Summer Courses for Current Shenandoah Students

Special pricing rate of $495 per 3 credit course — Save 80% per credit! 

For the Summer I term, Students are required to pay tuition by May 10th, students who enroll after May 10th will be required to pay at the time of registration. The last day to register for any course is the first day of the course.

ASL 101 Beginning American Sign Language I |Asynchronous Online Course

May 31 – July 8

Instructor: Elizabeth O’Connor

This course introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the deaf community including basic vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, grammatical non-manual signals, expressive and receptive signing skills, and deaf culture. Students will also learn conversational/cultural behaviors necessary to hold a beginning-level conversation in ASL with deaf/hard-of-hearing native users of the language. (3 Credits)

BA 107 Personal Money Skills |Asynchronous Online Course

May 31 – July 8

Instructor: Wenbin Tang

In this course, 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. (3 Credits)

BA 112 Mind of the Entrepreneur |Asynchronous Online Course

May 31 – July 8

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. (3 Credits)

BA 303 Legal Environment of Business | Asynchronous Online Course

May 31 – June 28

Instructor: John Winn

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. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: Junior-level standing.

BA 330 Introduction to Finance | Asynchronous Online Course

May 31 – July 8

Instructor: Wenbin Tang

An introduction to all aspects of corporate financial management, including the role of finance in a business organization; the role of financial markets and institutions; interpretation, analysis and forecasting of financial statements; time value of money; the consumption-investment decision; the various instruments of debt and equity; and valuation methods. (3 Credits)

BA 430 Sustainable Business Strategy| Synchronous Online Course

May 31 – July 8 | Tuesday 6:30 – 9:00pm

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. (3 Credits)

Prerequisites: BSB Senior-level standing

BA 469 Digital Analytics | Synchronous Online Course

May 31 – July 8 | Thursday 6:30 -9:00 p.m.

Instructor: Angela Hausman

This course provides cutting-edge analytical skills. Students will learn Google Analytics, including segmentation of visitors, customer lifetime value assessments and multi-channel attribution techniques. Students will learn about social media analytics. This is a hands-on class where students work with a real data set using commonly employed analysis tools. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: BA 360

BIO 121 General Biology I & Lab | Asynchronous Online Course

May 31 – July 8

Instructor: Laurel Rodgers & Laurel Nida

General Biology is a two-course sequence that examines the ideas and methods basic to an understanding of contemporary biology. This first course focuses on the fundamental theories of biology, historically significant discoveries, classification of organisms, the chemical basis of life, cell biology and heredity. Three lecture hours plus a three laboratory hours each week.  (4 Credits)

BIOL 121 General Biology I lab must be taken concurrently.

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

BIO 121 Honors General Biology I | Asynchronous Online Course

May 31 – July 8

Instructors: Laurel Rodgers & Laurel Nida

General Biology is a two-course sequence that examines the ideas and methods basic to an understanding of contemporary biology. This first course focuses on the fundamental theories of biology, historically significant discoveries, classification of organisms, the chemical basis of life, cell biology and heredity. Three lecture hours plus a three laboratory hours each week. (4 Credits)

BIOL 121 General Biology I lab must be taken concurrently.

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

BIO 201 Medical Terminology | Asynchronous Online Course

May 31 – August 20

Instructor: Greg Gallagher

The relationship of word parts to their anatomic and physiologic counterparts will be learned in this course. Students will learn to combine appropriate word parts into complete medical terms, to interpret and explain clinical pathology reports, to interpret and explain clinical laboratory results and be able to use correct abbreviations and medical scribe notation. Accurate pronunciation and spelling of complete terms will be emphasized throughout the course. This course is designed to enhance student experiences in courses such as Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology or other clinically or medically relevant course. (3 Credits)

BIO 260 Microbiology & Lab | Aynchronous Online Course

This course is full

May 31 – July 8

Instructor: Jeffery Bara & Laurel Nida

The fundamental principles of the importance of microorganisms are presented in the course. Topics of course discussions will include the historical importance of microbiology, systematics, microbial metabolism, microbial genetics, biotechnology, pathogenesis, antimicrobial epidemiology and immunology. In addition to traditional learning tools, students will use a variety of multimedia and Internet-based technologies for classroom and laboratory learning experiences. The laboratory will introduce students to the basic techniques for growth and identification of microorganisms. Three lecture hours plus three laboratory hours per week. (4 Credits)

Prerequisite: earned grade of “C-” or better in BIO 121.

Corequisite: BIOL 260 Microbiology lab must be taken concurrently with BIO 260. 

CSC 121 Introduction to Computer Programming I | Synchronous Online Course

This course has been canceled

May 31 – July 8 | Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Instructor: Anne Marchant

This course will introduce students to several topics in computer programming as well as an overview of computer science. It will investigate parts of a program along with several programming techniques and debugging. Students will learn the basics of computer programming, how to write simple programs and develop and implement algorithms to solve problems. No previous​ ​programming experience is required.  (3 Credits)

ENG 101 Composition | Synchronous Online Course

May 31 – July 27 | Monday & Wednesday 11:00 am – 12:35 pm

Instructor: Lisa Wood

Instruction and practice designed to increase competence in communication, with primary emphasis on expository writing. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

ENG 209 Writing About Literature | Synchronous Online Course

May 31 – July 27 | Monday & Wednesday 11:00 am – 12:35 pm

Instructor: Rachael Hammond

This course provides an introduction to the discipline of literary studies, including the vocabulary of literary analysis and theory, and methods of interpreting, researching and writing about literature. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: earned grade of “C-” or better in ENG 101 (or ENG 111 from VCCS).

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

ES 101 Intro to Environmental Studies | Asynchronous Online Course

This course is full

May 31 – July 8

Instructor: Richard Stanford

Intended for anyone interested in the environment, this course addresses the inter-related scientific, technological, economic, social, political and ethical dimensions of environmental issues. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements.

ES 101 Intro to Environmental Studies | Asynchronous Online Course

This course is full

May 31 – July 8

Instructor: Allyson Degrassi

Intended for anyone interested in the environment, this course addresses the inter-related scientific, technological, economic, social, political and ethical dimensions of environmental issues. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements.

ES 101H Intro to Environmental Studies Honors | Asynchronous Online Course

May 31 – July 8

Instructor: Allyson Degrassi

Students in the intro Environmental Studies learn more than how the world works and how humans mess it up! It’s the perfect balance of foundational knowledge between the physical and social sciences. Honors students gain a new perspective to both historical and modern topics. Working closely with me (the professor), you will have the opportunity to investigate an issue of YOUR choice with the goal of bridging the gap between these disciplines. You may present your findings as a talk, poster, movie, song, or dance! (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: 3.5 GPA

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements.

EXSC 130 Intro to Exercise Science | Asynchronous Online Course

May 31 – July 8

Instructor: Barry Parker

This course covers the foundations of exercise science, including history and philosophy, careers, professional organizations, certifications, sub-disciplines, research methods and professional issues. (3 Credits)

EXSC 350 Sport and Exercise Psychology | Asynchronous Online Course

This course is full

May 31 – July 8

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. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: Junior standing or instructor permission

EXSC 352 Nutrition for Health & Performance | Asynchronous Online Course

This course is full

May 31 – August 20

Instructor: Zackary Cicone

This course examines the effect of nutrition on health, exercise training and sport performance. Discussion will focus on essential nutrients and diet analysis, nutritional practices surrounding competition events, the use of ergogenic aids, weight management issues and best nutritional practices for strength, team and endurance athletes. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: BIO 232 with a C-or better.

GLS 101 Introduction to Global Studies | Asynchronous Online Course

May 31 – July 8

Instructor: Eric Leonard

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 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

GWST 100 Intro to Gender & Women’s Studies | Asynchronous Online Course

This course has been canceled

May 31 – July 8

Instructor: Petra Schweitzer

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 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

INT 101 Intro to IT Fundamentals | Synchronous Online Course

This course has been canceled

May 31 – July 8 | Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Instructor: David Scibelli

This course will give students a broad overview of the information technology (IT) field. This will include basics of hardware and software, information representation, storage, and transmission as well as human-computer interfaces. The history of computing and the role of information technology in modern society will be presented.  Students will be introduced to different IT career paths and basic engineering skills such as technical writing, teamwork and keeping an engineering notebook. (3 Credits)

MATH 101 College Algebra | Synchronous Online Course

May 31 – July 8 | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 4:30 – 5:45 pm

Instructor: Teresa Haskeill

This course is an intermediate study of the functions and mathematical principles needed for precalculus. Topics include analyzing, solving and graphing linear, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions.  (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: Math 099 or assignment through the Math Placement Test.

MATH 207 Intro to Statistics | Asynchronous Online Course

May 31 – July 8 

Instructor: Ralph Wojtowicz

A study of elementary statistical methods, probability, estimation, test of hypothesis, regression, correlation and time series. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

MATH 207H Intro to Statistics Honors | Asynchronous Online Course

May 26 – August 15 

Instructor: Ralph Wojtowicz

The Honors section of Math 207 offers an enriched introduction to statistics through exploration of a large, global weather data set containing hourly readings from the past 120 years. Students will apply concepts, tools and methods from statistics, sociology, history, computer science and other fields to formulate and answer questions about climate. Honors Math 207 students will gain experience using data and rigorous methods to formulate and present solutions to problems of global significance. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: 3.5 GPA

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

MCOM 150 Principles of Public Speaking | Synchronous Online Course

May 31 – July 8 | Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Instructor: Matthew Corr

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. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

MCOM 211 Media Ethics | Asynchronous Online Course

This course is full

May 31 – July 8

Instructor: Gina Daddario

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 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

MCOM 350 Business & Professional Communications | Asynchronous Online Course

This course is full

May 31 – July 8

Instructor: Kelley Crowley

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 Credits)

PH 101 Introduction to Public Health | Asynchronous Online Course

May 31 – July 8

Instructor: Scott McClure

Public health is the science and art of preventing disease and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, communities and individuals. This course provides an introduction to public health concepts and practice by examining the purpose, history, organization, functions, and results of public health practice. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

PH 202 Global Health | Asynchronous Online Course

May 31 – July 8

Instructor: Audra Gollenberg

Global health is the study of the biological, social, and environmental factors that contribute to the creation and maintenance of health and disease in populations around the world. These factors include infectious disease, nutrition, economic factors, clean water, pollution, and globalization, among others. This course will introduce students to the study of global health by exploring these topics in detail. (3 Credits)

PSY 101 General Psychology | Asynchronous Online Course

May 31 – July 8

Instructor: Karen Bucher

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 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

PSY 101 General Psychology | Asynchronous Online Course

May 31 – July 8

Instructor: Amanda Tintaya

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 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

PSY 414 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder | Synchronous Online Course

This course is full

May 31 – July 8 | Tuesday 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Instructor: Alida Gibson

This course focuses on Posttraumatic Stress​ ​Disorder (PTSD), including its history, who​ ​suffers from this disorder and the reasons behind it, its traits and characteristics and how they manifest themselves in people, as well as treatment options for those diagnosed. Also, this course considers other anxiety disorders that may​ ​present themselves along with PTSD. (3 Credits)

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology | Synchronous Online Course

This course has been canceled

May 31 – July 8 | Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 1:00 – 3:05 p.m.

Instructor: Sarah Kulzer

Designed to acquaint the student with the general field of sociology, the course surveys sociological concepts, processes and mechanisms of group behavior, the community and its structure, social organization and interaction and culture and personality (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II | Synchronous Online Course

May 31 – July 8 | Monday through Friday  9:00 -10:00 a..m

Instructor: Jason Schmitz

For students with one semester of college Spanish or one to two years of high school Spanish. Students will develop basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with particular emphasis on conversation. Students will increase vocabulary, improve comprehension and fluency, learn to narrate past events, and use more complex structures. (3 Credits)

SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I | Asynchronous Online Course

May 31 – July 8

Instructor: Adela Borrallo-Solis

For students with two semesters of college Spanish or two to three years of high school Spanish. Students will increase vocabulary, improve comprehension and fluency, and will be able to carry out all basic language functions. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

TH 351 History of Theatre | Asynchronous Online Course

May 31 – July 8

Instructor: Carolyn Coulson

This course covers the development of European and Asian drama, theatre architecture, companies and styles from antiquity to the early modern period. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

Special pricing rate of $495 per 3 credit course — Save 80% per credit! 

For the Summer II term, Students are required to pay tuition by June 15th, students who enroll after June 15th will be required to pay at the time of registration. The last day to register for any course is the first day of the course.

ASL 102 Beg American Sign Language II | Asynchronous Online Course

July 11 – August 20

Instructor: Beth O’Connor

This course is for students who have demonstrated competency in American Sign Language (ASL) through the first semester of university instruction. Students will continue to build their knowledge of the fundamentals of ASL used by the deaf community including vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, grammatical non-manual signals, expressive and receptive signing skills and deaf culture. Students will also expand their knowledge of conversational/cultural behaviors necessary to hold a beginning-level conversation in ASL with deaf/hard-of-hearing native users of the language. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: ASL 101.

BA 212 Principles of Managerial Accounting | Asynchronous Online Course

July 11 – August 20

Instructor: Martin Mulyadi

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 Credits)

Prerequisite: BA 211

BA 395 Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management | Asynchronous Online Course

July 11 – August 20

Instructor: Gokce Palak

This course considers operations and supply chain management as a management process across the full spectrum of business from the sourcing of raw materials to delivery of goods and services to the final consumers. Operations and supply chain management integrates procurement, production and logistics processes to provide a seamless and efficient delivery of the final product or service to the final consumers. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: Junior level standing and BA 302

 

BA 475 Digital Marketing Practicum| Synchronous Online Course

July 11 – August 20 | Thursday 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Instructor: Angela Hausman

In this course, students select a local company or non-profit wishing to improve the performance of their digital marketing programs. Students will assess the performance of the existing digital assets, if any, then develop and implement a strategy to improve performance using tactics learned in earlier digital marketing classes. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: BA 466 & BA 469

BIO 316 Genetics | Synchronous Online Course

July 11 – August 20 | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00 – 9:30 am

Instructor: Laura Haubrick

In this course, basic principles of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genetics are applied to the study of biological function at the molecular, cellular and organismal levels. Topics include how biological variation results from meiotic recombination, mutation and selection; chromosome structure and karyotype alterations; pedigree analysis; analysis of Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance patterns; population genetics; gene structure and expression; and epigenetics. Recitation will focus on genetics problem solving using concepts learned in lecture. (3 Credits)

Prerequisites: Earned a “C-” or better in BIO 121 and BIO 122
Corequisite: Enrolled in BIOR 316

ES 101 Intro to Environmental Studies | Asynchronous Online Course

This course is full

July 11 – August 20

Instructor: Richard Stanford

Intended for anyone interested in the environment, this course addresses the inter-related scientific, technological, economic, social, political and ethical dimensions of environmental issues. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

GLS 101 Introduction to Global Studies | Asynchronous Online Course

July 11 – August 20

Instructor: Eric Leonard

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 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

GWST 100 Intro-Gender & Women’s Studies | Asynchronous Online Course

July 11 – August 20

Instructor: Petra Schweitzer

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 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

INT 220 Web Design | Asynchronous Online Course

This course has been canceled

July 11 – August 20

Instructor: Suhaib Obeidt

This course is an introduction to web design concepts and technology. It covers the fundamentals of the Internet, browsers, web servers, and web programming languages. Students will gain extensive practical experience using HTML and CSS. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite or Corequisite: INT 101

KIN 477 Principles are & Philosophy of Coaching  | Asynchronous Online Course

July 11 – August 20

Instructor: Philip Liversedge

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. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing

KNS 252 Personal & Community Health | Asynchronous Online Course

July 11 – August 20

Instructor: Philip Liversedge

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. (3 Credits)

MATH 102 Precalculus| Asynchronous Online Course

July 11 – August 20

Instructor: David Yablonski

This precalculus course is for students continuing their study of mathematics. Topics include trigonometry, conics, non-Euclidean coordinates, basic principles of sums and series and other topics.  (3 Credits)

Prerequisites: Math 101 or assignment​ t​hrough the Math Placement Test.

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

MCOM 150 Principles of Public Speaking | Synchronous Online Course

July 11 – August 20 | Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 – 12:30 pm

Instructor: Andrew Babb

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. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

MCOM 211 Media Ethics | Asynchronous Online Course

July 11 – August 20

Instructor: Gina Daddario

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 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

MCOM 350 Business & Professional Communications | Asynchronous Online Course

July 11 – August 20

Instructor: Kelley Crowley

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 Credits)

MULT 273 History of Rock Music | Asynchronous Online Course

July 11 – August 20

Instructor: Alanna Tierno

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 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

MUTC 99 Music Fundamentals | Synchronous Online Course

This course has been canceled

July 11 – August 20 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 – 11:30 am

Instructor: Rachel Short

This is a preparatory course for MUTC 115  required of any student who does not meet the minimum threshold score on the music theory diagnostic exam. The course involves a review of music fundamentals including pitch reading in treble and bass clefs, basic rhythm and meter, key signatures, scales, intervals and triads. Students will receive a grade of “S” or “U” only. This course fulfills no curricular requirements (2 Pre-College Level Credita)

SPAN 202, Intermediate Spanish II | Asynchronous Online Course

This course is full

July 11 – August 20

Instructor: Adela Borrallo-Solis

For students with three semesters of college Spanish or three to four years of high school Spanish. Students will increase vocabulary and improve comprehension and fluency. By the end of the course, students will have been exposed to essentially all of the structure of the language and will be able to follow a conversation between native speakers at normal speed. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or Spanish Placement Exam.

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements.