Free Summer Course Options for 2023. 

This is your summer of inspiration. First-year students like you have the opportunity to enroll in a free, three-credit, fully online course. Take a look at what's available during our "Summer B" session from July 3 to August 10, 2023.

Fast Facts:

  • Save $2,500 on the normal cost of a three-credit summer course.
  • Get a sneak peek at the changemaking you'll have at Nazareth.
  • Begin early in earning credits toward your Nazareth degree.
  • Get to know the many support services available to ensure your academic success.
  • Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

How to enroll

  • Go to your Admissions Dashboard to check that you have paid your deposit by Monday, May 1.  
  • On the evening of May 15, you will receive an email notification that the enrollment period for deposit paid students is open.
  • Follow the link in that email to the online registration form for the course you have selected (you may enroll in one course only).
  • Act fast! Spots are limited, so be ready to act fast. 
  • After you've successfully enrolled, you will receive an email to your Nazareth email account confirming that you are enrolled and providing more follow-up details.

Options for curious minds.

Take a class in a subject that's intriguing and relevant to life today, choosing from one of these four options.

The Power of Narrative
(ENGL.Q 127)

How do literary conventions shape our experience and representation of reality? This course will introduce you to college literary study through an exploration of long and short narratives from various eras and cultures and help cultivate a lifetime practice of literary understanding and appreciation.

Building on Strengths and Sustaining Wellness
(HHS 101)

How can we take care of ourselves given the many forms of stress we experience? Here you'll explore stress, trauma, coping and resilience; self-assessment and self-awareness; plus philosophical and theoretical foundations of diverse wellness and self-care strategies. Drawing upon dialogue and reflection on materials and activities, students will gain knowledge in developing a personal wellness philosophy. 

Epidemics and Pandemics in US Society, 1492-Present
(HIS.Q 213)

This course explores the ways that epidemics and pandemics have reshaped U.S. society from the Columbian exchange to COVID-19. The course will focus on how epidemics and pandemics reshape everyday life, expose social fault lines through the most vulnerable populations, and how medical science and public health have been shaped by their responses to these diseases.

Mental Health in Popular Culture and Media
(SWK 114)

In this course, we critically consider how mental health symptoms and disorders are portrayed in popular culture and media, how mental health is misperceived and stigmatized, and the influences of these portrayals on individuals, families, and society. 

Enrollment & Participation Details

  • Each of these courses will be delivered fully online through Nazareth's learning management system Moodle. If you have never taken an online course before, see Student Readiness for Online Courses to learn more about the online format and assess your readiness for this type of learning experience.
  • Each course carries three Nazareth credits.
  • HHS 101 and SWK 114 are general electives that will count towards the 120 credit total required for all bachelor degrees.
  • HIS.Q 213 fulfills a core requirement (PEQ) in history. If you already completed a course that will transfer as a PEQ in history, then it counts as a liberal arts elective and goes toward the minimum number of liberal arts credits (determined by your degree type - BA, BFA, BS, or MUSB) and the minimum number of total credits (120) required for your degree.
  • ENGL.Q 127 fulfills a core requirement (PEQ) in literature. If you already completed a course that will transfer as a PEQ in literature, then ENGL.Q 127 will count as a liberal arts elective and go toward the minimum number of liberal arts credits (determined by your degree type - BA, BFA, BS, or MUSB) and the minimum number of total credits (120) required for your degree.
  • You will have no out-of-pocket expenses for tuition and registration fees for this opportunity; however, you will be responsible for books and supplies.
  • The grade earned will count toward your Nazareth GPA and you will be held to Nazareth standards for academic and federal financial aid progress.
  • You may drop the course by July 7 by emailing registrar@naz.edu with no impact on your Nazareth student record. After July 7 and through July 31, you can withdraw from the course by the same means. A withdrawal results in a W grade on the Nazareth transcript. A W grade does not have any impact on academic GPA, but it does impact Federal Aid PACE and would result in students who withdraw being placed on federal aid warning for the fall semester.
  • If you decide to drop or withdraw, be sure to notify the Registration & Records Office at registrar@naz.edu.

* First-year students who are participating in Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) and the Young Scholars program are not eligible for this offer. For questions, contact Student Access and Achievement Director Tonya Guzman at tguzman7@naz.edu or 585-389-2155.