New year, new start-Spring enrollment underway at Mat-Su College

Though there is fresh snow on the ground and holiday shopping to do, it isn’t too early to think about the upcoming college term at Mat-Su College (MSC). Spring registration is open at MSC and classes are already filling up. Spring classes start on January 13 and with the new year you can make a new start.

MSC offers a wide range of classes. MaryCatherine Harmon, MSC Director of Academic Affairs says, “Whether you’re looking to gain new skills, dive into a fresh subject, or meet like-minded peers, now’s your chance to expand your horizons and make this semester unforgettable.”

Check out these classes that can help you understand and communicate with the world around you.

Sociology A201: Social Problems and Solutions

Do you want to really understand the challenges our society is facing? In this course you can engage in discussion and critique so you can reflect on what matters most to you in your community and help be the change we really need.

WRTG A212: Writing and the Professions

When we write in professional situations, we need to thoroughly understand our audience, purpose, and context. This course looks at the different genres you are most likely to encounter in professional environments, including proposals and feasibility studies, as well as some of the research techniques you'll need to persuade your audiences.

Women's & Gender Studies A201: Introduction to Gender and Sexuality Studies

Did you know seatbelts were designed for male bodies? Do you know what the glass ceiling is? We are all gendered and sexual beings. This course is for anyone and everyone to join together and dive into our individual understandings to challenge what we think we know to better understand the world around

ENGL A203: British Narratives of Power and Global Change

British literature has been a powerful force in how cultures around the world view themselves. For example, how has imperial literature impacted how we see power and its relation to other cultures? Literature is part of the very fabric of who we are in any society, and this course will study the intersection of power and text in British literature.

WRTG A213: Writing and the Sciences

This course will help you understand the conventions and expectations of different discourse communities. Scientific writing in particular covers a wide spectrum of disciplines, all of which draw off of different conventions... learn to navigate these conventions in literature reviews, critiques, and analyses.

Harmon says “Opportunities start here and we have amazing classes with open spots waiting for you!”

You can search all of the classes offered at MSC or schedule an appointment with a MSC academic and/or financial aid advisor at www.matsu.alaska.edu or by calling 907-745-9762.