Liberal Arts

Dates

Fall Semester: August 25–December 19, 2025
Fall registration: April 28–August 31, 2025

Please note: Tuitions listed here are for the 2024-25 academic year, which includes summer courses. Tuitions for fall courses will be announced in June. Students who register for fall courses will not be billed until June, and they will be billed at 2025-26 tuition rates.

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• EC 141 Macroeconomics
• EC 201 Contemporary Issues in Economics
• EC 242 Microeconomics
• EC 343 Labor Economics
• EC 443 International Economics
• EC 445 Money and Banking
• EC 446 Economies of Latin America
• EN 131 English Composition and Rhetoric
• EN 201 Organizational Communication
• EN 204 Contemporary U.S. Immigrant Literature and History
• EN 230 Martial Arts Cinema and Its Global Impact
• EN 233 Poetry
• EN 236 Major Writers of the Western World
• EN 271 Literature and History: The Development of American Culture to 1865
• EN 274 Voices of Civil Rights in American History
• EN 279 Women's Writing: 1900–Present
• EN 306 Conflict Management and Negotiation
• EN 321 Strategies of Business Communication
• EN 322 Writing for Art and Design Professions
• EN 324 Writing on the Arts
• EN 335 Working Women in the United States: 1865 to Present
• EN 342 Argumentation and Persuasion
• EN 361 Creative Writing
• EN 363 Fiction Writing
• EN 364 Poetry Writing
• EN 365 Research Writing
• EN 373 The Graphic Novel
• ES 23 English as a Second Language Workshop
• ES 24 English as a Second Language
• ES 33 College English Preparation Workshop
• ES 37 Survival Grammar
• ES 123 English as a Second Language
• ES 129 English Composition and Rhetoric for English Language Learners
• ES 133 College English Preparation
• HA 111 History of Art and Civilization in the Mediterranean and Beyond: Prehistory Through the Middle Ages
• HA 112 History of European Art and Civilization: Renaissance to the Modern Era
• HA 117 East Asian Art and Civilization
• HA 118 Introduction to Fashion History: Materials, Motifs, and Meanings
• HA 131 Global Modern Art 1750–1950
• HA 201 History of Fashion Photography
• HA 202 Feminist Art Histories, Theories, and Practices
• HA 214 Art in New York
• HA 217 History of Avant-Garde Film
• HA 218 Art and Myth in the Classical World
• HA 231 Modern Art in Europe and North America
• HA 243 History of Photography
• HA 245 Art of the United States
• HA 302 Global Baroque
• HA 305 History of 20th-Century Textile Design
• HA 313 A Digital Art History
• HA 331 Contemporary Art and Culture: 1945 to the Present
• HA 344 European Fashion: Ancient Origins to Modern Styles
• HA 346 History of Twentieth-Century Fashion in Europe and the U.S.
• HE 102 Stress Management
• HI 202 U.S. History: Civil War–Present
• HI 208 American History Through Fabric, Fashion, and Dress
• HI 212 America at Night
• MA 80 Fundamentals of Mathematics
• MA 142 Geometry and the Art of Design
• MA 161 Mathematical Ideas
• MA 222 Statistical Analysis
• MA 231 Precalculus
• MA 300 The Mathematics of Financial Life Management
• PC 151 Global Power and Politics
• PC 354 Comparative Political Systems
• PC 356 Asia in Motion: National, International, and Transnational Relations
• PE 111 Modern Dance
• PE 149 Meditation I
• PE 215 Seeing Dance Live
• PE 217 Popular Urban Dance Past and Present
• PL 211 Informal Logic: A Guide to Clear Thinking
• PL 300 Business Ethics
• PL 431 Philosophy: Ethics
• PY 131 General Psychology
• PY 206 Psychology of Consumer Behavior
• PY 231 Personality
• PY 237 Industrial Psychology
• PY 385 Social Psychology
• SC 32 Color Science Laboratory
• SC 111 Introduction to the Physical Sciences
• SC 112 Earth Science
• SC 121 Introduction to Biological Science
• SC 253 Ecology and Environmental Problems
• SC 326 Human Nutrition
• SC 332 Color and Light
• SO 171 Introductory Sociology
• SO 313 Cultural Awareness, Design Responsibility, and the Law
• SO 374 Cross-Cultural Studies
• SO 376 Clothing and Society
• SO 379 Sociology of the Digital Era
• SO 386 Youth Subculture, Identity, and Fashion: A Sociological Perspective
  
  

EC 141
Macroeconomics
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Introduction to basic principles and characteristics of economic systems. Primary emphasis is on macroeconomic issues, including national income determination, monetary and fiscal policy, and current economic problems. Formerly SS 141.

EC 201
Contemporary Issues in Economics
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

This course covers leading contemporary economic problems, with specific topics chosen from current and recent policy debates such as immigration, health-care reform, national debt, and executive pay. The objective is to provide a critical economics perspective about these issues, utilizing economic reasoning, theory, and principles. Formerly SS 201. Prerequisite(s): EC 141

EC 242
Microeconomics
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Examines the principles underlying the behavior of business firms, resource owners, and consumers within a system of price-making markets. Emphasis is on pricing, resource allocation, cost analysis, price determination under market structures ranging from competition to monopoly, and a functional approach to the distribution of income. Formerly SS 242. Prerequisite(s): EC 141

EC 343
Labor Economics
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

Examines labor economics and labor institutions' role in the U.S. economy. Major subjects include the changing labor force and its composition, labor markets, labor unionism, collective bargaining, labor legislation, and government regulation. Formerly SS 343. Prerequisite(s): EC 141 and EC 242

EC 443
International Economics
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

Reviews the origins of modern international economic theory and discusses present patterns of trade and finance, including the balance of payments and its economic effects, exchange rates, international commodity agreements, and tariff policies. Includes an analysis of the relationship between international economics and current U.S. economic problems. Formerly SS 443. Prerequisite(s): EC 141 and EC 242

EC 445
Money and Banking
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

Reviews the monetary and banking system of the United States, with emphasis on its structure and regulation. The theoretical framework of the monetary system and its relation to monetary policy are also studied. Formerly SS 445. Prerequisite(s): EC 242

EC 446
Economies of Latin America
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

The course reviews modern international economic theory and its application to the Latin American economies. Major topics include trade theory and regulation, industrial policies, regional trading agreements, and the role of multinational enterprises and financial issues. Students examine theoretical concepts within the context of the historical and current economic experiences of Latin America. Formerly SS 446. Prerequisite(s): EC 141 and EC 242

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EN 131
English Composition and Rhetoric
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Students learn rhetorical concepts and apply them to produce various genres of writing appropriate to different rhetorical situations. They will use revision to develop texts through multiple drafts, edit work to produce polished texts, and reflect upon their writing process. Students will practice reading complex texts and using information technologies. Prerequisite(s): college-level English proficiency as demonstrated by placement test or completion of appropriate ES course(s)

 

EN 201
Organizational Communication
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Organizational communication examines the channels and forms organizations utilize to communicate with multiple audiences. This course examines traditional organizational theories and concepts, including group dynamics and group roles, conflict, and organizational culture. Additional components include interpersonal behavior in groups, maintaining ethical values, and developing empathetic manager and leadership skills. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 204
Contemporary U.S. Immigrant Literature and History
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

This course on contemporary works from the mid-1900s to the present, focuses on history and narratives of U.S. immigrant experience and border crossing. Students consider how migration is reflected in literary and historical narratives among overlapping discourses of place, nation, family, gender roles, cultural hybridity, transnationalism, history, and ethnicity. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 230
Martial Arts Cinema and Its Global Impact
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

This course introduces representational martial arts films, directors, and stars from around the world to investigate the transformation, diversification, ongoing appeal, and globalization of this evolving genre. Close attention will be paid to formal and stylistic aspects of films in terms of their historical, transnational, and sociocultural contexts. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 233
Poetry
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Students are introduced to the techniques of reading and writing about poetry from different times and cultures. By examining diction, figures of speech, rhyme, meter, free verse, translation, and other poetic strategies within the context of culture and history, students develop an understanding of the poet'۪s craft and vision. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 236
Major Writers of the Western World
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Studies major themes in the cultural heritage of the Western world from Greek tragedy to the modern novel. Readings are from such representative writers as Plato, Sophocles, Euripides, Dante, Shakespeare, Austen, Flaubert, Tolstoy, Ibsen, Chekhov, Mann, and Sartre. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 271
Literature and History: The Development of American Culture to 1865
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Students examine the role of literature in America's cultural development before 1865. The course surveys a wide range of texts, from philosophical sources of the U.S. Constitution to slave narratives and documents in the debate over the role of women in society. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or EN 131 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 274
Voices of Civil Rights in American History
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

An examination of the evolution of civil rights rhetoric in U.S. history. Students study civil rights speeches and texts to learn about political, social, and cultural events. Using traditional and contemporary rhetorical theory, civil rights movements and activism by Black/African Americans, women, and the LGBTQIA community are analyzed. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 279
Women’s Writing: 1900–Present
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

This course examines how women writers construct and analyze their identity through literature. The impact of gender, race, class, sexuality, culture, and other aspects of identity are considered by close reading of a selection of writings by women in the 20th and 21st centuries. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 306
Conflict Management and Negotiation
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

This course examines conflict in an intercultural context. Students will analyze the relationship between conflict and communication from an intercultural perspective and explore conflict in interpersonal, professional, and intercultural contexts. Students will learn how conflicts emerge and are managed, and how they can be resolved in an equitable and inclusive way. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 321
Strategies of Business Communication
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

Students analyze and critically evaluate business situations, learning to think strategically about professional issues, to make sound judgments and decisions, and to articulate them efficiently. Students will learn informative and persuasive communication strategies for professional contexts, and will practice writing, oral and visual presentations, and digital communication. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent and any additional EN course

EN 322
Writing for Art and Design Professions
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

Students explore writing as an essential component of professional practice in creative industries. Students engage with writing to share their artistic vision / design philosophy, to realize collaborative projects, and to create social impact within and beyond the field(s) of art and design. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent and any additional EN course

EN 324
Writing on the Arts
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

Students learn to think and write critically about the primarily non-verbal arts, such as sculpture, painting, architecture and dance. Students learn to place a given art form in a cultural context that interacts meaningfully with their own analysis and insight. Renowned and ground-breaking critics will serve as models for student’s work. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 335
Working Women in the United States: 1865 to Present
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

A survey of U.S. history and literature through the lens of working women's lives and experiences. Students learn the contexts of women's struggle as well as their contributions in shaping America as they fought for social and economic justice. Class and racial differences along with political, social, cultural, and technological changes will be examined. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 342
Argumentation and Persuasion
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

Examines the strategies and techniques used to influence the decision-making processes. Students prepare and present persuasive speeches based on principles of argumentation and persuasion. Exercises in debate are also included. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 361
Creative Writing
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

In a workshop environment, students prepare a portfolio of works from one or more of the following genres: fiction, poetry, or drama. Structure, plot, characterization, point of view, theme, and metaphoric language are explored, and works-in-progress are critiqued by faculty and fellow students. Through the processes of writing, critiquing, and revising, ideas are shaped into imaginative form. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 363
Fiction Writing
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

“Fiction Writing” is a course in imaginative storytelling. Students read short stories and novel excerpts by established writers and create their own fictions, beginning with craft exercises and evolving toward polished stories as the semester progresses. In a workshop environment, students discuss and respond constructively to each other’s works-in-progress. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 364
Poetry Writing
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

Students learn the major elements of writing poetry through a variety of exercises and examples. Works-in-progress are critiqued by fellow students in a rigorous yet supportive environment. Poems are revised and collected in a portfolio at the end of the semester. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 365
Research Writing
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

In this course, students will develop a research project of their own choosing. They will find, collect, and analyze data using primary and secondary research methods, ultimately communicating their findings to their intended audience. Students will develop the critical thinking skills necessary for their academic careers and professional lives. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 373
The Graphic Novel
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

Students are introduced to the literary field of graphic novels. The course surveys the evolution of comics’ form and content from the "Golden Age" through the Underground Comix Revolution to today’s graphic novels. Themes including war and survival, religious and cultural identity, sexuality, and memory and consciousness are explored. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

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ES 23
English as a Second Language Workshop
1.0 credits
In state $220.00 Out of state $661.00
Online: In state $235.00 Out of state $676.00

With intensified instruction in reading and writing, students apply and practice the English skills taught in the co-requisite ES 123. Sessions consist of small-group and individual work. Co-requisite(s): ES 123

ES 24
English as a Second Language
0.7 credits
In state $145.20 Out of state $436.26

For students who have completed ES 023/123 but are required to take an additional writing course in English as a second language. Must be completed at the same time as EN 131. Prerequisite(s): ES 023 and ES 123 Corequisite(s): EN 131

ES 33
College English Preparation Workshop
1.0 credits
In state $299.00 Out of state $904.00
Online: In state $314.00 Out of state $919.00

A writing-intensive course in which students expand upon the skills taught in the co-requisite ES 133. Sessions consist of small-group and individual work. Co-requisite(s): ES 133

ES 37
Survival Grammar
1.3 credits
In state $397.67 Out of state $1,202.32
Online: In state $417.62 Out of state $1,222.27

Students improve their writing skills by focusing on the fundamentals of grammar and conveying information in an accurate, engaging, and efficient way. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate English placement test result. Co-requisite(s): EN 131

ES 123
English as a Second Language
2.0 credits
In state $440.00 Out of state $1,322.00
Online: In state $470.00 Out of state $1,352.00

For students who need to improve their skills in English as a second language. Instruction is given in reading and writing English, with some practice in listening and speaking. Students must register simultaneously in the corresponding section of ES 023. More than one semester of ES 023/123 may be needed. Additional ESL instruction (ES 024) is required after successful completion of ES 023/123. Co-requisite(s): ES 023

ES 129
English Composition and Rhetoric for English Language Learners
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

ES 129 is a writing intensive course designed to develop students’ writing and oral communication skills. Students will be expected to generate 25 or more pages of writing. Students will write a personal essay requiring them to integrate others’ ideas with their own, a persuasive essay, and a research paper. In addition, students will give an oral presentation on their research for the final paper. Different genres of writing will be explored through a variety of readings, discussion, free writing, and more formal writing. Attention will be paid to the writer’s audience, voice, the writing process, lexical usage, syntax, and editing. Prerequisite(s): ES 023 and ES 123 or appropriate score on FIT English Placement Test. Co-requisite(s): ES 029

ES 133
College English Preparation
2.0 credits
In state $440.00 Out of state $1,322.00
Online: In state $470.00 Out of state $1,352.00

A writing-intensive course focusing on the stages of the writing process and on strategies to enhance reading comprehension and study skills. Topics include grammar, paragraph structure, and essay development. Students must register simultaneously in the corresponding section of ES 033. Co-requisite(s): ES 033

HA 111
History of Art and Civilization in the Mediterranean and Beyond: Prehistory Through the Middle Ages
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Presents the history of Mediterranean art and civilization including North Africa, Western Asia, and Europe from Paleolithic times through the Middle Ages. Illustrated lectures stress political, economic, and social conditions as reflected in architecture, painting, and sculpture.

HA 112
History of European Art and Civilization: Renaissance to the Modern Era
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Critical study of the history of European art and civilization from the early Renaissance to the Enlightenment, in a global context and with emphasis on political, economic, religious, and social contexts.

HA 117
East Asian Art and Civilization
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

This course introduces the major characteristics and artistic traditions of East Asian countries. Through lectures and surveys, students will examine the historical, religious, and social aspects of these civilizations. Consideration will be given to how East Asian countries respond to the arts of their neighbors, near and far, in comparison with other major civilizations. Emphasis is placed on art techniques and materials unique to East Asian art.

HA 118
Introduction to Fashion History: Materials, Motifs, and Meanings
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

This course explores the history of trade, inspiration, and appropriation between cultures through case studies. It examines how fashion shapes identity and the complex intersection of materials, motifs, and meanings. It teaches how to ethically study global fashion, factoring in existing and historic power structures and cultural values.

HA 131
Global Modern Art 1750–1950
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Introduces the art histories of global cultures, 1750–1950. Students think critically about the impact of cultural exchanges, modernization, and colonization, religion, politics, and societal values on art. Diverse cultural definitions of art and artists are explored, with focus on perspectives from Eurasia, Africa, the Americas, and the Pacific Islands.

HA 201
History of Fashion Photography
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

This course surveys fashion photography from its origins in the 19th century to the present, emphasizing its relation to major movements in art and photography and to fashion itself. Through lectures, museum visits, readings, and discussions, students will consider the work of leading fashion photographers, as well as study the fashions they depict. Prerequisite(s): Any HA course

HA 202
Feminist Art Histories, Theories, and Practices
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Feminist movements around the world gave rise to gender-based activist art and theory. This course explores feminist art histories, theories, and practices globally, from the 1960s to the present, through selected case studies highlighting differences and specificities of feminist movements worldwide, as well as their intersections with other social movements and art practices, specifically ecofeminism.

HA 214
Art In New York
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Selected studies in the history of art, utilizing resources available in New York City. Critical and historical investigations arise from direct study of art and architecture.

HA 217
History of Avant-Garde Film
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

This course is cross-listed with FI 224. This course is a survey of major moments in avant-garde film from 1895 to the present. Through readings and discussions, students explore theories of avant-gardism and study how such films are expressions of the historical, cultural, and philosophical contexts of their production. Prerequisite(s): Any HA course or FI 111

HA 218
Art and Myth in the Classical World
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Illustrated lectures examine the Greek myths—and their depiction in Greek and Roman art—in relation to their social and religious contexts.

HA 231
Modern Art in Europe and North America
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

An introduction to the history of European and North American art, and its global connections, from the French Revolution through the Second World War with emphasis on historical and social context. Prerequisite(s): any 100-level HA

HA 243
History of Photography
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

A history of photography from its beginnings to the present day. Illustrated lectures present a chronological survey that focuses on photographers, technical advancements, and aesthetic considerations in the context of pertinent ideas and events.

HA 245
Art of the United States
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Study of the visual arts in the United States from the Colonial Era to World War I. Painting, sculpture, architecture, and other visual media are analyzed as discrete artistic expressions and also as manifestations of pertinent cultural, social, economic, political, and religious developments. Students examine an inclusive array of artists.

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HA 302
Global Baroque
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

Course surveys 17th-century art from Europe and beyond, emphasizing the political, social, and cultural transformations of the period and their long-term effects on our modern society. It examines works in various mediums, which are representative of the different artistic tendencies coexisting at the time and unified under the term Baroque. Prerequisite(s): Any 100-level HA course

HA 305
History of 20th-Century Textile Design
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

A survey of textile pattern design for dress and furnishings from the late 19th century to the present, with an emphasis on its relation to modern and postmodern art and its contexts and with a focus on Europe and the United States. Prerequisite(s): HA 112 or HA 115 or HA 118

HA 313
A Digital Art History
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

This course explores the impact of digital technologies on the art and museum world. Students learn the theoretical foundations and historical evolution of digital technology and analyze their applications to the production, distribution, consumption, and study of art. Prerequisite(s): Any HA course

HA 331
Contemporary Art and Culture: 1945 to the Present
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

An introduction to the interpretation of visual art in relation to international historical developments, with emphasis on late 20th-century and 21st-century art. Prerequisite(s): any 100-level HA course

HA 344
European Fashion: Ancient Origins to Modern Styles
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

This course surveys the history of fashion in Europe from antiquity to the early 20th century in the context of the history of art and design. The historical evolution of fashionable dress for men and women since the Renaissance is emphasized, by means of illustrated lectures, readings, and visits to the Museum at FIT and other institutions with costume collections and exhibitions. Prerequisite(s): HA 112 or HA 115 or HA 118

HA 346
History of Twentieth-Century Fashion in Europe and the U.S.
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

This course covers the history of fashionable dress during the 20th century, in the context of the history of art and design, with emphasis on leading fashion designers and their connections and collaborations with fine and decorative artists in Europe and the United States. The development of new global fashion centers during the last quarter of the century is also included. Prerequisite(s): Any HA Course

HE 102
Stress Management
1.0 credits
In state $220.00 Out of state $661.00
Online: In state $235.00 Out of state $676.00

Identifies how stress affects the mind, body, and spirit. Students learn skills to reduce stress and cope with unavoidable stress in their personal and professional lives.

HI 202
U.S. History: Civil War–Present
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

This course offers a brief view of American geography, economics, and government and a focused examination of social, political, and economic experience from the Civil War to the present. Students are introduced to basic historical methodology and learn to apply these techniques through critical reading, analytical writing, and verbal presentations.

HI 208
American History Through Fabric, Fashion, and Dress
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

The history of the United States—democracy, capitalism, social movements, mass immigration—can be told from many points of view. Students study American history, from the Civil War to the beginning of 21st century, from the perspective of the design, manufacture, and consumption of fabric, fashion, and dress.

HI 212
America at Night
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

Nights are different. Throughout American history, nighttime has been more fun, dangerous, and revealing of our unconscious. Learn about electric light and its historical consequences: 24-hour manufacturing, new leisure activities, changes in sexual and gender practices. Learn to help people suffering common afflictions of the night: depression, addiction, isolation.

MA 80
Fundamentals of Mathematics
4.0 credits
In state $1196.00 Out of state $3,616.00

This is a basic mathematics course with an emphasis on applications. This course reviews such topics as fractions, percents, decimals, ratios, and proportions, rounding and estimating, measurement systems, linear equations and inequalities, and systems of linear equations. It is designed to provide the necessary skills for credit-bearing mathematics and sciences courses. Prerequisite(s): SAT scores of 530 or above will not require this course. ACT scores of 23 and above will not require this course.

 

MA 142
Geometry and the Art of Design
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

A contemporary primer of geometric topics that expand the concepts of shape and space, this course presents some of the established and emerging ways geometry can provide tools and insights for artists and designers. Included are a variety of visual phenomena such as fractals, knots, mazes, symmetry, and the golden ratio. Prerequisite(s): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of mathematics section)

MA 161
Mathematical Ideas
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Provides an overview of the historic, heuristic, and visual dimensions of mathematics. Includes the golden ratio, fractal geometry, sets and groups, logic and circuits, Euler diagrams, number theory, and discrete math. (G2: Mathematics) Prerequisite(s): mathematics proficiency (see beginning of Mathematics section)

MA 222
Statistical Analysis
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Studies the principles and methods of statistical analysis including probability distributions, sampling distributions, error of estimate, significance tests, correlation and regression, chi-square, and ANOVA. Introduces the use of the computer to store, manipulate, and analyze data. Prerequisite(s): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of Mathematics section)

MA 231
Precalculus
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

This traditional precalculus course introduces students to math concepts for a wide variety of applications. Topics include polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; sequences and series; analytic geometry; and trigonometry. Prerequisite(s): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of Mathematics section)

MA 300
The Mathematics of Financial Life Management
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

Uses advanced mathematical and statistical techniques to analyze select topics in personal finance. Includes exploration into annuity analysis, regression methods, and time series analysis. Application areas involve managing credit cards, paying back student loans, and choosing a stock. Uses computers to analyze and interpret financially based data. Prerequisite(s): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of Mathematics section)

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PC 151
Global Power and Politics
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

This course is designed to give students an understanding of world politics by examining historical and current events and issues. It explores topics of international relations—origins of wars, conditions for peace, and conflicts over wealth and resources. Students will learn how international actors interact with each other. Formerly SS 151.

PC 354
Comparative Political Systems
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

This course is designed to provide a comparative study of political systems with a global perspective. It compares political ideologies, institutions and processes in democracies and various types of authoritarian regimes. The course also explores how these political systems manifest themselves in different types of regimes and intersect with important issues of the 21st century. Comparative Political Systems is designed to provide students with an understanding of some of the major issues associated with different political systems in the world. Formerly SS 354.

PC 356
Asia in Motion: National, International, and Transnational Relations
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

This course is designed to give students an analytical framework to understand the diversity, complexity, and dynamics of East Asian and Southeast Asian politics. In this course, students will learn about Asia and its moves toward modernity by focusing on paradigm shifts in ideology, geopolitics, culture, and economic systems. Students will develop their knowledge and critical perspective about “Asia” not only as a country-specific base but also in the transnational context. Formerly SS 356.

PE 111
Modern Dance
1.0 credits
In state $220.00 Out of state $661.00

Introduces the fundamentals of modern dance through the development of dance technique and comprehension of rhythm. Elements of dance composition are introduced and provide students with an opportunity to create individual work.

PE 149
Meditation I
1.0 credits
In state $220.00 Out of state $661.00
Online: In state $235.00 Out of state $676.00

This course focuses on the benefits of meditation in everyday life. Students learn the history, theory, and practice of meditation, as well as how to develop and personalize their own meditation practice. This course is appropriate for physically challenged students.

PE 215
Seeing Dance Live
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

This course explores live dance, immersing students in it as both viewers and writers. Students apply aesthetic principles of dance to a variety of dance forms that they view and critique. (G6: Arts)

PE 217
Popular Urban Dance Past and Present
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Through a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach, students explore the conceptual underpinnings and political dynamics of popular urban dance. No prior dance training is necessary.

PL 211
Informal Logic: A Guide to Clear Thinking
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Introduction to practical techniques for evaluating, criticizing, and defending arguments using ordinary English. Both deductive and inductive reasoning are considered, and how to recognize fallacies is emphasized. Stresses techniques for producing good arguments of many types. (G7: Humanities)

PL 300
Business Ethics
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

This course introduces students to basic ethical principles and concepts used to evaluate business practices. Students will learn about the purpose of a corporation, the significance of accountability and transparency in business, the idea of corporate social responsibility, the consequences of globalization, the impact of corporations on the environment, and job discrimination.

PL 431
Philosophy: Ethics
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

An introduction to philosophy in general and to ethics in particular. Philosophy is presented as an ongoing activity with emphasis on providing students with logical and conceptual tools for dealing with real-world situations. The course is oriented toward the development of the student’s ability to use reason to evaluate arguments, particularly ethical arguments.

PY 131
General Psychology
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Principles of psychology and their application to general behavior are presented. Stresses the scientific method in understanding learning, perception, motivation, emotion, personality development, and the social influences on human behavior. Formerly SS 131.

PY 206
Psychology of Consumer Behavior
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

Students explore the many facets of individual consumer decision-making and behavior, including interpersonal, social, and societal factors that guide and predict behavior. Globalization and culture are emphasized throughout as essential considerations. Topics include consumer well-being, psychological distance, consumer neuroscience, emotions, identity-signaling behavior, status consumption, scarcity, privacy, and ethical consumption. Formerly SS 206. Prerequisite(s): PY 131

PY 231
Personality
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Emphasizes normal personality development as viewed from a variety of perspectives, including social, educational, biological, and psychodynamic factors. Students apply these psychological principles to problems of everyday living and gain an understanding of both normal and deviant reactions to life events. Formerly SS 231. Prerequisite(s): PY 131

PY 237
Industrial Psychology
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Applies psychological principles to issues in the workplace. Personnel selection, training, leadership, motivation, job satisfaction, performance appraisal, and stress are explored to provide future leaders, managers, and technical specialists with information and skills to enhance their interpersonal and organizational effectiveness. Formerly SS 237.

PY 385
Social Psychology
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

This course uses the tools and methodologies of behavioral science to explore how people think about, evaluate, and respond to their social experiences. Topics include person perception, the self, attitudes, emotions, socialization, groups, influence, interpersonal attraction, close relationships, altruism, cooperation, competition, aggression, prejudice, and discrimination. Formerly SS 385. Prerequisite(s): PY 131

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SC 32
Color Science Laboratory
1.0 credits
In state $299.00 Out of state $904.00

This lab offers students a hands-on opportunity to learn about the various topics covered in SC 332. State-of-the-art equipment is used to perform spectrophotometric and colorimetric analysis of samples prepared using paints, dyes, filters, colored lights, and colored papers to explore the relationship between color and light, the principles of additive and subtractive color mixing, and instrumentation-based color matching. Prerequisite(s): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of Science section). Co-requisite(s): SC 332

SC 111
Introduction to the Physical Sciences
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Presents basic principles of chemistry, physics, and earth and space sciences with emphasis on understanding the physical world. Includes theoretical concepts as well as applications. Illustrated by suitable lecture demonstrations. Prerequisite(s): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of Science section)

SC 112
Earth Science
3.5 credits
In state $770.00 Out of state $2,313.50
Online: In state $822.50 Out of state $2,366.00

The historical development, current research, and fundamental principles associated with meteorology, geology, and astronomy are studied. Trips to research and field sites are included. Prerequisite(s): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of Science section)

SC 121
Introduction to Biological Science
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Examines the fundamentals of biology with emphasis on molecular, cell, and organismal biology. Biotic diversity, evolution, and genetics are also presented. (G3: Natural Sciences) Prerequisite(s): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of Science section)

SC 253
Ecology and Environmental Problems
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Introduces principles and applications of ecosystem, community, and population ecology, with particular emphasis on the effects of human activities on the natural environment. Current problems in acidification, conservation biology, desertification, global climate change, habitat destruction, ozone depletion, waste management, and pollution are addressed. Prerequisite(s): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of Science section)

SC 326
Human Nutrition
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

Studies the basic principles of nutritional science, including the relationships between health, disease, and special nutritional requirements. History, fads, and fallacies of nutrition are covered. (G3: Natural Sciences) Prerequisite(s): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of Science section)

SC 332
Color and Light
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

The basic principles of color science, including color measurement and color reproduction, are examined. Emphasis is on the physical basis of color: the relation between color and light, the interaction of light and matter, and the physics of light. Among the topics covered are color vision, color in art and nature, color imaging, light sources, CIE, colorimetric analysis, color matching, and quality control. (G3: Natural Sciences) Prerequisite(s): mathematic proficiency (see beginning of Science section) Co-requisite(s): SC 032

SO 171
Introductory Sociology
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

Study of patterned social behavior and the interrelationships between individual life experience and the social structure that helps to shape it. Formerly SS 171.

SO 313
Cultural Awareness, Design Responsibility, and the Law
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

This course investigates the legal, financial, and social implications of cultural appropriation and the misuse of cultural property. A variety of indigenous and cultural groups ranging from the Wixáritari people of Mexico to the hip-hop community will be examined through case studies. Students develop strategies of how to design and collaborate with cultural groups in a sensitive and responsible manner. Formerly SS 313.

SO 374
Cross-Cultural Studies
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

This course provides conceptual and practical knowledge of the cultures, economies, histories, and institutions of societies outside of Europe and the USA, such as Japan and India. Students are introduced to the range of cultural differences and are prepared to adapt to these differences as they move into international arenas. Formerly SS 374.

SO 376
Clothing and Society
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

This course examines the development of dress, adornment, and appearance as a nonverbal mode of communication and explores the meaning of clothing and fashion in the U.S. Formerly SS 376.

SO 379
Sociology of the Digital Era
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

This course explores the impact of digital information and communication technologies (ICT’s) in everyday life. Students examine how digital ICT’s have transformed social relations, social structures, identity formation processes, and cultural, political, and economic practices. Formerly SS 379.

SO 386
Youth Subculture, Identity, and Fashion: A Sociological Perspective
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

This course explores youth subcultures in relation to gender, race, and class identity. Students are introduced to various case studies of youth subcultures around the world, including Goth, Punk, and Lolita, and analyze how their values, norms, attitudes, and beliefs are reflected on their styles. Formerly SS 386.

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