Each Graduate Studies program is led by an experienced Director and supported by dedicated and knowledgeable staff focused on your future success. All course work is taught by talented research scholars, creative educators eager to share both specialized field knowledge and interdisciplinary inquiry appropriate for the 21st Century. The followings programs are now offering ASU summer courses (some are online classes) : Psychology (MS-Psych), Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS), Communication Studies (MACS), or Masters in Social Justice and Human Rights (SJHR).

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JHR 525:  Action Research  #46009 – Dr. Elenes      

On West campus – CLCC 199 on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays from 5:25-7:10pm

Summer C:  May 20-July 12

The topic and emphasis of this action research course is borderland methodologies as they relate to social justice and human rights. Specifically, we will examine two pieces of legislation that have impacted Arizonans in the last two years: SB 1070 and HB 2281, as well as comprehensive immigration reform proposed at the Federal level. Borderland methodologies are capable of examining the borders among various social groups and stakeholders as points of intersection where differences are exposed, and where the conflicts that ensue from these interactions are struggled over and negotiated. These borders are also places of transition and transformation. Borderland theories and methodologies offer us a flexible language and strategies to examine symbolic (but very real) barriers that divide communities along race, class, gender and sexual orientation, academic disciplines, and organizational structures. Borderland methodologies have clear applications for action research because they allow us to look in a nuanced way at the different groups seeking to examine community problems or issues including community leaders, activists, students, parents, NGOs, faith based initiatives, labor groups, cultural works, artists, and so forth.

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JHR 506:  Grant Writing  #42528 – Dr. Ruegg

iCourse                 Summer A:  May 20-June 28

Seminar in grant writing and fund raising for social justice and human rights. Provide an introduction to the grassroots grant writing and fund raising process, with a particular focus on justice-oriented nonprofit and international nongovernmental organizations.

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MAS 598:  Introduction to New Media  #46202 – Dr. Guzzetti

iCourse                 Summer A:  May 20-June 28

This online course explores new participatory media or do-it-yourself media as new literate practices. Participants will investigate such new literacies as wikis, podcasts, zines, and virtual worlds for 21st century communication in a global society through online activities, videos, readings, discussions, and reflection papers. No prior experience with new media is needed or required.

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CMN 598:  Communication & Aging  #46096 – Dr. Waldron

iCourse                 Summer B:  July 3-August 13                                                                                                                   **If not a MACS student, please e-mail Dr. Waldron for permission to enroll

Have you ever wondered why your parents do what they do?  Do you think your generation is portrayed unfairly on television or in film?  Would you like to better understand older or younger coworkers?  These and other questions are the subject of a popular online course offered in summer Session B.

If unable to enroll in any of these courses, please e-mail either Ellie Ahmann (eahmann@asu.edu) or Jan Lacey (jlacey@asu.edu) with your full name, 10-digit ASU ID number, and the course number.  With the exception of CMN 598, instructor permission is not needed in order to enroll in these courses.

Depending on your program, Continuing Registration, Reading & Conference, Research, Thesis, Applied Project, Capstone, and Internship opportunities are available for the summer, if needed.  Please contact your program advisor for more information.