At SUNY Plattsburgh, you need the early season optimism to come out as one of the best. You need to start strong and end the years on the front foot, and what better way to do that than to take easy classes that will guarantee success. Let’s take a look at ten of the easiest classes to enrol in at SUNY Plattsburgh.
1. AAS 207 – Inside Africa
A course reviewing contemporary Africa in the context of both the developing and industrialized worlds. A critical examination of 21st Century Sub-Saharan Africa, and an exploration of the processes by which the current situation has occurred, the historical and present crises, as well as the successes and triumphs of the continent.
2. THE 217 – Movement Study
A study course which promotes an understanding of the art dance and movement in the Performing Arts that touches experiences cultural, historical, and social in content. This course is an exploration of the creative process through movement, dance, and all forms of dance.
3. SWK 101 – Introduction to the Social Work Profession
This course introduces students to the profession of social work. Students will be acquainted with the purposes, structure, values, ethics, knowledge base, and practice methods of professional social work. The types of agencies employing social workers, and the client groups serviced by social workers will be examined. Through this course, students can determine their interest in pursuing a career in professional social work.
4. SOC 265 – Self in Society
Introduction to theories and research focusing on the individual in the context of society and interpersonal relations. Topics: socialization and formation of self and self attitudes, interpersonal behavior, attitudes and emotion, interpersonal perception, group dynamics.
5. EXP 101 – The History and Culture of the Expedition
The course is organized thematically to emphasize the contingent nature of expeditions within local times and places. It is also roughly chronological to emphasize themes of change and continuity over time. The class emphasizes the history of expeditions in and from Europe and the United States since the 1300s with a focus on contextualizing the practice of expeditions into western history. Some of the themes to be discussed include the role of religion, colonialism, science, and trade in the history of expeditions.
6. PHI 364 – Outdoor Ethics
Exploration of the ways in which outdoor recreational activities lead to the development of environmental ethics. Topics may include: the concept of leisure activities, the commercialization of outdoor recreation, and the effects of competition on the ethical status of outdoor practices.
7. JOU 206 – Introduction to News Writing
Writing news and features, emphasizing multi-sourced, balanced and objective reporting. Introduction to interviewing skills, deadline writing and journalism ethics. Applying grammatical principles to writing effective sentences. Teaching and testing of correct grammar, style rules, word choice and spelling.
8. MLS 581 – Ethics in Leadership
This course will provide students with an historic perspective on ethics based in varying philosophies, cultural and social contexts. The most prominent guidelines and theories for making ethical judgments will be explored in the course. Students will also examine ethics codes for various professions and the emerging legal issues governing ethics in American society. Students will consider the importance of creating a social context that emphasizes ethical values and behavior. The course will also focus on the types of practical issues requiring ethical sensitivity in a diverse and changing social structure using case studies and ethical issues exploration.
9. HMT 202 – Introduction to Hospitality Management
An overview of the historical perspectives of the hospitality industry, trends in the industry as well as career opportunities; with an emphasis on professionalism in a management setting.
10. LAS 111 – Introduction to Latin America
A survey of Latin America from the perspectives of its past, its present and its external relations, including history, geography, social structure and groupings, politics, economy and artistic culture.
