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Cybersecurity

Online Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (BS)

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About our Online Cybersecurity Degree

Organizations of all sizes face constant cyber threats and data breaches from both internal and external attackers. The cybersecurity bachelor's degree from American Public University provides the foundational knowledge in cybersecurity theory and know-how required to strategically assess, plan, design, and implement effective cybersecurity defense in corporations as well as the public sector.

Increase your knowledge of cybersecurity resources, information technology tools, laws, and methods with American Public University's bachelor of science in cybersecurity. Through our online bachelor's degree, you will have the opportunity to learn from highly experienced security professionals from across the country with a wealth of real-world expertise in cyber defense, data security, and homeland security.

What You Will Do in our Bachelor's in Cybersecurity Program

Understand cybersecurity aspects, including cyber defense, cyber operations, cyber exploitations, cyber intelligence, cybercrime, and cyber law within federal and state laws
Learn digital forensics processes and investigation goals, including the importance of search warrants and chain of custody for computer-related crimes
Create strategies and plans for security architecture using information security tools, techniques, and information technology for intrusion detection, incident response, and cybersecurity countermeasures
Grow your knowledge of network security designs, topologies, architectures, protocols, communications, administration, operations, and resource management for minimizing security risks across wired, wireless, and satellite networks

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120

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$350 | $250*
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Program Requirements Printable Catalog Version

Concentrations (15 Semester Hours)

Students must choose a concentration for this degree program:

Wireless and Mobile Security (15 semester hours)

This concentration for the Bachelors of Science in Cybersecurity will allow students to specialize in the methodologies used to secure the networks, hardware – devices, software – apps, and the laws and regulations, policies and procedures, and ethical responsibilities for privacy and security of mobile devices using mobile and wireless network infrastructures. The concentration will emphasize countermeasures taken to harden the security of various aspects of mobile technologies associated to government, military, industry, educational, and private enterprises.

Objectives:

Must take all courses for this section.

ISSC412

Mobile Application Security

Course ID: 4865

This course explores security strengths and weaknesses of applications on various mobile operating systems running on PDAs and mobile devices. It identifies, analyzes and explores vulnerabilities, attacks, exploits, and insecurities of mobile applications running on operating systems such as iOS, Android, Windows®, and BlackBerry® OS. What constitutes designing secure code for apps on these operating systems will also be covered. BlackBerry® is a registered trademark of BlackBerry Limited.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session

ISSC415

Mobile Device Security

Course ID: 4864

This course explores security strengths and weaknesses of devices running various mobile operating systems. It identifies, analyzes and explores vulnerabilities, attacks, exploits, and insecurities of mobile applications running on operating systems such as iOS, Android, Windows, and Blackberry OS. A comparative study of current mobile devices with respect to security and privacy capabilities will be covered.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session

ISSC442

Wireless and Mobile Network Security

Course ID: 4863

The mobile communication market has grown so rapidly keeping up security in wireless networks has become a challenge. Maintaining secure connectivity on mobile devices as well as retaining flexibility, mobility, and resilience are critical to keeping files, data, and information secure and private. This course explores security issues surrounding mobile cellular communication technologies. Hands-on labs are also included as practical examples of wireless network security. (Prerequisite: ISSC343)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ISSC456

Digital Forensics: Investigating Wireless Networks and Devices

Course ID: 4412

The growth of wireless networking technologies has given rise to many security issues. Wireless technology has become popular because of its convenience and low cost. This course pertains to the study of Computer Forensics Students will be introduced to advanced techniques in computer investigation and analysis with interest in generating potential legal evidence. An overview of cybercrime and security will be addressed by explaining the basic security procedures and will include discussions of the various security threats that today’s users face. This course will prepare students to gather all necessary information and evidence to support prosecution in a court of law. This course will examine wireless networks and devices and will discuss how to investigate wireless attacks, as well as PDA, iPod®, iPhone®, iPad®, and BlackBerry® forensics. Current literature will be examined on such topics. iPod®, iPhone® and iPad® are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. BlackBerry® is a registered trademark of BlackBerry Limited.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ISSC457

Digital Forensics: Investigating Network Intrusions and Cybercrime Security

Course ID: 4413

The increase in the use of the Internet and ensuing growth in cybercrime have given rise to the field of digital forensics. Students will be introduced to advanced techniques in computer investigation and analysis with interest in generating potential legal evidence. This course examines computer related crime and abuse cases in order to gather all necessary information and evidence to support prosecution in a court of law. Collection of evidence, investigating information hiding, and intrusion response techniques will be explored. This course will examine network intrusions, network traffic, web attacks, DoS attacks and corporate espionage. Current literature will be examined on such topics.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

General (15 semester hours)

A general concentration allows you to take courses across a number of areas of study within your program based on your own interests.

Objectives:

This general concentration allows you to choose from a variety of elective courses from homeland security, intelligence, information systems security, and IT project management.

Must take all courses for this section.

INFO222

Database Concepts

Course ID: 5162

This course studies the major advancements in database technology that have taken place in recent years. The class will introduce students without a prior background in Microsoft Access® to basic concepts and will cover advanced topics as well. The course offers both conceptual and hands-on material in database management, enabling students to have improved comprehension and retention of course material. Note: Software for this course is not provided by the course material grant and must be purchased/provided by students. Note for Mac users: Access 2019 and older do not work on the Mac OS. The University recommends using Windows OS, even on Mac. If a Mac OS must be used, it is recommended that students install Windows on Parallels (purchased separately) and install Access 2019 on the Windows OS via Parallels. Microsoft Access is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft Access® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ISSC343

Wireless Networks

Course ID: 4671

This course offers a framework for learning the latest developments and trends in ad-hoc wireless and mobile communications. The course provides a complete coverage of the wireless ad-hoc networks: principles, protocols and applications. The course will look at the characteristics and operations of contemporary ad-hoc wireless network technologies. Students will study the impact of wireless transmission and user mobility with an emphasis on the design and management of ad-hoc wireless mobile systems. Students must have access to MS Visio software. Course software requirements with the appropriate versions are listed under the course materials site. This course meets the topical requirements of the DoD Directive 8570.1M Information Assurance Management (IAM) Technical I category.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ISSC368

IT Security: Physical and Peripheral Defense

Course ID: 4403

The course covers physical security requirements in a network enterprise on varying levels including physical protection against internal and external threats that may impact people, property, and other data and networked assets. Students will learn how to assess and protect these assets via multiple layers of physical security.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ISSC456

Digital Forensics: Investigating Wireless Networks and Devices

Course ID: 4412

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ITMG481

Ethics in Information Technology

Course ID: 4673

This course introduces students to issues and controversies that comprise the new field of Cyberethics. The course examines a wide range of ethical issues of moral responsibility towards social and ethical concerns which affect us in our daily lives. Other topics include machine ethics, conceptions of autonomy and trust, responsible innovation, ethical controversies related to ethical computing.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

Critical Infrastructure (15 semester hours)

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity with a concentration in Critical Infrastructure provides you with the knowledge to best understand the Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems that run the everyday systems that we depend on from gas, electric, and other utilities to the production of your favorite foods. The concentration will delve into how these systems differ from the devices used by your average computer user, as well as how one can best protect these unique systems from hackers to nation states. You will be exposed to various aspects of systems from Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) to nuclear power plants. This is a unique field with consistent growth as everyone depends on critical infrastructure virtually nonstop around the clock.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

Evaluate risks of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
Explore various federal agencies’ roles in protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure.
Identify critical infrastructure components.
Determine appropriate solutions to mitigate critical infrastructure threats.

Must take all courses for this section.

HLSS310

Critical Infrastructure Protection

Course ID: 4868

This course provides an overview of critical infrastructures and their relationships to one another. Critical infrastructure sectors will be analyzed to determine prioritization, potential areas of vulnerability to threats, and potential counter-measures that can be utilized. Students will explore issues pertaining to planning, securing, and responding to these infrastructures under serious threat to ensure continuity of operations. Factors that should be considered in the response to minimize disruption and improve first responder safety will also be discussed.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ISSC477

ICS and SCADA Security Architecture

Course ID: 5241

This course provides an overview of the architecture of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and how these system can be secured. Students will explore issues such as planning and developing an ICS/SCADA network, learn about PLC devices and their role in these systems, diagraming and ensuring secure communications and operations, and implementing security standards.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session

ISSC478

SCADA Risk Management

Course ID: 5242

This course provides an overview into risk management techniques used in securing Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Students will explore how the unique equipment in these systems affect an otherwise standard risk assessment and risk management strategy for the average enterprise network. Students will also learn the different mitigation techniques that can be implemented to mitigate the identified risks. (Prerequisite: ISSC477)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ISSC479

SCADA Security Standards

Course ID: 5243

This course provides an overview into the security standards and policies involved in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Students will explore the standards laid out in federal, state, and local laws, as well as those developed by the Federal Government via the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Students will also explore other potential external authorities that may play a role in certain critical infrastructure sectors as well as various industry groups focusing on information sharing. (Prerequisite: ISSC478)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ISSC480

Threats to SCADA Networks

Course ID: 5244

This course provides a peek into the latest threats to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Students will explore historical attacks against critical infrastructures across the world to develop an understanding of the challenges faced in securing these systems. Key topics such as malware threats, insider attacks, denial of service, hacker attacks, and terrorism will be reviewed. (Prerequisite: ISSC479)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

Digital Forensics (15 semester hours)

Bringing cybercriminals to justice requires individuals with computer forensics skill sets who have the ability to quickly collect, analyze, and present cybercrime evidence. Become familiar with digital forensic measures for security incident response with a concentration in Digital Forensics.

Study how to prevent the loss of sensitive proprietary information and deter future cyberattacks. In addition, you’ll learn about common incident response procedures, web attacks, router forensics, email crime, corporate espionage, and steganography in your online courses in digital forensics.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of incident response procedures, computer investigation processes, digital forensics lab work, and investigative reports.
Illustrate understanding of wireless network attack forensics, wireless internet use security and access procedures, search warrants, and chain of custody.

Must take all courses for this section.

ISSC455

Digital Forensics: Investigation Procedures and Response

Course ID: 4411

This course is an introduction to Computer Forensics Investigation Procedures and Response. It provides a basic understanding of the importance of computer forensics, how to set up a secure lab, the process for forensic investigation including first responder responsibilities, how to handle various incidents and information on the various reports used by computer forensic investigators.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ISSC456

Digital Forensics: Investigating Wireless Networks and Devices

Course ID: 4412

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ISSC457

Digital Forensics: Investigating Network Intrusions and Cybercrime Security

Course ID: 4413

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ISSC458

Digital Forensics: Investigating Data and Image Files

Course ID: 4414

This course is designed to expose the student to the process of detecting attacks and collecting evidence in a forensically sound manner with the intent to report crime and prevent future attacks. Learners are introduced to advanced techniques in computer investigation and analysis with interest in generating potential legal evidence. The course provides a basic understanding of steganography, data acquisition and duplication. It examines how to recover deleted files and partitions and image file forensics.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ISSC459

Digital Forensics: Hard Disc and Operating Systems

Course ID: 4415

This course is designed to expose the student to the process of detecting attacks and collecting evidence in a forensically sound manner with the intent to report crime and prevent future attacks. Learners are introduced to advanced techniques in computer investigation and analysis with interest in generating potential legal evidence. The course provides a basic understanding of file systems, hard disks and digital media devices. Boot processes, Windows and Linux Forensics and application of password crackers.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session

Privacy and Surveillance (15 semester hours)

The Privacy and Surveillance concentration provides students with a multifaceted approach not only addressing commonly used tools and methods of surveillance but also privacy considerations. Students will be exposed to how surveillance is both intentional and unintentional. The risk of using various forms of hardware and software will be discussed. Legal and ethical consideration surrounding the impact surveillance has on privacy rights will be addressed.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of common surveillance technologies.
Illustrate understanding of how technology impacts population segments differently.

Must take all courses for this section.

ISSC473

IoT Surveillance

Course ID: 5237

As technology continues to integrate in diverse areas of our daily environment the possibility of being monitored via an Internet of Things (IoT) device drastically increases. This course will look at how technologies including medical devices, vehicles, wearable tech, and smart homes can be used as a surveillance tools.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session

ISSC474

Networking Surveillance

Course ID: 5238

The course focuses on the tools and methods that are used to remotely monitor and analyze network traffic. Students will exposed to various surveillance techniques including cellular, video, and cloud. The ability to use social media as a means to monitor individuals remotely will be addressed. Network Intrusion and Detection Systems as a mitigation method will be reviewed.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session

ISSC475

Bias in Surveillance

Course ID: 5239

Digital Surveillance in conjunction with Artificial Intelligence creates innovative opportunities to increase the effectiveness of remote monitoring however there are concerns that widespread surveillance can have unforeseen consequences. This course will address potential biases of electronic monitoring including the color of surveillance phenomenon, governmental authority, and religious concerns.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session

ISSC476

Surveillance Legislation and Policy

Course ID: 5240

This course examines legislative and policy areas related to surveillance and privacy. The ability for organizations and governments to remotely monitor and track individuals has given rise to legal and ethical concerns which are addressed. This course will examine how laws have had to change to account for the new possibilities of privacy violations.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ITMG281

Law, Privacy, and Digital Data

Course ID: 5169

This course examines how laws have changed to account for the expanded realm of crimes in the digital age. Students will learn about topics such as online identity theft, sexual harassment, intellectual property rights violations, and plagiarism. In addition, students will learn how stalkers can access the digital data of victims, gain access to highly confidential medical and financial information, and sabotage their victims' reputations. This course examines current literature on topics such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and other legislation impacting legal disputes.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

General Education (30 semester hours)

Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours)

Select 2 course(s) from the following:

DSIN141

Image Enhancement using Adobe Photoshop®

Course ID: 2613

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of image manipulation, image enhancement, and image storage. In this class, students will explore graphical file formats, color and perception, color balance, histograms, web-friendly colors, the impact of image size and resolution on screen size and resolution, brightness, contrast, image noise, noise reduction, and digital signal processing (blurring, de-blurring, Gaussian filters, sharpening, softening, spot healing, dodging, and burning). The course will also teach students about transparency, opacity, hue, saturation, image layering, color blending (multiplying and dodging), image transformation (rotation, resizing, and shearing), selections (pixel and vector), alpha channels, and image modes (grayscale, RGB, CMYK, HSB, and indexed color). NOTE: For this course, students must have access to Adobe Photoshop. This software is not provided by the course material grant and must be purchased/provided by students. Adobe Photoshop® is a registered trademark of Adobe, Inc.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

SPAN100

Spanish I

Course ID: 3002

Provides an introduction to the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Focus is placed on development of four skills: reading and listening comprehension and writing and speaking proficiency. Much practice is also dedicated to pronunciation, lexicon and syntax through a variety of materials. Students will also learn about the culture and people of Spanish speaking countries and the Hispanic/Latino communities in the United States.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

SPAN101

Spanish II

Course ID: 3003

Is a continuation of SPAN100. Students are introduced to more advanced syntax, lexicon and idiomatic expressions. The goal is to enhance the development of four skills: reading and listening comprehension and writing and speaking proficiency. Students will continue to learn more about the people, traditions and cultures of Spanish speaking countries and the Hispanic/Latino communities in the United States.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

FREN100

French I

Course ID: 3004

This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of the French language using an online immersion technique developed by Rosetta Stone. The student will learn basic vocabulary, verb conjugations, and grammatical usage through online listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises. The student will also learn about the cultures of French speaking nations. Please note the technical specifications below. These are required to interface with the online version of Rosetta Stone. If you cannot meet these requirements we strongly recommend you do not take this course. Please contact [email protected] if you are unsure or have any questions. * The ability to download and install the speech component. * A working microphone installed on the computer for speech recognition. * Access to streaming media is also required and should be confirmed before registering for the class.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

FREN101

French II

Course ID: 3005

This course is a continuation of FREN100, French I. Students will continue to build vocabulary and be introduced to more advanced grammatical usage. In addition to similar—but more advanced—online listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises, students will also learn to communicate in more abstract patterns of thought as demonstrated through the use of cartoons and humor. Please note the technical specifications below. These are required to interface with the online version of Rosetta Stone. If you cannot meet these requirements we strongly recommend you do not take this course. Please contact [email protected] if you are unsure or have any questions. * The ability to download and install the speech component. * A working microphone installed on the computer for speech recognition. * Access to streaming media is also required and should be confirmed before registering for the class.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ARAB100

Arabic I

Course ID: 3006

This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of the Arabic language. The student will learn basic vocabulary, verb conjugations, and grammatical usage through online listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises. The student will also learn about the cultures of Arabic speaking nations.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ARAB101

Arabic II

Course ID: 3007

This course is a continuation of ARAB100, Arabic I. Students will continue to build vocabulary and be introduced to more advanced grammatical usage. In addition to similar—but more advanced—online listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises, students will also learn to communicate in more abstract patterns of thought as demonstrated through the use of cartoons and humor. (Prerequisite: ARAB100)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

RUSS100

Russian I

Course ID: 3008

This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of the Russian language using an online immersion technique developed by Rosetta Stone. The student will learn basic vocabulary, verb conjugations, and grammatical usage through online listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises. The student will also learn about Russian culture. Please note the technical specifications below. These are required to interface with the online version of Rosetta Stone. If you cannot meet these requirements we strongly recommend you do not take this course. Please contact [email protected] if you are unsure or have any questions. * The ability to download and install the speech component. * A working microphone installed on the computer for speech recognition. * Access to streaming media is also required and should be confirmed before registering for the class.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

GERM100

German I

Course ID: 3012

This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of the German language using an online immersion technique developed by Rosetta Stone. The student will learn basic vocabulary, verb conjugations, and grammatical usage through online listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises. The student will also learn about the cultures of German speaking nations. Please note the technical specifications below. These are required to interface with the online version of Rosetta Stone. If you cannot meet these requirements we strongly recommend you do not take this course. Please contact [email protected] if you are unsure or have any questions. * The ability to download and install the speech component. * A working microphone installed on the computer for speech recognition. * Access to streaming media is also required and should be confirmed before registering for the class.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

GERM101

German II

Course ID: 3013

This course is a continuation of GERM100, German I. Students will continue to build vocabulary and be introduced to more advanced grammatical usage. In addition to similar—but more advanced—online listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises, students will also learn to communicate in more abstract patterns of thought as demonstrated through the use of cartoons and humor. Please note the technical specifications below. These are required to interface with the online version of Rosetta Stone. If you cannot meet these requirements we strongly recommend you do not take this course. Please contact [email protected] if you are unsure or have any questions. * The ability to download and install the speech component. * A working microphone installed on the computer for speech recognition. * Access to streaming media is also required and should be confirmed before registering for the class.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session

MUSI200

Music Appreciation

Course ID: 3014

Spanning the Middle Ages through the twenty-first century, this course offers a thorough introduction to the elements of music, a broad overview of the history of musical styles, including cultural contexts and perspectives.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

RELS201

Introduction to World Religions

Course ID: 3024

This course introduces the major religions of the world with attention to origin, history, beliefs and practices. The course provides a balanced consideration of both Eastern and Western religions. No force has influenced human life and civilization more than religion; no understanding of human affairs, on an individual scale or a global one, can succeed without comprehending it.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ARTH240

Survey of Photography

Course ID: 3028

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the history of photography from its beginnings through contemporary times, including its terminology and analytical skills applied to the art and practical applications of photography. The course will give the student a broad background of major photographic works and photographers from various eras in both Western and non-western arts; photographic production, tools, and techniques; ways to interpret art and apply photographic terminology; describing, comparing, contrasting, and analyzing photography within technological, social, political and historical contexts; and applying digital information literacy to the research and writing process about photography.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ARTH200

Art Appreciation

Course ID: 3029

This course provides a survey of the visual arts, which is directed at understanding how to read the global visual world. Building from basic terminology and fundamental analysis, to more complex concepts of understanding art, the course provides tools for examining, analyzing, interpreting, and writing about works of art. Topics will include the political, religious, socio-cultural, and aesthetic functions of painting, sculpture, architecture, camera arts, and new media. No prior art classes or experiences are required.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ARTH241

Film and Literature

Course ID: 3033

This course is designed to enhance students' appreciation for the history and traditions of American film. Students will investigate traditional as well as non-traditional film images, themes, techniques, and styles.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

PHIL200

Introduction to Ethics

Course ID: 3037

This course will examine the field of ethics and provide the tools for ethical decision-making. Students will analyze texts for meaning, apply theories learned to various areas of moral concern, such as war, euthanasia, divorce, and poverty. The course will also provide an overview of how philosophers have thought about moral problems and some of the solutions they have proposed. Students will develop the ability to think about moral problems in a clear and logically consistent manner.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

PHIL101

Introduction to Philosophy

Course ID: 3532

This course is intended to equip the student with a baseline understanding of issues and concepts that compose the Western philosophic enterprise, and to serve as a point of departure for their further studies in Philosophy.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

RELS101

Introduction to the Study of Religion

Course ID: 3634

This introductory course explores the basic nature of religion, both historical and contemporary, and familiarizes the student with a multidisciplinary approach to religious study. Students examine the importance of religious thought and expression, from the viewpoints of both a participant and a critic.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

PHIL202

Philosophy of Science

Course ID: 4693

Philosophy of Science will introduce students to the origins and development of modern science and how that is distinguished from pseudo-science; the importance of deduction and induction and their separate methodologies; the process of the scientific method; scientific change and scientific revolutions, particularly that of Thomas Kuhn; and selected philosophical problems in the basic sciences, such as absolute space, biological classification, the modular mind, and recent discoveries of neuroscience.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

JAPN100

Introduction to Japanese

Course ID: 4816

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of the Japanese language using an online immersion technique developed by Rosetta Stone. Students will learn basic vocabulary, verb conjugations, and grammatical usage through online listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises. Students will also learn about Japanese culture. Please note the technical specifications below. These are required to interface with the online language content provider. If you cannot meet these requirements we strongly recommend you do not take this course. Please contact [email protected] if you are unsure or have any questions. • The ability to download and install the speech component. • A working microphone installed on the computer for speech recognition. • Access to streaming media is also required and should be confirmed before registering for the class.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

PORT100

Introduction to Brazilian Portuguese

Course ID: 4817

This course will expose the student to the fundamentals of Brazilian Portuguese. The student will learn basic vocabulary, verb conjugations and grammatical usage through workbook and listening exercises. The student will also learn about Brazilian culture through reading and listening exercises. Please note the technical specifications below. These are required to interface with the online version of Rosetta Stone. If you cannot meet these requirements we strongly recommend you do not take this course. Please contact [email protected] if you are unsure or have any questions. • The ability to download and install the speech component. • A working microphone installed on the computer for speech recognition. • Access to streaming media is also required and should be confirmed before registering for the class.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

PHIL110

Critical Thinking

Course ID: 4952

Critical Thinking introduces skills, concepts, models, and techniques for reading, writing, and thinking critically. Critical thinking is a necessary process for identifying and solving problems in academia and the workplace, as well as interpreting information in the media. Through the use of critical and logical thought processes, students will develop practical, analytical skills that prepare them for the investigative nature of being life-long learners.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

MUSI250

World Music and Cultures

Course ID: 5073

World Music and Cultures explores traditional and popular from major regions of the world, and how music relates to its culture. Students develop knowledge of representative styles and regional characteristics in world music, including cultural context and perspectives.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

STEM270

Thinking and Acting Ethically

Course ID: 5175

This course offers the students an opportunity to delve into ethics from a multitude of approaches. Each and every day an individual’s ethics are challenged, and this course will do its best to provide you with a foundation on which the student can develop their own set of ethics. The course will cover the various ethical frameworks, review ethical challenges one is bound to encounter in their daily life, and look back at historical situations that have been studied extensively so that one can see how other individuals have reacted in their own situations.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

LITR215

Literature of American Encounters, Revolution, and Rebellion

Course ID: 5246

How does a young country develop a literature of its own? From explorers to frontiersmen, follow the search for freedom and new lands through early American literature, guided by the adventuresome spirit reflected in works from the Colonies to the advent of the Civil War. How do we rationalize reports from explorers and early settlers on indigenous populations? What impact did religion have on early colonial writing and why did the focus shift to reason? How did American writing reflect and shape thought about rebellion and war? How did American women carve out space for themselves as writers of merit? This course explores these questions and more through the writing of American history and the American character, deepening our understanding of a literature that came to be defined by courage, passion, idealism, and—yes—even objection and protest. (Pre-requisite: ENGL210 for English majors, or ENGL101 or ENGL110 for non-English majors)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

LITR218

From Abolition to #MeToo: Literature of the American Civil Rights Movement

Course ID: 5247

True to its revolutionary roots, America is not just the birthplace of democracy but it is also home to the major civil rights movements of the modern era. This course is a survey of American literature related to the major civil rights movements of the last 150 years, including Abolition (Pre-1865), the Suffragettes (1860-1920), Civil Rights (1920-Present), Women’s Rights (1920-present), and GLBT Liberation/ACT UP (1960-Present). LITR218 will take students on a journey through the social, political, and cultural changes that shape modern America and ask students to contemplate the connections between literature, politics, social change, and the American identity. (Pre-requisite: ENGL210 for English majors, or ENGL101 or ENGL110 for non-English majors)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

LITR222

Pivotal Figures in Early British Literature

Course ID: 5248

Join us on a journey through a thousand years of British history, beginning in an Anglo-Saxon mead hall with a couple of characters named Beowulf and Grendel and even a dragon. From there we'll go on a pilgrimage to Canterbury with the Good Wife of Bath, ride alongside Arthur's knights, sit at Queen Elizabeth’s feet, get up close and personal with Satan, ride a slave-ship to the new world, debate the state of Ireland, and hear some words of wisdom from Samuel Johnson. It will be quite a ride, so hang on tight. (Pre-requisite: ENGL210 for English majors, or ENGL101 or ENGL110 for non-English majors)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session

LITR225

British Literature from Wordsworth through the Wasteland

Course ID: 5249

Ready to explore the darkest places of the heart, the mind, the soul? Are you longing to “fade far away, dissolve, and quite forget” the modern world for a little while? Then, join us as we grapple with the tumultuous relationship between Catherine and Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights and consider Josef Conrad’s harsh criticism of imperialism in Heart of Darkness. LITR225 delves deep into the literary periods of the Romantics, Victorians, Imperialists and Modernists. Learn how society and historical events shaped our authors, and in turn, how our authors impacted society. Come prepared to debate, analyze and share your personal insights in forum conversations and written assignments. (Pre-requisite: ENGL210 for English majors, or ENGL101 or ENGL110 for non-English majors)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session

LITR231

Leadership in World Literature: Antiquity to the Early Modern Period

Course ID: 5250

Humans have theorized about great philosophical questions since the dawn of time. While the values and beliefs that guided the views of ancient cultures have undoubtedly changed, it is also clear that those views continue to influence modern lives. From the ancient world through the European Renaissance, LITR231 focuses on these monumental philosophical questions using great works of art, including the major genres of epic poetry, drama, lyric verse, religious texts, and prose fiction, drawn from Classical Greece, Asia, the Middle East, Western Europe, and the Americas. Students will travel through the musings of ancient authors from foreign lands to gain an understanding of cultural practices and values and investigate any connections between the modern-day world and those who lived and wrote before the modern era. Students will explore their ideas regarding leadership, conflict, heroism, friendship, love, politics, and religion to understand how they continue to impact humanity. They will consider what “world” literature means and why the struggles, concerns, and lives of those long dead are still important today. (Pre-requisite: ENGL210 for English majors, or ENGL101 or ENGL110 for non-English majors)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

LITR233

Literature of the Newly Globalized World: The Individual’s Struggle to Adapt

Course ID: 5251

How would you like to travel through time, witnessing historical global events, diverse cultures, and exciting scenery? In LITR233, Literature of the Newly Globalized World: The Individual’s Struggle to Adapt, you won't simply read a textbook. You will travel to different continents and time periods, observing life during significant moments in modern history. Through historic fictional works, you will become part of the action, experiencing war, changing belief systems, and cultures. Not only will you understand what life was like for those in power, you will also see the world from the lens of those who have been oppressed. Come join our journey through history! (Pre-requisite: ENGL210 for English majors, or ENGL101 or ENGL110 for non-English majors)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session

MUSI212

Jazz and Rock

Course ID: 5412

This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to popular American music in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries and the cultural contributions of African Americans, Indigenous peoples, Hispanics, and European descendants. Students will learn about ragtime, jazz, how jazz became an art, blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and popular music. Important artists will be discussed, important songs will be reviewed, and the intersection of cultures will be analyzed throughout the course.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours)

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COMM240

Intercultural Communication

Course ID: 2895

This course develops interpersonal, group, and presentational communication skills that are applicable in personal and professional cross-cultural relationships, and focuses on differences in values, message systems, and communication rules across cultural boundaries and in multicultural settings.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

SOCI220

American Popular Culture

Course ID: 3694

This course is a contemporary study of popular culture in America – its development and characteristics, its role in shaping our individual lives and key social institutions; and its broad effects on our globalizing world. The course is designed around the interdisciplinary nature of cultural studies, and students will learn how to use key concepts and theories to examine popular culture from a number of different fields including Sociology, Anthropology, Communications, History, Cultural Studies, English, Women’s Studies, Ethnic Studies, and American Studies. Students will develop the skills to analyze the reciprocal relationship between culture and key stratification factors such as gender, race, ethnicity, class, age, region and sexuality. The course will cover many facets of popular culture from all forms of media, to sports, fashion, and the influence of technology. Students will learn to situate popular culture within its social, historical, political, and economic contexts and their personal lives.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ECON101

Microeconomics

Course ID: 3725

Microeconomics is an overview course that covers how households (consumers), firms (producers), and governments interact in competitive and other markets to set prices, and determine what and how much is produced. Key concepts introduced include the role of scarcity and choice, incentives and competition, and the law of supply and demand.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ECON102

Macroeconomics

Course ID: 3726

Introduction to Macroeconomics is a survey course that builds on the topics covered and skills developed in ECON101 (Microeconomics) in order to present a complete picture of the economy. Macroeconomics shows how consumers and markets fit into the overall or aggregated economy and provides a framework to assess government policies. Key topics covered will include economic cycles (growth and recession), economic indicators and measures, and interest rates and money supply.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

GEOG101

Introduction to Geography

Course ID: 3727

This course is a basic overview of the geographer’s study of the location and distribution of features on the Earth’s surface. These features are both natural and man-made, both physically and culturally determined. The relationship of people and place is central to an understanding of human history, contemporary events, and possible global futures. As an introductory course it covers the whole globe and all its greatest geographic features and relationships. This dictates that the approach is broad and not too deep. However, knowledge of the geographer’s art will enable students to delve as deeply as their interest and energy will allow, into the dynamic spatial realities that surround them.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

POLS210

American Government I

Course ID: 3729

This is the first course in a two-course sequence in American Government. The course is designed to convey basic facts about the structure and functioning of the American political system. The philosophical foundation of the U.S. Constitution is explored and the federalist construct is examined. The functions of the three separate branches of government and their roles in policy making are a major focus.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

IRLS210

International Relations I

Course ID: 3731

An overview of the field of international and global politics. The nation state, factors of power, collective security, international trade, regional and international organization, sources of conflict and convergence are addressed.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

SOCI111

Introduction to Sociology

Course ID: 3733

Introduction to Sociology introduces students to the sociological investigation of human interaction and behavior in society. Students will become familiar with the sociological perspective and develop a ‘sociological imagination’ – the ability to see the general in the particular, the new in the familiar, and to observe the impact social forces have on our lives. The course explores environmental, historical, cultural, and organizational influences on our interpersonal relationships and life-patterns within the context of contemporary society. Students will learn how to use sociological concepts, theory and research to think critically about individuals, groups, institutions, and societies in any given situation.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

PSYC101

Introduction to Psychology

Course ID: 3734

The course introduces students to the art and science of Psychology. Course emphasis is on applying the "science of human behavior" to a variety of settings: vocational, personal, academic, and clinical. Course content introduces the history of psychology, major theories of personality and learning, current research and developmental issues. The course has a holistic approach and integrates the biological basis of behavior, social factors, learning and the unique coping styles of the individual to understand human behavior.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ANTH200

World Archaeology

Course ID: 3735

This course is a worldwide survey of prehistoric cultural adaptations from the first use of bone and stone tools to the ancient mysterious civilizations of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe including recent archaeological discoveries. Emphasis is on the development of technologies, social groups and the patterns of cultural development. Archeological excavation methods and archeological artifacts are discussed in considerable detail. Archaeological concepts and skills will be explored through simulations as well as virtual field trips and activities.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ANTH202

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Course ID: 3737

This course is designed to acquaint the novice anthropology student with anthropology and its various sub-fields, examining cross-cultural, global, comparative, and critical perspectives on human behavior and culture, as well as the diversity of human cultures from hunter-gatherers to industrialized city dwellers. The implications of socio-cultural analysis of economic, social, symbolic, and religious systems are also considered.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session

ANTH100

Introduction to Anthropology

Course ID: 3738

This course introduces students to human nature and behavior from the broad, holistic perspective of contemporary U.S. American anthropology. The four primary sub-fields of anthropology, biological, cultural, linguistics, and archaeology, will be discussed in order to integrate various aspects of the human condition.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

CHFD220

Human Sexuality

Course ID: 3739

This course is an overview of the biological, psychological, cultural, and behavioral aspects of human sexuality and family life. The overall theme of the course focuses on attitudes and responsible sexual behavior. Key topics include how culture, society, and history have impacted our understanding of human sexuality.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

SOCI212

Social Problems

Course ID: 4328

This course examines a diverse sample of social problems facing the United States today and identifies how these problems affect, and are affected by, our institutions and culture. The sociological perspective and key theories will be used to understand the beginnings of the civil society, how problems develop and are defined, and the role of social change (particularly contemporary technological innovation). Key social problems covered will include social stratification/inequality, crime, drug abuse, prostitution, aging, infectious disease, family violence, health care, racial/ethnic conflict, terrorism, etc. Sociological research on social problems will be explored, and social policies to remedy the negative consequences of these issues on society will be discussed

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ECON201

Microeconomics for Business

Course ID: 4470

Microeconomics for Business is an overview course that covers how microeconomics impacts business operations and the strategic management of the organization. Households (consumers), firms (producers), and governments are examined to assess how they interact in competitive and other markets to set prices, and determine what and how much is produced. Key concepts introduced include the role of scarcity and choice, incentives and competition, and the law of supply and demand.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ECON202

Macroeconomics for Business

Course ID: 4471

Macroeconomics for Business is an overview course that covers how macroeconomics impacts business operations and the strategic management of the organization. An introduction to the principles and tools of macroeconomic analysis is provided. Macroeconomics for Business investigates the main topics of the overall economy including Gross Domestic Product, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, recession, monetary policy and fiscal policy. We use these theories and concepts to examine the role of the government in our economy and how government makes choices.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

COMM211

Social Media and Society

Course ID: 4636

This course explores the practical and theoretical social impacts of computer-mediated communication (CMC) systems, including many different types of technologies, such as social networking sites, email, forums, chat, and online games. Students will engage in the analysis of CMC practices, the social processes and structures that emerge when people use these applications, and the problems and barriers that emerge from use.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

HOSP110

Practical Food Safety and Awareness

Course ID: 4949

In a developed country, one can often take for granted the safety of the food supply. 1 in 6 Americans get sick from foodborne illness annually, with an estimated 128,000 requiring hospitalization and resulting in approximately 3,000 deaths annually. Practical knowledge in safe food sourcing, storage, preparation and serving is addressed along with providing tips for practical awareness of techniques for staying safe. In a global society, food safety is not just a local issue, and everyone should have a working knowledge of food safety and what to look for to remain free of foodborne illness. In this course, students will learn general techniques for preparing and consuming food that is free from harmful pathogens, incorporating the flow of food from purchasing through storage and preparation to serving. Students will explore contemporary and cross cultural issues surrounding food safety in a global society. Practical knowledge about preparing safe food and red flags to watch for when dining out will be explored. Students will learn where to find information on health inspection reports, foodborne illness outbreaks and recall alerts, and will know where to report any suspected foodborne illness or suspicious activity related to the food and water supply.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

EDUC200

Humane Education: A Global Interdisciplinary Perspective

Course ID: 4961

This course is based upon the Institute for Humane Education’s (IHE) definition of humane education, which is “a lens, body of knowledge, and set of tools and strategies for teaching about human rights, animal protection, environmental stewardship, and cultural issues as interconnected and integral dimensions of a just, healthy society” (Institute for Humane Education, n.d.). The course explores issues, resources, rationales, and approaches to humane education related to various considerations and disciplines, including: economics, politics, science, technology, education, the arts, philosophy, religion, and geography.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

POLS101

Introduction to Political Science

Course ID: 5170

Introduction to Political Science explains foundational principles of the field. Students will learn the purpose of political science, common terms and concepts, and subfields. Among these are introductions to political philosophies and ideologies, comparative systems of government, and international relations. The course also examines the professional and academic fields to which a political science degree is relevant.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

STEM280

Exploring Society and Cultures via Science Fiction

Course ID: 5176

This course offers students with a unique approach into the societies and cultures that we could progress toward in the future via the review of the science fiction genre. This course will review many aspects of technological questions that society will face in the future. Does the rise of technological advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics eventually bring us to a point where we must decide what is life and the right to self-determination as the Star Trek: TNG series covered in “The Measure of a Man”, laying out the rights of Commander Data. This is just one of many aspects of society and culture that will be examined throughout the course as students are made to think critically about what will the future look like.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

LITR212

Forgotten America--Under Represented Cultures in American Literature

Course ID: 5245

Literature has the ability to shape the way a nation thinks and behaves; it both responds to important issues in society and (re)shapes them. For far too long, the literature of cultures on the periphery of American society have been ignored because they do not fit comfortably into mainstream culture. Yet, from voices within the Native American population to Appalachian artists to LGBTQ groups, for example, cultures on the periphery have consistently helped shape the American literary identity and have continued to influence American society long after the publication of their works. This course lends credence to the legitimacy of the contributions of these underrepresented cultures and explores the role they have in shaping American literature—past, present, and future. (Pre-requisite: ENGL210 for English majors, or ENGL101 or ENGL110 for non-English majors)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session

RELS250

Death and Dying

Course ID: 5278

This course provides perspectives on death and dying. Students examine how death is beneficial and necessary for evolution. Participants explore the media's impact on mortality. Participants analyze how to communicate death to the living. Students assess the bereavement and burial process. Topics include: communicating death, the feeling of emptiness, the forgetfulness of life, living in the face of death, organ donation, burial, and the other side after death.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

RELS260

Race & Religion

Course ID: 5279

American society is a cauldron of various racial, political, ethnic, and religious formations. Amongst these, religious and racial formations provide strong modes of social organization. Both religion and race are also a major stimulus of cultural practices and belief systems. These two modes influence the ideals of democracy, equality, freedom, and even political identifications. The current agitations about Black Lives Matter are drawing attention to the racial divisions that are splitting the American society. At the same time, these movements are receiving the support of people from different religions. The Islam phobia and growth of right-wing militias are also similarly pitting Americans against one another based upon their religious beliefs. American writers, artists, activists, and even poets have drawn attention to these linkages and the pernicious impact it is having upon our society. Their contributions provide an alternate understanding of the strengths and limitations of American democracy. In this course, we will examine a variety of sources to understand how religion and race are shaping American democracy and society.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

RELS270

Hope and Resilience

Course ID: 5280

Difficult situations in life motivate us to think carefully about religion. The forms of religions are based on the well-being of human beings, and they have provided many different ways to follow paths that are good for our mental and physical health. This course will deal with essential questions; do religions offer ways and techniques to support that are good for our well-being? What paths have been provided to lead a good life? How our hope, contemplation, and resilience are rooted in popular religions? What are the methods advised by religions to help practitioners? The course will include traditions that are isolated to a specific culture. However, they have their historical, cultural, and social context, in which they have been beneficial to the practitioners of these cultures. On American soil, they are coming together as a melting pot, and this course will look into how their beneficial value can be used to manage current stresses. This course will look into beneficial teachings from different religions that are becoming mainstream and are practiced in a non-traditional way without converting to a specific religion. The course will cover Christian traditions, Sufi traditions, traditions from People of First Nation, Hindu, and Buddhist traditions. Ways to Stop and reflect and achieve tranquility. Not as a way of worship rather a way of living one’s life with equanimity and hope.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

COLL111

Planning Your Future with Purpose in Humanities & Education

Course ID: 5450

This course introduces students to an attitude and approach for college success and relevant connections to their own inner motivations and external career options. Some key elements include values-goal alignment, an orientation to online learning, and strategies for successful adult learning. Other elements include planning a pathway from academic studies to a career path, career awareness, networking, engaging support resources, and collaborating with colleagues. Through the learning and activities of this course, students will gain the perspective needed for successful time management and prioritization, critical thinking, applied and collaborative learning, and civic/democratic and global learning. Content within the classroom includes learning material that can be easily obtained online. This course fulfills one general education elective.

COLL112

Planning Your Future with Purpose in Business

Course ID: 5451

This course introduces students to an attitude and approach for college success and relevant connections to their own inner motivations and external career options. Some key elements include values-goal alignment, an orientation to online learning, and strategies for successful adult learning. Other elements include planning a pathway from academic studies to a career path, career awareness, networking, engaging support resources, and collaborating with colleagues. Through the learning and activities of this course, students will gain the perspective needed for successful time management and prioritization, critical thinking, applied and collaborative learning, and civic/democratic and global learning. Content within the classroom includes open educational resources that can be easily found online. This course fulfills one general education elective.

COLL113

Planning Your Future with Purpose in Health Sciences

Course ID: 5452

This course introduces students to an attitude and approach for college success and relevant connections to their own inner motivations and external career options. Some key elements include values-goal alignment, an orientation to online learning, and strategies for successful adult learning. Other elements include planning a pathway from academic studies to a career path, career awareness, networking, engaging support resources, and collaborating with colleagues. Through the learning and activities of this course, students will gain the perspective needed for successful time management and prioritization, critical thinking, applied and collaborative learning, and civic/democratic and global learning. Content within the classroom includes open educational resources that are easily available online. This course fulfills one general education elective.

COLL114

Planning Your Future with Purpose in STEM

Course ID: 5453

This course introduces students to an attitude and approach for college success and relevant connections to their own inner motivations and external career options. Key elements in this course include values-goal alignment, an orientation to online learning, and strategies for successful adult learning. Other elements include planning a pathway from academic studies to a career path, career awareness, networking, engaging support resources, and collaborating with colleagues. Through the learning and activities in this course, students will gain the perspective needed for successful time management and prioritization, critical thinking, applied and collaborative learning, and civic/democratic and global learning. Content within the classroom includes open educational resources that are easily available online. This course fulfills one general education elective.

COLL115

Planning Your Future with Purpose in Security & Global Studies

Course ID: 5454

This course introduces students to an attitude and approach for college success and relevant connections to their own inner motivations and external career options. Key elements in this course include values-goal alignment, an orientation to online learning, and strategies for successful learning. Other elements include planning a pathway from academic studies to a career path, career awareness, networking, engaging support resources, and collaborating with colleagues. Through the learning and activities in this course, students will gain the perspective needed for successful time management and prioritization, critical thinking, applied and collaborative learning, and civic/democratic and global learning. The content within the classroom includes open educational resources that are easily available online. This course fulfills one general education elective.

Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours)

Must take the following in this Section:

COMM120

Information and Digital Literacy

Course ID: 5037

Information and Digital Literacy is designed to provide students with sustainable and usable skills essential to success in both academic and professional settings. Students will learn best practices to locate and evaluate sources, and effectively communicate using digital literacy to become proficient 21st century learners.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session

ENGL110

Making Writing Relevant

Course ID: 4951

Martin Luther King, Jr, said, “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to KEEP MOVING.” Making Writing Relevant is a composition course that will definitely keep you moving. It is not merely a required course; it is the type of course you will want to take because it moves you onto the path to success. Over eight-weeks, we will help you learn the most important components of a successful writer-communicator. We will teach you how to research properly, knowing you will need this skill in every course you take here at APUS and also in interactions in your professional and personal life. We will teach you the formatting style you will use in your field. We will provide a supportive community to strengthen and encourage you, and by the end of this nearly-all-you-need-to-know-about-writing course, you will be able to fly.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

Select 1 course(s) from the following:

LSTD205

Legal Research and Writing

Course ID: 2570

This course will assess the methods used to locate necessary legal materials and be able to evaluate the appropriate citations of those materials. The paralegal aspects are reviewed and distinguished from other judicial case briefings. The course will introduce legal analysis methods and the preparation of appropriate techniques for researching legal issues and cases. Critical definitions of legal terminology are analyzed and used in preparation of legal materials such as memoranda, client letters, and other relevant documents. The course presents the student with techniques for effective writing in the legal environment.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ITCC231

Introduction to Information Technology Writing

Course ID: 2626

This course provides a writing foundation necessary for an IT professional to identify and respond to communication needs within the IT environment, so that the professional can produce clear, concise, and appropriate IT documentation for peers and supervisors, with the ultimate goal of increasing organizational standardization and efficiency.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ENGL101

Proficiency in Writing

Course ID: 2852

Playing third base doesn’t come naturally to most folks; instead, it requires dedication to become good at it. In the same way, learning how to cook or developing a new app takes a lot of time and commitment. As with any new skill, perseverance and consistent daily practice lead to success. And so it is with writing. It’s not the mystery most people make it out to be; in fact, when you get right down to it, writing is pretty formulaic. It’s a series of skills that, once learned, require a commitment to practicing them. In other words, no one is born a great writer; instead, writers learn their craft through hard work. ENGL101 identifies the basic building blocks of writing, and as each new skill is learned, it is practiced in a safe and supportive environment. Come take the mystery out of writing in ENGL101: Proficiency in Writing.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session

ENGL220

Technical Writing

Course ID: 2856

ENGL220 introduces students to several different forms of technical writing while challenging them to engage regularly with the field at a scholarly level. Major concepts include collaboration, audience, document design, persuasion, the use of mobile technologies, and revision. In this course, readings are discovered by students in relevant technical writing journals in the AMU/APUS Trefry Library. As students hone their academic research skills, they are tasked with reporting back to their peers regarding the found articles that are relevant to that week’s writing objectives. Weekly class discussions are set up to simulate the technical writing work groups that are routinely found in companies and organizations, and should offer students a place to brainstorm and refine ideas for their larger assignments. Students will compose product proposals, instructions, labels, and a final web-based product manual. These assignments are designed to build on one another and culminate in the final project which can be included in a professional portfolio. (Prerequisites: ENGL101 or ENGL110)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

MGMT100

Human Relations

Course ID: 2879

This course is designed to provide the student with a basic foundation of positive communication strategies among individuals in today's business settings. Students will accomplish a variety of assignments that promote critical thinking and problem solving, and will develop basic human relations skills essential to function effectively in a modern business environment. Students will be presented with communication concepts associated with interpersonal relationships, including individual differences, group/team activities, cultural relations, leadership, mentoring, customer satisfaction and ethics. Communication concepts from assigned reading will be stressed, and this knowledge will then be applied in the analysis of case studies, scenarios, and problem-solving exercises to develop interpersonal skills that can be used in actual work situations.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

COMM200

Public Speaking

Course ID: 2891

COMM200 Public Speaking introduces students to the field of public speaking, giving them a foundation in the issues relevant to communicating effectively in today’s global, technological, and diverse world. The history and theories of speech, ethics, the audience, developing and delivering a speech, and types of speeches and specialized speech situations will also be covered and practiced. Students enrolling in this course must be able to capture video (required) for their speeches. Video files are created and stored within the classroom for the students’ security.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

COMM285

Interpersonal Communications

Course ID: 2918

This course is designed to focus on communication within the workplace, personal activities, and family life in order to establish and maintain healthy interpersonal relationships. This course serves as an introduction to major theories and empirical research regarding the role of interpersonal communication as it relates to personal, contextual, and cultural variables in the development of various types of relationships.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

HRMT101

Human Relations Communication

Course ID: 4113

This course provides students with communication strategies from the behavioral sciences designed to establish positive relationships with individuals and groups in the modern workplace. Through readings, critical thinking exercises, problem-solving scenarios, written assignments, and case studies, students develop the human relations skills required to interact effectively with people at work. Communication skills and practices pertinent to ethical relationships with members of line management, co-workers, direct reports, customers, and the public are examined. Also, interpersonal and organizational applications associated with group/team functions, multicultural and multigenerational relationships, leadership, mentoring, and customer satisfaction are presented to assist students with the timely identification and resolution of communication issues and challenges.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ENGL221

Scientific Writing

Course ID: 4651

Volcanoes. Biochemistry. Space studies. Whether pursuit of scientific knowledge is for personal interest or career progression, ENGL221 gives you the knowledge and skills to understand how and why scientific writing is different from other writing styles. As a launch pad to study rocket science or gather data to advocate for environmental protection policies, this course will provide the groundwork for presenting relevant data to all scientific disciplines. We will learn the basics and practice writing various sections of a scientific paper, including the abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, conclusion, and references. ENGL221 will explore the unique structure, style, process, and documentation found in scientific writing. (Prerequisites: ENGL101 or ENGL110)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

IRLS200

Information Literacy and Global Citizenship

Course ID: 4669

Information Literacy and Global Citizenship builds students’ information literacy skills in the international relations/global studies context. Students analyze scholarly sources in the discipline, identifying the types of issues and questions scholars pursue, the discursive conventions they employ, and their methods of engaging in dialogue with and citing sources. After identifying their own discipline specific research question, students select and use appropriate research tools, developing complex search strategies that help them to find relevant scholarly information on their topics. They evaluate sources and information to determine their authority, reliability, timeliness as well as the quality and underlying assumptions of the arguments presented. They synthesize the information they’ve found with their own ideas, effectively integrating source material into their papers and citing that material appropriately. Finally, the course asks students to reflect upon the ways in which the information literacy skills they’ve acquired provide a foundation for both global citizenship and lifelong learning. NOTE: Students may not earn credit for both IRLS200 and previous course IRLS303.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ENGL115

Argumentation and Rhetoric

Course ID: 5224

Presidents winning elections, countries declaring war, spouses saving a marriage, students earning scholarships—all of these have something in common: argumentation. Mountains have been moved by masters of this craft. Just think of what such people as Martin Luther King, Jr., Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln achieved with the power of their words. There is, as Horace says, harmony in discord. We will explore that harmony and why Fredrick Douglass said there can be no progress without struggle. In this class, we will examine argument strategies and structures, interrogate assumptions, explore moral arguments with complex empirical questions, and analyze a variety of texts—popular culture, websites, advertisements, etc. Be prepared to work with a variety of evidence and opinions, cultures, counterclaims, evidentiary quality, and more, as we study and practice the art of argumentation. (Pre-requisite: ENGL101 or ENGL110)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ENGL210

Introduction to Literature

Course ID: 5226

Do you enjoy horror, romantic, adventure, or science fiction stories? Do you find song lyrics poetic? Have you ever fancied yourself a director, debater, or film critic? Many APUS students have been enthralled with ENGL210 – a special course that gives students access to many worlds, plots, themes, and voices. You will enter the deep catacombs of Italy, feel the thrill of detective work, relish in the beauty of lyrical poetry, and experience historical events through a first-person perspective. Also, in ENGL210, you will feel what it is like to be a critic, director, author, and audience member. Come join an entertaining way to gain insight into the human experience!

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ENGL226

Effective Business Communication

Course ID: 5227

In the modern workplace driven by technology, business is about relationships, and the written word connects us. This course teaches us how to build those relationships, efficiently and effectively, through composing common types of business messages. We will focus on writing emails, memos, and letters as well as social media content, presentations, and personal resumes and cover letters. Develop professional communication skills to articulate your ideas and purpose to diverse business audiences in clear, concise, correct, coherent, and credible ways. (Pre-requisite: ENGL101 or ENGL110)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

History (3 semester hours)

Select 1 course(s) from the following:

HIST101

American History to 1877

Course ID: 3038

This course is a survey of United States history from the earliest European settlements in North America through the end of Reconstruction and emphasizes our nation's political, economic, and social development, the evolution of its institutions, and the causes and consequences of its principal wars.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

HIST102

American History since 1877

Course ID: 3039

This course is a survey of history of the United States from the end of Reconstruction to modern times. Emphasis will be placed on internal expansion, inherent isolationism, America’s road to becoming a world power, and the development of the concept of America as the "policeman" of the world.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

HIST111

World Civilization before 1650

Course ID: 3040

This course is a survey of the history of the human community from the dawn of civilization to 1650. Emphasis is placed on the origins and achievements of the core civilizations of Asia, Europe, Africa and the Western Hemisphere. It stresses the interrelations of societies and cultures of the past, comparing and contrasting the experiences of peoples and civilizations with one another.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

HIST112

World Civilization since 1650

Course ID: 3041

This course is a survey course in the history of the human community from 1650 to the present. It covers the origins, development and achievements of the major civilizations and stresses the interrelations of societies and cultures of the past, comparing the experience of peoples and civilizations with one another.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

HIST121

Western Civilization before The Thirty Years War

Course ID: 3042

This course is a survey of the history and culture of the Western Civilization from the ancient civilizations of the Near East, through the rise of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome, to the beginnings of Europe's Early Modern period. Emphasis is placed on the examination of the major political, social, economic and religious developments of European history.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

HIST122

Western Civilization since The Thirty Years War

Course ID: 3043

This course is a study of the history and culture of the Western world, from the beginnings of Europe's Early Modern Period to the present. It covers the major political, social, economic, religious and cultural developments, since the thirty years war.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

HIST223

History of the American Indian

Course ID: 3046

This course surveys American Indian history from before Columbus to the present. It emphasizes the American Indians’ political, economic, and social development, the emergence of the principles that guided them into the 21st century, the evolution of its institutions, and the causes and consequences of its principal wars.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

HIST221

African-American History before 1877

Course ID: 3048

This course examines the complex and varied experiences of African Americans from slavery to 1877. Topics include West African roots, the middle passage, American slavery and resistance, the development of racism, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. The course will examine internal and external factors that shaped the black historical experience economically, culturally, and politically. While the class is designed to proceed chronologically, important themes such as the development of racism, abolitionist thought, the slave community, and the impact of free blacks will be emphasized.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

HIST222

African-American History since 1877

Course ID: 3049

This course surveys the economic, cultural, and political facets of the African American experience from 1877 to the present. Topics of African American history will be examined, such as Jim Crow laws, the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement, and Black Power. While the class is designed to proceed chronologically, themes such as military and diplomatic policies, migration and urbanization, black political thought, and popular culture will be emphasized.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

HIST270

History of Science

Course ID: 4660

Science is unquestionably central in shaping our modern world. Though often directed by the “big science” efforts of universities, global corporations, and nations, it is the individual scientist that populates these scientific communities. It is at this individual level, both professionally and personally, that science touches us most directly. Students earn advanced degrees in a wide range of specialties like physics, biology, and chemistry. Science is also a central component in related fields of medicine, geology, genetics, ecology, cosmology, and technology. On the personal level we encounter science everyday when we eat genetically enhanced food, take complicated medicines to combat illness, debate the origins of life, strive to understand new information about ourselves in the universe, use advanced technologies, and in many more ways. These scientific developments do not emerge instantaneously from a vacuum. To fully understand science, one must have an appreciation of its history and how it has developed over time. The latest scientific advance is merely a snapshot of the present, and only looking at this image obscures our appreciation of the dynamic interaction between science and culture, and the ways that national, institutional, and individual goals have determined its trajectory. This broader perspective, gained only by the study of the history of science, serves as our central mission in this class. STEM185 and HIST270 are considered equivalent courses. Beginning January 2023, students may only take one of these courses for credit.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

STEM185

The History and Context of STEM

Course ID: 5172

This course offer students the opportunity to delve into the history and context of the STEM disciplines. The course will review not only the definition of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), but the history of the individual study areas and their progression toward a unified field of study. The course will delve into the similarities that helps to unite these fields as well as the distinct differences that separate them. Students will be exposed to a wide range of topics as the course looks at different key timeframes in STEM, such as 19th century America and Europe as well as today. STEM185 and HIST270 are considered equivalent courses. Beginning January 2023, students may only take one of these courses for credit.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours)

Must take the following in this Section:

MATH110

College Algebra

Course ID: 3282

This course will encompass the basic concepts involved in graphing points and linear equations and the solution and graphing of inequalities and systems of linear equations. The course will also concentrate on the manipulation and use of exponential expressions and radicals and the solution of quadratic equations and their applications. Practical applications will be provided throughout the course. There is careful attention to the presentation of concepts that will become important in the study of analytic geometry, trigonometry, and calculus.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

Natural Sciences (3 semester hours)

Select 1 course(s) from the following:

BIOL180

Introduction to Biology

Course ID: 5028

This course introduces students to different biological systems and their natural environments. The course is designed to help students understand biological principles and the properties of life. Topics covered in this course will include the structure and function of plants and animals; cell biology principles; genetics; reproduction; development and growth; and biological diversity. Students will also learn the principles of evolution and how organisms interact with each other and their environment. In addition, students will discuss the process of the scientific method and will also be required to demonstrate science information literacy skills through the creation of a narrated presentation. Topics covered in this course require some comfort with math. This course is time-intensive, so students should ensure they have the time to fully commit to this course if it is used to fulfill the General Education science course requirement.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

BIOL181

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Course ID: 5029

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of biology emphasizing the structure and function of the human body. Topics covered in this course will include a general introduction to human biology; the scientific method; organic chemistry; cellular/tissue structure and function; and the organization and regulation of body systems. Other topics covered in the course will include the human body’s organ systems, genetics, human evolution, and ecology. In addition, students will discuss the process of the scientific method and be required to demonstrate science information literacy skills through the creation of a narrated presentation. Topics covered in this course require some comfort with math. This course is time-intensive, so students should ensure they have the time to fully commit to this course if it is used to fulfill the General Education science course requirement.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

CHEM180

Introduction to Chemistry

Course ID: 5031

This course introduces students to the principles of basic chemistry; the terminology, methodology, and world view of chemistry; and chemistry’s practical application to everyday living. Topics discussed in the course include acids, bases, atomic structure, chemical equations, chemical reactions, and chemical language and nomenclature. Other topics that will be covered in the course include gases, molecular structure, solution chemistry, chemical mathematics, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Also, students will discuss the process of the scientific method and be required to demonstrate science information literacy skills through the creation of a narrated presentation. Topics covered in this course require some comfort with math. This course is time-intensive, so students should ensure they have the time to fully commit to this course if it is used to fulfill the General Education science course requirement.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ERSC180

Introduction to Meteorology

Course ID: 5032

Introduction to Meteorology covers the fundamental principles governing the behavior of our atmosphere and the duties and methods of the professional meteorologist. Students will gain insight into the exciting discipline of meteorology, discussing topics such as cloud formation, movement in the atmosphere, thunderstorms, tornadoes, meteorological satellites, and climate change. Students will discuss the process of the scientific method and also demonstrate science information literacy skills through source selection and creation of a narrated presentation.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ERSC181

Introduction to Geology

Course ID: 5033

Geology encompasses the study of our planet, and students in this course will explore: how it formed, the nature of its interior, the materials of which it is composed, landforms, earthquakes and volcanoes, geologic resources, and geologic history. Current events that students learn about in the news, ranging from volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, landslides, and more will fit into a larger picture of how Earth works and why such things happen.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

EVSP180

Introduction to Environmental Science

Course ID: 5034

This course will give students the opportunity to learn and connect with the central issues in environmental science, from ecological to social to economic considerations. The basic concepts of ecology, geography, chemistry, economics, ethics, policy, and many other disciplines will be used to examine the overarching role that humans play in our planetary environmental problems, successes, and solutions. Assignments will allow students to collect and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data regarding the human-environment relationship. Lifestyle examination, ethical considerations, and critical analysis of individual contributions to local and global impacts in regards to environmental sustainability will be emphasized. This is a course primarily for a non-scientist.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

PHYS180

Introduction to Physics

Course ID: 5035

This course is designed as an introduction to classical physics for non-scientists. Students will learn to apply Newtonian principles to the basic topics of motion, gravitation, momentum, work, energy, heat, wave behavior, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism. Basic algebra will be used in the course to demonstrate how mathematics can describe and predict the real-world behavior of objects from electrons to planets. Students will also be expected to relate physics principles to their daily lives. Also, students will discuss the process of the scientific method and must demonstrate science information literacy skills through the creation of a narrated presentation. Topics covered in this course require some comfort with math. This course is time-intensive, so students should ensure they have the time to fully commit to this course if it is used to fulfill the General Education science course requirement.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

SPST180

Introduction to Astronomy

Course ID: 5036

This course will introduce students to the wonders of the universe. Topics will include deciphering the motions of objects in the sky, learning how astronomers decode the light coming to us from distant objects, exploring the Earth and other bodies in our solar system, and investigating the properties and structure of stars, galaxies, and the universe itself. Students will be encouraged to develop a conceptual understanding of these topics beyond memorization of facts. While the course is conceptual in nature, students should expect to use some mathematics. Completion of at least college algebra prior to taking this course is highly recommended.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

STEM100

Introduction to STEM Disciplines

Course ID: 5112

This course provides students a chance to explore an array of topics and disciplines across science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and provides a solid exploration of the STEM industry and career opportunities through undergraduate study. Students will be introduced to major areas of STEM, covering the fundamental concepts of each discipline, and how STEM topics are integrated into non-STEM areas. Additionally, students will be introduced to career avenues, expectations of career readiness, career satisfaction, and professional communication. There is an emphasis on developing an understanding of personal interests, skills, and abilities, with a focus on helping students find their passion through self-reflection and self-assessment. Additionally, this course is designed to foster community among students from a variety of majors.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

Major Required (45 semester hours)

Must take all courses for this section.

ENTD261

Scripting Languages for the Administrator

Course ID: 4585

This course introduces the scripting languages necessary in custom programming for server administration and security purposes. Introductory level programming will be covered using scripting languages such as JavaScript®, VBScript®, Windows Shell Script, Python® and SQL. Previous programming experience is recommended. You must have access to a Windows®-based system to successfully complete the assignments in the course. JavaScript® is a registered trademark of Oracle America, Inc. VBScript® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Python® is a registered trademark of the Python Software Foundation. Windows® is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

INTL440

Cyber Warfare

Course ID: 3203

This course provides an overview of cyber warfare and the potential impact of its use by military, terrorist, and criminal organizations. By studying the operation of computer networks, the student will gain an appreciation of how they have both benefited society and made portions of its infrastructure more vulnerable. An overview of cyber weaponry will be presented, and various offensive and defensive strategies will be examined via case studies

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ISSC231

Networking Concepts

Course ID: 5163

This course is a study of the evolution, the concepts, and the principles of local, distributed and enterprise networking. This course examines Network design, topologies, architecture, media, interface cards, protocols, problem resolution, communications, administration, operations, and resources. It introduces the student to the concepts of wireless networking, and web-based networks. This course also explores the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and the Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Packet (TCP/IP) reference models. This course also examines internetworking servers, and hardware and operating systems maintenance.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ISSC242

Hardening Operating Systems

Course ID: 5164

This course is a study of the principles and concepts of Network Security from various aspects including but not limited to hardware, software, and other critical elements relating to the CIA Triad. There is an emphasis on standard Operating System (OS) functions and discovering vulnerabilities. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an understating of methodologies and measures necessary to take a preventive stance to address security vulnerabilities. Students will examine the principles, practices, and policies related to hardening and securing Operating Systems. This course focuses on vulnerabilities and related countermeasures of various Windows components

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ISSC262

Red and Blue Team Security

Course ID: 5165

This course examines the techniques and technologies for penetration of networks, detection of attacks, and prevention of attacks. This course addresses the techniques, the technologies, and the methodologies used by cyber intruders (hackers) to select a target and launch an attack. Students will gain insight into the motives and desired goals of hackers as well as effective tools and techniques used as countermeasures ensuring data assets remain secure. This course focuses on techniques and technologies to detect such attacks even while the attack is in progress; early detection enables the administrator to track the movements of the hacker and to discover the intent and goals of the hacker. This course assesses the various countermeasures to keep the system out of the “sights” of the hacker and to keep the hacker out of the perimeter of the target network. This course also explores the laws and the legal considerations in prosecuting computer crime.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ISSC266

Cryptography Concepts

Course ID: 5166

This course will provide an extensive overview of the field of cryptography, which includes but not limited to a historical perspective on early systems, building to the number theoretic foundations of modern day cryptosystems. Upon completion of this course students will have the ability to demonstrate a knowledge of how cryptosystems are designed, and to match cryptosystems to the needs of an application. Students will also study basic cryptanalysis and will be presented with real life breaches of common cryptosystems so that they better understand the dangers within cryptosystem design and in the design of systems that rely on cryptography. Students will also gain an understanding of the various methods of encryption and analyze the strength and weaknesses of various techniques to ensure data assets are protected and secure.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ISSC290

Securing Databases

Course ID: 5167

This course is an introductory study of the principles, practices, procedures, and methodologies to ensure security of data at rest within databases. It appraises the convergence between database security and associated threat vectors and attack methods. It examines database types, security architecture, platform fundamentals, user administration, password management, security models, virtual private databases, and auditing models. It reviews database security processes, security configuration techniques, and auditing checklists. Course topics include: Secure Architecture, Privilege Management, and Auditing Processes.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ISSC325

Biometrics

Course ID: 4670

This course presents an introduction to biometrics, the study of recognizing individuals based on their unique physical or behavioral traits related to computer and information security. Authentication, authorization, identification, and access control through biometric perspective are emphasized. The course orients practical applications of biometrics in the real world, providing a realistic view of the use of biometrics within the emerging threats in information security.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ISSC421

Computer and Network Security

Course ID: 3349

This course allows the student to obtain the knowledge required to analyze and mitigate threats in the organizational network environment. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of both computer and network security, from the wetware (human), software, and hardware perspectives. The "wetware" component will deal with identification of potential risk situations, establishing policies for avoidance, recovery, and prosecution, and proactive measures to reduce causal factors for security breaches in an organization. The "software" perspective will examine types of inappropriate software activity, as well as asset protection issues (recognizing software assets). This component will also address software tools available to assist in reducing administrative costs due to both malicious and accidental loss. The "hardware" component will address hardware approaches to protecting assets, as well as hardware techniques used to compromise assets. Specific technologies discussed include firewalls, symmetric key encryption, public key encryption, digital certificates, and cryptographic systems (SSL/TLS, VPNs, and Kerberos).

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ISSC422

Information Security

Course ID: 3183

This course allows students to examine a broad range of computer security issues and provides the student with technical knowledge not normally addressed in traditional training. It explores the protection of proprietary information and security planning with an emphasis on networked computer vulnerabilities. It also focuses on detection (e.g. viruses, hackers, types of computer crime, computer forensic examination, etc.), as well as disaster recovery and technology law. A primary focus is put on security of systems and computer crime prevention. Also addressed is the maturing criminal population with increased computer literacy, whose tendency is to move from violent actions to more profitable computer crime. Finally, issues of privacy and freedom of information are examined. This course meets the topical requirements of the DoD Directive 8570.1M Information Assurance Management (IAM) Technical II and Management I categories. Requires CITRIX CLIENT SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR ONLINE VIRTUAL LABS accessibility.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ISSC451

Cybercrime

Course ID: 4009

The rapid change in technology and the exponential growth in the use of the Internet have resulted in an increase in the number of computer and technology related crimes. This course is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge and technologies needed to detect, investigate, and prevent computer related crimes. Topics to be covered include: cybercrime classification (hacking, denial of service attacks, cyberstalking, cyberbullying, virus dissemination, identity theft, electronic funds transfers, phishing, spoofing, Internet fraud, access device fraud and salami attacks), vulnerability of computer systems and computer applications, computer intrusions and attacks, the impact of cybercrime (social, economic, and legal), investigation of digital evidence, computer forensics, and the prevention of cybercrime.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ISSC452

Cybersecurity

Course ID: 4410

This course examines the practices for assuring information security. The various roles and functions within the Cybersecurity practice will be combined and leveraged to produce a secure organization. Case studies will be used to examine theories and practices drawn from real world situations. The numerous pitfalls of Cybersecurity will be presented with everyday practices of securing companies resources from attack. This course will examine the frameworks, roles, and competencies involved with information security. The fundamentals of Cybersecurity will be examined to include: network and security concepts, attacker techniques, data security, system and applications security and incident response techniques. Current literature will be examined on such topics.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ISSC481

IT Security: Planning and Policy

Course ID: 2647

This course examines the principles of security planning and policy; it offers a holistic approach to cybersecurity for an organization. It focuses on a variety of security guidelines, policies and plans (security requirements, internal users, external users, operational costs, geography, capacity plan, growth plan, business organization, business scenarios, business factors, business processes, business functions, business products, product life cycle, technical factors, roles and responsibilities, and organizational authority). This course addresses physical security, authentication, network security, encryption, software development, email, Internet, acceptable use, acceptable speech, and viruses/worms. It also covers the need for actionable and maintainable policies and the need for periodic audits of policies and configurations.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ITMG281

Law, Privacy, and Digital Data

Course ID: 5169

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

MATH302

Statistics

Course ID: 3291

This is an interactive course designed to help students achieve a greater understanding of the statistical methods and models available to analyze and solve the wide variety of problems encountered in business, science, medicine, education, the social sciences, and other disciplines. Successful completion of this course will provide students with a working knowledge of the principles of both descriptive and inferential statistics, probability, averages and variations, normal probability distributions, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, statistical hypothesis tests, and correlation and regression analyses. The emphasis of the course will be on the proper use of statistical techniques and their application in real life -- not on mathematical proofs. This course will use Microsoft Excel for some of the work. Students should have a basic familiarity with Excel and have access to this software application. MATH120 is the recommended mathematics general education course for students who will be required to take additional statistics courses such as MATH302 Statistics as part of their program of study. (Prerequisites: MATH110, MATH111, MATH120, or MATH225)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

General Electives (27 semester hours)

Select any courses that have not been used to fulfill major requirements. Credits applied toward a minor or certificate in an unrelated field may be used to fulfill elective credit for the major.

Final Program Requirement (3 semester hours)

Must take all courses for this section.

ISSC499

Senior Seminar in Cybersecurity

Course ID: 4672

This Capstone course is a senior level course designed to allow the student to review, analyze, and integrate the work the student has completed toward the Bachelors of Science in Cybersecurity degree. Students will examine a number of real-world scenario cases related to various aspects of Cybersecurity to complete various cybersecurity related plans and policies that demonstrate mastery of their program of study in a meaningful culmination of their learning and to assess their level of mastery of the stated outcomes of their degree requirements. (Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 105 hours towards your program including ENGL101 or ENGL110)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/24 - 11/29/24	12/02/24 - 01/26/25	Fall 2024 Session D	8 Week session
07/29/24 - 01/03/25	01/06/25 - 03/02/25	Winter 2025 Session B	8 Week session
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

Note: Not all courses are taught each month.

Fall 2024

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
06/24/2024 - 11/29/2024	12/02/2024 - 03/23/2025	December 2 to March 23	16 Week session
06/24/2024 - 11/29/2024	12/02/2024 - 01/26/2025	December 2 to January 26	8 Week session

Winter 2025

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
07/29/2024 - 01/03/2025	01/06/2025 - 04/27/2025	January 6 to April 27	16 Week session
07/29/2024 - 01/03/2025	01/06/2025 - 03/02/2025	January 6 to March 2	8 Week session
08/26/2024 - 01/31/2025	02/03/2025 - 05/25/2025	February 3 to May 25	16 Week session
08/26/2024 - 01/31/2025	02/03/2025 - 03/30/2025	February 3 to March 30	8 Week session
09/30/2024 - 02/28/2025	03/03/2025 - 06/22/2025	March 3 to June 22	16 Week session
09/30/2024 - 02/28/2025	03/03/2025 - 04/27/2025	March 3 to April 27	8 Week session

Spring 2025

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
10/28/2024 - 04/04/2025	04/07/2025 - 07/27/2025	April 7 to July 27	16 Week session
10/28/2024 - 04/04/2025	04/07/2025 - 06/01/2025	April 7 to June 1	8 Week session
11/28/2024 - 05/02/2025	05/05/2025 - 08/24/2025	May 5 to August 24	16 Week session
11/28/2024 - 05/02/2025	05/05/2025 - 06/29/2025	May 5 to June 29	8 Week session

What is Cybersecurity?

Cyber criminals work to disrupt supply chains, disable computers, and steal personal data. Cybersecurity professionals are skilled at thwarting these efforts by securing software, hardware, operating systems, and wireless and mobile devices. Cybersecurity experts also protect industrial control systems such as those needed to run gas, electricity, water, and other critical infrastructure.

Cybersecurity is very dynamic. Attackers are developing new tactics to infiltrate and derail systems all the time. That’s why information security analysts and other cybersecurity professionals are armed with specialized training to outwit cyber criminals. They bring critical thinking, fundamental strategies, and practical experience to identify, combat, and investigate security breaches.

I grew up wanting to fight the bad guys. With my education now, I know how they think. I'll be able to catch the bad guys. I see myself making a difference in the world.

Bryan Mogaru

American Public University graduate

How our Online Cybersecurity Degree Deepens Your Knowledge

Cyber attackers are becoming increasingly savvy and determined. Learn to fight these real adversaries by earning your cybersecurity degree. This is a chance to gain skills in defending critical systems and infrastructure. With this knowledge, you can stay one step ahead of hostile attacks as well as inadvertent data breaches. In this program, you’ll:

Immerse yourself in an intellectually stimulating field
Discover the art and science of safeguarding computer networks, computer operating systems, and other information systems
Understand cybersecurity theory so you can design and deploy strategic defenses
Gain hands-on cybersecurity expertise in our virtual learning lab
Learn from subject matter experts with deep cybersecurity expertise in the private and public sector

Exponential Growth Projected in Cybersecurity

More than 40% of organization leaders believe a cyber attack will materially affect their organization within the next two years, according to the World Economic Forum Global Security Outlook Report 2023. This is driving organizations to increase strategic investments in defending against cyber threats.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics data concurs.

The number of information security analysts jobs is projected to increase 32% between 2022 and 2032, which is much faster than the average of all occupations.

Employment for database administrators and architects is projected to grow 8% between 2023 and 2032, with 10,200 openings projected on average each year during the time period.

The number of openings for computer and information systems managers is projected to increase by 15% from 2022-2032. This represents roughly 46,900 career openings on average each year during the time period.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, [career information accessed December 2023]
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/database-administrators.htm
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm
Employment conditions in your area may vary.

Why Learn about Cybersecurity?

Earning a degree in cybersecurity prepares you with career-relevant skills, such as data security, cloud security, computer forensics, project management, and risk management. Explore the diverse field of cybersecurity, covering business continuity strategies, computing security tactics, managing shifting cyber threats, and more.

This knowledge may help you play a key role in protecting organizations and even national security. Cybersecurity experience is needed across a wide range of sectors and industries, including:

Finance. Leaders in the financial sector, including members of the European Central Bank, have been warning that cyber attacks could lead to a major financial crisis. In addition, the growth in digital banking has increased security risks for financial institutions.

Healthcare. Due to the amount of patient data they maintain, hospitals and other health systems are frequent victims of data theft. Sensitive data such as credit card information, Social Security numbers, as well as personal health information are desirable to identity thieves. Health organizations are held liable if patient data is compromised so they must be vigilant in safeguarding personal information.

Municipalities and other suppliers of critical systems. In the wake of increased attacks on drinking water systems, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has asked all states to perform an assessment of their cybersecurity risk to protect public drinking water. Reports also show there have been a growing number of nefarious attacks by enemy states, criminals, and other bad actors upon critical infrastructure such as power grids. These have disrupted power supplies and compromised highly sensitive information.

The increased sophistication of these attacks led IT executives at municipalities to state that developing and executing a cybersecurity strategy is their number one priority. Top concerns include performing risk assessments and detecting and mitigating malware.

Military. The military uses cybersecurity officers to safeguard military networks and defend against cyber attacks from enemies. For these roles, military agencies are seeking candidates with a desire to curb cyber warfare and who bring strong project management skills and an interest in technical tools.

In addition to making a positive impact by fighting cyber crime, another reason people are drawn to the cybersecurity field is the opportunity to work remotely. Many cybersecurity roles can be performed from anywhere as evidenced by job search sites like LinkedIn and Indeed.

If you’re excited about technology and have the intellectual curiosity to pursue an ever-changing field, cybersecurity may be right for you. Cybersecurity isn’t about ones and zeros. It’s about gaining the underlying principles and problem-solving skills to defend organizations and their critical systems.

Andre Slonopas

PhD, CISA, CISM, CISSP, PMP, Department Chair and Faculty Member, Cybersecurity Department

Learn from Cybersecurity Professionals

Earn your bachelor's degree in cybersecurity and learn from renowned faculty members. Our faculty members don’t just bring theory of cybersecurity to your learning but also deep expertise in the field.

The University is very selective in hiring faculty for its cybersecurity programs. Subject matter experts have 10+ years of experience working in the field across government agencies and corporations, and frequently they are published authors in cyber defense.

Our faculty members have included security professionals who have served as computer forensics consultants, cyber data scientists, cybersecurity planners, cybersecurity operations analysts, and related roles throughout the corporate world as well as at organizations such as Departments of Health and Divisions of Emergency Management.

Gain Hands-on Cybersecurity Experience

One exciting aspect of our online bachelor’s degree program is the opportunity to experiment in the lab using virtual machines within a cyber range. This enables students to identify system vulnerabilities in a safe, controlled environment. This teaches you how hackers operate and ways to combat them. Through our virtual system, you’ll gain broad exposure to different forms of information technology to learn how to:

Protect sensitive data and information systems from security vulnerabilities
Apply intrusion detection tools
Encrypt files and harden operating systems
Inject malware and learn how to eradicate it

By simulating cyber attacks in a realistic information technology environment, you can learn and refine your response to a variety of real-world cybersecurity threats.

Why Earn Your Online Cybersecurity Degree at American Public University?

High Academic Standards

Our cybersecurity degree program is bolstered by key educational alliances. For example:

Through our Industry Advisory Committee, our cutting-edge cybersecurity training is designed and continually updated by top experts in cybersecurity and cyber defense.

The University’s Center for Cyber Defense drives the direction of courses based on what’s happening in real time in cybersecurity.

The National Security Agency designated the University’s Cybersecurity programs, including the bachelor of science in cybersecurity program of study, as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity. This distinction is held by a select number of universities and cybersecurity degree programs, and the designation reflects our program’s strength and integrity.

Build a Social Network of Support

Gain diverse experience in our virtual classroom. Building these connections is a great way to learn about real-world cybersecurity threats and to start networking across industries of interest to you. Our students have worked at government agencies like the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the FBI, Department of Defense, Space Force, and other military departments as well as across the corporate world.

Being part of an online cyber security degree program makes it easy to meet students who are working in the field in different capacities. These social connections can be helpful for supporting and learning from one another. You have the option to meet informally in study groups or join student-led clubs based on your interests and/or career goals.

The Flexibility of Online Learning

Online learning is ideal for those balancing work and family responsibilities. This 100% online degree program is very flexible, with classes starting monthly. You can learn at your own pace and attend classes from anywhere. Sign in at any time to complete weekly assignments and meet your due dates.

Advising and Career Support

We’re committed to your success. Our academic advisors are available to support you, from helping you build your course schedule to choosing a degree program, connecting with professors, and more. We also offer support through the Center for Cyber Defense, which provides specialized training programs, workshops, and career fairs.

Affordability

From no-cost applications to no-cost ebooks, we strive to keep earning your degree very affordable. American Public University also offers generous transfer credits. You can earn transfer credits through:

Previous academic coursework
Professional training and certification
Credit by examination
Government or public safety training
Real-world experience (evaluated through prior learning assessment)
Military service or training
A completion option, which allows associate of science or associate of arts degree-holding students to transfer in a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit to accelerate completing their degree

Learning to Apply the Latest Computing Technology

Students in our cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program gain exposure to a wide range of information technology, including:

Industry-standard operating systems like Windows and Linux
Computer networking devices and simulation tools like Cisco Packet Tracer
Computer programming and scripting languages like Python, Linux Shells, and MS PowerShell
Security software such as OpenVAS, Snort, Kali Linux, and Metasploit

Cybersecurity Concentrations

In addition to standard coursework in our bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, you’ll choose to focus on an area of concentration, such as:

Critical Infrastructure

Gain the knowledge to understand how to protect the Industrial Control Systems and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems that we all rely on for the production of gas, electricity, and other critical services. This concentration explores how best to secure these systems from hackers as well as enemy nation-states.

Digital Forensics

Discover how to bring cybercriminals to justice through the ability to quickly collect, analyze, and present digital forensics evidence. In addition, this concentration examines ways to secure proprietary information and deter cyber attacks. You’ll also learn about common incident response procedures, router forensics, email crime, corporate espionage, and more.

General

A general concentration in cybersecurity gives you the flexibility to take elective courses across homeland security, intelligence, IT project management, and information systems security, based on your personal and professional goals.

Privacy and Surveillance

Examine commonly used tools and methods of surveillance within the realm of legal and ethical considerations. You’ll gain exposure to intentional and unintentional surveillance, as well as understanding the risks of various forms of hardware and software.

Wireless and Mobile Security

Learn to secure networks, hardware devices, and applications as you examine the laws, regulations, and privacy responsibilities related to mobile and wireless infrastructures. This concentration will focus on hardening security for mobile technologies across government, military, education, industry, and private enterprises.

Pursue Industry Certification

The EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker Bootcamp is an industry certification that proves your cybersecurity skills. Earning this certification means you have learned to provide cybersecurity defenses, recognize security risks, protect network security, and respond to cyber threats. Through this program, you will become skilled at learning how hackers operate as well as how to perform file encryption, threat analysis, and incident response. Taught by certified ethical hackers, the program is roughly a week-long and is an ideal extension to take after you complete your bachelor’s of science in cybersecurity.

NOTE: This bachelor’s in cybersecurity does not award any professional certifications, but may be helpful in preparing to earn such certifications.

How to Pay for Your Online Cybersecurity Degree

Our goal is to keep school as affordable as possible. Visit the links below to learn ways to help you pay for your cybersecurity degree.

Everyday Heroes Grant: American Public University's Everyday Heroes program awards a 10% grant on tuition for bachelor’s degree and master's degree programs* for police, fire, and emergency medical services personnel as well as their immediate family members.

Federal Student Aid: Access financial aid, grants, and loans accepted by American Public University.

Employer Benefits: Contact your employer's human resources department about the types of programs covered under their tuition assistance benefit.

Scholarships & Loans: Hundreds of organizations have provided scholarship opportunities for American Public University students.

Tuition Assistance for Military Personnel: Take advantage of low tuition rates to help lower your tuition costs. Contact us to request information about your eligibility for our Preferred Military Rate.

Veteran Benefits: Find educational benefits, such as GI Bill®, Top-Up, and Survivors & Dependent Benefits programs, offered by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.

* The Everyday Heroes Grant cannot be combined with other university grant offers. Only one tuition grant can be applied per course registration.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cybersecurity or cyber security?

Merriam-Webster Dictionary and the National Institute of Standards and Technology both spell cybersecurity as one word, though there isn’t a consensus across the industry or across regions. Some countries like the U.S. tend to use one word while the U.K. tends to favor two words as cyber security. At American Public University, we like to speak in the voice of our customer—the student—and will occasionally use a two-word treatment, since some individuals use that spelling.

Is a cyber security degree worth it?

Earning a cyber security degree teaches you valuable skills such as how to provide business continuity, information security, and risk management. These skills can be applied across a wide range of industries and sectors, from government and military agencies to corporations such as financial and healthcare institutions.

What is the best degree for cyber security?

The cyber security degree you choose depends on your interest and career direction.

An associate degree provides foundational knowledge in cyber security, including basic principles of network security and information assurance. An associate degree in cyber security is often technical in nature and involves hands-on work. Through this program you’ll learn to implement and maintain security measures, undertake basic risk analysis, and provide technical support. Many cyber security technician, network administrator, IT support specialist, and junior security analyst roles require a minimum of an associate degree in cyber security.
A bachelor’s degree offers a more comprehensive understanding of cyber security, including broader topics such as cyber security policy, advanced network security, ethical hacking, and potentially some managerial aspects. Typically, cyber security analysts, security engineers, IT project managers, and risk managers require a bachelor’s degree in cyber security, where they will have gained a deeper understanding of online threats and strategic development of security measures.
A master’s degree offers advanced study in specialized areas within cyber security, such as cyber intelligence, digital forensics, or cybersecurity leadership. These programs emphasize strategic planning, advanced threat analysis, and policy development. Senior cyber security consultants, chief information security officers, cybersecurity architects, and policy advisors may require a master’s degree, since these positions often involve strategic decision-making, leading cyber security initiatives, and developing security policies for organizations.

Do you need strong math and programming skills to earn a cyber security degree?

Earning a degree in cyber security doesn’t require the level of math skills and programming languages knowledge that one would need for a computer science degree, but a basic understanding of math and programming principles is beneficial so you can learn how they apply these to cyber security. An enthusiasm for information technology is quite helpful in this degree program, as you will be learning about how to apply a wide range of technologies to protect organizations and their data.

What industry certifications do I need to work in cyber security?

Not all cyber security careers require industry certifications, though they are desirable in some cases. After completing their bachelor’s degree in cyber security, many students go on earn industry certifications such as:

Certified Ethical Hacker® (CEH®)—Demonstrates an understanding of penetration testing, incident response, and incident prevention
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®)—Demonstrates experience in information technology security and the ability to design and implement a cyber security program
Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA®)—Demonstrates expertise in assessing security vulnerabilities, designing controls, and providing compliance reporting
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM®)—Demonstrates experience on the management side of information security, such as governance, program development, and risk management.
CompTIA Security+®—Demonstrates the ability to assess an organization's security; monitor and secure cloud, mobile, and IoT environments; and respond to security incidents.

Certified Information Systems Auditor®, CISA®, and CISM® are registered trademarks of Information Systems Audit and Controls Association.
CompTIA Security+® is a registered trademark of the Computing Technology Industry Association.
Certified Ethical Hacker® and CEH® are registered trademarks of EC-Council.
CISSP® is a registered trademark of International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc.
PMP® is a registered trademark of Project Management Institute. Inc.

What courses could a high school student take to prepare for a cyber security degree?

Computer science classes are a good place to start. Also, learn the basics of cyber security, whether it’s through an introductory class in high school or by reading a book or subscribing to publications that cover the topic.

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What is Cybersecurity?

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Learn from Cybersecurity Professionals

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Why Earn Your Online Cybersecurity Degree at American Public University?

American Public University accepts up to 90 credits toward a bachelor’s.

Learning to Apply the Latest Computing Technology

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Critical Infrastructure

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