Earn 3 Credits Online in Just 2 Weeks
MiniMesters offer a unique opportunity to take a college course in a compressed timeframe. Accelerate your degree, catch up on credits to graduate on time, or explore an interest outside of your area of study.
MiniMester courses are offered remotely for convenience and flexibility. Courses are offered 100% online in a live, synchronous format (at a designated time with an instructor) to provide an engaging and supported classroom experience. Classes are held Monday–Saturday (12 class days total).
Students can earn 3 credits per course, for up to 6 additional credits per year during the two MiniMester sessions, offered in January and May. (Due to the rigor of the coursework, students may only take one class per MiniMester session.)
Mitchell and Thames Students
Mitchell students and Thames at Mitchell students should discuss their choice of class with an Academic Advisor before registering online. Advisors will help choose the right course to meet your needs and goals.
New Students
MiniMester courses are open to the general public. Those who are not already enrolled at either Mitchell College or Thames at Mitchell will complete a short enrollment process as part of their MiniMester registration in order to earn credit for their coursework.
MiniMester Costs
Tuition: $1,350 per course* ($450 per credit, 3 credits)
Early Registration Discount: $200
See below for early registration dates)
Does not apply to courses already discounted for our partners.
Academic Support: $585 per course
Bentsen Learning Center support is available during the MiniMester to students who are currently enrolled in the BLC program.
*Mitchell College students who are on a financial hold must pay all back balances before registering for a MiniMester course.
MiniMester Registration
Winter (January) Session
Session Dates: January 6–18, 2025
Class Days: Mondays–Saturdays, 12 Class Days
Early Registration Deadline: December 18, 2024
Last Day to Enroll: January 7 at noon
Last Day to Withdraw with “W” Grade: January 16
Summer (May) Session
Course offerrings for May will be announced in Spring 2025.
Session Dates: May 19–31, 2025
Class Days: Monday–Saturday, 12 Class Days
Early Registration Deadline: TBD
Last Day to Enroll: May 20 at noon
Last Day to Withdraw with “W” Grade: May 29
NOTE: Course times, days, and instructors are subject to change depending upon college needs. A course may be cancelled if insufficiently enrolled. Students enrolled in a course will be notified immediately upon the college decision to cancel a course.
Early Bird Discount — Get $200 OFF when you register early!
DECEMBER 18, 2024
[Early Bird Deadline for January Session]
*Does not apply to courses already discounted for our partners.
QUESTIONS?
January 2025 MiniMester Course Options
All courses earn 3 credits and are offered synchronously online at the specified times.
| Course ID | Course Name | Class Time | Instructor | Course Description |
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| CO199 | Special Topics: Understanding Social Media | 8:30am–12:00pm | Elyse Gessler |
This introductory course offers students an understanding of social media. Students will understand functions, audiences, and media for different platforms with relevant demographics and statistics. The social context of social media will include elements of #hashtags, social justice, ethical uses, political influence, advertising, and how interaction influences social media. This course will challenge students to research, connect, and investigate a wide range of topics in social media and digital citizenship.
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| CW101 | Introduction to College Writing | 8:30am–12:00pm | Megan Swanson |
This course introduces students to the writing, reading, and thinking skills necessary for success in college. Assignments emphasize composition processes, writing for different purposes, reading and responding critically, and conventions of formal written English. NOTE: A minimum grade of C is required to meet graduation requirements and to enroll in CW102.
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| HI295 | History Through Film | 8:30am–12:00pm | Dr. Jeffery O'Leary |
Have you ever wondered why the world is the way it is today? This course explores films from the Cold War era and contemporary times. Films such as The Manchurian Candidate, Fail Safe, Seven Days in May, The Post, First Blood, and Charlie Wilson's War will provide you the opportunity to consider and analyze various events from the Cold War and learn how these moments in world history continue to influence our lives today. [Prerequisite: CW101]
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| SO199 | Special Topics: Sociology of Nickelodeon | 1:00–4:30pm | Dr. Timothy Daty |
In the United States, a child's first understanding of American society often comes from the cartoons (animated content) they watch. Specifically, many cartoons often tackle complex issues through "kid-friendly" storylines. In this course, students analyze prominent sociological issues (imperialism, class inequality, religious inclusivity, xenophobia, trauma, etc.) from select Nickelodeon cartoon episodes. Students also examine how moral storytelling might impact a child's understanding of diversity, hardship, and belonging.
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