2026 Summer Term Dates
2026 summer courses will be offered asynchronously and online to provide maximal flexibility for students.*
June Term
- Monday June 1 – Thursday June 25
- Final Exam – Friday June 26
July Term
- Monday June 29 – Thursday July 23
- Final Exam – Friday July 24
*Nursing courses are in-person.
2026 Summer Term Courses
June Term
- BIOL 129 – The Human Machine (Kimberly Cox) A study of the human body and how it works through detailed analyses of its organ systems. Special emphasis will be placed on structure-function relationships and issues relevant to health and disease. Laboratories will stress anatomical and physiological investigation of body functions. Intended for non-majors.
- BUSN 383 – T: Entrepreneurial VentureDevelopment (Berina Yerkic-Husejnovic) This course offers a theoretical and practical overview of how new ventures are conceived, developed, and brought to market. Students will learn the principles of designing and managing both service- and product-based ventures, with a focus on customer analysis, value proposition development, and iterative design. The course introduces methodologies such as design thinking and agile project management, emphasizing the role of customer feedback in continuous improvement and innovation. By the end of the course, students will develop and present a service or product concept supported by customer insights, market analysis, and an implementation plan. This course counts as an elective in the Management concentration for the Business major. Prerequisite: BUSN 111, not open to freshmen.
- BUSN 388 – Digital and Social Media Marketing (Inigo Arroniz) Companies are increasingly shifting their marketing efforts to digital technologies such as search engines, social media and mobile. These technologies influence customers and have an impact on firm performance. It is important for business students to understand some of these digital strategies and familiarize themselves with some of the technologies underlying them. This course is an introductory undergraduate level elective course designed to provide insights into some of the marketing strategies using Internet-based (digital) technologies. Prerequisite:BUSN 380 or BUSN 350.
- CHEM 118 – The Chemistry of Food and Cooking (Nora Green) This integrated lecture and lab course intended for non-science majors introduces the chemical composition of food. Topics include the chemical structure of nutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, fat), chemical properties and reactions of various foods, food preparation techniques, sensory perception, and food additives. Laboratory exercises will be a combination of traditional laboratory exercises and edible experiments.
- COMM 210 – Public Speaking (Samuel T. Allen) This course provides guidance and practice in the fundamentals of public speaking in a variety of contexts, with the objective to help each student become a more effective and confident oral communicator. Students develop clearly expressed, organized ideas, and deliver them in an effective manner. While speech theory is included in the course, emphasis is on the practical application of public speaking. Offered every semester.
- COMM 215 – Interpersonal and Small GroupCommunication (Nthemba Mutua Mambo) Human beings are wired to seek belonging and connection with others. This course analyzes the various types and styles of communication in interpersonal and small group contexts, focusing on theories of interpersonal and small group communication as well as practical application. Throughout the semester, students will collaborate in small teams and explore such topics as the importance of both verbal and nonverbal communication, team member roles and styles of leadership, how culture affects our interactions in various contexts, and best practices in group decision-making and conflict resolution. Offered every semester.
- CSCI 106 – Exploring Quantitative Analysis (La Toria Tookes) In this course, students explore introductory data collection and data analysis techniques common in the business environment. The emphasis of this course is problem-solving and interpretation of quantitative information using spreadsheet applications. Topics covered include formula development, multiple and external datasets, accounting functions, financial data analysis, linear regression, and what-if analysis.
- ECON 202 – Principles of Macroeconomics (Mehmet Ezer) An introductory treatment of the basic concepts, methodology, and analytical tools that relate to the operation of a modern economic system. The emphasis is primarily macro. Topics covered include supply and demand analysis, economic activities of government, national income accounting, employment theory, commercial banking, monetary and fiscal policy, and economic growth. Prerequisite: ECON 201.
- EDUC 321 – Educational Psychology (Erin McDonnell-Jones) A study of human growth and development (physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and moral) through the adolescent period. Other major topics include theories of learning, intelligence, motivation, higher level cognitive processes, and student diversity. Brain-based learning and 21st century frameworks are modeled through classroom practices. This course enables students to apply psychological principles to the educational process and classroom teaching. Units on assessment, measurement and evaluation; and recognizing, reporting, and responding to child abuse and neglect are included. Required course for all education programs. Students must complete 10 hours of fieldwork at a K-12 school, which requires a criminal background check. There is a charge of $50 for the background check. Offered fall and spring terms. Prerequisites: EDUC 220 or PSYC 201.
- LATN 111 – Elementary Latin (Bart Natoli) The essentials of Latin grammar with emphasis on forms and syntax and the reading of simple Latin prose.
- MUSC 101 – Understanding Music (Brian Coffill) This course examines how music works. Students will learn the central concepts of Western music theory (rhythm, meter, pitch, notation, harmony, and harmonic function), and how those concepts apply to writing music. Emphasis will be placed on developing basic musical literacy and a vocabulary for understanding musical language. No previous musical experience is required.
- MUSC 275 – History of Jazz (Marlysse Simmons) This course explores the origins and transformations of jazz in the United States. Students will examine the musical language of jazz and the individuals who have contributed to the diversity and breadth of this distinctly American music.
July Term
- BIOL 151 – Biological Diversity (Ray Schmidt) An introduction to the major concepts in conservation biology. The course will examine the diversity found in species, communities, and ecosystems; judge the economic and ethical value of biological diversity to humans; investigate regions of the Earth where most biodiversity is found; and evaluate current policies used to protect biodiversity. Material from a range of disciplines will be covered, including biology, ecology, mathematics, social science, and public policy.
- CLAS 112 – Medical & Technical Termsfrom Greek and Latin (Thomas Rose) The ancient Greek and Latin languages account for some 90% of the technical terms used in many scientific and professional fields, perhaps most of all in medicine. The study of the Greek and Latin roots of technical terminology develops a rich and precise daily-use vocabulary, which leads to increased reading comprehension and better consumer awareness. This course is especially valuable vocabulary training for students entering technical, scientific, and medical professions. This class is taught in English. No prior knowledge of Greek or Latin is required.
- COMM 215 – Interpersonal and Small GroupCommunication (Matthew Lindia) Human beings are wired to seek belonging and connection with others. This course analyzes the various types and styles of communication in interpersonal and small group contexts, focusing on theories of interpersonal and small group communication as well as practical application. Throughout the semester, students will collaborate in small teams and explore such topics as the importance of both verbal and nonverbal communication, team member roles and styles of leadership, how culture affects our interactions in various contexts, and best practices in group decision-making and conflict resolution. Offered every semester.
- ECON 324 – Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory (Mehmet Ezer) This course is designed to provide students with a structured and analytically sound understanding of key issues in macroeconomics, including economic growth, unemployment, inflation, and business-cycle fluctuations. Monetary and fiscal policies are discussed. Along the way, students will also gain exposure to modeling techniques that are at the heart of modern macroeconomic theory. Prerequisites: ECON 201- 202.
- EDUC 325 – Classroom Management (Donia Spott) This course examines best practices for creating and maintaining caring, respectful classroom communities in which learners feel safe, valued, and welcomed as they grow both academically and socially. Through a focus on proactive, interactive, and reflective decision-making skills, this course will strengthen students’ understanding of the relationships between the classroom environment, classroom behavior, and learning. Students will build the tools and dispositions for successful classroom management. Prerequisites: EDUC 220
- FILM 254 – New Turkish Cinema (Mine Eren) Since the mid-1990s, Turkish cinema has witnessed a revival via commercial and art house films by world-caliber artists such as Ceylan, Ustaoglu, and Akin. These cinema auteurs have won prestigious awards not only at home but also at international film festivals receiving acclaim from critics around the world. This course is designed to offer a coherent overview of the new cinema of Turkey with a selection of films representing a multitude of voices and perspectives. Students will look at the work of key film directors and develop a critical understanding of contemporary issues that Turkey faces today – Ataturk’s legacy and the rise of political Islam, Turkey’s possible membership in the European Union, issues of identity (national, ethnic, class-based, gender, sexuality), and Turkey’s role in the Middle East.
- JAPN 260 – Contemporary Japan (Yoshiko Paris) This course is an in-depth exploration of modern Japanese culture and society; no previous knowledge of Japan or Japanese is necessary. Topics covered include education, crime, sexuality, international relations, popular culture, the environment, the 2020 Olympics, and Japan’s imperial family, among others. By the conclusion of the course, students should have a comprehensive understanding of contemporary Japanese society. Evaluation will be determined on the basis of discussion, in-class writing assignments, and a final project.
- LATN 112 – Elementary Latin (Bart Natoli) Further study of Latin grammar and the reading of selections of prose and poetry.
- MATH 113 – Introduction to Statistics (Michelle Rittenhouse) A computer-intensive version of MATH 111. Students may not receive credit for successful completion of MATH 111 and MATH113. They may receive a total of seven hours of credit for successful completion of a combination of MATH 111 and BIOL 350, or MATH 113 and BIOL 350. However, the two statistics courses may not be used together to fulfill the collegiate requirement in mathematics.
- MUSC 101 – Understanding Music (Brian Coffill) This course examines how music works. Students will learn the central concepts of Western music theory (rhythm, meter, pitch, notation, harmony, and harmonic function), and how those concepts apply to writing music. Emphasis will be placed on developing basic musical literacy and a vocabulary for understanding musical language. No previous musical experience is required.
- PSYC 201 – Research Methods in Psychology (Tara Barricella) This is an intensive course designed to help the student develop a firm foundation in research methods and statistical analysis. It provides a broad conceptual framework and a set of skills that together support critical thinking in upper-level psychology courses. The course covers a range of methodological approaches (e.g., experimentation, systematic observation, and survey) and statistical procedures (e.g., chi square, correlation, t-tests, and analysis of variance) common in psychology. It includes substantial laboratory, computer, and writing components. This course should be taken as the second course in the department for all students planning to major in psychology. Prerequisite: C- or better in PSYC 200.
- PSYC 353 – Child and AdolescentPsychopathology (Barry Hewett) This course provides an overview of deviance in normal psychological growth and development as influenced by an interaction of heredity, experience, and familial and social environments. Theory and research as related to diagnoses, treatment, and outcome of psychological disorders prevalent among children and adolescents are the focus of this course. Other topics considered include social and legal issues, and influences of gender and ethnicity as applied to this topic. Prerequisites: PSYC 200 and PSYC 201.
Registration Information
Current RMC Students
Currently enrolled RMC students in good standing may register for June or July Term classes via MyMaconWeb until the add/drop deadlines (June 3 for June Term, and July 1 for July term).
Non-RMC Students
You can review schedules and course descriptions on MyMaconWeb. To register for courses, please complete the Non-Degree Seeking Application.
For students not currently enrolled at RMC, admission to RMC’s Summer Terms does not constitute admission to the college’s degree program. However, credit from all courses successfully completed during summer terms may be applied towards a Randolph-Macon College degree should you be admitted to the college’s degree program. Transfer of credits from RMC’s summer terms to another college or university is subject to the policies of that institution.
2026 Summer Add/Drop Deadlines
The deadline for adding or dropping a June Term course is Wednesday, June 3. This is also the deadline for receiving a partial refund. The last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Friday, June 12.
The deadline for adding or dropping a July Term course is Wednesday, July 1. This is also the deadline for receiving a partial refund. The last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Friday, July 10.
Contact studentaccounts@rmc.edu for information regarding refunds or credits.
Cancellation Policy
RMC reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment. If a course is cancelled, students will be notified by email.
