policies involved in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Students will explore the standards laid out in federal, state, and local laws, as well as those developed by the Federal Government via the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Students will also explore other potential external authorities that may play a role in certain critical infrastructure sectors as well as various industry groups focusing on information sharing. (Prerequisite: ISSC478)
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session

Course ID: 5244

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This course provides a peek into the latest threats to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Students will explore historical attacks against critical infrastructures across the world to develop an understanding of the challenges faced in securing these systems. Key topics such as malware threats, insider attacks, denial of service, hacker attacks, and terrorism will be reviewed. (Prerequisite: ISSC479)
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session

Bringing cybercriminals to justice requires individuals with computer forensics skill sets who have the ability to quickly collect, analyze, and present cybercrime evidence. Become familiar with digital forensic measures for security incident response with a concentration in Digital Forensics.

Study how to prevent the loss of sensitive proprietary information and deter future cyberattacks. In addition, you’ll learn about common incident response procedures, web attacks, router forensics, email crime, corporate espionage, and steganography in your online courses in digital forensics.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of incident response procedures, computer investigation processes, digital forensics lab work, and investigative reports.
  • Illustrate understanding of wireless network attack forensics, wireless internet use security and access procedures, search warrants, and chain of custody.

Must take all courses for this section.

Course ID: 4411

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This course is an introduction to Computer Forensics Investigation Procedures and Response. It provides a basic understanding of the importance of computer forensics, how to set up a secure lab, the process for forensic investigation including first responder responsibilities, how to handle various incidents and information on the various reports used by computer forensic investigators.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4412

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The growth of wireless networking technologies has given rise to many security issues. Wireless technology has become popular because of its convenience and low cost. This course pertains to the study of Computer Forensics Students will be introduced to advanced techniques in computer investigation and analysis with interest in generating potential legal evidence. An overview of cybercrime and security will be addressed by explaining the basic security procedures and will include discussions of the various security threats that today’s users face. This course will prepare students to gather all necessary information and evidence to support prosecution in a court of law. This course will examine wireless networks and devices and will discuss how to investigate wireless attacks, as well as PDA, iPod®, iPhone®, iPad®, and BlackBerry® forensics. Current literature will be examined on such topics. iPod®, iPhone® and iPad® are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. BlackBerry® is a registered trademark of BlackBerry Limited.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4413

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The increase in the use of the Internet and ensuing growth in cybercrime have given rise to the field of digital forensics. Students will be introduced to advanced techniques in computer investigation and analysis with interest in generating potential legal evidence. This course examines computer related crime and abuse cases in order to gather all necessary information and evidence to support prosecution in a court of law. Collection of evidence, investigating information hiding, and intrusion response techniques will be explored. This course will examine network intrusions, network traffic, web attacks, DoS attacks and corporate espionage. Current literature will be examined on such topics.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4414

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This course is designed to expose the student to the process of detecting attacks and collecting evidence in a forensically sound manner with the intent to report crime and prevent future attacks. Learners are introduced to advanced techniques in computer investigation and analysis with interest in generating potential legal evidence. The course provides a basic understanding of steganography, data acquisition and duplication. It examines how to recover deleted files and partitions and image file forensics.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4415

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This course is designed to expose the student to the process of detecting attacks and collecting evidence in a forensically sound manner with the intent to report crime and prevent future attacks. Learners are introduced to advanced techniques in computer investigation and analysis with interest in generating potential legal evidence. The course provides a basic understanding of file systems, hard disks and digital media devices. Boot processes, Windows and Linux Forensics and application of password crackers.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session

The Privacy and Surveillance concentration provides students with a multifaceted approach not only addressing commonly used tools and methods of surveillance but also privacy considerations. Students will be exposed to how surveillance is both intentional and unintentional. The risk of using various forms of hardware and software will be discussed. Legal and ethical consideration surrounding the impact surveillance has on privacy rights will be addressed.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of common surveillance technologies.
  • Illustrate understanding of how technology impacts population segments differently.

Must take all courses for this section.

Course ID: 5237

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As technology continues to integrate in diverse areas of our daily environment the possibility of being monitored via an Internet of Things (IoT) device drastically increases. This course will look at how technologies including medical devices, vehicles, wearable tech, and smart homes can be used as a surveillance tools.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5238

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The course focuses on the tools and methods that are used to remotely monitor and analyze network traffic. Students will exposed to various surveillance techniques including cellular, video, and cloud. The ability to use social media as a means to monitor individuals remotely will be addressed. Network Intrusion and Detection Systems as a mitigation method will be reviewed.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session

Course ID: 5239

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Digital Surveillance in conjunction with Artificial Intelligence creates innovative opportunities to increase the effectiveness of remote monitoring however there are concerns that widespread surveillance can have unforeseen consequences. This course will address potential biases of electronic monitoring including the color of surveillance phenomenon, governmental authority, and religious concerns.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5240

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This course examines legislative and policy areas related to surveillance and privacy. The ability for organizations and governments to remotely monitor and track individuals has given rise to legal and ethical concerns which are addressed. This course will examine how laws have had to change to account for the new possibilities of privacy violations.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session

Course ID: 5169

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This course examines how laws have changed to account for the expanded realm of crimes in the digital age. Students will learn about topics such as online identity theft, sexual harassment, intellectual property rights violations, and plagiarism. In addition, students will learn how stalkers can access the digital data of victims, gain access to highly confidential medical and financial information, and sabotage their victims' reputations. This course examines current literature on topics such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and other legislation impacting legal disputes.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Select 2 course(s) from the following:

Course ID: 2613

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This course introduces students to the principles and practices of image manipulation, image enhancement, and image storage. In this class, students will explore graphical file formats, color and perception, color balance, histograms, web-friendly colors, the impact of image size and resolution on screen size and resolution, brightness, contrast, image noise, noise reduction, and digital signal processing (blurring, de-blurring, Gaussian filters, sharpening, softening, spot healing, dodging, and burning). The course will also teach students about transparency, opacity, hue, saturation, image layering, color blending (multiplying and dodging), image transformation (rotation, resizing, and shearing), selections (pixel and vector), alpha channels, and image modes (grayscale, RGB, CMYK, HSB, and indexed color). NOTE: For this course, students must have access to Adobe Photoshop. This software is not provided by the course material grant and must be purchased/provided by students. Adobe Photoshop® is a registered trademark of Adobe, Inc.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3002

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Provides an introduction to the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Focus is placed on development of four skills: reading and listening comprehension and writing and speaking proficiency. Much practice is also dedicated to pronunciation, lexicon and syntax through a variety of materials. Students will also learn about the culture and people of Spanish speaking countries and the Hispanic/Latino communities in the United States.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3003

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Is a continuation of SPAN100. Students are introduced to more advanced syntax, lexicon and idiomatic expressions. The goal is to enhance the development of four skills: reading and listening comprehension and writing and speaking proficiency. Students will continue to learn more about the people, traditions and cultures of Spanish speaking countries and the Hispanic/Latino communities in the United States.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3004

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This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of the French language using an online immersion technique developed by Rosetta Stone. The student will learn basic vocabulary, verb conjugations, and grammatical usage through online listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises. The student will also learn about the cultures of French speaking nations. Please note the technical specifications below. These are required to interface with the online version of Rosetta Stone. If you cannot meet these requirements we strongly recommend you do not take this course. Please contact [email protected] if you are unsure or have any questions. * The ability to download and install the speech component. * A working microphone installed on the computer for speech recognition. * Access to streaming media is also required and should be confirmed before registering for the class.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3005

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This course is a continuation of FREN100, French I. Students will continue to build vocabulary and be introduced to more advanced grammatical usage. In addition to similar—but more advanced—online listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises, students will also learn to communicate in more abstract patterns of thought as demonstrated through the use of cartoons and humor. Please note the technical specifications below. These are required to interface with the online version of Rosetta Stone. If you cannot meet these requirements we strongly recommend you do not take this course. Please contact [email protected] if you are unsure or have any questions. * The ability to download and install the speech component. * A working microphone installed on the computer for speech recognition. * Access to streaming media is also required and should be confirmed before registering for the class.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3006

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This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of the Arabic language. The student will learn basic vocabulary, verb conjugations, and grammatical usage through online listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises. The student will also learn about the cultures of Arabic speaking nations.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3007

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This course is a continuation of ARAB100, Arabic I. Students will continue to build vocabulary and be introduced to more advanced grammatical usage. In addition to similar—but more advanced—online listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises, students will also learn to communicate in more abstract patterns of thought as demonstrated through the use of cartoons and humor. (Prerequisite: ARAB100)
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session

Course ID: 3008

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This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of the Russian language using an online immersion technique developed by Rosetta Stone. The student will learn basic vocabulary, verb conjugations, and grammatical usage through online listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises. The student will also learn about Russian culture. Please note the technical specifications below. These are required to interface with the online version of Rosetta Stone. If you cannot meet these requirements we strongly recommend you do not take this course. Please contact [email protected] if you are unsure or have any questions. * The ability to download and install the speech component. * A working microphone installed on the computer for speech recognition. * Access to streaming media is also required and should be confirmed before registering for the class.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3012

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This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of the German language using an online immersion technique developed by Rosetta Stone. The student will learn basic vocabulary, verb conjugations, and grammatical usage through online listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises. The student will also learn about the cultures of German speaking nations. Please note the technical specifications below. These are required to interface with the online version of Rosetta Stone. If you cannot meet these requirements we strongly recommend you do not take this course. Please contact [email protected] if you are unsure or have any questions. * The ability to download and install the speech component. * A working microphone installed on the computer for speech recognition. * Access to streaming media is also required and should be confirmed before registering for the class.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3013

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This course is a continuation of GERM100, German I. Students will continue to build vocabulary and be introduced to more advanced grammatical usage. In addition to similar—but more advanced—online listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises, students will also learn to communicate in more abstract patterns of thought as demonstrated through the use of cartoons and humor. Please note the technical specifications below. These are required to interface with the online version of Rosetta Stone. If you cannot meet these requirements we strongly recommend you do not take this course. Please contact [email protected] if you are unsure or have any questions. * The ability to download and install the speech component. * A working microphone installed on the computer for speech recognition. * Access to streaming media is also required and should be confirmed before registering for the class.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3014

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Spanning the Middle Ages through the twenty-first century, this course offers a thorough introduction to the elements of music, a broad overview of the history of musical styles, including cultural contexts and perspectives.
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07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3024

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This course introduces the major religions of the world with attention to origin, history, beliefs and practices. The course provides a balanced consideration of both Eastern and Western religions. No force has influenced human life and civilization more than religion; no understanding of human affairs, on an individual scale or a global one, can succeed without comprehending it.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3028

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This course is designed to acquaint the student with the history of photography from its beginnings through contemporary times, including its terminology and analytical skills applied to the art and practical applications of photography. The course will give the student a broad background of major photographic works and photographers from various eras in both Western and non-western arts; photographic production, tools, and techniques; ways to interpret art and apply photographic terminology; describing, comparing, contrasting, and analyzing photography within technological, social, political and historical contexts; and applying digital information literacy to the research and writing process about photography.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3029

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This course provides a survey of the visual arts, which is directed at understanding how to read the global visual world. Building from basic terminology and fundamental analysis, to more complex concepts of understanding art, the course provides tools for examining, analyzing, interpreting, and writing about works of art. Topics will include the political, religious, socio-cultural, and aesthetic functions of painting, sculpture, architecture, camera arts, and new media. No prior art classes or experiences are required.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3033

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This course is designed to enhance students' appreciation for the history and traditions of American film. Students will investigate traditional as well as non-traditional film images, themes, techniques, and styles.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3037

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This course will examine the field of ethics and provide the tools for ethical decision-making. Students will analyze texts for meaning, apply theories learned to various areas of moral concern, such as war, euthanasia, divorce, and poverty. The course will also provide an overview of how philosophers have thought about moral problems and some of the solutions they have proposed. Students will develop the ability to think about moral problems in a clear and logically consistent manner.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3532

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This course is intended to equip the student with a baseline understanding of issues and concepts that compose the Western philosophic enterprise, and to serve as a point of departure for their further studies in Philosophy.
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07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3634

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This introductory course explores the basic nature of religion, both historical and contemporary, and familiarizes the student with a multidisciplinary approach to religious study. Students examine the importance of religious thought and expression, from the viewpoints of both a participant and a critic.
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07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4693

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Philosophy of Science will introduce students to the origins and development of modern science and how that is distinguished from pseudo-science; the importance of deduction and induction and their separate methodologies; the process of the scientific method; scientific change and scientific revolutions, particularly that of Thomas Kuhn; and selected philosophical problems in the basic sciences, such as absolute space, biological classification, the modular mind, and recent discoveries of neuroscience.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4816

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This course introduces students to the fundamentals of the Japanese language using an online immersion technique developed by Rosetta Stone. Students will learn basic vocabulary, verb conjugations, and grammatical usage through online listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises. Students will also learn about Japanese culture. Please note the technical specifications below. These are required to interface with the online language content provider. If you cannot meet these requirements we strongly recommend you do not take this course. Please contact [email protected] if you are unsure or have any questions. • The ability to download and install the speech component. • A working microphone installed on the computer for speech recognition. • Access to streaming media is also required and should be confirmed before registering for the class.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4817

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This course will expose the student to the fundamentals of Brazilian Portuguese. The student will learn basic vocabulary, verb conjugations and grammatical usage through workbook and listening exercises. The student will also learn about Brazilian culture through reading and listening exercises. Please note the technical specifications below. These are required to interface with the online version of Rosetta Stone. If you cannot meet these requirements we strongly recommend you do not take this course. Please contact [email protected] if you are unsure or have any questions. • The ability to download and install the speech component. • A working microphone installed on the computer for speech recognition. • Access to streaming media is also required and should be confirmed before registering for the class.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session

Course ID: 4952

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Critical Thinking introduces skills, concepts, models, and techniques for reading, writing, and thinking critically. Critical thinking is a necessary process for identifying and solving problems in academia and the workplace, as well as interpreting information in the media. Through the use of critical and logical thought processes, students will develop practical, analytical skills that prepare them for the investigative nature of being life-long learners.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5073

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World Music and Cultures explores traditional and popular from major regions of the world, and how music relates to its culture. Students develop knowledge of representative styles and regional characteristics in world music, including cultural context and perspectives.
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07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5175

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This course offers students a chance to delve into ethics from many approaches. Every day, an individual’s ethics may be challenged, and this course will do its best to provide a foundation on which students can develop a personal set of ethics. The course covers various ethical frameworks, reviews the ethical challenges individuals are likely to encounter in their daily or professional lives, and explores solutions based on ethical principles.
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07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5246

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How does a young country develop a literature of its own? From explorers to frontiersmen, follow the search for freedom and new lands through early American literature, guided by the adventuresome spirit reflected in works from the Colonies to the advent of the Civil War. How do we rationalize reports from explorers and early settlers on indigenous populations? What impact did religion have on early colonial writing and why did the focus shift to reason? How did American writing reflect and shape thought about rebellion and war? How did American women carve out space for themselves as writers of merit? This course explores these questions and more through the writing of American history and the American character, deepening our understanding of a literature that came to be defined by courage, passion, idealism, and—yes—even objection and protest. (Pre-requisite: ENGL210 for English majors, or ENGL101 or ENGL110 for non-English majors)
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07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5247

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True to its revolutionary roots, America is not just the birthplace of democracy but it is also home to the major civil rights movements of the modern era. This course is a survey of American literature related to the major civil rights movements of the last 150 years, including Abolition (Pre-1865), the Suffragettes (1860-1920), Civil Rights (1920-Present), Women’s Rights (1920-present), and GLBT Liberation/ACT UP (1960-Present). LITR218 will take students on a journey through the social, political, and cultural changes that shape modern America and ask students to contemplate the connections between literature, politics, social change, and the American identity. (Pre-requisite: ENGL210 for English majors, or ENGL101 or ENGL110 for non-English majors)
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08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session

Course ID: 5248

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Join us on a journey through a thousand years of British history, beginning in an Anglo-Saxon mead hall with a couple of characters named Beowulf and Grendel and even a dragon. From there we'll go on a pilgrimage to Canterbury with the Good Wife of Bath, ride alongside Arthur's knights, sit at Queen Elizabeth’s feet, get up close and personal with Satan, ride a slave-ship to the new world, debate the state of Ireland, and hear some words of wisdom from Samuel Johnson. It will be quite a ride, so hang on tight. (Pre-requisite: ENGL210 for English majors, or ENGL101 or ENGL110 for non-English majors)
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07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5249

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Ready to explore the darkest places of the heart, the mind, the soul? Are you longing to “fade far away, dissolve, and quite forget” the modern world for a little while? Then, join us as we grapple with the tumultuous relationship between Catherine and Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights and consider Josef Conrad’s harsh criticism of imperialism in Heart of Darkness. LITR225 delves deep into the literary periods of the Romantics, Victorians, Imperialists and Modernists. Learn how society and historical events shaped our authors, and in turn, how our authors impacted society. Come prepared to debate, analyze and share your personal insights in forum conversations and written assignments. (Pre-requisite: ENGL210 for English majors, or ENGL101 or ENGL110 for non-English majors)
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07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5250

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Humans have theorized about great philosophical questions since the dawn of time. While the values and beliefs that guided the views of ancient cultures have undoubtedly changed, it is also clear that those views continue to influence modern lives. From the ancient world through the European Renaissance, LITR231 focuses on these monumental philosophical questions using great works of art, including the major genres of epic poetry, drama, lyric verse, religious texts, and prose fiction, drawn from Classical Greece, Asia, the Middle East, Western Europe, and the Americas. Students will travel through the musings of ancient authors from foreign lands to gain an understanding of cultural practices and values and investigate any connections between the modern-day world and those who lived and wrote before the modern era. Students will explore their ideas regarding leadership, conflict, heroism, friendship, love, politics, and religion to understand how they continue to impact humanity. They will consider what “world” literature means and why the struggles, concerns, and lives of those long dead are still important today. (Pre-requisite: ENGL210 for English majors, or ENGL101 or ENGL110 for non-English majors)
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08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session

Course ID: 5251

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How would you like to travel through time, witnessing historical global events, a variety of different cultures, and exciting scenery? In LITR233, Literature of the Newly Globalized World: The Individual’s Struggle to Adapt, you won't simply read a textbook. You will travel to different continents and time periods, observing life during significant moments in modern history. Through historic fictional works, you will become part of the action, experiencing war, changing belief systems, and cultures. Not only will you understand what life was like for those in power, you will also see the world from the lens of those who have been oppressed. Come join our journey through history! (Pre-requisite: ENGL210 for English majors, or ENGL101 or ENGL110 for non-English majors)
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09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5412

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This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to popular American music in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries and the cultural contributions of African Americans, Indigenous peoples, Hispanics, and European descendants. Students will learn about ragtime, jazz, how jazz became an art, blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and popular music. Important artists will be discussed, important songs will be reviewed, and the intersection of cultures will be analyzed throughout the course.
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07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

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Course ID: 2895

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This course develops interpersonal, group, and presentational communication skills that are applicable in personal and professional cross-cultural relationships, and focuses on differences in values, message systems, and communication rules across cultural boundaries and in multicultural settings.
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07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3694

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This course is a contemporary study of popular culture in America – its development and characteristics, its role in shaping our individual lives and key social institutions; and its broad effects on our globalizing world. The course is designed around the interdisciplinary nature of cultural studies, and students will learn how to use key concepts and theories to examine popular culture from a number of different fields including Sociology, Anthropology, Communications, History, Cultural Studies, English, Women’s Studies, Ethnic Studies, and American Studies. Students will develop the skills to analyze the reciprocal relationship between culture and key stratification factors such as gender, race, ethnicity, class, age, region and sexuality. The course will cover many facets of popular culture from all forms of media, to sports, fashion, and the influence of technology. Students will learn to situate popular culture within its social, historical, political, and economic contexts and their personal lives.
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07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3725

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Microeconomics is an overview course that covers how households (consumers), firms (producers), and governments interact in competitive and other markets to set prices, and determine what and how much is produced. Key concepts introduced include the role of scarcity and choice, incentives and competition, and the law of supply and demand.
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07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3726

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Introduction to Macroeconomics is a survey course that builds on the topics covered and skills developed in ECON101 (Microeconomics) in order to present a complete picture of the economy. Macroeconomics shows how consumers and markets fit into the overall or aggregated economy and provides a framework to assess government policies. Key topics covered will include economic cycles (growth and recession), economic indicators and measures, and interest rates and money supply.
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07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3727

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This course is a basic overview of the geographer’s study of the location and distribution of features on the Earth’s surface. These features are both natural and man-made, both physically and culturally determined. The relationship of people and place is central to an understanding of human history, contemporary events, and possible global futures. As an introductory course it covers the whole globe and all its greatest geographic features and relationships. This dictates that the approach is broad and not too deep. However, knowledge of the geographer’s art will enable students to delve as deeply as their interest and energy will allow, into the dynamic spatial realities that surround them.
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07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3729

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This is the first course in a two-course sequence in American Government. The course is designed to convey basic facts about the structure and functioning of the American political system. The philosophical foundation of the U.S. Constitution is explored and the federalist construct is examined. The functions of the three separate branches of government and their roles in policy making are a major focus.
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07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3731

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An overview of the field of international and global politics. The nation state, factors of power, collective security, international trade, regional and international organization, sources of conflict and convergence are addressed.
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07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3733

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Introduction to Sociology introduces students to the sociological investigation of human interaction and behavior in society. Students will become familiar with the sociological perspective and develop a ‘sociological imagination’ – the ability to see the general in the particular, the new in the familiar, and to observe the impact social forces have on our lives. The course explores environmental, historical, cultural, and organizational influences on our interpersonal relationships and life-patterns within the context of contemporary society. Students will learn how to use sociological concepts, theory and research to think critically about individuals, groups, institutions, and societies in any given situation.
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07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3734

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The course introduces students to the art and science of Psychology. Course emphasis is on applying the "science of human behavior" to a variety of settings: vocational, personal, academic, and clinical. Course content introduces the history of psychology, major theories of personality and learning, current research and developmental issues. The course has a holistic approach and integrates the biological basis of behavior, social factors, learning and the unique coping styles of the individual to understand human behavior.
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07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3735

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This course is a worldwide survey of prehistoric cultural adaptations from the first use of bone and stone tools to the ancient mysterious civilizations of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe including recent archaeological discoveries. Emphasis is on the development of technologies, social groups and the patterns of cultural development. Archeological excavation methods and archeological artifacts are discussed in considerable detail. Archaeological concepts and skills will be explored through simulations as well as virtual field trips and activities.
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08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session

Course ID: 3737

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This course is designed to acquaint the novice anthropology student with anthropology and its various sub-fields, examining cross-cultural, global, comparative, and critical perspectives on human behavior and culture, as well as the breadth of human cultures from hunter-gatherers to industrialized city dwellers. The implications of socio-cultural analysis of economic, social, symbolic, and religious systems are also considered.
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07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3738

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This course introduces students to human nature and behavior from the broad, holistic perspective of contemporary U.S. American anthropology. The four primary sub-fields of anthropology, biological, cultural, linguistics, and archaeology, will be discussed in order to integrate various aspects of the human condition.
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07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3739

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This course is an overview of the biological, psychological, cultural, and behavioral aspects of human sexuality and family life. The overall theme of the course focuses on attitudes and responsible sexual behavior. Key topics include how culture, society, and history have impacted our understanding of human sexuality.
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07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4328

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This course examines a sample of social problems facing the United States today and identifies how these problems affect, and are affected by, our institutions and culture. The sociological perspective and key theories will be used to understand the beginnings of the civil society, how problems develop and are defined, and the role of social change (particularly contemporary technological innovation). Key social problems covered will include social stratification/inequality, crime, drug abuse, prostitution, aging, infectious disease, family violence, health care, racial/ethnic conflict, terrorism, etc. Sociological research on social problems will be explored, and social policies to remedy the negative consequences of these issues on society will be discussed.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4636

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This course explores the practical and theoretical social impacts of computer-mediated communication (CMC) systems, including many different types of technologies, such as social networking sites, email, forums, chat, and online games. Students will engage in the analysis of CMC practices, the social processes and structures that emerge when people use these applications, and the problems and barriers that emerge from use.
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07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4949

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In a developed country, one can often take for granted the safety of the food supply. 1 in 6 Americans get sick from foodborne illness annually, with an estimated 128,000 requiring hospitalization and resulting in approximately 3,000 deaths annually. Practical knowledge in safe food sourcing, storage, preparation and serving is addressed along with providing tips for practical awareness of techniques for staying safe. In a global society, food safety is not just a local issue, and everyone should have a working knowledge of food safety and what to look for to remain free of foodborne illness. In this course, students will learn general techniques for preparing and consuming food that is free from harmful pathogens, incorporating the flow of food from purchasing through storage and preparation to serving. Students will explore contemporary and cross cultural issues surrounding food safety in a global society. Practical knowledge about preparing safe food and red flags to watch for when dining out will be explored. Students will learn where to find information on health inspection reports, foodborne illness outbreaks and recall alerts, and will know where to report any suspected foodborne illness or suspicious activity related to the food and water supply.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4961

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This course is based upon the Institute for Humane Education’s (IHE) definition of humane education, which is “a lens, body of knowledge, and set of tools and strategies for teaching about human rights, animal protection, environmental stewardship, and cultural issues as interconnected and integral dimensions of a just, healthy society” (Institute for Humane Education, n.d.). The course explores issues, resources, rationales, and approaches to humane education related to various considerations and disciplines, including: economics, politics, science, technology, education, the arts, philosophy, religion, and geography.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session

Course ID: 5170

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Introduction to Political Science explains foundational principles of the field. Students will learn the purpose of political science, common terms and concepts, and subfields. Among these are introductions to political philosophies and ideologies, comparative systems of government, and international relations. The course also examines the professional and academic fields to which a political science degree is relevant.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5176

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This course offers students with a unique approach into the societies and cultures that we could progress toward in the future via the review of the science fiction genre. This course will review many aspects of technological questions that society will face in the future. Does the rise of technological advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics eventually bring us to a point where we must decide what is life and the right to self-determination as the Star Trek: TNG series covered in “The Measure of a Man”, laying out the rights of Commander Data. This is just one of many aspects of society and culture that will be examined throughout the course as students are made to think critically about what will the future look like.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5245

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Literature has the ability to shape the way a nation thinks and behaves; it both responds to important issues in society and (re)shapes them. For far too long, the literature of cultures on the periphery of American society have been ignored because they do not fit comfortably into mainstream culture. Yet, from voices within the Native American population to Appalachian artists to LGBTQ groups, for example, cultures on the periphery have consistently helped shape the American literary identity and have continued to influence American society long after the publication of their works. This course lends credence to the legitimacy of the contributions of these underrepresented cultures and explores the role they have in shaping American literature—past, present, and future. (Pre-requisite: ENGL210 for English majors, or ENGL101 or ENGL110 for non-English majors)

Course ID: 5278

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This course provides perspectives on death and dying. Students examine how death is beneficial and necessary for evolution. Participants explore the media's impact on mortality. Participants analyze how to communicate death to the living. Students assess the bereavement and burial process. Topics include: communicating death, the feeling of emptiness, the forgetfulness of life, living in the face of death, organ donation, burial, and the other side after death.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5279

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American society is a cauldron of various racial, political, ethnic, and religious formations. Amongst these, religious and racial formations provide strong modes of social organization. Both religion and race are also a major stimulus of cultural practices and belief systems. These two modes influence the ideals of democracy, equality, freedom, and even political identifications. The current agitations about Black Lives Matter are drawing attention to the racial divisions that are splitting the American society. At the same time, these movements are receiving the support of people from different religions. The Islam phobia and growth of right-wing militias are also similarly pitting Americans against one another based upon their religious beliefs. American writers, artists, activists, and even poets have drawn attention to these linkages and the pernicious impact it is having upon our society. Their contributions provide an alternate understanding of the strengths and limitations of American democracy. In this course, we will examine a variety of sources to understand how religion and race are shaping American democracy and society.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5280

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Difficult situations in life motivate us to think carefully about religion. The forms of religions are based on the well-being of human beings, and they have provided many different ways to follow paths that are good for our mental and physical health. This course will deal with essential questions; do religions offer ways and techniques to support that are good for our well-being? What paths have been provided to lead a good life? How our hope, contemplation, and resilience are rooted in popular religions? What are the methods advised by religions to help practitioners? The course will include traditions that are isolated to a specific culture. However, they have their historical, cultural, and social context, in which they have been beneficial to the practitioners of these cultures. On American soil, they are coming together as a melting pot, and this course will look into how their beneficial value can be used to manage current stresses. This course will look into beneficial teachings from different religions that are becoming mainstream and are practiced in a non-traditional way without converting to a specific religion. The course will cover Christian traditions, Sufi traditions, traditions from People of First Nation, Hindu, and Buddhist traditions. Ways to Stop and reflect and achieve tranquility. Not as a way of worship rather a way of living one’s life with equanimity and hope.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session

Course ID: 5454

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This course introduces students to an attitude and approach for college success and relevant connections to their own inner motivations and external career options. Key elements in this course include values-goal alignment, an orientation to online learning, and strategies for successful learning. Other elements include planning a pathway from academic studies to a career path, career awareness, networking, engaging support resources, and collaborating with colleagues. Through the learning and activities in this course, students will gain the perspective needed for successful time management and prioritization, critical thinking, applied and collaborative learning, and civic/democratic and global learning. The content within the classroom includes open educational resources that are easily available online. This course fulfills one general education elective.   This course is recommended to be completed first in the student’s degree plan when possible. COLL111, COLL112, COLL113, COLL114, and COLL115 are considered equivalent courses. Students may only take one of these courses for credit.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

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Course ID: 5037

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Information and Digital Literacy is designed to provide students with sustainable and usable skills essential to success in both academic and professional settings. Students will learn best practices to locate and evaluate sources, and effectively communicate using digital literacy to become proficient 21st century learners.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4951

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Martin Luther King, Jr, said, “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to KEEP MOVING.” Making Writing Relevant is a composition course that will definitely keep you moving. It is not merely a required course; it is the type of course you will want to take because it moves you onto the path to success. Over eight-weeks, we will help you learn the most important components of a successful writer-communicator. We will teach you how to research properly, knowing you will need this skill in every course you take here at APUS and also in interactions in your professional and personal life. We will teach you the formatting style you will use in your field. We will provide a supportive community to strengthen and encourage you, and by the end of this nearly-all-you-need-to-know-about-writing course, you will be able to fly.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

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Course ID: 2626

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This course provides a writing foundation necessary for an IT professional to identify and respond to communication needs within the IT environment, so that the professional can produce clear, concise, and appropriate IT documentation for peers and supervisors, with the ultimate goal of increasing organizational standardization and efficiency.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 2852

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Playing third base doesn’t come naturally to most folks; instead, it requires dedication to become good at it. In the same way, learning how to cook or developing a new app takes a lot of time and commitment. As with any new skill, perseverance and consistent daily practice lead to success. And so it is with writing. It’s not the mystery most people make it out to be; in fact, when you get right down to it, writing is pretty formulaic. It’s a series of skills that, once learned, require a commitment to practicing them. In other words, no one is born a great writer; instead, writers learn their craft through hard work. ENGL101 identifies the basic building blocks of writing, and as each new skill is learned, it is practiced in a safe and supportive environment. Come take the mystery out of writing in ENGL101: Proficiency in Writing.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session
11/24/25 - 05/01/26 05/04/26 - 06/28/26 Spring 2026 Session I 8 Week session

Course ID: 2856

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ENGL220 introduces students to several different forms of technical writing while challenging them to engage regularly with the field at a scholarly level. Major concepts include collaboration, audience, document design, persuasion, the use of mobile technologies, and revision. In this course, readings are discovered by students in relevant technical writing journals in the AMU/APUS Trefry Library. As students hone their academic research skills, they are tasked with reporting back to their peers regarding the found articles that are relevant to that week’s writing objectives. Weekly class discussions are set up to simulate the technical writing work groups that are routinely found in companies and organizations, and should offer students a place to brainstorm and refine ideas for their larger assignments. Students will compose product proposals, instructions, labels, and a final web-based product manual. These assignments are designed to build on one another and culminate in the final project which can be included in a professional portfolio. (Prerequisites: ENGL101 or ENGL110)
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 2879

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This course is designed to provide the student with a basic foundation of positive communication strategies among individuals in today's business settings. Students will accomplish a variety of assignments that promote critical thinking and problem solving, and will develop basic human relations skills essential to function effectively in a modern business environment. Students will be presented with communication concepts associated with interpersonal relationships, including individual differences, group/team activities, cultural relations, leadership, mentoring, customer satisfaction and ethics. Communication concepts from assigned reading will be stressed, and this knowledge will then be applied in the analysis of case studies, scenarios, and problem-solving exercises to develop interpersonal skills that can be used in actual work situations.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session
10/27/25 - 04/03/26 04/06/26 - 05/31/26 Spring 2026 Session B 8 Week session

Course ID: 2891

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Public Speaking introduces students to the field of public speaking, giving them a foundation in the issues relevant to communicating effectively in today’s global, technological, and divergent world. The history and theories of speech, ethics, the audience, developing and delivering a speech, and types of speeches and specialized speech situations will also be covered and practiced. Students enrolling in this course must be able to capture video (required) for their speeches. Video files are created and stored within the classroom for the students’ security.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4113

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This course provides students with communication strategies from the behavioral sciences designed to establish positive relationships with individuals and groups in the modern workplace. Through readings, critical thinking exercises, problem-solving scenarios, written assignments, and case studies, students develop the human relations skills required to interact effectively with people at work. Communication skills and practices pertinent to ethical relationships with members of line management, co-workers, direct reports, customers, and the public are examined. Also, interpersonal and organizational applications associated with group/team functions, multicultural and multigenerational relationships, leadership, mentoring, and customer satisfaction are presented to assist students with the timely identification and resolution of communication issues and challenges.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4651

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Volcanoes. Biochemistry. Space studies. Whether pursuit of scientific knowledge is for personal interest or career progression, ENGL221 gives you the knowledge and skills to understand how and why scientific writing is different from other writing styles. As a launch pad to study rocket science or gather data to advocate for environmental protection policies, this course will provide the groundwork for presenting relevant data to all scientific disciplines. We will learn the basics and practice writing various sections of a scientific paper, including the abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, conclusion, and references. ENGL221 will explore the unique structure, style, process, and documentation found in scientific writing. (Prerequisites: ENGL101 or ENGL110)
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4669

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Information Literacy and Global Citizenship builds students’ information literacy skills in the international relations/global studies context. Students analyze scholarly sources in the discipline, identifying the types of issues and questions scholars pursue, the discursive conventions they employ, and their methods of engaging in dialogue with and citing sources. After identifying their own discipline specific research question, students select and use appropriate research tools, developing complex search strategies that help them to find relevant scholarly information on their topics. They evaluate sources and information to determine their authority, reliability, timeliness as well as the quality and underlying assumptions of the arguments presented. They synthesize the information they’ve found with their own ideas, effectively integrating source material into their papers and citing that material appropriately. Finally, the course asks students to reflect upon the ways in which the information literacy skills they’ve acquired provide a foundation for both global citizenship and lifelong learning. NOTE: Students may not earn credit for both IRLS200 and previous course IRLS303.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5224

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Presidents winning elections, countries declaring war, spouses saving a marriage, students earning scholarships—all of these have something in common: argumentation. Mountains have been moved by masters of this craft. Just think of what such people as Martin Luther King, Jr., Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln achieved with the power of their words. There is, as Horace says, harmony in discord. We will explore that harmony and why Fredrick Douglass said there can be no progress without struggle. In this class, we will examine argument strategies and structures, interrogate assumptions, explore moral arguments with complex empirical questions, and analyze a variety of texts—popular culture, websites, advertisements, etc. Be prepared to work with a variety of evidence and opinions, cultures, counterclaims, evidentiary quality, and more, as we study and practice the art of argumentation. (Pre-requisite: ENGL101 or ENGL110)
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5226

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Do you enjoy horror, romantic, adventure, or science fiction stories? Do you find song lyrics poetic? Have you ever fancied yourself a director, debater, or film critic? Many APUS students have been enthralled with ENGL210 – a special course that gives students access to many worlds, plots, themes, and voices. You will enter the deep catacombs of Italy, feel the thrill of detective work, relish in the beauty of lyrical poetry, and experience historical events through a first-person perspective. Also, in ENGL210, you will feel what it is like to be a critic, director, author, and audience member. Come join an entertaining way to gain insight into the human experience!
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5227

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In the modern workplace driven by technology, business is about relationships, and the written word connects us. This course teaches us how to build those relationships, efficiently and effectively, through composing common types of business messages. We will focus on writing emails, memos, and letters as well as social media content, presentations, and personal resumes and cover letters. Develop professional communication skills to articulate your ideas and purpose to a variety of different business audiences in clear, concise, correct, coherent, and credible ways. (Pre-requisite: ENGL101 or ENGL110)
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

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Course ID: 3038

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This course is a survey of United States history from the earliest European settlements in North America through the end of Reconstruction and emphasizes our nation's political, economic, and social development, the evolution of its institutions, and the causes and consequences of its principal wars.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3039

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This course is a survey of history of the United States from the end of Reconstruction to modern times. Emphasis will be placed on internal expansion, inherent isolationism, America’s road to becoming a world power, and the development of the concept of America as the "policeman" of the world.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3040

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This course is a survey of the history of the human community from the dawn of civilization to 1650. Emphasis is placed on the origins and achievements of the core civilizations of Asia, Europe, Africa and the Western Hemisphere. It stresses the interrelations of societies and cultures of the past, comparing and contrasting the experiences of peoples and civilizations with one another.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3041

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This course is a survey course in the history of the human community from 1650 to the present. It covers the origins, development and achievements of the major civilizations and stresses the interrelations of societies and cultures of the past, comparing the experience of peoples and civilizations with one another.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3042

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This course is a survey of the history and culture of the Western Civilization from the ancient civilizations of the Near East, through the rise of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome, to the beginnings of Europe's Early Modern period. Emphasis is placed on the examination of the major political, social, economic and religious developments of European history.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3043

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This course is a study of the history and culture of the Western world, from the beginnings of Europe's Early Modern Period to the present. It covers the major political, social, economic, religious and cultural developments, since the thirty years war.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3046

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This course surveys American Indian history from before Columbus to the present. It emphasizes the American Indians’ political, economic, and social development, the emergence of the principles that guided them into the 21st century, the evolution of its institutions, and the causes and consequences of its principal wars.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3048

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This course examines the complex and varied experiences of African Americans from slavery to 1877. Topics include West African roots, the middle passage, American slavery and resistance, the development of racism, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. The course will examine internal and external factors that shaped the black historical experience economically, culturally, and politically. While the class is designed to proceed chronologically, important themes such as the development of racism, abolitionist thought, the slave community, and the impact of free blacks will be emphasized.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3049

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This course surveys the economic, cultural, and political facets of the African American experience from 1877 to the present. Topics of African American history will be examined, such as Jim Crow laws, the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement, and Black Power. While the class is designed to proceed chronologically, themes such as military and diplomatic policies, migration and urbanization, black political thought, and popular culture will be emphasized.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4660

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Science is unquestionably central in shaping our modern world. Though often directed by the “big science” efforts of universities, global corporations, and nations, it is the individual scientist that populates these scientific communities. It is at this individual level, both professionally and personally, that science touches us most directly. Students earn advanced degrees in a wide range of specialties like physics, biology, and chemistry. Science is also a central component in related fields of medicine, geology, genetics, ecology, cosmology, and technology. On the personal level we encounter science everyday when we eat genetically enhanced food, take complicated medicines to combat illness, debate the origins of life, strive to understand new information about ourselves in the universe, use advanced technologies, and in many more ways. These scientific developments do not emerge instantaneously from a vacuum. To fully understand science, one must have an appreciation of its history and how it has developed over time. The latest scientific advance is merely a snapshot of the present, and only looking at this image obscures our appreciation of the dynamic interaction between science and culture, and the ways that national, institutional, and individual goals have determined its trajectory. This broader perspective, gained only by the study of the history of science, serves as our central mission in this class. STEM185 and HIST270 are considered equivalent courses. Beginning January 2023, students may only take one of these courses for credit.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5172

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This course offer students the opportunity to delve into the history and context of the STEM disciplines. The course will review not only the definition of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), but the history of the individual study areas and their progression toward a unified field of study. The course will delve into the similarities that helps to unite these fields as well as the distinct differences that separate them. Students will be exposed to a wide range of topics as the course looks at different key timeframes in STEM, such as 19th century America and Europe as well as today. STEM185 and HIST270 are considered equivalent courses. Beginning January 2023, students may only take one of these courses for credit.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Must take the following in this Section:

Course ID: 3282

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This course will encompass the basic concepts involved in graphing points and linear equations and the solution and graphing of inequalities and systems of linear equations. The course will also concentrate on the manipulation and use of exponential expressions and radicals and the solution of quadratic equations and their applications. Practical applications will be provided throughout the course. There is careful attention to the presentation of concepts that will become important in the study of analytic geometry, trigonometry, and calculus.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Select 1 course(s) from the following:

Course ID: 5028

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This course introduces students to the biological systems within their associated environments. The course furnishes an understanding of biological principles and the properties of life. Topics covered in this course include the structure and function of plants and animals, cell biology principles, genetics, reproduction, development and growth, the variety of life on Earth, principles of evolution, and interactions among organisms and with their environment. Students will discuss the process of the scientific method and also demonstrate science information literacy skills through source selection and completion of a course project.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5029

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This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of biology emphasizing the structure and function of the human body. Topics covered in this course will include a general introduction to human biology; the scientific method; organic chemistry; cellular/tissue structure and function; and the organization and regulation of body systems. Other topics covered in the course will include the human body’s organ systems, genetics, human evolution, and ecology. In addition, students will discuss the process of the scientific method and be required to demonstrate science information literacy skills through the creation of a narrated presentation. Topics covered in this course require some comfort with math. This course is time-intensive, so students should ensure they have the time to fully commit to this course if it is used to fulfill the General Education science course requirement.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5031

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This course introduces students to the principles of basic chemistry; the terminology, methodology, and world view of chemistry; and chemistry’s practical application to everyday living. Topics discussed in the course include acids, bases, atomic structure, chemical equations, chemical reactions, and chemical language and nomenclature. Other topics that will be covered in the course include gases, molecular structure, solution chemistry, chemical mathematics, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Also, students will discuss the process of the scientific method and be required to demonstrate science information literacy skills through the creation of a narrated presentation. Topics covered in this course require some comfort with math. This course is time-intensive, so students should ensure they have the time to fully commit to this course if it is used to fulfill the General Education science course requirement.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5032

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Introduction to Meteorology covers the fundamental principles governing the behavior of our atmosphere and the duties and methods of the professional meteorologist. Students will gain insight into the exciting discipline of meteorology, discussing topics such as cloud formation, movement in the atmosphere, thunderstorms, tornadoes, meteorological satellites, and climate change. Students will discuss the process of the scientific method and also demonstrate science information literacy skills through source selection and creation of a narrated presentation.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5033

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Geology encompasses the study of our planet, and students in this course will explore: how it formed, the nature of its interior, the materials of which it is composed, landforms, earthquakes and volcanoes, geologic resources, and geologic history. Current events that students learn about in the news, ranging from volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, landslides, and more will fit into a larger picture of how Earth works and why such things happen.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5034

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This course will give students the opportunity to learn and connect with the central issues in environmental science, from ecological to social to economic considerations. The basic concepts of ecology, geography, chemistry, economics, ethics, policy, and many other disciplines will be used to examine the overarching role that humans play in our planetary environmental problems, successes, and solutions. Assignments will allow students to collect and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data regarding the human-environment relationship. Lifestyle examination, ethical considerations, and critical analysis of individual contributions to local and global impacts in regards to environmental sustainability will be emphasized. This is a course primarily for a non-scientist.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5035

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This course is designed as an introduction to classical physics for non-scientists. Students will learn to apply Newtonian principles to the basic topics of motion, gravitation, momentum, work, energy, heat, wave behavior, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism. Basic algebra will be used in the course to demonstrate how mathematics can describe and predict the real-world behavior of objects from electrons to planets. Students will also be expected to relate physics principles to their daily lives. Also, students will discuss the process of the scientific method and must demonstrate science information literacy skills through the creation of a narrated presentation. Topics covered in this course require some comfort with math. This course is time-intensive, so students should ensure they have the time to fully commit to this course if it is used to fulfill the General Education science course requirement.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5036

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This course will introduce students to the wonders of the universe. Topics will include deciphering the motions of objects in the sky, learning how astronomers decode the light coming to us from distant objects, exploring the Earth and other bodies in our solar system, and investigating the properties and structure of stars, galaxies, and the universe itself. Students will be encouraged to develop a conceptual understanding of these topics beyond memorization of facts. While the course is conceptual in nature, students should expect to use some mathematics. Completion of at least college algebra prior to taking this course is highly recommended.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5112

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This course provides students a chance to explore an array of topics and disciplines across science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and provides a solid exploration of the STEM industry and career opportunities through undergraduate study. Students will be introduced to major areas of STEM, covering the fundamental concepts of each discipline, and how STEM topics are integrated into non-STEM areas. Additionally, students will be introduced to career avenues, expectations of career readiness, career satisfaction, and professional communication. There is an emphasis on developing an understanding of personal interests, skills, and abilities, with a focus on helping students find their passion through self-reflection and self-assessment. Additionally, this course is designed to foster community among students from a variety of majors.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Must take all courses for this section.

Course ID: 4585

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This course introduces the scripting languages necessary in custom programming for server administration and security purposes. Introductory level programming will be covered using scripting languages such as JavaScript®, VBScript®, Windows Shell Script, Python® and SQL. Previous programming experience is recommended. You must have access to a Windows®-based system to successfully complete the assignments in the course. JavaScript® is a registered trademark of Oracle America, Inc. VBScript® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Python® is a registered trademark of the Python Software Foundation. Windows® is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3203

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This course provides an overview of cyber warfare and the potential impact of its use by military, terrorist, and criminal organizations. By studying the operation of computer networks, the student will gain an appreciation of how they have both benefited society and made portions of its infrastructure more vulnerable. An overview of cyber weaponry will be presented, and various offensive and defensive strategies will be examined via case studies
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5163

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This course is a study of the evolution, the concepts, and the principles of local, distributed and enterprise networking. This course examines Network design, topologies, architecture, media, interface cards, protocols, problem resolution, communications, administration, operations, and resources. It introduces the student to the concepts of wireless networking, and web-based networks. This course also explores the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and the Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Packet (TCP/IP) reference models. This course also examines internetworking servers, and hardware and operating systems maintenance.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5164

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This course is a study of the principles and concepts of Network Security from various aspects including but not limited to hardware, software, and other critical elements relating to the CIA Triad. There is an emphasis on standard Operating System (OS) functions and discovering vulnerabilities. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an understating of methodologies and measures necessary to take a preventive stance to address security vulnerabilities. Students will examine the principles, practices, and policies related to hardening and securing Operating Systems. This course focuses on vulnerabilities and related countermeasures of various Windows components
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5165

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This course examines the techniques and technologies for penetration of networks, detection of attacks, and prevention of attacks. This course addresses the techniques, the technologies, and the methodologies used by cyber intruders (hackers) to select a target and launch an attack. Students will gain insight into the motives and desired goals of hackers as well as effective tools and techniques used as countermeasures ensuring data assets remain secure. This course focuses on techniques and technologies to detect such attacks even while the attack is in progress; early detection enables the administrator to track the movements of the hacker and to discover the intent and goals of the hacker. This course assesses the various countermeasures to keep the system out of the “sights” of the hacker and to keep the hacker out of the perimeter of the target network. This course also explores the laws and the legal considerations in prosecuting computer crime.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5166

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This course will provide an extensive overview of the field of cryptography, which includes but not limited to a historical perspective on early systems, building to the number theoretic foundations of modern day cryptosystems. Upon completion of this course students will have the ability to demonstrate a knowledge of how cryptosystems are designed, and to match cryptosystems to the needs of an application. Students will also study basic cryptanalysis and will be presented with real life breaches of common cryptosystems so that they better understand the dangers within cryptosystem design and in the design of systems that rely on cryptography. Students will also gain an understanding of the various methods of encryption and analyze the strength and weaknesses of various techniques to ensure data assets are protected and secure.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5167

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This course is an introductory study of the principles, practices, procedures, and methodologies to ensure security of data at rest within databases. It appraises the convergence between database security and associated threat vectors and attack methods. It examines database types, security architecture, platform fundamentals, user administration, password management, security models, virtual private databases, and auditing models. It reviews database security processes, security configuration techniques, and auditing checklists. Course topics include: Secure Architecture, Privilege Management, and Auditing Processes.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4670

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This course presents an introduction to biometrics, the study of recognizing individuals based on their unique physical or behavioral traits related to computer and information security. Authentication, authorization, identification, and access control through biometric perspective are emphasized. The course orients practical applications of biometrics in the real world, providing a realistic view of the use of biometrics within the emerging threats in information security.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3349

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This course allows the student to obtain the knowledge required to analyze and mitigate threats in the organizational network environment. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of both computer and network security, from the wetware (human), software, and hardware perspectives. The "wetware" component will deal with identification of potential risk situations, establishing policies for avoidance, recovery, and prosecution, and proactive measures to reduce causal factors for security breaches in an organization. The "software" perspective will examine types of inappropriate software activity, as well as asset protection issues (recognizing software assets). This component will also address software tools available to assist in reducing administrative costs due to both malicious and accidental loss. The "hardware" component will address hardware approaches to protecting assets, as well as hardware techniques used to compromise assets. Specific technologies discussed include firewalls, symmetric key encryption, public key encryption, digital certificates, and cryptographic systems (SSL/TLS, VPNs, and Kerberos).
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3183

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This course allows students to examine a broad range of computer security issues and provides the student with technical knowledge not normally addressed in traditional training. It explores the protection of proprietary information and security planning with an emphasis on networked computer vulnerabilities. It also focuses on detection (e.g. viruses, hackers, types of computer crime, computer forensic examination, etc.), as well as disaster recovery and technology law. A primary focus is put on security of systems and computer crime prevention. Also addressed is the maturing criminal population with increased computer literacy, whose tendency is to move from violent actions to more profitable computer crime. Finally, issues of privacy and freedom of information are examined. This course meets the topical requirements of the DoD Directive 8570.1M Information Assurance Management (IAM) Technical II and Management I categories. Requires CITRIX CLIENT SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR ONLINE VIRTUAL LABS accessibility.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4009

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The rapid change in technology and the exponential growth in the use of the Internet have resulted in an increase in the number of computer and technology related crimes. This course is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge and technologies needed to detect, investigate, and prevent computer related crimes. Topics to be covered include: cybercrime classification (hacking, denial of service attacks, cyberstalking, cyberbullying, virus dissemination, identity theft, electronic funds transfers, phishing, spoofing, Internet fraud, access device fraud and salami attacks), vulnerability of computer systems and computer applications, computer intrusions and attacks, the impact of cybercrime (social, economic, and legal), investigation of digital evidence, computer forensics, and the prevention of cybercrime.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 4410

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This course examines the practices for assuring information security. The various roles and functions within the Cybersecurity practice will be combined and leveraged to produce a secure organization. Case studies will be used to examine theories and practices drawn from real world situations. The numerous pitfalls of Cybersecurity will be presented with everyday practices of securing companies resources from attack. This course will examine the frameworks, roles, and competencies involved with information security. The fundamentals of Cybersecurity will be examined to include: network and security concepts, attacker techniques, data security, system and applications security and incident response techniques. Current literature will be examined on such topics.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 2647

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This course examines the principles of security planning and policy; it offers a holistic approach to cybersecurity for an organization. It focuses on a variety of security guidelines, policies and plans (security requirements, internal users, external users, operational costs, geography, capacity plan, growth plan, business organization, business scenarios, business factors, business processes, business functions, business products, product life cycle, technical factors, roles and responsibilities, and organizational authority). This course addresses physical security, authentication, network security, encryption, software development, email, Internet, acceptable use, acceptable speech, and viruses/worms. It also covers the need for actionable and maintainable policies and the need for periodic audits of policies and configurations.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 5169

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This course examines how laws have changed to account for the expanded realm of crimes in the digital age. Students will learn about topics such as online identity theft, sexual harassment, intellectual property rights violations, and plagiarism. In addition, students will learn how stalkers can access the digital data of victims, gain access to highly confidential medical and financial information, and sabotage their victims' reputations. This course examines current literature on topics such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and other legislation impacting legal disputes.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

Course ID: 3291

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This is an interactive course designed to help students achieve a greater understanding of the statistical methods and models available to analyze and solve the wide variety of problems encountered in business, science, medicine, education, the social sciences, and other disciplines. Successful completion of this course will provide students with a working knowledge of the principles of both descriptive and inferential statistics, probability, averages and variations, normal probability distributions, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, statistical hypothesis tests, and correlation and regression analyses. The emphasis of the course will be on the proper use of statistical techniques and their application in real life -- not on mathematical proofs. This course will use Microsoft Excel for some of the work. Students should have a basic familiarity with Excel and have access to this software application. MATH120 is the recommended mathematics general education course for students who will be required to take additional statistics courses such as MATH302 Statistics as part of their program of study. (Prerequisites: MATH110, MATH111, MATH120, or MATH225)
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session
Select any courses that have not been used to fulfill major requirements. Credits applied toward a minor or certificate in an unrelated field may be used to fulfill elective credit for the major.

Must take all courses for this section.

Course ID: 4672

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This Capstone course is a senior level course designed to allow the student to review, analyze, and integrate the work the student has completed toward the Bachelors of Science in Cybersecurity degree. Students will examine a number of real-world scenario cases related to various aspects of Cybersecurity to complete various cybersecurity related plans and policies that demonstrate mastery of their program of study in a meaningful culmination of their learning and to assess their level of mastery of the stated outcomes of their degree requirements. (Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 105 hours towards your program including ENGL101 or ENGL110)
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
07/28/25 - 01/02/26 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 Winter 2026 Session B 8 Week session
08/25/25 - 01/30/26 02/02/26 - 03/26/26 Winter 2026 Session I 8 Week session
09/29/25 - 02/27/26 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 Winter 2026 Session D 8 Week session

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