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QUESTIONS?
Contact the Registrar at:
860-701-5019 or registrar@mitchell.edu
January 2-15, 2020
Earn 3-4 credits in just 2 weeks with a January MiniMester course! MiniMester courses are open to current Mitchell and Thames students and the public. Internships run December 19-January 15 and require prior permission. All students are encouraged to meet with their Academic Advisor BEFORE registering online.
Register now!
*Note: You must pay for your MiniMester course in full at the time of registration in order to be officially enrolled. Students may pay by credit card at https://mitchell.diamondmindinc.com
January MiniMester runs Mondays through Saturdays, January 2-15 = 12 class days (unless noted)
10 minute breaks are built in to each class day.
Last day to enroll in this term is January 4, 2020 at noon.
Last day to withdraw from this term with a “W” grade is Tuesday, January 8, 2020.Internship Term Dates: December 19-January 15. Last day to enroll in an internship this term is December 23 at noon. Last day to to withdraw from an internship this term with a “W” grade is Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Course times, days & instructors are subject to change depending upon college needs.
A course may be cancelled if insufficiently enrolled.
Tuition
3 credit class – $1,200*
4 credit class – $1,600*
6 credit class – $2,400*
12 credit class – $4,800*
*Note: You must pay for your MiniMester course in full at the time of registration in order to be officially enrolled. Students may pay by credit card at https://mitchell.diamondmindinc.com/
Additional Costs
Room and Board for residents during January MiniMester: $740
BLC: Students needing BLC assistance in the January Term will have an additional cost of: $520
Courses
| Course | Title | Instructor | Time | Notes | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BI141 | Citizen Scientist | Treadway | Mon-Sat 8:30am-1:30pm | 4 credits; meets Lab Science requirement | Curious about the world around you? Like to ask questions and get answers? You can be a citizen scientist! This course is loaded with hands on experiences - find out if hand sanitizers work, what’s in your food, how drugstore items claim to keep you “healthy”, and the many other ways science takes place around you every day. The relationship between biology, chemistry, physics, human physiology and everyday life are explored. |
| CO218 | Film Genre: Comedy | Medeiros | Mon-Sat 1:00pm-4:30pm | 3 credits | The comedy is one of the most popular and misunderstood film genres. From Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton to Johnny Knoxville and Steve-O, comedians (and comedy films) have challenged social mores (norms), attacked authority, and criticized politics, all while making us laugh. In this course, we will study a variety of classic and contemporary comedy films with the goal of understanding how the complex genre of film comedy provokes a response in the viewer. We will also profile some of the comic geniuses throughout film history and view their important works. |
| CW101 | Intro to College Writing | Consolatore | Mon-Sat 1:00pm-4:30pm | 3 credits; required core class | This course introduces students to the writing, reading & thinking skills necessary for success in college as well as in the workplace. Assignments will emphasize composition processes, writing for different purposes, reading and responding critically, and conventions of formal written English. This is a writing intensive (WI) course, requiring students to submit a minimum of 15 pages of revised and edited text in finished form. NOTE: A minimum grade of C- is required to meet graduation requirements and to enroll in CW102. |
| EL223 | Young Adult Literature | McDonald | Mon-Sat 9:00am-12:30pm | 3 credits; meets EL requirement | Prerequisite: CW102 Novels geared towards readers in middle school and high school have gained extraordinary popularity with this age group in recent years. This course explores themes abundant in young adult literature, such as self-discovery, survival, loss, relationships, and non-conformity. Two novels will be read in entirety – Patrick Ness’s A Monster Calls, as well as a young adult novel of the student’s choice (with instructor approval). Students will keep a reading journal and they will also write a short story for young adults. |
| HD305 | Ethics, Character & Moral Development | Brailey | Mon-Sat 8:30am-Noon | 3 credits; meets Ethics requirement | Prerequisite: HD108, PY105 and junior status. This course offers the student an opportunity to study the extent to which thinking and action can be applied to ethical and moral situations. T e course will provide an in-depth examination of ethics and morality, including historical, philosophical, religious, legal, sociological, multicultural, psychological and human developmental perspectives. A particular emphasis is placed on the identification and application of moral thinking skills designed to better understand and perhaps resolve ethical issues at the personal, interpersonal and professional levels. |
| MK405 | Sales & Strategic Partnerships | Wall | Mon-Sat 1:00pm-4:30pm | 3 credits: BU elective | Prerequisite: BU124 Examines the elements of an effective sales force as a key component to the organization’s total marketing effort. Topics will include: understanding the sales process, the relationship between sales and marketing, sales force structure, customer relationship management (CRM), use of technology to improve sales force effectiveness, and issues in recruiting, selecting, training, motivating, compensating and retaining salespeople. |
| SC199 | Sp Topic: Intro to Astronomy | Koehler | Mon-Fri 8:30am-12:30pm; and Tues & Thurs 1:00pm-3:00pm for lab meetings | 4 credits; meets Lab Science requirement | **Class instructed at Mystic Seaport; transportation provided. This course will provide an introduction to our solar system, and brief foray further out into our galaxy. We will analyze the characteristics of stars, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets to draw comparisons between these unique members of our "local cosmic address". We will use tools such as grid lines and constellation boundaries to organize the night sky as seen from Earth. Finally, we will apply our knowledge of Astronomy into a practical application of the subject - maritime celestial navigation, using the resources of the Mystic Seaport Museum. |
| SF230 | Activity Leadership | Peretz | Mon-Sat 1:00pm-4:30pm | 3 credits | Prerequisite: SM110 This course will introduce students to leadership styles and their role in sport and fitness programming. Emphasis is on experiential learning of effective personal leadership techniques facilitating a positive participant experience. Direct leadership opportunities will be provided for all students. |
| SO104 | Social Issues | Stephenson | Mon-Fri 5:30pm-9:30pm | 3 credits; required in the Human Services core | Prerequisite: SO103 Studies social problems on a global level in relation to the society of the United States and the Western world. Concentrates on the problem areas of population growth, consumerism, environmental issues, racial and ethnic groups, and other selected current topics from a sociological perspective. |
| TH199 | Sp Topic: Theatrical Production--Orwell's Animal Farm | Chiburis/Todd | Mon-Sat 1:00pm-4:30pm | 3 credits; ; meets Fine Arts & Humanities requirement | This is a practical course in which students will be walked through and become a part of the process of mounting a theatre production involving elements of mask, puppetry, and physical theatre. Using a reader’s theatre adaptation of Animal Farm, performers will explore movement, political theatre, protest, living newspaper, Artaud's Theatre of Cruelty, and Brechtian-style puppetry to bring this Orwellian nightmare to life. The show will be presented January 2020 in the Red Barn theater. |
Internships
| Internship | Title | Instructor | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS340 | Behavioral Science Internship I (3 cr) | Mauro/Dunn | Arranged | Must have prior permission |
| BS440 | Behavioral Science Internship II (3 cr) | Mauro/Dunn | Arranged | Must have prior permission |
| BU425 | Business Internship I (3 cr) | Dunn | Arranged | Must have prior permission |
| BU426 | Business Internship II (3 cr) | Dunn | Arranged | Must have prior permission |
| CJ262 | CJ Soph Field Experience (3 cr) | Curren/Dunn | Arranged | Must have prior permission |
| CJ362 | CJ Junior Field Experience (3 cr) | Curren/Dunn | Arranged | Must have prior permission |
| CJ442 | CJ Senior Field Experience (6 cr) | Curren/Dunn | Arranged | Must have prior permission |
| CO483 | Senior Comm Internship (3 cr) | Ward/Dunn | Arranged | Must have prior permission |
| HT350 | Hosp/Tour Junior Internship (3 cr) | Forcier/Dunn | Arranged | Must have prior permission |
| LS450 | LPS Internship I (3 cr) | Mauro/Dunn | Arranged | Must have prior permission |
| LS451 | LPS Internship II (3 cr) | Mauro/Dunn | Arranged | Must have prior permission |
| SM210 | Sport/Fitness Practicum (3 cr) | Kresge/Dunn | Arranged | Must have prior permission |
| SM450 | Sport/Fitness Internship (6 cr) | Roberts/Dunn | Arranged | Must have prior permission |
| SM451 | Sport/Fitness Internship (12 cr) | Roberts/Dunn | Arranged | Must have prior permission |
QUESTIONS?
Contact the Registrar at:
860-701-5019 or registrar@mitchell.edu