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

01/21/2026 - 5/14/2026

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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

01/21/2026- 5/14/2026

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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

01/21/2026 - 5/14/2026

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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 4:30pm-5:45pm

In-Person at Worcester State University Main Campus

01/21/2026 - 5/14/2026

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This course provides a basic foundation for students interested in the allied health field. Emphasis is on analyzing word parts and learning basic prefixes, suffixes and word roots. The course also highlights the body systems: basic anatomy and physiology, including terms used in diseases and surgical procedures. 3 Credits

Prerequisites: 2.7 GPA

Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00pm - 3:25pm

In-Person @ QCC

01/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

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This course examines law and society; the operation of law as it reflects the mores of human relations; and the ethics of business, criminal, and tort law with special emphasis on the law of contracts. Topics include the general principles of the law assigned, the nature of the United States legal system, the trial process, and the sources of law available. Students analyze court decisions and learn to apply the law both in fact situations and in reasoning in gray areas 3 Credits

Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00pm - 3:25pm

In-Person @ QCC

01/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

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The basic tenets of biotechnology including the scientific method will be presented through readings on the commercialization of recombinant DNA technology to produce therapeutic proteins and on the drug discovery process. Students will discuss the ethics, public policy issues, patent issues, career opportunities, and therapeutic promises of recombinant DNA technology. Students will also learn about the drug discovery process to elucidate issues in drug discovery such as target identification, lead discovery and optimization, candidate selection, ethical clinical trials, and drug markets. 3 Credits

Prerequisites: 2.7 GPA, B in Algebra l

Fridays 3:30pm-6:40pm

In-Person@ QCC

01/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

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First year students who want success and direction in their college experience gain practical skills that are directly applied to selection of a healthcare college major and future healthcare career paths. Students gain effective learning strategies and information on how to navigate and use college procedures and resources. This course emphasizes self-discovery, the workplace, life decisions, and career/future planning within a multicultural framework. Students identify their abilities and explore their values, interests, motives, motivations, behaviors, personalities, and interaction styles. Students acquire and develop skills for healthcare career planning, job searching and understanding healthcare job requirements/satisfaction. Students develop an e-portfolio that integrates information developed through the self-assessment and healthcare career development process. 3 Credits

Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00pm - 3:25pm

In-Person at QCC DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

01/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

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This course covers advanced algebra topics. Students perform arithmetic operations on rational expressions; solve equations with fractions; factor expressions; simplify complex fractions; simplify exponential expressions, roots, radicals, and rational exponents; solve linear systems using several techniques; use the midpoint and distance formulas; recognize and graph the equation of a circle; solve linear and absolute value inequalities; solve quadratic equations by completing the square and by using the quadratic formula; solve equations containing radicals or absolute values; and perform arithmetic operations on radical expressions and complex numbers. 3 Credits

Prerequisite: Placement on QMAT Exam.

Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:00 - 5:25pm

In-Person at QCC

01/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

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This introductory statistics course covers descriptive statistics, probability, and inferential statistics. Statistical content includes sampling, graphical summaries of data, measures of center and variability, probability theory and distributions, standard and non-standard normal distributions, the Central Limit Theorem, confidence intervals, one-sample hypothesis tests, linear correlation and regression. Statistical technology is used.3 Credits

Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:00 - 6:25pm

In-Person at QCC

01/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

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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

ONLINE

01/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

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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. 3 Credits

Prerequisites: 2.7 GPA

Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00-3:25pm

In-Person@ QCC

01/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

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In this survey course, the student becomes aware of and appreciates the various influences upon behavior. The topics covered include, but are not limited to, the nervous system, sensation and perception, motivation, learning, emotion, and personality. Through an investigation of these areas, within a multiplicity of cultural contexts, the student understands the diversity of the human condition. 3 Credits

Prerequisites: 2.7 GPA

Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00-5:25pm

In-Person@ QCC

01/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

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This course examines the varied experiences involved in the drawing process while emphasizing an awareness of traditional disciplines. Students learn how to solve problems of surface organization and to develop the ability to analyze and translate three-dimensional space into a two-dimensional surface by using both perceptual and conceptual drawing methods. 3 Credits

Held during the school day at South.

01/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

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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. 3 Credits

Prerequisite: ART 131

Held during the school day at Burncoat,  Doherty, North.

01/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

This course provides an overview of common business office technology usage, including operating systems functions, Internet technologies, and productivity suites. The course focuses on basic working knowledge and hands-on experiences in word processing, spreadsheet processing, relational database processing, and presentation software. This course is the first of two in a series to assist students in preparation of the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exam. This course requires hands-on projects in which the students use the Windows environment. 3 Credits

Held during the school day at Claremont.

01/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

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In Composition II, students produce a minimum of four essays of carefully crafted prose. Student writers practice integrating and citing readings from academic disciplines, including literature; their research-based documented essays are expected. 3 Credits

Prerequisites: 2.7 GPA

Held during the school day at Burncoat, Claremont, Doherty, North, South, UPCS, WTHS.

01/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

An investigation of the major vehicles for personal savings: bonds, stocks, mutual funds, real estate, and retirement and estate planning. 3 Credits

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:25-10:15 @Claremont.

01/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

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This course presents an overview of marketing management in modern organizations including an introduction to the concept of marketing, the role of marketing in society and the firm, marketing terms, and the various factors that influence marketing decision-making. Students learn how to apply those factors to analyze customers, competition, marketing strengths, and marketing weaknesses. Students study market research and selection, consumer buying behavior, and product development including pricing, promotion, distribution, and global marketing strategies. 3 Credits

Prerequisites: 2.7 GPA

Held @ Doherty for Doherty High students Tuesdays/Thursdays 2:00-3:15pm

01/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

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In this survey course, the student becomes aware of and appreciates the various influences upon behavior. The topics covered include, but are not limited to, the nervous system, sensation and perception, motivation, learning, emotion, and personality. Through an investigation of these areas, within a multiplicity of cultural contexts, the student understands the diversity of the human condition.

Prerequisites: 2.7 GPA

Held during the school day at Burncoat.

Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00-3:15pm at North

01/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

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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. 3 Credits

Prerequisites SPN 111

Held during the school day at Burncoat, South.

01/26/2026 - 5/13/2026