Courses to Consider

This course focuses on topics like the "business of the arts," providing an overview of the careers in arts administration, the types of work that arts administrators do, and the current issues and trends now affecting arts administrative professionals

*No prerequisites
Asynchronous online
May 23-July 15

Instructor Misti Bradford

This course will explore the enjoyment and understanding of the art of theatre. It examines the teamwork involved to create live entertainment and the impact of theatre on society from ancient history to present day. 

*No prerequisites
Asynchronous online
June 20-August 17

Instructor Brian Gill

How we communicate makes us who we are. Explore the ways in which language and symbols make you a member of your own culture.

Instructor Kate Gillogly

This course explores the history of immigration in the USA and how it relates to public schools. Specific attention will be paid to DACA, undocumented immigrant children in our schools, bilingual education and English as a Second Language (ESL) education. We will delve into texts from history, anthropology, and sociology as we examine this fascinating and important topic.

Fulfills ESL and Bilingual education requirements

Instructor Gregory Cramer

This course will explore topics including hunting, fishing, Native American Mounds, rock art, agriculture and food, water, Wisconsin State Parks, and many more!

*No prerequisites
Asynchronous online
May 23-June 17

Instructor Dr. John Ward

This Karate class begins to teach students to defend oneself from an attacker. By building reflexes to stand up to a threat and promoting a greater awareness of one's surroundings are the two main goals of the program. Students may continue their training by enrolling in Karate ll PE 131. 

Instructor Boro Beau Bosovich is a Fifth Degree Black Belt in the Shorei Style of Karate, and he started his training here at UWP as a white belt in 1975 when he was a student on campus

This course will explore topics includingt he building of a musical, different jobs in the industry, and the history of musical theatre. It examines the nature, function, and basic theories of drama through application to various techniques used in contemporary musical theatre.

*No prerequisites
Asynchronous online
Sep 7-Dec 16

Instructor Rachael Swartz

This course will explore topics including foundations of acting and script analysis based on methods of Konstanin Stanislavski.

It focuses on acting exercises, discussion, and how these activities can improve communication, create flexibility, and introduce the actor to important interpretive and interpersonal skills. 

*No prerequisites
In-Person |  T R | 2-3:22 pm 
Sep 7-Dec 16

Instructor Brian Gill

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This is a week long, hands on, immersive course in Anthropology! You will be locating a mock grave, excavating it, then analysing a skeleton in the lab.

*Preqequisites: ANTH 100, Junior Standing
June 6-11 | 8 AM-5 PM

Learn about prehistoric life in North America from a North American archaeologist, beginning with evidence for human migration to the New World and examining subsequent cultural developments in all major regions of North America north of Mexico.

*Preqequisites: ANTH 100 or 201, or consent of instructor.
TUE/THU | 11 AM-12:22 PM

Examines business from the perspective of ethics and morals. Ethical reasoning guides discussion on topics such as: environmentalism, financial incentives, affirmative action, globalization, conflicts of interest, and whistleblowing. 

*Preqequisites: Sophmore standing
ONLINE | Asynchronous

This course is an introduction to basic political concepts such as power, authority, legitimacy, major political systems and issues. Get to know the political philosophies and ideas that inform the practices of politicians like Trump, Obama, Walker, etc... Become familiar with conservative and revolutionary thoughts, main ideologies and movements for freedome, democracy and justice. This course prepares you to enter the discipline of Political Science and to claim the rights, privileges and duties associated with your citizen’ status.

*Preqequisites: None, open to all majors.
MON/WED | 5-6:22 PM

This course challenges and sharpens your analytical and conceptual skills so you can begin understanding politics in Africa, the cradle of humanity, and a continent more than three times as vast, populated, diverse and complex as the United States. You are exposed to critical, reflective, and balanced perspectives, and in the process, you deal with broader issues in political science and get ready for Africa, the next big place.

*Preqequisites: Sophmore standing prerequisite, open to all majors, fulfills the upper-division elective requirement for graduation. Email akindess@uwp.edu for permission number
ONLINE | Asynchronous

Introduces students to some of the major topics of debate and research in political science with regards to voter behavior and political participation in U.S. politics, with a heavy emphasis on federal elections.

*Preqequisites: POLS 100; 200 or concurrent registration.
ONLINE | Asynchronous

Learn what makes a city “SMART.” New technologies allow unprecedented ability to streamline the functioning of a traditional city but also have the capacity to redefine free choice and to reimagine privacy.

*Preqequisites: None
M, W, F | 11-11:53 AM

Do you want to understand status inequity in the United States? Learn about racial oppression, discrimination, inequity in this course.

*Preqequisites: None
MON | 6-8:50 PM

Explore the history of eSports development, league play, games, and personal and social benefits of participation.

*Preqequisites: None
WED | 6:30-7:23 PM