by Nune Gazdhyan
Staff Writer
For students who wish to further their education instead of taking a break in January, the University of La Verne is offering classes during interterm. January interterm will start on Jan. 4 and wrap up on Jan. 29.
But when the January interterm schedule is broken down according to each department, the overall number of classes offered by them is limited.
There is one anthropology class; two art classes; one behavioral science class; two biology classes; three chemistry classes; two core classes; one computer science class; four economics classes; three English classes; one French literature class; one geography class; three history classes; one humanities class; one journalism class; one literature class; one math class; four miscellaneous classes; one music class; two psychology classes; one religion class; one sociology class; two theater classes; and one philosophy class.
While comparing the total number of January classes offered this year to that of last year’s there were five more classes last year.
“I wish there were more classes. I don’t think that we’re trying to limit the number of classes on purpose,” said Dr. John Gingrich, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
There are 63 classes being offered with many varieties. Everything from folk and social dancing to fieldwork in the Amazon to personal finance will be available.
“Hopefully 80 percent of the students will return for interterm. Everybody should take advantage of it,” said Marilyn Davies, registrar.
Pre-registration for interterm will start on Monday. Interested students should consult with their academic advisers regarding the classes they should take. A maximum of five semester hours can be taken.
“It’s a good way for students to concentrate on their studies, because the classes are very condensed,” said Davies.
Since interterm is only four weeks long it is designed to be labor-intensive. Students spend longer hours in class and will be expected to spend more time on assignments.
“The classes were chosen by ULV faculty. They chose appropriate classes that could be condensed into four weeks and the availability of instructors,” said Davies.
Interterm is included in the fall tuition and does not cost extra to enroll.
“It’s part of my tuition. I can get ahead on my credits,” said sophomore Deserie Gallegos.
While it seems that interterm is packed with classes, in reality there are only 45 classes that can be taken without any restrictions. There are 15 classes that are open to students in specific majors, there are also study trips that cost extra, there are courses that require a lab and there are courses that require prerequisites.
