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 10, students who enroll after May 10 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 |Synchronous Online Course

May 30 – July 7 | Wednesday 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Instructor: Becky Marks

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 30 – July 7

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 211 Principles of Financial Accounting | Asynchronous Online Course

May 30 – July 7

Instructor: Yunita Anwar

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. (3 Credits)

BA 303 Legal Environment of Business | Asynchronous Online Course

May 30 – July 7

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. Prerequisite: Junior-level standing. (3 Credits)

Pre-requisites: Take 54.0 credits earning junior-level standing. – Must be completed prior to taking this course.

BA 330 Introduction to Finance | Asynchronous Online Course

May 30 – July 7

Instructor: Wenbin Tang

This course is 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)

Pre-requisites:  BA-211 and BA-203 – Must be completed prior to taking this course.

BIO 111 Biology & Society | Asynchronous Online Course

May 30 -July 7

Instructor: Laurel Rodgers & Laurel Nida

This non-majors course surveys basic concepts of the biological sciences through research projects, class discussions and lab exercises. Students will examine the nature of science and gain insight into many of the social implications of scientific knowledge, including how information gained through scientific study is used to develop public policy and make informed decisions. This course addresses competencies for Virginia state elementary (K-6) teacher licensure. (4 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

BIO 111 Honors Biology & Society | Asynchronous Online Course

May 30 -July 7

Instructor: Laurel Rodgers & Laurel Nida

This non-majors course surveys basic concepts of the biological sciences through research projects, class discussions and lab exercises. Students will examine the nature of science and gain insight into many of the social implications of scientific knowledge, including how information gained through scientific study is used to develop public policy and make informed decisions. This course addresses competencies for Virginia state elementary (K-6) teacher licensure. (4 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

BIO 121 General Biology & Biology Lab | Asynchronous Online Course

May 30-July 7

Instructors: Michael Zimmerman & 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 30-July 7

Instructor: Gregory 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 340 Evolution| Asynchronous Online Course

May 30-July 7

Instructor: Jeffery Bara

This course examines the principles and mechanisms of evolutionary biology at all levels: molecular, organismal, population, species and above. Evolution will be examined from both historical and contemporary perspectives, but emphasis will be placed on the use and application of modern concepts and techniques to resolve evolutionary questions. (3 Credits)

Prerequisites: earned grades of “C-” or better in BIO 121, BIO 122 and BIO 316.

CSC 121 Intro to Computer Programming | Synchronous Online Course

May 30 – July 24 | Monday through Thursday 3:30-5:00 p.m. & asynchronous on Friday

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)

Requirements: MacBook less than 4 years old, an up-to-date Chrome web browser, and high speed internet connection

EC 211 Principles of Macroeconomics | Asynchronous Online Course

May 30 – July 7 

Instructor: TBA

Principles and problems of macroeconomics: national income, employment, inflation, economic growth, monetary and fiscal policy, interest rates, international economics and alternative economic systems.  (3 Credits)

ENG 101 Composition | Asynchronous Online Course

May 30-July 7

Instructor: Lisa Wood, Archie Painter

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 30-July 26 | Mondays & Wednesdays 11:00 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

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

May 30-July 7

Instructors: 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)

ES 101 Intro to Environmental Studies | Asynchronous Online Course

May 30-July 7

Instructors: 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 Honors Intro to Environmental Studies | Asynchronous Online Course

May 30-July 7

Instructors: 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. 

EXSC 310 Motor Learning and Control | Asynchronous Online Course

May 30-August 19

Instructor: Bradley Bowser

This course is designed to provide students with a knowledge and understanding of the acquisition and control of motor skills. Course content deals with characteristic motor development patterns with concentration on fundamental locomotor, non-locomotor, manipulative skills and perceptual motor development. The principles and theories discussed in this course will provide a framework that can be applied to clinical practice, coaching and teaching. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: Take BIO-231 with minimum grade of C- – Must be completed prior to taking this course.

EXSC 350 Sport & Exercise Psychology | Asynchronous Online Course

May 30-July 7

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

GEO 101 Physical Geography | Aynchronous Online Course

May 30-July 7

Instructor: Joshua Kincaid

An examination of the spatial patterns and processes of Earth’s physical features. Using case studies, discussions, and laboratory exercises, the course will examine earth-sun geometry, atmospheric dynamics, landforms, soils, vegetation patterns, and internal dynamics. Interactions between human activities and the physical environment will also be explored. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

GLS 101 Intro to Global Studies | Asynchronous Online Course

May 30-July 7

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. 

INT 101 Intro to IT Fundamentals | Asynchronous Online Course

May 30-July 7

Instructor: Fadi Abuamara

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)

Some synchronous meetings may be needed.

MATH 101 College Algebra | Synchronous Online Course

May 30-July 7 | Monday through Friday 9:00-10:15 a.m.

Instructor: Teresa Haskiell

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 | Asynchronous Online Course

May 30-July 7

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. 

MCOM 150 Principles of Public Speaking | Synchronous Online Course

May 30-July 7 | Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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

May 30-July 7

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 Communication | Asynchronous Online Course

May 30-August 19

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 275 Western Art Music Appreciation | Asynchronous Online Course

May 30-July 7

Instructor: Carla Ponti

A survey of Western European art music representing all periods and genres. Emphasis on basic terminology and knowledge of standard musical works. (3 Credits)

PH 101 Introduction to Public Health| Asynchronous Online Course

May 30-July 7

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 30-July 7

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 30-July 7

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)

PSY 222 Lifespan Development | Synchronous Online Course

May 30-July 7 | Tuesday 9:30-10:45 a.m.

Instructor: Addie Jones

This course focuses on physical, social, emotional and cognitive human development from conception to the end of life, and the complex interaction between individuals and their socio-cultural environment. Relevant developmental theories, issues and research will also be addressed. (3 Credits)

PSY 414 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder | Synchronous Online Course

May 30-July 7 | Tuesday 2:00-4:00 p.m.

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)

REL 203 Rel Diversity & Civic Cooperation | Synchronous Online Course

May 30-July 7 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00-1:50 p.m.

Instructor: Kevin Minister

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. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

SHEN 110 Speaking Your Truth(s) | Synchronous Online Course

May 30-July 20 | Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday, & Thursday 9-10:30 a.m.

Instructor: Angela Hausman

In this course, students will study the traits of effective communicators and explore and develop their oral communication skills. Emphasis is placed on authenticity, personal development, audience awareness and speaking with confidence. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

SHEN 120 Pursuing Happiness: The Art & Science of Decision Making | Synchronous Online Course

May 30-June 27 | Monday through Friday 8 – 9:30 a.m.

Instructor: Karen Bucher

This interdisciplinary course examines the concept, correlates, causes and consequences of happiness, with an emphasis on providing students with empirically supported decision-making strategies to flourish and experience subjective well-being in their own lives. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

SLP 400 Introduction to Communication Disorders | Synchronous Online Course

May 30-August 19 | Tuesday & Thursday 12:30-1:45 p.m.

Instructor: Katrina Miller

This course provides an overview of communication disorders (CD) including: speech, language, cognition, and hearing, along with their effects on patients, families and caregivers. The classifications, descriptions and pathologies of these disorders, as well as their evaluation and treatments, are discussed. The effects of linguistic diversity and culture on communication will be introduced. In addition, the role and professional responsibilities of the speech-language pathologist along with requirements to enter the profession are explored. (3 Credits)

SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II | Synchronous Online Course

May 30-July 7 | Monday through Friday 9:00-9:50 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 30-July 7

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 245 Text and Context| Asynchronous Online Course

May 30-July 7

Instructor: Carolyn Coulson

This course focuses on critical analysis of dramatic literature as preparation for production and performance. Working primarily with scripts from the nineteenth century to the present, students will examine core textual elements within the plays’ cultural contexts and their transformation into physical theatrical production elements. (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 15, students who enroll after June 15 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 | Synchronous Online Course

July 10 – August 19 | Wednesday 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Instructor: Becky Marks

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 10 – August 19 

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)

CSC 122 Intro to Computer Programming II| Asynchronous Online Course

July 10 – August 19

Instructor: TBA

This course is a continuation of CSC 121. In this course, students will develop advanced computer programming skills and the ability to write longer programs. The course will combine lecture and workshop to allow students to further develop skills in computer programming. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: Earned grade of “C-” or better in CSC121. 

EC 212 Principles of Microeconomics| Asynchronous Online Course

July 10-August 19

Instructor: TBD

Principles and problems of microeconomics: price, value and distribution, and economic decision making under different market structures. Emphasis is placed on the efficient allocation of resources by firms and owners of the factors of production. (3 Credits)

ES 101 Intro to Environmental Studies| Asynchronous Online Course

July 10-August 19

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.

EXSC 352 Nutrition for Health & Performance | Asynchronous Online Course

July 10 – August 19

Instructor: Jessica Sansone

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 Intro to Global Studies| Asynchronous Online Course

July 10 – August 19

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

July 10 – August 19

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. 

KNS 252 Personal & Community Health| Asynchronous Online Course

July 10 – August 19

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 10 – August 19

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. 

MATH 207 Intro to Statistics | Synchronous Online Course

July 10 – August 19 | Monday through Friday 10:00-11:15 a.m.

Instructor: Chase Mathison

A study of elementary statistical methods, probability, estimation, test of hypothesis, regression, correlation and time series. Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra and one year of geometry. (3 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

MCOM 211 Media Ethics | Asynchronous Online Course

July 10 – August 19

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 Communication| Asynchronous Online Course

July 10 – August 19

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)

PHYS 105 The Physical Universe Lecture and Lab  | Asynchronous Online Course

July 10 – August 19 

Instructor: Mazin Khasawneh

This is a conceptual survey course covering the basic principles of physics and space science. Emphasis will be placed on developing an appreciation of the subject as it relates to everyday phenomena and to socially relevant physical science issues. The course is specifically designed for the non-technical student and requires only minimal fluency in mathematics. (4 Credits)

This course fulfills ShenEd requirements. 

PSY 101 General Psychology | Asynchronous Online Course

July 10 – August 19

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 222 Lifespan Development| Synchronous Online Course

July 10 – August 19 | Tuesday 9:30-10:45 a.m.

Instructor: Addie Jones

This course focuses on physical, social, emotional and cognitive human development from conception to the end of life, and the complex interaction between individuals and their socio-cultural environment. Relevant developmental theories, issues and research will also be addressed. (3 Credits)

SPAN 202, Intermediate Spanish II | Asynchronous Online Course

July 10 – August 19

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.