Interdisciplinary Studies
College of Arts & Sciences
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Interdisciplinary Studies in Creative Writing
CAS EN 549
A workshop-based class, for the artist interested in creative writing, the creative writer interested in art and the history of comics, or any student interested in interdisciplinary studies in humanities. Explores the overlaps between the disciplines of creative writing and illustration, as well as the surprises and difficulties that arise when combining the two. Students write and revise their own creative works, as well as receive feedback from their classmates and professor in the workshop environment. Readings include literary works, comics, and historical articles. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 1-4:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Last day to add Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 11, 2026 Course End Date Friday, June 26, 2026 Location: CAS 323B ... Open SeatsJess RuliffsonTopic: Writer as IllustratorSummer 2 (June 29-August 7)
B1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 1-4:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, June 29, 2026 Last day to add Monday, July 6, 2026 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 6, 2026 Last day to drop with "W" grade Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Course End Date Friday, August 7, 2026 Location: CAS B25A ... Open SeatsLawrence FlynnTopic: Sportswriter as Storyteller
BU Hub
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The Global Career Accelerator
HUB IC 299
The BU Global Career Accelerator Course is available to matriculated BU undergraduate students from all schools/colleges. This 3-unit, pass/fail, fully virtual experiential learning opportunity is self-paced and comprised of both synchronous and asynchronous learning. The course focuses on critical workplace skill development with students completing real-world projects and having the opportunity to earn microcredentials and participate in career connection activities—all with the goal of establishing a foundation for future workplace-based internship and career opportunities. Students can choose from several different track experiences based on their area of interest, including: a Career Rotation Experience, Digital Marketing, Coding for Web, Coding for Data, and Data Analytics. This course includes required live (synchronous) sessions. Students must attend at scheduled times. Multiple session options are available, and students will select a track with meeting times that best fit their schedules. Effective Summer 2026, this course fulfills a single requirement in the following BU Hub area: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. 3 cr. Tuition: $2535
Eleven-week course (May 18-July 31)
O1 (OTH) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, May 18, 2026 Last day to add Monday, May 11, 2026 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, July 3, 2026 Course End Date Friday, July 31, 2026 ... Open SeatsAmie Grills