Introduction to basic concepts related to business practices; includes examination of local, regional and national organizations in the business world. 3 Credits

Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-3:15pm

In-Person at Worcester State University Main Campus

09/03/2026 - 12/17/2026

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Man's dependence upon plants and their influence on civilization and its art, religions, literature, folklore, medicine, and human behavior. 3 Credits

Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00pm-5:15pm

In-Person at Worcester State University Main Campus

09/03/2026 - 12/17/2026

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This course provides a general introduction to the criminal justice system, including the historical development, fundamental principles, and legal framework of the criminal justice system in the United States and around the world. It examines the various components of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, courts, and corrections, assessing their effectiveness in promoting public safety and ensuring justice. The course also explores various theoretical perspectives on criminal behavior and ethical considerations for criminal justice professionals. 3 Credits

Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-3:15pm

In-Person Worcester State University Main Campus

09/03/2026 - 12/17/2026

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Essentials of speech production and speech writing for large and small groups. Classroom practice in delivering various types of speeches. 3 Credits

Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30pm-4:45pm

In-Person at Worcester State Campus

09/03/2026 - 12/17/2026

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Overview of the teaching profession, including an examination of a variety of grade levels (Birth-Grade 12), learning environments, equity issues and school management and organization. Developmental domains of learning will be introduced. Students will engage in lesson planning, observational techniques and collaboration. 5 hours of fieldwork or Experiential Learning. 3 Credits.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30pm-4:45pm

In-Person at Worcester State Campus

09/03/2026 - 12/17/2026

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Introduction to the history of psychology, scientific method, brain/nervous system, development, learning, motivation, sensation/perception, personality, psychopathology, psychotherapy, cognitive processes, social behavior. 3 Credits.

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:00 – 5:15pm

In-Person at Worcester State Campus

09/03/2026 - 12/17/2026

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The nature of group behavior and social interaction viewed through analysis of structure, norms, and values. What makes societies operate, establish norms, contribute to group-think, and more. 3 Credits.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30pm-4:45pm

In-Person at Worcester State University Main Campus

09/03/2026 - 12/17/2026

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This course provides an initial overview of public health concepts and practice. The course examines the philosophy, purpose, history, organization, function, tools, and activities of public health practice. Case studies and a variety of practice related exercises serve as a basis for student participation and interaction. The course identifies problems and issues currently facing public health. This course aims at enhancing, facilitating and promoting the use of technologies for obtaining and sharing information. 3 Credits

Prerequisites: 2.7 GPA

Asynchronous Online

09/9/2026 - 12/22/2026

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This course examines the concept of health and how it relates to all aspects of life. Students gain perspective in assessing and promoting health and healthy lifestyles. Students learn methods to prevent violence and injury, along with reducing risks in specific diseases. 3 Credits

Prerequisites 2.7 GPA

Asynchronous Online

01/25/2027 - 5/18/2027

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This course focuses on philosophical principles for human action. Students critically examine major issues in ethics, morality, and values such as: What is a human act? To what extent are we free and have choices? What is the nature of responsibility? What constitutes happiness, good, and evil? 3 Credits

Prerequisites: 2.7 GPA

Fridays 3:00pm-5:50pm

In-Person@ QCC

01/25/2027 - 5/18/2027

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This course examines how social change in the United States produces social problems such as prejudice and poverty, and how these problems affect families and the quality of life in a multicultural society. Students learn to recognize and understand the relationship between on-going social change and the problems that accompany change. Students examine major problems facing society today, separate myth from fact, and analyze these problems and their solutions objectively. 3 Credits

Prerequisites: 2.7 GPA

Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00-3:15pm

In-Person@ QCC

01/25/2027 - 5/14/2027

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Burncoat students if you are interested in any of the course below at BHS, please complete the interest form.

ART 132 Introduction to Drawing II

This course introduces instrumental and perspective drawing, including free application of mechanical theories. Topics include art and design applications of techniques; proper instrument use; and parallel, angular, and three-point perspective. Students learn how to use both freehand techniques and mechanical instruments to render drawings with speed, accuracy, legibility, and neatness. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: ART 131 During the day at Burncoat

ENG 102 Composition II -

This theme-based course, the second in the composition sequence, develops and refines skills learned in ENG 101, with a specific focus on independent research. Students sharpen rhetorical, critical thinking, and academic writing skills and practice locating, evaluating, summarizing, synthesizing, and citing primary and secondary sources. Students will manage a sustained independent inquiry project(s) to include a research question or problem analysis, an annotated bibliography, and a research project. By the end of the semester, students will compile a portfolio of 15-25 pages that includes a self-reflection assignment and displays a writing and research process to include pre-writing, drafting, feedback, revision, and appropriate citation. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ENG 101 During the day at Burncoat

FRC 112 Beginning French II

Students progress further in the foundations of the language, including understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Students improve reading and speaking skills through the study of short pieces on contemporary French life and culture. Students study the French grammatical structure and develop a working vocabulary of 850 words. They also read and respond to short, simple French texts. Credits: 3 Prerequisites FRC 111 During the day at Burncoat

FYE 101 First Year Experience

This course will help new students make a successful transition to campus, both academically and personally. The course aims to foster a sense of belonging, promote engagement in the curricular and co-curricular life of the college, develop learning strategies, establish career planning skills, and help to clarify purpose, meaning and direction. Credits: 3 Tuesdays/Thursdays 2:00-3:15pm Burncoat

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (Principles)

This course introduces basic theories and vocabulary of sociology including its historical origins and research process. It examines the major principles that govern the structure and function of society, its institutions, groups, and processes. Students learn how societies meet or do not meet the social, psychological, economic and everyday needs of their members. The course emphasizes making connections between students' personal lives and the social change occurring around them. Credits: 3 Prerequisites 2.7 GPA During the day at Burncoat

SPN 112 Beginning Spanish II

This course is a continuation of SPN 111. Students continue to progress in the fundamentals of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the Spanish language. The course emphasizes the development of reading skills through the study of enjoyable, short, and timely articles on contemporary life and culture in the Spanish-speaking world. The course covers more complex verb and pronoun forms. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: SPN 111 During the day at Burncoat

Interest Form

ENG 102 Composition II -

This theme-based course, the second in the composition sequence, develops and refines skills learned in ENG 101, with a specific focus on independent research. Students sharpen rhetorical, critical thinking, and academic writing skills and practice locating, evaluating, summarizing, synthesizing, and citing primary and secondary sources. Students will manage a sustained independent inquiry project(s) to include a research question or problem analysis, an annotated bibliography, and a research project. By the end of the semester, students will compile a portfolio of 15-25 pages that includes a self-reflection assignment and displays a writing and research process to include pre-writing, drafting, feedback, revision, and appropriate citation. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ENG 101 During the day at Claremont

FYE 101 First Year Experience

This course will help new students make a successful transition to campus, both academically and personally. The course aims to foster a sense of belonging, promote engagement in the curricular and co-curricular life of the college, develop learning strategies, establish career planning skills, and help to clarify purpose, meaning and direction. Credits: 3 Tuesdays/Thursdays 2:00-3:15pm OR Offered during the day at Claremont

ART 132 Introduction to Drawing II

This course introduces instrumental and perspective drawing, including free application of mechanical theories. Topics include art and design applications of techniques; proper instrument use; and parallel, angular, and three-point perspective. Students learn how to use both freehand techniques and mechanical instruments to render drawings with speed, accuracy, legibility, and neatness. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: ART 131 During the day at Doherty

ENG 102 Composition II -

This theme-based course, the second in the composition sequence, develops and refines skills learned in ENG 101, with a specific focus on independent research. Students sharpen rhetorical, critical thinking, and academic writing skills and practice locating, evaluating, summarizing, synthesizing, and citing primary and secondary sources. Students will manage a sustained independent inquiry project(s) to include a research question or problem analysis, an annotated bibliography, and a research project. By the end of the semester, students will compile a portfolio of 15-25 pages that includes a self-reflection assignment and displays a writing and research process to include pre-writing, drafting, feedback, revision, and appropriate citation. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ENG 101 During the day at Doherty

FYE 101 First Year Experience

This course will help new students make a successful transition to campus, both academically and personally. The course aims to foster a sense of belonging, promote engagement in the curricular and co-curricular life of the college, develop learning strategies, establish career planning skills, and help to clarify purpose, meaning and direction. Credits: 3 Tuesdays/Thursdays 2:00-3:15pm @ Doherty

ART 132 Introduction to Drawing II

This course introduces instrumental and perspective drawing, including free application of mechanical theories. Topics include art and design applications of techniques; proper instrument use; and parallel, angular, and three-point perspective. Students learn how to use both freehand techniques and mechanical instruments to render drawings with speed, accuracy, legibility, and neatness. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: ART 131 During the day at North

ENG 102 Composition II -

This theme-based course, the second in the composition sequence, develops and refines skills learned in ENG 101, with a specific focus on independent research. Students sharpen rhetorical, critical thinking, and academic writing skills and practice locating, evaluating, summarizing, synthesizing, and citing primary and secondary sources. Students will manage a sustained independent inquiry project(s) to include a research question or problem analysis, an annotated bibliography, and a research project. By the end of the semester, students will compile a portfolio of 15-25 pages that includes a self-reflection assignment and displays a writing and research process to include pre-writing, drafting, feedback, revision, and appropriate citation. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ENG 101 During the day at North

FIN 111 Personal Finance

This course examines the tools, terminology, and applications necessary to successfully manage financial matters in our daily lives. Topics include the personal financial planning process, career strategies, money management, personal taxation, financial institution services, investing in stocks and bonds, and consumer credit. Evaluation techniques related to housing, transportation, insurance, investments, real estate, and retirement planning are also covered. Credits 3. Prerequisite: 2.7 GPA Offered during the day at North

FYE 101 First Year Experience

This course will help new students make a successful transition to campus, both academically and personally. The course aims to foster a sense of belonging, promote engagement in the curricular and co-curricular life of the college, develop learning strategies, establish career planning skills, and help to clarify purpose, meaning and direction. Credits: 3 Tuesdays/Thursdays 2:00-3:15pm @ North

ART 132 Introduction to Drawing II

This course introduces instrumental and perspective drawing, including free application of mechanical theories. Topics include art and design applications of techniques; proper instrument use; and parallel, angular, and three-point perspective. Students learn how to use both freehand techniques and mechanical instruments to render drawings with speed, accuracy, legibility, and neatness. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: ART 131 During the day at South

ENG 102 Composition II -

This theme-based course, the second in the composition sequence, develops and refines skills learned in ENG 101, with a specific focus on independent research. Students sharpen rhetorical, critical thinking, and academic writing skills and practice locating, evaluating, summarizing, synthesizing, and citing primary and secondary sources. Students will manage a sustained independent inquiry project(s) to include a research question or problem analysis, an annotated bibliography, and a research project. By the end of the semester, students will compile a portfolio of 15-25 pages that includes a self-reflection assignment and displays a writing and research process to include pre-writing, drafting, feedback, revision, and appropriate citation. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ENG 101 During the day at South

FYE 101 First Year Experience

This course will help new students make a successful transition to campus, both academically and personally. The course aims to foster a sense of belonging, promote engagement in the curricular and co-curricular life of the college, develop learning strategies, establish career planning skills, and help to clarify purpose, meaning and direction. Credits: 3 Tuesdays/Thursdays 2:00-3:15pm at South

SPN 112 Beginning Spanish II

This course is a continuation of SPN 111. Students continue to progress in the fundamentals of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the Spanish language. The course emphasizes the development of reading skills through the study of enjoyable, short, and timely articles on contemporary life and culture in the Spanish-speaking world. The course covers more complex verb and pronoun forms. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: SPN 111 During the day at South

Interest Form

ENG 102 Composition II -

This theme-based course, the second in the composition sequence, develops and refines skills learned in ENG 101, with a specific focus on independent research. Students sharpen rhetorical, critical thinking, and academic writing skills and practice locating, evaluating, summarizing, synthesizing, and citing primary and secondary sources. Students will manage a sustained independent inquiry project(s) to include a research question or problem analysis, an annotated bibliography, and a research project. By the end of the semester, students will compile a portfolio of 15-25 pages that includes a self-reflection assignment and displays a writing and research process to include pre-writing, drafting, feedback, revision, and appropriate citation. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ENG 101 During the day at UPCS

FYE 101 First Year Experience

This course will help new students make a successful transition to campus, both academically and personally. The course aims to foster a sense of belonging, promote engagement in the curricular and co-curricular life of the college, develop learning strategies, establish career planning skills, and help to clarify purpose, meaning and direction. Credits: 3 Tuesdays/Thursdays 2:00-3:15pm @ UPCS

ENG 102 Composition II -

This theme-based course, the second in the composition sequence, develops and refines skills learned in ENG 101, with a specific focus on independent research. Students sharpen rhetorical, critical thinking, and academic writing skills and practice locating, evaluating, summarizing, synthesizing, and citing primary and secondary sources. Students will manage a sustained independent inquiry project(s) to include a research question or problem analysis, an annotated bibliography, and a research project. By the end of the semester, students will compile a portfolio of 15-25 pages that includes a self-reflection assignment and displays a writing and research process to include pre-writing, drafting, feedback, revision, and appropriate citation. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ENG 101 During the day at WTHS

FYE 101 First Year Experience

This course will help new students make a successful transition to campus, both academically and personally. The course aims to foster a sense of belonging, promote engagement in the curricular and co-curricular life of the college, develop learning strategies, establish career planning skills, and help to clarify purpose, meaning and direction. Credits: 3 Tuesdays only 2:00-4:30pm OR Thursdays only 2:00-4:30pm @ WTHS