Winter Session Courses
Whether you’re satisfying a course requirement or exploring intriguing subject matter, we’ve got a course for you! From military history or Roman mythology, to biology, algebra, or deviant and criminal behavior – you can find a wide range of LAS courses offered over Iowa State’s winter session.
U.S. Cultures & Communities (USCC) and International Perspectives (IP) designations reflected on this list are based on the 2024-25 Catalog.
Full course descriptions are in the catalog, under A-Z Courses: catalog.iastate.edu
Key
- Arts/Hum = Meets LAS General Education Requirements Area I. Arts and Humanities
- Math = Meets LAS General Education Requirements Area II.A. Mathematical Disciplines
- Nat Sci = Meets LAS General Education Requirements Area II.B. Natural Sciences
- Soc Sci = Meets LAS General Education Requirements Area III. Social Sciences
- USCC = Meets LAS General Education Requirements U.S. Cultures & Communities
- IP = Meets LAS General Education Requirements International Perspectives
- ** = Tutoring through Knack Available
| Course Number and Title | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2110 – Principles of Biology I | 3 | Nat Sci, ** |
| BIOL 2120 – Principles of Biology II | 3 | Nat Sci, ** |
| BIOL 2550 – Fundamentals of Human Anatomy | 3 | Nat Sci, ** |
| BIOL 3130 – Principles of Genetics | 3 | Required for Some Programs |
| CJ 3400 – Deviant and Criminal Behavior | 3 | Soc Sci |
| CJ 4030 – Criminal Offenders | 3 | Soc Sci |
| CLST 2730 – Greek and Roman Mythology | 3 | IP, Arts/Hum |
| ECON 1010 – Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | Soc Sci, ** |
| ENVS 1110 – Geological Disasters | 1 | Nat Sci |
| ENVS 1400 – Climate and Society | 3 | IP, Nat Sci |
| HIST 3720 – Latina/o History | 3 | USCC, Arts/Hum |
| HIST 3900 – World Military History | 3 | IP, Arts/Hum |
| INTST 2350 – Introduction to International Studies | 3 | IP, Soc Sci |
| MATH 1400 – College Algebra | 3 | Math, ** |
| MATH 1640X – Advanced Elements of Calculus | 3 | Math |
| PHIL 2300 – Moral Theory and Practice | 3 | Arts/Hum |
| PSYCH 2110 – Career Opportunities in Psychology | 1 | Required for Major |
| PSYCH 3010 – Research Design and Methodology | 3 | Required for Major |
| PSYCH 3860 – Media Psychology | 3 | Soc Sci |
| RELIG 2050 – World Religions | 3 | IP, Arts/Hum |
| RUS 3750 – Russia Today | 3 | IP, Arts/Hum |
| SOC 3270 – Gender and Sexualities in Society | 3 | USCC, Soc Sci |
| SPCM 3230 – Gender and Communication | 3 | USCC |
Winter Session is Dec. 23 – Jan. 17
Winter session online courses are intensive versions of a regular semester course and are a great fit for some learning styles. Be sure to connect with your advisor as you explore how winter session could work for you. Registration details for Iowa State’s winter session can be found on the university’s program website.