J Term

J Term Online Courses

Monday, January 4 through Friday, January 29

Note that some class start and end dates vary within this time-frame.

At Shenandoah, the new year means a new option — a chance to earn additional undergraduate credits! With the spring semester beginning on Feb. 1 for most students, it’s the perfect time for you to take advantage of Shenandoah’s new, all-on-line January term (J-term).

Registration CLOSES Tuesday, December 15th

Students may enroll in up to 3 credit hours.

Undergraduate students who are enrolled in both the January term and the 2021 spring term will receive a grant to cover the cost of the January term course (up to 3 credit hours). Undergraduate students who enroll in the January term and are not enrolled in the 2021 spring term will be required to pay tuition by December 15th.  See Hornet Central for registration details.

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2021 J Term Online Course List

(* indicates a course that counts as a ShenEd requirement)

Please note that the courses that list days and times will be meeting via Zoom on those days and times. In addition, there will be a significant amount of asynchronous (outside of class meeting times) work expected.  For a 3-credit class meeting for 4 weeks, you should anticipate spending an additional 19 hours a week on work outside of class meeting times. For a 3-credit class meeting for 3 weeks, you should expect to spend an additional 25 hours a week on work outside of class meeting times.

 

BA-103 Introduction to Business (3 Credits) | January 4 – 29, Asynchronous Online Course

Instructor: John Winn

The role of the business firm is studied together with its effect upon the economic and social environment. Emphasis is placed upon business principles and applications. This course may not be taken by business students who are juniors or seniors.

BA-107 Personal Finance (3 Credits) | January 4 – 29, Synchronous Online Course, Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 1:30 – 3:45 pm

Instructor: Wenbin Tang

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. This course may not be taken by business students who are juniors or seniors.

BA-112 Mind of the Entrepreneur (3 Credits) | January 4 – 29, Synchronous Online Course, Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 9:00 – 9:50 am

Instructor: Yolanda Shields

Current issues and topics in entrepreneurship are examined via the most recent academic and practitioner printed and electronic media and sources. These issues and topics will be subjected to in-depth analysis in the class sessions and in individual written assignments.

BA-211 Principles Financial Accounting (3 Credits) | January 4 – 29, Synchronous Online Course, Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Instructor: Rejoyce Lunceford

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.

BA-302 Quantitative Methods (3 Credits) | January 4 – 29, Synchronous Online Course, Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 9:00 am – 12:05 pm

Instructor: Orkun Baycik

This course provides the student with an overview of some of the quantitative (mathematically and statistically based) methods that are commonly used to support business decision-making. Course emphasis is on business applications – not on mathematics and statistics. Prerequisite: BA 203.

BA-365 Intro to Digital Marketing | January 4 – 29, Synchronous Online Course, Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Instructor: Angela Hausman

Digital marketing is growing as a tool for business to promote their brands and offers employment opportunities well above average. This course is designed to provide students an overview of various tactics and best practices used in digital marketing including: content marketing, search engine optimization, email marketing, marketing automation, digital analytics, digital advertising, and social media.  This class culminates in student teams producing a digital marketing plan for a real client.

BA-430 Sustainable Business Strategy (3 Credits) | January 4 – 29, Asynchronous Online Course

Instructor: Giles Jackson

Sustainability means choosing business models that perform along three key dimensions – economic, environmental and social — over the long haul. The course provides a comprehensive overview of the issue, covering the spectrum from broad ecological, ethical, social, political, legal and economic considerations, down to firm level strategies and tactics at all levels and across all functional areas. Prerequisite: BSB Senior-level standing.

DA-495 ONLJ Virtual Performance in Contemporary Dance (1 Credit) | January 4 – 22, Synchronous Online Course, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 1:00  – 3:05 pm

Instructor: Tiffanie Carson

This course offers practical and technical experience in performance and repertoire through intensive rehearsals and performance opportunity in a virtual setting. Physical skills, professional discipline and artistic expression are developed through these processes to provide a further foundation for future performance, choreography and teaching, particular to virtual presentation. 

DA-495 ONL2J Ballet: Then and Now (1 Credit) | January 4 – 28, Synchronous Online Course, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 9:30  – 11:05 am

Instructor: Mary Robare

This course for dance majors (and others with instructor’s permission) involves the development of skills, knowledge and appreciation of ballet through the study of fundamental techniques and movement vocabulary in traditional, virtual technique classes (barre and center work). Emphasis is placed on exploring the cultural influences that shaped the history of ballet and are influencing current trends. Independent reading, writing and research assignments develop comprehension, technology and oral/written communication skills. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching.

DA-495 ONL3J Tap Dance History (3 Credits) | January 4 – 29, Synchronous Online Course, Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 1:00 – 3:05 pm

Instructor: Charles Maybee

This Course has been Cancelled.  

In this course, we will take a deep dive into the history of tap dance, the first uniquely American dance form, by watching, reading, and discussing the development of tap dance’s roots in the Atlantic Slave Trade and tracing its effects on past and current American popular culture. 

EC-211 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 Credits) | January 4 – 29, Synchronous Online Course, Wednesday 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Instructor: Bogdan Daraban

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

ESPT-101 Introduction to Esports (0 CEUs) | January 4 – 29, Synchronous Online Course, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 2:00  – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Christopher Scroggins

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.

EXSC-350 Sport & Exercise Psychology (3 Credits) | January 4 – 29, Asynchronous Online Course

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.

* FR-202 Intermediate French II (3 Credits) | January 4 – 29, Synchronous Online Course, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Instructor: Petra Schweitzer

Emphasis is placed on perfecting the student’s ability to think and converse in French with ease. Language books are supplemented by readings in French literature, culture, and civilization. Prerequisite: FR 201.

* GLS-101 Introduction to Global Studies (3 Credits) | January 4 – 29, Asynchronous Online Course

Instructor: Eric Leonard

This Course is Now Full. 

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.

INT-385 Introduction to Telehealth (1 Credit) | January 4 – 29, Synchronous Online Course, Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 1:00 – 3:15 pm

Instructor: Sally Anderson

This Course has been Cancelled.  

This course provides comprehensive instruction and exploration into the practice of telehealth. While examining the practical, technical and business aspects of telehealth, students will also explore the creative aspects of utilizing technology to deliver health care in order to prepare for the continued growth of this emerging health practice.

This course will allow an individual student to complete a specialized project or to conduct a guided inquiry into a research area or problem.

KNS-252 Personal & Community Health (3 Credits) | January 4 – 29, Asynchronous Online Course

Instructor: Phil Liversedge

This course is designed to develop attitudes and practices that contribute to better individual and group health. Emphasis is placed upon current health issues and decision making in health behaviors and health needs.

* MCOM-150 Principles of Public Speaking (3 Credits) | January 4 – 22, Synchronous Online Course, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Instructor: Matt Corr

This Course is Now Full. 

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.

* MCOM-211 Media Ethics (3 Credits) | January 4 – 29, Asynchronous Online Course

Instructor: Gina Daddario

This Course is Now Full. 

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.

MUCO-495 Teaching Listening: The Art of Rehearsal (1 Credit) | January 4 – 15, Synchronous Online Course, Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 10:00 am – 12:10 pm

Instructor: Timothy Robblee

This Course has been Cancelled.  

This course will benefit anyone leading rehearsals of any size and type of ensemble, with projects designed to help both the private teacher and ensemble director. Instruction will focus on utilizing listening skills of the players to inform rehearsal techniques, thus avoiding the trap of giving too much verbal information. Exploration of listening skills will also make clear how widely different ensemble types can be rehearsed using similar or related techniques (including chamber groups, jazz ensembles, marching bands, and more). 

* MULT-273 ONLJ History of Rock Music (3 Credits) | January 4 – 29, Asynchronous Online Course

Instructor: Alanna Tierno

This Course is Now Full. 

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.

MUPR-495 ONLJ Audio Fundamentals: Recording Your Own Music (1 Credit) | January 18 – 29, Synchronous Online Course, Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 3:00 – 5:10 pm

Instructor: Golder O’Neill

This Course has been Cancelled.  

This course is an introductory music recording course covering the basic equipment and techniques of digital music recording.

MURP-495 ONLJ Introduction to Choral Literature (2 Credits) | January 4 – 15, Synchronous Online Course, Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 1:00 – 3:05 pm

Instructor: Matthew Oltman

This Course has been Cancelled.  

In this course, students will explore the music of specific composers or groups of composers, identify compositional influences and trends and contextualize the compositions within national and world history. Students will research an assigned composer(s) and present findings to the rest of the class — primarily made up of musical examples that they discovered during their research. Attention will primarily be paid to small-scale choral works from motets and madrigals, to part-songs, to folk songs and contemporary choral forms.

* PHIL-130 Intro to Medical Ethics (3 Credits) | January 4 – 29, Synchronous Online Course, Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 3:30 – 4:45 pm

Instructor: Meredith Minister

This Course is Now Full. 

This course provides an introduction to morality in general and an inquiry into the major moral problems of medical practice.

* PSY-101 General Psychology (3 Credits) | January 4 – 29, Synchronous Online Course, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 8:30 – 10:30 am

Instructor: Wendy Dorsey

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.

PSY-411 Foundations of Counseling/Counsel Theory (3 Credits) | January 4 – 29, Synchronous Online Course, Tuesday & Thursday 1:30 – 3:15 pm

Instructor: Janna Flower

An introduction to the profession of counseling with emphasis upon relevant personal, situational, ethical and legal aspects of the counseling process, as well as traditional and contemporary theories of counseling. Prerequisite: PSY 101 and PSY 310.

* REL-203 Rel Diversity & Civic Cooperation (3 Credits) | January 4 – 29, Synchronous Online Course, Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 2:00 – 3:15 pm

Instructor: Kevin Minister

This Course is Now Full. 

This course explores how we conceptualize and create civic life together in a religiously diverse society. We will examine how religion has shaped social and political life in the United States, compare different understandings of the role of the state in a religiously diverse society and analyze models for promoting civic cooperation with attention to religious diversity. This course prepares students to communicate about religion in professional and public contexts and to promote cooperation in professional and public contexts with attention to religious diversity.

SM-110 Intro to Sport Management (3 Credits) | January 4 – 29, Asynchronous Online Course

Instructor: David Hughes

This course relates the concepts and functions of the manager to the specific realm of managing sport and sport organizations. It is intended to introduce first year students to the field of Sport Management. This course may not be taken by business students who are juniors or seniors.

 

Add/Drop & Withdrawal periods

J Term Add/Drop Policy: The last day to add or drop a course differs for the J term and is based on the duration of meeting times. A student is entitled to a full refund on a course when it is dropped prior to the published drop date for the specific course. 

• Courses meeting less than one and up to two weeks … Any drop must be prior to the first day of class 
• Courses meeting three to four weeks … First day of class and the following business day 

Withdrawal Policy: A J Term course withdrawal is based on the length of the course. For courses running less than two weeks, the withdrawal period is the first day of class and the following business day. For courses running longer than two weeks, a student is able to withdraw prior to the 60 % point of course completion. Tuition is only prorated if a student withdraws from all courses. 

 

Questions About J Term

Contact Amy Sarch at asarch@su.edu for questions about J term.