ENC-1010 Writing for Success

Effective writing is one of the skills most often cited by employers as essential to their employees' success. In this introductory course, students develop skills critical for both academic and career success through writing material that is intended to inform by providing unbiased facts. Students are guided through activities that help them understand the writing process, develop the ability to succinctly state and support their thesis statements and point of view, identify and incorporate information from outside sources, and customize their writing for specific target audiences. Students share their progress throughout the term in short essays and workshop discussions. The course culminates with the opportunity to identify a problem affecting the student's life, attempting to solve it through careful research and logical argumentation, and communicating the findings verbally and in writing.

Study Methods:

Guided Study (ENC-1010-GS):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Online Courses (ENC-1010-OL):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

TECEP® Examination (ENC-1010-TE):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Self-Directed Courses (ENC-1010-SD): This course is offered every term.

Credits: 3

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ENC-1020 Writing for Success II

Are you ready to take your writing skills to the next level? This course explores reliable research methods, ethical use of sources and other writing tools, effective organizational and rhetorical strategies, and engagement with the writing process. A highlight of this course is its practical application and focus on writing for real-world target audiences. Students will choose an issue affecting their lives at home, at school, at work, or in their communities to research and analyze. The skills and knowledge from this course will benefit students in a wide range of disciplines and careers as they learn how to use research to identify, analyze, and evaluate the complex problems and issues that affect our world.

Prerequisite: Students must have completed ENC-1010: Writing for Success or an equivalent course with a grade of C or better prior to enrolling in this course.

Study Methods:

Guided Study (ENC-1020-GS):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Online Courses (ENC-1020-OL):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

TECEP® Examination (ENC-1020-TE):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Self-Directed Courses (ENC-1020-SD): This course is offered every term.

Credits: 3

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COM-2090 Public Speaking

This course focuses on the skills necessary for effective public speaking: organizing materials, selecting appropriate content, developing a comprehensive outline, integrating visual aids effectively, and using an appropriate style of delivery. Students learn the principles of public speaking and critical thinking including the discovery and evaluation of arguments and evidence, organization, style, audience analysis and adaptation, speech composition, and presentation skills. This course prepares students to develop professional presentations in the increasingly diverse workplace.

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

Study Methods:

Nursing Online Courses (COM-2090-NU):

Sep 2025,  Nov 2025,  Jan 2026,  Mar 2026,  May 2026

Online Courses (COM-2090-OL):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

TECEP® Examination (COM-2090-TE):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Credits: 3

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MAT-1050 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-1050-NU):

Sep 2025,  Nov 2025,  Jan 2026,  Mar 2026,  May 2026

Online Courses (MAT-1050-OL):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

TECEP® Examination (MAT-1050-TE):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Credits: 3

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SOS-1100 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-1100-NU):

Sep 2025,  Nov 2025,  Jan 2026,  Mar 2026,  May 2026

Online Courses (SOS-1100-OL):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Credits: 3

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SOC-3220 Cultural Diversity in the United States

Cultural Diversity in the United States investigates and explains the cultural, racial, and ethnic diversities in the United States through the lens of sociological investigation. Using fundamental tools of sociological inquiry and cultural learning, students engage in a sociohistorical discovery of various waves of immigration, amalgamation, and assimilation to the United States. Political and policy initiatives that have affected diversity movements and the development of civil society in the United States are also examined.

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

Study Methods:

Guided Study (SOC-3220-GS):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Online Courses (SOC-3220-OL):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Credits: 3

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ETH-2200 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:

Nursing Online Courses (ETH-2200-NU):

Sep 2025,  Nov 2025,  Jan 2026,  Mar 2026,  May 2026

Online Courses (ETH-2200-OL):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Credits: 3

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POS-1100 American Government

This course offers a thought-provoking survey of what the American government does and why it matters. Students will engage in a multimedia exploration of the essential characteristics of the American political system, including the roles and responsibilities of political institutions, the effects of the media and interest groups on political outcomes, and the debates that are intrinsic to American politics. This course will help students develop the critical-thinking skills needed to navigate the American political landscape and recognize that political knowledge promotes democratic values and strengthens the political process.

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-1100-EP):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Nursing Online Courses (POS-1100-NU):

Sep 2025,  Nov 2025,  Jan 2026,  Mar 2026,  May 2026

Online Courses (POS-1100-OL):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Credits: 3

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SOC-1010 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-1010-EP):
(e-Pack® courses are not included in Zero Textbook Cost options)

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Guided Study (SOC-1010-GS):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Online Courses (SOC-1010-OL):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

TECEP® Examination (SOC-1010-TE):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Self-Directed Courses (SOC-1010-SD): This course is offered every term.

Credits: 3

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HIS-1130 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:

Online Courses (HIS-1130-OL):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Credits: 3

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PHI-1300 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-1300-OL):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

TECEP® Examination (PHI-1300-TE):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Credits: 3

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PSY-1010 Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology surveys basic theories, principles, and current research within the field of psychology. This course serves as a foundation for all behavioral science courses and provides an understanding of how psychologists view the world and its phenomena. Critical thinking is encouraged in examining course topics, which include research methods, biology, consciousness, learning and memory functions, human development, stress, motivation, emotion, and personality. Students are also encouraged to apply psychological concepts to their lives and work.

Study Methods:

Guided Study (PSY-1010-GS):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Online Courses (PSY-1010-OL):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Credits: 3

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SOC-2910 Criminology

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of criminology, aiming to help students develop a solid understanding of the causes, consequences, and responses to crime within society. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will examine various theories, methods, and perspectives used to study crime and criminal behavior. Students will explore policies and evidence-based prevention strategies within the field of criminology. Course topics include the criminal justice system, existing research methods, how crime is measured, 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-2910-OL):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Credits: 3

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HIS-1140 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:

Online Courses (HIS-1140-OL):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Credits: 3

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HIS-1210 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-1210-OL):

Sep 2025,  Jan 2026,  May 2026

Credits: 3

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HUM-1030 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-1030-OL):

Sep 2025,  Jan 2026,  May 2026

Credits: 3

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PHI-1300 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-1300-OL):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

TECEP® Examination (PHI-1300-TE):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Credits: 3

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FIL-1100 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-1100-GS):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Online Courses (FIL-1100-OL):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Credits: 3

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EAS-1010 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-1010-OL):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Credits: 3

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BIO-2080 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-2080-OL):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

TECEP® Examination (BIO-2080-TE):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Credits: 3

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HUS-1010 Introduction to Human Services

The course provides a broad overview of the human services field. Students learn the qualities and skills required of workers in the field while also examining their own strengths and abilities to help others. Students will gain a perspective on social work's history, practice settings, techniques, and issues that arise in the areas of law, ethics, values, and human diversity.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (HUS-1010-OL):

Jan 2026

Credits: 3

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HUS-1011 Leadership in Human Services

Leadership in Human Services invites students to step into the role of a changemaker. This course explores what it means to lead with purpose in organizations that serve both people and communities. Students will dive into leadership styles, sharpen their administrative skills, and discover how to inspire teams, manage resources, and navigate complex systems to meet human needs. Through hands-on activities and real-world case studies, students will explore topics like human resources, grant writing, legal and ethical decision-making, risk management, and financial planning - all within the context of human services. Whether students are aiming to lead a nonprofit, launch a community initiative, or grow within your organization, this course equips them with the tools to lead with impact.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (HUS-1011-OL):

Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Credits: 3

HUS-4010 Values and Ethics in Human Services Practice

This core undergraduate course provides a comprehensive examination of the values and ethics inherent to the human services profession and their application in professional practice. Students will explore the foundational principles and ethical standards that guide human services practitioners in promoting the well-being and empowerment of individuals, families, and communities. Through case studies, interactive discussions, and experiential learning activities, students will develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for ethical decision-making, self-awareness, and professional growth within the human services field.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (HUS-4010-OL):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Credits: 3

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HUS-3020 Fundraising in Human Services

This course actively engages students in mastering the concepts and tools needed to help nonprofit organizations achieve their mission and objectives through well-established fundraising techniques. Students will learn how to assess an organization's fundraising capabilities, conduct prospect research, coordinate an annual fund drive, solicit grants from corporations and foundations, cultivate and secure major gifts, design planned giving instruments to meet the needs of donors, carry out a capital campaign, and set up information technologies to track fundraising efforts and assist with the stewardship of gifts. The course emphasizes applications, and students will complete a fundraising plan during the semester for a specific organization of their choosing.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (HUS-3020-OL):

Oct 2025,  Jan 2026,  Apr 2026

Credits: 3

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HUS-3040 Fundamentals of Case Management

This core course provides a comprehensive foundation in case management within the context of human services. Students will gain both a theoretical understanding and the practical skills necessary for effective case management practice. The course emphasizes the development of competencies in intake interviewing, helping skills, professional ethics, and the identification and utilization of appropriate resources and referrals to support clients in diverse contexts.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (HUS-3040-OL):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Credits: 3

HUS-3050 Group Processes

This course explores the dynamics of group processes essential for effective human services practice. Students will understand how groups develop through distinct stages - from formation and initial engagement to working productively and through termination. The curriculum integrates theoretical foundations, multicultural perspectives, and ethical considerations while emphasizing practical facilitation skills. Students will examine various theoretical approaches to group work, learn essential techniques for facilitating groups across different developmental stages, and explore specialized applications in school, community, and clinical settings. The course emphasizes the art and science of effective group leadership, preparing students to address complex group dynamics while promoting positive change among members.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (HUS-3050-OL):

Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Credits: 3

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CRJ-1020 Introduction to Criminal Justice

Introduction to Criminal Justice provides a comprehensive overview of the entire U.S. criminal justice system. In this course, students will learn about the essential roles and functions of the police, courts, and corrections and discover how these agencies collaborate throughout the criminal justice process. Additionally, students will delve into the causes and theories of criminal behavior as well as the roles and functions of the juvenile justice system. Furthermore, students will explore unique and contemporary issues related to special categories of crime such as terrorism, organized crime, green crime, cybercrime, and corporate enterprise crime.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (CRJ-1020-OL):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Credits: 3

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CRJ-2800 Forensic Science

Forensic Science presents a comprehensive introduction of the application of science concepts to criminal investigation. Students will learn about the processes and procedures for investigating a crime scene, as well as the types of evidence typically encountered and the tools and techniques for evidence examination. The course will cover key topics related to criminal investigation, including the collection and assessment of physical, biological, and trace evidence, examining how it applies to the criminal justice system, especially the court system.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (CRJ-2800-OL):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Credits: 3

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CRJ-3810 Victimology and Criminal Behavior

This course focuses on criminal events from the perspective of the victim. It examines victimization patterns and typologies with a strong focus on the consequences of crime on the victim and on society. The course examines the major categories of crimes, making a close study of the impact of hate crime, school violence, and workplace violence. Also considered are the interactions between victims and the justice system.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (CRJ-3810-OL):

Jan 2026

Credits: 3

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CRJ-3100 Criminal Law

This course will explore criminal law from a variety of perspectives. Students will examine the basic elements of crimes, including actus reus and mens rea; general doctrines of criminal liability, such as complicity, causation, attempt, and conspiracy; and an example of substantive crime grading (homicide). Other topics covered include inchoate crime, crimes against persons, crimes against property, and defenses that the accused might raise. Finally, students will explore current cases and jurisdictions across the country, as criminal law does not constitute a uniform body of rules across jurisdictions.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (CRJ-3100-OL):

Oct 2025,  Apr 2026

Credits: 3

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CRJ-1010 Introduction to Law Enforcement

Introduction to Law Enforcement examines the history and heritage of law enforcement, the criminal justice system in the United States and its contemporary police system, the organization and management of police, and constitutional law and legal precedents.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (CRJ-1010-OL):

Sep 2025,  Nov 2025,  Jan 2026,  Mar 2026,  May 2026

Credits: 3

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CRJ-3580 Courts and Criminal Procedures

This course provides a thorough understanding of criminal law concepts and procedures, beginning with their historical basis in the Constitution (focusing on the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments). Students examine the complex relationship between public order (crime control) and individual rights (due process). They trace the flow of a criminal case from the time the crime is committed all the way through the U.S. Supreme Court, identifying key players, their roles, their interrelationships, and the critical decisions they make. Throughout, students examine criminal procedure in relation to social justice concepts and landmark court decisions.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (CRJ-3580-OL):

Nov 2025,  Mar 2026

Credits: 3

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CRJ-1110 Introduction to Corrections

How does the reality of prison life compare to the depictions seen in the media? What challenges does the United States correctional system currently face? In this course, students examine historical and contemporary correctional practices and are introduced to the theoretical concepts of criminal sanctions, institutional rehabilitation, and community-based corrections. Students explore the ways in which correctional systems are influenced and, in turn, how they influence various aspects of and institutions within American society. Corrections encompasses much more than just jails and prisons. The course discusses various aspects, such as community corrections and work release programs. Lastly, students explore the school-to-prison pipeline.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (CRJ-1110-OL):

Sep 2025,  Nov 2025,  Jan 2026,  Mar 2026,  May 2026

Credits: 3

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CRJ-3630 American Juvenile Justice System

The American Juvenile Justice System course is an overview study that explores the purpose, structure, and operation of the juvenile justice system in the United States. The course delves into the history, development, and philosophies that form the foundation of the juvenile justice system, providing students with a theoretical understanding. Students will examine juvenile delinquency and trends in the United States, using theories to comprehend the root causes of delinquency. They will also analyze the practical aspects of the juvenile justice process and the key players involved, including law enforcement, juvenile court proceedings, and juvenile justice sanctions. Lastly, students will discuss current issues in the juvenile justice system.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (CRJ-3630-OL):

Sep 2025,  Nov 2025,  Jan 2026,  Mar 2026,  May 2026

Credits: 3

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SOC-2420 Juvenile Delinquency

Juvenile Delinquency is a comprehensive study that explores the concepts of delinquency and the pressing issues that youth face in the U.S. This course offers students a solid theoretical foundation of juvenile delinquency while examining the social, community, and environmental factors that influence and shape juvenile behavior. Students will learn about various strategies for preventing and intervening in delinquent behavior. Additionally, students will discuss the vital roles and functions of the police, courts, and corrections within the juvenile justice system.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (SOC-2420-OL):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Credits: 3

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SOC-3840 Gangs

This course examines the most salient and contemporary issues in the study of gangs in American society that include the prevalence, structures, norms, and behaviors exhibited by gang members. It explores why and how gangs form, conditions of membership, and effects on members and society. Gang proliferation, race and gender issues, and the relationship between gangs and violence and drugs are also examined. The design and effectiveness of prevention, intervention, and suppression policies and programs developed in response to this phenomenon are assessed.

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

Study Methods:

Online Courses (SOC-3840-OL):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Credits: 3

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SOC-2910 Criminology

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of criminology, aiming to help students develop a solid understanding of the causes, consequences, and responses to crime within society. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will examine various theories, methods, and perspectives used to study crime and criminal behavior. Students will explore policies and evidence-based prevention strategies within the field of criminology. Course topics include the criminal justice system, existing research methods, how crime is measured, 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-2910-OL):

Aug 2025,  Sep 2025,  Oct 2025,  Nov 2025,  Dec 2025,  Jan 2026,  Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026

Credits: 3

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HUS-4950 Bachelor-Level Human Services Capstone

The 6-credit Bachelor-Level Human Services Capstone is an in-depth, student-centered experience that requires the integration of theory and practical experience. Students will apply the skills and techniques they have learned as well as their knowledge of agencies and culturally diverse client populations to a specific project. The project will identify an issue, problem, information gap, or creative endeavor in which the student will explore, research, evaluate, and theorize in a final paper. On successful completion of the course, students will have met the learning outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Human Services degree program.

Advisory: Only students matriculated in the Bachelor of Science in Human Services degree program may enroll in this course. Students must also have completed all required and professional track courses before enrolling in the Capstone course.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (HUS-4950-OL):

Oct 2025,  Jan 2026,  Apr 2026

Credits: 6

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