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SUMMER Immersion

You’re invited to attend... Summer 2026 Immersion at Millikin University.

In this catalog you will find a wide range of courses and flexible meeting times.

We’ve designed our course offerings to fit the needs of

• Current Millikin Students

• Students attending other universities who want to earn credits while home for break

• High School Students wanting to gain credits in escrow

We discounted tuition for our Summer 2026 Immersion courses and made it easy for you to enroll. You can register any one of the following ways:

• Online: http://www.millikin.edu/immersion

• Phone: 217 424 6217

• In-person: Registrar’s Office Gorin Hall, Room 16

You can find the registration form in the back of the class listings or online (see above link).

This summer we are offering several ONLINE courses to make it easy for students not in the central Illinois area to have access to top-quality Millikin education.

Look at the range of offerings prepared by our creative faculty. I think you’ll find that summer is a great time to develop new skills or to concentrate on a course you want (or need) to take. An immersion course can help you graduate early, improve your g rade point average, or provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Join us for a great summer of learning,

Dr.

Jennifer Schroeder

Interim Director, Immersion Programs

Millikin University adheres to the following policy with regards to the recruitment and admission of students, awarding financial aid or other assistance, provision and management of housing facilities, counseling of students, employment of individuals, th e conduct of University sponsored programs or events, and the overall administration of the University . No person shall, on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, national or ethnic origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored by the Universit y.

Calendar

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 – Registration begins for Summer immersion term.

Last day to register for immersion classes will be the day before each class starts.

Monday, May 18, 2026 – Summer immersion term begins (see course descriptions for actual start and end dates for classes).

Scheduled Courses

This bulletin contains a list of courses planned for Summer immersion. Students should be aware that most of these courses have enrollment limits and thus, seats may be limited. It is also possible that some courses will be canceled due to low enrollment. Therefore, students should include alternates on the Registration Form.

Priority in registration for oversubscribed courses is given to degree candidates at Millikin University.

Internship/Independent/Directed Study

In addition to the scheduled courses in this bulletin, a limited number of Millikin faculty are available for internship/independent study/directed study courses during the Summer immersion term.

One academic credit is given for every 40 hours of internship, and every internship must be approved through the appropriate department. The internship, independent study, and directed study fees are set at $499 per credit hour plus a $22 per credit hour university fee. Credit willNOTbegrantedforexperiencespriorto registrationfortheinternship.Nointernship registrationwillbeacceptedafterJune 26, 2026

To receive academic credit for internship/independent study/directed study courses, students must complete their registration at the University. A Millikin faculty member serves as a supervisor and, generally, a plan for the internship/independent study/directed study is discussed well in advance. The student and faculty supervisor shall complete the approved individual study contract form available from the Registrar. This form and the required paperwork must be filed with the Registrar by Friday, June 26, 2026, for the Summer immersion term. In most areas, it is the student’s responsibility to arrange the details of the internship.

Faculty/stafftuitionwaiversdonotapplyto internship/independentstudy/directed study courses.

Registration Procedures

Registration for Millikin students may be completed in person at the Registrar’s Office (Gorin Hall) or online beginning Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Payment may be mailed or made in person at the Office of Student Financial Services in Shilling Hall, Room 119.

*Onlineregistrationfor Summer immersion coursesclosesthedaybeforethecoursestarts.

Continuing Millikin Students

Students currently enrolled as degree candidates at Millikin University may enroll in Summer immersion courses by registering online.

New Millikin Students

Students who have been admitted to Millikin for Fall 2026 may enroll in the Summer Immersion term courses. Courses taken during summer will become a part of the student’s Millikin

transcript. The student should submit the Registration Form, found on the back page of this bulletin, to the Registrar’s Office.

Visiting Students

Full or part-time students attending other colleges or universities may enroll as visiting students for an immersion term. Visiting students are responsible for verifying with their home institutions that the courses they take at Millikin are appropriate to their academic plans and can be transferred to the home institution.

Visiting students may enroll online <https://millikin.my.salesforcesites.com/Inquiry/TargetX_Base__InquiryForm# ?formId=a0ARo000005aqzhMAA&formType=ap plication >

Alternatively, visiting students may complete the .pdf Registration Form found in this bulletin or available online at <http://www.millikin.edu/immersion >. The Registration Form should be submitted to the Registrar’s Office.

Millikin University Registrar’s Office 1184 W. Main St. Decatur, IL 62522 217-424-6217

Current High School Students or Recent High School Graduates

Millikin invites high school students to enroll with special student status. This option is appropriate for juniors or seniors who have strong academic preparation (generally a B or better average in related high school courses). High school students should complete and submit the Registration Form, found in this bulletin, or available online at <http://www.millikin.edu/immersion >.

The Registration Form should be submitted to the Registrar’s Office.

Immersion courses may be applied toward a Millikin degree if the student is admitted later and enrolls as a degree candidate. Students may be able to transfer these courses to other institutions.

Tuition and Other Charges

Scheduled one credit courses - $499

Scheduled two credit courses - $998

Scheduled three credit courses - $1497

Scheduled four credit courses - $1995

Internship - $499 per credit

Independent Study - $499 per credit

Directed Study - $499 per credit

University-wide comprehensive fee - $23.00 per credit

Online course fee - $20.00 per credit

Big Blue Access book fee - $23.00 per credit

Tuition and fees will be billed to the student It is advisable to remit payment as soon as the registration is processed. Payment can be made online or in person at the Office of Student Financial Services, Shilling Hall, Room 119, or by mail to:

Millikin University Office of Student Financial Services 1184 W. Main St. Decatur, IL 62522 217-424-6312

Email the Registrar at aberry@millikin.edu

IMPORTANT REFUND INFORMATION:

University Tuition Refund Schedule –Summer Immersion Term

Withdrawal from courses (including ONLINE courses):

Tuition Refunds

Withdrawalfromanycourse

• There is a full refund before 8:00 a.m. of the first day of class

• There is a 50% refund through 5:00 p.m. of the first day of class

• There is no refund after 5:00 p.m. of the first day of class

Each student is financially responsible for courses in which they are enrolled. If it becomes necessary to drop a course, the student is responsible for submitting the proper form (available in the Registrar’s Office). Simplynot attendingorceasingtoattendaclassdoes not constitute a formalwithdrawal. The instructor cannot withdraw the student; proper paperwork must be completed at the Registrar’s Office. If you must withdraw and are unable to come to the University to complete the proper paperwork due to extenuating circumstances, you may call the Registrar’s Office at 217424-6217 or email the Registrar, Alex Berry at aberry@millikin.edu

Insufficient Enrollment

The University reserves the right to cancel courses for which there is insufficient enrollment. Courses may be canceled for other unforeseen circumstances as well.

Attendance

Due to the short duration of Summer term courses, attendance is imperative. Each faculty member establishes an individual definition of satisfactory classroom attendance and informs students of this policy. Students are expected to attend regularly scheduled class meetings and laboratory sessions.

It is the student’s responsibility to report circumstances regarding their absence to the instructor as soon as possible. In the event a student has difficulty reaching the instructor to report an absence, the Student Success Center will assist the student at 217-362-6224.

In case of an emergency that could close the University, please contact Campus Public Safety at 217-464-8888.

Final Examinations

Final examinations for most courses will be given at the last scheduled class meeting. The specific hour will be announced by the instructor.

Course Evaluations

We provide a convenient online approach for evaluating each course. You will receive email instructions prior to the end of your immersion term course about how to log in to myMillikin to complete the evaluation process, and you will have until the end date of the class to complete the evaluation. All answers and comments are anonymous, reported back to the faculty and administrators as data from students in the class. Comments are reported back as text without names attached. Your evaluations are an important contribution in the development of the highest quality learning experiences possible at Millikin University.

Grading

Grades are posted online at the end of the immersion term and can be accessed using your Self-Service Card within myMillikin. Incomplete grades awarded for course work must be resolved by the eighth week of the following semester. If an incomplete is not resolved by that time, a grade of ‘F’ will be recorded. The full policy regarding incomplete grades is listed in the current Millikin University Bulletin.

Library Facilities

The library will be open most days and some early evenings during the immersion session. Full hours are posted on the library’s web site, at <https://www.millikin.edu/staley/aboutlibrary>.

Housing

For questions about campus housing during the immersion period, please contact Campus Life at 217-424-6395 or via email at campuslife@millikin.edu before May 1, 2025.

Student Accommodations

Students who are seeking classroom accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act should submit documentation to the Office of Student Success at the time of registration.

Classrooms

Classroom assignments will be posted online at myMillikin Go to your Self-Service card, then Student, then Course Listings, and select term: Summer 2026. Then select subject for course and submit. Classroom assignments are listed in your schedule. You may also contact the Registrar’s Office for classroom assignments at 217-424-6217.

Technology Help

If you have never attended Millikin and need help with any technology issues (such as account help, network connection, wireless device connection, etc.), please visit the Help Desk area in Shilling Hall Room 106 MondayFriday between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. The Help Desk is also available by phone at 217362-6488, or email at infotech@millikin.edu

Technology help and resources can be found online as well at https://www.millikin.edu/IT.

Additional Information

Additional information is available from the Immersion Office, Shilling Hall, Room 209, at 217-424-6205.

The Immersion term course offerings, meeting times, and room assignments are subject to change.

Questions about admission and registration issues should be directed to Alex Berry, Registrar, Room 16, Gorin Hall, phone 217-4246217 or email the Registrar at aberry@millikin.edu.

INDEX OF SUMMER

2026 COURSES

Offered May 18 – June 12, 2026:

110-01 (CRN: 50356) –

350-01 (CRN: 50355) – 20th Century

(CRN: 50398)

355-V1 (CRN: 50421) –

(CRN: 50407)

Offered May 18 – July 10, 2026 BI 102-01 (CRN: 50403) – The Science

(CRN:

Offered June 15 –

June 15 – August 7, 2026

(CRN:

(CRN: 50415)

(CRN: 50416) –

(CRN: 50433)

(CRN: 50360) – Music

MT 114-01 (CRN: 50359) – Aural

(CRN:

CO 230-V1 (CRN: 50414) – Public and Professional

CO 230-V2 (CRN: 50415) – Public & Professional Speaking ............................................................p.

CO 250-V1 (CRN: 50416) –

(CRN: 50356) –

(CRN: 50357) –

(CRN: 50355)

EC 100-V1 (CRN: 50417) – Principles of Microeconomics ...............................................................p.

ED 120-01 (CRN: 50395) – Intro to American

ED 210-01 (CRN: 50396) – Human Development K-12

(CRN: 50397)

(CRN: 50400)

ED 350-01 (CRN: 50398) –

105-01 (CRN: 50409) – Stars and Galaxies Lab

SO 220-01 (CRN: 50410) – Sociology of Popular Culture and Media ................................................p.

(CRN: 50411) – Economy and Society .........................................................................p.

ONLINE SYNCHRONOUS COURSES: EN 181-01 (CRN: 50434) – University Writing .............................................................................p.

EN 220-01 (CRN: 50405) – Middle Ages on Film ...........................................................................p.

IN-PERSON COURSES: BI 102-01 (CRN: 50403) – The Science of Nearly Everything

CH 122-01 (CRN: 50404) – General Chemistry ll

CO 230-01 (CRN: 50413) – Public & Professional Speaking ...........................................................p.

ED 306-01 (CRN: 50399) – Elementary Science Methods

MT 112-01 (CRN: 50360) – Music History ...................................................................................p. 14

MT 114-01 (CRN: 50359) – Aural Skills ll p. 14

STUDIES COURSES:

(CRN: 50398)

(CRN: 50421)

(CRN: 50410)

In addition to courses listed in this bulletin, we have faculty available for individualized instruction. Please call the Registrar’s Office at 217-424-6217 or email the Registrar, Alex Berry, at aberry@millikin.edu to let us help you find a summer immersion course you are seeking.

AC251-V1 (CRN: 50412)

Intermediate Accounting I

Instructor: Nicole Allen

In-depth study underlying assumptions and principles used in preparation of basic financial statements. Analysis of elements of the balance sheet, including current assets, inventory, and long-term assets. Includes problems of valuation and revenue recognition.

Class Dates: June 15 – August 7, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: Online/Moodle

Number of Credits: 3

BI102-01 (CRN: 50403)

The Science of Nearly Everything Instructor: Chris Smaga

How do we know what we know? Following Bill Bryson’s book “A Short History of Nearly Everything”, this course will explore the science underlying wonders of the natural world: the origin of the universe, the atom, weather/climate, the evolution and extinction of life, disease, modern technology, etc., emphasizing how foundational scientific discoveries have led to innovations that advance civilization. A combination of book readings, discussions, lectures, and laboratory activities/experiences will be used to further demonstrate the process of science through the scientific method, critical thinking, and writing, with opportunities for students to explore topics that pique their interest through scientific inquiry. Satisfies the Natural Science with Laboratory Experience (NSLE) University Studies requirement.

Class Dates: May 18 – July 10, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: R, 10:00-12:50 plus Online Asynchronous.

Number of Credits: 4

CH122-01 (CRN: 50404)

General Chemistry ll

Instructor: Paris Barnes

This course is designed to be the first course for chemistry majors who received proficiency credit for CH121 and to be the principal followup of CH121 or CH131 for students in the natural sciences. The course is linked to a three-hour lab.

Class Dates: June 15 – August 7, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: MWF 11:00 – 12:30 pm, TR 9:00 – 12:00

Number of Credits: 4

CO230-01 (CRN: 50413)

Public & Professional Speaking

Instructor: Bridget Ploessl

Students will practice the skills necessary for interpersonal and group communications in professional settings. This includes the use of communication technologies for presentations and meetings. Fulfills the University Studies Oral Communication Studies Requirement.

Class Dates: June 15 – August 7, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: TR 6:00 – 8:50 pm Number of Credits: 3

CO230-V1 (CRN: 50414)

Public & Professional Speaking

Instructor: Sarah Drake

Class Dates: May 18 – July 10, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: Online Number of Credits: 3

CO230-V2 (CRN: 50415)

Public & Professional Speaking

Instructor: Sarah Drake

Class Dates: June 15 – August 7, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: Online Number of Credits: 3

CO250-V1 (CRN: 50416)

Written Business Communication

Instructor: Kalli Collins

Students will prepare clear, concise, thorough, fact-based content and deliver it through the appropriate method and message for an intended audience. This includes preparing summaries and analysis of current events and typical business and employment situations. Methods include reports, letters, email, and social media.

Class Dates: June 15 – August 7, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: Online Asynchronous Number of Credits: 3

DA110-01 (CRN: 50356)

Dance Appreciation

Instructor: Jennifer Hand

This course compares ancient and modern dance forms along with their functions, and examines the contributions of individual dancers, dance companies, and choreographers within a framework of cultural heritage, world politics, human rights, social values, and pop culture. No physical dance is required.

Class Dates: May 18 – June 12, 2026

Meeting Times: Online Asynchronous Number of Credits: 3

DA110-02 (CRN: 50357)

Dance Appreciation

Instructor: Jennifer Hand

Class Dates: June 15 – July 10, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: Online Asynchronous Number of Credits: 3

DA350-01 (CRN: 50355)

20th Century Dance History

Instructor: Kyle Ayers

An overview of various dance forms developed and/or popularized in the United States during the 20th Century. This class will highlight significant historical figures, events, and dance companies that have had an impact on the landscape of dance as an American cultural artifact, and will address historical and contemporary issues in the field

Class Dates: May 18 – June 12, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: Online Asynchronous Number of Credits: 3

EC100-V1 (CRN: 50417)

Principles of Macroeconomics

Instructors: Jay Sexton

This course examines the basic economic concepts and their application to problems of broad public policy, such as inflation, unemployment, and international economic relations. The special role of the government in the economy through taxation, expenditur es, and monetary policy and regulation. Economic growth, development and different economic systems. A general education course. Prerequisite: University mathematics competency.

Prerequisite(s):

Minimum Grade of D- in Undergraduate level IS120 or MA091 or MA098 or MA109 or MA110

or MA120 or MA130 or MA160 or MA1XX or PS201 or SO201

Or ACT Math 19 or SAT Mathematics 500 or SAT Math Section Score 486 or Math Placement

Score (Compass) 2

Class Dates: May 18 - July 6, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: Online Number of Credits: 3

ED120-01 (CRN: 50395)

Intro to American Education

Instructor: Karen Lauritzen

Problems concerning the nature and aims of American education, the curriculum, the organization and administration of a school system are studied with respect to their historical development and the philosophical issues to which they are related. Special emphasis is placed on the present strengths and weaknesses of American schools and upon the potential value of educational innovations. The professional role of the teacher will be examined with special attention given to the professional standards that prospective teachers must meet.

Class Dates: June 15 – July 10, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: Online Asynchronous Number of Credits: 3

ED210-01 (CRN: 50396)

Human Development K-12

Instructor: Melissa Miller

Study of child and adolescent development. Major theories of intellectual, social, and emotional development will be surveyed, as well as stages of physical development. Addresses problems unique to adolescents, such as adolescent egocentrism, body image issues, and substance abuse. Students will examine instructional implications for teachers of developing adolescents. In-school case study and individual tutoring are required.

Prerequisite: ED120 and ED 170 or ME 251, all with a C- or higher

Class Dates: May 18 – July 10, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: Online Asynchronous Number of Credits: 3

ED306-01 (CRN: 50399)

Elementary Science Methods

Instructor: Chris Cunnings

This is a course in the methods of teaching and assessing physical science, life science, and Earth and space science in 1-6 classrooms. Students plan and teach an inquiry lesson that is aligned with state and national standards and benchmarks. Emphasis is placed on developing a working knowledge of the nature and progress of science.

Prerequisite: Sophomore Block courses and admission to the School of Education (or consent of Director of the School of Education).

Class Dates: June 15 – August 7, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: T, 4:00 – 7:00PM Number of Credits: 3

ED310-01 (CRN: 50397)

Creating Communities of Learners

Instructor: Melissa Miller

Addresses principles of individual and group motivation and communication as well as strategies of management and discipline that will assist students to create positive learning communities that foster positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. Case descriptions and microteaching will assist candidates to solve classroom behavioral and motivation problems. Applications of discipline and learning theories will be examined to enable the development of proactive and preventive classroom management strategies. Students will prepare and present a discipline and management plan. Concurrent enrollment in ED 305, ED 306 and ED 307 required for Junior Block for Elementary Education program and ED 332 and ED339 for Early Childhood Education program.

Prerequisite: Sophomore Block courses (Early Childhood and Elementary Education only) and admission to the School of Education (or consent of Director of the School of Education).

Class Dates: May 18 – July 10, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: Online Asynchronous with synchronous Monday meetings Number of Credits: 3

ED314-01 (CRN: 50400)

Physical Development & Health

Instructor: Denice Love

This course fulfills a major requirement for Elementary Education majors. Major goals of this course include instructing future teachers to integrate specific state standards of physical development and health in their curricular instruction within a classroom setting.

Class Dates: May 18 – June 10, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: Online Asynchronous Number of Credits: 3

ED350-01 (CRN: 50398)

Global Studies and K-pop

Instructor: Hee Young Choi

Trends toward globalization and inclusion are bringing together individuals with an everwidening array of skills, languages, nationalities, and cultural experiences. However, quite often such diversity has been treated as an obstacle to remove rather than a strength to develop. In this context, this course is designed for Millikin students and offers an opportunity to explore the concepts of global citizenship from theoretical, cultural, and political perspectives and challenges students to think critically about what global citizenship can and should mean. This course, therefore, focuses on helping students recognize the value of diversity in the United States and assist in developing important cross-cultural understanding. At the heart of the course will be an interdisciplinary exploration of Korean popular music, which is mostly known as K-pop through readings and discussion of film, social theory, and social scientific research. Investigating and locating K-pop within the continuously shifting global popular culture will be a trendy guide for students to enhance awareness of global citizenship.

Students would be encouraged to embrace, celebrate, and critique cultural differences

through the sustained, but often shifting, theoretical trajectories of issues related to global citizenship and democratic participation. The most rewarding aspect of this course is when students can also critically identify sparks of commonalities in the midst of differences. The construction of a series of assignments could be further sharpened to encourage students to go beyond the presentation of facts on the one hand and emotive discourse on ethical issues on the other. While developing a research paper, students will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the ethical problem through a well-positioned argument and make a clear ethical judgment about some aspect of a global issue. So, the goal of the course is to show how even in the context of open students are engaged in constructing and reconstructing their identity as global citizens.

Class Dates: May 18 – June 12, 2026

Class Days/Times: Online Asynchronous Number of Credits: 3

EN181-01 (CRN: 50434)

University Writing

Instructor: Scott Lambert

University Writing builds on students’ existing knowledge of writing situations as they further develop their identities and abilities as writers. This course emphasizes the rhetorical, situated nature of writing and requires students to consider the needs of real audiences as they critique existing texts and compose their own texts in a variety of genres and modes. Students will study and intensively practice all aspects of the writing process including invention, research, drafting, revision, and reflection. Must be completed with a C or above.

Class Dates: June 15 – August 7, 2026

Class Days/Times: Online synchronous, MTW 1:00 – 3:00pm

Number of Credits: 3

EN220-01 (CRN: 50405)

Middle Ages on Film

Instructor: Michael Hollis-George

The Middle Ages is a popular topic for contemporary film, mainly American cinema. We will explore the Americanization of the medieval period through a variety of films: Robin Hood, KingdomofHeaven, Beowulf,The13th Warrior, AKnight’sTale,KingArthur,MontyPythonand theHolyGrail, to name a select few. Central to this focus will be the inclusion of elements and characters/representations that some might call anachronisms, elements inserted to appeal to a diverse, Western (and/or American) audience. We will approach these through a variety of theoretical perspectives feminism, postcolonialism, critical race theory to show how contemporary film alters the historical Middle Ages to appeal to a diverse cinema audience.

Class Dates: May 18 – June 12, 2026

Class Days/Times: Online synchronous , M-Th 9:00 – 12:00pm

Number of Credits: 3

EN335-01 (CRN: 50406)

Global Haiku Traditions Instructor: Randy

Brooks

Global Haiku Traditions examines the origins and spread of Japanese poetics from Japan around the world, with a special focus on the adaptation of haiku into other cultures and languages. This course explores the role of haiku as a social literary art both the art of reading and art of writing haiku emphasize the importance of shared collaborative aesthetic experiences (shared acts of the imagination).

There is a very active global haiku community of writers, editors, scholars and associations celebrating participation in this literary art. We will study the history of haiku and related poetics in Japan, and then examine the contemporary internalization of haiku in various cultures. Students complete both an analytical study of a contemporary haiku poet or issue in the haiku community as well as various creative projects connecting haiku to other arts. There are numerous web resources available for this course located at:

<http://www.brooksbookshaiku.com/MillikinHaik u/courses>.

Class Dates: May 18 – June 12, 2026

Class Days/Times: Online Synchronous: 6:30-7:00pm – 05/18, 05/26, 06/01, 06/08, 06/11

Online Asynchronous: 06/0106/12/2026

Number of Credits: 3

ES360-01 (CRN: 50401)

Foundations of Golf

Instructor: Sam Osborne

Foundations of Golf is an immersive introduction to the game of golf, examining the sport from historical, cultural, practical, and professional perspectives. Students will explore the origins of the game, fundamental playing skills, rules and etiquette, and the role golf plays in contemporary society and industry. Emphasis is placed on understanding golf not only as a sport, but as a lifelong activity that develops discipline, integrity, communication, and decision-making.

Class Dates: June 15 – July 10, 2026

Class Days/Times: Online Asynchronous Number of Credits: 3

ET230-V1 (CRN: 50418)

Financial Decision Making

Instructor: Nicole Allen

This course takes a look at the ways that entrepreneurs need to understand the finances and accounting principles behind the decisions that they make with regards to funding, launching and operating a venture. This course is a practical look at solving key problems like calculating breakeven point, reading and understanding financial statements and their components, and identifying, analyzing and utilizing contemporary ways of financing startups.

Class Dates: May 18 – July 10, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: Online Asynchronous Number of Credits: 3

ET340-V1 (CRN: 50419)

Foundations of Entrepreneurship

Instructor:

John Palmer

This course will provide students with the understanding of the entrepreneurship process: Recognize opportunity, identify target market, convert idea to concept, determine and acquire resources, implement and lead the organization, and harvest and exit. Searching for a valid business model, students will take their business idea through the process and create a feasibility study and operating plan. Students will also acquire an understanding of business ethics and social responsibility in business creation.

Class Dates: June 15 – August 7, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: Online Number of Credits: 3

HI204-01 (CRN: 50433)

US History Since 1865

Instructor: Andrew Smith

The reconstruction era, frontier west, industrialization and the populist movement, America’s rise to world power, the progressive and New Deal periods, the world wars and post WWII American political, economic, social and cultural developments.

Class Dates: June 15 – August 7, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: Online Number of Credits: 3

MG300-V1 (CRN: 50420)

Organizational Behavior and Change

Instructor: Janet A. Kirby

Understanding how and why people behave the way they do, and how that behavior affects individual, team, and organizational performance is an essential skill for business management. In this course, students will also learn how to influence their own, as well as others' performance to achieve positive results. They will be introduced to such topics as motivation, diversity, organizational structure, and design, and explore how diversity and culture impact individuals and organizations. This course also focuses on how to approach and implement

organizational change in ways that maximize the likelihood of intended outcomes.

Class Dates: May 18 – June 12, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: Online Number of Credits: 3

MH211-01 (CRN: 50358)

Survey of Western Music History l

Instructor: Katherine M. Leo

What is ‘western classical music’? What can music history tell us about its place in the twenty-first century? This course is the first in a two-course sequence that offers a musician’s introduction to the critical study of western music history, including representative composers, works, styles, and genres, as well as significant concepts and issues from antiquity to the early 1800s.

Prerequisites: MT 112 & 114 & prior enrollment or instructor permission

Class Dates: May 18 – July 10, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: Online Asynchronous Number of Credits: 3

MT112-01 (CRN: 50360)

Music Theory ll

Instructor: Ralph Lewis

Rudiments of music: key signatures, scales, triads, seventh chords. Diatonic harmony, basic rhythm skills, critical listening. Second semester emphasizes diatonic part-writing, analysis of basic modulations, and small forms. Coordinated with MT 111

Class Dates: June 15 – August 7, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: MTWR, 9:00 – 10:00 am Number of Credits: 3

MT114-01 (CRN: 50359)

Aural Skills ll

Instructor: Ralph Lewis

This course builds upon the skills learned in MT 113: rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation and detection of errors in heard passages of music. Emphasis is placed on reading and

singing skills and proficiency in basic solfege. Progress in the course will be coordinated with its corequisite, Music Theory II (MT 112).

Prerequisites: MT113 (D-) or Ear Training Music Placement

Class Dates: June 15 – August 7, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: MTWR, 10:30 – 11:30 am Number of Credits: 2

MU453-01 (CRN: 50361)

Piano Pedagogy l

Instructor: Chung-Ha Kim

Piano Pedagogy 1 is study of beginning piano methods for preschool and average-age beginners. Strategies for teaching rhythm, reading, technique, and musicianship. Survey of elementary solo and ensemble literature. Emphasis on independent studio management and the business of teaching. Overview of learning theories to include psychologists, philosophers, and educators.

Class Dates: May 18 – July 10, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: Online Asynchronous Number of Credits: 2

NU360-01 (CRN: 50402)

Diverse Cultures and Health

Instructor: Jenny Brandenburg

This course will provide a conceptual framework to explore international cultures and social structures that include defining race, ethnicity, and cultural beliefs and practices in relation to population health. Analyze and compare how international cultural beliefs, values, and practices impact the health behaviors, treatment adherence, and communication styles. Examine social determinates such as economic stability, education levels, healthcare access, neighborhood environment, and social and community context that all have a significant impact on overall health and contribute to health disparities and inequities affecting people’s health, well-being, and quality of life.

Class Dates: June 15 – July 10, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: Online Asynchronous Number of Credits: 3

OL355-V1 (CRN: 50421)

Global Leadership

Instructor: Janet A. Kirby

Aspiring global leaders must be well -versed in the implications of globalization to be successful. This course focuses on contemporary issues related to the understanding of the roles, responsibilities and processes leaders in a global society need to be successful. Emphasis is placed on developing cultural intelligence, building global context, and creating cross boundary partnerships and networks.

Class Dates: May 18 – June 12, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: Online Asynchronous Number of Credits: 3

PS260-01 (CRN: 50407) What’s Next? Emerging Adulthood: Romance, Marriage, Family, Career

Instructor: Katharine Leavitt

Study of emerging adulthood from late teens through the twenties. Theories of cognitive, social-emotional, and moral development will be examined. Through text readings, case studies, student personal reflections, student research and discussion, the course will focus on what it means to be an adult through responsibility in issues of romance, marriage, family, and career.

Class Dates: May 18 – June 12, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: Online Asynchronous Number of Credits: 3

PY101-01 (CRN: 50408)

Stars and Galaxies

Instructor: Casey R. Watson

This class will benefit you in at least two ways. Through extensive practice, you will become excellent problem solvers, and, in the process, you will gain a deeper understanding of the world around you. Whatever your career path, the improvement in your approach to complex situations will be a great asset, and, for knowing the principles at the heart of Nature’s wonders, you will lead richer and fuller lives. Conceptually, the course will consist of three main parts: (1) Star Formation and Evolution (2) Galaxies and Galaxy Evolution, and (3) Cosmology.

Class Dates: May 18 – July 10, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: Online Asynchronous Number of Credits: 3

PY105-01 (CRN: 50409)

Stars and Galaxies Lab

Instructor: Ricardo Covarrubias

This class will benefit you in several ways. Through practice, you will develop a working knowledge of telescopes, star charts, constellation identification, and insight from computer simulation that complements knowledge from classroom lectures. You will become excellent problem solvers and, in the process, you will gain a deeper understanding of our Universe. My hope is that you will become so interested in astronomy and so confident in your abilities that you will, in time, buy your own telescope(s) to further expand your horizons as well as those of your family, friends, and the community.

Prerequisite: You will need a basic knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, and geometry for the course, but most of our discussions will be conceptual in nature.

Class Dates: May 18 – July 10, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: Online Asynchronous Number of Credits: 1

SO220-01 (CRN: 50410)

Sociology of Popular Culture & Media

Instructor: Kenneth Laundra

What is popular culture? When you think of popular culture, do you think of the hottest new movies, musicians and artists? Or do you think of the latest fashion or dance craze, the latest YouTube video or internet meme gone viral, your Facebook or Twitter account, or the latest slang? Although all of these are fine examples of pop culture, for sociologists, there is much more to be revealed by peeking behind the curtain. The lens of sociology is focused on the everchanging media and technological environment that we are increasingly immersed in, and the consequences for society and for human relationships. Beyond these largely unseen

impacts, we also critically examine the organization of contemporary media.

This course has been designed to introduce you to the media process, but also to media production and consumption, including a critical look at who controls the media and the current dynamic between private, multinational media conglomerates and non-profit, free speech media. Media messages are also examined from a social constructionist vantage point to better understand the exchange of attitudes, values and beliefs between media systems and the rest of society. What do various media messages say about us as a society? How is society shaped by these messages? We’ll also examine how popular culture, expressed through media and other social institutions, actually reflects and perpetuates social inequality, including differing effects by class, race and gender. We will actively examine these impacts of popular culture by engaging in observational activities designed to reflect responsible democratic citizenship in the U.S. through this more critical sociological lens, known as the sociological imagination.

Class Dates: June 15 – July 10, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: Online Asynchronous Number of Credits: 3

SO326-01 (CRN: 50411)

Economy and Society

Instructor: Jorge A. Chávez-Rojas

This course introduces students to the relevance of the sociological perspective for understanding economic activities. Unlike classical economic theory, which holds that market ideology is the sole tool for economic explanation, sociology has long argued that economic life is ‘embedded’ in social relations. Understanding how society shapes the economy helps us answer many important questions, such as how to explain the persistence of economic inequalities between men and women and across racial groups. How does advertising get people to buy things? How do people use their social connections to get jobs? Why do some countries become rich while others stay poor? This course will also explore the role of economic institutions in society, the influence of culture on economic exchange, production, and consumption, the process of rationalization, and the social division of labor.

Class Dates: June 15 – July 10, 2026

Meeting Days/Times: Online Asynchronous

Number of Credits: 3

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