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OSUN Online Courses

OSUN Online Courses (OOCs) are taught by faculty from a single institution and delivered virtually to eligible students across the network. Students register online and receive course credit from the host institution. Courses are offered by multiple member institutions. Learn more about network faculty.

Use the search tool below to find and register for courses by term, theme, certificate, institution, or course level, or or download a list of all spring 2025 classes. Access courses archive.

Have a question about an OSUN Online Course? View the Frequently Asked Questions below or email [email protected].

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Title
Theme
Instructor
Certificate
Term
Level

Child Rights Protection

Global Justice, Human Rights, Inequalities

Venera Urbaeva

Human Rights Certificate

January 22, 2025 – May 9, 2025

300-Level

Cinema and Human Rights

Arts and Society

Sabine El Chamaa

Human Rights Certificate

January 31, 2025 – May 16, 2025

300-Level

Civic Engagement and Social Action. This course is at FULL capacity and is no longer accepting registrations.

Democratic Practice

Erin Cannan and Jonathan Becker

Civic Engagement Certificate

January 28, 2025 – May 15, 2025

100-Level

Comparative Law in a Changing World

Democratic Practice, Global Justice, Human Rights

Begaiym Esenkulova

January 13, 2025 – May 7, 2025

300-Level

Comparative Philosophy

Liberal Arts and Sciences

Casey Doyle

February 2, 2025 – May 20, 2025

300-Level

Compassion and Compassionate Leadership

Arts and Society, Democratic Practice, Human Rights

Tatjana Myoko von Prittwitz und Gaffron

Civic Engagement Certificate, Human Rights Certificate

January 28, 2025 – May 15, 2025

100-Level

Creative Economies. This course is at FULL capacity and is no longer accepting registrations.

Civic Engagement, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Majd Hajjaj

Civic Engagement Certificate, Global Education Development Certificate

February 3, 2025 – May 14, 2025

300-Level

Earth Observations in Monitoring Sustainable Development Goals. This course is at FULL capacity and is no longer accepting registrations.

Sustainability and Climate

Viktor Lagutov

Civic Engagement Certificate, Sustainability and Social Enterprise Certificate

January 10, 2025 – March 21, 2025

200-Level

Education for Sustainable Development

Global Justice, Global Public Health, Sustainability and Climate

Amadeus DeKastle

Global Education Development Certificate, Sustainability and Social Enterprise Certificate

January 31, 2025 – April 25, 2025

400-Level

Environmental Ethics

Sustainability and Climate

Daniel Adsett

Sustainability and Social Enterprise Certificate

January 20, 2025 – May 2, 2025

200-Level

Epistemology of Conspiracy Theories

Democratic Practice, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Bruce Matthews

January 28, 2025 – May 20, 2025

200-Level

Ethical Leadership

Democratic Practice, Human Rights, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Brian Mateo

Civic Engagement Certificate

January 27, 2025 – May 19, 2025

100-Level

Freedom of Expression

Arts and Society, Democratic Practice, Human Rights

Kseniya Shtalenkova

Civic Engagement Certificate, Human Rights Certificate

March 3, 2025 – May 28, 2025

200-Level

From Long War to Short Peace: Russian History and International Politics Since 1985

Democratic Practice

Victor Apryshchenko

Civic Engagement Certificate

January 27, 2025 – May 19, 2025

200-Level

GlobalEd Colloquium: Education and Development in a Global Era

Global Justice, Human Rights, Inequalities

Tamo Chattopadhay

Global Education Development Certificate

January 30, 2025 – April 17, 2025

Masters-Level

Heritage as A Human Right

Human Rights

Uzi Baram

Human Rights Certificate

January 28, 2025 – May 20, 2025

200-Level

International Criminal Law

Democratic Practice, Global Justice, Human Rights

Maryia Zharylouskaya

Human Rights Certificate

March 12, 2025 – June 25, 2025

300-Level

International Environmental Law and Sustainable Development

Human Rights, Inequalities, Sustainability and Climate

Begaiym Esenkulova

Food Studies Certificate, Human Rights Certificate, Public Policy and Economic Analysis Certificate, Sustainability and Social Enterprise Certificate

January 14, 2025 – May 8, 2025

200-Level

Introduction to Research Techniques: Applied Statistics

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Sustainability and Climate

Xavier Prudent

Public Policy and Economic Analysis Certificate, Sustainability and Social Enterprise Certificate

January 24, 2025 – April 25, 2025

200-Level

Kleptocracy: The Global Political-Economy of Grand Corruption

Democratic Practice

Daniel Calingaert

Public Policy and Economic Analysis Certificate

January 27, 2025 – May 12, 2025

300-Level

Leadership, Writing & Public Speaking for Social & Environmental Justice. This course is at FULL capacity and is no longer accepting registrations.

Global Justice, Human Rights, Inequalities, Sustainability and Climate

Jennifer Browdy

Civic Engagement Certificate

January 28, 2025 – May 6, 2025

200-Level

Leading Change for Sustainability

Democratic Practice, Inequalities, Sustainability and Climate

Eban Goodstein

Sustainability and Social Enterprise Certificate

January 27, 2025 – May 20, 2025

100-Level

Literature and Art from the Soviet Union

Liberal Arts and Sciences

Maryna Batsman

Civic Engagement Certificate

January 14, 2025 – May 10, 2025

200-Level

Literatures of the Roma (Gypsies)

Arts and Society, Inequalities, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Anita Tarnai

January 27, 2025 – May 20, 2025

100-Level

Mafia States and Patronal Democracies

Democratic Practice

Bálint Madlovics

Public Policy and Economic Analysis Certificate

February 4, 2025 – May 5, 2025

300-Level

Muslim Women Write: Social Equality and Cultural Representation

Arts and Society

Elizabeth Lowry

Global Education Development Certificate, Human Rights Certificate

January 27, 2025 – May 8, 2025

300-Level

Navigating Global Conflict Zones: Exploring Anthropology, Psychology, and Literature Perspectives

Arts and Society, Democratic Practice, Global Justice, Human Rights, Inequalities

Felix Kaputu

Human Rights Certificate

January 27, 2025 – May 7, 2025

200-Level

Not Home At Home

Arts and Society, Global Justice, Human Rights, Inequalities, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Zahid Rafiq

Human Rights Certificate

January 29, 2025 – May 14, 2025

300-Level

Philosophy and Gender

Inequalities, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Anna Ezekiel

February 3, 2025 – May 22, 2025

300-Level

Philosophy of Law

Global Justice, Human Rights, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Kamila Mateeva

Human Rights Certificate

January 14, 2025 – May 10, 2025

100-Level

Playwriting: Writing Your Truth. This course is at FULL capacity and is no longer accepting registrations.

Arts and Society

Aimee Michel

Civic Engagement Certificate

January 28, 2025 – May 6, 2025

200-Level

Political Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasion

Democratic Practice, Human Rights

Bugra Güngör

Human Rights Certificate

January 14, 2025 – May 8, 2025

400-Level

Queer(ing) Narratives: Race, Gender and Sexuality in America

Global Justice, Human Rights, Inequalities

Kathy-Ann Tan

Human Rights Certificate

January 31, 2025 – May 16, 2025

300-Level

Regenerative Practices: Ecovillage Design and Permaculture

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Sustainability and Climate

Olga Tarabashkina

Civic Engagement Certificate, Sustainability and Social Enterprise Certificate

January 21, 2025 – May 8, 2024

200-Level

Reproductive Health and Human Rights

Global Public Health, Human Rights

Helen Epstein

Human Rights Certificate

January 27, 2025 – May 12, 2025

300-Level

Screenwriting and Human Rights

Arts and Society

Lisa Katzman

January 28, 2025 – May 20, 2025

200-Level

Storytelling with Statistics. This course is FULL and is no longer accepting registrations.

Global Public Health, Inequalities, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Sustainability and Climate

Polina Dolmatova

Civic Engagement Certificate

January 15, 2025 – May 7, 2025

200-Level

Technology and Human Rights in Twenty-First Century

Human Rights

Al-Quds Bard College Professor

Human Rights Certificate

February 4, 2025 – May 13, 2025

200-Level

Understanding International Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism

Liberal Arts and Sciences

Mirko Tasic

Public Policy and Economic Analysis Certificate

January 13, 2025 – May 7, 2025

300-Level

Universal Human Rights: Ideas and Challenges

Democratic Practice, Global Justice, Human Rights

Chiahao Hsu

Human Rights Certificate

February 17, 2025 – June 2, 2025

100-Level

Visual Language of Hate and Dominance

Arts and Society, Democratic Practice, Human Rights

Konstantin Gaitanzi

Civic Engagement Certificate, Human Rights Certificate, Public Policy and Economic Analysis Certificate

March 1, 2025 – May 30, 2025

200-Level

Why Do Women Kill? Women’s Rights in Global Context. This course is at FULL capacity and is no longer accepting registrations.

Human Rights

Jannat Kovalchuk

Human Rights Certificate

January 13, 2025 – May 10, 2025

200-Level

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I take an OSUN Online Course?
You will have the chance to learn from a professor at another university in a classroom with students from around the world. You will hear about life and society in other parts of the world and have the chance to share your perspective and experiences with a diverse set of student peers.

When will I be notified of whether or not I am admitted to an OSUN Online Course?
Students will be notified of course acceptance via email and you will be asked to confirm your participation by submitting the OSUN Course Commitment Questionnaire in your online OSUN profile. Once you have submitted your Commitment Questionnaire, you will be considered “registered” for the course and your status in the course will be reflected on your academic record.

Where do I register?
You can register via this link. However, institutional policies vary around student eligibility for OSUN courses so you should check in with your institution’s OSUN Representative and/or your Academic Advisor on whether you can register for an OSUN course for credits and how a particular course may fit into your academic program.

Who should I contact if I have questions about the registration process?
Please email the OSUN Online Courses Team: [email protected]

Can I take more than one OSUN Online Course?
Depending on availability and your institution’s policies, you may be able to take multiple OSUN courses simultaneously. Keep in mind the workload for each course when deciding to enroll in more than one.

Is there a cost to take an OSUN Online Course?
OSUN courses during the spring and fall term are usually offered at no additional cost. In the summer term, OSUN courses may be offered at no cost or at a significantly reduced cost. Please check your home university’s policies on taking courses outside of your home institution for specific details on how OSUN Online Courses fit into your tuition fee structure.

Do I need to attend all of the classes? Can I watch course recordings instead?
You are required to log in to your OSUN course at the scheduled meeting times and remain logged in and engaged for the entirety of each class. Failure to attend classes may result in a failing grade. (Note: While faculty may, in certain circumstances, record classes and share the videos, you still are required to attend and participate in all class sessions.) Please remember that participation in an OSUN Online course requires a time commitment, just as it would if it were a course on your home campus.

Can I try out a class for one or two meetings before I decide if I want to continue?
No, students who enroll are expected to remain in the class. You will have opportunities to ask questions about the course before the semester begins. If you join and then leave, we cannot give that seat to another student. We have tools to help you succeed.

Will I have access to the course materials online?
Yes, students will receive the necessary credentials to be able to access the course site and related assignments. Keep in mind the course site of your OSUN course may differ from the course site used at your home institution. Students are asked to communicate any challenges that they may face in utilizing a new platform to their professor, course assistant, and/or the OSUN Online Courses team in a proactive manner.

What kind of support is available to me if I am having difficulty with my course?
a. You should proactively communicate challenges that you face with your course faculty and in some cases, the course assistant in your class. Consulting with your course professor should be the first step to help ensure your success in the course.
b. Your OSUN professor has listed office hours on their syllabus, you can schedule a time to meet to discuss your concerns.
c. Yaw Kwakyi can direct you to a student ambassador who can offer you peer-to-peer assistance. Other resources are listed here: https://linktr.ee/ykwakyi
d. Reach out to the OSUN Online Courses Team and we’ll help you succeed with the course!

How can I confirm the timing of my class?
Civic Engagement and Social Action
Term: January 21, 2025 – May 15, 2025
Level: 100-Level
Day/Time: Tuesday; Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM EDT
Instructor(s): Jonathan Becker, Bard College; Erin Cannan, Bard College
“What does it mean to be engaged with your community? What can students participating in civic engagement projects learn from others in universities in places like Haiti, Ghana, Kyrgyzstan, Bangladesh and the United States? This course will examine historical…”
Credits: 4 US / 8 ECTS

Above is a sample course listing. OSUN Course listings will typically follow the above structure, and you can confirm the timing of the class by making use of this timezone converter tool to confirm when the course occurs in your timezone and double-check that your schedule is open at that time.

How will I get my grade? Will it count toward my GPA?
A transcript with your grade and credits will be sent to your home campus. How your grade counts toward your overall average is determined by your institution’s transfer credit policy. Please keep in mind that due to the somewhat lengthy nature of the development and sharing of transcripts, you should expect to receive your transcript between one to two months after completion of the course.

What does the course level mean?
100-level (Introductory) courses are introductory and ideal for first-year students.
200-level (Intermediate) courses require some prior college experience and are ideal for second-year students.
300- and 400-level (Advanced) courses are for upper college students with backgrounds in the academic field.

What’s the workload like?
You should expect an OSUN course to be as demanding as a local course at your institution. The intensity of OSUN offerings may differ depending on their level (Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced) and academic policies of the offering institution, but you will need to treat your OSUN course with the attention that a course at your home institution would require.

Who can enroll in an OSUN Online Course?
OSUN Courses are generally offered to students from OSUN member institutions. However, enrolment may be dependent on your institution’s academic policies so please make sure to get in touch with your university’s OSUN representative/Academic Advisor to confirm permissions to enroll in an OSUN Online course.

What should I do if I can no longer take an OSUN Online Course?
If you are no longer able to take a course with OSUN, please write to the OSUN Online Course team so we can formally process your withdrawal.

What are the technology requirements to take an OSUN course?
It’s important to verify both your computer and internet connection.
Connectivity: OSUN LMS Brightspace requires a stable internet connection for optimal performance. While the recommended download speed is 25 Mbps, it’s still possible to use the platform with slower speeds, though you might experience some delays or interruptions.
For mobile access, we recommend downloading the Brightspace Pulse App from Google Play. This app is designed to work with limited resources and can help with basic tasks, though its functionality is more limited compared to the full platform.
Hardware Requirements: Ensure your computer meets the minimum specifications for Brightspace:

Hardware: Processor 2GHz or higher; Minimum 4GB RAM
Software: Windows 10 or higher, or macOS 10 or later

What is the difference between an NCC and an OOC?
OSUN Online Courses (OOCs) are taught by faculty from a single institution and delivered virtually to eligible students across the network. Students register online HERE and receive course credit from the host institution.
Network Collaborative Courses (NCCs) are co-designed and taught simultaneously across partner institutions. Students enroll in and receive credit for these courses at their own institution. There are also some online sections offered for certain NCCs. Students also register online HERE and receive course credit from the host institution.