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Dual Enrollment Eligible Course Offerings

Interested in adding more Dual Enrollment courses at your high school or starting a new partnership? Check out the map of our current Dual Enrollment partners and explore the courses available for college credit below.

For a list of 2024-25 active course offerings with descriptions and prerequisites, please click here.

If you're interested in discussing a new partnership or obtaining sample syllabi, please contact Chris Drewry at drewryc@easternct.edu.

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Art

  • This course introduces the fundamental principles and techniques of two-dimensional design for students with and without prior art experience. Students will explore design elements such as line, shape, color, value, texture, and space through various media and processes. The course emphasizes the development of visual problem-solving skills and encourages creative experimentation.

  • In this course, we will explore the fundamental principles of drawing, emphasizing observational skills and the process of rendering objects to appear three-dimensional on a two- dimensional picture plane. Through repeated exercises, you will develop an understanding of form, spatial organization, and the structure of objects. Students will engage in the creative process and enhance their problem-solving abilities through hands-on activities and focused exploration of specific drawing techniques and medium

  • This course explores the diverse and expressive possibilities of water-based media, including watercolor, and gouache. Emphasizing both creative expression and technical proficiency, students will experiment with various techniques and materials to develop their unique artistic voice. Through hands-on projects, collaborative work, and research, students will enhance their skills and apply their knowledge in real-world contexts. The course includes opportunities and professional practices to prepare students for careers in the arts.

  • This course is an introduction to the art of painting emphasizing color and composition.

  • Workshop experience with clay processes used in making and decorating pottery. Emphasis on hand pieces, decoration, glazing, modeling and knowledge of the use of the potter's wheel and operation of kiln.

  • This course explores the expressive potential of color in visual art. Through a series of hands-on projects, students will engage with color theory, experiment with various color media, and apply their understanding to creative problem- solving challenges. The course will focus on developing both technical skills and personal expression, using a variety of materials.

Astronomy

  • An introduction to visual astronomy: the celestial sphere, constellations, night vision, meteors, comets, the moon, eclipses, celestial navigation, time keeping, the planets, the history of astronomy, light pollution, stellar scintillation, telescopes and cosmic structures. Students will learn about data collection, analysis, hypothesis testing and the ethics of light pollution.

Biology

  • This course introduces students to the study of organismal interactions: both among organisms, as well as those between organisms and their physical environment. Course topics include the movement of energy through ecosystems, species interactions, population dynamics, and human impacts on other organisms and the environment. Topics will be presented within an evolutionary framework, drawing on connections to human experience as well as other sub-disciplines of biology. Special emphasis will be placed on critical evaluation of scientific information, the scientific method and ecology as a scientific enterprise.

  • Students in this course will participate in the process of science, through a variety of hands-on investigations in ecology. Activities will be designed to teach key scientific skills such as observation and measurement, manipulation and control of variables, graphical analysis, and the formulation of alternative hypotheses. Elementary statistical concepts will also be explored, via simple spreadsheet analyses. Students will apply scientific principles of experimental design and data analysis to problems drawn from ecology, as well as from everyday life. This course is intended to provide an accessible and relevant hands-on laboratory experience for non-majors, which, together with BIO 200 (Ecology And The Environment), will fulfill their LAC Tier 1 requirement for Natural Science with Laboratory.

  • Understanding illness can be challenging. When faced with a health concern, it's natural to ask: What's happening in the body? What's known about this condition? And what are the treatment options? In this course, you will explore these questions by learning about how the human body functions, common diseases, and available treatments. You will also learn about the clinical trial process and emerging medical advancements. A significant portion of this course will involve hands-on laboratory activities, including an independent research project. For this project, you will design an experiment, collect and analyze data, and share your findings with the class. 

Business

  • This course introduces students to the foundations of management. Instruction emphasizes the history of management ; the practical use of theories and evidence-based management, frameworks, and models; integrating functional areas of business; the importance of diversity and managing global diversity. Other special topics include corporate culture, ethics, social responsibility, entrepreneurship; and international, public, and nonprofit management.

  • An introduction to the field of marketing. This course is designed to expose students to the elements of the marketing mix and processes involved in market planning and control. Concepts associated with buyer behavior, marketing information systems and product planning are discussed.

  • An orientation to sport management, sport science, and sport performance including the terminology, historic and scientific foundations, sub-disciplines, academic research, professional considerations, career preparation and opportunities as well as professional responsibilities. Current issues and future trends in sport and leisure management are also included.

  • A study of the American legal system including a study of the history and development of law in general, a specific study of constitutional law as it applies to the business environment, the law of torts and crimes, dispute resolution methods, and the law of contracts and agency.

Chemistry

  • Conceptual approach to modern chemistry. Topics include atomic theory, laws and theories concerning physical and chemical behavior. Emphasis given to structure of atoms and molecules and the nature of chemical bonding.

  • Continuation of CHE 210.

  • Laboratory offered simultaneously with CHE 210.

  • Laboratory offered simultaneously with CHE 211.

Communication

  • Course compliments the introductory course to mass communication. The purpose is to focus the attention of the student on the most basic element of all communication: the human sender and receiver of messages.

  • Original speeches; emphasis on rhetoric and audience psychology.

Computer Science

  • We live in a digital society where computer-based technologies impact nearly every facet of our day-to-day lives. These technologies would not be possible without computer science. This course provides an introduction to computer science and will be of interest to both majors and non-majors who want to learn foundational concepts in the field, as well as common computer science applications. Centered around creative problem-solving and management of information, students will learn how to apply computational thinking to solve a variety of problems through hands-on projects. Topics include algorithms, writing code, data representation, information security, and artificial intelligence. After foundational concepts are covered, the course discusses common computer applications, heir impact on society, and the ethical issues that arise from existing and emerging technologies.

  • Do you understand the importance of computer security in today's world? This course introduces the fundamentals of cybersecurity and explores its impact on society. It aims to equip students with essential knowledge and skills to navigate the digital landscape, understand potential risks and threats, and develop strategies for protecting themselves and society. The course explores the ethical and societal implications of cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of being responsible digital citizens. Students will work in teams to complete projects that involve analyzing real-world cybersecurity scenarios, developing ethical mitigation strategies, and presenting their findings to the class.

  • An introduction to the fundamental concepts of computer science and programming. Topics include data types, control structures, arrays, files, and an introduction to objects as well as debugging techniques and the social implications of computing. The course also offers an introduction to the historical and social context of computing and an overview of computer science as a discipline.

  • Web pages are now a fundamental part of our digital world. Have you ever wanted to learn how to develop web pages yourself? In this course, students will develop the knowledge , skill sets and experiences necessary to create web pages, with creativity at the forefront. In this course students will engage in hands-on-projects to create websites that incorporate different design principles and techniques. Students will also participate in group projects to foster teamwork, communication, and peer learning. Standard web development software tools, products, and languages will be explored.This introductory course will serve as a foundation for students to explore additional web design concepts, deepen their understanding, and stay updated with the latest trends in web design. Throughout, course material includes real world examples and hands-on projects for students to apply the concepts and skills that are learned. No prior knowledge in computer programming or webpage development is required.

Criminology

  • Sociological and historical survey of justice. Emphasis on Western justice and roles of judiciary, state police and municipal police.

Economics

  • Students will be introduced to core macroeconomic concepts and how they impact people's lives. Upon successful completion of the course, students can communicate with peers on topics such as the causes and effects of budget deficits, inflation, high unemployment rates while using critical thinking and quantitative reasoning on what, if any monetary and fiscal policies should be pursued by the government and the Federal Reserve in order to achieve low inflation, full employment and robust economic growth.

English

  • Introduction to literature as both verbal art form and cultural force. Readings in a variety of forms and from different periods and traditions all focused on a common theme (themes vary by instructor). Emphasis is on reading complex texts carefully and responding to them through discussion and in writing.

  • ENG 201 serves as an introduction to the written creative process for students who are not English majors. This class will be run as a workshop in which students will give and get feedback on original creative work. Each student will produce a portfolio of polished creative work by the end of the term.

French

  • Development of the four basic skills, grammar review, and reading of selected materials of cultural and literary interest.

  • Continuation of FRE 210: Intermediate French I.

Geography

  • An examination of various habitats of the physical world - mountains, deserts, plains - with particular emphasis on the interrelationship between place and self.

  • The history, nature and functions of urban settlements will be considered, with attention to problems of urban areas which are spatial. Introduction also to practical problems using census data, interpretation of aerial photography and map construction.

  • A broad overview of the historical geography of cities and suburbs in the United States. Topics include colonial and mercantile cities, industrialization, immigration, urban planning, the Great Migration, race and segregation, suburbanization, urban renewal, public housing, and gentrification. When appropriate, the course will focus on cities and suburbs in Connecticut and New England.

  • This course introduces students to the geographical concept of regions. Through examination of the physical, historical, and cultural geographies of each region, students will develop understandings of differences and similarities by region. The course focuses on the plethora of important issues confronting different regions of the globe today with an emphasis on the ways in which processes of globalization are both homogenizing and differentiating regions.

  • The influence of geographical factors upon the historical development of our nation and their present impact upon our society.

Health Sciences

  • A course in the study of the principles of medical word building to help the student develop the extensive medical vocabulary used in health science and health care occupations. Students receive a thorough grounding in basic medical terminology through a study of root words, prefixes, and suffixes. The course focuses on correct pronunciation, spelling, and use of medical terms. Anatomy, physiology, and pathology of disease are also discussed.

History

  • The growing interactions between European and non-European civilizations from the fifteenth century to the emergence of global civilization in the twentieth century.

  • In this course, we will study the development of American political, economic, and social institutions in their geographical and environmental context from the early explorations and colonial settlements through the end of the Reconstruction (approx. 1877). Along the way, we will ask and answer the following questions: What is American history? Can there be an "American" history before the formation of the United States? What are the principles developments that occurred within the Americas to create the United States? How did colonial society evolve from its earliest beginnings into a larger and modern nation? What moral questions afflicted the American people? Moreover, what groups of people comprise an "American"? Have their stories traditionally been told as part of American history? Finally, how did Americans in the past record their thoughts and experiences?

  • Because we live in an increasingly connected world, yet one that is also increasingly disconnected, the necessity of understanding modern American history is critically important. This class will place particular emphasis on understanding the evolution of the United States from an expanding and developing nation-yet still isolated- to one of the world's most powerful nations in the 21st century. Students will learn about the significance of social, economic, diplomatic, and political movements that helped to share modern American identity, including reform movements, wars, the civil rights movement, consumerism, and the global economy. As citizen in an increasingly divided nation ,understanding the country's history (and its many interpretations) is essential for responsible citizenship. Being able to make informed decisions, appreciate complexity, and learning how to think critically are skills you will develop in this class.

  • The history of Europe to AD 1500 witnessed artistic and technological revolutions, the origins of theater, philosophy, and science, and the development of literature and history. These feats of creativity occurred against a backdrop of wars and migrations that influenced and spread cultural change. HIS 230: The Birth of Europe will explore early European history with particular focus on creativity. As a Disciplinary Perspectives (Creativity) course in the ELAC, it asks students to participate in a creative project that will enhance their understanding of the past.

** Please note that approvals for new math courses are temporarily paused.

Mathematics

  • This course offers integrated just-in-time Intermediate Algebra support. Mathematics will be applied to solving practical problems in a variety of disciplines, enhanced by algebraic content and technology skills. Mathematical topics include voting theory, financial mathematics, linear programming, identification numbers, and statistics. Additional topics may include fair division. This course is for non-STEM disciplines only and thus cannot be used to satisfy the Precalculus Mathematics Plus (MAT 155P) or Precalculus Mathematics (MAT 155) prerequisite for Calculus I (MAT 243).

  • Topics include the study of functions, domain and range, building new functions through algebraic operations, composition of functions, and inverse functions. The course will also include the study of families of functions such as polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Specifically, students are expected to gain an understanding of algebraic notation, expressions, equations, inequalities and their use in describing and interpreting relationships, functions and function notation, proportional and inversely proportional relationships, and applications of periodic phenomena and trigonometric identities. The use and mastery of graphing technology is an essential aspect of the course. The course is designed for students majoring in STEM disciplines. May also be useful to other quantitative disciplines.

  • Multidisciplinary, data-driven course in applied statistics. Topics selected from exploratory data analysis (tables, graphs, central tendency and variation), correlation and regression, probability and statistical inference (confidence intervals and hypothesis testing). Emphasis placed on interpretation and analysis of real-data sets. Use of statistical computing software is integral to the course.

  • A first course in calculus with a focus on differential calculus. Topics include the study of limits, continuity, rates of change, the definition of the derivative, indeterminate forms, and techniques of differentiation of linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, rational, and trigonometric functions. The course will include applications of the derivative to solve applied problems. Characteristics of functions such as intervals of increase or decrease, concavity, extreme, and end behavior will be studied as a means to describe, reason, interpret, and analyze relationships. The course concludes with an introduction of antiderivatives. Use of an approved graphing calculator is required throughout the course.

  • This is the second course in a three semester calculus sequence. MAT 244 focuses on two related topics: methods and applications of integration, and infinite series and representation of functions by power series. Topics in integration include Riemann sums, definite and indefinite integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, applications to geometry (area, volume, arc length) and to real-life problems, and techniques or integration. The course concludes with the study of sequences and series, convergence tests, and power series representation of functions (Taylor series). Use of an approved graphing calculator is required throughout the course.

Music

  • This course introduces students to key musical concepts, terminology, and methodologies that will equip them to listen analytically to music; to understand the ways that music is made, notated, and consumed within cultural contexts; and to apply these concepts through creative activities including musical composition.

  • Students develop the ability to listen analytically to music from the western classical tradition. Using comparative listening, assessments of primary sources, and research, students explore issues fundamental to historians including how to interpret conventions, cultural contexts, and processes of change.

  • Students in this course wil explore important elements of the Music Industry, including the dynamics of the creative economy, the musician as entrepreneur, branding and marketing, global, and music revenue streams and their connection to how works of art are created and consumed. This course will combine readings with in-class discussion, guest-lectures, case studies, and hands-on experience in the field.

  • A study of the basic fundamentals of Western music including pitch, clef, staff, scales, intervals, key signatures, triads, and chords.

Philosophy

  • We see everything from a perspective. Whether spatial or temporal, physical or mental, individual or social, a perspective can narrow or widen our vision; it can obstruct or broaden our possibilities of understanding and taking action. In this course, you will be introduced to some of the most important, classical, and contemporary philosophical perspectives about different topics that will expand your horizon and intellectual perspective. We'll reflect together on the implications these perspectives have , have had, or may have in ways of engaging with the world. Topics to be covered may include: The mind-body problem, free will, questions about knowledge, art, love, justice, and the good life. The course will also help you develop the skills necessary for continued study of philosophy-analytical and critical reading, writing, and speaking.

  • A study of the fundamentals of Eastern philosophy and religion including Chinese philosophy Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism and Zen, and an examination of the similarities and differences between Asian and Western viewpoints.

  • This course will introduce you to the rational exploration of morality, that is, to philosophical analysis of the rules , criteria, principles, values, and parameters through which individual and societies determine between right and wrong. We will critically consider the major approaches to ethics- virtue ethics, deontology, consequentialism, ethics of care, indigenous / non- Western, and environmental ethics. The goal of this course is to provide the opportunity to reflect on one's own moral principles and strive towards a critical and systematic approach to real-world ethical issues by applying the conceptural tools that philosophical study of morality provides.

  • Many ideas which we take for granted today have their origins in the works of 17th and 18th century European philosophers, at the beginnings of what is known as the modern western philosophical tradition. Foundations of the liberal democratic political system; modern judicial concepts of rights, freedoms, punishment, and obligation; moral perspectives which shape our policies on public health and education; concepts of thinking, cognition, and understanding which influence how we relate to the environments around us-the list is too long to mention. We will be studying these influential people, understanding the reasons they give for the conclusions they wish to draw, evaluating the quality, persuasiveness, and shortcomings of their positions, exploring the implications of their conclusions, and extending and applying their reasoning to current areas of interest.

  • This course explores some of the most important figures and ideas in three philosophical traditions of the Medieval period: Christian, Islamic, and Jewish. A variety of medieval tests (monastic, scholastic, mystical, and vernacular) will be read. Among the topics to be examined are: the existence and nature of God, the problem of evil, free will and its relation to God's omnipotence, omniscience and providence, the ontological status of the natural world, the soul and the intellect, the good life for human beings, the normative claims of culture, tradition and prophetic revelation, the relation between faith and reason, mystical visions and divine authority, the role of women in medieval philosophy.

Physics

  • The basic laws and theories of physics, mechanics, heat and thermodynamics in the first semester; light and sound, electricity and magnetism, modern physics in second semester.

  • Continuation of PHY 204: Physics I.

Physical Sciences

  • A lecture course designed for non-science majors that investigates fundamental and applied aspects of physical sciences, including matter and chemistry, forms of energy and their transformations, forces and mechanics. The process of scientific inquiry and the production of knowledge will be illustrated with historical and contemporaneous examples.

Political Science

  • This course is designed to engage students in the study of politics by introducing them to the role of government in the creation of public policy and the role of the public in the running of government. This course will provide a strong foundation in the role of government here in the U.S. as well as a perspective on how U.S. policy and institutions differ from other nations.

  • State and local governments and their institutional arrangements and processes. Particular attention will be given to local governments in Connecticut.

  • This class will introduce students to the subfield of Comparative Politics from a contemporary perspective and drawing examples from around the world. Students will explore political theory and the way in which it becomes functional in different countries. This means studying not only the practical and procedural aspects of the political process, such as the notion of democracy and the structure and composition of governments, but also the global forces that shape the political world. Examples of particular questions to be addressed in this course include why is democracy so difficult to attain around the world? Why is the Western-European welfare system different from that of the U.S.? What are the main constraints that developing nations face at the time of building their states? What is the influence of political ideology in our contemporary world?

  • The U.S. Government creates and implements public policy that impacts your daily life. In this course, students will examine the way that Congress and the President view problems and solutions facing our society. Students will also investigate the way that the Courts, the public, the media and interest groups can shape policy outcomes. The policy topic on which this course is focused varies by semester allowing faculty to readily engage students in highly relevant subjects.

  • This class will introduce you to the study of International Relations, which primary concern is the relationship among the world's governments. You will explore various theoretical frameworks that will allow you to understand how countries interact with one another, how diplomacy is used to foster the economic, political and social interests of countries and world events as well as the way that war changes the world order.

  • This course will examine the role of women in politics from participation to representation. Students will evaluate the role that women have played over time in the development of our political system.

Psychology

  • Surveys the methods, findings, and theories of scientific psychology. Research methods, neuroscience, human development, learning, sensation and perception, cognition, motivation, personality, abnormal behavior, social behavior, and industrial/organizational psychology will be covered. Students are required to participate in psychological research or to complete an alternative writing assignment.

  • Survey of theory and research in social psychology including topics such as attitudes, social perception, interpersonal attraction, aggression, social behavior, social influence and behavior in groups.

  • This course will explore the dynamics of groups and teams. Course content will include the similarities of and differences between groups and teams, and the dynamics experienced by groups and teams such as cooperation/ competition, communication, conflict, and social influence. Topics will be presented in the context of lecture, discussion, and in-class exercises.

  • The social, emotional, moral and gender-role development of children will be studied in the context of their interrelationships with such variables as peer acceptance, parental child-rearing patterns, sibling status, socioeconomic status and school experience. The focus is on children approximately ages 4 through 12.

  • Adolescent patterns of development and the major issues involved in understanding the impact of culture upon the teenager. An examination of the influence of family, neighborhood, school, peers and mass media. The focus is on youth approximately ages 12 through young adulthood.

  • The factors affecting development during middle and late adulthood. Topics to be covered include: physiological aging, memory, intimate and social relationships, parenting and grandparenting, wisdom, death and bereavement, successful aging, myths about aging, and end-of-life issues.

  • A comprehensive course covering physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development from conception to death. Major developmental issues will be discussed along with life-span developmental theory and methodology.

  • The focus of this course is on the study of relationships and families. Topics will include dating and committed relationships, communication patterns, psychological needs within families, and how the following events impact the family: reproduction and childbearing, challenges of parenting, stress, transitions, and aging.

Social Work

  • An overview of the social services and the profession of social work introducing students to the history of the field; knowledge, values, and skills necessary for social work practice; and the variety of social service programs and agencies characterizing the field today. Human rights principles are explored. 

Spanish

  • A multi-media approach to learning Spanish using video, audio tapes, computer software, and the laboratory. This course introduces students to Hispanic cultures as they acquire basic skills in the language.

  • Continuation of SPA 110: Introductory Spanish I.

  • Using a multi-media approach, students review and refine skills in Spanish as they continue to learn about the Hispanic world.

  • Continuation of SPA 210: Intermediate Spanish I.
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