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CMASAS has partnered with Arizona State University (ASU) to offer students the option to explore an early college experience and take foundational courses by enrolling in freshman-level classes offered at ASU. ASU Universal Learner courses give students access to rigorous, engaging college curriculum designed by ASU faculty and are given the opportunity to get a jump start on their degree and career pathway. ASU UL courses fulfill CMASAS graduation requirements and are noted as completed high school courses on CMASAS transcripts. Each 3-credit college course equals a full high school credit. 

 

About ASU Universal Learner Course Enrollment

ASU UL courses fulfill CMASAS graduation requirements and are noted as completed high school courses on CMASAS transcripts. Each 3-credit college course equals a full high school credit. All Universal Learner Courses are college-level, rigorous courses.  Courses are taught by ASU faculty. Credit received for the course is identical to credit received in an on-campus class.

For an additional fee, students can also choose to receive college credit for completed courses. In this instance, the course is listed on the CMASAS transcript as high school credit, and students will also have a separate transcript with ASU. Universal Learner courses are transferrable to a wide variety of colleges and universities. Check the admissions requirements for the college or university you are interested in attending to be sure they will accept ASU college credit. Payment is collected only upon completion of the course.  If a student receives an “A”, “B” or “C” they are eligible to convert to credit.  If they choose not to convert to credit, the course does not appear on their ASU transcript and will only be recorded on their CMASAS transcript.

Students complete ASU Universal Learner courses in ASU’s learning management system and are supported by ASU staff. As college courses, ASU Universal Learner Course offerings are rigorous and do NOT allow for the personalization & accommodations that we offer in most of our CMASAS courses. Students who take these courses must be prepared for stricter timelines, highly structured lessons & assessments, as well as many additional hours of outside reading & homework.

Course Format Options

Self-paced

Self-paced courses allow students to complete course assignments at their own pace, as long as the course is completed within a year (365 days from enrollment). Self-paced courses are great for:

  • Students who want to start right away.
  • Students who are self-directed and can set and stick to a plan for completing the course.
  • Students who may want to either go faster or slower than the instructor-led version.

Instructor-led

Instructor-led courses have a structure with weekly assignment due dates, as well as an instructor guiding a student through the curriculum and content. Instructor-led courses do not have live lectures but rather course material online with assignments having due dates and a cohort of students working through the courses at the same pace. Instructor-led courses are great for:

  • Students who prefer a structured timeline with established due dates for assignments.
  • Students who enjoy interaction with other students, who will be completing assignments at the same time.
  • Students who are taking their first course online and may benefit from greater guidance.
Enrollment Windows

The window for enrolling in and completing concurrent courses varies. Some courses are self-paced and allow students to complete lessons and assignments on their own timeline within a year time period. Others are more structured, and students must complete them within a certain number of weeks. Some courses will offer both self-paced and instructor-led. Instructor-led enrollment start dates are noted in the table and are based on sessions. Sessions A & B are 8-week courses and Sessions C are 16-weeks. For instructor-led courses, students need to complete the application by the application deadline and if accepted enroll before the start date listed below.

ASU Credit Fee

Once students complete an ASU Open Scale course with a passing grade, they have the option to receive university credit and have the course listed on their ASU transcripts. The credit fee for ASU Open Scale Courses is $400 and is paid directly to ASU. Directions for paying this are in the registration packet.

Test Proctoring

These courses are offered by ASU for non-admitted students, proctoring and identity assurances are required. To verify identity students will need to have a government-issued photo ID. Students will be required to download and install the Remote Proctor Now Software. Instructions for download and installation will be included in the registration packet.

Mastery Certificates

Earn college credit while learning key skills to prepare you for a successful career. Mastery Certificates demonstrate specific skills and knowledge that you have obtained and are great to list on your resume while pursuing a bachelor's degree. No degree or experience is required to earn a Mastery Certificate. ASU currently offers three Mastery Certificates. 

Registration Process

Students wishing to take ASU Universal Learner courses are required to go through an application process for each course enrollment. Please let your PEC know that you would like to take an ASU ULC enrollment course. Applications must be completed 3 weeks prior to the end of the enrollment window to allow time for review, approval, & processing of the ASU ULC Application.

Upon approval, students will receive an email with the Acknowledgement and Acceptance of ASU ULC Terms for electronic signature. Once the form has been initialed and signed by both the student and parent/guardian, students will be added to our ASU portal. Students will then receive login information for ASU’s student portal and a registration packet with instructions and additional information.

 

2024-2025 Session Start Dates for Instructor-led Courses

Session duration will determine which start dates are available for each course. A & B sessions for each season are 8 weeks in duration, and C sessions are 16 weeks. Course cards will indicate with session the course is available for enrollment. Applications will need to be received by the application deadline to take courses in a specific session.

SessionsCourse Start DatesApplication Deadlines
Fall A & CAugust 20, 2024July 30, 2024
Fall BOctober 15, 2024September 24, 2024
Spring A & CJanuary 14, 2025Dec. 3, 2024
Spring BMarch 18, 2025February 25, 2025
Summer A & CMay 20, 2025May 1, 2025
Summer BJune 17, 2025May 27, 2025

 

ASU Universal Learner Courses are only available for students enrolled in CMASAS full-time, individual course enrollments are not eligible for enrollment. 

Accounting for Business

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ASU Course Name
ACC 231: Uses of Accounting Information I

Are you interested in business and its financial aspects? This course introduces the uses of accounting information throughout the business cycle and how accounting information is used for internal and external purposes. Topics include Generally Accepted Accounting Principles or 'GAAP' and the preparation and analysis of financial statements.

Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Sessions
Fall B

American History

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ASU Course Name
HST 109: United States to 1865

What is American history? When does it start, who does it include, and how do we talk about it in ways that honor the diversity of experiences it includes? In this course, you’ll learn about people, events, ideas, and places that are important to the history of the British North American colonies and the United States.

Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (Social Studies)
Sessions
Fall A
Spring A
Summer A

Anatomy and Physiology

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ASU Course Name
BIO 160 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Designed for students in the health-related professions, the objective of this course is to offer students an introductory experience that enables them to become conversant in the terminology, technology, and associated concepts in anatomy and physiology. This is done with the goal of empowering them to apply this understanding in their intended programs of study. The course will guide the student through the human body, as organized conceptually by organ systems, to reinforce understanding of basic concepts of anatomy and physiology and human health and disease.
Duration
Instructor-led (16 weeks)
University Credits
4 credits
CMASAS Credits
1.33 credit (Science)
Sessions
Fall C
Spring C

Applied Business Data Analytics

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Mastery Certificate

Learn the skills business analysts employ when they work with data to help stakeholders make decisions, streamline business processes, and more.

  • 6 courses
  • 18 credit hours
  • Try any course in this certificate for $25. Total cost to transcript all courses is $2,550.
Duration
Self-paced

Behavior in Organizations

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ASU Course Name
OGL 220: Behavioral Dynamics in Organizations

Explores the different theories, strategies and skills in the fields of organizational behavior and interpersonal relationships.

Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Sessions
Fall B
Spring B
Summer B

Biology

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ASU Course Name
BIO 100: The Living World

Can we find life elsewhere in the Universe? This is one of the big questions at the forefront of scientific endeavor. It compels us to explore our celestial neighborhood, searching for signs of life in the Solar System and Earth-like planets beyond.

Duration
Self-paced or Instructor-led (8 or 16 Weeks)
University Credits
4 credits
CMASAS Credits
1.33 credit (Science)
Sessions
Fall B
Spring B
Summer B

Business Calculus

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ASU Course Name
MAT 210: Brief Calculus: Calculus for Business & Economics

Topics covered in this course include limits and derivatives of algebraic, logarithmic, and exponential functions; the definite integral; analysis of graphs; optimization; applications of the derivative; and more.

Duration
Self-paced
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (Math)
Prerequisites
MAT 117
Sessions
Fall C

Business Data Visualization

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ASU Course Name
CIS 310: Business Data Visualization
Certificate Course

In this course you will learn how to build data visualizations that provide insight into the nature of the relationships of interest within the data, as well as how to build visualizations to effectively convey the insights they discover, using contemporary tools. These techniques will enable them to create knowledge that empowers data-based decision-making.

Duration
Self-paced or Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Prerequisites
CIS 105 Computer Applications and Information Technology
Sessions
Spring B

Business Intelligence

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ASU Course Name
CIS 405: Business Intelligence
Certificate Course

Business Intelligence (BI) is a critical discipline that includes the technologies and practices used for the collection, integration, analysis, and presentation of information to support a wide variety of business decision-making capabilities.

Duration
Self-paced
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Prerequisites
CIS 105 Computer Applications and Information Technology
Sessions
Summer B

Business Process Management

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ASU Course Name
CIS 309: Business Process Management
Certificate Course

Analysis and evaluation of business processes in the context of improving operational efficiency. This course examines organizational processes, evaluates & analyzes business process metrics in the context of improving operational efficiency thereby creating business value.

 

Duration
Self-paced
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Prerequisites
CIS 105 Computer Applications
Sessions
Spring A

Business Technology Fundamentals

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ASU Course Name
CIS 194: Business Technology Fundamentals
Certificate Course

Technology fuels the businesses of today, and businesses need competent technology professionals to support the infrastructure that drives their success.

Duration
Self-paced
University Credits
1 credit
CMASAS Credits
0.33 credit (CTE)

Calculus for Engineers

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ASU Course Name
MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I

Topics covered in this course include limits (including those involving infinity); derivatives and rates of change; continuity; applications of the derivative; linear approximation; accumulation; antidifferentiation; definite integrals; and more.

Duration
Self-paced
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (Math)
Prerequisites
MAT 170
Sessions
Spring C

Chemistry

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ASU Course Name
CHM 101: Introductory Chemistry

Atoms make up everything, but what does that really mean, what are atoms, and why should I care? In this course we explain from first principles, but in an easily understandable way, exactly how atoms make up everything, how the molecules of life and the materials of the world are formed, with an emphasis on how these materials and molecules do what they do.

Duration
Instructor-led (16 weeks)
University Credits
4 credits
CMASAS Credits
1.33 credit (Science)
Prerequisites
MAT 117 College Algebra or MAT 142 College Mathematics
Sessions
Fall C
Spring C

Civic Engagement

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ASU Course Name
PAF 112: Identity, Service and American Democracy

Have you ever read the news or overheard a conversation about politics and felt helpless? You are not alone! Many people ask questions like: Does my vote matter? How do federal policies affect me? How can I make a difference? American Democracy is defined by its people participating, voicing their opinion, and making a difference.

Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Prerequisites
None
Sessions
Fall B
Spring B

College Algebra

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ASU Course Name
MAT 117: College Algebra & Problem Solving

This online college algebra course equips you with the skills to effectively solve problems using algebraic reasoning. What sets this course apart from a standard algebra course is its strong emphasis on the techniques that are used to solve problems. The goal is not to simply teach you mathematical forms but to help you understand the “whys” behind how you are solving problems.

Duration
Self-paced or Instructor-led (16 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (Math)
Sessions
Fall C
Spring C
Summer C

College Mathematics

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ASU Course Name
MAT 142: College Mathematics

The purpose of this course is to relate college-level mathematics to real-life problems. We will emphasize problem-solving techniques, specifically by means of discussing concepts including sets, probability, statistics, finance, and geometry. Students will apply basic college-level mathematics to real-life problems. Appropriate for students whose major does not require MAT 117 or 170.

Duration
Instructor-led (8 or 16 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (Math)
Sessions
Fall B
Fall C
Spring B
Spring C
Summer C

Communication

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ASU Course Name
COM 100: Introduction to Human Communication

This course is designed to introduce you to the basic concepts of human communication, processes, and environments. This course surveys communication topics related to culture, identity, organizations, and relationships.

Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (English)
Sessions
Fall A
Spring A
Summer A

Computer Networking

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ASU Course Name
CIS 194: Computer Networking in Organizations
Certificate Course

This course is designed to provide a full overview of computer networking.

This course is the second in a series that will prepare learners for a Google IT Certificate. 

Duration
Self-paced
University Credits
2 credits
CMASAS Credits
0.66 credit (CTE)
Prerequisites
CIS 194 Business Technology Fundamentals

Computer Science

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ASU Course Name
CIS 105: Computer Applications and Information Technology
Certificate Course

This course is an introductory course with a dual focus: one focus on organizations and another focus on the individuals who work for them. At the individual level, we will examine how business decision-making can be improved when supporting technologies like spreadsheets are leveraged.

Duration
Self-paced or Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Sessions
Fall A
Spring A
Summer A

Culture and Health

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ASU Course Name
HCR 230: Culture and Health

What really is ‘culture’ and who decides what creates it? Is it what language we speak and where we grew up or does it go beyond that to encompass what we believe, think, and value? In this course you will unpack some of those questions and extend them into the field of healthcare. You’ll take a look at the U.S.

Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Sessions
Fall A
Spring A

Early Global History

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ASU Course Name
HST 100: Global History to 1500

In this course, you'll learn to think like a historian using evidence from the past to ask and answer questions.

Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (Social Studies)
Sessions
Fall A
Spring A
Summer A
Summer B

Education Exploration

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ASU Course Name
TEL 111 - Exploration of Education
This course explores the purpose of education in today’s world and the learners in the education systems. The course is designed to (a) provide an overview of the systems of education; (b) examine the role of institutions and agents, historical and current practices, and innovations in multicultural education; and (c) create awareness of, and respect for, the learners in today’s education system. This course is also designed to assist students in developing their working philosophy of education.
Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Sessions
Fall A
Spring A

English Composition

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ASU Course Name
ENG 101: English Composition

This introductory composition course will help you develop and express ideas effectively for a variety of personal and professional purposes, audiences, and occasions.

Duration
Self-paced or Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (English)
Sessions
Fall A
Fall B
Spring A
Spring B
Summer C

English Composition II

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ASU Course Name
ENG 102: English Composition: Research and Writing

This online writing course will help you understand discourse and research writing with the goal of creating solutions to issues within your local community.

Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (English)
Sessions
Fall A
Fall B
Spring A
Spring B
Summer C

Environmental Science

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ASU Course Name
BIO 130: Introduction to Environmental Science

This course introduces the interconnected nature of Earth's hydrosphere, lithosphere (soils and rocks), atmosphere, and biosphere. It covers a variety of topics related to environmental science. The first part of the course focuses on how soils, the hydrosphere and atmosphere act to support life. The next section introduces the biosphere and how ecosystems work. The third section focuses on energy use and global climate change. Other topics include pollution, solid waste & recycling, and the design of sustainable communities. Throughout the course, students will reflect upon their role in the environment.

Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
4 credits
CMASAS Credits
1.33 credit (Science)
Sessions
Fall A
Spring A
Summer A

Ethics in Healthcare

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ASU Course Name
HCR 210 - Ethics for the Healthcare Professional
This course introduces the complexity of ethical issues and challenges that face healthcare professionals in contemporary clinical practice. An overview of different philosophical positions, which serve as theoretical foundation for analysis of ethical conflicts will be presented. Students will explore how personal, professional, & societal values affect their approach to healthcare and is reflected in professional codes of ethics. Models of ethical decision-making will be presented as a means of critical analysis and resolution of ethical conflicts in healthcare.
Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Sessions
Fall A
Spring A

European History

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ASU Course Name
HST 102: Europe & the Mediterranean: Ancient & Medieval

This first year online history course will take you on a fascinating journey through the history of Europe and the Mediterranean from ancient times through 1500 AD. You will learn about a number of cultures and periods, including:

Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (Social Studies)
Sessions
Fall A
Spring A
Summer A
Summer B

Excel in Business

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ASU Course Name
CIS 308: Advanced Excel in Business
Certificate Course

This course covers advanced Excel skills using an applied focus on different types of decisions one may analyze using spreadsheet capabilities; graphs and charts to communicate complex analytics; pivot tables to slice and dice data for reporting; what-if analysis for forecasting and predictive analysis.

Duration
Self-paced
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Prerequisites
CIS 105 Computer Applications and Information Technology
Sessions
Fall B

General Chemistry

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ASU Course Name
CHM 114: General Chemistry for Engineers
Lab Course

Have you ever wondered what’s inside your mobile phone case? Why batteries aren’t lighter and have to be recharged? How different colors can be shown on your computer screen? Or why glass shatters when you hit it with a hammer?

Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
4 credits
CMASAS Credits
1.33 credit (Science)
Prerequisites
MAT 170
Sessions
Fall A
Spring A

Google Information Technology

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Mastery Certificate

Prepare for an introductory-level job in the high-growth field of Information Technology (IT). In this program, you’ll learn the foundations of networking and operating systems, providing end-to-end customer support, and how to solve problems using code.

  • 5 courses
  • 12 credit hours
  • Try any course in this certificate for $25. Total cost to transcript all courses is $1,725.
Duration
Self-paced

Government

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ASU Course Name
POS 110 - American Government and Politics
In this course, we will explore the workings of American government. We will use theories of politics, as well as historical and current events, to develop an understanding of the institutions and processes of our government, and how Americans behave politically. This course is designed to help students approach the study of politics with a critical eye and analytical frame of mind.
Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (Social Studies)
Sessions
Fall B
Spring B
Summer B

Health & Wellness

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ASU Course Name
HEP 100: Introduction to Health & Wellness

In this online health and wellness class, you will explore a wide variety of health-related topics, including:

Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (Health & PE)
Sessions
Fall A
Fall B
Spring A
Spring B
Summer B

Intro to Astronomy

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ASU Course Name
AST 111: Introduction to Solar Systems Astronomy

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and marveled at the vastness and complexity of space? You are invited to take a deeper dive into the mind-blowing world of astronomy. At the end of this course, you will walk away with the knowledge to answer the following questions:

Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
4 credits
CMASAS Credits
1.33 credit (Science)
Prerequisites
College Algebra or MAT 117
Sessions
Fall A

Intro to Engineering

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ASU Course Name
FSE 100: Introduction to Engineering

Do you ever think: “There has to be a better way!” Then engineering is for you! Engineering is for anyone with a passion for problem solving.

Duration
Instructor-led (16 weeks)
University Credits
2 credits
CMASAS Credits
0.5 credit (CTE)
Sessions
Fall C
Spring C

Intro to Programming

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ASU Course Name
CSE 110: Programming for Everyone: Introduction to Programming

Every day, computers and algorithms touch the lives of everyone around us in both mundane and profound ways. These algorithms are in the plants and distribution systems that bring you clean water and electricity, sensors that moderate the flow of traffic, in the tractors and combines that sow and harvest our food, and in the satellites that measure and predict the weather trends.

Duration
Instructor-led (16 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Sessions
Fall C
Spring C
Summer C

Intro to Psychology

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ASU Course Name
PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology

This introductory course is organized around Modules that will cover the five pillars of psychology, which include the: biological pillar, cognitive pillar, developmental pillar, social and personality pillar, and mental and physical health pillar.

Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (Social Studies)
Sessions
Fall A
Fall B
Spring A
Spring B
Summer B

Intro to Sociology

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ASU Course Name
SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology

In this online sociology class, you will learn how individuals both shape and are shaped by their communities. You will learn how individuals both actively impact and are shaped by their communities, and you will explore the formation and persistence of societies that consist of diverse groups of people.

Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (Social Studies)
Sessions
Fall A
Fall B
Spring A
Spring B
Summer B

Introduction to Healthcare

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ASU Course Name
HCR 220: Introduction to the Health Professions and the US Healthcare System

Do you ever wonder why our healthcare system seems so complicated? Perhaps you are an innovative thinker wondering what healthcare might look like in the future and how healthcare technology works. Or maybe you are thinking about going into the healthcare field but are unsure just what path you want to take - and what getting there looks like.

Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Sessions
Fall B
Spring B

Introduction to Project Management

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ASU Course Name
PMG 240: Introduction to Project Management
Certificate Course

No project exists in a vacuum--projects of all sizes and degrees of complexity are imagined, executed and ultimately evaluated by stakeholders in the context of evolving environmental factors.

Duration
Self-paced or Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Sessions
Fall A

IT Privacy, Ethics, and Compliance

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ASU Course Name
CIS 402: Privacy, Ethics, and Compliance Issues

This course addresses the basic concepts and terminology related to privacy and summarizes the important privacy regulations that exist domestically and internationally. In addition, ethical topics & issues in cybersecurity and information technology are also discussed.

Duration
Self-paced
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Prerequisites
CIS 194 Business Technology Fundamentals CIS 194 Computer Networking in Organizations CIS 194 Operating Systems Management for Business CIS 294 System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services CIS 394 Introduction to IT Security in an Organization

IT Security in Organizations

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ASU Course Name
CIS 394: Introduction to IT Security in an Organization
Certificate Course

This course covers a wide variety of IT security concepts, tools, and best practices. It introduces threats and attacks and the many ways they can show up. We’ll give learners some background of encryption algorithms and how they’re used to safeguard data. Then, we’ll dive into the three As of information security: authentication, authorization, and accounting.

Duration
Self-paced
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Prerequisites
CIS 194 Business Technology Fundamentals, CIS 194 Computer Networking in Organizations, CIS 194 Operating Systems Management for Business, CIS 294 System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services

IT System Administration

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ASU Course Name
CIS 294: System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services
Certificate Course

This course will transition learners from working on a single computer to an entire fleet. Systems administration is the field of IT that’s responsible for maintaining reliable computer systems in a multi-user environment. In this course, learners will learn about the infrastructure services that keep all organizations, big and small, up and running.

Duration
Self-paced
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Prerequisites
CIS 194 Business Technology Fundamentals, CIS 194 Computer Networking in Organizations, CIS 194 Operating Systems Management for Business

Location Analytics for Business

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ASU Course Name
CIS 313: Location Analytics for Business
Certificate Course

Introduction and conceptual overview of location intelligence via visualization and analyses of geospatial data to enhance business insights and decision-making. Learn how location analytics can offer better insights and decision-making support for businesses by analyzing geo-referenced data with GIS application software such as ArcGIS Online.

Duration
Self-paced
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Prerequisites
CIS 105 Computer Applications and Information Technology
Sessions
Summer A

Macroeconomics

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ASU Course Name
ECN 211: Macroeconomic Principles

Macroeconomics is the study of the sum of all spending, income, and productive efforts. The economic outcomes that we experience are the result of our intricate dealings with other governments, businesses, and people, both locally and globally.

Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (Social Studies)
Sessions
Fall A
Spring A

Marine Science

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ASU Course Name
BIO 145 - Introduction to Marine Science
Introduces the basic concepts of marine biology, the study of the ocean and the diverse life forms that reside in the diverse habitats found there. Includes an extensive discussion on ocean conservation, including threats facing marine life and policy solutions to those threats.
Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
4 credits
CMASAS Credits
1.33 credit (Science)
Sessions
Spring B

Microeconomics

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ASU Course Name
ECN 212: Microeconomic Principles: Decision Making Under Scarcity

This course will help you understand decisions that are made in the face of constraints, such as the everyday transactions you make in the marketplace.

Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (Social Studies)
Sessions
Fall B
Spring B

Modern Global History

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ASU Course Name
HST 101 - Global History since 1500
This course gives an overview of the main events across the globe from 1500 to the present. Rather than an overview of discrete polities and regions this course focuses on the connections and interactions between global powers and the peoples that they represent and/or conquer. The period of globalization that we will review in this course began with Portugal’s efforts to find a sea route to the East. They were soon followed first by the Spanish, and then by the Dutch, French, and English. The imperial exploits of these European powers frame the broader global perspective of the course. This will first take us to the Islamic empires from the Mediterranean to India, then South America, Asia, and Africa before returning to Europe. The final section of the course will cover the two world wars of the twentieth century.
Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (Social Studies)
Sessions
Fall B
Spring B
Summer B

Online Personal Finance

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ASU Course Name
FIN 294 - Personal Finance
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to personal finance and focuses on topics which are important to the financial health of young Americans. Upon completion, students should be able to make informed decisions about a wide range of financial issues, including cash management and budgeting, insurance, tax planning, saving and investing money, insurance, financing and borrowing money, funding major goals including retirement, education, and home and car purchases. Students will also learn to advocate for themselves and to avoid scams and predatory financial practices. The course is designed to meet current national and state personal financial planning standards.
Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Sessions
Fall B
Spring B

Operating Systems Management

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ASU Course Name
CIS 194: Operating Systems Management for Business
Certificate Course

This course will focus on the practical aspects of the operating system. You will learn how to use the windows and linux OS and how to interact with these operating systems through the command line, which inputs text commands instead of relying on a graphical user interface or GUI.

Duration
Self-paced
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Prerequisites
CIS 194 Business Technology Fundamentals CIS & 194 Computer Networking in Organizations

Organizational Leadership

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ASU Course Name
OGL 200: Introduction to Organizational Leadership

Basic introduction to leadership by focusing on what it means to be a good leader. Examines topics such as the nature of leadership, recognizing leadership traits, developing leadership skills, creating a vision, setting the tone, listening to out-group members, handling conflict, overcoming obstacles, and addressing ethics in leadership.

Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Sessions
Fall A
Spring A
Summer A

Paleoanthropology

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ASU Course Name
ASM 246: Human Origins

The course will take you on a fascinating journey through the scientific evidence for human evolution. Dr. Donald Johanson, the paleoanthropologist who found the famous skeleton “Lucy,” will guide you through an overview of the hominin fossil record as well as introduce you to evolutionary theory.

Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (Social Studies)
Sessions
Fall A
Spring A
Summer B

Physics

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ASU Course Name
PHY 194 - Energy Matters
Physics underlies many of the basic functions of heating, lighting, transportation, even cooking! Understanding basic physics will help you with using energy wisely, making decisions about what appliances to buy and why, how to best cool your home, etc. In this course, you'll be using and developing skills in critical thinking, analysis, estimating and evaluating data. Specifically, by the end of this course you will know what energy is, how it is used, transmitted, and stored, how to estimate how much you are using, and how to estimate how long various energy sources will last. You will also understand the role that basic physics plays in constraining possible solutions to energy sustainability moving forward and how it (and a diverse and inclusive physics community) is part of the complex problem of addressing the global challenges we face.
University Credits
4 credits
CMASAS Credits
1.33 credit (Science)
Sessions
Fall C

Poetry in America

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ASU Course Name
ENG 131: Poetry in America: The City

In this course, which draws from the acclaimed Poetry in America PBS series, we will consider American poets whose themes, forms, and voices have given expression to visions of the city since 1850.

Duration
Instructor-led (16 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (English)

Poetry in America

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ASU Course Name
ENG 131: Poetry in America: 1850-1945

This course draws from the acclaimed Poetry in America PBS series.

Duration
Instructor-led (16 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (English)

Precalculus

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ASU Course Name
MAT 170: Precalculus

In this college-level Precalculus course, you will prepare for calculus by focusing on quantitative reasoning and functions. You’ll develop the skills to describe the behavior and properties of linear, exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, rational, and trigonometric functions.

Duration
Self-paced or Instructor-led (16 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (Math)
Prerequisites
Algebra II or MAT 117
Sessions
Summer C

Project Cost Management

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ASU Course Name
Project Cost Management
Certificate Course

Concepts and complex processes of effective project cost management. Primarily focuses on project needs assessment, cost estimation, project cost control, project budgeting, cash flow management, financial management, value management, configuration management and supply chain management. Students also learn to appreciate the importance of integrating cost and value management processes.

Duration
Self-paced or Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Prerequisites
PMG 240 Foundations of Project Management
Sessions
Spring A

Project Management Certification

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ASU Course Name
Project Management
Mastery Certificate

Learn the job-ready skills used by project managers to understand a project life cycle, determine time and sequencing, create a needs assessment and cost estimation, and plan project resource management.

  • 4 courses
  • 12 credit hours
  • Try any course in this certificate for $25. Total cost to transcript all courses is $1,700.
Duration
Self-paced

Project Time Management

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ASU Course Name
PMG 322: Project Time Management
Certificate Course

Explores project scheduling and time management within the broader context of the planning effort. Students learn how important the determination of the timing and sequence of project activities is to the planning process--and ultimate project success.

Duration
Self-paced or Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Prerequisites
PMG 240 Foundations of Project Management
Sessions
Fall B

Public Speaking

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ASU Course Name
COM 225: Public Speaking

Public speaking is an important professional skill in many careers. The core of public speaking is to help speakers inform and influence the world around them. It takes practice and thought, and in this course, you will never step up to the podium without a plan. We’ve designed this course to create an environment that gives you confidence through consistent practice, supportive feedback, revision, and reflection.

Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (English)
Prerequisites
ENG 101
Sessions
Spring C

Religion

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ASU Course Name
REL 101: Religion, Culture, and Public Life

Religion continues to be a site of conflict, confusion and controversy. It maintains a space in the modern world that is either perceived as a source of peace and morality or as an unnecessary and obsolete source of conflict. In this course, students will discuss the many facets of religion in a globalizing world. We will examine why religion persists in its various forms across the globe.

Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (Social Studies)
Sessions
Fall B
Spring B

Resources in Project Management

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ASU Course Name
PMG 324: Resources in Project Management
Certificate Course

Major elements of project resource management as well as the broader context of this critical planning function. Students learn that sound resource management is an important part of developing a sustainable competitive advantage in the emerging global marketplace.

Duration
Self-paced or Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Prerequisites
PMG 240 Foundations of Project Management
Sessions
Spring B

Social Transformation

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ASU Course Name
SST 220: Introduction to Social Transformation

This is an introductory course designed to explore the core principles and frameworks of intersectionality and social transformation.

Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (Social Studies)
Sessions
Fall B
Fall C
Spring C
Summer B

Statistics

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ASU Course Name
STP 226: Elements of Statistics

Statistics are all around us, from weather forecasts, opinion polls, and school ratings to insurance pricing and the stock market. This course is designed to provide learners with a solid foundation in statistical concepts and techniques with a particular emphasis on their real-world applications.

Duration
Instructor-led (8 or 16 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (Math)

Sustainability & Cultural Geography

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ASU Course Name
CGF 110: Resilient American Futures: An Academic Road Trip

The communities, cities, and natural systems that are linked by America’s 2,400 mile Interstate 10 highway are currently confronted with some of the biggest sustainability problems that will eventually affect the entire country. Connecting the fastest growing, most demographically diverse, and most disaster-vulnerable U.S.

Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (Social Studies)
Sessions
Fall A
Spring A

Sustainable Engineering

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ASU Course Name
CEE 181: Technology, Social, & Sustainable Systems

Understand the impact of technology on sustainability and society, using relevant historical examples and current issues in the news, and gain insight on the cultural frameworks within which ideas such as sustainability and different technologies are understood and evolve.

Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Sessions
Fall B
Spring B

Technology Literacy

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ASU Course Name
EDT 180 - Technology Literacy: Problem Solving using Digital Technology Applications
The student experience in this class centers around a technology-agnostic framework based on John Dewey’s four key impulses that drive learning: Inquiry, communication, construction and expression. Dewey saw these impulses, rather than the traditional disciplines, as the foundation for the curriculum. The educational challenge is to nurture these impulses for lifelong learning. As such, the course will consist of four core modules based on the aforementioned impulses allowing for a three-week dive into each with an introduction and time at the end dedicated to synthesis and reflection. This course is part of the lower division Professional Educator Series, which includes courses in each semester during freshman and sophomore years. These courses will provide learners with the prerequisite content knowledge and professional skills to be prepared for their upper division coursework in their specific majors.
Duration
Instructor-led (8 weeks)
University Credits
3 credits
CMASAS Credits
1 credit (CTE)
Sessions
Fall B
Spring B
Summer B