Lifelong Learning @ UNB
UNB College of Extended Learning

Summer is the perfect time to gain new skills, fast-track your degree, or lighten your fall course load. Whether you're looking to boost your resume, improve your writing, master a new programming language, or dive into a fascinating subject, UNB's featured summer courses can help you develop valuable skills for your academic and professional future.

Here's a look at some key skills you can build this summer—and the courses that will help you get there!

Sharpen your business & marketing skills

🚀 Courses:

• Principles of Marketing (ADM 1313) | Learn the fundamentals of consumer behavior, branding, and strategic marketing.
• Investments (ADM 4425/MBA 6425) | Understand how financial markets work and develop investment strategies.

💡 Skills gained:

✔ Business decision-making 
✔ Market analysis & strategy 
✔ Financial literacy & investment planning

Strengthen your writing & communication

✍ Course:

• Fundamentals of Clear Writing (ENGL 1103) | Develop the ability to write persuasively and clearly—an essential ability for any career!

💡 Skills Gained:

✔ Professional & academic writing 
✔ Critical thinking & clarity in communication 
✔ Persuasive & research-based writing

Develop critical thinking & historical perspectives

🏛 Courses:

• A History of the Climate Movement (HIST 3624) | Understand the global impact of environmental activism.
• Belief Systems in Medieval Europe (HIST 1008) | Explore how past religious beliefs shaped societies.
• Ancient Spectacle (CLAS 3943) | Study entertainment and society in ancient civilizations.

💡 Skills gained:

✔ Analytical thinking & research 
✔ Understanding historical & cultural influences 
✔ Effective argumentation & problem-solving

Enhance your STEM & analytical abilities

🔬 Courses:

• Calculus I: Differential Calculus (MATH 1003) | Master mathematical concepts used in science, engineering, and economics.

💡 Skills gained:

✔ Logical reasoning & mathematical modeling 
✔ Data interpretation & research

Boost your psychology & social science knowledge

🧠 Courses:

• Introductory Psychology I (PSYC 1003), Introduction to Psychology I (PSYC 1013) or Introductory Psychology II (PSYC 1004) | Gain insights into human behavior and mental processes.
• Diversity and Culture in Psychology (PSYC 3453) | Explore cultural influences on psychological development.
• Changing Behaviour (PSYC 3493) | Learn the science behind habit formation and behavior modification.
• Human Sexuality (In-person - PSYC 3043) or Human Sexuality (Online - PSYC 3343) | Understand the biological, psychological, and social aspects of human sexuality.

💡 Skills gained:

✔ Understanding human behavior & mental processes 
✔ Research & data analysis in social sciences 
✔ Cultural competency & diversity awareness

Build knowledge in health, sport & wellness leadership

🏃‍♀️ Courses:

• Mindfulness and Health (KIN 3202) | Discover how mindfulness practices support mental and physical well-being.
• Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (KIN 3051) | Learn how to recognize, manage, and prevent injuries in athletic and recreational settings.
• Management of Sport, Recreation and Wellness Organizations (RSS 2011) | Gain practical leadership skills and explore how sport, recreation, and wellness organizations are managed.

💡 Skills gained:

✔ Ethical reasoning in sport and recreation
✔ Stress management & wellness strategies
✔ Injury prevention & care
✔ Leadership & organizational management 
✔ Program planning in health and recreation

Gain practical technology & coding skills

💻 Courses:

• Introduction to Computer Programming in Python (CS 1063) | Learn one of the most in-demand programming languages.

💡 Skills gained:

✔ Python programming & coding logic 
✔ Problem-solving with technology 
✔ Software development fundamentals

Explore ecology & environmental science

🌿 Courses:

• Wildlife Ecotourism (BIOL 3015) | Discover the intersection of ecology, tourism, and conservation.

💡 Skills gained:

✔ Environmental awareness & conservation strategies 
✔ Ecological research & data analysis 
✔ Sustainable tourism & ethical decision-making

📅 Sessions start in May, June & July—don't wait to register!
🔗 Explore courses & register now: https://www.unb.ca/cel/credit/term-based/