Online Degrees and Courses

AN119
Cultural Anthropology
Credits: 3
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Systematic study of the customs, social organization, environmental adaptation and belief systems of primitive and contemporary societies. Considers cultural variations in technology, economy, language, families, government and religion, with a special emphasis on social and cultural change and global relations. Non-majors may substitute this course as prerequisite for other courses in the sociology/anthropology […]

MU101
Introduction to Reading & Writing Music
Credits: 4
An elementary course in the elements and fundamentals of music, stressing practical application of clefs, scales, keys, rhythms and meters, chords, and a functional knowledge of the general field of music. Includes the nature and organization of various kinds of performing groups, the business of music, and copyright and […]

NUA 101 Certified Nurse Aide Health Care Skills
4 Credits
Prepares the student to perform the fundamental skills of the nurse aide. Basic nursing skills, communication skills, restorative services, personal care skills, safety and emergency care issues are covered. Includes knowledge and/or principles of asepsis, OSHA and HIPAA regulations. Ethical behaviors, cultural sensitivity and principles of mental […]

HIS 101 Western Civilization I
3 Credits
Explores a number of events, peoples, groups, ideas, institutions, and trends that shaped Western Civilization from the prehistoric era to 1650. Reflects the multiple perspectives of gender, class, religion, and ethnic groups. Focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening the skills historians use while constructing knowledge in this discipline. This course […]

ANT 101 Cultural Anthropology
3 Credits
Studies human cultural patterns and learned behavior. Includes linguistics, social and political organization, religion, culture and personality, culture change and applied anthropology.
This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses (GT-SS3).
ANT 107 Introduction to Archaeology
3 Credits
Introduces the science of recovering the human prehistoric and historic past through excavation, analysis, and […]

Aquinas College currently offers the courses in mathematics, chemistry,
and physics required by most engineering schools if a student is to transfer
after sophomore year. Students interested in pre-engineering should contact
the chair of the physics department. A probable sequence of courses
minimally required for transfer is listed below.
Semester One*:
MS121 Calculus with Analytical Geometry
CY111 General Chemistry
CY111 General Chemistry Lab
Semester […]

HY101 American History (3) HP
A survey of the political, economic, social, and cultural development of the United
States from discovery of the New World to the end of Reconstruction.
HY102 American History (3) HP
A survey of the development of the United States from the end of the Civil War
to the present.
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HY161 World History […]

FIRST YEAR
GE101 Inquiry and Expression (3)
An integrated collegiate skills course that emphasizes writing, reading research,
oral communication, and critical thinking. These skills are developed by examining
contemporary American Pluralism issues, including race, class, popular
culture and gender. Library and electronic research skills are directly applied
as students conclude the course with a research paper and oral presentation.
Students must successfully […]

EH105 Basic Composition (3)
A course in expository writing at the college-entry level. A grade of C or better
in this course satisfi es the writing profi ciency requirement.
EH/BS106 Business Communication (3)
Introduces students to effective listening, writing, and presenting skills for business
and other professional activities.
EH111 Introduction to Poetry (3) AC
Introductory study of various poets and poetic forms.
EH112 […]

CJ 5000. Research Methods/(3).F. The goal of this course is the development of the analytical abilities of the student. The foundations of inquiry, the various approaches to the study of social phenomena, and several analytical techniques are presented, discussed, and practiced. Prerequisite: an undergraduate statistics course. (Same as PS 5000.)
CJ 5050. Seminar in Public Law […]