Need an extra unit to graduate? Give us two days.
These courses are designed to allow SDSU undergraduate students to earn extra units for graduation while at the same time learning about the latest trends and hot topics in a variety of areas. Courses are currently offered in political science, public administration, and sociology. Each course consists of only two class meetings; typically a Friday/Saturday combination. Community members are also welcome to enroll.
Location
Courses meet on the SDSU campus. Classroom numbers are listed with each course.
Schedule
Courses typically meet on a Friday evening and all day on Saturday of the following week. Specific start and end times vary. These courses are offered during the fall and spring terms. Additional courses may be added throughout the semester; check back for updates.
Course Level
These are undergraduate, upper-division courses. Each course is one unit.
Grading
Grading is on a Credit/No Credit basis. No letter grades will be assigned. Students must attend all meetings and complete all assignments to receive credit.
Registration
You may register online, by phone, by mail, or in person at the SDSU Global Campus Registration Office in the Gateway Center, facing Hardy Avenue.
Be sure to register early; courses may be cancelled if there are not enough students enrolled. Check with your advisor to confirm if a course meets your degree requirements.
Transferring Credit
Students from other universities should first check with their school to make sure these units will transfer. Approval is up to the receiving institution.
For more information, please contact oneunit.ces@sdsu.edu or call (619) 594-8272.
Student Success Stories
Professor Murren has real-world experience that he applied to this course to make it very interesting! I loved how it was a quick and easy way to get my one credit I needed to graduate. I definitely feel more informed now about best practices in regard to international development.
— Kaitlin Mayfield
I really enjoyed the course [Use of Mediation in Police Work]; it helped me graduate on time. The instructor was amazing. I learned way more than I expected — how mediation is used in many different settings such as large events like marches and speaking engagements. We learned the steps to mediation, then role-played how to mediate in particular situations. I highly recommend a one-unit course to anyone who is looking for one more unit.
— Shelby Brown
I took a one-unit sociology class with Professor Justin Brooks [Wrongful Convictions]. It was by far the best class I have taken at San Diego State. He offered refreshing viewpoints regarding our criminal justice system while ensuring that his students were informed and entertained. I HIGHLY recommend his class to any and all majors. He is profound and the class is a 10.
— Jade Settoon