Summer Online Courses | Houghton University

May 12 - July 3, 2025

* = Prerequisite Required
✐ = Early College/Dual Enrollment Courses

General Education

BIBL 101 Biblical Literature – 3 Credits ✐

Survey of the types of literature found in the Bible. Considers the origin of the biblical texts and canon, basic issues of interpretation (hermeneutics), and an outline of the history of Israel and the New Testament church as a backdrop for the message. Literary, historical, and theological aspects of selected texts are explored.

This is a prerequisite for all Bible courses and THEL 209.

Fulfills General Education BIBL 101 requirement. Liberal Arts.

CFP 301 General Principles of Financial Planning – 3 Credits* (May 5 - June 29)

This course comprehensively examines the general principles of financial planning, professional conduct and regulation, and education planning. Students are introduced to the financial planning process and working with clients to set goals and assess risk tolerance. Students will also learn to process and analyze information, construct personal financial statements, develop debt management plans, recommend financing strategies, and understand the basic components of a comprehensive financial plan.

Prerequisites: Sophomore status.

Please note this course runs from May 5th to June 29th.

COMM 215 Interpersonal Communication – 3 Credits ✐

Principles and application of interpersonal skills in the context of friendships and families. Includes personal and relational awareness, person perception, verbal and nonverbal communication, relational development, and gender communication.

Liberal Arts.

CRJ 201 Intro to Criminal Justice – 3 Credits ✐

Survey of causes and consequences of crime and the social responses in the legal system: policing, the courts, the varieties of sentencing options and outcomes, and routes to restoration.

Liberal Arts.

ECON 211 Principles of Macroeconomics – 3 Credits ✐

Circular flow of income and expenditure in a market economy with government, financial, and foreign sectors. Economic method, demand and supply, national income accounting, inflation, unemployment, business cycles, theories of aggregate price and output determination, fiscal and monetary policy, and the government budget.

Social Science. Liberal Arts.

HUM 201 Enduring Questions: The Modern World – 3 Credits ✐

A chronological survey of literary, philosophical, and other texts in historical context from 1800 to the present. Emphasis on the development of western civilization with comparative attention to non-western sources and contexts.

Liberal Arts.

MHS 223 History of Rock & Roll& Commercial Music – 3 Credits ✐

An examination of the history of the commercial music industry in America from the start of the commercial music industry to the commercial music industry of today, including the musical influence of the commercial song. Beginning with the birth of American popular music in the US, the course explores the development of ragtime, blues, jazz, the crooners, American musical theater, country, Latin, rock & roll, rock, rap and contemporary Christian music.

Fulfills General Education Art and Music requirement. Liberal Arts.

POLS 205 In Search of Justice – 3 Credits ✐

How do we do justice and avoid injustice through political activity? We explore the possibilities and pitfalls of the search for justice by considering classic theories of justice, studying citizen action and the policy process, and examining case studies of specific issues such as health care, same-sex marriage, human trafficking, or other issues of current concern.

Social Science. Liberal Arts.

PSY 111 Intro to Psychology – 3 Credits ✐

Scientific study of thinking, emotion, and behavior. Surveys theories, issues, and concepts of psychology. May include research participation requirements.

Social Science. Liberal Arts.

STEM 142 Science and Society: Video and Board Games – 2 Credits ✐

Video and board games have become increasingly popular cultural phenomena in the last several decades. With a mushrooming market share and rapid advancements in quantity and quality, how can Christians be involved with games as both consumers and producers in a distinctly Christian way? This course will ask students to understand the basic scientific principles that undergird game design, practice the steps of the scientific method, learn how to analyze and present data, and think creatively about integrating a Christian worldview into this field.

Liberal Arts.

WRIT 217 Professional Writing – 3 Credits ✐

Workshop-oriented course giving students practice in writing the kind of documents one might write in a professional setting, such as fundraising letters, press releases, social media posts, and reports.

Fulfills General Education Writing-Enriched course requirement.

Business Undergrad

BADM 309 Statistics (Part 1) – 2 Credits

Descriptive and inferential statistics: measures of central tendency and variability, discrete and continuous probability functions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, chi-squared and ANOVA.

Liberal Arts

BADM 314 Human Resources Management – 3 Credits*

Perspectives on traditional, current and emerging practices in human resources management, including matters related to economics, law, psychology, sociology, and programs and policies used in employee management.

Prerequisite: BADM 210 Fundamentals of Management or BADM 212 Principles of Management, or permission

COMM 215 Interpersonal Communication – 3 Credits ✐

Liberal Arts.

ECON 211 Principles of Macroeconomics – 3 Credits ✐

Social Science. Liberal Arts.

Psychology

PSY 111 Intro to Psychology – 3 Credits ✐

Scientific study of thinking, emotion, and behavior. Surveys theories, issues, and concepts of psychology. May include research participation requirements.

Social Science. Liberal Arts.

PSY 309 Statistics (Part 1) – 2 Credits

Liberal Arts

PSY 480 Senior Capstone Seminar – 3 Credits*

Informed discussion of significant and contemporary concepts and issues. Includes development of an individual research or group project on some aspect of the discipline.

Required of all senior majors.

Prerequisites: PSY 309, PSY 310, and 21 hours of psychology. Liberal Arts.

July 7 - August 29, 2025

* = Prerequisite Required
✐ = Early College/Dual Enrollment Courses

General Education/Elective

CFP 304 Tax Planning – 3 Credits* (June 30 - Aug. 24)

This course covers taxation for individuals, sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations, as well as the tax aspects of investments, insurance, annuities, and retirement planning. Students will be able to identify the likely tax consequences of personal and business financial activities and select appropriate and lawful tax-minimizing tactics and strategies.

Prerequisites: Sophomore status.

Please note this course runs from June 30th to August 24th.

COMM 205 Introduction to Communication Theory – 3 Credits ✐

This course provides a foundation for subsequent communication courses by introducing the major theories that help to explain human communication behavior. The course encourages students to see theorizing both as a formal, systematic approach to learning and as an informal activity in which we all engage. Through practical application, the course emphasizes the understanding, evaluation and use of communication theories in daily life.

Social Science. Liberal Arts.

HUM 295 Intro to CS Lewis Deep Magic Lecture – 3 Credits ✐

Few authors over the past century have done more than C. S. Lewis to support countless Christian believers in coming to a deeper understanding of their faith. Combining philosophical acuity with creative imagination and literary skill, Lewis had a remarkable talent for explaining Christianity in clear and compelling arguments and for depicting it in story. This course provides an introduction to his thought through careful study of both his fiction (such as The Chronicles of Narnia or The Screwtape Letters) and non-fiction (Mere Christianity or The Weight of Glory). Topics to be addressed include reasons for belief, the Christian story, the Christian life, sin and temptation, and Christian love.

Liberal Arts.

MHS 222 Intro to Film Music – 3 Credits ✐

History and aesthetics of music written for Hollywood films. Exploration of the sociology, philosophy, psychology, and technique of film music. Review of the elements of musical style with particular emphasis on their relation to the dramatic aspects of film. Written work emphasizing critical analysis of the use of music in various American film genres.

Fulfills General Education Art & Music requirement. Liberal Arts.

POLS 220 American Political System – 3 Credits ✐

The foundation course in American politics. Focuses on fundamental constitutional principles of the American political order, including constitutionalism, separation of powers and checks and balances, federalism, the rule of law, and judicial review. Special attention given to the history of the American Founding, debates over the Constitution, the Federalist Papers, and Tocqueville’s later analysis of American democracy.

Liberal Arts.

PSY 213 Developmental Psychology – 3 Credits ✐

Concepts and principles, theories, and research methods associated with the development of the individual from conception through old age.

Liberal Arts.

PSY/SOC 218 Social Psychology – 3 Credits ✐

Social psychological theory and research on the social forces influencing individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Topics include social cognition, attribution theory, persuasion, conformity, prejudice, aggression, and helping.

Liberal Arts.

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology – 3 Credits ✐

Introduction to the sociological perspective and sociology program emphasis. Explore environment, development, social work, and marriage-family topics and issues. Understand social and cultural influences on human action, relationship between our personal lifestyles and society, and how to address challenges facing communities.

Social Science. Liberal Arts.

Business Undergrad

BADM/COMM 218 Marketing Principles – 3 Credits ✐

Comprehensive examination of terminology, concepts, and practices of the field of marketing used by businesses and other organizations to create value and promote long-term consumer relations. Topics include strategic planning, research, product development, price-setting, promotion, distribution, branding, digital and social media marketing, and search engine optimization and search engine marketing.

BADM 309 Statistics (Part 2) – 2 Credits

Liberal Arts

BADM 330 Operations Management – 3 Credits*

Management of processes or systems that create goods or provide services. Includes the basics of forecasting, capacity planning, scheduling, inventory management, total quality management and supply chain management.

Prerequisites: BADM 201 Business Communication or permission, BADM 202 or ACCT 211, and must have satisfied the General Education requirement in Mathematics.

Psychology

PSY 213 Developmental Psychology – 3 Credits ✐

Concepts and principles, theories, and research methods associated with the development of the individual from conception through old age.

Liberal Arts.

PSY/SOC 218 Social Psychology – 3 Credits ✐

Liberal Arts.

PSY 309 Statistics (Part 2) – 2 Credits

Liberal Arts

Note: a course may have prerequisites that need to be fulfilled before enrollment. Please check the college catalog