Courses

Some courses to consider taking in the first two years.

As you find your way to a career, our core curriculum helps you build skills,
identify passions and interests and find mentors who can lead you to meaningful work and careers. In these core courses faculty not only instruct you but advise and support you, connecting what you learn in one class to what you explore in another course. 

ANTH103. Intro to Anthropology (GLOBAL LEARNING & SOCIAL SCIENCE) 1.0 course credit

A broad introduction to the anthropological study of human diversity which will familiarize students with each of the four sub-fields of anthropology by focusing on human culture, human biology, human language, and archaeology.

ARTD100. The Creative Process (ART INQUIRY) 1.0 course credit

This course introduces the foundations of the creative process, from initial visualization to fabrication of visually dynamic 2D and 3D projects. Guided by the Elements and Principles of Design, the course explores fundamentals of drawing, prototyping, and use of materials. Required for Art and Art Education majors and art minors. Core Curriculum: Artistic inquiry. (One course).

BUSI105. Introduction to Commerce (SOCIAL SCIENCE INQUIRY) 1.0 course credit

An introduction to business. An analysis of the creation and development of the institutions within which commercial activities occur including legal, economic, monetary, and political systems. Business disciplines including marketing, management finance are examined. Topics include inflation, interest rates, property, contracts and bankruptcy as well as a review of US economic history. Also examines the development of at least one industry over time.

COMM115. Radio Workshop .25 course credit

Practical experience in radio production with a primary focus on being announcer for the student radio station. Open to all students. May be repeated for credit up to the maximum allowed credit for workshops.

ANTH266. Everyday Sustainability (COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT) 1.0 course credit

This course examines the meaning and possibility of sustainable everyday practices in the context of the current climate crisis. (Cross-listed with ESTS-266.) (One course).

GPHS101. Introduction to Public Health 1.0 course credit

This course will introduce students to the field of public health, which focuses on the physical, mental and social well-being of populations. Course topics will include tools for understanding public health; health policy and law; ethics; prevention of disease and disability; healthcare systems; and contemporary public health issues. No pre-requisite required.

GPHS110. Health, Wellness and College Success .25 course credit

This course will examine a variety of behaviors college students can perform in order to improve their health, wellness, and success in college. Each unit will be centered on scientific evidence of the relationship between a behavior and wellness and college success, and will involve a practical experience where the student will work on behavior change and evaluate its impact.

PHED303. Coaching Football .5 course credit

This course is a study of the methods and knowledge essential for coaching. Topics include the following: history, rules, technology, technical skills, tactical skills, offensive strategies, defensive strategies, practice sessions, and game situations.

PHED306. Coaching Basketball .5 course credit

This course is a study of the methods and knowledge essential for coaching. Topics include the following: history, rules, technology, technical skills, tactical skills, offensive strategies, defensive strategies, practice sessions, and game situations.

SOCI101. Introduction to Sociology (SOCIAL SCIENCE) 1.0 course credit

A review of basic concepts, theories, and principles used in analyzing human behavior in social contexts. 

THEA173. Stagecraft 1 (ART INQUIRY & QUAN REASONING IN PRACTICE) 1.0 course credit

A course for non-majors. Study of the basic elements of technical theatre is combined with hands-on laboratory experience. Primary areas of exploration are scenic construction, lighting, and sound. Offered each semester. No prerequisite. Artistic Inquiry.