General Studies Courses
General Studies courses may be an option for students interested in taking one or two credit-based courses but who are not currently interested in seeking a credential. Students who successfully complete General Studies courses may be eligible to transfer credit toward a certificate, diploma or degree upon formal admission to a program.
Permission to register in General Studies courses requires approval by the Dean or designate. Supporting documentation and/or prerequisites may be required.
For information about non-credit courses, visit Continuing Studies.
Upcoming Start Dates
INDS500: Theory in Interdisciplinary Studies
Course Description: Guides students in exploration of dominant theoretical paradigms currently used in applied social science studies. Draws from theories used in anthropology, communication studies, education, environmental studies, gender studies, geography, political science, psychology, and sociology. Places special emphasis on interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary theoretical frameworks and on theories guiding applied research. Credits: 3.00
| Start Date | End Date | Tuition (Domestic) | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2020 | July 5, 2020 | 2509.17 | Online |
| November 30, 2020 | February 21, 2021 | TBD | Online |
| April 19, 2021 | June 27, 2021 | TBD | Online |
| November 29, 2021 | February 20, 2022 | TBD | Online |
INDS505: Academic Writing and Critical Thinking Across Disciplines
Course Description: Introduces communication strategies designed to enhance clear and effective written discourse at the graduate level across disciplines. Examines the basic principles of successful scholarly writing, including those specific to the students’ own disciplines, and the critical analysis of academic research and discourse. Students will write a critical literature review through a series of research and writing assignments in an interactive online environment. Credits: 3.00
| Start Date | End Date | Tuition (Domestic) | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 3, 2020 | April 12, 2020 | 2509.17 | Online |
| September 14, 2020 | November 22, 2020 | TBD | Online |
| February 1, 2021 | April 11, 2021 | TBD | Online |
| September 13, 2021 | November 21, 2021 | TBD | Online |
INDS510: Social Science Research Methods
Course Description: Introduces students to qualitative and quantitative research methods commonly used in the social sciences. Emphasizes applied research projects designed from interdisciplinary, cross-disciplinary or transdisciplinary perspectives. Covers basic research process, research topics and questions, research design, accessing and evaluating research, common methodologies, data collection, ethics, and analysis interpretation and communication of research results. Credits: 3.00
| Start Date | End Date | Tuition (Domestic) | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2020 | April 26, 2020 | 2509.17 | Online |
| September 28, 2020 | December 6, 2020 | TBD | Online |
| February 15, 2021 | April 25, 2021 | TBD | Online |
| September 13, 2021 | November 21, 2021 | TBD | Online |
INDS515: Global Perspectives on Indigenous Ways of Knowing
Course Description: Critically introduces students to Indigenous ways of knowing within the contexts of colonialism and contemporary challenges. Explores Indigenous perspectives on identity, the environment, knowledge acquisition, and renewed political relationships. This graduate version of INDS 400 Global Perspectives on Indigenous Ways of Knowing requires students to demonstrate graduate-level skills in reading, writing, and critical analysis and to apply these skills in a research review paper. Credits: 3.00
| Start Date | End Date | Tuition (Domestic) | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2020 | December 6, 2020 | TBD | Online |
| September 20, 2021 | November 28, 2021 | TBD | Online |
INDS525: LGBTQ2S+ Global Issues and Community Engagement
Course Description: Introduces students to history and current issues affecting LGBTQ+ individuals and their communities with particular attention to seniors, youth, cultural and linguistic minority groups. Includes discussion of issues affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, agender, transgender, non-binary, queer and Two-Spirit individuals and communities. Examines ways of creating welcoming and inclusive organizations, public services, and communities and approaches LGBTQ2S+ issues from human rights and cultural identity perspectives. Credits: 3.00
| Start Date | End Date | Tuition (Domestic) | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2020 | September 20, 2020 | 2509.17 | Online |
| July 5, 2021 | September 12, 2021 | TBD | Online |
INDS535: Outdoor Experiential Education
Course Description: Opportunities for authentic connection to the natural world in today’s educational landscape, while becoming more frequent, are still far from the norm. At the same time the demand for more embodied nature-based learning experiences is being driven by a complex platform of social and community needs. This course will explore outdoor environmental education broadly while engaging specifically with key topics including curricular connections, methods such as forest school, transformative learning, Indigenous ways of knowing and learning, ecoliteracy, ecological justice, risky outdoor play, along with other relevant theoretical and practical perspectives. The primary goal is to engage students in thinking critically and creatively about the place and space for outdoor environmental learning within education today, challenging assumptions through fostering personal and professional ecoliteracy, while developing a community of practice via dialogue and storytelling. Through a variety of learning modalities (readings, films, guest speakers, cohort presentations, online forums, site visits & field study) we’ll dive deeply into the topic of outdoor experiential education connecting research to practice and exploring how best to develop ecological leadership in and out of the classroom. *pending approval Credits: 3.00
| Start Date | End Date | Tuition (Domestic) | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2020 | July 5, 2020 | 2509.17 | Online |
| April 26, 2021 | July 4, 2021 | TBD | Online |