Summer Courses For Visiting Students

Special pricing rate of $495 per 3 credit course — Save 80% per credit! 

For the Summer I term, Students are required to pay tuition by May 10, students who enroll after May 10 will be required to pay at the time of registration. The last day to register for any course is the first day of the course.

ASL 101 Beginning American Sign Language I |Synchronous Online Course

May 28 – July 6 |Tuesday 9 a.m. – noon

Instructor: Becky Marks

This course introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the deaf community including basic vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, grammatical non-manual signals, expressive and receptive signing skills, and deaf culture. Students will also learn conversational/cultural behaviors necessary to hold a beginning-level conversation in ASL with deaf/hard-of-hearing native users of the language. (3 Credits)

BA 107 Personal Money Skills | Asynchronous Online Course

May 28 – July 6

Instructor: Wenbin Tang

In this course, students learn to budget their finances, balance their checking accounts and learn about taxes, banking, consumer credit, casualty and life insurance, investment markets, stock transactions and retirement planning. (3 Credits)

BA 203 Statistics and Data Analysis for Business | Asynchronous Online Course

May 28 – July 6

Instructor: Mariam Kotachi

This course provides the student with an overview of some important analytical tools including exploratory data analysis, probability distributions, inferential statistics, hypothesis testing and analysis of variance. The two foci of attention are: 1) learning about the structure of analytical tools and 2) learning how to use these tools to analyze various phenomena and improve decision-making in business and selected non-business applications. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

BA 211 Principles of Financial Accounting | Asynchronous Online Course

May 28 – July 6

Instructor: Yunita Anwar

An introduction of the fundamentals of accounting which is a basic language of business. Journals, ledgers, adjusting entries and closing entries are introduced and utilized in the preparation of financial and operating statements of sole proprietorships and corporations. (3 Credits)

BA 303 Legal Environment of Business | Asynchronous Online Course

May 28 – July 6

Instructor: John Winn

This course is a study of law as it applies to ordinary business situations with focus upon the Uniform Commercial Code dealing with obligations, contracts, agency, and negotiable instruments. Prerequisite: Junior-level standing. (3 Credits)

Pre-requisites: Take 54.0 credits earning junior-level standing. – Must be completed prior to taking this course.

BA 330 Introduction to Finance | Asynchronous Online Course

May 28 – July 6

Instructor: Wenbin Tang

This course is an introduction to all aspects of corporate financial management, including the role of finance in a business organization; the role of financial markets and institutions; interpretation, analysis and forecasting of financial statements; time value of money; the consumption-investment decision; the various instruments of debt and equity; and valuation methods. (3 Credits)

Pre-requisites:  BA-211 and BA-203 – Must be completed prior to taking this course.

BA 453 Human Resource Management & Business Ethics | Asynchronous Online Course

May 28 – August 17

Instructor: Jason Kozak

This course provides a rigorous and comprehensive approach to understanding the management of both human resources and ethics in a framework of current trends and practice. Emphasis is placed on practical, theoretical and ethical management principles as well as examples and methods for promoting good employment practices. In the study of ethics, students will gain an understanding of the day-to-day ethical and moral forces impacting employees within public organizations both domestically and internationally where local practices and cultural norms differ from our own. Through situational public policy case studies, the course highlights analysis and problem solving approaches to enhancing passion and commitment to personal and corporate honesty. In the field of human resource management, emphasis will be placed upon planning, strategy, personnel selection, equal employment, the legal environment, training, appraisal, compensation and contemporary issues. The course has been developed for the student of general management whose job will involve responsibility for principled leadership in a global environment. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite(s): BSB senior-level standing.

BA 498 Business Internship 

May 28 – August 17

Instructor: Yolanda Shields

A link between the classroom and experience on the job, the internship provides qualified students a three-way arrangement among the professor-Advisor, the employer and the student-employee. Students may obtain appropriate employment on their own or in conjunction with the internship advisor of the school of business. A minimum of two 40-hour work periods is required for each semester hour of credit for which the course is taken. (3-6 Credits)

Pre-requisites: BSB junior-level or senior-level standing and permission of the internship advisor

GGBI 121 Continued Growth General Biology & Biology Lab | Asynchronous Online Course

May 28 -June 17

Instructors: Laurel Rodgers

This course is a continuation of BIO 121 completed in the previous semester in which students will have additional opportunities to learn the material from the previously completed course. This course will provide additional lectures, learning materials, and assessments to help students better understand the material from the BIO 121 course.  (0 Credits)

BIOL 121 General Biology I lab must be taken concurrently.

BIO 201 Medical Terminology |Asynchronous Online Course

May 28 -July 6

Instructor: Gregory Gallagher

The relationship of word parts to their anatomic and physiologic counterparts will be learned in this course. Students will learn to combine appropriate word parts into complete medical terms, to interpret and explain clinical pathology reports, to interpret and explain clinical laboratory results and be able to use correct abbreviations and medical scribe notation. Accurate pronunciation and spelling of complete terms will be emphasized throughout the course. This course is designed to enhance student experiences in courses such as Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology or other clinically or medically relevant course. (3 Credits)

CYBR 401 Cybersecurity Internship 

May 28 -August 15

Instructor: Anne Marchant

This course provides students with an opportunity to gain work experience in the area of cybersecurity. The internship allows students to use the skills they have learned in the classroom in practical situations. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite(s): Students must have senior level standing and permission of the instructor to enroll.

EC 211 Principles of Macroeconomics | Asynchronous Online Course

May 28 – July 6 

Instructor: Diego Marcos

Principles and problems of macroeconomics: national income, employment, inflation, economic growth, monetary and fiscal policy, interest rates, international economics and alternative economic systems.  (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

ENG 101 Composition | Asynchronous Online Course

May 28-August 17

Instructor: Lisa Wood

Instruction and practice designed to increase competence in communication, with primary emphasis on expository writing. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

ENG 209 Writing About Literature | Synchronous Online Course

May 28 -July 26 | Mondays & Wednesdays 11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Instructor: Rachael Hammond

This course provides an introduction to the discipline of literary studies, including the vocabulary of literary analysis and theory, and methods of interpreting, researching and writing about literature. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: earned grade of “C-” or better in ENG 101 (or ENG 111 from VCCS).

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

ES 101 Intro to Environmental Studies | Asynchronous Online Course

FULL

May 28-July 6

Instructors: Allyson Degrassi

Intended for anyone interested in the environment, this course addresses the inter-related scientific, technological, economic, social, political and ethical dimensions of environmental issues. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

ES 101 Intro to Environmental Studies | Asynchronous Online Course

FULL

May 28-July 6

Instructors: Richard Stanford

Intended for anyone interested in the environment, this course addresses the inter-related scientific, technological, economic, social, political and ethical dimensions of environmental issues. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

ES 101 Honors Intro to Environmental Studies | Asynchronous Online Course

May 28-July 6

Instructors: Allyson Degrassi

Intended for anyone interested in the environment, this course addresses the inter-related scientific, technological, economic, social, political and ethical dimensions of environmental issues. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

ESPT 101 Introduction to Esports | Asynchronous Online Course

Canceled

May 28-July 6

Instructors: Alexander Merle-Smith

This course introduces the student to the esports ecosystem including areas such as games, developers, events, leagues, facilities and history. Students will receive a broad understanding of various areas of esports through lectures and class projects.(3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

EXSC 310 Motor Learning and Control | Asynchronous Online Course

May 28-August 17

Instructor: Bradley Bowser

This course is designed to provide students with a knowledge and understanding of the acquisition and control of motor skills. Course content deals with characteristic motor development patterns with concentration on fundamental locomotor, non-locomotor, manipulative skills and perceptual motor development. The principles and theories discussed in this course will provide a framework that can be applied to clinical practice, coaching and teaching. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: Take BIO-231 with minimum grade of C- – Must be completed prior to taking this course.

EXSC 340 Experiential Learning in Exercise Science

May 28-August 17

Instructor: Barry Parker

This course is designed to provide clinical lab experience in a work setting under the supervision of experienced professionals. (1 credit)

Prerequisite: SCE 191 or current CPR/AED certification and EXSC 270 or BIO 231 with a C- or better.

EXSC 350 Sport & Exercise Psychology | Asynchronous Online Course

FULL

May 28-July 6

Instructor: Robert Hilliard

This course examines the psychological dimensions of exercise and sport with emphasis on skill acquisition and preparation for athletic performance. Enrollment is limited to students with junior- or senior-level standing. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: Junior standing or instructor permission

EXSC 352 Nutrition for Health & Performance | Asynchronous Online Course

May 28 – August 17

Instructor: Jessica Sansone

This course examines the effect of nutrition on health, exercise training and sport performance. Discussion will focus on essential nutrients and diet analysis, nutritional practices surrounding competition events, the use of ergogenic aids, weight management issues and best nutritional practices for strength, team and endurance athletes. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: BIO 232 with a C-or better.

EXSC 430 Experiential Learning in Exercise Science

May 28 – August 17

Instructor: Barry Parker

This course is a 120-hour supervised field experience during the junior or senior year to provide exercise science majors an opportunity to gain practical experience in health professions, fitness/performance or discipline-related environments. This experience enables students to learn in an interactive, competency-specific environment led by credentialed, practicing professionals. Students will identify and secure placement, with instructor approval, as part of their coursework. This course is only available to EXSC majors. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 340, junior- or senior-level standing, and SCE 191 or current CPR/AED certification

GEO 202 Human Geography | Asynchronous Online Course

May 28-June 23

Instructor: Joshua Kincaid

An examination of the geographic patterns and processes of human activities and human-environment interactions, this course will emphasize geographic analyses, the interdependence of geographic scales, the influence and meaning of places and the interdependence of places in a globalizing world (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

GLS 101 Intro to Global Studies | Asynchronous Online Course

May 28-July 6

Instructor: Eric Leonard

This course introduces students to the multi-disciplinary nature of global studies. Students will engage in an introductory discussion and analysis of globalization, the interconnectedness that results from this process and the impact it has on contemporary global issues. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

HIST 104 United States History II | Asynchronous Online Course

May 28-July 6

Instructor: Jess Clawson

A survey of American history from the Civil War to the present. (3 Credits) 

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

MATH 101 College Algebra | Synchronous Online Course

May 28-July 6 | Monday through Friday 9:00-9:50 a.m.

Instructor: Teresa Haskiell

This course is an intermediate study of the functions and mathematical principles needed for precalculus. Topics include analyzing, solving and graphing linear, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions.  (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: Math 099 or assignment through the Math Placement Test.

MATH 207 Intro to Statistics | Asynchronous Online Course

FULL

May 28-July 6

Instructor: Ralph Wojtowicz

A study of elementary statistical methods, probability, estimation, test of hypothesis, regression, correlation and time series. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

MCOM 150 Principles of Public Speaking | Synchronous Online Course

May 28-July 6 | Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Instructor: Matthew Corr

An introduction to the principles of public speaking, including theory, history, and practice. This course presents both classical and contemporary theories of rhetoric while at the same time emphasizing the practical skills of public speaking. The course offers full coverage of all major aspects of speech preparation and presentation and requires student practice throughout the course. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

MCOM 211 Media Ethics| Asynchronous Online Course

FULL

May 28-July 6

Instructor: Gina Daddario

This course considers the ethical issues facing communication students, professional journalists, and media practitioners. Students will be provided with ethics principles, models, and theories to work through ethical issues and moral dilemmas. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

MCOM 335 Media Writing | Asynchronous Online Course

May 28-July 6

Instructor: Lisa Wood

This course focuses on the process of writing news stories using standard news values, basic news gathering techniques, the inverted pyramid and Associated Press style. Students will also be introduced to other types of media writing, including feature, broadcast, Web and public relations writing.(3 Credits)

MULT 273 History of Rock Music | Asynchronous Online Course

May 28-July 6

Instructor: Alanna Tierno

This course traces rock and roll from its roots in country, blues, and popular music to the present day. It examines cultural events such as the 1969 Woodstock festival, as well as specific genres, artists and topics, including the rise of MTV and the music video, rock music in Christian contexts, and alternative subgenres such as noise and college rock. By investigating how rock music illuminates issues such as gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality and other components of identity, students will gain knowledge of rock musical styles and cultural contexts. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

PH 101 Introduction to Public Health| Asynchronous Online Course

FULL

May 28-July 6

Instructor: Emily Miller

Public health is the science and art of preventing disease and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, communities and individuals. This course provides an introduction to public health concepts and practice by examining the purpose, history, organization, functions, and results of public health practice. (3 Credits)

PSCI 103 Foundational Ideas in Political Society| Asynchronous Online Course

May 28-July 6

Instructor: Eric Leonard

This course entails an analysis of the evolutionary patterns of competing ideologies and how these ideologies have, and will, affect our world. The main subject of analysis is political philosophy, not history. Therefore, our foundational unit of analysis is the philosophical ideas of Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, Mussolini and others. Our goal is to see how these ideas have and will shape our world and the political societies that we live in, and then to critically assess their ability to establish the “best” political society. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

PSY 101 General Psychology | Asynchronous Online Course

May 28-July 6

Instructor: Amanda Tintaya, Jana Flower

A basic introduction to psychology with emphasis given to such ideas as measurement, testing, learning, motivation, emotions, attitudes, social influences on behavior, personality, behavior disorders, mental health and psychotherapy. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

PSY 222 Lifespan Development | Asynchronous Online Course

May 28-July 6

Instructor: Karen Bucher

This course focuses on physical, social, emotional and cognitive human development from conception to the end of life, and the complex interaction between individuals and their socio-cultural environment. Relevant developmental theories, issues and research will also be addressed. (3 Credits)

PSY 310 Abnormal Psychology| Synchronous Online Course

May 28-July 6 | Monday & Wednesday 10-10:50 a.m.

Instructor: Erica Penn

This course focuses on physical, social, emotional and cognitive human development from conception to the end of life, and the complex interaction between individuals and their socio-cultural environment. Relevant developmental theories, issues and research will also be addressed. (3 Credits)

PSY 414 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder | Asynchronous Online Course

FULL

May 28-July 6

Instructor: Alida Gibson

This course focuses on Posttraumatic Stress​ ​Disorder (PTSD), including its history, who​ ​suffers from this disorder and the reasons behind it, its traits and characteristics and how they manifest themselves in people, as well as treatment options for those diagnosed. Also, this course considers other anxiety disorders that may​ ​present themselves along with PTSD. (3 Credits)

SHEN 120 The Science of Happy | Synchronous Online Course

Canceled

May 28- July 6 | Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 11 a.m. – noon

Instructor: Karen Bucher, Catharine Gruver

This interdisciplinary course examines the concept, correlates, causes and consequences of happiness, with an emphasis on providing students with empirically supported decision-making strategies to flourish and experience subjective well-being in their own lives. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

SLP 400 Introduction to Communication Disorders | Asynchronous Online Course

May 28 – July 6

Instructor: TBA

This course provides an overview of communication disorders (CD) including: speech, language, cognition, and hearing, along with their effects on patients, families and caregivers. The classifications, descriptions and pathologies of these disorders, as well as their evaluation and treatments, are discussed. The effects of linguistic diversity and culture on communication will be introduced. In addition, the role and professional responsibilities of the speech-language pathologist along with requirements to enter the profession are explored. (3 Credits)

SLP 401 Normal Speech and Language Development | Asynchronous Online Course

May 28 – July 6

Instructor: Kelli York

This course covers the normal acquisition of speech and language across the lifespan. Normal development of language, cognition, perpetual, motor, emotional and social skills are taught. Theories of language and cultural influence on language development are explored. (3 Credits)

Prerequisites: BIO 231 or BIO 232 & SLP 400

SLP 402 Speech and Hearing Anatomy & Physiology| Asynchronous Online Course

May 28 – July 6

Instructor: Jasmyne Speller

This course will discuss the pathophysiology of the orofacial and thoracic structures, functions and systems. Emphasis will be placed on most commonly treated speech, cognitive, language and hearing disorders.  (3 Credits)

Prerequisites: BIO 121 BIO 231 or BIO 232 & SLP 400

SLP 403 Audiology| Asynchronous Online Course

May 28 – July 6

Instructor: Paris Florence

This course discusses the profession of audiology, the human auditory system and  audiologic hearing evaluation. Students will learn the causes and rehabilitative treatments of persons with hearing disorders. (3 Credits)

Prerequisites: SLP 400 & SLP 402 and PHYS 111

SLP 404 Phonetics| Asynchronous Online Course

May 28 – July 6

Instructor: Kelli York

This course is an overview of the acoustical and physiological bases of speech production. The International Phonetic Alphabet will be introduced. In addition, this course includes a broad coverage of phonetic transcription, place and manner of articulation, air stream mechanism and speech perceptions for the purpose of clinical application. (3 Credits)

Prerequisites: SLP 400, BIO 231 or BIO 232

SLP 405 Speech Science| Asynchronous Online Course

May 28 – July 6

Instructor: Paris Florence

This course is the study of speech production along with the acoustic characteristics of speech and hearing. Emphasis will be on normal speech perception, speech science theory, instrumentation and production (3 Credits)

Prerequisites: SLP 400, SLP 404, SLP 402, SLP 403, PHYS 111

SLP 406 Clinical Observations in Communication 

May 28 – August 17

Instructor: Katrina Miller

This course provides guided activities and assignments to direct students through observations of speech, language and cognitive evaluation and treatment sessions. Students will observe evaluation and therapy sessions of a licensed, certified speech-language pathologist. There is a classroom component and video based observations may be utilized.  A minimum of 25 observation hours across disorders, therapy locations, ethnicity and age is required for successful completion of this course. (1 Credit)

Prerequisite(s): SLP 400 Introduction to Communication Disorders, SLP 401 Normal Speech and Language Development, SLP 404 Phonetics

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology| Asynchronous Online Course

May 28-July 6

Instructor: Lawrence Eppart

Designed to acquaint the student with the general field of sociology, the course surveys sociological concepts, processes and mechanisms of group behavior, the community and its structure, social organization and interaction and culture and personality. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I | Asynchronous Online Course

May 28-July 6

Instructor: Adela Borrallo-Solis

For students with two semesters of college Spanish or two to three years of high school Spanish. Students will increase vocabulary, improve comprehension and fluency, and will be able to carry out all basic language functions. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

TH 351 History of Theatre| Asynchronous Online Course

May 28-July 6

Instructor: Christopher Gross

This course covers the development of European and Asian drama, theatre architecture, companies and styles from antiquity to the early modern period. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements.