Mandatory for all students as part of 15-week semester
Students pursue only one intensive course per short-term (3-4 credits; may also take 1-credit activity courses)
Additional charges may apply to some coursework, especially if travel-related
Courses may be on-campus or include travel in the United States or abroad
Course options include internships, practicums, independent research, professional development, and clinical experience
Here are some of the courses scheduled for 2008-09:
Off-campus*
Corporate Experience
Discover a variety of businesses and business functions. Practice business etiquette, written and oral communication skills.
Study Abroad (Fall)
Study the history and culture of Turkey while visiting the country.
Study Abroad(Spring)
Study the literature and culture of the British Isles from a firsthand perspective.
Photography Field Trip(Spring)
Travel to the Grand Canyon to hone your photographic skills.
Writers of the Midwest(Spring)
Focus on Midwestern writers such as Mark Twain or Edgar Lee Masters by reading major works and visiting areas associated with the writers.
On-campus
Multimedia in Business (Fall)
Hone your skills in storyboarding techniques, videotaping and digital video editing for use in business settings.
Sports Marketing (Fall)
Focus on professional sporting organizations, leagues and events, looking at marketing and promotional strategies and develop a strategic marketing plan.
Global Business (Fall)
What does doing business in the global marketplace really mean?
Intro to Theatre (Fall)
Explore the elements of theatre—its history, production techniques, and personnel.
Legal Writing and Research (Fall)
Prepare for entrance and success in law school.
Survey of Music Literature (Fall)
Focus on the major periods, composers, and styles of classical music.
Literary Salon (Fall)
Customize your approach to writing and reading by developing an individual or collaborative project to share with the group.
Poetry Workshop (Fall)
Plan your own poetry program and schedule for written work.
Business Writing (Fall)
Master business communications for real-world settings through an intensive, case-study-based course before you look for a job.
Introduction to Computers for the Social Sciences (Fall)
What is the role of computers in psychological research? Design and conduct a computerized experiment using major psychology software package.
Art Experience (Fall)
Focus on creativity, idea development, and exploration of the elements of art and principles of design using digital media and traditional studio techniques to develop unique works of art.
The Institutions of U.S. Government: Congress and the President (Fall)
Follow current events to follow the first 100 days of the new President…what’s on the agenda, what can be accomplished?
Crime in American History (Spring)
Examining significant crimes and criminals in American history and their impact on social conflict.
Managing Childhood Behavior (Spring)
Focus on problem behaviors of school-aged children and explore was of managing that behavior whether in the classroom or family. Students will work with local agencies and schools to gain exposure and experience in managing these behaviors.
Innovations in Business(Spring)
Take a real-world look at specific areas of business that have direct impact on customers, providers, government and other businesses.
Investments (Spring)
Develop and manage a personal investment portfolio.
Fiction Workshop(Spring)
Plan your own fiction programs and schedule.
The Working Scholar(Spring)
Experience the life of a professional scholar, using a research library, writing, presenting and engaging in scholarly dialogue.
Organizational Communication (Spring)
Explore these special communications aspects including information flow, organizational structure, leadership styles related to communication and communication problems.
Asian Civilization (Spring)
Examine the cultural history of India, Japan and China, including the practice of traditional meditation techniques within the Hindu, Taoist and Buddhist traditions.
Modern/Contemporary Trends(Spring)
Experience what is known as "modern art" from its beginning in the late 19th century to the present.
Computer programming through Mathematical Algorithms (Spring)
Learning basic computer programming by using mathematical algorithms.
Explorations in Physical Science (Spring)
Introducing experimental techniques, data collection and analysis, instrumentation, computer support and laboratory report writing.
American Indian Performance Studies (Spring)
Explore the importance of performance in tribal culture.
EXP@CSC -- EXPect, EXPlore, EXPerience
*At least part of these courses involve time off-campus.
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