Argumentation & Negotiation COM 486 MW 01/20/26 - 05/07/26 3 This course is designed to develop and enhance the student's oral and written skills in argumentation/debate and negotiation. Students will analyze and discuss the philosophical bases and principles of debating skills as they apply to a variety of social, business, interpersonal, and professional arenas. Some focus on negotiation, as a supplement to argumentation, will also be incorporated. Prerequisite: COM-285
Argumentation & Negotiation COM 486 MW 08/24/26 - 12/13/26 3 This course is designed to develop and enhance the student's oral and written skills in argumentation/debate and negotiation. Students will analyze and discuss the philosophical bases and principles of debating skills as they apply to a variety of social, business, interpersonal, and professional arenas. Some focus on negotiation, as a supplement to argumentation, will also be incorporated. Prerequisite: COM-285
Argumentation & Negotiation COM 486 T 03/16/26 - 05/07/26 3 This course is designed to develop and enhance the student's oral and written skills in argumentation/debate and negotiation. Students will analyze and discuss the philosophical bases and principles of debating skills as they apply to a variety of social, business, interpersonal, and professional arenas. Some focus on negotiation, as a supplement to argumentation, will also be incorporated. Prerequisite: COM-285
Argumentation & Negotiation COM 486 M 06/29/26 - 08/15/26 3 This course is designed to develop and enhance the student's oral and written skills in argumentation/debate and negotiation. Students will analyze and discuss the philosophical bases and principles of debating skills as they apply to a variety of social, business, interpersonal, and professional arenas. Some focus on negotiation, as a supplement to argumentation, will also be incorporated. Prerequisite: COM-285
Argumentation & Negotiation COM 486 T 10/19/26 - 12/13/26 3 This course is designed to develop and enhance the student's oral and written skills in argumentation/debate and negotiation. Students will analyze and discuss the philosophical bases and principles of debating skills as they apply to a variety of social, business, interpersonal, and professional arenas. Some focus on negotiation, as a supplement to argumentation, will also be incorporated. Prerequisite: COM-285
Capstone Communication Portfolio COM 492 TBA 03/16/26 - 05/07/26 3 This course provides hands-on guidance in helping students assemble a digital portfolio in preparation for careers in strategic communication. Students may draw upon communications-related work acquired throughout the program as they develop, assemble, format, and organize a portfolio that showcases their strengths as professional communicators. Prerequisites: COM 310 Strategic Communication Planning
Programming for Everyone I CS 120 TBA 08/31/26 - 12/13/26 3 Programming is not just about coding; it’s about solving problems and thinking logically. This course is a general introduction to coding in Python, one of the most popular and powerful programming languages. Step-by-step, you’ll use functions, logic, loops, and libraries to take your ideas from concept to reality. By the end, you’ll be able to create useful applications from scratch, but more importantly solve technical problems - a key skill for everyone.
Programming for Everyone II CS 121 TBA 08/31/26 - 12/13/26 3 This course teaches you to build data-powered software products. Building on fundamentals of Python programming, you’ll learn how to build software that interacts with other software, stays up-to-date, and is something that people want to use and build on top of. In doing so, you’ll master all the skills necessary to pursue advanced programming and app development. Prerequisites: CS120
Web Development CS 210 TBA 08/31/26 - 12/13/26 3 Have you ever wondered how you’d manage without websites-no online banking, instant information, or social media? Fortunately, web development brings these essential services to life. In this course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of web development, from HTML and CSS to JavaScript. You’ll discover how to create visually appealing and interactive sites. By the end, you’ll build responsive, user-friendly websites that captivate and engage users. Prerequisite: CS121
Intro to Cybersecurity CYB 101 TBA 08/31/26 - 10/25/26 3 In today’s world, no one is safe from cyber-attacks, but everyone can be prepared. This course will teach you how malicious actors use social skills and technology to facilitate cyber attacks and provide you with the tools and information you need to defend against those attacks. Whether you pursue one of the many available jobs in cybersecurity or just want to secure your own privacy, you'll learn how to make the Internet safer.