Colorado State University is an accredited, public research university offering more than 70 online degree programs and graduate certificates. CSU ranks 58th among public universities nationwide, according to U.S. News and World Report.
Learn how to meet the needs of children affected by separationMillions of children worldwide are being raised in families in which their parents are no longer together due to separation or divorce. These family circumstances can be hard for children, particularly when their parents are struggling to co-parent.In this course you will learn practical techniques for parenting after separation and understand how to meet the needs of children affected by difficult separations and divorces.This course is for those who are experiencing or have experienced a dissolution of marriage and/or a separation of a partnership that involved children.
Understand the complexities of access to waterWe all need water every day, yet 1.1 billion people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water. For many, obtaining water for their families is a difficult, time-consuming task, falling heavily on the shoulders of women and girls. There is widespread agreement that people have a basic human right to the water needed to sustain life, yet this right has not been realized for nearly 1 of every 7 people on earth.On this course you will learn about the issues of gender inequality and human rights in relation to water, and the diplomatic efforts that are helping to improve access to water.This course is for anyone interested in learning about human rights, access to water and diplomacy. You don’t need any past experience.
Do you enjoy working with college students and are looking for a career where you can make an impact within their lives? Or maybe you’re a student affairs professional who needs to brush up on best practices in the field? Exploring the Student Affairs in Higher Education Profession free online course is designed for both audiences.
Applying & Leading Assessment in Student Affairs is a free open course providing engaging activities and resources to build capacity for higher education folks involvedin, coordinating, or leading assessment in general and/or for Student Affairs.
Have you ever wondered what makes your significant other tick? Why you’re attracted to the people you are? How to best nurture a relationship? Or how to get through a breakup? Dive deeper into the science of relationships with social psychology expert and CSU faculty member, Jennifer Harman, Ph.D., during this free online course, popularly known as a MOOC (massive open online course). The noncredit, social-based program is designed for individuals interested in the field of psychology and those who want to gain a deeper understanding of the science behind how relationships work.
Conflicts with roommates, professors, classmates, co-workers, and club members are a common part of the college experience. This interactive course is designed to help you successfully manage the disputes you encounter during your time in higher ed.
Think about the last time you were really thirsty. Then imagine having no canned or bottled beverages at hand, and when you turn on the tap, nothing comes out. It’s a two-mile walk to the nearest water hole, and the weather is hot and dry. When you get there, you have to wait your turn in the crowd, and maybe even jostle your way to the water. When you finally get your water, it’s muddy and might be polluted. After drinking some, you heft your full bucket for the return walk. Trudging along, you recall Ben Franklin’s words: “When the well runs dry, you know the worth of water”. This online course, offered by Colorado State University's Online Plus Program, seeks to provide for the interested citizen an overview of the interactions among water, people, and nature at a point in history when water scarcity, water conflicts, and water disasters are extracting an ever higher toll. The uses and needs for water, by both people and nature, will be discussed, along with conflicts among those uses. Problems such as water scarcity, water disasters, and pollution will be presented, and examples of innovative approaches to addressing these problems will be offered.
##Covering the last century of the Roman Republic, this course will help you to understand the Republic’s collapse and how the emergence of the Roman Empire came about. You will gain an overview of the development of the Republic, as well as exploring significant aspects of Roman society, religion, and governance.Major key figures such as The Gracchi, Marius, Sulla, Pompey, and Caesar are covered, showing how each contributed to the eventual fall of the Republic.This course is aimed at anyone wishing to know more aboutRoman society, the Roman Republic, or the development of theRoman Empire. No prior experience is necessary.
Build a foundational knowledge of romantic relationships and how they startWhy and how do we choose a romantic partner, or partners? What challenges are faced in the early stages of a romantic relationship? What types of romantic relationship are there? Get answers with the first course in a series exploring romantic relationships.You’ll learn about the types of romantic relationships people have around the world (including monogamy and polyamory), and understand how people make choices when they enter a relationship. You will explore research on attraction and mate selection, and consider processes and challenges in the early stages of relationships.This course is for anyone interested in relationships, you don’t need any previous experience of the subject.
Understand why and how water scarcity happens and what can be done to helpWhat happens when water runs out, and why does it occur? How can we ensure an adequate fresh water supply for all?These are some of the questions you will ask and answer on this course. You will examine the dual nature of water scarcity, first examining reasons for diminishing supplies, like growing human populations, climate, lifestyle, poor water management, and poor governance. You will then learn about the conflicts that arise over water, and most importantly you will learn what can be done to ensure adequate supplies for people and nature.We tend to take water for granted.We turn on the tap, fill a glass, and we don’t give much thought to where it comes from, whether we’re running out of it, or how it’s made safe for us to drink.This course is for anyone interested in learning about water scarcity, sustainability, and conflicts that arise over water. You don’t need any past experience.