BIOL 110 - General Biology
Biology 110 presents basic biological concepts and issues for non-biology majors.
The courses below were offered during a previous winter session.
ECON 224 - Introduction to Economics
ECON 224 will introduce you to both major topics of economics, microeconomics and macroeconomics.
HIST 110 - Conquest, Colonization, and Captivity
This course will be taught on location at various sites in Peru, we will balance covering the broad history of Latin America with specific readings, materials, and locations dealing with Peruvian history from the indigenous Inca civilization, conquest by the Spanish, and the ongoing legacy of colonial rule for contemporary society.
HRTM 110 - Introduction to Hospitality Industry
HRTM 110 will give students an overview of the vast hospitality industry. You will explore each of the major sectors of this industry (i.e., lodging, food & beverage, gaming, cruise industry, etc.).
HRTM 112 - United States History Since 1865
HRTM 112 will offer a broad overview of American History based on lectures and supplementary readings.
HRTM 112- United States History Since 1865
HRTM 112 is a survey of U.S. history from 1865 to the present.
HRTM 260 - Hotel Management
This course will focus on the management of the lodging phase of the hospitality industry to include front office, housekeeping, sales & marketing, maintenance areas, and food & beverage among others.
HRTM 280 - Foundations of Tourism
HRTM 280 is designed to introduce you to the tourism field from a general system’s perspective using traditional social science disciplines such as sociology, psychology, economics, geography, and destination planning as parts of the system.
HRTM 285 - Club Management
This course is designed to be a basic introduction to the private club segment of the hospitality industry.
HRTM 344 - Personnel Organization and Supervision
Introduction into recruitment, selection, utilization, and development of human resources; the role of supervisors in management; and personnel administration.
JOUR 201 - Principles of Public Relations
This course is designed to provide an overview of the field of public relations, including information about its history, theoretical foundations, the PR planning process, possible career paths, and key terms, concepts and issues you’ll need to understand to work in public relations or related industries.
JOUR 333 - Public Relations for Non-Profits
This is an elective course in nonprofit public relations, designed for students interested in entering the nonprofit communications field.
MGSC 290 - Computer Information Systems in Business
Computer Information Systems in Business is designed for students to develop a strong foundation and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel as a tool in business communications, analysis and decision making.
MUSC 110 - Introduction to Music
This course is an introductory survey of the literature and styles of western art music.
MUSC 210 - Understanding the Psychology of Music
MUSC 210 offers various psychological and psychosocial aspects of human musical behavior, including introductory musical acoustics, perception and cognition of music, music and the brain, music processing across world cultures, music and emotions, music and human health, music in social contexts, and principles of experimental design.
RETL 242 - HRSM Professional Communications
in the course RETL 242, students will explore the theory and processes in business and professional communications by analyzing the principles of business communication, learning how to communicate effectively with diverse persons, businesses and organizations globally, composing effective communications, such as emails, meeting agendas and minutes, and resumes and cover letters, delivering both oral and written presentations, using social media most effectively, and learning the latest technology available to help them complete these tasks.
RETL 250 - Sustainability in Fashion
RETL 250 examines the challenges faced by designers, product developers, and consumers as they create, wear, and recycle clothing and fashion.
RETL 261 - Principles of Accounting
RETL 261 is a study of the preparation and interpretation of corporate financial statements with an emphasis on analysis and decision-making techniques through close examination of cash, receivables, inventory, fixed assets and depreciation, and current liabilities.
RETL 265 - Principles of Retailing
RETL 265 is designed to introduce the student to basic concepts in the business of retail management.
SPAN 350 - Spanish Language Study Abroad
SPAN 350 is an introduction to the socio-historic Peru context. Students will explore pre-Hispanic culture, Hispanic influence, political development, architecture, music, crafts, textiles, food and customs and traditions of the Peruvian people.
SPCH 145 - Online Public Communication
This course is an introduction to the best practices in online public communication and the theories that explain and guide those practices.
SPCH 145 - Online Public Communication
This course is an introduction to the best practices in online public communication and the theories that explain and guide those practices.
SPTE 202 - Introduction to Live Entertainment Management
The study of underlying themes in entertainment management and its application to music, family shows, and other live entertainment business venues.
SPTE 274 - Computer Applications in Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management
SPTE 274 is all about Microsoft Excel! In this 3-credit course, students will learn viable Excel skills that will help them be prepared for higher level courses, practica, internships and the business world.
SPTE 320 - Sport and the Law
Sport and the Law is designed to assist the student in acquiring knowledge of legal issues that frequently arise in the context of sport.
WGST 112 - Introduction to Women and Gender Studies
Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies is a social science perspective of women in psychological, sociological, historical, anthropological, economic, and political contexts; changing roles, images, and institutions will be examined.
BIOL 110 - General Biology Lecture and Lab
Biology 110 presents basic biological concepts and issues for non-biology majors.
ECON 224 - Introduction to Economics
ECON 224 will introduce you to both major topics of economics, microeconomics and macroeconomics.
FINA 333 - Finance and Markets
Finance and Markets provides an in-depth introduction to the world of finance.
HIST 108 - Science and Technology in World History
HIST 108 is a general survey of developments of science and technology in world civilizations from antiquity to the present, emphasizing the ways in which social and personal values and ethics were shaped—and were shaped by—those developments.
HRTM 110 - Introduction to Hospitality Industry
This course will give students an overview of the vast hospitality industry.
HRTM 260 - Hotel Management
This course will focus on the management of the lodging phase of the hospitality industry to include front office, housekeeping, sales & marketing, maintenance areas, and food & beverage among others.
HRTM 280 - Social Science Foundations of Tourism
The course is designed to introduce you to the tourism field from a general system’s perspective using traditional social science disciplines such as sociology, psychology, economics, geography, and destination planning as parts of the system.
HRTM 285 - Club Management
This course is designed to be a basic introduction to the private club segment of the hospitality industry.
HRTM 344 - Personnel Organization and Supervision
Introduction into recruitment, selection, utilization, and development of human resources; the role of supervisors in management; and personnel administration.
HRTM 364 - Conference and Meeting Planning
HRTM 364 is an introductory course of conference and meeting planning.
HRTM 490 - Hospitality Management Strategies
The course will focus on planning and managing strategic activities in the highly competitive hospitality business environment.
JOUR 201 - Principles of Public Relations
This course is designed to provide an overview of the field of public relations, including information about its history, theoretical foundations, the PR planning process, possible career paths, and key terms, concepts and issues you’ll need to understand to work in public relations or related industries.
JOUR 333 - Public Relations for Non-Profit Organizations
This is an elective course in nonprofit public relations, designed for students interested in entering the nonprofit communications field.
MGSC 290 - Computer Information Systems in Business
Computer Information Systems in Business is designed for students to develop a strong foundation and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel as a tool in business communications, analysis and decision making.
MUSC 110 - Introduction to Music
This course is an introductory survey of the literature and styles of western art music.
MUSC 210 - Understanding the Psychology of Music
Various psychological and psychosocial aspects of human musical behavior, including introductory musical acoustics, perception and cognition of music, music and the brain, music processing across world cultures, music and emotions, music and human health, music in social contexts, and principles of experimental design.
SPCH 145 - Online Public Communication
This course is an introduction to the best practices in online public communication and the theories that explain and guide those practices.
SPTE 110 - Sport and Entertainment in American Life
This course explores common questions and issues about sport and its relation to society through various sociological and cultural lenses.
SPTE 202 - Introduction to Live Entertainment Management
The study of underlying themes in entertainment management and its application to music, family shows, and other live entertainment business venues.
SPTE 203 - Introduction to Event and Venue Management
This course will introduce students to the important and related segments of the sport and entertainment industry.
SPTE 320 - Sport and the Law
Sport and the Law is designed to assist the student in acquiring knowledge of legal issues that frequently arise in the context of sport.
WGST 112 - Introduction to Women and Gender Studies
Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies is a social science perspective of women in psychological, sociological, historical, anthropological, economic, and political contexts; changing roles, images, and institutions will be examined.
BIOL 110 - General Biology Lecture and Lab
Biology 110 presents basic biological concepts and issues for non-biology majors.
ECON 224 - Introduction to Economics
Economics is the study of how individuals, firms, and societies make decisions under scarcity.
HRTM 110 - Introduction to Hospitality Industry
History, growth, developments, and future opportunities in the hospitality industry.
HRTM 260 - Hotel Management
Management of the lodging phase of the hospitality industry to include front desk, housekeeping, and maintenance areas.
HRTM 344 - Personnel Organization and Supervision
Recruitment, selection, utilization, and development of human resources; role of supervisors in management and personnel administration.
MGSC 290 - Computer Information Systems in Business
An introduction to the effective use of information systems tools in day-to-day business communications, analysis, and decision making.
MUSC 110 - Introduction to Music
Perceptive listening and appreciation of musical elements, forms and style periods, including composers’ lives, individual styles and representative works. Emphasis on classical music; jazz and American popular music included.
MUSC 210 - Understanding the Psychology of Music
Various psychological and psychosocial aspects of human musical behavior, including introductory musical acoustics, perception and cognition of music, music and the brain, music processing across world cultures, music and emotions, music and human health, music in social contexts, and principles of experimental design.
RETL 242 - HRSM Professional Communications
Theory, processes, and applications of professional communications.
RETL 250 - Sustainability in Fashion and Retail
Examination of concepts, practices, and opportunities of fashion sustainability (such as social and environmental responsibility) available to designers, developers and consumers.
RETL 261 - Principles of Accounting I
A study of the accounting cycle with emphasis on preparation and analysis of financial statements.
RETL 265 - Principles of Retailing
Management methods, location analysis, store organization, personnel, planning, buying and pricing techniques, and customer service policies for retail firms.
SLIS 202 - Introduction to Information Literacy and Technology
An introduction to the basic information technologies used in all types of information organizations and the essential concepts and skills needed for information literacy.
SPTE 110 - Sport and Entertainment in American Life
The American sport and entertainment enterprise: background, influences, and trends; collegiate and professional sport organizations; ownership and unionization; media portrayals.
SPTE 202 - Introduction to Live Entertainment Management
The study of underlying themes in entertainment management and its application to music, family shows, and other live entertainment business venues.
SPTE 320 - Sport and the Law
Laws and regulatory bodies affecting the management of sport personnel, facilities, and events.
ECON 224 - Introduction to Economics
The study of supply and demand, markets, household and firm decision-making, gross domestic product, inflation, unemployment and government policies.
HRTM 110 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
Learn about history, growth, developments and future opportunities in the hospitality industry.
ITEC 242 - Business Communications
Learn about theory and processes in written business communications, such as composing effective businessletters and reports.
JOUR 333 - Public Relations for Nonprofit Organizations
The theory and practice of developing public relations strategies and messaging for nonprofit organizations.
SLIS 202 - Introduction to Information Literacy and Technology
An introduction to the basic information technologies used in all types of information organizations and the essential concepts and skills needed for information literacy.
SPTE 110 - Sports and Entertainment in American Life
Learn about the American sport and entertainment enterprise: background, influences and trends in collegiate and professional sport organizations, ownership and unionization and portrayal in the media.
WGST 112 - Women in Society
A social science perspective of women in psychological, sociological, historical, anthropological, economic and political contexts, including changing roles, images and institutions.