J Term

This course is designed to introduce you to the foundations of climate science and complex questions surrounding the many dimensions of climate change. Specific attention will be given to water resources, which are particularly challenged under changing climate. These challenges we will investigate globally and locally—the latter with a focus on the Shenandoah Valley. Outside field days may be required. 3-credit hours/In person
Instructor: Mariama Dryak
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday: 9 a.m. – noon
Weeks 1 & 2 only – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 1:30 pm.
This course fulfills the ShenEd requirement for Scientific Literacy | Natural Science

Once upon a time, a brave band of students from all majors and walks of life came together to practice storytelling and oral communication skills, to make an impact in the community, and to have fun! This fast-paced, arts-infused, high energy course focuses on how to creatively communicate to multicultural audiences and experiences. Students will learn how to create story skeletons and collaborative hands-on STEM/STEAM activities that translate into the real world, whether that’s education, healthcare, business, sports management, or the stage. This hybrid course will include asynchronous learning, in-person meetings, and a final project with a community audience. 3-credit hours/In-person requirement
Instructors: Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor, LaTasha Do’Zia
Tuesdays: 1  – 4 p.m.
Thursdays 6 – 9 p.m.
This course fulfills the ShenEd requirement for Communicative Literacy | Oral

Street art, and mural painting in particular, have become very popular in communities around the world.  Murals can inspire, uplift, beautify, educate, advocate, and stimulate conversation.  In this experiential, hands-on, immersive class students will learn about the history and modern applications of mural painting, as well as acrylic painting techniques and visual art concepts such as scale, perspective, color theory, and composition.  This course is set up like a workshop, and a good portion of the class time will be spent on location painting a mural somewhere on Shenandoah University’s campus. 3-credit hours/In person
Instructor: Abigail Gomez
Tuesdays: Noon – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesdays: Noon – 4 p.m.
Thursdays: Noon – 4 p.m.
This course fulfills the ShenEd requirement for Creative Expression

Businesses and individuals across a broad spectrum use social media to support their brands, make valuable connections and share ideas. The class explores how students from a range of disciplines can use social media to build their social brand and develop valuable relationships that support their career goals. The class also explores how social media represents a serious threat, especially in today’s digital landscape. Not only could a single post or ill-conceived comment derail your future plans, but it might also subject you to hazing or other serious threats to your person or emotional well-being. The course will also explore the spread of disinformation and other negative consequences of social media to society. 3-credit hours/In-person requirement
Instructor: Angela Hausman
Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – noon

This class will place a heavy emphasis on critical pedagogy and discussion on the non-dominant, historically under-represented elements of US society, with a particular emphasis placed on diversity, equity, and inclusion via racial, ethnic, and gender issues within traditional sports and eSports. This course is designed to help future business leaders navigate diverse work settings more effectively and will provide them with the tools to deepen their understanding of the differences around them, overcome barriers to creating inclusion, manage and communicate with people from different backgrounds, and identify and implement approaches for managing diversity. 3-credit hours/In-person requirement
Instructor: David Hughes
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Instruction and practice designed to increase competence in communication, with primary emphasis on expository writing. 3-credit hours/Asynchronous online
Instructor: Lisa Wood
Days/Times: N/A
This course fulfills the ShenEd requirement for Communicative Literacy | Written 

Instruction and practice designed to increase competence in communication, with primary emphasis on expository writing. 3-credit hours/Asynchronous online
Instructor: Lisa Currie
Days/Times: N/A
This course fulfills the ShenEd requirement for Communicative Literacy | Written 

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-credit hours/Asynchronous online
Instructor: Eric Leonard
Days/Times: N/A
This course fulfills the ShenEd requirement for Navigating Difference | Ethical Reasoning

This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary field of gender studies, which addresses theories and analyzes issues from multiple perspectives. A particular topic will be explored through its representation in literature, film and art, as well as from the perspectives of health, history, sociology, politics and/or psychology. Through this cross-perspective methodology, students are introduced to a variety of approaches to gender theory and criticism. 3-credit hours Asynchronous online
Instructor: Petra Schweitzer
Days/Times: N/A
This course fulfills the ShenEd requirement for Navigating Difference | Ethical Reasoning 

This course develops skills and knowledge related to coaching interscholastic sports in general. Course topics include, but are not limited to: managing athletic budgets, interacting with sport media, scheduling athletic contests and communicating with parents and community members. In addition, issues such as player selection/retention, motivation and leadership will be addressed. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. 3-credit hours/Asynchronous online
Instructor: Philip Liversedge
Days/Times: N/A

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-credit hours/Asynchronous online
Instructor: Gina Daddario
Days/Times: N/A
This course fulfills the ShenEd requirement for Navigating Difference | Ethical Reasoning

This course is designed to familiarize students with the kinds of oral and written communications needed to succeed in business and professional contexts, and to develop in them the skills needed for effective communication in a variety of organizational settings. The course also explores theories of persuasion, group dynamics and management to increase student awareness and understanding of underlying communication process. 3-credit hours/Asynchronous online
Instructor: Kelley Crowley
Days/Times: N/A

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-credit hours/Asynchronous online 
Instructor:  Alanna Tierno
Days/Times: N/A
This course fulfills the ShenEd requirement for Creative Expression

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-credit hours/Asynchronous online
Instructor: Karen Bucher
Days/Times: N/A
This course fulfills the ShenEd requirement for Scientific Literacy | Behavioral Science

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-credit hours/Synchronous online
Instructor: Wendy Dorsey
Days/Times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
This course fulfills the ShenEd requirement for Scientific Literacy | Behavioral Science

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. 3-credit hours/Synchronous online
Instructor: Janna Flower
Days/Times: Tuesday, Thursday 1:30 – 3:15 p.m.

People always say that the best and fastest way to learn a language is studying abroad. While this is unquestionable, SPAN 102  during  J Term is a close attempt to reproduce a study abroad experience in the classroom and, of course, all the fun that comes with it. Have you ever dreamed of a course without exams? What about a Spanish class where you actually make friends with speakers of the language? FUN, FUN, FUN! Students who are adventurous, dedicated to work and who enjoy engaging in conversations are encouraged to join the course. 3-credit hours/Asynchronous online
Potential student profile:

• Students who do not appreciate the pressure of taking exams but instead they enjoy completing projects
• Students excited to make new friends speaking Spanish
• Creative, dedicated and energetic students who want to embrace new cultures

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. 3-credit hours/Synchronous online
Instructor: Yolanda Shields
Days/Times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 – 9:50 a.m.

An introduction to the use of financial statements including the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. Topics include cost, applications such as break-even analysis, inventory management and ratio analysis, and budgetary planning and control. 3-credit hours/Asynchronous online
Days/Times: N/A

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-credit hours/Asynchronous online
Instructor: John Winn
Days/Times: N/A

This course is designed to assist the student in developing basic knowledge, skills,values,meanings, and experiences with medical terminology. The course will focus on recognizing, using, and understanding medical terms, prefixes, suffixes, roots, and their combined forms as they apply to the delivery of professional nursing care. 1-credit hour/Asynchronous online
Instructor: Amber Harrelson
Days/Times: N/A