Winter/Spring Classes

This course will address policy and trends in mathematics education in elementary school. The course will focus on current practices in teaching mathematics and will include lesson planning, assessment, integration, accessibility, curriculum design, mathematical communication, and the use of appropriate mathematical tools, manipulatives, and strategies. Students will be exposed to current research in mathematics education, and to national, state, and local discussions around the purpose of mathematics teaching and learning. Students will also engage in multiple approaches to problem-solving across content areas and grade levels.

ONLINE – Class Begins 12/29/2025 and Ends 1/16/2026

The history of the treatment of people with mental illness is filled with fascinating stories. This course will explore institutions of the late 1800s through the mid-1900s and the historical events and societal attitudes that impacted the treatment of people who were diagnosed with mental illness at that time. Students will examine patterns that existed historically and explore the degree to which such attitudes continue in the present day.

ONLINE – Class Begins 12/29/2025 and Ends 1/16/2026

The history of the treatment of people with mental illness is filled with fascinating stories. This course will explore institutions of the late 1800s through the mid-1900s and the historical events and societal attitudes that impacted the treatment of people who were diagnosed with mental illness at that time. Students will examine patterns that existed historically and explore the degree to which such attitudes continue in the present day.

ONLINE – Class Begins 12/29/2025 and Ends 1/16/2026

This course will serve two main purposes:  to expose and connect students to a wide variety of professionals in Mathematics and Computer Science, and to strengthen skills desired by the marketplace in these areas.  Emphasis will be placed on writing for and presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences, and exploring and preparing for an internship, research, and career opportunities.

This class meets Wednesdays from 8:00 am to 9:15 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

This course explores photography and its theory as a critical force in art and society.

This class meets Thursdays from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

Sculpture II  builds on the foundational skills from Sculpture I, encouraging students to deepen their exploration of form, material, and concept in contemporary sculpture. This course will focus on more advanced techniques while expanding the use of unconventional materials and methods. Students will develop personal projects that explore the intersection of sculpture with space, audience interaction, and narrative. Critical discussions, readings, and presentations will engage students with current trends and influential works in contemporary sculpture, fostering a more conceptual and experimental approach to their practice.

This class meets Mondays from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

This course is designed as an advanced-level complement to ART 244 Graphic Design I and ART 234 User Experience Design. The curriculum continues both technical and conceptual study in the field of digital print, interactive media, and user experience design. Although students can direct their focus, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, sequence, color, concept, composition, and technique are examples of topics that are investigated. Examples of software used: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.

This class meets Monday/Wednesday from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

Ecological restoration seeks to aid ecosystems and their associated species in recovery after human-caused disturbance or degradation. While the process of ecological restoration is often focused on the recovery of degraded ecosystems, in this class, we will broaden the scope to include species-specific restoration. Students will explore the biological and ecological foundations of restoration as well as the practical considerations of planning and implementing restoration projects, and what makes restoration projects succeed or fail. Special attention will be granted to ecological restoration in the context of sustainability and climate change. Students will also engage with the political and social aspects of restoration project development and implementation. Class content includes lecture, peer-to-peer teaching, review and discussion of scientific literature and restoration project planning documents, field trips to local restoration projects, guest speakers involved in ecological restoration programs, and team development of restoration planning documents. Limited (1-3) day-long field trips are required. Students may receive credit for only one of the courses.

Lectures meet Tuesday/Thursday from 8:00 am to 9:15 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Lab meets Tuesdays 9:30 am to 12:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This class meets Tuesdays from 2:00 pm to 4:50 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

This class meets Tuesdays from 2:00 pm to 4:50 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

A study of the ecology, management, and conservation of plant species and forest ecosystems. Focus on ecological principles and their application to sustaining biological diversity in exploited and pristine habitats. Field work and examples will emphasize Maine forests and controversies. Field trips, writing, oral presentations, and group and independent inquiry are required. Overnight weekend field trip possible.

Lectures meet Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00 am to 9:15 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Lab meets Thursdays 9:30 am to 12:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This course guides students in developing and applying critical thinking and communication skills required in scientific disciplines. Specific skills include developing compelling research questions, literature analysis and data presentation, navigating authorship, and effective communication of scientific content in multiple written and digital formats. The course will also explore best practices, collaboration skills, and ethics in research. Students will write a systematic review paper on a focused topic in modern biological or environmental research, which will be published after peer review.

This class meets Monday/Wednesday from 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

This course guides students in developing and applying critical thinking and communication skills required in scientific disciplines. Specific skills include developing compelling research questions, literature analysis and data presentation, navigating authorship, and effective communication of scientific content in multiple written and digital formats. The course will also explore best practices, collaboration skills, and ethics in research. Students will write a systematic review paper on a focused topic in modern biological or environmental research, which will be published after peer review.

This class meets Monday/Wednesday from 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

Introductory, primarily business-oriented, micro-marketing analysis. The marketing concept is studied through analysis of the four P’s (product, price, place, and promotion) as the controllable variables marketing managers blend into a marketing mix to satisfy a particular target market. It includes an analysis of the marketing, marketing systems, and organization of marketing efforts. This course captures the essence of the role of marketing in consumer needs and marketing activities.

This class meets Tuesday/Thursday from 9:30 am to 10:45 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

This course provides a comprehensive overview of business planning in the cannabis industry, focusing on cultivation, edible production, concentrate production, and dispensary management. Students will develop a viable business model while navigating complex regulatory environments, financial planning, marketing strategies, and operational management. The course culminates in the development of a full business plan, covering licensing, compliance, budgeting, workforce planning, security measures, and market positioning. Through case studies, industry expert insights, and structured assignments, students will gain practical knowledge essential for success in this emerging sector.

ONLINE Class Begins 1/20/2026 and Ends 3/9/2026

This course introduces students to the key principles of operations management within the marijuana industry. Students will explore four specialized tracks-cultivation, edible production, concentrate production, or dispensary management-to develop expertise in that operational domain. Topics include supply chain management, regulatory compliance, quality control, inventory and resource planning, cost management, and operational efficiency. The course culminates in a final project where students develop a comprehensive operations plan that integrates strategic planning, financial considerations, and standard operating procedures.

ONLINE Class Begins 3/10/2026 and Ends 5/1/2026

This course introduces students to the entrepreneurial process. It examines the entrepreneurial mindset and how entrepreneurs identify potential opportunities for new ventures. During the course students will also develop of an initial business model for a new venture.

ONLINE Class Begins 1/20/2026 and Ends 5/1/2026

This course deals with the development, management, and marketing of service businesses, specifically in the tourism, hospitality, and outdoor recreation sectors. We will examine designing and developing service and experience offerings, management of the firm’s servicescape, business processes, and service providers as well as strategic management and marketing issues. Students will be introduced to major trends and innovations in contemporary tourism, hospitality, and outdoor recreation sectors. Guest lecturers from the tourism, hospitality, and outdoor recreation sectors will be included in the programs.

This class meets Wednesday from 11:00 pm to 12:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

This class meets Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 9:30 am to 12:20 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

This class meets Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 11:00 am to 11:50 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

This class meets Monday/Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

Major topics include gas laws, kinetics, chemical equilibria, acids and bases, electrochemistry, and thermodynamics.

Lectures meet Monday/Wednesday from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Lab meets Tuesdays 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Using the framework of problem-solving and programming in the object-oriented paradigm, this course introduces the fundamental concepts and techniques of Computer Science. Students learn how to develop problem solutions by integrating pre-defined or user-defined data objects and the control algorithms that make use of the objects. Topics include object design and use, algorithmic control structures, interactive and file-based input/output, and some basic structured data objects such as strings, arrays, lists, and tables.

Lectures meet Monday/Wednesday from 9:30 am to 10:45 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Lab meets Tuesdays 9:30 am to 10:45 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Focuses on the development of curriculum in social studies for young children ages birth through 8. Topics include the links between cognitive development and appropriate curriculum content, the development of curriculum in specific areas of social studies, community resources for teaching, and relevant standards for designing, implementing, and assessing curriculum.

This class meets Tuesday/Thursday from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

Focuses on developmentally appropriate mathematics curricula and instruction for children aged 0 through 8. The application of principles of whole child development to the nurturance of mathematical and pre-mathematical concepts in early childhood education will be emphasized. Students will apply their learning through creating and utilizing concrete materials with young children.

This class meets Tuesday/Thursday from 9:30 am to 11:45 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

This course covers the theory and issues of both international trade and international finance. Topics include comparative advantage and the gains from trade among countries, trade agreements and trade issues, as well as the US balance of payments. Different exchange rate regimes, international institutions, and international monetary systems will also be discussed.

This class meets Monday/Wednesday from 9:30 am to 11:45 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

In this course, students will develop strategies to use in inclusive classrooms serving young children with delays and disabilities and their typically developing peers. Interventions will be designed based on assessment data, universal design for learning principles, evidence-based practices, learning standards, family needs, and children’s interests.

This class meets Monday/Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

How can you engage and challenge each student and be assured that they are learning? Building on the best practices learned in EDU 222, you will develop knowledge, skills, and dispositions in designing lesson plans and delivering them with student learning in mind. Learn how to design and carry out appropriate assessments that meet the needs of all learners including technology-based assessments. Details of instructional planning include the improved use of small groups, classroom space, and appropriate teaching materials, differentiated instructional strategies, technology integration, and approaches to classroom management.

This class meets Thursday from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

This course addresses the design and implementation of social studies curriculum and pedagogy by focusing on the incorporation of global perspectives and the use of the methods of social studies inquiry to engage learners in elementary classrooms. This course will also include opportunities for application.

This class meets Thursday from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

This course addresses the design and implementation of social studies curriculum and pedagogy by focusing on the incorporation of global perspectives and the use of the methods of social studies inquiry to engage learners in elementary classrooms. This course will also include opportunities for application.

ONLINE – Class Begins 1/20/2026 and Ends 5/1/2026

This course will focus on the inquiry- and constructivist-based model of learning and teaching science. The emphasis of the course will be on the strategies, activities, and assessments that may be used to teach a diverse community of learners in the elementary classroom. It will also include STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education.

This class meets Wednesday from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

This course examines the ways social and physical environments influence how children learn. Schools also socialize children into society-providing a space for both reinforcing and challenging norms. In this course, we will look at structures and strategies that support learning as well as interrogate social and cultural factors that influence these environments.

This class meets Monday/Wednesday from 9:30 am to 10:45 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

Limited enrollment course designed to facilitate students’ transition to academic writing for college. The focus is on developing college writing ability, using readings, discussion, and research as material for writing. Assignments range from personal narrative to analysis and reasoned argument. Each section has a topic, which changes semester to semester and indicates the kind of reading and thematic exploration students will do as they work on their writing.

This class meets Monday/Friday from 9:30 am to 10:45 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

This course focuses on three important components of grammar: phonology (sound and sound patterns of a language), morphology (word formation of a language), and syntax (phrase and sentence structure of a language). It aims to help students understand grammar NOT as a set of rigid prescriptions focusing on correctness or incorrectness of speech, but as a marvelously intricate set of principles and rules governing what is and what is not in a language. The course not only discusses some important facts of grammar (particularly English grammar, including variations of English) but also presents a linguistic (i.e., scientific) way of thinking about grammar.

This class meets Wednesday/Friday from 9:30 am to 10:45 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

Enhancing and extending what is learned in ENG 100, this course guides students in their development as writers. Each section of the course has an announced focus that identifies the topic (“Writing about …”) or context (“Writing for …”) of the writing that students will produce. Advanced Writing course. Note: This course is not a Humanities distribution. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option.

ONLINE – Class Begins 1/20/2026 and Ends 3/9/2026

This workshop-oriented course will introduce students to the fundamentals of screenwriting and focus on practical approaches to dialogue, plot, character, and cinematic language, with the goal of completing a feature-length screenplay by the end of the semester. Reading will include screenplays, essays on craft, and interviews with screenwriters. Individual conferences and attendance at readings or screenings may be required. Note: This course is not a Humanities distribution. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option.

This class meets Tuesday from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

Explores the theory and practice of writing and teaching writing; fosters the ability and confidence to analyze and respond to the writing of others; and examines the pedagogical and psychological issues involved. Note: This course is not a Humanities distribution.

This class meets Monday from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

An introductory study of Shakespeare’s works with emphasis on the plays. Further considerations may include genre studies (e.g., comedy, tragedy, history) and film and stage adaptations. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option

This class meets Monday/Wednesday from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

Study of an author, a literary form, a sequence of texts, or specific area or genre of creative writing, or some other special topic not included in the regular curriculum. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option

This class meets Monday/Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

Further development of poetry writing skills learned in ENG 211. Workshop format. Individual conferences and attendance at readings may be required. May be taken twice for credit. Note: This course is not a Humanities distribution. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option

This class meets Wednesday from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026

The course is the culmination of a student’s Post-Bacculaureate Certificate in Creative Writing. Working one-on-one with a Creative Writing Faculty member, students will produce a complete professional and publishable manuscript of their creative work: approximately 50 pages of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, screenwriting, or a hybrid mixed-genre manuscript. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail

Ecological restoration seeks to aid ecosystems and their associated species in recovery after human-caused disturbance or degradation. While the process of ecological restoration is often focused on the recovery of degraded ecosystems, in this class we will broaden the scope to include species-specific restoration. Students will explore the biological and ecological foundations of restoration as well as the practical considerations of planning and implementing restoration projects, and what makes restoration projects succeed or fail. Special attention will be granted to ecological restoration in the context of sustainability and climate change. Students will also engage with the political and social aspects of restoration project development and implementation. Class content includes lectures, peer-to-peer teaching, review, and discussion of scientific literature and restoration project planning documents, field trips to local restoration projects, guest speakers involved in ecological restoration programs, and team development of restoration planning documents. Limited (1-3) day-long field trips are required. Students may receive credit for only one of the courses.

Lectures meet Tuesday/Thursday from 8:00 am to 9:15 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Lab meets Tuesdays 9:30 am to 12:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This class examines the ideas, institutions, and regulatory frameworks for protecting environments, as well as the underlying theories of natural systems that inform environmental policy. We use the tools of social science to examine contemporary conservation and environmental controversies in depth, paying close attention to issues such as environmental justice, the role of civil society organizations and citizen participation, alternatives to regulation, and the relationship between consumption and environmental degradation. Students may receive credit for only one of the courses. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option

This class meets Tuesday/Thursday from 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This course will examine the ethical, economic, and cultural context of environmental issues from a geographic perspective. Case studies of policy and planning successes and failures will be used to understand the perspective of decision-makers and stakeholders. Students may receive credit for only one of the courses. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option

This class meets Monday/Wednesday from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Exploration of the myriad ways climate change impacts differentially affected populations, based on ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status. The course considers communities’ adaptation to various climate change impacts which manifest in both the natural systems and social spheres. Arguments for repatriation of climate change refugees-as a geopolitical dilemma-are also evaluated, as are place-based analyses of climate change risk. The roles of governments and intergovernmental bodies in climate justice and responses are likewise examined. Students may receive credit for only one of the courses.

This class meets Tuesday/Thursday from 8:00 am to 9:15 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This course addresses the interpretation and understanding of data and mapping. It is the second in a sequence of geographic information systems (GIS) courses leading to deeper learning and GIS certification. In the classroom, lab, and field settings, the course introduces fundamental concepts such as primary GIS data acquisition, database creation, data management, quantitative and qualitative techniques for classification, integration, and management of geographical data. The thematic focus of the course is environmental applications common to practitioners in planning, public health, wildlife, energy, recreation, and allied career fields. Students may receive credit for only one of the courses.

Lectures meet Tuesday/Thursday from 9:30 am to 10:45 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Lab meets Thursdays 11:00 am to 12:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Study of the human activities that occur in places. Emphasis on the spatial organization of cultural, economic, political, and demographic processes of the human landscape. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option

ONLINE – Class Begins 3/10/2026 and Ends 5/1/2026

This course examines the natural environments, cultural and economic patterns, and distinctive places of Maine. We explore Maine’s varied landscapes, its cultures and identities, urban and rural dynamics, social change, ecosystems, climates, and tourism trends, through readings, discussions, films, and applied exercises.

This class meets Monday/Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This course will examine the ethical, economic, and cultural context of environmental issues from a geographic perspective. Case studies of policy and planning successes and failures will be used to understand the perspective of decision-makers and stakeholders. Students may receive credit for only one of the courses.

This class meets Monday/Wednesday from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Exploration of the myriad ways climate change impacts differentially affected populations, based on ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status. The course considers communities’ adaptation to various climate change impacts which manifest in both the natural systems and social spheres. Arguments for repatriation of climate change refugees-as a geopolitical dilemma-are also evaluated, as are place-based analyses of climate change risk. The roles of governments and intergovernmental bodies in climate justice and responses are likewise examined. Students may receive credit for only one of the courses.

This class meets Tuesday/Thursday from 8:00 am to 9:15 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This course addresses the interpretation and understanding of data and mapping. It is the second in a sequence of geographic information systems (GIS) courses leading to deeper learning and GIS certification. In the classroom, lab, and field settings, the course introduces fundamental concepts such as primary GIS data acquisition, database creation, data management, and quantitative and qualitative techniques for classification, integration, and management of geographical data. The thematic focus of the course is environmental applications common to practitioners in planning, public health, wildlife, energy, recreation, and allied career fields. Students may receive credit for only one of the courses.

Lectures meet Tuesday/Thursday from 9:30 am to 10:45 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Lab meets Thursdays 11:00 am to 12:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Designed to investigate problems and cover topics that are not the primary focus of GEY 141 or GEY 142. Examples of possible topics include Climate Change, Geology of Maine, and Geology of Energy

This class meets Tuesday/Thursday from 8:00 am to 9:15 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Transitioning to a post-fossil fuel economy requires a new infrastructure dependent on a host of critical minerals and metals (e.g., lithium for batteries in electric vehicles). Thus knowledge of the distribution, origin, and detailed characteristics of these critical mineral deposits is vital to achieving societal goals. In this course, students apply their basic geological knowledge to developing strategies that result in matching the supply of these key resources to the demand.

This class meets Monday/Friday from 9:30 am to 10:45 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Biogeochemistry applies the principles of chemistry to the solution of geological, ecological, and environmental problems. This course focuses primarily on reactions near the Earth’s surface including many examples from the carbon cycle, which is coupled to the cycles of other key elements and nutrients. Students develop and interpret stability diagrams that portray various acid-base, gas-aqueous, aqueous-solid, and redox equilibria. They conduct research on problems in environmental science, geochemical cycles, and earth system evolution, and may use UMF’s X-ray fluorescence facility and other instruments to analyze their samples.

This class meets Tuesday/Thursday from 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Biogeochemistry applies the principles of chemistry to the solution of geological, ecological, and environmental problems. This course focuses primarily on reactions near the Earth’s surface including many examples from the carbon cycle, which is coupled to the cycles of other key elements and nutrients. Students develop and interpret stability diagrams that portray various acid-base, gas-aqueous, aqueous-solid, and redox equilibria. They conduct research on problems in environmental science, geochemical cycles, and earth system evolution, and may use UMF’s X-ray fluorescence facility and other instruments to analyze their samples.

This class meets Tuesday/Thursday from 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

The course prepares students with the necessary information and skills to design and implement individualized exercise programs and to sit for a Personal Trainer Certification exam. Experiences include practical application as well as theory and practice. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option

This class meets Tuesday/Thursday from 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Students study theories of behavior change at the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and community/organizational levels to make connections regarding which theories to use to understand and drive behavior change. Students learn and demonstrate the following discipline-specific competencies: assess individual and community needs for health education, implement health education strategies, interventions, and programs; serve as a health education resource person, and communicate and advocate for health and health education.

This class meets Tuesday/Thursday from 9:30 am to 10:45 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This is a methods course in which students learn principles and practices for the delivery of health promotion and health education services to individuals, families, and communities. Surveillance, service delivery, and health infrastructure issues in the United States are examined, as well as similar problems in developing countries. This course provides students with the opportunity to learn and demonstrate the following competencies: assess individual and community needs for health education; plan and implement health education strategies, interventions, and programs; conduct evaluation and research related to health education; and serve as a health education resource person.

This class meets Tuesday/Thursday from 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This Course will introduce the student to the dynamics of the discipline of history scholarship. Topics will include an overview of subfields in the discipline and analysis of the key components of historical literature, i.e., thesis, theory, methodology, and sources. Students will learn to read critically and develop their writing skills, stressing analysis and argumentation. Topics will be selected by the instructor. Required of all history majors and minors.

This class meets Monday/Wednesday from 9:30 am to 10:45 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Although Rome borrowed heavily from Greek culture, these two civilizations differed from each other in significant ways. This class will explore the development and central features of each and the complex issue of “influence” of Greece on Rome. What models and ideas did the Romans take from the Greeks, and how did they adapt them for their own use? What were the challenges, successes, and innovations that characterize each civilization? What values, questions, and cultural products emerged from both? Students will have the opportunity to pursue their own interests in addition to our common coursework.

This class meets Monday/Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Why do people come here? How do they come? What are their legal options? What impact do immigrants have on the country? What is it like to uproot your life and settle in the United States? Take this course and find out! Students will learn about the history of immigration to the U.S. and U.S. asylum laws and practices, including the past and current experiences of immigrants and their communities. The wide variety of readings will include first-person narratives.

This class meets Tuesday/Thursday from 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Introduction to some of the important concepts and ideas of mathematics from a modern point of view. Course not intended as preparation for further study of college mathematics.

This class meets Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 11:00 am to 11:50 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Introduction to some of the important concepts and ideas of mathematics from a modern point of view. Course not intended as preparation for further study of college mathematics.

This class meets Tuesday/Thursday from 9:30 am to 10:45 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This class will examine mathematical knowledge for teaching in the content areas of algebraic thinking, number and operations, and fractions. Focus will be on elementary school mathematics, examined through the lens of teaching. Students will engage with research-based student and teacher practices to develop their own algebraic thinking and number sense, and to learn how to support that development in elementary school children.

This class meets Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 8:00 am to 8:50 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Continuation of the investigation of differentiation and integration began in MAT 141 , examining techniques of integration, indeterminate forms, and infinite series including Taylor series. Applications studied will include volumes of solids of revolution and work.

This class meets Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 9:30 am to 10:45 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This course will focus on constructing sentence-style proofs for direct, contradiction, contrapositive, and inductive proofs.  Topics include sets, number theory, functions, relations, and cardinality.

This class meets Monday/Wednesday from 8:00 am to 9:15 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This course covers basic data management tools, exploratory data analysis, and statistical prediction models for numeric and categorical data and is intended for those who are not majoring in mathematics or secondary mathematics education.

This class meets Tuesday/Thursday from 9:30 am to 10:45 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Introduction to linear algebra and its applications. Topics will include matrix operations, systems of linear equations, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, orthogonality, eigenvalues, and the use of mathematical software

This class meets Tuesday/Thursday from 9:30 am to 10:45 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

A rigorous, calculus-based treatment of the Theory of Interest, including simple and compound interest, present and future value, annuities, bonds and other securities, yield rates, amortization schedules and sinking funds, yield curves, portfolios, cash flow duration, immunization, and practical applications. This course prepares students for a majority of the content on the Society of Actuaries FM examination.

This class meets Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 9:30 am to 10:20 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

An introduction to the algebraic structure of groups, rings, and fields.

This class meets Tuesday/Thursday from 8:00 am to 9:15 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Students are introduced to philosophy of coaching, psychology of coaching, educational values, and current issues relative to coaching. The ASEP (American Sport Education Program) instructor certification is included in this course.

This class meets Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 11:00 am to 11:50 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This course compares the political systems of different countries throughout the world, comparing political institutions, processes, and policies while analyzing the impact of culture, context, and history on political systems.

This class meets Monday/Friday from 8:00 am to 9:15 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This course deals with the role, measurement and Patterns of American public opinion, as well as two of the principal methods of its expression: interest groups and political parties. The course features formal student debates concerning key issues affecting these subjects. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option

This class meets Tuesday/Thursday from 9:30 am to 10:45 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This course is designed to introduce students to political theory that underpins the contemporary study of politics in Western societies. Students will analyze a variety of writings beginning with Western philosophers in the late 18th century up through current debates among political theorists and activists from around the world. The course will concentrate on alternative concepts of and debates regarding the tension between equality and liberty.

This class meets Tuesday/Thursday from 8:00 am to 9:15 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

The U. S. Constitution and its changing interpretations traced through U. S. Supreme Court cases and other materials. The focus in this class is upon the development of powers of the different branches of the national government, the conflicts among them, and the federal relationship between the national government and lower levels of government. Each student will argue a key constitutional case concerning one of these issues in a mock trial format. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option

This class meets Monday/Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This course is designed to expose students to the complexities of development from conception through adolescence. Emphasis will be placed on relations among physical, cognitive, and social development in a variety of contexts and cultures.

ONLINE – Class Begins 1/20/2026 and Ends 5/1/2026

This course provides a survey of psychological theory and research pertaining to adult development and aging. Special attention is given to general theoretical issues in the study of adult development as well as to empirical research relevant to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that accompany the aging process. Cultural variations in developmental processes will also be discussed.

This class meets Tuesday/Thursday from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This course explores various theories of career development and the application of those theories to career counseling and career coaching. Career assessment measures and the utility of those measures are examined. Statewide and national resources for job seeking are reviewed. A multicultural approach to career counseling is taken throughout the course, with an eye to diversity and its role in the changing world of work

This class meets Tuesday/Thursday from 9:30 am to 10:45 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This course involves the study of intermediate-level topics in the field of psychology not offered in the regular curriculum. Course topic is determined by the individual instructor. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option

This class meets Tuesday/Thursday from 9:30 am to 10:45 am, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Explore the fundamentals of group dynamics and leadership strategies in an experiential group! Students will gain theoretical understanding and first-hand experience by participating in an evolving group. Emphasis is placed upon enhancing interpersonal connection, emotional intelligence, and communication skills. Active participation is required.

This class meets Mondays from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This course involves the study of advanced topics in the field of psychology not offered in the regular curriculum. Course topic is determined by the individual instructor. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option

ONLINE – Class Begins 3/10/2026 and Ends 5/1/2026

This course will explore the experience of trauma from the viewpoint of survivors. Factors related to human resilience as well as psychosocial factors related to rehabilitation with trauma will be discussed. Current research involving changes to the brain after trauma will be examined. This course will further investigate co-occurring conditions that may develop in the aftermath of a traumatic event. Various treatment modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), forgiveness therapy, and mindfulness solutions will be compared. The perspectives of perpetrators and others will be explored. Students will gain a deepened understanding of the individual recovery process. Required for the MHRT/C.

This class meets Wednesdays from 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This course reviews the basic concepts and skills needed to provide culturally responsive counseling in a variety of crisis situations. Topics that will be reviewed include evidence-based models of crisis intervention, crisis assessment, prevention, and intervention for specific types of crisis (e.g., child maltreatment, IPV, natural disasters), the process of identifying and reporting suspected abuse, suicide prevention, techniques for dealing with violent persons, and relevant community support services. Professional, ethical, and legal issues relevant to crisis assessment, prevention, and intervention will also be examined and discussed. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option

This class meets Wednesdays from 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This is an introductory course to the wide range of social services professions, services, and populations. Students study professions (e.g. counseling and social work); services (e. g. child protection, probation/parole, community support), and populations (e.g. youth, elderly, persons with mental illness, and persons with addiction). The course includes a service-learning project. Required for the MHRT/C.

Major approaches to counseling are examined. The helping relationship and counselor characteristics are examined. Opportunity is provided for students to develop basic interviewing and counseling skills such as attending and responding. Students will gain insight into their own values, reaction patterns, and interpersonal styles as important tools in understanding and helping others.

In this course, students will articulate the purpose of intakes, identify resources for medical information, and complete an intake. Students will evaluate assessment needs and limitations and then write and evaluate a treatment plan. In addition, students will learn how to monitor and document progress, analyze ethical dilemmas with the guidance or professional codes of ethics, and develop a resource directory for a specific population and catchment area. Required for the MHRT/C.

This course will explore the experience of trauma from the viewpoint of survivors. Factors related to human resilience as well as psychosocial factors related to rehabilitation with trauma will be discussed. Current research involving changes to the brain after trauma will be examined. This course will further investigate co-occurring conditions that may develop in the aftermath of a traumatic event. Various treatment modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), forgiveness therapy, and mindfulness solutions will be compared. The perspectives of perpetrators and others will be explored. Students will gain a deepened understanding of the individual recovery process. Required for the MHRT/C.

This class meets Wednesdays from 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This course is appropriate for education majors who have completed or are concurrently enrolled in the first (200 level) practicum in their program. The course is designed to develop basic knowledge about teaching students with exceptionalities in general education classrooms. Policies governing students with disabilities in schools,  IDEA federal disability categories and eligibility, Universal Design for Learning and differentiated instruction, class-wide positive behavior supports, and collaboration with school professionals are emphasis areas.

This class meets Wednesdays from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

Teacher candidates will acquire knowledge regarding current research on the foundations of literacy instruction (reading, writing, and spelling). Course participants learn how to design and implement systematic and explicit instruction in the five essential areas of reading (i.e., phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension). The course focuses on various assessment approaches, intervention strategies, and data management and includes a field experience component.

ONLINE – Class Begins 1/20/2026 and Ends 3/9/2026

This course provides education majors with a range of knowledge and skills needed to support students with challenging behavior in educational settings. Course topics include collection and use of data to develop positive behavior support for students. A major focus is on the use of functional behavior assessment to develop individualized behavior support plans. Crisis prevention and management as well as ethical principles of supporting students with challenging behavior are also discussed.

This class meets Tuesdays from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic methodology and technical skills required of a professional ski teacher and coach for children. Students are encouraged to actively engage with professional ski associations. This course will help prepare students to take the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA)/American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) CS1 exam for children. The class will be hands-on and offer Alpine Operations students the opportunity to practice newly-learned skills under supervision in a field environment. Teaching the Snowcats program administered by the Alpine Operations Certificate Director

This class meets Tuesday/Thursday from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic methodology and technical skills required of a professional ski teacher and coach for adults. This course will help prepare students to take the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA)/American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) level 1 exam for adults. The class is designed to be hands-on and offer alpine operations students the opportunity to practice newly-learned skills under supervision in a field environment. Teaching other students and community members in a program administered by the Alpine Operations Certificate Director.

This class meets Wednesdays from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This course will introduce students to the Python programming language. Syntactical building blocks covering data storage, data manipulation, control structures, input/output, and abstractions will be covered. No previous programming or database experience is assumed. Online format is asynchronous.

ONLINE – Class Begins 1/20/2026 and Ends 5/1/2026

This course will focus on methodologies for study and understanding the play as a literary genre in relationship to theatre. A variety of plays from Greek to the modern era will be read and discussed applying the Aristotelian concept of play analysis.

This class meets Wednesdays from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This course allows for the inclusion of electives in other areas of General theatre interest not covered by other courses (i.e., a single artist or topic). Specific topics to be covered and course availability are variable.

This class meets Wednesdays from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm, starting 1/20/2026 and ending 5/1/2026.

This course will help students obtain practical fluency in SQL (Structured Query Language) used to create, manipulate and retrieve data from relational database management systems. This is an introductory course. No previous programming or database experience is assumed. Online format asynchronous.

ONLINE – Class Begins 1/20/2026 and Ends 5/1/2026