ENC-101 English Composition I

English Composition I is an introductory course in expository writing that emphasizes the importance of purpose and audience awareness in writing. While completing the work of the course, students will practice the processes that build proficiency in academic and business writing and gain confidence and competence in writing situations.

Study Methods:

Guided Study (ENC-101-GS):

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Online Courses (ENC-101-OL):

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

TECEP® Examination (ENC-101-TE):

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

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

Credits: 3

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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):

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Online Courses (ENC-102-OL):

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

TECEP® Examination (ENC-102-TE):

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  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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Study Methods:

TECEP® Examination (-TE):

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

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PSY-101 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:

e-Pack® (PSY-101-EP):

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Guided Study (PSY-101-GS):

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Online Courses (PSY-101-OL):

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 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):

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

TECEP® Examination (PHI-130-TE):

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Credits: 3

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COM-209 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 16 Week School of Nursing Undergraduate Academic Calendar for dates and registration information.

Study Methods:

Nursing Online Courses (COM-209-NU):

Jul 2022,  Nov 2022,  Mar 2023

Online Courses (COM-209-OL):

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

TECEP® Examination (COM-209-TE):

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Credits: 3

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COS-101 Introduction to Computers

Introduction to Computers provides students with a broad, general introduction to hardware and software fundamentals, productivity software, graphics, digital media, multimedia, database applications, networking, the internet, and security and privacy issues. Using Visual Basic programming language, this course introduces students to object-oriented programming concepts and techniques such as variable declaration and usage, input and output, graphical user interface (GUI) design, event handling, conditional statements, loops, and sub-procedures and functions.

Study Methods:

Guided Study (COS-101-GS):

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Online Courses (COS-101-OL):

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Credits: 3

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SOS-110 Critical Information Literacy

Critical Information Literacy provides a foundation for achieving one's academic goals, even if students are reentering academic study after an interruption in their formal schooling. Through interactive instructional software programs students evaluate and strengthen their skills in critical thinking, writing, and information literacy. At the same time, students receive a hands-on introduction to the Thomas Edison State University learning environment as they build skills in both baccalaureate-level research and professional communication.

Note: There are no textbooks required for this course. Students will be required to purchase access to MyFoundationsLab. A link will be available in the course at the start of the semester.

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):

Jul 2022,  Nov 2022,  Mar 2023

Online Courses (SOS-110-OL):

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Credits: 3

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Study Methods:

TECEP® Examination (-TE):

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

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ECO-112 Microeconomics

Microeconomics focuses on the actions of individual households and businesses and attempts to explain how their interaction impacts the economy. Students will examine individual consumer behavior to determine how individual and business decisions are made under various market structures. In particular, this course will explore issues related to elasticity, poverty and inequality, costs, and profit maximization in competition and in the monopoly setting, as well as issues of globalization. Students will consider these topics through a lens of ethics and social responsibility.

Study Methods:

Guided Study (ECO-112-GS):

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Online Courses (ECO-112-OL):

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

TECEP® Examination (ECO-112-TE):

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Credits: 3

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ECO-111 Macroeconomics

Economists divide their discipline into two areas of study: microeconomics and macroeconomics. While both areas are rooted in the actions of households and businesses, the distinction between microeconomics and macroeconomics is that the former focuses on individual households and individual businesses and the latter focuses on aggregates, namely aggregate households and aggregate businesses and how a country's economy works. This course introduces the student to the generally accepted principles of macroeconomics. It acquaints the beginning student with an appreciation of the functions of economic systems, including various approaches to the organization of production and allocation of resources, and of policies to achieve national economic goals. Specific topics include the determination of national income, inflation, recession, output, the business cycle, employment, unemployment, and interest rates. Students will discuss monetary and fiscal policies as well as international economic issues.

Advisory: It is advisable that students have 3 credits of college-level mathematics.

Study Methods:

Guided Study (ECO-111-GS):

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Online Courses (ECO-111-OL):

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Credits: 3

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BIO-101 Introductory Biology

Introductory Biology is a general biology course for nonmajors and provides an overview of the structure and function of living organisms. Topics covered in this course include essential information about characteristics of life, the scientific method, cell structure and function, genetics, microbiology, and comparative biology. Students will take from this course an understanding of the basic concepts in biology.

Advisory: This course may not be used as the first semester of a two-semester sequence. It does not meet the biology area of study general biology requirement.

Study Methods:

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

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Online Courses (BIO-101-OL):

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

TECEP® Examination (BIO-101-TE):

Jun 2022,  Jul 2022,  Aug 2022,  Sep 2022,  Oct 2022,  Nov 2022,  Dec 2022,  Jan 2023,  Feb 2023,  Mar 2023,  Apr 2023,  May 2023,  Jun 2023

Credits: 3

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CHE-101 Survey of Chemistry

Survey of Chemistry is designed for nonchemistry majors to provide a broad background to "the world of chemistry." The real world of chemistry is vast and complicated, but the assignments and activities in this course help elucidate how every substance, living or inanimate, is chemical in nature. Substances are often mentioned in the news, in both political and nonpolitical discussions. Thus, the basic knowledge of chemistry that students will learn in Survey of Chemistry helps them to make intelligent and informed decisions about environmental, nutritional, and medical issues in today's world.

Advisory: This course does not meet the chemistry area of study General Chemistry requirement. It will not satisfy the chemistry requirement for Natural Sciences or Applied Science and Technology degree programs.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (CHE-101-OL):

Sep 2022,  Jan 2023,  May 2023

Credits: 3

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