It’sthat time again, Owls—time to stack yourschedulefor next semester. This spring 2026featuresfreshfindsas well as cool classics.
Check out these unique coursesthatsound intriguing and informative.
Art appreciation
Have you ever looked at a painting and wondered whatyou’reseeing?Increase your visual literacyin this class, whichintroduces studentstovarious waysofunderstandingabroadrange of art and architecturefrom the past and present.The best part? Field trips tomuseums and galleries.Let’sexplore!
Course: Art Matters: Ideas in Artand Architecture(ARTH0808)
Fulfills: ArtsGenEd
Credits:4
Super sleuths
Like us, you may enjoy aclassicwhodunit.Dive into detective fictionby authorssuch asEdgar Allen Poe,AgathaChristieand Arthur Conan Doylein addition to writers from around the globe.Learnhowthe genrehasevolvedincludingthe changing definition of crimeand methods for solving it.
dzܰ: The Detective Novel(ENG 0857)
Fulfills:Global/WorldSocietyGenEd
Credits:3
Code toconnection
Sometimes sending a DM feelseasieror less intimidatingthan approachingsomeoneIRL.Why is that? Discover how our behaviors differ onlinecompared with offlineand how digital technology influenceshuman interaction.
dzܰ: Cyberpsychology and Behavior(PSY 0846)
Fulfills:HumanBehaviorGenEd
Credits:3
Representation matters
Many know that Thomas Edison invented the lightbulb,butcan theyidentifyCarolyn Parker’s contributions to science?Examine the myriadwaysthatracial and gender stereotypes have influencedourperceptionof what makes an accomplished scientist.
Course: Hidden Figures to Gamergate: Race and Gender in Science and Technology (EES 0827)
Fulfills:Race and DiversityGenEd
Credits:3
Drumming up data
Dataand analyticscan seem overwhelming, but fear not. This course presentsthis information through a real-world lens: music.Explore beats, lyrics,historyand more using tools like statisticsanddata analysisto better understand the music industry.
Course: Albums and Algorithms (EDUC 0865)
Fulfills:Quantitative LiteracyGenEd
Credits:4
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
The need forsustainable solutionsis growing asclimate changecontinues.Gain a greater awareness ofhow our everyday decisions canimpactthe environment and find outhow you can become an environmental steward.
dzܰ: The Environment (ENVT 0845)
Fulfills:ScienceandTechnologyGenEd
Credits:3
Herstory
Hear from the womenthemselveswho’vejoinedU.S. social movements from the mid-20th century to now. Through autobiographical narratives,you’lllearn aboutthese activists’ role as radical change agents inthe Black Power Movement, the Farmworkers Movement,disability rightsmovementsand others.
dzܰ: Living for Change: Autobiographies of Women in Radical Social Movements (GSWS0863)
Fulfills:U.S.SocietyGenEd
Credits:3
Stoked for soccer
Get more hype aboutthe FIFA World Cup’s stop in Philadelphiaduringsummer2026in this course,whichdrawson this major global competitionto examine political,socioeconomicand culturalelements of international sports.Game on!
dzܰ: Special Topics in Anthropology: World Cup, Global Cities and Mobility (ANTH 2000)
Fulfills:Elective
Credits:3
Playing a role in history
Love a good RPG?Look no further than this class whereyou’llportraycharacters immersed in revolutionary eventsthroughrole-playing games.Focused on the American Revolution and the French Revolutionin the 18thcentury,the course allows student-players to confront the ideas, choices and challengespeopleexperiencedduring thesemomentous times.
dzܰ: Special Topics:“Liberty or Loyalty?”:Gaming the Age of Revolution (HIST 2280)
Fulfills:Elective
Credits:3
Creatinga new student media outlet
Indulge your nose for newsin this student-driven classthat will producea magazine-format showála Vox and Vice.Students will think outside of the box togeneratetopical, edgy stories on politics,lifestyleand entertainment.Andyou’llhave the chance to wearnumeroushats—from anchor to camera operator toreporter and more.
dzܰ: The Temp: A New Kind of News Show (JRN 3556)
Fulfills:Elective
Credits:3
MLKin PHL
Did you know that Martin Luther King Jr.hadsignificant ties to the Philadelphia region?Learn abouthisspecial connectionthrough primary and secondary sources housed in the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection, where the course will be taught.
dzܰ: Honors Special Topics: Inspiration and Activism: Philadelphia andDr. Martin Luther King Jr. (HNRS 3900, 001)
Fulfills:Honors elective
Credits:3
Going green
Buildingcommunityis important, especially in college.Consider what that meansin the context of the third place,or where community happens, and more specifically green spaces.In this class,you’llvisitgreen spaces like public parks and community gardens around Philadelphia,hone your civic communicationskills,and collaboratively draft a proposal for a revitalized or new green space here in the city.
dzܰ: Honors Special Topics:Green Spaces and the Third Place(HNRS4900, 002)
Fulfills:Honors elective
Credits:3