The College of Arts & Sciences offers a variety of online undergraduate and graduate courses throughout the academic year.
What courses are offered online?
Module 2: May 13-June 28
CJN 255 Introduction to Media
Professor Nina Huntemann
4 credits
An introduction to the role of media in contemporary society, focusing on media's influence on cultural, political, and ideological processes. An examination of the historical contexts within which newspapers, radio, television and new media technologies developed and how audiences interact with and influence the use of media.
CJN 257 Advertising
Professor Gloria Boone
4 credits
Theoretical and practical applications of communication are considered in terms of advertising strategies and campaigns for media.
CJN 457 Integrated Marketing Communication
Professor Cindy Irizarry
4 credits
Examines the integration of advertising, promotion, public relations and marketing communication in the strategic communication process.
*Prerequisites: CJN 277, CJN 257, and CJN 247
CJN 778 Event Planning
Professor Jane Secci
3 credits
Examines how conferences are built, promoted, managed, and assessed, with particular emphasis on non-profit conventions, trade shows, and volunteer organizations. Specific issues analyzed include facilities planning and contracts, legal issues, volunteer management, budgeting, marketing, and planner/staff communication.
ENG 217 American Literature I
Professor Elif Armbruster
4 credits
Study of major American writing from its origins through 1865. Regularly assigned essays on reading provide the basis for individualized instruction in clear, correct, and persuasive writing.
*Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103
ENG 390 Writing Process and Revision
Professor Rich Miller
4 credits
This course studies the expressive and cognitive approaches to the writing process through personal journal writing, metaphor use and a review of grammar and stylistics. Written assignments emphasize discovery and invention as well as the revising of academic prose.
*Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103
ALS 266 Criminal Law
Professor Eric Bellone
4 credits
This course examines criminal law in the United States from a broad perspective. It will present the general principles and doctrines that affect the whole criminal law, such as elements of criminal offenses, defenses to crime, and perspectives on crime and criminal law. In addition, students will learn the elements of specific crimes, such as homicide, criminal sexual conduct, terrorism and related crimes, crimes against public morals, and crimes against property. Discussions of the direction of the criminal law and constitutional limitations on government will be presented as preparation for future study.
GVT 120 Research Methods
Professor Brian Conley
4 credits
Building on the skills learned in GVT 110, students will be introduced to the subfields of political science and learn to analyze political writings. Focus will be on the use of the scientific method for research on politics and government. Students will learn the steps in writing a research paper, including developing the research question and selecting a research design. Attention will be given to the use of statistical analysis and public opinion polling in political research.
GVT 281 Introduction to Comparative Politics
Professor Roberto Dominguez
4 credits
This course examines various methods of comparing political systems. Institutions such as executive departments, legislatures, court systems and local governmental systems are examined comparatively. It includes analysis of the impact of different economic systems on political/governmental institutions, and on economic circumstances that impact government. It also looks at political socialization both in terms of process and comparative content. An effort is made to include countries from all regions of the world.
*Prerequisites: GVT 110 and GVT 120 or consent of instructor.
MATH 130 Finite Mathematics
Professor Xinxin Jiang
4 credits
Linear Modeling (for example, using linear functions to model supply/demand situations), graphing, linear programming, financial functions (compound interest, annuities, and amortization of loans) sets, Venn diagrams, counting and combinatorics, discrete probability, conditional probability, Bernoulli experiments, and Bayes theorem. There will be on campus review sessions before two midterm exams and one final exam. All the exams are taken on campus.
*Prerequisites: MATH 104 or appropriate math placement score.
**Note: This course cannot be applied toward a departmental concentration in Mathematics by Sawyer Business School students.
PHIL 127 Contemporary Moral Issues
Professor Nir Eisikovits
4 credits
This class will take up three major issues in applied ethics: the morality of war (when it is justified to go to war, what restrictions should we adhere to once we start fighting), the ethical questions surrounding genetic engineering and human enhancement(what if we could design beautiful, intelligent children for ourselves, children who would be immune to most diseases and live radically longer lives than we do?) and our duties of assisting those who are less fortunate than us (should we give away part of our income to help impoverished, disaster stricken people on the other side of the globe?).
SCI 173 & SCI 173L Mapping Our World
Professor Scott Lussier
4 credits
Geographic Information Science (GIS) link information (number of fire hydrants on a block) to features on a map (e.g., a point representing street address) that has a designated geographic location (as designated by global coordinates). Unlike paper maps, GIS software allows the production of interactive maps that allows the user to layer data, to indicate spatial patterns, to analyze trends, and to combine different features of the mapped area in novel ways. For example, a business person may wish to use GIS to determine the optimum location of retail outlet (based on the mapped demographics of a neighborhood), while an environmental engineer may use GIS to describe the location of outfalls to see how they correlate to areas of stream pollution. In this course, students will be introduced to maps, map vocabulary and attributes, and GIS mapping through a series of mapping exercises.
*Prerequisites: SCI L173 must be taken concurrently; knowledge of Windows-type application
PSYCH 326 Abnormal Psychology
Professor Susan Orsillo
4 credits
Introduces the concepts of psychological disorder and focuses on description and etiology of various mental health problems from a variety of different theoretical perspectives. Students develop familiarity with the DSM-IV classification system and major disorders described within it, including topics such as mood and anxiety disorders, thought disorders, personality disorders.
*Prerequisites: PSYCH 114 and Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor
CJ 730 Bad Girls
Professor Gini Mann-Deibert
3 credits
This class explores the images of the traditional "bad" girl in films. The course examines the idea of moving beyond merely the delinquent, many images in film suggest that girls and women who break with the socially condoned role of femininity are somehow bad. Girls and women who have power or challenge authority are often portrayed in films as deviant and therefore "bad." Girls and women who are "frigid" are just as "bad" as their sexually promiscuous silver-screen opposites. This course further focuses on the impact of these images on real life social roles for girls and women as well as the symbiotic relationship between fact and fiction.
Module 4: June 3-August 9
COUNS 748 Fieldwork: College Visits
Professor Tim Poynton
3 credits
This course will require students to visit a variety of public and private four-year and two-year higher education institutions. Students will meet with the admissions office and at least one of the following offices at each institution to gain insight into how prospective students with diverse backgrounds and abilities would fit the campus resources and offerings: diversity services/multicultural affairs, financial aid, and/or disability services.
*Prerequisites: EHS 747 as a pre/co-requisite, or instructor permission
Module 6: July 8-August 23
CJN 259 Sports Public Relations
Professor Frank Irizarry
4 credits
The application of Public Relations strategies and techniques in college and professional sports.
CJN 358 Family Communication
Professor Bruce Wickelgren
4 credits
This course will look at different family structures using communication concepts and theories as a focus to glance at family life. Communication issues will include the creation of meaning and identity through storytelling, rules and roles, conflict, power, intimacy, and then glance at challenges to the family unit. Students will need to understand their own family issues so that they can glance across the street to neighbors' differing viewpoints, so that we can broaden to begin to understand families from different cultures. We will accomplish this by examining both fictional and real families portrayed in television, movies, documentaries, as well as in fiction and non-fiction writing. Final projects will be a paper and presentation about a specific family communication concept applied to a specific family unit.
CJN 405 Communication Theory
Professor Vicki Karns
4 credits
The purpose of this course is to help you define, identify, and understand other cultures and other cultural communication patterns. The course is designed to give you an opportunity to learn more about your own culture and to explore others. We will examine the basic definitions and components of culture (language, time, ritual, tradition, relationships, identity, etc.) as a foundation for all discussions and discoveries. The course will also provide theoretical and practical applications of these concepts.
*Fulfills Cultural Diversity Group B requirement.
ENG 213 English Literature I
Professor Gerald Richman
4 credits
Study of major writers of England from the beginning to the mid-18th century.
*Prerequisites: ENG-102 or ENG-103
GVT 110 Intro American Government
Professor Ken Cosgrove
4 credits
An introduction to the American political system and constitutional framework. Focus will be on the interplay of various institutions (the Presidency, Congress and the Judiciary) in creating public policies. Contemporary public issues will be discussed, as will the role of political theory in shaping American democracy. Attention will be given to the role of the news media, public opinion, political ideology, political parties and interest groups in the American system.
PHIL 119 Ethics
Professor Donna Giancola
4 credits
A systematic introduction to the major thinkers and their positions on the main issues of ethics, such as: What is morality? What are moral values? How should we live our lives? Are there objective, universal, absolute moral standards? If so, what are they, and what is their basis?
SCI 173 & SCI 173L Mapping Our World
Professor Scott Lussier
4 credits
Geographic Information Science (GIS) link information (number of fire hydrants on a block) to features on a map (e.g., a point representing street address) that has a designated geographic location (as designated by global coordinates). Unlike paper maps, GIS software allows the production of interactive maps that allows the user to layer data, to indicate spatial patterns, to analyze trends, and to combine different features of the mapped area in novel ways. For example, a business person may wish to use GIS to determine the optimum location of retail outlet (based on the mapped demographics of a neighborhood), while an environmental engineer may use GIS to describe the location of outfalls to see how they correlate to areas of stream pollution. In this course, students will be introduced to maps, map vocabulary and attributes, and GIS mapping through a series of mapping exercises.
*Prerequisites: SCI L173 must be taken concurrently; knowledge of Windows-type application
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How do I register and pay for summer online courses?
Registration for Module 2 online courses is ongoing and ends May 17, 2013. The last day to drop a course without a “W” is May 28, 2013.
Registration for Module 4 online courses is ongoing and ends June 4, 2013. The last day to drop a course without a “W” is June 24, 2013.
Registration for Module 6 online courses is ongoing and ends July 12, 2013. The last day to drop a course without a “W” is July 22, 2013.
Suffolk students can register online via Campus Cruiser/SAIL. Payments can be made online at www.suffolk.edu/bursar by clicking “Make a Payment.” You can also pay in person at the Office of the Bursar or mail your check with your completed registration form to the Office of the Bursar, 41 Temple Street, Boston, MA 02114. Please call 617.573.8407 if you have any tuition questions.
Non Suffolk students must apply by filling out the Continuing and Professional Studies Registration Form. Please fax the form to the Suffolk University Undergraduate Admissions office at 617.557.1574. Once formally admitted, you will receive a Suffolk student ID number. You must then obtain permission for the instructor(s) teaching the course(s). After you have received instructor approval, you can proceed to register online.
Financial Aid
Please note that a student must enroll for at least 6 summer credits to be considered for financial aid.
Only students who are enrolled in degree/certificate programs at Suffolk are eligible for summer study financial aid, which usually comes from Pell and loan funds.
Who do I contact for more information?
If you have any general questions regarding the College of Arts & Sciences online courses, please contact Melissa Bourgoine at mbourgoine@suffolk.edu or 617.557.2050.
