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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 13-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsSpencer PistonOnline Course: Meets online every Wed 1-3 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Meets w/CAS PO 316Summer 2 (June 30-August 15)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsSpencer PistonOnline Course: Meets online every Wed 1-3 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Meets w/CAS PO 316For 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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 13-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsCarolyn Hodges-SimeonOnline Course: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 10:30-11:30 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 30-August 15)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsCarolyn Hodges-SimeonOnline Course: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 10:30-11:30 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor 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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 13-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsKaren MethenyOnline Course: Meets online every Tues & Fri 10-11 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 30-August 15)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsJohn MarstonOnline Course: Meets online every Tues & Fri 10-11 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor 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: $3260
Summer 2 (June 30-August 15)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsJonathan FoltzOnline Course: Meets online every Mon & Wed 10-11 am for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Meets w/CAS EN 176For 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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 13-June 27)
O1 (LEC) Arranged... Open SeatsAaron StevensFor 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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 13-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsVahid Azadeh-RanjbarOnline Course: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 4-5 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 30-August 15)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsVahid Azadeh-RanjbarOnline Course: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 4-5 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor 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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 13-June 27)
O1 (LEC) Arranged... Open SeatsBenjamin KoskinenOnline Course: Meets online for a live class each week (TBD). Nonstandard course datesFor 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: $3260
Summer 2 (June 30-August 15)
O2 (LEC) Arranged... Open SeatsStacey GelsheimerOnline Course: Meets weekly for live classes (time TBD). Nonstandard course datesFor 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: $3260
Summer 2 (June 30-August 15)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsJonathan FoltzOnline Course: Meets online every Mon & Wed 10-11 am for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Meets w/CAS CI 200For 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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsAmber NavarreOnline Course: Meets 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/.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
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (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: $3260
Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsYating FanOnline Course: Meets 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/.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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsMaria DatelOnline Course: Meets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 11 am-12 noon for a live classSummer 2 (June 30-August 8)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsAzlin PerdomoOnline Course: Meets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 11 am-12 noon 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. -
Second-Semester Spanish
CAS LS 112
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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsEdgardo Tormos BiglesOnline Course: Meets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 11 am-12 noon for a live classSummer 2 (June 30-August 8)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsSusan GriffinOnline Course: Meets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 11 am-12 noon 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. -
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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 13-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsThomas EnkoskyOnline Course: Meets online every Tues 9-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor 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. Students must register for two sections: lecture and discussion. 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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 13-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsThomas EnkoskyOnline Course: Meets online every Tues 11 am-12 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 30-August 15)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsThomas EnkoskyOnline Course: Meets online every Mon 9 am-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor 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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 13-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsWalter HoppOnline Course: Meets online every Mon & Wed 11 am-12 noon for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 30-August 15)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsWalter HoppOnline Course: Meets online every Mon & Wed 11 am-12 noon for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor 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. -
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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 13-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsSusanne SreedharOnline Course: Meets online every Mon & Wed 9-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 30-August 15)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsSusanne SreedharOnline Course: Meets online every Mon & Wed 9-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor 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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 13-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsSpencer PistonOnline Course: Meets online every Wed 1-3 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Meets w/CAS AA 319Summer 2 (June 30-August 15)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsSpencer PistonOnline Course: Meets online every Wed 1-3 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Meets w/CAS AA 319For 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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 13-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsMartha TompsonOnline Course: Meets online every Mon 7:30-9 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 30-August 15)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsChloe JordanOnline Course: Meets online every Mon 7:30-9 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor 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
Undergraduate Prerequisites : (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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 13-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsJames CherryOnline Course: Meets online every Wed 6-8 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor 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: $3260
Summer 2 (June 30-August 15)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsYair LiorOnline Course: Meets online every Wed & Fri 1-2 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course datesO4 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsA.D. HughesOnline Course: Meets online every Mon & Wed 9-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course dates -
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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 13-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsNeha GondalOnline Course: Meets online every Wed & Fri 9-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 30-August 15)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsNeha GondalOnline Course: Meets online every Wed & Fri 8-9 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor 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: $3260
Summer 2 (June 30-August 15)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsSarah MillerOnline Course: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 1-2 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Meets w/CAS WS 241For 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: $3260
Summer 2 (June 30-August 15)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsSarah MillerOnline Course: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 1-2 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Meets w/CAS SO241For 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 Sustain Future
CFA ME 377
Undergraduate Prerequisites: 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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 13-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsTawnya SmithOnline Course: Meets online for a live class Thurs 10-11 am in weeks 1-3, and in small groups that are arranged for weeks 4-6. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 30-August 15)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsKarin HendricksOnline Course: Meets online for a live class Thurs 10-11 am in weeks 1-3, and in small groups that are arranged for weeks 4-6. Nonstandard course datesFor 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
Undergraduate Prerequisites: First Year Writing Seminar (CAS WR120 or equivalent), CFA TH 101, and at least one of the following: CFA TH 102, CFA TH 201, CFA TH 202; or consent of instructor - 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: $2445
Summer 1 (May 13-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsKristin LeaheyOnline Course: Meets online every Tues 6-7 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. 3-credit courseSummer 2 (June 30-August 15)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsKristin LeaheyOnline Course: Meets online every Tues 6-7 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. 3-credit courseFor 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: $3260
Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsFrancis VanariaOnline Course: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 5-6 pm for a live classRead a BU Today article about this course: A Scholarly Take on Superheroes.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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Business Law, Contracts, and Regulation
QST LA 245
Undergraduate Prerequisites: QSTSM 131 and sophomore standing - This course provides a broad overview of the fundamental legal issues of significance for business. It examines contracts, business organizations, employment law, intellectual property, and international law. It explores the regulatory environment affecting businesses in the United States and around the global. The course’s goals include understand the basic rules of business law and the underlying social policies and ethical dilemmas that affect business operations and investment. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260
Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsDionne LomaxOnline Course: Meets online every Tues 7-9 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. -
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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsMatthew ReisOnline Course: Meets online every Wed 3-4 pm for a live class. Not open to Questrom majors/minorsSummer 2 (June 30-August 8)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsMatthew ReisOnline Course: Meets 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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 13-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsOnline Course: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 9-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesO3 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsOnline Course: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 10-11 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesKelly PesanelliSummer 2 (June 30-August 15)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsKelly PesanelliOnline Course: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 9-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor 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 Hospitality
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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 13-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsKaushik VardharajanOnline Course: Meets online every Wed 8:30-10:30 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 30-August 15)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsLeora LanzOnline Course: Meets online every Tues 8:30-10:30 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor 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.
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Diversity and Justice in Education
WED AP 600
Studies how schools, colleges, and other education settings are affected by the growing pluralism of our society; the tension between respect for diversity and the maintenance of common purpose. Explores strategies of integration and separate development and of remediation and enrichment. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260
Summer 1 (May 6-June 23)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsOnline Course -
Student Affairs in Higher Education
WED AP 622
Online offering. Focuses on university divisions intentionally structured to shape students' character, to foster students' development, to provide services, and to educate students via various co-curricular and extra-curricular experiences. Develops a deep understanding of the history, philosophy, and mission of Student Affairs within the context of higher education. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260
Summer 2 (July 1-August 18)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsOnline Course -
Equity & Community Partnership
WED AP 641
This course outlines a framework and developmental theory of equity; uses rubrics and assessments to support individual and organizational development; introduces tools and strategy formulation; and, mobilizes community assets to build strategic plans for current challenges faced by community leaders. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260
Summer 2 (July 1-August 18)
O2 (LEC) Arranged... Open SeatsStacy ScottOnline Course: Live office hours on Zoom, Mondays at 5 pm -
Classroom Assessment
WED 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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsChristina DobbsOnline CourseSummer 2 (June 30-August 8)
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Analysis and Design of Curriculum
WED 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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsCatherine RitzOnline Course: Meets online every Tues 7-8:30 pm for a live class -
American Sign Language 1
WED 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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsAndrew BottomsOnline Course: Meets online every Wed 12-2 pm for a live class. Meets w/WED DE 581 -
American Sign Language 2
WED 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: $3260
Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsAndrew BottomsOnline Course: Meets online every Wed 12-2 pm for a live class. Meets w/WED DE 582 -
American Sign Language 1
WED 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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsAndrew BottomsOnline Course: Meets online every Wed 12-2 pm for a live class. Meets w/WED DE 381 -
American Sign Language 2
WED DE 582
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (WED DE 381 or WED DE 581). - 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. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260
Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsAndrew BottomsOnline Course: Meets online every Wed 12-2 pm for a live class. Meets w/WED DE 382 -
Equity and Democracy in Action
WED 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: $1630
Summer 1 (May 6-June 23)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsFelicity CrawfordOnline Course: Meets online every Thurs 4-5 pm for a required live class -
Thesis: Equity and Social Justice in Practice
WED 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: $1630
Summer 1 (May 6-June 23)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsFelicity CrawfordOnline Course: Meets online every Thurs 5-6 pm for a required live class -
The Psychology of Oppression and Liberation
WED HD 610
Examines psychological effects of social oppression and liberation, and the psychological requirements that sustain these ideas. Explores dynamics of resistance, healing, and liberation. Interrogates systems of oppression regarding race, social class, gender, sexuality, and ability. Integrates intersectional and global perspectives. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260
Summer 1 (May 6-June 23)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsSujata SwaroopOnline Course -
Introduction to Reading Development, Assessment, and Instruction
WED 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 WED LR 501 and/or WED LR 503. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260
Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsAndrea BienOnline Course: Meets online every Wed 6-7:30 pm for an optional live class. TFA students have priority -
Introduction to Language and Language Acquisition
WED LS 560
Undergraduate Prerequisites: Restricted to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students - 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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsMary HughesOnline Course: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 6:30-8 pm for a live class -
Second Language Acquisition
WED 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: $3260
Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsOnline Course: Meets online every Mon & Wed 6:30-8 pm for a live class -
Classroom Discourse
WED 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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsJennifer BrysonOnline Course: Meets online every Thurs 6-7:30 pm for a required live class -
Mathematical Reasoning in the Elementary Grades: Number Systems
WED 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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsAlejandra SalinasOnline Course: Meets online every Tues 4-5 pm and Thurs 6-7 pm for a live class -
Mathematical Reasoning in the Elementary Grades: Algebra, Geometry, Statistics
WED ME 504
Graduate prerequisites: (WED ME 503). 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. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260
Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsOnline Course: Meets online every Tues. 5-6 pm and Thurs 11 am-12 pm for a live class -
Problem Solving in Mathematics
WED 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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsSamuel CookOnline Course: Meets online every Mon & Wed 6:30-8:30 pm for a live class -
Methods of Coaching
WED 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: $3260
Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsVal AltieriOnline Course -
Introduction to Research
WED 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: $3260
Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsSamuel CookOnline Course -
Understanding and Applying Research
WED RS 615
Focuses on preparing education leaders and professionals to use evidence from published education research to inform decisions by surveying key concepts in research design, performance measurement, and data analysis. Students use their understanding of these key concepts to develop their skills in analyzing the quality and relevance of available research-based evidence. Emphasis is placed on understanding the core concepts needed to consume impact evaluations. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260
Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsLouise Michelle VitalLive synchronous online course -
Research for Equity and Social Justice
WED 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: $3260
Summer 2 (July 1-August 18)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsDavena JacksonOnline Course -
Special Education: Curriculum and Instruction
WED 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: $1630
Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsFelicity CrawfordStudents who have taken WED SE 706 should not take WED SE 510 for credit -
Disability, Education, & Society
WED SE 706
Students will examine legal, sociocultural, and historical contexts of disability in society and education, centering first-person experiences, critical frameworks, and self-reflection, such that they can understand and critique special education policies, systems, and practices within these broader contexts. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260
Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsLindsey ChapmanOnline CourseO3 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsFelicity Crawford -
Assessment In Special Education: Procedures
WED SE 751
Undergraduate Prerequisites: WED SE 706 - 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. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260
Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsJames LaBilloisOnline Course -
Input & Interaction in the World Language Classroom
WED WL 513
Online offering. Focuses on developing and demonstrating two essential principles of foreign language teaching: using the target language and supporting learner interactions. Students develop lessons and complete micro-teachings. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260
Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsCatherine RitzOnline Course: Meets online every Tues 5-6:30 pm for a live class -
Inclusive Principles & Practices in World Language Education
WED 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: $3260
Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsCatherine RitzOnline Course: Meets online every Tues 5-6:30 pm for a live class -
Young Learners in World Language Education
WED WL 532
This course examines models of early language learning and standards-based instructional practices to support young language learners. Students observe and critique teaching videos, develop lessons, and engage in micro-teachings. Different program models, including FLES and immersion programs, are explored. 2 cr. Tuition: $1630
Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsOnline Course: Meets online every Wed 5-6:30 pm for a live class
The online courses listed below are single courses offered to all students (unless a restriction is noted). This list does not include courses offered to students who are matriculated into an online degree program at Boston University. The full schedule of online courses, including those offered as part of Boston University’s online degree programs, can be found at www.bu.edu/online/course-schedules.
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Please note that many online courses follow a nonstandard schedule, and therefore are likely to have different add/drop dates, including an early registration deadline and different drop deadlines. Courses will be closed early, so please register early to secure your spot. Once the course is closed, we will not allow students into the class, even if open seats remain.