Online Courses
College of Arts & Sciences
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Race and the Politics of Criminal Justice Policy
CAS AA 319
Online offering. Considers the following questions: How many people are affected by the criminal justice system? What is the relationship between crime and race? What criminal justice policies, if any, should change? Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Ethical Reasoning, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 seven-week course (May 14-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Last day to add Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Sunday, June 9, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsSpencer PistonOnline CourseMeets online every Wed 1-3 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Mts w/CAS PO316Summer 1 Section O1: As a special provision of this summer online BU Hub course, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Evolutionary Psychology
CAS AN 234
Online offering. Can evolutionary theory shed light on human psychology and behavior? This introductory course explores the evolution of mind: emotion and expression, learning and cognition, sex and reproduction, parenthood and family, cooperation and coalitions, aggression and warfare, mental health, and more. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Social Inquiry I. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 seven-week course (May 14-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Last day to add Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Sunday, June 9, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsCarolyn Hodges-SimeonOnline CourseMeets online every Tues & Thurs 10:30-11:30 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 seven-week course (July 1-August 16)
O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Saturday, July 27, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 16, 2024 ... Open SeatsCarolyn Hodges-SimeonOnline CourseMeets online every Tues & Thurs 10:30-11:30 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 1 Section O1 and Summer 2 Section O2: As a special provision of these summer online BU Hub courses, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Eating and Drinking in the Ancient World
CAS AR 280
Prereq: First-Year Writing Seminar (e.g., CAS WR 100 or CAS WR 120) or consent of instructor. Survey of the archaeological evidence of the diets of human societies, from earliest humans to the present. Emphasis on the remains of plants, animals, and humans and what they tell us about ancient food and drink within their social contexts. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Writing-Intensive Course. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 seven-week course (May 14-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Last day to add Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Sunday, June 9, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsKaren MethenyOnline CourseMeets online every Tues & Fri 10-11 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 seven-week course (July 1-August 16)
O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Saturday, July 27, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 16, 2024 ... Open SeatsJohn MarstonOnline CourseMeets online every Tues & Fri 10-11 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 1 Section O1 and Summer 2 Section O2: As a special provision of these summer online BU Hub courses, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Introduction to Film & Media Aesthetics
CAS CI 200
Online offering. Introduction to fundamental concepts for the analysis and understanding of film and media. Key concepts of formal composition (e.g., editing, mise-en-scene, cinematography, sound and more) over a diverse set of media texts. Foundational skills in analysis appropriate to film, television, and moving-image media. Effective Fall 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression, Aesthetic Exploration, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 2 seven-week course (July 1-August 16)
O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Saturday, July 27, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 16, 2024 ... Open SeatsJonathan FoltzOnline CourseMeets online every Mon & Wed 9-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Mts w/CAS EN176Summer 2 Section O2: As a special provision of this summer online BU Hub course, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Introduction to Computer Science 1
CAS CS 111
Online offering. This course is a rigorous introduction to programming for students intending to major or minor in Computer Science, Data Science, and related disciplines. The course introduces numeric, string, and list data, functions, decisions, recursion, iteration, and object- orientation. Applications include matrix operations, image manipulation, games, rules-based and generative artificial intelligence, and searching. Learning to program is a skill that can only be learned through practice -- it cannot be acquired from merely watching a series of lectures. Rather, students will learn through a combination of short readings; mini-lecture videos; interactive examples; and complex problem sets. Students must actively engage with these examples and problem sets to develop both the muscle memory of programming as well as a mental model of how programs execute and interact with data. Students will learn new concepts independently and attend regular workshop sessions to develop debugging skills and to obtain assistance with problem sets. The structure of the online class demands that students be intrinsically motivated to acquire programming skills, so that they will be motivated to keep up with a demanding schedule of learning activities and problem sets. To be successful in this course, students must be prepared to dedicate approximately 25-30 hours per week to the learning objectives. Students must have a Mac or Windows computer on which they can install the required software for the course. Carries MCS divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning II, Creativity/Innovation, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 seven-week course (May 14-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Last day to add Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Sunday, June 9, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsAaron StevensOnline CourseMeets online twice weekly for live workshops. Students will be assigned groups before class starts. Nonstandard course dates.Summer 2 seven-week course (July 1-August 16)
O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Saturday, July 27, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 16, 2024 ... Open SeatsAaron StevensOnline CourseMeets online twice weekly for live workshops. Students will be assigned groups before class starts. Nonstandard course dates.Summer 1 Section O1 and Summer 2 Section O2: As a special provision of these summer online BU Hub courses, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Combinatoric Structures
CAS CS 131
Representation, analysis, techniques, and principles for manipulation of basic combinatoric structures used in computer science. Rigorous reasoning is emphasized. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning II, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 seven-week course (May 14-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Last day to add Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Sunday, June 9, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsVahid Azadeh-RanjbarOnline CourseMeets online every Tues & Thurs 6-7 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 seven-week course (July 1-August 16)
O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Saturday, July 27, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 16, 2024 ... Open SeatsVahid Azadeh-RanjbarOnline CourseMeets online every Tues & Thurs 6-7 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 1 Section O1 and Summer 2 Section O2: As a special provision of these summer online BU Hub courses, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Introductory Microeconomic Analysis
CAS EC 101
The first semester of a standard two-semester sequence is for those considering further work in management or economics. Coverage includes the economics of households, business firms, and markets; consumer behavior and the demand for commodities; production, costs, and the supply of commodities; price determination; competition and monopoly; efficiency of resource allocation; governmental regulation; income distribution; and poverty. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Ethical Reasoning, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 seven-week course (May 14-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Last day to add Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Sunday, June 9, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsBenjamin KoskinenOnline CourseMeets online every Tues & Thurs 9-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 1 Section O1: As a special provision of this summer online BU Hub course, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis
CAS EC 102
The second semester of a standard two-semester sequence is for those considering further work in management or economics. National economic performance; the problems of recession, unemployment, and inflation; money creation; government spending and taxation; economic policies for full employment and price stability; and international trade and payments. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Global Citizenship, and Intercultural Literacy. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 2 seven-week course (July 1-August 16)
O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Saturday, July 27, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 16, 2024 ... Open SeatsStacey GelsheimerOnline CourseMeets online every Tues & Thurs 1:30-2:30 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 Section O2: As a special provision of this summer online BU Hub course, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Introduction to Film & Media Aesthetics
CAS EN 176
Online offering. Introduction to fundamental concepts for the analysis and understanding of film and media. Key concepts of formal composition (e.g., editing, mise-en-scene, cinematography, sound and more) over a diverse set of media texts. Foundational skills in analysis appropriate to film, television, and moving-image media. Effective Fall 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression, Aesthetic Exploration, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 2 seven-week course (July 1-August 16)
O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Saturday, July 27, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 16, 2024 ... Open SeatsJonathan FoltzOnline CourseMeets online every Mon & Wed 9-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Mts w/CAS CI200Summer 2 Section O2: As a special provision of this summer online BU Hub course, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
First-Semester Chinese
CAS LC 111
Online offering. Essentials of structure, oral practice, introduction to the writing system. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Last day to add Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 13, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsAmber NavarreOnline CourseMeets online every Tues, Wed, Thurs 7-8 pm for a live classThis course is designed for zero beginners. Please note that if you or your family speaks Cantonese or Mandarin, you are not permitted to enroll in CAS LC 111 Online. If you have taken Chinese courses elsewhere, please first take the placement test to figure out your level. To schedule a placement test, please find the information on this: www.bu.edu/wll/undergraduate/placement-tests-transfer-credit-ap/.Summer 1 Section O1: As a special provision of this summer online BU Hub course, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Second-Semester Chinese
CAS LC 112
Prereq: (CAS LC 111) or equivalent. Online offering. Essentials of structure, oral practice, introduction to the writing system. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 2 (July 1-August 9)
O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 9, 2024 ... Open SeatsLiling HuangOnline CourseMeets online every Tues, Wed, Thurs 7-8 pm for a live classPlease note that CAS LC 112 is a continuation of CAS LC 111 and is not designed for students who have native or near-native proficiency. If this is the first time you are taking a Chinese course at BU, please complete the placement test and forward your scores to the instructor for permission. Information about the placement test is available here: www.bu.edu/wll/undergraduate/placement-tests-transfer-credit-ap/.Summer 2 Section O2: As a special provision of this summer online BU Hub course, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
A placement test is required of every student whose most recent course in Spanish was taken in high school or at a college other than Boston University. Information about the online placement test is available at bu.edu/rs/academics/undergraduate/placement-tests/. The test can be taken at any time, but can only be taken once in a 12-month period.
First-Semester Spanish
CAS LS 111
For students who have never studied Spanish, or by placement test results. Introduction to grammatical structures. Emphasis on aural comprehension, speaking, and pronunciation. Introduction to Hispanic culture. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Last day to add Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 13, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsBorja Ruiz De Arbulo AlonsoOnline CourseMeets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 11 am-12 noon for a live classSummer 2 (July 1-August 9)
O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 9, 2024 ... Open SeatsMaria DatelOnline CourseMeets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 11 am-12 noon for a live classSummer 1 Section O1 and Summer 2 Section O2: As a special provision of these summer online BU Hub courses, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Second-Semester Spanish
CAS LS 112
Prereq: (CAS LS 111) or placement test results. Completes study of basic grammatical structures. Emphasis on speaking and aural comprehension. Readings on contemporary Hispanic culture. Writing assignments. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Last day to add Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 13, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsEdgardo Tormos BiglesOnline CourseMeets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 11 am-12 noon for a live classSummer 2 (July 1-August 9)
O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 9, 2024 ... Open SeatsAlison CarberryOnline CourseMeets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 11 am-12 noon for a live classSummer 1 Section O1 and Summer 2 Section O2: As a special provision of these summer online BU Hub courses, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Elementary Statistics
CAS MA 113
Basic concepts of estimation and tests of hypotheses, ideas from probability; one-, two-, and multiple-sample problems. Applications are in the social sciences, and students will be able to understand the basics of using a sample to predict uncertainty. CAS MA 113 may not be taken for credit by any student who has completed any CAS MA course numbered 300 or higher. Students may receive credit for not more than one of the following courses: CAS MA 113, CAS MA 115, or CAS MA 213. Carries MCS divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning II, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 seven-week course (May 14-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Last day to add Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Sunday, June 9, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsThomas EnkoskyOnline CourseMeets online every Tues 10-11 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 1 Section O1: As a special provision of this summer online BU Hub course, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences I
CAS MA 121
Differentiation and integration of functions of one variable. Same topics as CAS MA 123, but with less emphasis on mathematical generality and more on applications. Especially suitable for students concentrating in the biological and social sciences. Students may receive credit for not more than one of the following courses: CAS MA 121 or CAS MA 123. Carries MCS divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning II, Social Inquiry II, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 2 seven-week course (July 1-August 16)
O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Saturday, July 27, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 16, 2024 ... Open SeatsThomas EnkoskyOnline CourseMeets online every Tues 10-11 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 Section O2: As a special provision of this summer online BU Hub course, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Introduction to Philosophy
CAS PH 100
Introduces the nature of philosophical activity through careful study of major philosophical topics. Topics may include the nature of reality, knowledge, God's existence, and the significance of human life. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Ethical Reasoning, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 2 seven-week course (July 1-August 16)
O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Saturday, July 27, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 16, 2024 ... Open SeatsWalter HoppOnline CourseMeets online every Mon & Thurs 11 am-12 noon for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 Section O2: As a special provision of this summer online BU Hub course, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Please note, CAS PH 155 O1 is currently closed for registration.
Politics and Philosophy
CAS PH 155
Online offering. What is justice? What are the foundations of property rights, liberty, and equality? Are anarchism and utopianism defensible? This course is an introduction to major themes and questions in political philosophy. It includes a study of classical and modern texts, as well as contemporary political issues. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Ethical Reasoning, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 seven-week course (May 14-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Last day to add Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Sunday, June 9, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsSusanne SreedharClass Closed, Online CourseMeets online every Mon & Wed 9-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 1 Section O1: As a special provision of this summer online BU Hub course, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Race and the Politics of Criminal Justice Policy
CAS PO 316
Online offering. Considers the following questions: How many people are affected by the criminal justice system? What is the relationship between crime and race? What criminal justice policies, if any, should change? Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Ethical Reasoning, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 seven-week course (May 14-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Last day to add Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Sunday, June 9, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsSpencer PistonOnline CourseMeets online every Wed 1-3 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Mts w/CAS AA319Summer 1 Section O1: As a special provision of this summer online BU Hub course, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
General Psychology
CAS PS 101
Basic introduction to the field of psychology. Topics include theories and findings governing learning, memory, perception, development, personality, and social and abnormal psychology. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Critical Thinking, Ethical Reasoning. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 seven-week course (May 14-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Last day to add Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Sunday, June 9, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsMartha TompsonOnline CourseMeets online every Mon 7:30-9 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 seven-week course (July 1-August 16)
O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Saturday, July 27, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 16, 2024 ... Open SeatsMartha TompsonOnline CourseMeets online every Mon 7:30-9 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 1 Section O1 and Summer 2 Section O2: As a special provision of these summer online BU Hub courses, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Physiological Psychology
CAS PS 231
Prereq: (CAS PS 101). Online offering. Students may receive credit for CAS PS 231 or CAS NE 101, but not for both. Structure and function of the nervous system and how it controls behavior. Basic neuroanatomy, cellular basis of neurotransmission, and physiological aspects of sensation. Mechanisms of simple and complex cognitive neural function and the biological underpinnings of major psychiatric disorders. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Social Inquiry I, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 seven-week course (May 14-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Last day to add Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Sunday, June 9, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsJames CherryOnline CourseMeets online every Wed 6-8 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 1 Section O1: As a special provision of this summer online BU Hub course, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Religions of Asia
CAS RN 103
Online offering. Study of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto. Focus on the world view of each tradition and the historical development of that world view. Effective Fall 2023, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Aesthetic Exploration, Teamwork/Collaboration. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 seven-week course (May 14-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Last day to add Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Sunday, June 9, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsAteeb GulOnline CourseMeets online every Tues & Thurs 9-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 seven-week course (July 1-August 16)
O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Saturday, July 27, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 16, 2024 ... Open SeatsApril HughesOnline CourseMeets online every Tues & Thurs 9-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 1 Section O1 and Summer 2 Section O2: As a special provision of these summer online BU Hub courses, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Principles in Sociology
CAS SO 100
Introduces the major theories and basic principles of sociological analysis. Explores culture, media, socialization, race and ethnicity, globalization, capitalism, gender and sexuality, inequality and poverty, power in American society, and health and medicine from a sociological perspective. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, The Individual in Community, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 seven-week course (May 14-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Last day to add Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Sunday, June 9, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsNeha GondalOnline CourseMeets online every Wed & Fri 9-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 seven-week course (July 1-August 16)
O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Saturday, July 27, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 16, 2024 ... Open SeatsNeha GondalOnline CourseMeets online every Wed & Fri 8-9 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 1 Section O1 and Summer 2 Section O2: As a special provision of these summer online BU Hub courses, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Sociology of Gender
CAS SO 241
Online offering. Introduces the social construction of sex and gender with a focus on the economic, political, social, and cultural forces that shape gender relations. Examines gender as a social structure that patterns institutional inequalities and everyday interactions on society. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry II, The Individual in Community, Teamwork/Collaboration. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 2 seven-week course (July 1-August 16)
O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Saturday, July 27, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 16, 2024 ... Open SeatsSarah MillerOnline CourseMeets online every Tues & Thurs 1-2pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Mts w/CAS WS241Summer 2 Section O2: As a special provision of this summer online BU Hub course, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Sociology of Gender
CAS WS 241
Online offering. Introduces the social construction of sex and gender with a focus on the economic, political, social, and cultural forces that shape gender relations. Examines gender as a social structure that patterns institutional inequalities and everyday interactions on society. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry II, The Individual in Community, Teamwork/Collaboration. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 2 seven-week course (July 1-August 16)
O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Saturday, July 27, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 16, 2024 ... Open SeatsSarah MillerOnline CourseMeets online every Tues & Thurs 1-2pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Mts w/CAS SO241Summer 2 Section O2: As a special provision of this summer online BU Hub course, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information.
College of Communication
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Super Heroes in Film
COM FT 460
Online Offering. Focusing on films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), this course explores the thematic and aesthetic aspects that have made super hero films so popular. Students learn and utilize basic film studies terminology (the close-up, the long take, cross-cutting, etc.) in order to understand how filmmakers create meaning through the use of specific cinematic techniques. In addition, the course contextualizes MCU films by explaining how each has operated within Marvel's cinematic history and its competition with DC. Taking the films themselves and their historical context into consideration, students are introduced to a basic understanding of the field of film studies and the types of analyses those working in the field undertake. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 2 (July 1-August 9)
O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 9, 2024 ... Open SeatsFrancis Vanaria IIIOnline CourseMeets online every Tues & Thurs 5-6 pm for a live classFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information.
College of Fine Arts
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Arts Engagement as Active Hope: Attuning, Reflecting, and Writing Our Way Towards a Sustainable Future
CFA ME 377
Prereq: First-Year Writing Seminar (e.g., CAS WR 100 or CAS WR 120). Online offering. Explore the arts and writing to contemplate nature, identify unsustainable practices, and propose viable alternatives. Learners of all ability levels in the arts are welcome. Effective Summer 1 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing-Intensive Course, The Individual in Community, Creativity/Innovation. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 seven-week course (May 14-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Last day to add Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Sunday, June 9, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsTawnya SmithOnline CourseMeets online every Thurs 10-11 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 1 Section O1: As a special provision of this summer online BU Hub course, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Classic Theatre through a Contemporary Lens
CFA TH 401
Online offering. Explores and applies contemporary theories, ideas, and research to canonical works of theatre. Considers how race, gender, identity, nationality, structure, and politics consort in the making, production, distribution, reception, and legacy of classic works. Students learn to approach theatre as a dramaturg/scholar would: by reading texts and generating writing and projects with a theatrical sensibility, asking rigorous questions of all. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing-Intensive Course, Research and Information Literacy. 3 cr. Tuition: $2385
Summer 2 seven-week course (July 1-August 16)
O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Saturday, July 27, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 16, 2024 ... Open SeatsKristin LeaheyOnline CourseMeets online every Tues 6-7 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. 3-credit courseSummer 2 Section O2: As a special provision of this summer online BU Hub course, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information.
Questrom School of Business
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Introduction to Law
QST LA 245
Prereq: (QST SM 131) and sophomore standing. Provides a broad overview of the American judicial system and fundamental legal issues. Examines dispute resolution, torts, contracts, criminal law, business organizations, employment law, intellectual property, and international law. The goal is to understand not only the basic rules of law but also the underlying social policies and ethical dilemmas. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 2 (July 1-August 9)
O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 9, 2024 ... Open SeatsDionne LomaxOnline CourseMeets online every Tues 7-9 pm for a live classO4 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 9, 2024 ... Open SeatsFatema FazendeiroOnline CourseMeets online every Tues 9-11 am for a live classFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Blockchain-based Business Models
QST OM 832
Grad Prereq: (QST OM 725 or QST OM 726) and (QST QM 716 or QST QM 717). Blockchain technology is transforming societies by decentralizing institutional systems and reducing the need for intermediaries. This course aims to help students understand blockchain technology and the unique business models it enables in various industries. Students learn how blockchains work and how their properties enable business models that have never previously been possible. Through an analysis of current programs with existing use cases as well as future models, the course prepares students to implement models today while anticipating the changes that newer models bring to the sector. 3 cr. Tuition: $5982
Summer 1 (June 15-June 27)
O1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 6:30-9:15 pm Add & Drop DatesSat. 9 am-6 pmCourse Start Date Saturday, June 15, 2024 Last day to add Monday, June 17, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, June 17, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 20, 2024 Course End Date Thursday, June 27, 2024 Location: ROOM ... Open SeatsAnne ConnellyOnline CourseRsvd for Pemba students. Course meets June 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27 only -
Data Analysis for Managerial Decision-Making
QST QM 717
Grad Prereq: (QST MO 712 or QST MO 713). The overall goal of this course is to improve students' abilities to learn from data, specifically to 1) assess the validity of conclusions that have been drawn from statistical analyses; 2) recognize the extent to which variation characterizes products and processes, and understand the implications of variation on organizational decisions when interpreting data; and 3) portray, summarize, and analyze data to support operational and strategic decisions associated with the core business models. Students increase their understanding of the use of probabilities to reflect uncertainty; how to interpret data in light of uncertainty to assess risk; and how to build and interpret regression models, which can be used to inform core business and organizational decisions. 3 cr. Tuition: $5982
Summer 1 (May 20-July 3)
O1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 6:30-9:15 pm Add & Drop DatesFri. 6:30-9:15 pmCourse Start Date Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to add Sunday, May 26, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Sunday, May 26, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Saturday, June 15, 2024 Course End Date Wednesday, July 3, 2024 Location: ROOM ... Open SeatsCarlos Casso DominguezOnline CoursePemba core. Nonstandard course dates. Also meets on Fridays 5/31 & 6/21. Tuition remission is not available -
Introduction to Management
QST SM 101
Online offering. A broad introduction to the nature and activities of business enterprises within the United States' economic and political framework. Course content introduces economic systems, essential elements of business organization, production, human resource management, marketing, finance, and risk management. Key objectives of the course are development of business vocabulary and a fundamental understanding of how businesses make money. This course is intended for non-business majors. It may not be taken by Questrom students for credit nor can it be used by Boston University students toward the Business Administration minor. Non-Questrom students may register for this course directly via the Student Link. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 2 (July 1-August 9)
O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 9, 2024 ... Open SeatsMatthew ReisOnline CourseMeets online every Wed 7-8 pm for a live class. Not open to Questrom majors/minorsFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information.
Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
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Organization & Delivery of Healthcare in the U.S.
SAR HP 353
Prereq: First-Year Writing Seminar (e.g., CAS WR 100 or CAS WR 120). Online offering. The focus of this interdisciplinary course is on increasing the student's understanding of the health care system, the social, environmental, and behavioral factors that affect health care, and on increasing the student's ability to work in interdisciplinary teams. The student actively engages in individual work, group discussion, and teamwork through written, oral, and web site assignments. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Writing-Intensive Course. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 seven-week course (May 14-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Last day to add Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Sunday, June 9, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsKelly PesanelliOnline CourseMeets online every Tues & Thurs 9-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 seven-week course (July 1-August 16)
O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Thursday, July 4, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Thursday, July 4, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, August 2, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 16, 2024 ... Open SeatsKelly PesanelliOnline CourseMeets online every Tues & Thurs 12 noon-1 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 1 Section O1 and Summer 2 Section O2: As a special provision of these summer online BU Hub courses, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information.
School of Hospitality Administration
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Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
SHA HF 100
This introductory course is open to all BU students and is the prerequisite for School of Hospitality courses. Students gain an historical perspective and identify current events and trends in lodging, restaurants, and event management. Provides an overview of the global hospitality/tourism industry, including the critical elements of managing services. The Boston market, multimedia assignments, and team-based projects are integrated into the learning environment. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Historical Consciousness, Digital/Multimedia Expression, Teamwork/Collaboration. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 seven-week course (May 14-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Last day to add Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, May 20, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Sunday, June 9, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsKaushik VardharajanOnline CourseMeets online every Wed 8:30-10:30 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 seven-week course (July 1-August 16)
O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Sunday, July 7, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Saturday, July 27, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 16, 2024 ... Open SeatsLeora LanzOnline CourseMeets online every Tues 8:30-10:30 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 1 Section O1 and Summer 2 Section O2: As a special provision of these summer online BU Hub courses, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information.
Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
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Legal Issues in Higher Education
SED AP 755
This course is designed to assess issues that arise in the administration of higher education through the ethical and legal principles applicable to their resolution. Educational institutions experience difficult legal and policy decisions similar to every other industry, including, but not limited to, situations regarding freedom of speech, expression, and association; due process and right to privacy; discrimination on the basis of identity; use of alcohol; and, ownership and use of intellectual property. Students will examine the foundations of higher education law, analyze cases, and explore the application of the law in practice to help them make sound decisions in their roles in higher education. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 (May 7-June 24)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Last day to add Monday, May 13, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, May 13, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Sunday, June 2, 2024 Course End Date Monday, June 24, 2024 ... Open SeatsLouise VitalOnline Course -
Classroom Assessment
SED CT 556
Emphasizes principles and procedures of assessment that are of primary importance to educational practitioners. Includes diagnostic tests, construction of classroom tests, observation techniques, and performance measures; norm- and criterion-referenced assessment; uses of standardized tests, current issues, and controversies. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Last day to add Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 13, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsChristina DobbsOnline CourseSummer 2 (July 1-August 9)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 9, 2024 ... Open SeatsChristina DobbsOnline Course -
Analysis and Design of Curriculum
SED CT 721
This course explores theoretical approaches to curriculum design. Students analyze and critique curricula through a critical lens, and develop their own original curriculum map and unit plan for a course in their area of teaching using principles of backward design. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Last day to add Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 13, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsKerry DunneOnline CourseMeets online every Wed 7-8:30 pm for a live class -
American Sign Language I
SED DE 381
Introduces American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Culture, focusing on frequently used signs, basic rules of grammar, non-manual aspects of ASL, introductory fingerspelling, and some cultural features of the Deaf community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Last day to add Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 13, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsAndrew BottomsOnline CourseMeets online every Wed 12 noon-2 pm for a live class. Mts w/SED DE581 -
American Sign Language II
SED DE 382
This is the second level of American Sign Language (ASL). It is designed for the further development of students' proficiency in ASL, focusing on somewhat less frequently used signs, more complex lexical and grammatical structures, and more advanced conversational skills. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Oral and/or Signed Communication. Prerequisites: SED DE 381 or SED DE 581. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 2 (July 1-August 9)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 9, 2024 ... Open SeatsAndrew BottomsOnline CourseMeets online every Wed 12 noon-2 pm for a live class. Mts w/SED DE582Summer 2 Section O1: As a special provision of this summer online BU course, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu. -
American Sign Language I
SED DE 581
Introduces American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Culture, focusing on frequently used signs, basic rules of grammar, non-manual aspects of ASL, introductory fingerspelling, and some cultural features of the Deaf community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Last day to add Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 13, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsAndrew BottomsOnline CourseMeets online every Wed 12 noon-2 pm for a live class. Open only to graduate-level students. Mts w/SED DE381 -
American Sign Language II
SED DE 582
This is the second level of American Sign Language (ASL). It is designed for the further development of students' proficiency in ASL, focusing on somewhat less frequently used signs, more complex lexical and grammatical structures, and more advanced conversational skills. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Individual in Community, Oral and/or Signed Communication. Prerequisites: SED DE 381 or SED DE 581. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 2 (July 1-August 9)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 9, 2024 ... Open SeatsAndrew BottomsOnline CourseMeets online every Wed 12 noon-2 pm for a live class. Open only to graduate-level students. Mts w/SED DE382Summer 2 Section O1: As a special provision of this summer online BU course, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu. -
Equity and Democracy in Action
SED ED 679
Facilitates students' development of a digital capstone portfolio that reveals a plan for facilitating equity that implicates social, cultural, and political practices and policies reflective of a healthy democracy. 2 cr. Tuition: $1590
Summer 1 (May 7-June 24)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Last day to add Monday, May 13, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, May 13, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Sunday, June 2, 2024 Course End Date Monday, June 24, 2024 ... Open SeatsFelicity CrawfordOnline CourseMeets online every Thurs 4-5 pm for a required live class -
Thesis: Equity and Social Justice in Practice
SED ED 700
This course is relevant for students in their final stages of formatting and refining their Master's theses. It builds on the preparatory work begun in previous courses that examine or engage students in several aspects of the research process. 2 cr. Tuition: $1590
Summer 1 (May 7-June 24)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Last day to add Monday, May 13, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, May 13, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Sunday, June 2, 2024 Course End Date Monday, June 24, 2024 ... Open SeatsFelicity CrawfordOnline CourseMeets online every Thurs 5-6 pm for a required live class -
Introduction to Reading Development, Assessment, and Instruction
SED LR 551
For beginning graduate students without experience in the teaching of reading. Study of reading development in childhood and early adolescence, and the implications for teaching and learning. Discussion of theory and research on effective instruction and assessment, and the application of both to teaching. Not open to students who have completed SED LR 501 and/or SED LR 503. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Last day to add Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 13, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsAndrea BienOnline CourseMeets online every Wed 6-7:30 pm for an optional live class. Tfa students have priority -
Introduction to Language and Language Acquisition
SED LS 560
Introduction to the main aspects of first language acquisition from infancy through childhood. Topic areas include phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, discourse-pragmatics, language variation, multilingualism, child-directed speech, cognitive development, and theories of language acquisition. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Social Inquiry I, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Last day to add Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 13, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsMary HughesOnline CourseMeets online every Tues & Thurs 6:30-8 pm for a live classSummer 1 Section O1: As a special provision of this summer online BU Hub course, BU financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for up to one course in summer 2024. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu. -
Second Language Acquisition
SED LS 658
This course will provide an examination of approaches and major theories of second language acquisition (SLA). What can be observed about how people acquire a second language? How do the various SLA theories, models, and hypotheses explain each of these observations? How can an understanding of SLA theory inform language instruction? We will explore foundational theories and approaches in SLA, investigate contemporary thinking from a variety of perspectives, and form knowledge and ideas of how languages are acquired, based on empirical research. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 2 (July 1-August 9)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 9, 2024 ... Open SeatsQihan ChenOnline CourseMeets online every Mon & Wed 6:30-8 pm for a live class -
Classroom Discourse
SED LS 690
Focuses on discourse as a central component of teaching and learning, and strategies for building on students' linguistic and cultural backgrounds as learning assets. Examines instructional contexts, pedagogical approaches, and teacher talk moves to support instruction and students' conceptual understanding. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Last day to add Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 13, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsJennifer BrysonOnline CourseMeets online every Thurs 6-7:30 pm for a required live class -
Mathematical Reasoning in the Elementary Grades: Number Systems
SED ME 503
Designed for students who are preparing to become K-6 teachers. Students re-envision the teaching and learning of elementary mathematics by exploring these topics: place value, whole numbers and operations, fractions, decimals, and elementary number theory. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Last day to add Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 13, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsAlejandra SalinasOnline CourseMeets online every Tues 4-5 pm and Thurs 6-7 pm for a live class -
Mathematical Reasoning in the Elementary Grades: Algebra, Geometry, Statistics
SED ME 504
Designed for students majoring in elementary education, special education, and Deaf education preparing to teach children in grades 1-6. Students explore: pre- algebra, proportional reasoning, geometry, measurement, and statistics. Students also examine their own mathematical identity and connect these ideas to the elementary classroom. Graduate Prerequisite: SED ME 503. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 2 (July 1-August 9)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 9, 2024 ... Open SeatsErin BarnoOnline CourseMeets online every Tues 3-4:30 pm for a live class -
Problem Solving in Mathematics
SED ME 563
This course engages participants in collaborative problem solving and problem posing while exploring the role of productive struggle in the teaching and learning of mathematics. Effective Spring 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and/or Signed Communication, Quantitative Reasoning I, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Last day to add Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 13, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsAaron BrakonieckiOnline CourseMeets online every Tues & Thurs 6-7:30 pm for a live class -
Methods of Coaching
SED PE 501
Principles and problems in coaching various individual and team sports. Theory and techniques in coaching including offensive and defensive strategy and scouting. Women's and men's sports. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 2 (July 1-August 9)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 9, 2024 ... Open SeatsJohn SheaOnline Course -
Introduction to Research
SED RS 600
Designed to introduce students to social science research methods including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method approaches to education inquiry. Students will develop skills in conducting literature searches, reading empirical research studies, and applying these methods. Students leave the course better able to critically examine research presented in the mass media, critically engage with research in the workplace, and participate in research- based efforts to improve education. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 2 (July 1-August 9)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 9, 2024 ... Open SeatsSamuel CookOnline Course -
Research for Equity and Social Justice
SED RS 630
This course is designed to introduce students to educational research with a focus on equity and democracy, and to complement research apprenticeship experiences in conducting research studies aimed at changing the systems of entrenched inequities in education. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 (May 7-June 24)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Last day to add Monday, May 13, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, May 13, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Sunday, June 2, 2024 Course End Date Monday, June 24, 2024 ... Open SeatsKaylene StevensOnline CourseMeets online every Tues 7-8 pm for a live class -
Special Education: Curriculum and Instruction
SED SE 510
Designed to develop an understanding of the historical background and legal framework of special education, various disabilities (etiology, diagnostic criteria and process, and learner characteristics), and instructional practices and behavioral support strategies. For elementary and secondary content area teachers. 2 cr. Tuition: $1590
Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Last day to add Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 13, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsFelicity CrawfordOnline CourseStudents who have taken SE706 should not take SE510 for credit -
Introduction to Special Education
SED SE 706
Students will examine various disabilities (etiology, diagnostic criteria/process, impacts on learning); analyze historical and contemporary ethical issues including, inclusive and culturally-/linguistically-responsive practices; learn federal legislation; and gain foundational understanding of instructional and behavioral management strategies. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Last day to add Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 13, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsLindsey ChapmanOnline CourseO2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Last day to add Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 13, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsFelicity CrawfordOnline Course -
Assessment In Special Education: Procedures
SED SE 751
Designed to develop the knowledge/skills related to the assessment of students who are in or being referred to special education. Includes legal requirements, culturally-/linguistically-responsive practices, various assessments in multiple domains, and procedures for administering tests, scoring, interpreting, and reporting. Prerequisite: SE 706. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 2 (July 1-August 9)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, July 1, 2024 Last day to add Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 8, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Course End Date Friday, August 9, 2024 ... Open SeatsJames LabilloisOnline Course -
Inclusive Principles & Practices in World Language Education
SED WL 514
Explores teaching for justice in world language education by developing intercultural citizenship and disrupting inequality. Policies of exclusion, barriers to access, and classroom practices are examined to support an inclusive classroom where all learners experience success. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)
O1 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Last day to add Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop without "W" grade Thursday, May 30, 2024 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 13, 2024 Course End Date Friday, June 28, 2024 ... Open SeatsCatherine RitzOnline CourseMeets online every Wed 5-6:30 pm for a live class
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