Course Catalog

School of Arts & Humanities

PH 103 Philosophy and the Good Life – Professor Patrick Standen

What is a life well-lived? What is the role of ethics in the good life? What gives life meaning? In this course, students will explore these fundamental questions and others in dialogue with a range of philosophical thinkers and texts.

CORE: Philosophical Questions

School of Business & Technology

BU 290 Personal Branding & Leadership Development – Professor Karen Popovich

In today’s digital and professional landscape, personal branding is essential for success. This special topics course equips students with both the strategic marketing skills and self-reflective tools needed to craft a personal brand that authentically reflects their values and professional aspirations. Through experiential learning, students will engage with core marketing principles—such as developing a unique value proposition, understanding target audiences, and creating a consistent brand narrative. These concepts will be applied to the creation of a personal brand that contributes to their communities and stands out in the marketplace.

In addition to case studies, readings, presentations, discussions, and self-reflection, students will conduct interviews with professionals, gaining firsthand insights into personal branding in real-world settings. This practical experience will enhance students’ ability to build and maintain personal brands that contribute to their professional success and broader community engagement. It is designed not only for business administration and accounting majors but also for students from a variety of disciplines who are interested in understanding the power of personal branding in both professional and community contexts.

School of Natural & Health Science Sciences 

BI 108 Human Nutrition – Professor James Willard

This accelerated online lab science course is designed to provide you with the tools necessary to study and comment intelligently on the role of nutrition in the total human life cycle. We will examine human physiological requirements for and the chemistry of the nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, lipid, minerals, vitamins and water. Each chapter lists specific objectives to be met. The laboratory component of the course consists of experiments that apply these tools to real nutritional situations.

CORE: Scientific Inquiry

PS 256 Abnormal Psychology – Professor Sarah Hastings

This course explores historical and contemporary ways of conceptualizing the origins, characteristics, and treatments of psychological/emotional difficulties and problems in living. Problems and disorders to be examined range from minor adjustment problems and common disorders such as depression to more rare, major mental illnesses such as schizophrenia. Through an in-depth examination of a variety of viewpoints on “abnormal” behavior, students are invited to think critically about their own and our society’s conception of “mental illness.”

PRE-REQS: PS 101 General Psychology OR SO 101 Introduction to Sociology