Category: Programs and Courses

Principles of Microeconomics (ECON 202), CRN: 30386, offered online, dives into how households and businesses make decisions, how competition shapes prices, and how issues like regulation, globalization and environmental policy affect everyday choices. A smart pick for anyone who wants to understand the forces behind what we buy, sell and value.

With the World Cup on the horizon and sports booming at every level, Sociology of Coaching (SMGT 750D), CRN: 31094, offered online this summer, digs into what coaches really do and why it matters. Explore the social forces that shape coaching, from youth leagues to the pros, and examine the impact coaches have both on and off the field.

Looking for classes that check Gen Ed boxes and spark creativity? Fall 2026 general education courses in dance and theatre give you the chance to explore performance, storytelling and movement, all while earning credit.

These classes are designed to be engaging, interactive and a refreshing break from the ordinary lecture routine. Register early and grab a spot for fall 2026.

• Dance Appreciation (DANC 140); Online, second eight weeks – 13825; Online – 13824
• Theatre Appreciation (THEA 143); Online, second eight weeks – 13786; Online – 13841
• Dance History (DANC 225); TR, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. – 13780

Summer isn’t just for downtime – it’s a great chance to knock out general education requirements while exploring interesting topics and keeping momentum going. The School of Performing Arts’ summer 2026 gen ed courses, including Dance Appreciation, CRN: 31035, and Theatre Appreciation, CRN: 31036, are designed to be engaging, flexible and student‑friendly, with options that fit busy summer schedules.

Whether looking at a classroom setting, office training or on-site learning, the online summer course Emerging Educational Tech (CI 787), CRN: 30111, provides practice in using different online and offline technologies for educational or instructional use. Students will see cutting-edge uses of different GenAI programs along with other tech and toys.

Explore the AI behind search engines, recommendation systems and conversational tools. Information Retrieval (CS 775), CRN: 31275, covers core techniques — like web search, document ranking and recommender systems — and how LLMs boost accuracy and personalization. You’ll also build hands‑on information‑retrieval applications. Course meets from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in Jabara Hall

Discover the art of dance from the audience’s point of view in Dance Appreciation (DANC 140), CRN 31035. This online gen‑ed course explores dance through lectures, discussion, readings, videos and films, with optional studio participation. Open to everyone and perfect for students curious about movement, culture and performance.

Explore how public health protects and shapes communities in Introduction to Public Health (PHS 101), CRN: 30931, offered online this summer. This course covers core principles, key concepts and the social, environmental and biological factors that influence health outcomes. Learn how public health tools are used to tackle today’s biggest local, national and global challenges.

Love words? Obsessed with how language works? Introduction to English Linguistics (LING/ENGL 315), CRN: 30477, is your gateway into the world of linguistics. You’ll explore everything from speech sounds to sentence patterns and discover the hidden rules behind everyday English in this online course.

Curious why the economy booms, busts or bounces back? Enroll now in the online Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 201), CRN: 30385, this summer to explore how markets work, what drives inflation and unemployment, and how recessions unfold. Dig into money, banking, the Federal Reserve and the global forces shaping everyday life.