ENC-102 English Composition II

English Composition II is a course about three aspects of one process: writing an effective research paper. To successfully write such a paper, a student must know how to gather the needed information, organize the information and write in clear prose, and formally document sources in an appropriate format.

Advisory: It is advisable to have knowledge in a course equivalent to ENC-101: English Composition I with a grade of C or better to succeed in this course. Students are responsible for making sure that they have the necessary knowledge.

Study Methods:

Guided Study (ENC-102-GS):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Online Courses (ENC-102-OL):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

TECEP® Examination (ENC-102-TE):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Self-Directed Courses (ENC-102-SD): This course is offered every term.

Credits: 3

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MAT-105 Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics

Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics offers a broad overview of mathematics for non-majors. It emphasizes real-world problems that span many disciplines, supporting the theme that mathematics is a fundamental part of everyday life.

BSN students: This course is offered 3 times per year during Session 2 of each 16 week Nursing Undergraduate term. Please check the 16 Week School of Nursing Undergraduate Academic Calendar for dates and registration information.

Study Methods:

Nursing Online Courses (MAT-105-NU):

Mar 2023

Online Courses (MAT-105-OL):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

TECEP® Examination (MAT-105-TE):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Credits: 3

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SOS-110 Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today

We are bombarded with information every day. It comes at us from all directions - from our social media feeds, traditional news outlets, advertisements and commercials, assigned readings in college courses, and from friends and family members. This is a regular part of daily life in the "information age," but it can be difficult to make sense of so much information coming at us from different directions. How do we know what information to trust, and what information is "fake or fiction"? In what ways do our own beliefs and perceptions shape how we use information? How can we identify the most reliable sources of information in our courses, careers, and daily lives? In this course, students develop strategies for locating credible information; evaluate a variety of sources for credibility; learn how cognitive bias may influence how information is perceived; practice giving proper credit to the sources of the information; and learn how to apply these information literacy skills in their academic courses, career, and personal life.

BSN students: This course is offered 6 times per year during Session 1 and Session 2 of each 16 week Nursing Undergraduate term. Please check the 16 Week School of Nursing Undergraduate Academic Calendar for dates and registration information.

Study Methods:

Nursing Online Courses (SOS-110-NU):

Mar 2023

Online Courses (SOS-110-OL):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Credits: 3

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SOC-101 Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology

Sociology sheds light on the diverse people and cultures of the United States and the world. The discipline helps humankind understand social change and social problems. This course introduces sociology, the scientific study of social behavior and interaction, as a field with broad application for understanding social activity and addressing social problems. Students will develop their sociological imagination and will be introduced to sociological research skills. The course explores topics related to diversity and inequity at multiple levels and emphasizes how social structure impacts the decisions and actions of people based on group membership, including race, ethnicity, class and gender.

Study Methods:

e-Pack® (SOC-101-EP):
(e-Pack® courses are not included in Zero Textbook Cost options)

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Guided Study (SOC-101-GS):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Online Courses (SOC-101-OL):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

TECEP® Examination (SOC-101-TE):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Self-Directed Courses (SOC-101-SD): This course is offered every term.

Credits: 3

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ETH-220 Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership

Whenever a new corporate scandal emerges, society asks, how could this happen? How could there have been such a failure in leadership? At the turn of the 21st century, scandal after scandal came to light and in reaction, ethical leadership as a contemporary field of study began to take shape. The formative research studies argued that, not only was ethical leadership a moral imperative, it stood to make managers more effective, employees more productive, and organizations more successful. This course traces the path toward ethical leadership, examining how thoughts on leadership have changed over time and how they have been inspired by philosophical ethical theories. Exploration of how ethics can be applied to professional and personal endeavors sheds light on why ethical leadership matters in everyday life.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (ETH-220-OL):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Credits: 3

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POS-110 American Government

American Government provides students with a broad introduction to the American political system and political society, including the participation of the citizens. This course examines how the American political process operates. As students progress through the course they will gain a greater understanding of American government and politics as well as how a citizen can contribute to the process in a positive manner.

BSN students: This course is offered 3 times per year during Session 2 of each 16 week Nursing Undergraduate term. Please check the 16 Week School of Nursing Undergraduate Academic Calendar for dates and registration information.

Study Methods:

e-Pack® (POS-110-EP):
(e-Pack® courses are not included in Zero Textbook Cost options)

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Nursing Online Courses (POS-110-NU):

Mar 2023

Online Courses (POS-110-OL):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Credits: 3

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SOC-210 Marriage and the Family

This course is an introductory course in the sociology of marriage and the family. It explores the various sociological approaches to studying the family, the varieties of family forms, and problems facing American families. The course will begin by defining marriage and family and recognizing the commonality and diversity of experiences among families. The course also examines the ways in which families vary by social class, race, gender, and sexuality and how the material conditions of people's lives shape their attitudes and behaviors. Diversity and change are central themes when studying trends in family life in the United States. This course will explore the complexities of marriage and family, helping students to develop an appreciation for the changes that have shaped families today.

Study Methods:

e-Pack® (SOC-210-EP):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Guided Study (SOC-210-GS):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Online Courses (SOC-210-OL):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

TECEP® Examination (SOC-210-TE):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Credits: 3

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HIS-113 American History I

American History I provides a broad-based history of the origin and growth of the United States from the arrival of the first European settlers up to and including the period of the Civil War. The story of the United States is about diversified cultures and great public events, many peoples living together in a single land, and a war that is still being fought in many sections of the land.

Study Methods:

Nursing Online Courses (HIS-113-NU):

Mar 2023

Online Courses (HIS-113-OL):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Credits: 3

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FIL-110 Exploring American Cinema

Movies have been called "the art form of the 20th century," and Hollywood has been described as "the Dream Factory." This course examines how American motion pictures have weaved their powerful spell on generations of moviegoers - including today's motion picture fans. How did classic Hollywood films tell their stories? What was their "visual language?" How did the history of the studios help to shape the movies? In this course students watch, read about, and examine films of various genres including the Western, film noir, screwball comedy, and horror. This course also explores modern Hollywood topics such as film franchises and the equal representation and diversity in films.

Study Methods:

Guided Study (FIL-110-GS):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Online Courses (FIL-110-OL):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Credits: 3

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SOC-291 Criminology

This course has a sociological focus on how information is collected, so that students can explore and evaluate reasons why crime and delinquency occur. The course also explores evidence-based prevention strategies through policy development within the field of criminology. Topics covered in the course include the criminal justice system; existing research methods; how to measure crime; classical school thinking; positivism; theories influenced by functionalism; the role of symbolic interactionism in criminological theories; conflict theory-influenced philosophies from the past to the present; and the relationship between theory, research, and policy.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (SOC-291-OL):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Credits: 3

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HIS-114 American History II

American History II is a continuation of American History I. It begins with the period of Reconstruction in the South immediately after the Civil War and continues into the 21st century. The course covers the social, economic, and political development of the nation. The issues center on the transformation of the United States from an agrarian nation and a lesser member of the international community to a leading industrial power of the modern world.

Study Methods:

Nursing Online Courses (HIS-114-NU):

Mar 2023

Online Courses (HIS-114-OL):

Mar 2023,  May 2023

Credits: 3

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HIS-121 Introduction to World History I

In Introduction to World History I, students will explore the global structures and transnational forces that have shaped history, from prehistory, through the emergence of agriculture and urban centers, to 1492. Students in this course will examine both the distinctive characteristics of individual societies and the connections that have linked the fortunes of different societies as well as comparisons of major societies. The course will chronologically highlight the traditions of global regions and their encounters with one another, including the Middle East, Europe, South Asia, East Asia, and the Americas. The historical material will enable students to recognize the twin themes of tradition and encounters. Students will engage in comparative analysis of different societies, and their religious and cultural differences, as well as the expanding global trade and technology networks.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (HIS-121-OL):

May 2023

Credits: 3

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HUM-103 Introduction to the Humanities III: Music

This course discusses and helps students appreciate representative works of Western music in relation to their historical contexts. The course takes a three pronged approach. First, it examines the historical, social, political, and religious environments that shaped the composers under study and their musical styles. Second, it focuses on certain representative works as examples of their times and as objects of art unto themselves. Finally, it develops listening skills and a musical vocabulary that allows students to isolate and identify certain types of musical phenomena. Students will emerge from the course with an expanded appreciation of the language of music. Course content is drawn from the Teaching Company's "How to Listen to and Understand Great Music" by Dr. Robert Greenberg.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (HUM-103-OL):

Mar 2023,  Jun 2023

Credits: 3

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PHI-130 Introduction to Critical Reasoning

The aim of this course is to give students the opportunity to acquire critical-thinking tools to analyze and evaluate knowledge claims. Students will acquire the skills to develop a critical attitude to cultural stereotypes and biases through readings, web resources journal assignments, and self-check assessments. Critical-reasoning tools are crucial to making informed decisions so that when students are faced with difficult situations in their professional or private lives, they will be able to make appropriate reasoning choices. The skills and knowledge students obtain in the course can also assist them with studies of other disciplines, such as psychology, history, English, political science, communication science, healthcare, development studies, sociology, and public administration.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (PHI-130-OL):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

TECEP® Examination (PHI-130-TE):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Credits: 3

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EAS-101 General Earth Science

In General Earth Science students will discover how science has investigated the origin, structure, and operation of planet Earth. Beginning with the Big Bang 13.7 billion years ago, the course will chronicle how the solar system and Earth were formed, the physical makeup of the planet, and the processes that result in its continuous transformation. Topics of particular emphasis will include the role and structure of the atmosphere, the movement of tectonic plates, earthquakes, volcanism, the formation and topography of ocean basins, the forms of erosion, and causes and impact of climate change.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (EAS-101-OL):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Credits: 3

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BIO-208 The Science of Nutrition

The Science of Nutrition is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge of basic nutritional science. This includes an understanding of the function of the chemical components of foods, including nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and water, and their role in human metabolism. Information on food selection, diet, and health will also be investigated.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (BIO-208-OL):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

TECEP® Examination (BIO-208-TE):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Credits: 3

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PHI-370 Philosophy of Religion

This course explores the philosophical issues involved with religion as a universal human phenomenon. Topics include definitions of religion, proofs for the existence of God, the nature and variety of religious experience, the immortality of the soul, the problem of evil, the relation between religion and ethics, and the relation between science and religion. The course examines the philosophy of religion from a multicultural perspective. It includes readings from the most influential religious traditions.

Advisory: This is an upper-level philosophy course. Students should have knowledge equivalent to an introductory philosophy course before enrolling.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (PHI-370-OL):

Mar 2023

Credits: 3

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REL-405 World Religions: Exploring Diversity

This course examines the complexity of religion as a multidimensional phenomenon characterized by heightened experience, ritual practice, powerful myths, ethical teaching, social organization, and theological doctrine. The course explores religious traditions that are alive today and that involve the lives of the majority of people worldwide from the indigenous religions of Africa and North America to the major world religions of the East such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto as well as the western religions of the Book: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The course is interdisciplinary in that it includes material from historical and social studies, literary and artistic expressions, and philosophical and theological insights into the world's religions. In a world increasingly aware of its cultural diversity and richness, exploring the religious life and consciousness of a people is one way of gaining access to that diversity.

Advisory: This is an upper-level religious studies course. Students should have knowledge equivalent to an introductory course in religious studies.

Study Methods:

Guided Study (REL-405-GS):

Mar 2023,  May 2023

Online Courses (REL-405-OL):

Mar 2023,  May 2023

Credits: 3

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PHI-130 Introduction to Critical Reasoning

The aim of this course is to give students the opportunity to acquire critical-thinking tools to analyze and evaluate knowledge claims. Students will acquire the skills to develop a critical attitude to cultural stereotypes and biases through readings, web resources journal assignments, and self-check assessments. Critical-reasoning tools are crucial to making informed decisions so that when students are faced with difficult situations in their professional or private lives, they will be able to make appropriate reasoning choices. The skills and knowledge students obtain in the course can also assist them with studies of other disciplines, such as psychology, history, English, political science, communication science, healthcare, development studies, sociology, and public administration.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (PHI-130-OL):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

TECEP® Examination (PHI-130-TE):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Credits: 3

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LIB-495 Liberal Arts Capstone

Liberal Arts Capstone provides students with the opportunity to summarize, synthesize, and build upon course work in their undergraduate major area, resulting in a substantial research project and oral presentation. Students in this course will demonstrate their achievement of learning outcomes associated with their major area of study as well as the general outcomes of the Bachelor of Arts degree.

Advisory: Students should have completed or be near to completing all of their degree requirements before enrolling in this course.

Study Methods:

Guided Study (LIB-495-GS):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Online Courses (LIB-495-OL):

Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Credits: 3

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