Online Degrees and Courses

AR101
Beginning Arabic I
Credits: 4
Day
In-depth analysis, from a social science perspective, of a substantive social issue confronting modern societies. Emphasizes pertinent social structure, values and attitudes, and the effects on the individual. ics vary from year to year. May be repeated for credit.
AR102
Beg Arabic II
Credits: 4
Day
Designed for the advanced anthropology student or international business and culture […]

HS101
Ancient Civilization
Credits: 4
Day
Survey of cultural changes in the Neolithic and Sumerian societies of the Near East, life in Pharaonic Egypt, the world of pre-classical and classical Greece, and the growth of Rome from village to Empire.
HS102
Medieval Civilization
Credits: 4
Day
Study of the early historical foundations of present-day nations in Europe. Surveys the collapse of the western Roman […]

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I
3 Credits
Examines the basic concepts, theories, and principles of sociology as well as human culture, social groups, and the social issues of age, gender, class, and race.
This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3.
SOC 102 Introduction to Sociology II
3 Credits
Examines social institutions and organizations from the macro […]

MLT 100 Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology
2 Credits
Introduces the student to general and basic information on Clinical Laboratory Science. The course provides an overview of careers within the field, education requirements, and professional organizations. Fundamental information about clinical labs including laboratory divisions, safety, and quality control is presented. The course examines the pathophysiology of disease, […]

HUM 103 Introduction to Film Art
3 Credits
Studies the relationships among film’s stylistic systems, narrative systems and audience reception. Students view, discuss and critically analyze a variety of films which represent key historical and aesthetic periods as well as a variety of genres and themes. The course incorporates the vocabulary stylistic systems (for instance, cinematography, editing […]

ASL 121 Introduction to American Sign Language
5 Credits
Exposes the student to American Sign Language. Readiness activities are conducted focusing on visual/receptive skills and basic communication. Utilizes the direct experience method. Students must complete this course with a “B” or higher or pass the ASL proficiency test with a score of at least 80% or better […]

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 […]

PS 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 CJ 5000.)
PS 5010. Seminar in Political Philosophy/(3).S. […]

ANT 5120. Appalachian Culture and Social Organization/(3).F. Exploration of dominant cultural principles and values and their relationship to historical, economic, and political themes, and to social organization and social dynamics; analysis of the socio-economic structure of Appalachian communities, and of the meaning of kinship and its relationship to community organization and processes.
ANT 5200. Sustainable Development: […]