Free Pop-up Course Offer

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University of Mount Union Online Pop-up Courses

Any current students as well as incoming first-year and transfer students for the 2021 fall semester will be able to take advantage of an opportunity to take one pop-up course for FREE. These pop-up courses are more relaxed, engaging learning experiences that introduce students to skills or topics that are not typically covered in traditional courses.

Offered as one credit courses, pop-up courses are one-week long and will be offered online during the summer semester, June 28 - July 30. Students who perform satisfactorily will have one credit hour added to their fall 2021 transcript at no cost. See the full list of pop-up courses and descriptions below, or get answers to some commonly asked questions. Each pop-up course will be capped at 25 students per course. Enrollment in pop-up courses will be first come, first serve.

SEE COURSES AND DESCRIPTIONS

Take advantage of this opportunity by indicating your interest through the online form.

Students are permitted to take no more than one course from the list below. As long as the student matriculates at the University of Mount Union in the spring, there is no cost for participation in these courses. If a student decides not to matriculate for the fall 2021 semester, they will be charged $425 for the 1 credit course.

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Pop-up Courses and Descriptions

Effective Learning Strategies

OFFERED: CLOSED

Do you prefer an audiobook, eBook, or hardcopy? Should you write your notes on paper or type them on a computer? Have you ever wondered what works best for you? This course will help you uncover your preferred personal learning strategies to make you the most effective student. During the course, we will experiment with different reading, writing, notetaking, and studying strategies to find the techniques and technology that works for you. By the end of the course, you will develop a Personalized Learning Strategies Plan that identifies tools and strategies that will assist you in your future courses.

Digital Distractions: How to Reduce FOMO and Increase Productivity

OFFERED: CLOSED

Do you find yourself checking your phone unconsciously throughout the day? Do you feel phantom vibrations or hear nonexistent notifications in social settings? Do you check your phone before brushing your teeth in the morning? If so, you're not alone. Digital dependency is a wide-ranging problem and can pose a danger to our academic productivity, our mental health and wellness, and to our sense of self. This pop-up course will help you diagnose your digital diet, show you ways to make every phone pick-up more valuable, and help you practice self-care in an age of constant digital engagement.

Cooking Basics 101

OFFERED: JULY 19-23, JULY 26 - 30

Are you planning to live on Ramen noodles, toaster pastries, and pizza throughout the semester? As enticing as these dietary choices may be, this course will show you it is easier than you think to cook healthy and inexpensive food on your own. In this course you will learn the basics of cooking using the permitted kitchen tools of your dorm room. Recipes can also be adapted for students living in apartments or off-campus housing. We will examine safe food handling, serving sizes, budgeting basics, and how to read recipes. You will have the opportunity to cook and review recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks that you can make while on campus or any time! Note: This course is not geared towards those with significant dietary restrictions (e.g., gluten-free, vegan, etc.), but recipes can be made vegetarian. Some recipes may include nuts or nut butter

College Finances and Money Management: Can You Afford the Chips and Guac?

OFFERED: JULY 26 - 30

A college education is one of the most important investments you will ever make. By managing how you pay for school and what you spend money on, you can worry less about debt and more about your academic career. Your college years are a key time to pick up smart money habits, to begin building credit and to learn how to properly manage both a budget and debt. This course will provide you with the tools and resources to equip you with a foundation to make informed financial decisions during your time at Mount Union as well as in your career and life after graduation.

Pop-up Course FAQs

Can any student take a pop-up course?

Yes, as long as the student satisfies the following:

The student has not taken a previous pop-up course.
The credit would need to be included in the student's overall 20 credit load maximum for the fall 2021 semester.
If the added credit hour were to exceed the maximum 20-credit-hour load, it would be billable as an overload.

When and how do pop up courses meet?

Each pop-up course will be conducted 100% online for five days during the summer semester (June 28 - July 30).

How much work is involved? Do I have to attend virtual classes each day?

All pop-up courses will be asynchronous. This means you can work at your own pace. Your professor will be available during the five-day period to help you out.

How hard will the course be? How will they be graded?

These pop-up courses are all about fun, not rigor. The rigor will begin when you matriculate in August. Expect to explore a fun, interesting topic with a professor who has carefully crafted each pop-up course tailored to their expertise. You will be graded on participation and receive a satisfactory (S) for completion. Don’t worry about a “C” affecting your GPA. There is NO WAY this course can hurt you!

How much work can I expect? What will I be asked to do?

You can expect four to five modules with brief readings, videos, and participation in discussion boards. This will be a few hours well spent over just a few days while you relax at home.

What will be required of me? Will I have to buy a textbook?

NO! All pop-up courses have a strict no textbook policy. Any assigned readings (nothing too long) will be made available to you for free.

What’s the catch? Is this really free?

This pop-up course is 100% free as long as you matriculate in the upcoming semester. Your free credit will be added to your upcoming semester's transcript, making you one credit closer to graduation.

What do I have to do to get started?

Just rank your top three pop-up courses (enrollment will be first come, first serve, so hurry!). The Office of the University Registrar will enroll you in one of the your chosen courses based on popularity. You will be notified with instructions on how and when to begin.

Who can I contact if I have more questions?

Please contact Dr. Marks at markscp@mountunion.edu if you have any questions.