Courses

COURSES BY CATEGORY

Choose from courses in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Creative Writing, and Professional and Personal Development. Our evening classes, weekend workshops, 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	Status	Online
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Archaeology
ARC 02	Archaeology and the Bible	SU	Th	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
ARC 17 W	The Art and Archaeology of Pompeii	SU		OpenAdd to cart	OnlineClass
Art History
ARTH 09	Great Artistic Rivals: Catalysts for Creativity	SU	Th	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
ARTH 11	Ten Masters of Modern and Contemporary Art: From René Magritte to Cindy Sherman	SU	T	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
Art Studio: Drawing & Painting
ART 119 W	Drawing Inspiration: Developing a Creative Practice	SU		OpenAdd to cart	OnlineClass
ART 132	Drawing the Realistic Portrait	SU	Th	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
ART 187	Painting from Observation	SU	T	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
ART 22	Beginning Drawing	SU	T	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
ART 99	Portrait Painting: Three Paintings, Three Ways	SU	Th	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
Art Studio: Photography
PHOTO 07	The Basics of Digital Photography	SU	M	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
PHOTO 10 W	The Daily Photograph: Developing Your Creative Intuition	SU		OpenAdd to cart	OnlineClass
PHOTO 199	Intermediate Photography: Beyond the Basics (CANCELLED)	SU	W	Cancelled	OnCampusClass
WSP 294 A	An Introduction to iPhoneography: Using Your Smartphone to Make Extraordinary Images	SU	S	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
WSP 294 B	An Introduction to iPhoneography: Using Your Smartphone to Make Extraordinary Images	SU	Su	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
WSP 298	Visual Storytelling: Creating a Narrative Through Photography	SU	FS	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
Art Studio: Video & Film
VID 310	Lights, Camera, Action! A Hands-On Introduction to Video Production	SU	MS	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
VID 42	Editing Video from Start to Finish	SU	Th	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
WSP 341	Shoot, Edit, and Produce Your Own Video with the iPhone	SU	SSu	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
Classics
CLA 133	Euripides, Our Contemporary: A Stanford Repertory Theater Course	SU	W	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
CLA 53 W	Greek Mythology: Gods and Heroes in Texts and Contexts	SU		OpenAdd to cart	OnlineClass
Cultural Studies
CLS 85	Northern Crimes: Scandinavian Murder Mysteries in Literature and Film	SU	T	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
Current Events
POL 115	Forces of Change in the Middle East	SU	Th	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
Film Studies
FLM 120	Noir Done Right: The Uncensored Film Noir of France	SU	Th	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
FLM 121	Masterpieces of Asian Cinema: An Introduction to the Auteurs of India, China, and Japan	SU	W	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
History
HIS 177 W	The History of Wine	SU		OpenAdd to cart	OnlineClass
WSP 353	Cities of Intrigue: Vienna, Prague, Budapest, and Istanbul	SU	S	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
Languages
CHN 01	Beginning Chinese I	SU	TTh	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
FRN 01	Beginning French I	SU	MW	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
ITA 01	Beginning Italian I	SU	TTh	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
SPA 01	Beginning Spanish I	SU	MW	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
Literature
LIT 08	George Eliot’s Middlemarch: The Great English Novel	SU	T	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
LIT 120	John Steinbeck for Our Time	SU	M	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
LIT 38 W	Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace	SU		OpenAdd to cart	OnlineClass
Mathematics
STAT 05	Statistics for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science: An Introduction	SU	T	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
Music
MUS 08	Five Great Composers: Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, Stravinsky, and Gershwin	SU	W	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
MUS 40	An Introduction to Puccini: The Most Widely Performed Opera Composer Today	SU	M	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
Philosophy
PHI 104	The Philosophical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence	SU	Th	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
Science
BIO 03 W	Diet and Gene Expression: You Are What You Eat	SU		ClosedJoin Wait List	OnlineClass
BIO 85	Designer Biology: The Science, Technology, and Promise of Genetic Engineering	SU	W	Cancelled	OnCampusClass
SCI 01	An Introduction to Data Science	SU	Th	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
SCI 09	The Science of Making Conscientious Food Choices (CANCELLED)	SU	W	Cancelled	OnCampusClass
SCI 39	Exercise Theory and Design for Health and Performance	SU	Th	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
SCI 48	An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: How Neuroscience Is Creating Smarter Technologies	SU	M	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
SCI 52	Artificial Intelligence: An Introduction to Neural Networks and Deep Learning	SU	T	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
SCI 53	Artificial Intelligence and Science Fiction: What Sci-Fi Films and TV Shows Can Tell Us About Our Future World	SU	W	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
WSP 198	An Introduction to Neurological Disorders: ALS, Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Epilepsy, and More	SU	SSu	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
Creative Writing
Online Creative Writing
CNF 03 W	Creative Nonfiction, Book III: The Turning Point	SU		Cancelled	OnlineClass
CNF 122 W	Creative Nonfiction: Finding the Universal in the Particular	SU		ClosedJoin Wait List	OnlineClass
CNF 47 W	Memoir and Personal Essays That Matter	SU		OpenAdd to cart	OnlineClass
CNF 47 WB	Memoir and Personal Essays That Matter	SU		OpenAdd to cart	OnlineClass
CNF 65 W	Giving Voice: Writing About Characters and Experiences in Your Everyday Life (CANCELLED)	SU		Cancelled	OnlineClass
EGL 17 WA	Establishing a Creative Writing Practice	SU		OpenAdd to cart	OnlineClass
EGL 17 WB	Establishing a Creative Writing Practice	SU		OpenAdd to cart	OnlineClass
EGL 20 W	Sentence by Sentence: Creating Your Style	SU		ClosedJoin Wait List	OnlineClass
EGL 24 W	Publishing Options in Today's Book Publishing Industry: What's Right for You?	SU		ClosedJoin Wait List	OnlineClass
EGL 96 W	Overcoming Writing Blocks and Procrastination	SU		OpenAdd to cart	OnlineClass
FICT 128 W	Short Story Writing: Discovering the Material to Write Compelling Stories	SU		OpenAdd to cart	OnlineClass
FICT 49 W	Writing the Groundbreaking Young Adult Novel	SU		ClosedJoin Wait List	OnlineClass
FICT 50 W	A Map to Writing Success: Creating a Story That Works	SU		ClosedJoin Wait List	OnlineClass
FICT 59 W	Getting Closer: The Art of Intimacy in the Short Story	SU		ClosedJoin Wait List	OnlineClass
FICT 63 W	Romancing the Page: Writing the Romance Novel	SU		OpenAdd to cart	OnlineClass
NVL 163 W	Writing Your Debut Novel	SU		OpenAdd to cart	OnlineClass
NVL 26 W	Writing the Compelling Character-Driven Novel	SU		ClosedJoin Wait List	OnlineClass
POET 17 W	Writing Your Poetry Chapbook	SU		ClosedJoin Wait List	OnlineClass
Online Certificate Program in Novel Writing
OWA 001	Application to the Online Certificate Program in Novel Writing	SP		OpenAdd to cart	OnlineClass
OWC 310	One-on-One Tutorial: Novel	SU		OpenAdd to cart	OnlineClass
On-Campus Creative Writing
CNF 40	Writing Creative Nonfiction: Fearless and Authentic Narratives	SU	T	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
EGL 107	Writing Through Struggle	SU	W	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
EGL 70	Reading as a Writer: A One-Week Intensive	SU	M-F	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
FICT 29	Fiction Writing: Creating Unforgettable, Believable Characters	SU	Th	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
FICT 65	Fiction Writing Fundamentals: Discovering and Working with Your Best Material	SU	T	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
WSP 03	Kickstart Your Memoir: How to Expand Your Personal Essay into a Book-Length Project	SU	S	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
WSP 102	How to Self-Publish a Book: A Roadmap for Entrepreneurial Writers	SU	S	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
WSP 155	Jumpstart Your Novel	SU	S	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
WSP 48	Extreme Draft Makeover	SU	S	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
WSP 58	You Are What You Eat: Food Writing Bootcamp	SU	SSu	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
Professional & Personal Development
Business
BUS 10 W	An Introduction to Project Management: The Basics for Success	SU		OpenAdd to cart	OnlineClass
BUS 103	Become a Data CEO: A Framework for Mastering Data and Driving Innovation	SU	F	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
BUS 11 W	How to Build Successful Startups: Learn Lessons Straight from Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs	SU		OpenAdd to cart	OnlineClass
BUS 112 W	Business Presence and Persuasion: Communication for Effectiveness	SU		ClosedJoin Wait List	OnlineClass
BUS 123 W	Value Investing: An Introduction	SU		OpenAdd to cart	OnlineClass
BUS 13	Social Impact Marketing: Integrating Social Purpose with Business Goals	SU	M	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
BUS 135 W	Unleashing Creative Innovation and Building Great Products (CANCELLED)	SU		Cancelled	OnlineClass
BUS 139 W	Data-Driven Marketing	SU		ClosedJoin Wait List	OnlineClass
BUS 145	Product Management for the Internet of Things: A Hands-On Course	SU	Th	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
BUS 152	Innovation Timing: A Toolkit for Discovering, Evaluating, and Creating Technology Opportunities	SU	M	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
BUS 154 W	Leadership by Design: Using Design Thinking to Transform Companies and Careers	SU		OpenAdd to cart	OnlineClass
BUS 160	Leadership Skills for Women in the Workplace: How to Aim High and Achieve Impact	SU	T	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
BUS 175	Resilient Leadership	SU	M	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
BUS 195	The Essentials of Wealth Management	SU	M	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
BUS 196 A	Project Management: An Introductory Hands-On Course	SU	T	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
BUS 196 B	Project Management: An Introductory Hands-On Course	SU	W	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
BUS 218	Marketing Without Money: SEO and Social Media	SU	Th	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
BUS 22	Acting Skills for Business	SU	M	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
BUS 23	Early Stage Investing For Investors	SU	TTh	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
BUS 230	Tools for Strategic Management	SU	W	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
BUS 64	Tax Reform 2018: How the New Law Can Work for You	SU	Th	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
BUS 66	Five Steps to Build a Most Lovable Product	SU	F	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
DSN 113 W	Design Your Future: Design Innovation for Personal Growth	SU		OpenAdd to cart	OnlineClass
WSP 13	Influencer Marketing 101: Elevate Your Social Media Strategy	SU	S	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
WSP 138	Product Management for the Internet of Things: An Intensive Bootcamp	SU	S	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
WSP 14	Memorable Storytelling: Mastering a Powerful Business Tool	SU	S	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
WSP 19 A	Negotiation Mastery: Achieving Outstanding Results and Relationships	SU	S	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
WSP 19 B	Negotiation Mastery: Achieving Outstanding Results and Relationships	SU	Su	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
WSP 236	Women Leaders: Mastering Influence, Authenticity, and Power	SU	SSu	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
WSP 297	Agile Hands-On: Product Development with Scrum	SU	SSu	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
WSP 30	The Business of Autonomous Vehicles: An Intensive Bootcamp	SU	SSu	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
WSP 315	Prototype Your Future	SU	SSu	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
WSP 35	Interpersonal Dynamics at Work: Develop a "User Guide"	SU	SSu	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
WSP 38	An Introduction to Website Optimization: Increase ROI and Acquire More Customers	SU	S	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
WSP 44	Critical Communication Skills in Negotiation	SU	Su	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
WSP 46	Building a Career of Meaning and Impact	SU	S	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
WSP 62	Seven Essential Steps to Selling and Closing More Customers	SU	S	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
Communication
BUS 112 W	Business Presence and Persuasion: Communication for Effectiveness	SU		ClosedJoin Wait List	OnlineClass
COM 01	Public Speaking	SU	M	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
COM 120	The Art of Effective Storytelling: Techniques and Secrets	SU	T	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
COM 19	Building Interpersonal Skills: An Experiential Workshop	SU	Th-M	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
COM 43	Enhancing Interpersonal Communication Through Storytelling Techniques	SU	W	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
COM 55 W	Creating and Delivering Compelling Virtual Presentations	SU		OpenAdd to cart	OnlineClass
COM 62	Compelling Communications: Presentations and Meetings That Engage and Connect	SU	T	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
WSP 14	Memorable Storytelling: Mastering a Powerful Business Tool	SU	S	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
WSP 19 A	Negotiation Mastery: Achieving Outstanding Results and Relationships	SU	S	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
WSP 19 B	Negotiation Mastery: Achieving Outstanding Results and Relationships	SU	Su	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
WSP 217	Improvisationally Speaking: Building Confident Communication	SU	S	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
WSP 329	The Science of Being Memorable and Influencing Decisions	SU	S	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
WSP 44	Critical Communication Skills in Negotiation	SU	Su	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
WSP 75	Effective Nonverbal Communication	SU	S	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
Communication for Non-Native Speakers of English
COM 32 W	Business Writing in English: The Foundations	SU		ClosedJoin Wait List	OnlineClass
COM 39 A	Accent Reduction for Non-Native Speakers of English	SU	M	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
COM 39 B	Accent Reduction for Non-Native Speakers of English	SU	T	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
Design
DSN 113 W	Design Your Future: Design Innovation for Personal Growth	SU		OpenAdd to cart	OnlineClass
Personal Development
WSP 20	Happiness: Gumption, Gratitude, and Grace	SU	S	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
WSP 60	Playful Mindfulness: A Two-Day Intensive	SU	SSu	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass
Technology & Computer Science
CS 01	A Gentle Introduction to Programming for Non-Programmers	SU	M	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
CS 46 W	Beginning Programming: Python	SU		ClosedJoin Wait List	OnlineClass
CS 57	Beginning Programming: Python	SU	T	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
CS 59	Beginning Programming: Python	SU	F	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
SCI 01	An Introduction to Data Science	SU	Th	ClosedJoin Wait List	OnCampusClass
WSP 06	Excel Tips and Tricks	SU	S	OpenAdd to cart	OnCampusClass