Discover Our Featured Courses for Spring 2025
Explore exciting learning opportunities this spring with our handpicked selection of courses available for non-degree students at Memorial University. With over 300 academic credit courses that can be taken for interest and more than 40 courses scheduled this spring, there’s no shortage of options. While the full list can be found on our ‘All Credit Courses’ page, we’ve curated this selection of intriguing courses to spark your curiosity and ignite your passion for learning!
Whether you’re looking to advance your career, explore new interests, or broaden your horizons, these courses are designed to provide engaging and enriching experiences. With options across various disciplines and flexible delivery methods, there’s something for everyone. Choose from offerings at different campuses or opt for in-person or online classes to suit your schedule and preferences.
Non-degree students enjoy the flexibility of enrolling in university credit courses without the commitment of a full degree program. To learn more about enrolling, visit our “How to Register for Credit Courses” guide. But first, explore our featured courses for the Spring 2025 semester below and find the perfect fit for your learning journey!
Class Details:
Online, Deborah A. Wheeler & Dr. Geoffrey Rayner-Canham
Course Description:
Discover how chemistry affects your daily life—from food and cleaners to fuels and medications. Learn the basics of atomic structure, bonding, and chemical reactions while exploring real-world topics like plastics, detergents, and pharmaceuticals.
Why Enroll: See chemistry come alive through relatable, real-world examples.
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Online, Nelson A. Graham / Dr. Joshua A. Barrett / Dr. Daniel Banoub
Course Description:
Gain insight into today’s biggest global challenges—from climate change and sustainability to migration and economic globalization. Learn how geography helps us understand and respond to a rapidly changing world.
Why Enroll: Make sense of global issues through the lens of geography and data.
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Online, Dr. Mario Blaser
Course Description:
Examine the shared and diverse experiences of Indigenous peoples across the Americas. This course explores colonialism, resistance, and the ongoing fight for self-determination—offering a broader perspective on justice and reconciliation.
Why Enroll: Understand Indigenous struggles and resilience through a Pan-American lens.
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Online, Dr. Julie B. Pitcher Giles
Course Description:
Build a strong foundation in business with an overview of the Canadian business environment. Learn how key business functions like marketing, finance, operations, and HR intersect with real-world events and ethical decision-making.
Why Enroll: Gain practical business insights rooted in sustainability and current global issues.
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Online, Christine Clouston
Course Description:
Explore how businesses shape and are shaped by Canadian society. This course offers a dynamic introduction to core business functions—entrepreneurship, marketing, HR, finance, and accounting—within both profit and not-for-profit environments. You’ll also dive into critical issues like ethics, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility.
Why Enroll: Understand how businesses impact the world and how to lead responsibly.
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Online, Todd Barron / Dr. Cindy Whitten
Course Description:
Explore how society defines and responds to crime. This course introduces criminological theories, research methods, and the social forces that influence crime, justice, and public policy.
Why Enroll: Dive into the complexities behind crime and the systems built to address it.
Class Details:
Grenfell Campus, In Person
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10:00 - 11:15 AM, Dr. Kari L. Sawden
Also available online
Course Description:
Uncover the rich world of tradition and cultural expression through the lens of folklore. From oral storytelling to customs and rituals, you’ll analyze everyday traditions—including your own—through engaging assignments and media.
Why Enroll: Explore the hidden meanings behind everyday traditions and culture.
Class Details:
St. John's Campus, In Person
Tuesday, Thursday: 02:00 - 03:15 PM, Steph McIntyre
Course Description:
Start your coding journey with this beginner-friendly introduction to programming. Learn the basics of data types, algorithms, functions, file handling, and object-oriented design—all while building your problem-solving skills.
Why Enroll: Gain hands-on experience in programming, no prior knowledge required.
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Online, Dr. Felix Ayesu and Dr. Mark Hebert
Course Description:
Understand the science behind how we think, feel, and behave. This course covers the foundations of psychology including neuroscience, memory, perception, consciousness, and learning.
Why Enroll: Discover what makes the human mind work—and how psychology shapes everyday life.
Class Details:
St. John's Campus, In Person
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 - 10:50 AM & Tuesday, Thursday: 10:30 - 11:45 AM, Gary Young / Camilla Stoodley
Also available online.
Course Description:
Build your French language skills from the ground up. Designed for beginners or those with limited exposure, this course focuses on practical communication, pronunciation, and foundational grammar.
Why Enroll: Start speaking French with confidence and expand your cultural horizons
Class Details:
Online, Jenina MacGillivray
Course Description:
Investigate the moral responsibilities of the media in today’s world. Topics include censorship, free speech, propaganda, and the role of mass communication in democracy—all grounded in ethical theory.
Why Enroll: Critically assess the media’s impact on society through an ethical lens.
Class Details:
St. John's Campus, In Person
Spring 2025 - Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 09:00 - 09:50 AM & 10:00 - 10:50 AM
Course Description:
Explore the diversity and unity of life in this introduction to biology. Topics include evolution, ecosystems, and the biological processes that support all living organisms.
Why Enroll: Build a solid foundation in life sciences with real-world relevance.
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Online, Dr. Duane Button
Course Description:
Build strength and boost your well-being with this practical introduction to resistance training. Learn foundational exercises, effective training programs, and core principles to improve fitness, health, and everyday function. No prior experience needed—just a desire to get stronger and feel better.
Why Enroll: Learn how to train safely and effectively while supporting a healthier lifestyle.
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Online, Dr. Cynthia L. Boyd
Course Description:
Explore how technology shapes—and is shaped by—society. Topics include the rise of digital culture, science and innovation, and the social impacts of emerging technologies.
Why Enroll: Understand the relationship between technology and modern life from a sociological perspective.
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Online, Dr. Laura Jurgens
Course Description:
Discover the core beliefs and practices of major world religions. This course offers a respectful and comparative look at spiritual traditions and their influence on cultures and societies.
Why Enroll: Broaden your global awareness through the study of religion.
Explore, Learn, and Grow
These featured courses are just a glimpse of the exciting opportunities available to non-degree students this semester. For the full list of course offerings, check out our All Credit Courses page. You can also check out how to register for credit courses for more information.
Whether you're looking to gain professional skills, expand your knowledge, or dive into a new passion, there’s something here for everyone. Don't wait to start your learning journey—enroll today and make Spring 2025 your season of discovery and growth!
Got questions? Email us at – call@mun.ca for prompt support!