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Online Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BS)

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About This Program

Learn to advance public health education and service as you consider public health in the U.S. and overseas, with American Public University’s (APU) public health bachelor’s degree.

Those passionate about improving health and the quality of human life will find APU’s BS in Public Health provides a robust exploration of public law, policy, management, finance, and structure.

Our online bachelor’s degree in public health draws on the expertise of faculty—some are first responders and public health professionals. The program is well suited to those with professional interests in community health, community education, nutrition, health services, and occupational health and safety.

What You Will Do

Critically analyze the U.S. healthcare system
Apply organizational design to healthcare groups
Perform macro- and microeconomic analyses of healthcare production and costs
Create a plan for efficient healthcare system management
Appraise the U.S. medical care system, its problems, and potential for reform

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Degree at a Glance

Number of Credits

120

Cost Per Credit

$350 | $250*
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Program Requirements Printable Catalog Version

Concentrations (21 Semester Hours)

Students must choose a concentration for this degree program:

Emergency and Disaster Management (21 semester hours)

Focuses on the theoretical, historical, and contemporary issues associated with quarantine as a public health and safety measure. Public health consequences of nuclear, biological, and chemical incidents, emergency planning and response measures in place among U.S. agencies, and emerging detection and management technologies will be explored. Psychological and physiological human response to natural and man-made disasters and media management will be discussed.

Objectives:

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

Evaluate theoretical, historical, and contemporary issues associated with quarantine as a public health and safety measure.
Analyze specialized issues associated with emergency medical services in mass casualty, biological, chemical and radiological incidents.
Define and discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Incident Command System used in crises, disasters, and emergency management response systems.
Identify the historical development and use of chemical and biological weapons and their impacts.
Examine media management during local/national disasters and the levels of governmental response.
Examine normal and abnormal physiological and psychological reactions to natural and man-made disasters, and discuss the recovery process and principles of mental health care for victims of mass disasters.

Must take all courses for this section.

EDMG220

Emergency Planning

Course ID: 2567

Effective emergency planning is the key to surviving natural and man-made disasters. Risk analysis and the formulation of a comprehensive plan, followed by a vigorous and continuing testing program, are essential elements to surviving an emergency. Topics covered include threat assessment, risk analysis, the formulation of a plan, emergency operations center (EOC) staffing, coordination with supporting agencies, the importance of liaison continuity, actual incident management, and effective follow-up analysis. Various actual case studies are discussed. Students build upon their knowledge and use the Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA) developed in EDMG101. If they have not taken the course, a generic completed HVA will be provided to develop a section of an Emergency Operation Plan. Students will also have the ability to work through a self-paced optional “refresher” module on the creation of the HVA.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

EDMG230

Emergency and Disaster Incident Command

Course ID: 3356

This course is a study of the theory and practice of incident command, the various methods of incident command, and specific focus on the Incident Command System (ICS) used in crises, disasters, and emergency management response systems. The roles and responsibilities of the ICS system are identified. The different agencies and incidents in which the ICS system is used are discussed. Cases are studied in order to assist students in understanding the management and leadership complexity associated with modern emergencies and disasters. The student will participate in a 2D/3D simulation and take on a new role within an incident command scenario shifting from being an information producer, to an information consumer, and decision-maker. The scenario will feature a terrorist event at a university graduation where students will be required to activate their incident command system, working the scenario to its conclusion using decision-making points throughout.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

EDMG340

Consequence Management

Course ID: 3455

This course addresses the potential results from nuclear, biological, and chemical incidents or uses. Topics include public health consequences of such incidents, emergency planning and response measures in place among U.S. agencies, and emerging detection and management technologies. Existing vulnerabilities to these types of incidents and attacks will also be discussed. Objectives of the course include identification of the historical development and use of chemical and biological weapons; definition of the types of chemical and biological weapons and their impacts; analysis of case studies related to the development and use of chemical and biological weapons, and research on chemical and biological warfare.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

EDMG420

Risk Communications

Course ID: 3344

This course examines media management during local/national disasters and/or events. It will also address the media and all levels of governmental response. The focus will be on actual operations and on-site issues. This course provides the student an arsenal of useable tools and techniques that are universally prescriptive and can be implemented in nearly every risk-associated situation, from public health to accidents to terrorist attacks and even to challenges to corporate reputation management. Students who complete this course will be prepared to make the best possible decisions during a crisis emergency about the affected population’s wellbeing, and communicate those decisions, within nearly impossible time constraints, and ultimately, to accept the imperfect nature of choices as the situation evolves.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

PBHE413

Special Operations in Emergency Medical Services

Course ID: 2992

This course deals with the specialized issues associated with emergency medical services—those issues that are not commonplace or part of everyday procedure. Topics include emergency medical services in mass casualty, biological, chemical and radiological incidents. The course also covers unique topics in emergency medical services, to include the employment of services in complex contingencies, such as those faced when fire, police, terrorist, and other emergencies co-exist with the need to provide medical services on-scene and post-disaster.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

PBHE426

Quarantine

Course ID: 3765

This course is a study of the theoretical, historical, and contemporary issues associated with quarantine as a public health and safety measure. Students will learn quarantine strategy, implementation, effectiveness, and debate. The course topics will include the consideration of quarantine as a health and safety measure in modern homeland security strategy.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session

PSYC431

Psychology of Disaster

Course ID: 3612

This course focuses on the psychological and physiological human response to natural and man-made disasters. Using clinical research and case histories, students will examine normal and abnormal psychological reactions, the recovery process and principles of mental health care for victims of mass disasters. Differences between natural and man-made disasters are examined and factors that mitigate post-traumatic effects are reviewed. Psychological aspects of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) disasters are also considered.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

General (21 semester hours)

Objectives:

Choose 21 credit hours from this section.

EDMG220

Emergency Planning

Course ID: 2567

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

EDMG230

Emergency and Disaster Incident Command

Course ID: 3356

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

EDMG340

Consequence Management

Course ID: 3455

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

EDMG420

Risk Communications

Course ID: 3344

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

HIMA100

Medical Terminology

Course ID: 4897

This course is a basic study of the professional language of medicine. It is designed to include word construction, pronunciation, spelling, definition and use of terms related to all areas of medical science, hospital service and health related professions. The course uses a systems based approach that provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to derive meaning from common medical terms. Students will deconstruct medical word construction and language, as well as the derivation, roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Various structures and organization of bodily systems will also be examined.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

HIMA110

Introduction to Health Information Management

Course ID: 4898

The purpose of this course is to introduce the students in Health Information Management to the historical development of the health care field with emphasis on the organizational structure of health institutions: federal, state, local agencies and allied health associations. The course also addresses the theoretical and practical applications of health information management, the Health Information Department, its functions, and an overview of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA®). The course includes definitions of, standards for, and the development of the health record (both electronic and paper-based) as to content, format, evaluation, completion, legal and regulatory aspects and automation. The course content also consists of numbering systems and methods; the use of accessory equipment and technology; conversion systems; the master patient index; filing systems and control; evaluation methods; electronic health records, and supplies and equipment. Documentation issues, along with indexes, registers, and health data collection are also introduced. AHIMA® is a registered trademark of the American Health Information Management Association.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

HIMA250

Healthcare Delivery Systems and Documentation

Course ID: 4911

This course will introduce students to the healthcare delivery systems including organization, accreditation, licensure, and regulatory agencies. Students will examine the historic development, organization and characteristics of the health care delivery systems; current payment and reimbursement systems for each healthcare delivery systems; accrediting agencies applicable to health care; the functions of health care providers; organizational patterns of health care facilities; medical staff organization and bylaws. The work of accrediting, licensing, and certifying agencies, such as that of the Joint Commission, the American Osteopathic Association, Medicare, and Medicaid will be discussed in detail for each health care area.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

HIMA310

Electronics Health Records Fundamentals

Course ID: 4910

This course examines the emerging technology of Electronic Health Records through conceptual theory of health information systems used in health care delivery systems including terminology and essential concepts of health information systems. An overview of varied automated administrative, clinical and financial systems is given. Additionally, the course covers structure of electronic health records (EHRs). Content includes overview of health care industry’s transitioning to electronic health record systems, components of EHRs, technologies used for input into EHRs, and privacy and security issues affecting access to and use of patient information.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session

HIMA360

Health Informatics Project and Enterprise Management

Course ID: 4913

This Project Management course examines project management in theory and practice and the roles and responsibilities of the health information project manager. The course offers a practical approach to managing projects, focusing on organizing, planning, and controlling the efforts of the project. Additionally, this course covers project, enterprise, financial and contract managements in a health information environment. Students will examine system selection processes and develop negotiating skills in the selection process. The principles and approaches to the assessment of quality in health care and how this impacts the role of the health information manager will be examined.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session

HIMA410

Informatics and Analytics

Course ID: 4914

This course offers an overview of the field of health informatics and analytics by providing students with the fundamental knowledge of the concepts of health informatics applications as they relate to the collection, storage, retrieval, communication and optimal use of health related data and how technology can be used in the delivery of health care. The basic principles of health informatics and analytics that govern communication systems, clinical decisions, information retrieval, telemedicine, bioinformatics and evidence based medicine will be explored.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

HIMA460

Healthcare Data Management and Governance

Course ID: 4915

This course is designed to give the student an insight into the procedures and techniques that can be used to analyze health care data. The course will focus on the "how to" of systems by demonstrating fundamental skills and techniques that can be applied immediately to the management and governance of healthcare data. This course covers fundamentals of health care workflow process analysis and redesign as a necessary component of complete practice automation.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

PBHE413

Special Operations in Emergency Medical Services

Course ID: 2992

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

PBHE426

Quarantine

Course ID: 3765

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session

PSYC431

Psychology of Disaster

Course ID: 3612

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

PSYC460

Sports Psychology

Course ID: 3616

Students will examine human behavior in a sport and exercise setting. They will understand that enhancing individual performance is a primary objective of sport psychology. Students will learn how to create a psychological skills training program, which incorporates theories of anxiety reduction, imagery training, and self-efficacy. Current theoretical perspectives of personality factors in exercise and sport, why people exercise, what motivates an individual, exercise/sport adherence, stress, anxiety, and arousal, and the psychological effects of exercise and sport will be investigated. Students will learn the key features of effective goal setting, and apply this understanding to their own professional development.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

SOCI315

Food and Culture

Course ID: 3753

This course is a theoretical and empirical exploration of human food choices from an ecological, political and sociological perspective. Students will examine food taboos and cravings, with their social, ideological and biological sources. The course is designed to discuss the socio-cultural dimensions of food production, preparation and consumption to include dimensions of individual, family, community and societal structures, as well as ideological, religious and cultural identities embodied in gender, race, ethnicity and socioeconomic status. Choices of pets, insects and people as food choices are considered in their socio-cultural contexts. Social issues include the 21st century locavore and organic movements, community food production, malnutrition and hunger.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

SOCI423

Sociology of Health and Illness

Course ID: 4382

This course examines the social contexts of health, illness and organized medical care. It focuses on the theories, research and debates of medical sociology. Topics covered will include the social, environmental and occupational factors in health and illness; the meaning of health and illness from the patient’s perspective; the historical transformation of the health professions and the health work force; the social and cultural factors surrounding the creation and labeling of diseases; disparities in health, access to healthcare, and the quality of healthcare received; organizational and ethical issues in medicine including rising costs and medical technology; and health care reform.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session

SPHE314

Exercise Physiology

Course ID: 2956

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge of the inner workings and physiological changes that occur in the body during exercise, after exercise, and during a training period. Topics include efficiency, needs and limitations of body systems and their interrelationships, gender roles in exercise, and developing a personalized exercise routine to meet your needs.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

SPHE340

Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle

Course ID: 5362

This course examines nutrition and dietary needs throughout the lifespan, emphasizing nutrition/dietary factors to improve one’s health span. The course will focus on dietary guidelines, special nutritional needs at each life stage, nutritional health concerns at each life stage, and wellness coaching techniques to enact behavior change. (Prerequisite: SPHE295)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

SPHE460

Business Aspects of Fitness and Wellness

Course ID: 4686

This course provides the student with the tools to pragmatically conduct business within the fitness and wellness industry. The student will develop parameters of management within a business structure including financial, facility, marketing, risk management, leadership, and personnel.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

SPHE461

Current Issues and Trends in Fitness and Wellness

Course ID: 4687

This course is designed to explore the growing field of Sports and Health Sciences and its cultural impact on the United States and International health and wellness. The student will gain the tools necessary to assess the fitness, sport, and health industry and its relationship to health and wellness management.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

Nutrition and Wellness (21 semester hours)

Focuses on nutrition and health, and analyzes human food choices from an ecological, political, and sociological perspective. Looks at the psychological effects of exercise and discusses issues related to personality factors and exercise motivation. Provides instruction on psychological skills training program development, which incorporates theories of anxiety reduction, imagery training, and effective goal setting.

Objectives:

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

Evaluate the role of nutrition on individual health. Describe issues related to the personality factors in exercise and the psychological effects of exercise.
Discuss challenges related to motivation and the fundamentals of achievement motivation to guide practice and performance.
Explain concepts related to social, environmental. and occupational factors in health and illness.
Analyze human food choices from an ecological, political, and sociological perspective.

Must take all courses for this section.

PSYC460

Sports Psychology

Course ID: 3616

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

SOCI315

Food and Culture

Course ID: 3753

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

SOCI423

Sociology of Health and Illness

Course ID: 4382

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session

SPHE314

Exercise Physiology

Course ID: 2956

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

SPHE340

Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle

Course ID: 5362

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

SPHE460

Business Aspects of Fitness and Wellness

Course ID: 4686

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

SPHE461

Current Issues and Trends in Fitness and Wellness

Course ID: 4687

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

Public Health Informatics (21 semester hours)

Focuses on healthcare information management and its historical development, along with theoretical and practical applications of the health care delivery systems. Examines the emerging technology of electronic health records, and offers fundamental knowledge of the concepts of health informatics applications. Presents key skills and techniques that can be applied immediately to the management and governance of healthcare data.

Objectives:

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

Define and use specialized medical vocabulary and accepted medical abbreviations and symbols needed in health information management.
Describe characteristics of health care delivery and settings in the United States.
Evaluate the type and content of the health record and interpret health records standards, policies and procedures.
Evaluate initial and ongoing training programs for healthcare organizations.
Utilize technology for data collection, storage, analysis, interpreting, and reporting of healthcare information.
Identify, evaluate, and analyze health information needs across the healthcare continuum.

Must take all courses for this section.

HIMA100

Medical Terminology

Course ID: 4897

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

HIMA110

Introduction to Health Information Management

Course ID: 4898

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

HIMA250

Healthcare Delivery Systems and Documentation

Course ID: 4911

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

HIMA310

Electronics Health Records Fundamentals

Course ID: 4910

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session

HIMA360

Health Informatics Project and Enterprise Management

Course ID: 4913

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session

HIMA410

Informatics and Analytics

Course ID: 4914

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

HIMA460

Healthcare Data Management and Governance

Course ID: 4915

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

General Education (30 semester hours)

Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours)

Must take the following in this Section:

PHIL200

Introduction to Ethics

Course ID: 3037

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

Select 1 course(s) from the following:

DSIN141

Image Enhancement using Adobe Photoshop®

Course ID: 2613

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

SPAN100

Spanish I

Course ID: 3002

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

SPAN101

Spanish II

Course ID: 3003

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

FREN100

French I

Course ID: 3004

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

FREN101

French II

Course ID: 3005

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

ARAB100

Arabic I

Course ID: 3006

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

ARAB101

Arabic II

Course ID: 3007

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
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session

RUSS100

Russian I

Course ID: 3008

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

GERM100

German I

Course ID: 3012

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

GERM101

German II

Course ID: 3013

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

MUSI200

Music Appreciation

Course ID: 3014

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.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

RELS201

Introduction to World Religions

Course ID: 3024

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

ARTH240

Survey of Photography

Course ID: 3028

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

ARTH200

Art Appreciation

Course ID: 3029

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

ARTH241

Film and Literature

Course ID: 3033

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

PHIL101

Introduction to Philosophy

Course ID: 3532

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.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

RELS101

Introduction to the Study of Religion

Course ID: 3634

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.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

PHIL202

Philosophy of Science

Course ID: 4693

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

JAPN100

Introduction to Japanese

Course ID: 4816

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

PORT100

Introduction to Brazilian Portuguese

Course ID: 4817

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
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session

PHIL110

Critical Thinking

Course ID: 4952

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

MUSI250

World Music and Cultures

Course ID: 5073

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.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

STEM270

Thinking and Acting Ethically

Course ID: 5175

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.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

LITR215

Literature of American Encounters, Revolution, and Rebellion

Course ID: 5246

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)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session

LITR218

From Abolition to #MeToo: Literature of the American Civil Rights Movement

Course ID: 5247

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)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

LITR222

Pivotal Figures in Early British Literature

Course ID: 5248

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)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

LITR225

British Literature from Wordsworth through the Wasteland

Course ID: 5249

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)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

LITR231

Leadership in World Literature: Antiquity to the Early Modern Period

Course ID: 5250

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)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session

LITR233

Literature of the Newly Globalized World: The Individual’s Struggle to Adapt

Course ID: 5251

How would you like to travel through time, witnessing historical global events, diverse 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)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

MUSI212

Jazz and Rock

Course ID: 5412

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.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours)

Select 2 course(s) from the following:

COMM240

Intercultural Communication

Course ID: 2895

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.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

SOCI220

American Popular Culture

Course ID: 3694

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.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

ECON101

Microeconomics

Course ID: 3725

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.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

ECON102

Macroeconomics

Course ID: 3726

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.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

GEOG101

Introduction to Geography

Course ID: 3727

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.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

POLS210

American Government I

Course ID: 3729

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.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS210

International Relations I

Course ID: 3731

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.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

SOCI111

Introduction to Sociology

Course ID: 3733

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.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

PSYC101

Introduction to Psychology

Course ID: 3734

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.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

ANTH200

World Archaeology

Course ID: 3735

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.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session

ANTH202

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Course ID: 3737

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 diversity 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.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

ANTH100

Introduction to Anthropology

Course ID: 3738

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.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

CHFD220

Human Sexuality

Course ID: 3739

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.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

SOCI212

Social Problems

Course ID: 4328

This course examines a diverse 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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

COMM211

Social Media and Society

Course ID: 4636

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.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

HOSP110

Practical Food Safety and Awareness

Course ID: 4949

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

EDUC200

Humane Education: A Global Interdisciplinary Perspective

Course ID: 4961

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
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session

POLS101

Introduction to Political Science

Course ID: 5170

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

STEM280

Exploring Society and Cultures via Science Fiction

Course ID: 5176

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

LITR212

Forgotten America--Under Represented Cultures in American Literature

Course ID: 5245

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)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

RELS250

Death and Dying

Course ID: 5278

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

RELS260

Race & Religion

Course ID: 5279

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

RELS270

Hope and Resilience

Course ID: 5280

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
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session

COLL113

Planning Your Future with Purpose in Health Sciences

Course ID: 5452

This course introduces students to an attitude and approach for college success and relevant connections to their own inner motivations and external career options. Some key elements include values-goal alignment, an orientation to online learning, and strategies for successful adult 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 of 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. 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 COLL15 are considered equivalent courses. Students may only take one of these courses for credit.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours)

Must take the following in this Section:

COMM120

Information and Digital Literacy

Course ID: 5037

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

COMM285

Interpersonal Communications

Course ID: 2918

This course is designed to focus on communication within the workplace, personal activities, and family life in order to establish and maintain healthy interpersonal relationships. This course serves as an introduction to major theories and empirical research regarding the role of interpersonal communication as it relates to personal, contextual, and cultural variables in the development of various types of relationships.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

ENGL110

Making Writing Relevant

Course ID: 4951

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

History (3 semester hours)

Select 1 course(s) from the following:

HIST101

American History to 1877

Course ID: 3038

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

HIST102

American History since 1877

Course ID: 3039

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

HIST111

World Civilization before 1650

Course ID: 3040

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

HIST112

World Civilization since 1650

Course ID: 3041

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

HIST121

Western Civilization before The Thirty Years War

Course ID: 3042

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

HIST122

Western Civilization since The Thirty Years War

Course ID: 3043

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

HIST223

History of the American Indian

Course ID: 3046

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

HIST221

African-American History before 1877

Course ID: 3048

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

HIST222

African-American History since 1877

Course ID: 3049

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

HIST270

History of Science

Course ID: 4660

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

STEM185

The History and Context of STEM

Course ID: 5172

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours)

Select 1 course(s) from the following:

ACCT100

Accounting I

Course ID: 2893

Introduction to the purposes of financial accounting statements and the recognition, measurement, and disclosure concepts and methods underlying financial statements. The course focus is on using and interpreting financial statements and on understanding the impact of transactions on assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. (Prerequisite: MATH225)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

MATH110

College Algebra

Course ID: 3282

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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

MATH111

College Trigonometry

Course ID: 3283

This course in college trigonometry synthesizes topics from college algebra courses and is designed to extend students' knowledge of trigonometry. It covers a variety of mathematical concepts and techniques that are important to students planning to continue into more advanced math and math-related classes. The course concentrates on various trigonometric functions, identities, and equations as well as the practical application of trigonometry to real-life situations. The final part of the course includes polar coordinates and vectors. While there are no prerequisites for MATH111, it is very highly recommended that students complete MATH110 College Algebra or an equivalent college-level course prior to taking this course.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

MATH125

Math for Liberal Arts Majors

Course ID: 3284

THIS COURSE DOES NOT FULFILL MATH PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS IN SCIENCE PROGRAMS. STUDENTS IN AS OR BS PROGRAMS OR IN PROGRAMS THAT REQUIRE MATH302 SHOULD TAKE MATH110 OR HIGHER AS THEIR MATH GEN ED UNLESS CLEARED WITH ACADEMIC ADVISOR FIRST. This course examines various mathematical concepts and problem solving techniques and provides mathematical functional literacy for those majoring in non-technical subject areas such as intelligence, military history, economics, and management. Students will learn how to solve a wide variety of problems from such areas as: mathematical thinking; logic; number theory and real numbers; introduction to algebraic equations, inequalities, and problem solving; functions and graphs; geometry; mathematical systems and matrices; sophisticated counting techniques; consumer math; and an introduction to probability and statistics. This course is principally a problem-solving course where students learn how to solve a wide variety of mathematical problems, rather than a conceptual course where problem solving is not emphasized.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

MATH225

Calculus

Course ID: 3285

This course begins with a study of limits and continuity, which leads into the study of derivatives. Students will be taught to find the derivative of many functions using a variety of methods, including power rule, product rule, and chain rule. Students will then learn how to tackle several different applications of derivatives, including optimization, curve sketching, approximations, and related rates. Finally, students will be introduced to integration and how it can be used to determine areas. (Prerequisite: MATH111, MATH112, or an equivalent course)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

ACCT105

Accounting for Non Accounting Majors

Course ID: 4372

This course is an overview of accounting concepts used by managers in a business environment intended for non-accounting majors with no accounting background. Topics include accounting concepts, users of accounting information, elements and purpose of financial statements, accrual accounting, internal control and basic financial analysis. Students must have access to Microsoft Word® and Microsoft Excel® software. Microsoft Word® Microsoft Excel® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

ENTD200

Fundamentals of Programming

Course ID: 4449

This course introduces students to writing computer programs. The class presents the principles of structured programming using the Python® language, one of the most increasingly preferred languages for programming today. Because of its ease of use, it is ideal as a first programming language and runs on both the PC and Macintosh platforms. The course is designed for people without previous programming experience who do not necessarily plan on becoming professional programmers. However, the knowledge gained in the class can be applied later to other languages such as C and Java®. Participants learn to solve problems logically by breaking them into smaller pieces, which can then be solved. The course uses standard Python to afford a more interactive experience. Topics include: introduction to computing - how does a computer work?; input and output - getting information to and from the user; variables and expressions - performing arithmetic; data statements - reading information from inside the program; text files - reading information from other files; arrays - groups of variables; debugging - finding errors in your program; graphics; and formatting - changing how things look on the screen. Python® is a registered trademark of the Python Software Foundation. JavaScript® is a registered trademark of Oracle America, Inc.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

MATH120

Introduction to Statistics

Course ID: 4894

This is an introductory statistics course designed to help students achieve a basic understanding of the statistical methods available to analyze and solve the wide variety of problems encountered in the workplace. This course is designed for students who seek an understanding of descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The emphasis of the course will be on the proper use and interpretation of statistical techniques. 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.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

MATH112

Pre-Calculus

Course ID: 5404

This is a course to prepare students for Calculus. It synthesizes topics from college algebra and trigonometry (courses such as MATH110 College Algebra and MATH111 Trigonometry). It also goes into greater depth with concepts that will be crucial when taking Calculus. These mathematical concepts and techniques are important to those continuing into more advanced math and math-related classes. Practical applications are provided throughout the course. The course assumes the student is completely comfortable with the language of algebra, equations and inequalities, polynomials, factoring, and rational expressions. If a lower-level math course has not been completed recently, we recommend that students take MATH100 Pre-Algebra or MATH101 Introduction to College Algebra.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

Natural Sciences (3 semester hours)

Must take the following in this Section:

BIOL180

Introduction to Biology

Course ID: 5028

This course introduces students to different biological systems and their natural environments. The course is designed to help students understand biological principles and the properties of life. Topics covered in this course will include the structure and function of plants and animals; cell biology principles; genetics; reproduction; development and growth; and biological diversity. Students will also learn the principles of evolution and how organisms interact with each other and their environment. In addition, students will discuss the process of the scientific method and will also 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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

Major Required (37 semester hours)

Must take all courses for this section.

COLL300

Research, Analysis, and Writing

Course ID: 3656

Does the thought of writing a research paper make your hair stand on end? Are you postponing certain classes because they require research papers? Do you fear plagiarism more than malaria? If you answered yes to any of these questions, COLL300 is the course for you. COLL300 will help you gain confidence, so you can tackle even the toughest research assignments. You will be guided, step by step, from the beginning to the finished product as you write about a topic that you really want to explore. You will learn how to exercise your curiosity in writing research questions; how to be a detective in gathering and evaluating evidence; how to plan and organize a sturdy framework; how to conquer fears of citing sources and avoiding plagiarism; how to flesh out paragraphs with substantive details; and how to polish your finished paper. You will do all this in a supportive community with plentiful, constructive feedback. Each week will take you closer to becoming a skilled research writer. (Prerequisites: ENGL101 or ENGL110)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session

MGMT312

Leadership & Motivation

Course ID: 2931

This course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation about leaders, the leadership process, and motivation. Topics include the theories of leadership and motivation, leadership power, leader behavior, leadership characteristics, the role of gender, substitutes for leadership, and dysfunctional leadership. MGMT312 serves as a self-assessment of the student's leadership and motivation skills, knowledge, and attitudes and addresses the questions: Who am I as a leader? What are my most distinguishing leadership traits? What leadership style am I most comfortable being around? How do I influence others, and how do I motivate others?

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

PBHE111

Introduction to Health Care Administration

Course ID: 2947

This course presents information and insight that identifies the challenging and overarching issues surrounding Heath Care Administration. It carefully examines the broad functions, operations and tools of the field and emphasizes the need for excellence in the management of health services. This course will assist students as they prepare for health services management careers and provides an ongoing program of professional development for those already employed in health professions. The course is divided into three parts: Managing in Health Services Environments, Managerial Tools and Techniques, and Managing Relationships.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

PBHE112

Health Services Organization

Course ID: 2913

This course examines Health Service Administration, primarily The Structuring Policies of Federal, State, and Local Organizations. PBHE112 reveals the framework of the United States Healthcare System; the organization and administration of health services; the roles of international, federal, state, and local health organizations; and the barriers to health services delivery.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

PBHE209

Wellness: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Course ID: 3839

This course introduces students to the wellness concept, which builds the foundation for health literacy and an appreciation for life-long health and physical fitness. The components of wellness will be studied in this class, including physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, environmental, and occupational, with the goal of promoting and advocating for self-responsibility, health literacy, and a life-long commitment to wellness.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

PBHE211

Public Health in America

Course ID: 3752

This course discusses the important role that public health plays in the United States. Students will examine how behavioral, epidemiological, environmental and social factors influence the public’s health, and how public health professionals develop appropriate intervention strategies to improve the nation’s health. Students will also explore future challenges facing public health professionals in the 21st century.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

PBHE215

Healthcare: Moral Issues

Course ID: 4965

This course is an examination of moral issues and dilemmas within the health care profession based on associated ethical theories and principles. The course puts special emphasis on patient's rights, social justice of health care, and evolving health care technologies.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

PBHE315

Health Economics and Finance

Course ID: 2981

This course is designed to provide the student with tools used to express the financial and economic components of the health care industry. The student will develop a vocabulary in addition to gaining knowledge in the use of graphs, charts, tables and reports. The student will utilize these tools to assess past and present analysis as well as projecting future developments.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

PBHE427

Epidemiology

Course ID: 3691

This course provides an introduction to epidemiologic concepts and approaches to population problems in public health. It covers a wide spectrum of topics, to include outbreak investigation, test properties, and study design. The course will provide understanding of disease and disease transmission, rates and proportions associated with different forms of outbreak, and epidemiological risk management methods and measures.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

POLS410

Public Policy

Course ID: 3767

Analyzes the formulation and execution of public policy in America. Includes study of decision-making theory, bureaucratic politics and other models that seek to explain how policy is made. Issues explored include social, environmental, economic, homeland security, defense, and foreign policy. Additional issue areas may be covered depending on contemporary significance.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session

SCIN131

Introduction to Chemistry with Lab

Course ID: 3818

This course introduces students to the principles of basic chemistry; the terminology, methodology, and worldview of chemistry; and chemistry’s practical application to everyday living. Topics covered in this course include acids, bases, atomic structure, chemical equations, chemical reactions, and chemical language and nomenclature. Students will also learn about gases, molecular structure, solution chemistry, chemical mathematics, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. This course will also include lab work, designed to help students to learn how to make qualitative and quantitative observations about physical and chemical phenomena, make calculations, and test their own reasoning. Through interactive virtual laboratories, students will acquire skills in laboratory techniques and critical thinking that will build upon the concepts in the class. 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
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

SPHE295

Foundations of Nutrition

Course ID: 4527

This course introduces students to the scientific principles of nutrition pertinent to the function of nutrients in the body and the physiological processes involved in digestion and absorption. Students will attain knowledge of the nutrients that make up the food we eat; the anatomy and physiology of digestion and absorption; the function of the each macro and micro nutrient within the body; the interplay between foods, food substances and disease processes like heart disease, cancer, and obesity; the role of nutrition throughout the life cycle; and, our global food problems.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

General Electives (29 semester hours)

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.

Final Program Requirement (3 semester hours)

Must take all courses for this section.

PBHE498

Senior Seminar in Public Health

Course ID: 3772

This senior capstone course allows students majoring in public health to analyze specific program related issues and problems using the knowledge and understanding gained by completing the required courses in the program and a significant number of the major courses. This is a capstone course to be taken after all other Public Health courses have been satisfactorily completed. (Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 105 hours towards your program)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session
02/24/25 - 08/01/25	08/04/25 - 09/28/25	Summer 2025 Session I	8 Week session
03/31/25 - 08/29/25	09/01/25 - 10/26/25	Summer 2025 Session D	8 Week session

Note: Not all courses are taught each month.

Spring 2025

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
11/28/2024 - 05/02/2025	05/05/2025 - 08/24/2025	May 5 to August 24	16 Week session
11/28/2024 - 05/02/2025	05/05/2025 - 06/29/2025	May 5 to June 29	8 Week session
12/30/2024 - 05/30/2025	06/02/2025 - 09/21/2025	June 2 to September 21	16 Week session
12/30/2024 - 05/30/2025	06/02/2025 - 07/27/2025	June 2 to July 27	8 Week session

Summer 2025

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
01/27/2025 - 07/04/2025	07/07/2025 - 10/26/2025	July 7 to October 26	16 Week session
01/27/2025 - 07/04/2025	07/07/2025 - 08/31/2025	July 7 to August 31	8 Week session
02/24/2025 - 08/01/2025	08/04/2025 - 11/23/2025	August 4 to November 23	16 Week session
02/24/2025 - 08/01/2025	08/04/2025 - 09/28/2025	August 4 to September 28	8 Week session
03/31/2025 - 08/29/2025	09/01/2025 - 12/21/2025	September 1 to December 21	16 Week session
03/31/2025 - 08/29/2025	09/01/2025 - 10/26/2025	September 1 to October 26	8 Week session

Fall 2025

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
04/28/2025 - 10/03/2025	10/06/2025 - 01/25/2026	October 6 to January 25	16 Week session
04/28/2025 - 10/03/2025	10/06/2025 - 11/30/2025	October 6 to November 30	8 Week session

2025 May Doc Term

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session
-	05/05/2025 - 08/24/2025	May 5 to August 24
-	05/05/2025 - 08/24/2025	May 5 to August 24
-	05/05/2025 - 08/24/2025	May 5 to August 24
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2025 Sept Doc Term

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-	09/01/2025 - 12/21/2025	September 1 to December 21
-	09/01/2025 - 12/21/2025	September 1 to December 21
-	09/01/2025 - 12/21/2025	September 1 to December 21
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-	09/01/2025 - 12/21/2025	September 1 to December 21

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