Summer Course Offerings

The following courses will be offered on campus during the 2026 Summer 1 session:

ST: Math for Critical Thinkers: MAT1643 | Credits 3.00 (Closed)

This course focuses on developing students’ quantitative reasoning skills through real-world applications in personal finance, health, social issues, and more. T he goal is to help students gain confidence and competence in using mathematical concepts to make informed decisions in daily life. Topics include numerical literacy, proportional reasoning, interpreting graphs and mathematical models, algebraic reasoning, and critical thinking. Math for Critical Thinkers emphasizes collaborative problem-solving and active participation, allowing students to engage in practical scenarios and discussions that relate directly to their experiences and future careers. Designed as an alternative pathway to traditional algebra courses, Math for Critical Thinkers prepares students for courses requiring quantitative skills and fulfills the general education math requirement.

Instructor: Lynch, Doug
Dates: June 1 through July 1, 2026 
Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 
Time: 9:30 a.m. to noon

PV: Biology Research: BIO2072 | Credits 3.00

Students practice scientific research by engaging directly in a 5-week long research project that investigates a current question in the field. Students collect and maintain data in accordance with an established protocol, analyze data, and describe appropriate recommendations for future work based on the research results. Students also reflect on the learning process that occurs with direct research experience. Research projects vary, depending on the instructor leading the course. In some cases, students who have already developed a project or who have a complementary internship may engage in class activities using their own research projects, with advance permission from the instructor.

Instructor: Burchsted, Denise
Dates: June 1 through July 1, 2026  
Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 
Time: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Notes: Paid research opportunity outside of regular class time. Details subject to change.

PV: Neurodiversity Research: EDU2072 | Credits 3.00

Students practice scientific research by engaging directly in a 5-week long research project that investigates a current question in the field. Students collect and maintain data in accordance with an established protocol, analyze data, and describe appropriate recommendations for future work based on the research results. Students also reflect on the learning process that occurs with direct research experience. Research projects vary, depending on the instructor leading the course. In some cases, students who have already developed a project or who have a complementary internship may engage in class activities using their own research projects, with advance permission from the instructor.

Instructor: Denisen, Cole
Dates: June 1 through July 1, 2026  
Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 
Time: 9:30 a.m. to noon

Notes: Paid research opportunity outside of regular class time. Details subject to change.

ST: Civil Rights & Social Movements: HIS3013 | Credits 3.00

What forces came together in the twentieth century to support dynamic and sustained movements for civil rights? How did the civil rights struggle of one group overlap with and influence the momentum of another? What role did media — film, music, photography, television broadcasts, among others — play in the struggle for civil rights? These are three of the “big questions” this course will address as it examines the decades of struggle for recognition, inclusion, and equality for marginalized populations in America. This course will explore the media produced by those participating in the Civil Rights Movement era, which includes various struggles — African American civil rights, the disability rights movement, organized labor in the 20th century, and the women’s liberation movement — that gained visibility, occupied center stage in U.S. social, political, and cultural politics, and acted collectively to challenge the status quo of the powerful systems that resisted this change.

Instructor: Baker, Tyler
Dates: June 1 through July 1, 2026  
Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 
Time: 9:30 a.m. to noon

PV: College to Career: INT3023 | Credits 3.00

College to Career is designed for students in the final year of a bachelor’s degree to prepare for future employment or graduate study. Reflecting on their academic major and extra-curricular activities, students in this course will construct a narrative that shows how the knowledge and skills gained in college prepare them for specific jobs and/or advanced education. They will refine resumes, cover letters, personal statements, interviewing skills, and online profiles. As a pre-employment experience, students will practice soft skills such as timeliness, self-regulation, collaboration, and professional communication. By completing this course, students will gain strategies and a portfolio of materials to pursue their post-college goals.

Instructor: Marks, Miriam
Dates: June 1 through July 1, 2026 
Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 
Time: 1:30 to 4 p.m. 

PV: Biology Research: BIO3072 | Credits 3.00

Students engage directly in scientific research and place the class semester project in the contest of related research completed by others. The class conducts a five-week long research project to investigate a current question in the field. Students follow established protocols for data collection and analysis, compare and contrast the class project with the methods and results of other research and assess the quality of the class data. Students analyze the class data following established protocols, compare the class results with other students in the scientific literature, and use this work to make recommendations for future research. Research projects vary, depending on the instructor leading the course. In some cases, students who have already developed a project or who have a complementary internship may engage in class activities using their own research projects, with advance permission from the instructor.

Instructor: Burchsted, Denise
Dates: June 1 through July 1, 2026  
Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 
Time: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Notes: Paid research opportunity outside of regular class time. Details subject to change.

PV: Neurodiversity Research: EDU3072 | Credits 3.00

Students practice scientific research by engaging directly in a 5-week long research project that investigates a current question in the field. Students collect and maintain data in accordance with an established protocol, analyze data, and describe appropriate recommendations for future work based on the research results. Students also reflect on the learning process that occurs with direct research experience. Research projects vary, depending on the instructor leading the course. In some cases, students who have already developed a project or who have a complementary internship may engage in class activities using their own research projects, with advance permission from the instructor.

Instructor: Denisen, Cole
Dates: June 1 through July 1, 2026  
Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 
Time: 9:30 a.m. to noon

Notes: Paid research opportunity outside of regular class time. Details subject to change.

ST: Mindfulness and Meditation: HTH1134 | Credits 1.00

This course explores the theory and practice of mindfulness as a tool for enhancing emotional regulations, distress tolerance, and overall resilience. Drawing on current scientific research, students will examine how mindfulness can reduce stress, anxiety, and emotional reactivity while improving attention, memory, and cognitive flexibility. Through guided medication process, reflective exercises, and class discussions, students will develop practice skills to foster self-awareness, self-regulation, and resilience – sills that support both personal growth and academic achievement.

Instructor: Fernandez, Jenna
Dates: June 1 through July 1, 2026 
Days of the Week: Monday and Thursday
Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.

The following courses will be offered online during the 2026 Summer 1 session:

ST: Built by Nature: Ecology of Animal Architecture: ECO2512 | Credits 3.00 | ONLINE (Wait List)

This course explores the fascinating ways animals build, create, and interact with structures in their environments, from microbial life to mammals. Starting with the symbiotic structures of lichens, we will move through the architectural marvels of insects, such as butterflies and bees, then study the nest-building behaviors of birds, and finally examine the complex engineering of beavers. Students will investigate the behavioral ecology, developmental biology, and evolutionary influences that drive these construction behaviors, developing a deeper understanding of how animals shape and are shaped by their habitats.

Instructor: Hunter, Ally
Dates: June 1 through July 1, 2026 
Days of the Week: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 
Time: 11 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Notes: This course will be taught online.

ST: Digital Storytelling: COM3079 | Credits 3.00 | ONLINE (Wait List)

From TikTok to Twitch, Pixar to PlayStation, stories are all around us in the digital age. What makes us gravitate to these stories? Which themes are popular in modern storytelling and what do they reflect our society? How is society transformed by these stories and the technologies that transmit them? In this hands-on intermediate online course students will explore these questions and others, while examining the evolution of storytelling conventions, techniques, and technologies across history, from prehistoric cave paintings to the recent explosion of generative artificial intelligence. Through several hands-on projects students will also have the opportunity construct their own shorthand narratives using various digital media platforms and technologies. Activities and instruction will emphasize narrative structure and conventions in fiction and non-fiction narrative, well as writing, production, and editing techniques. Projects may include podcasts, infographics, storyboards, short films, interactive and Al-based stories.

Instructor: Milman, Daisy
Dates: June 1 through July 1, 2026 
Days of the Week: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 
Times: 2 to 3 p.m. and 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Notes: This course will be taught online.

The following courses will be offered on campus during the 2026 Summer 2 session:

Distraction to Production - Writing on Demand: WRT1009 | Credits 3.00

Many strong writers struggle to begin writing, sustain writing, and complete writing. In this course, students will learn about composition theory and rhetoric, and the challenges involved in producing writing on demand as a framework for developing their own approach to writing effectively. The course will emphasize strategies for managing written output, including initiating, focusing, producing, and sustaining writing tasks, and the relationship between the ways we manage writing demands and how we learn. Students should expect to execute all stages of the writing process, intentionally identifying areas of strength and areas to improve. Every student will produce at least two essays that have been through the revision process. Eligibility: Students must submit a syllabus and a writing sample from a college level writing course or comparable writing intensive course taken in the last academic year. Eligibility for the course will be reviewed by the Director of the Visiting Student program and the Chair of the Core Education department.

Instructor: Ware, Ryan
Dates: July 6 through August 7, 2026 
Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 
Time: 9:30 a.m. to noon

ST: Music Recording: MUS1052 | Credits 3.00

This is a course in the basics of recording and producing music. Students learn to use the basic tools of the production studio, including an exploration of recording techniques and standard practices encountered at professional facilities. This course also incorporates connections between listening to professional recordings and making technical decisions when capturing a musical performance.

Instructor: Jason Beaudreau
Dates: July 6 through August 7, 2026 
Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 
Time: 1:30 to 4 p.m. 

Film Adaptations of Literature: LIT2011 | Credits 3.00 (Closed)

Film Adaptations of Literature explores the ways that two distinct media play with the same ideas. In this course, we'll discuss the foundations of the two media, their similarities, differences and shortcomings, in order to understand and appreciate the choices each artist made for the medium. We will work within the disciplines of literature and filmmaking, in order to develop our expertise in the fields of film and literary criticism. Class work will include extensive reading and film viewing, discussion and analytic writing assignments.

Instructor: Austin, Susan
Dates: July 6 through August 7, 2026 
Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 
Time: 1:30 to 4 p.m. 

Education and Identity: EDU2061 | Credits 3.00

This course supports students as emerging adults by helping them to prepare for and navigate their next steps toward work or college programs. Students’ development in the areas of written communication, interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and self-insight are supported through engagement with course materials and activities. Students will read, discuss, present, and write about topics related to cognitive, identity, and career development. Students will also consider opportunities and challenges related to their own learning differences, as well as their academic and career goals. Credits: 3.00

Instructor: Hughes, Nathan
Dates: July 6 through August 7, 2026 
Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 
Time: 9:30 a.m. to noon

ST: Animation I: COM2085 | Credits 3.00

This course explores a variety of basic animation techniques exposing students to a variety of animation forms. A wide range of animated shorts will be screened and discussed during class. Students will have the opportunity to complete several brief exercises using the tools and techniques covered in class. After developing and practicing animation skills, students will create a ten-second final project using the method of their choice.

Instructor: Doherty, Brandon
Dates: July 6 through August 7, 2026 
Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 
Time: 9:30 a.m. to noon

ST: Neurodiversity & Queer Studies: EDU3016 | Credits 3.00

Students in this course will utilize the neurodiversity paradigm and queer theory to examine important and recent research on the topics of neurodivergence and both gender identity and sexual identity. Core course topics include (1) intersectionality and the socially constructed elements of identity categories including neurodiversity, ability, gender, and sexual identity, (2) analyzing both qualitative and quantitative texts, including recent research studies and narrative first-person neuroqueer experiences. Students will apply course topics in the creation of an action plan for supporting neuroqueer individuals in a specific context such as education, healthcare, or community spaces.

Instructor: Argus, Stefanie
Dates: July 6 through August 8, 2026
Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 
Time: 9:30 a.m. to noon

ST: Alternative Process Photography: PHO3023 | Credits 3.00 (Closed)

Alternative Process Photography is in-depth studio course in which students will explore the historic processes in analog photographic printing. Students will have the opportunity to practice methods such as: cyanotype, van dyke, salt paper, gelatin silver and more. Special focus is placed on finding opportunities to incorporate digital processes through inkjet printing and re-photography. In addition to learning about analogue photography techniques, students will learn to use a 4 x 5 film camera. Through discussion and activities, student will critique work produced in the class and consider it in the broader context of fine art.

Instructor: Stewart, Eric
Dates: July 6 through August 7, 2026 
Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 
Time: 1:30 to 4 p.m.

Physical Education - Hiking: PHE1165 | Credits 1.00

This course will use on- and off-campus trails to teach students skills related to cross country skiing and/or hiking. Course may not be repeated.

Instructor: Ferguson, Ben
Dates: July 6 through August 7, 2026 
Days of the Week: Wednesday
Time: 1 to 5 p.m.

Physical Education - Walking for Health: PHE1181 | Credits 1.00

This course is designed for students who are interested in beginning a low-impact exercise regimen of walking on varied terrain using optimal striding and breathing techniques. Course may not be repeated.

Instructor: Dumonseau, Alyssa
Dates: July 6 through August 7, 2026 
Days of the Week: Monday and Thursday
Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.
 

The following courses will be offered online during the 2025 Summer 2 session:

ST: Weird History: HIS3023 | Credits 3.00 | ONLINE (Wait List)

Weird History examines the strange, unsettling, and seemingly irrational beliefs, practices, and events in American history. Through case studies drawn from different historical periods and regions of the country, students will analyze topics such as witchcraft and mass hysteria, pseudoscience and medical experimentation, moral panics, crime and punishment, conspiracy theories, and the construction of social deviance in American history. Rather than treating “weird” history as a curiosity or trivia, this course utilizes historical context, critical interpretation, and primary course analysis to uncover what “weird” moments in the past reveal about American cultural values, social societies, and systems of authority. Students will engage with historical texts, images, and material culture to evaluate and better understand how definitions of normality, rationality, and truth in the United States have shifted over time, and how those shifts continue to shape our lived experiences.

Instructor: Baker, Tyler
Dates: July 6 through August 7, 2026 
Days of the Week: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 
Time: 2 to 3 p.m. and 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Notes: This class will be taught online.

ST: STEM Justice: NSC2042 | Credits 3.00 | ONLINE

This course will examine the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines through the lens of social justice. Through readings from popular press and academic lectures we will define STEM diversity through social identities such as race, class, gender, culture, and ability. We will also challenge who gets to participate in the construction of scientific knowledge, who has access to scientific knowledge, and how efforts to change the STEM status quo can lead to a more just STEM world.

Instructor: Hunter, Ally
Dates: July 6 through August 7, 2026 
Days of the Week: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 
Times: 11 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Notes: This class will be taught online.

PV: Every Move Counts: HTH1185 | Credits 1.00 | ONLINE

Every Move Counts promotes lifelong physical activity habits by identifying the biological need for physical activity, providing extrinsic motivation for students’ physical activity, fostering an environment for thoughtful reflection and identification of physical activity areas of interest, and leads students to develop intrinsic motivation to maintain and active lifestyle. Students are introduced to multiple types of physical activity and the scientific benefits of physical activity through filtered research and meta-analysis representative of high levels of scientific scrutiny. Students will engage in assigned physical activities, generate and record data in a weekly Activity Tracker, and reflect on their experiences. Students are assessed on attendance, effort in class, quality of activity tracker entries, and quality of final reflection piece.

Instructor: Dunn, Brittany
Dates: July 6 through August 7, 2026 
Days of the Week: Monday and Wednesday
Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m. 

The following courses will be offered online during the 10-Week Online Summer Session, 2026:

Composition & Rhetoric: WRT1011 | Credits 3.00 | ONLINE (Closed)

This course emphasizes the interconnected nature of writing and reading at the college level. Students develop and refine individualized writing and critical reading processes while working with a variety of rhetorical strategies and structures. Students are asked to express their ideas and integrate material from texts through participating in class discussions, completing informal assignments, and writing academic papers of increasing length and complexity.

Instructor: Ware, Ryan
Dates: June 1 through August 7, 2026 
Days of the Week: Monday and Thursday
Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Notes: This course will be taught online.

Research and Analysis: WRT1012 | Credits 3.00 | ONLINE

Information literacy skills will drive the scope and sequence of this second semester course, which builds on the critical reading, writing and thinking skills introduced in WRT1011 and EDU1011. Through a variety of active learning techniques, instructional library sessions, class discussion and research writing projects, students will learn the skills and strategies required for the volume reading, critical analysis, synthesis, and academic writing demands of the college curriculum.

Instructor: Livingston, Violet
Dates: June 1 through August 7, 2026 
Days of the Week: Monday and Thursday
Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Notes: This course will be taught online

Landmark College Study Abroad is experiential education at its best! During Summer 2026, Landmark College students will embark on two exciting programs:

• Germany: HIS3721: Cities at War (May 16 - June 6, 2026) - program is full
• Japan: ART3711: Special Topics: Japanese Design, Culture, and Aesthetics (May 23 - June 13, 2026) - program is full
• Ireland: WRT2711: Travel Writing (June 13 - July 4, 2026) - program is full

Applications are still open for the Ireland program. Click the link above for program information and application information.
 

Employment Readiness Experience (ERE): BUS1300 | Credits 3.00 (Deadline Closed)

This is an introductory course to accompany the ERE, providing education and exposure to professional skills needed to acquire and maintain employment. The course will focus on having students understand what professional skills are and how they can be developed and implemented in the workplace, while also giving students an opportunity to explore their career values, articulate current work experiences for future employment, and carry out future job searches independently. By the end of the course, students will be able to identify and demonstrate the essential career competencies of communication, problem solving, teamwork, and professionalism. Students will engage in independent reflection, case studies, group activities, and discussions to learn course material, and will actively apply new skills learned in the classroom to their concurrent employment experience. Assessment will be based on class participation and a final presentation of the employment experience. As part of the ERE program, students will also engage in a ‘skills lab’ following class to work on putting new skills into practice and address specific tasks that are part of their campus employment with a career counselor.
 

For more information, please visit the Employment Readiness Experience section of the Career Connections webpage.