Summer Courses For Rising High School Seniors

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)

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.

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. 

CSC 121 Intro to Computer Programming | Synchronous Online Course

May 30 – June 30| Monday through Thursday 3:30-5:00 p.m., Friday asynchronous meetings

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

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. 

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 Intro to Statistics| 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. 

MULT 255 History of American Popular Song | Asynchronous Online Course

May 30-July 7

Instructor: Carla Ponti

This course explores the history and development of American popular song since 1900. The course will examine genre, performance practice, and how popular music intersects with the music industry. (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)

REL 203 Rel Diversity & Civic Cooperation | Synchronous Online Course

Canceled

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

June 15 – July 18* | Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 10-11:15 a.m. 

*Please note the different start and end date

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 | Asynchronous Online Course

May 30-August 19

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

MATH 102 Precalculus | Asynchronous Online Course

Canceled

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. 

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

July 10- August 19 | Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 9:30-10:45 a.m.

Instructor: Salli Hamilton

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. 

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.