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COURSES BY CATEGORY

Choose from courses in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Creative Writing, and Professional and Personal Development. Our evening, weekend, and online courses are scheduled to fit your busy lifestyle. All courses are taught by notable Stanford faculty and instructors, experienced professionals, and leaders in their fields.

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Code	Course Title	Qtr	Days	Format	Status
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Archaeology
ARC 109	Seven Wonders of the Ancient World	SU	M	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
Architecture
ARCH 04	Building the Renaissance: Architecture Across the World	SU	Th	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
Art History
ARTH 61	Introduction to Roman Art and Architecture	SU	T	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Art Studio: Audio, Video & Film
ART 42	Create and Edit Great Videos: From Script to Final Cut	SU	Th	Online	OpenAdd to cart
ART 43	Storycrafting for Podcasters	SU	T	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Art Studio: Drawing, Painting & Other Media
ART 13	Cultivating Creativity in the Everyday	SU	W	Online	OpenAdd to cart
ART 131	Drawing the Realistic Figure	SU	Th	On-campus	ClosedJoin Wait List
ART 231	Art and Anatomy: Drawing Rodin	SU	S	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
ART 232	The Design of Light and Dark: Text Art and Nōtan	SU	Th	Online	OpenAdd to cart
ART 25 W	Abstract Drawing	SU	F	Online	OpenAdd to cart
ART 29	Watercolor Essentials	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
ART 34	Farm to Palette: Watercolor Painting for Beginners	SU	T	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Art Studio: Photography
PHOTO 32	Introduction to iPhoneography: Using Your Smartphone to Make Extraordinary Images	SU	T	Online	OpenAdd to cart
PHOTO 75	Small Worlds: An Introduction to Close-Up Photography	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
PHOTO 78	Picture Your Life: Photographing Today for Tomorrow	SU	W	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Classics
CLA 84	Plato’s Republic and the Good Life	SU	W	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
Climate Change & Sustainability
CCS 02	Rising Tides, Shifting Landscapes: The Science of Climate Change	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Cultural Studies
CLS 134	Seven Materials That Made the Modern World	SU	T	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
CLS 160	Medicine in the Ancient Western World	SU	W	Online	OpenAdd to cart
MUS 200	K-Pop and the Global Stage	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
MUS 53	Taylor Swift and Millennial America	SU	W	Online	OpenAdd to cart
TECH 71	Wireless for the AI Age: An Introduction to Modern Systems	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Dance Studies
DAN 33	Introduction to Hip Hop Dance	SU	T	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
Film Studies
FLM 170	Film Noir: The Primacy of the Visual, 1940–49	SU	W	Online	OpenAdd to cart
FLM 91	Before They Stopped the Party: The Greatest Pre-Code Movies	SU	Th	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
Food & Drink
FD 03	Chocolate: From Commodity Crop to Ephemeral Luxury	SU	T	Online	OpenAdd to cart
FD 11	From Garden to Table: Cooking Without Recipes	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
History
CLS 160	Medicine in the Ancient Western World	SU	W	Online	OpenAdd to cart
HIS 01	‘Divorced, Beheaded, Died’: The Six Wives of Henry VIII	SU	W	Online	OpenAdd to cart
HIS 11	The History of Reproductive Rights in the United States	SU	Th	Online	OpenAdd to cart
International Studies
POL 177	Demystifying the Middle East	SU	Th	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Languages
FRN 01	Beginning French: Part I	SU	W	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
SPA 01	Beginning Spanish: Part I	SU	TTh	Online	OpenAdd to cart
SPA 03	Beginning Spanish: Part III	SU	MW	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Literature
LIT 88	What Dreams May Come: Hamlet Up Close	SU	T	Online	OpenAdd to cart
LIT 89	Jane Austen's Rise: Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, and Mansfield Park	SU	Th	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Mathematics
MATH 19	Discover the Hidden Math of Modern Life	SU	T	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Medicine
MED 102	Cancer Biology: Recent Developments in Research and Treatment	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
MED 39	Exercise Theory and Design for Health and Fitness	SU	T	Online	OpenAdd to cart
MED 83	Introduction to Anatomy at Stanford Medicine: Exploring the Thorax	SU	S	On-campus	ClosedJoin Wait List
Music Studies
MUS 200	K-Pop and the Global Stage	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
MUS 201	I Hear America Singing: American Opera Takes the Stage	SU	Th	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
MUS 53	Taylor Swift and Millennial America	SU	W	Online	OpenAdd to cart
MUS 80	Come Hear Uncle John’s Band: The Music and Culture of the Grateful Dead	SP	T	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Music Studio
MUS 105	Play the Ukulele: Rock, Pop, and Folk	SU	M	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
Philosophy
CLA 84	Plato’s Republic and the Good Life	SU	W	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
PHI 122	The Nature of You: Exploring Individuality and Reality	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
PHI 131	Faith, Hope, and Love: Virtues for an Age of Uncertainty	SU	T	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Psychology
PSY 09	Stress: The Double Agent	SU	W	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Science
CCS 02	Rising Tides, Shifting Landscapes: The Science of Climate Change	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
CLS 134	Seven Materials That Made the Modern World	SU	T	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
MATH 19	Discover the Hidden Math of Modern Life	SU	T	Online	OpenAdd to cart
MED 102	Cancer Biology: Recent Developments in Research and Treatment	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
MED 39	Exercise Theory and Design for Health and Fitness	SU	T	Online	OpenAdd to cart
MED 83	Introduction to Anatomy at Stanford Medicine: Exploring the Thorax	SU	S	On-campus	ClosedJoin Wait List
Sports
SPT 124	So You Want to Work in Sports?	SU	W	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Wellness & Health: Emotional & Mental Health
WELL 38	The Neuroscience of Leadership and Emotional Mastery	SU	T	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Wellness & Health: Life Design
WELL 26	Navigating Midlife for Women: Reinvent, Rediscover, Relaunch	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
WELL 40	Living with Purpose	SU	W	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
Wellness & Health: Mindfulness
WELL 14	Playful Mindfulness: A Journey to Everyday Confidence, Calm, and Connection	SU	Th	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
Wellness & Health: Physical Health & Well-Being
MED 39	Exercise Theory and Design for Health and Fitness	SU	T	Online	OpenAdd to cart
PSY 09	Stress: The Double Agent	SU	W	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Creative Writing
Genre
CW 111	Genealogy of the Spirit: Autofiction Workshop	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
CW 73 W	Getting to the Heart of the Story: Romance Novel Workshop	SU	W	Online	OpenAdd to cart
FICT 110 W	The Art of Speculative Storytelling: Science Fiction and Fantasy Workshop	SU	T	Online	OpenAdd to cart
FICT 38 W	The Past Is Never Past: Historical Fiction Workshop	SU	Th	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Memoir & Creative Nonfiction
CNF 63 W	Getting Started in Creative Nonfiction: A Ticket to the Truth	SU	Th	Online	OpenAdd to cart
CW 111	Genealogy of the Spirit: Autofiction Workshop	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
MEM 116	The Self and Beyond: Memoir Workshop	SU	W	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
MEM 117 W	Crafting Resonance: Personal Essay Workshop	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
MEM 118	The Language of Grief: A Generative Writing Course	SU	Th	Online	OpenAdd to cart
MEM 199	Take the Next Steps: Memoir Workshop	SU	T	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Memoir Writing Certificate
MWCA 001	Application to the Memoir Writing Certificate Program	SP		Online	OpenAdd to cart
Narrative Craft
CW 76 W	Mastering Subplot in Novels and Memoirs	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
FICT 138 W	Voice in Fiction: Style, Dialogue, and Point of View	SU	W	Online	OpenAdd to cart
FICT 146	Make a Scene: The Essence of Storytelling	SU	S	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
Novel
CW 111	Genealogy of the Spirit: Autofiction Workshop	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
CW 73 W	Getting to the Heart of the Story: Romance Novel Workshop	SU	W	Online	OpenAdd to cart
FICT 110 W	The Art of Speculative Storytelling: Science Fiction and Fantasy Workshop	SU	T	Online	OpenAdd to cart
FICT 115	Writing You Can't Put Down: Breakout Fiction Workshop	SU	T	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
NVL 199 W	Plot and Structure: Novel Workshop for Manuscripts in Progress	SU	W	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Novel Writing Certificate
NWCA 001	Application to the Novel Writing Certificate Program	SP		Online	OpenAdd to cart
OWC 210 A	One-on-One Tutorial: Memoir	SU		Online	OpenAdd to cart
OWC 310 A	One-on-One Tutorial: Novel	SU		Online	OpenAdd to cart
Poetry
POET 42	Poetry as Play: Poetry Workshop	SU	M	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
POET 46	How to "Line Dance": Poetry Workshop	SU	W	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Prompt-Driven Writing
CNF 63 W	Getting Started in Creative Nonfiction: A Ticket to the Truth	SU	Th	Online	OpenAdd to cart
CW 17 WA	Establishing a Creative Writing Practice	SU	T	Online	OpenAdd to cart
CW 17 WB	Establishing a Creative Writing Practice	SU	T	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Publishing
CW 112	From Manuscript to Marketplace: A Publishing Intensive for Novelists and Memoirists	SU	SSu	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
CW 28 W	From Writer to Author: Navigating the Twisty Path to Publication	SU	Th	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Reading Like a Writer
CW 170	Reading as a Writer	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Short Story
CW 111	Genealogy of the Spirit: Autofiction Workshop	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
CW 73 W	Getting to the Heart of the Story: Romance Novel Workshop	SU	W	Online	OpenAdd to cart
FICT 110 W	The Art of Speculative Storytelling: Science Fiction and Fantasy Workshop	SU	T	Online	OpenAdd to cart
FICT 115	Writing You Can't Put Down: Breakout Fiction Workshop	SU	T	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
FICT 78	The Short Story for Absolute Beginners	SU	Th	Online	OpenAdd to cart
FICT 89	Flash Fiction Workshop: Lightning on the Page	SU	W	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Professional & Personal Development
Business: Entrepreneurship & Innovation
BUS 28	Funding a New Enterprise: Learn from Experienced Silicon Valley Practitioners	SU	W	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
BUS 296	Product-Market Fit: From Idea to Real-World Adoption	SU	M	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
BUS 74	Principles of Invention and Innovation in the Age of AI	SU	TS	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
Business: Finance & Investing
BUS 195	Essentials of Wealth Management	SU	M	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
BUS 270	Financial Basics for Business Management	SU	Th	Online	OpenAdd to cart
BUS 64	Taxes: Building and Maintaining Wealth	SU	W	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
Business: Leadership & Management
BUS 110	Leadership Workshop for Women: Strategies and Skills for Excellence	SU	SSu	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
BUS 126 W	Navigate the Workplace: Managing Up, Down, and Across	SU	T	Online	OpenAdd to cart
BUS 168	Strengths-Based Leadership: Increase Your Impact and Thrive	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
BUS 186	Building Mindset Skills for Leadership Success	SU	SSu	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
BUS 263	Negotiation Mastery: Achieve Outstanding Results and Relationships	SU	S	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
BUS 290	Designing a Fractional Leadership Career	SU	SSu	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
BUS 298	Technology Leadership in the Age of AI: Product, Platform, and P&L	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
WELL 38	The Neuroscience of Leadership and Emotional Mastery	SU	T	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Business: Marketing
BUS 04	Brand Bravery: Telling Stories That Have Impact	SU	Th	Online	OpenAdd to cart
BUS 125	Build Your Expert Brand: Content Fundamentals for Professionals	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
BUS 292	Social Media for Organizations: Strategy, Engagement, and Impact	SU	T	Online	OpenAdd to cart
BUS 299	Foundations of Product Marketing	SU	W	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Business: Product Management
BUS 151	AI Tools and Strategies for Modern Product Managers	SU	W	Online	Cancelled
BUS 299	Foundations of Product Marketing	SU	W	Online	OpenAdd to cart
BUS 302	AI-Driven Product Development: Tools, Strategy, and Prototyping	SU	Th	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
Business: Project Management
BUS 301	Project Management Essentials: Core Concepts and Practical Tools	SU	SSu	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
Communication
COM 105	Unscripted Presence: A Public Speaking Workshop	SU	S	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
COM 106	Trust on the Line: Mastering Crisis Communication	SU	S	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
COM 120	The Art of Effective Storytelling: Techniques and Secrets	SU	Th	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
COM 19	Building Interpersonal Skills: An Experiential Workshop	SU	F-M	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
COM 63	The Right to Speak: Finding and Freeing Your Natural Voice	SU	W	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
COM 66	Think on Your Feet: An Improviser’s Guide to Business and Communication	SU	SSu	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
COM 80 W	Powerful Presentations: Design for Maximum Impact	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
COM 81	Nonverbal Communication: The Power of Body Language and Voice	SU	SSu	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
COM 91	Become an Empowered and Confident Communicator	SU	S	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
DSN 41	The Improv Playbook: Tools for Unlocking Creativity	SU	W	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Design
COM 80 W	Powerful Presentations: Design for Maximum Impact	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
DSN 41	The Improv Playbook: Tools for Unlocking Creativity	SU	W	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Technology: AI & Machine Learning
TECH 27	Applied Machine Learning with Python	SU	Th	Online	OpenAdd to cart
TECH 35	Harnessing the Power of AI Agents	SU	T	Online	ClosedJoin Wait List
TECH 77	Modern AI Architectures: From RNNs to Chatbots	SU	W	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Technology: AI Strategy, Policy & Impact
TECH 50 H	Demystifying AI: Insights from the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence	SU	T	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
TECH 50 Z	Demystifying AI: Insights from the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence	SU	T	Online	OpenAdd to cart
TECH 75	AI and Accountability: How to Evaluate and Use Artificial Intelligence	SU	Th	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Technology: Computing & Data Foundations
TECH 19	A Practical Introduction to Python: From Fundamentals to AI Applications	SU	T	Online	OpenAdd to cart
TECH 46	Beginning Programming in Python	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
Technology: Product & Applied Technology
TECH 114	AI for Leaders: Foundations, Strategy, and Applied Use Cases	SU	SSu	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
TECH 36 A	Vibe Coding: Using AI for Programming	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart
TECH 36 B	Vibe Coding: Using AI for Programming	SU	Th	Online	OpenAdd to cart
TECH 73	Applied Enterprise AI: Building Real-World Impact at Scale	SU	W	Online	OpenAdd to cart
TECH 74	The AI-Enabled Professional: The Art and Science of Building AI Workflows	SU	T	On-campus	OpenAdd to cart
Technology: Systems & Emerging Technologies
TECH 71	Wireless for the AI Age: An Introduction to Modern Systems	SU	M	Online	OpenAdd to cart