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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.
Code Course Title Qtr Days Format Status

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Archaeology

ARC 13 Medieval Art and Archaeology SU W On-campus OpenAdd to cart

Architecture

ARTH 61 Introduction to Roman Art and Architecture SU T Online 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 M-Th Online OpenAdd to cart

Art Studio: Drawing, Painting & Other Media

ART 131 Drawing the Realistic Figure SU Th On-campus ClosedJoin Wait List
ART 187 Painting from Observation SU M Online ClosedJoin Wait List
ART 22 W Beginning Drawing SU F Online OpenAdd to cart
ART 34 Farm to Palette: Watercolor Painting for Beginners SU T Online ClosedJoin Wait List
ART 50 Calligraphy and Letterform: History, Methods, and Practice SU W Online OpenAdd to cart
ART 68 Art and Anatomy: Drawing the Human Face SU S On-campus ClosedJoin Wait List

Art Studio: Photography

PHOTO 07 Digital Photography Basics SU M Online OpenAdd to cart
PHOTO 226 Travel Photography: Around the Corner and Around the World SU Th Online OpenAdd to cart
PHOTO 32 Introduction to iPhoneography: Using Your Smartphone to Make Extraordinary Images SU T Online ClosedJoin Wait List

Classics

CLA 82 The Second Punic War: Hannibal, Rome, and the Fate of Carthage SU Th Online OpenAdd to cart

Cultural Studies

CLS 201 Shell Shock: The World Wars in Literature, Art, and Film (An MLA-Style Course) SU M On-campus OpenAdd to cart
MUS 53 Taylor Swift and Millennial America SU Th Online OpenAdd to cart

Current Events

POL 38 Reimagining Democracy: AI and the Future of Civic Engagement SU Th Online OpenAdd to cart

Dance Studies

DAN 33 Introduction to Hip Hop Dance: Part I SU T On-campus OpenAdd to cart
DAN 34 Introduction to Hip Hop Dance: Part II SU T On-campus OpenAdd to cart

Film Studies

FLM 160 Hollywood in the '60s: Revolution in Tinseltown SU W Online OpenAdd to cart
FLM 161 90 Years of French Cinema SU Th On-campus OpenAdd to cart

Food & Drink

FD 08 The Art of Fermentation: Preserving Summer's Harvest SU W Online OpenAdd to cart

History

CLA 82 The Second Punic War: Hannibal, Rome, and the Fate of Carthage SU Th Online OpenAdd to cart
HIS 24 Joseph Stalin: A Legacy of Iron and Blood SU T On-campus OpenAdd to cart
HIS 26 From Samurai to Superpower: Japan’s Modern Century, 1850–1950 SU W Online OpenAdd to cart

International Studies

HIS 26 From Samurai to Superpower: Japan’s Modern Century, 1850–1950 SU W Online OpenAdd to cart
POL 177 Demystifying the Middle East SU Th Online OpenAdd to cart
POL 39 Flashpoint Taiwan: US-China Tensions in the 21st Century SU M Online OpenAdd to cart

Languages

FRN 01 Beginning French: Part I SU T On-campus OpenAdd to cart
ITA 01 Beginning Italian: Part I SU MW Online OpenAdd to cart
SPA 01 Beginning Spanish: Part I SU T Online ClosedJoin Wait List
SPA 02 Beginning Spanish: Part II SU M Online OpenAdd to cart

Literature

LIT 118 Dickens's Masterpiece: David Copperfield SU M Online OpenAdd to cart

Music Studies

MUS 53 Taylor Swift and Millennial America SU Th Online OpenAdd to cart
MUS 73 The Beatles: The Early Years, 1962–64 SU W Online OpenAdd to cart
MUS 74 The Magic of Mozart's Operas SU T On-campus OpenAdd to cart

Music Studio

MUS 105 Play the Ukulele: Rock, Pop, and Folk SU M On-campus ClosedJoin Wait List

Philosophy

PHI 130 Truth in Action: The Philosophy of American Pragmatism SU T Online OpenAdd to cart
PHI 91 The Meaning of Life: Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, and More SU W Online OpenAdd to cart

Psychology

PSY 04 Anxiety Disorders and Evidence-Based Treatments SU W Online OpenAdd to cart
PSY 96 Manage Emotions Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills SU M Online OpenAdd to cart

Religious Studies

REL 89 Cultivating Calm: Exploring Spiritual Wellness SU T Online OpenAdd to cart

Science

SCI 102 Cancer Biology: Recent Developments in Research and Treatment SU Th Online OpenAdd to cart
SCI 103 Diet and Gene Expression: You Are What You Eat SU T Online OpenAdd to cart
SCI 39 Exercise Theory and Design for Health and Fitness SU M Online OpenAdd to cart
SCI 83 Introduction to Anatomy at Stanford Medicine: Exploring the Thorax SU S On-campus ClosedJoin Wait List
SCI 89 The Science of Sleep: Behavioral Sleep Medicine and Chronic Insomnia SU W Online OpenAdd to cart

Social Justice

POL 38 Reimagining Democracy: AI and the Future of Civic Engagement SU Th Online OpenAdd to cart

Wellness & Health: Emotional & Mental Health

PSY 04 Anxiety Disorders and Evidence-Based Treatments SU W Online OpenAdd to cart
PSY 96 Manage Emotions Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills SU M Online OpenAdd to cart
REL 89 Cultivating Calm: Exploring Spiritual Wellness SU T Online OpenAdd to cart
WELL 28 Science-Based Strategies for Boosting Positive Emotions SU T Online OpenAdd to cart

Wellness & Health: Life Design

WELL 35 Banish Your Inner Critic: Practical Tools to Unlock Your Potential SU M Online OpenAdd to cart

Wellness & Health: Longevity

WELL 08 Your Cognitive Future: Build Habits to Serve Your Late-Life Brain SU Th Online OpenAdd to cart

Wellness & Health: Mindfulness

WELL 14 Playful Mindfulness: A Journey to Everyday Confidence, Calm, and Connection SU SSu On-campus OpenAdd to cart

Wellness & Health: Nutrition

SCI 103 Diet and Gene Expression: You Are What You Eat SU T Online OpenAdd to cart
WELL 21 Plant-Based Living: A Practical and Evidence-Based Approach SU Th Online OpenAdd to cart

Wellness & Health: Physical Health & Well-Being

SCI 39 Exercise Theory and Design for Health and Fitness SU M Online OpenAdd to cart
SCI 89 The Science of Sleep: Behavioral Sleep Medicine and Chronic Insomnia SU W Online OpenAdd to cart
WELL 08 Your Cognitive Future: Build Habits to Serve Your Late-Life Brain SU Th Online OpenAdd to cart

Creative Writing

Creative Nonfiction & Memoir

CNF 09 Memoir Workshop: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants SU T Online ClosedJoin Wait List
CNF 103 W Memoir Workshop: Writing About Small Things in Big Ways SU Th Online ClosedJoin Wait List
CNF 105 Creative Nonfiction Workshop: Finding the Thread SU W Online ClosedJoin Wait List
CNF 23 W Personal Essay Workshop: Taking Inspiration from the Masters SU M Online ClosedJoin Wait List
CNF 97 Writing Memoir: The Palace of Memory SU SSu On-campus ClosedJoin Wait List
CW 165 Speakeasy: The Pleasures of Writing Good Dialogue SU T Online OpenAdd to cart

Genre

CW 73 W Romance Novel Workshop: Getting to the Heart of the Story SU W Online ClosedJoin Wait List
CW 91 W YA Workshop: Writing for the Young and the Young at Heart SU M Online OpenAdd to cart
FICT 38 W Historical Fiction Workshop: Bringing the Past to the Present SU Th Online OpenAdd to cart

Narrative Craft

CW 165 Speakeasy: The Pleasures of Writing Good Dialogue SU T Online OpenAdd to cart
CW 92 Character Transformation: Unlocking the Mystery SU Th Online OpenAdd to cart
FICT 138 W Voice in Fiction: Style, Dialogue, and Point of View SU W Online ClosedJoin Wait List
FICT 146 Scene Making: The Essence of Storytelling SU S On-campus OpenAdd to cart
FICT 72 Fiction Writing: From Imitation to Inspiration SU M On-campus OpenAdd to cart

Novel

CW 165 Speakeasy: The Pleasures of Writing Good Dialogue SU T Online OpenAdd to cart
CW 73 W Romance Novel Workshop: Getting to the Heart of the Story SU W Online ClosedJoin Wait List
CW 91 W YA Workshop: Writing for the Young and the Young at Heart SU M Online OpenAdd to cart
CW 92 Character Transformation: Unlocking the Mystery SU Th Online OpenAdd to cart
FICT 138 W Voice in Fiction: Style, Dialogue, and Point of View SU W Online ClosedJoin Wait List
FICT 146 Scene Making: The Essence of Storytelling SU S On-campus OpenAdd to cart
FICT 38 W Historical Fiction Workshop: Bringing the Past to the Present SU Th Online OpenAdd to cart
NVL 199 Novel Workshop for Manuscripts in Progress: Plot and Structure SU T Online ClosedJoin Wait List
NVL 52 Novel Workshop: Raising the Stakes SU W Online OpenAdd to cart

Novel Writing Certificate

OWC 310 A One-on-One Tutorial: Novel SU Online Closed

Poetry

POET 30 W The Poet's Way: A Generative Workshop SU W Online OpenAdd to cart
POET 43 W Poetry Workshop: Locating the Language of Your Life SU Th Online ClosedJoin Wait List

Prompt-Driven Writing

CW 17 WC Establishing a Creative Writing Practice SU T Online OpenAdd to cart
CW 17 WD Establishing a Creative Writing Practice SU T Online OpenAdd to cart
CW 93 Wild Precious Writing SU Th Online OpenAdd to cart

Publishing

CW 28 From Writer to Author: Navigating the Twisty Path to Publication SU Th Online OpenAdd to cart
NVL 33 How to Sell Your Novel: Query Letters, Synopses, and Elevator Pitches SU M Online OpenAdd to cart

Reading Like a Writer

CW 170 Reading as a Writer: A One-Week Intensive SU M-F On-campus OpenAdd to cart

Short Story

CW 165 Speakeasy: The Pleasures of Writing Good Dialogue SU T Online OpenAdd to cart
CW 92 Character Transformation: Unlocking the Mystery SU Th Online OpenAdd to cart
FICT 112 W Short Fiction Workshop: Write an Electrifying Short Story SU M Online ClosedJoin Wait List
FICT 138 W Voice in Fiction: Style, Dialogue, and Point of View SU W Online ClosedJoin Wait List
FICT 146 Scene Making: The Essence of Storytelling SU S On-campus OpenAdd to cart

Professional & Personal Development

Business: Entrepreneurship & Innovation

BUS 169 Build a Better Business Model: The Key to Successful Innovation SU TS On-campus OpenAdd to cart
BUS 28 Funding a New Enterprise: Learn from Experienced Silicon Valley Practitioners SU Th On-campus OpenAdd to cart
BUS 73 Exit Strategies for Venture-Backed Companies SU W Online OpenAdd to cart
BUS 81 Launching from Idea to Reality: A Practical Course for First-Time Startup Founders SU M Online ClosedJoin Wait List

Business: Finance & Investing

BUS 185 Real Estate Investment Business: Strategy, Policy, and Development SU SSu On-campus ClosedJoin Wait List
BUS 195 Essentials of Wealth Management SU M On-campus 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 W Online OpenAdd to cart
BUS 182 Exceptional Leadership: Unlocking the Keys to Organizational Success and Transformational Impact SU Th Online OpenAdd to cart
BUS 263 Negotiation Mastery: Achieve Outstanding Results and Relationships SU S On-campus OpenAdd to cart
BUS 46 Building a Culture of Excellence: A Leader’s Guide SU M On-campus OpenAdd to cart
BUS 75 Harnessing AI to Transform Organizations SU SSu On-campus OpenAdd to cart
BUS 86 The Mindful Manager: Navigating Workplace Conflict and Hard Conversations SU SSu On-campus OpenAdd to cart
BUS 93 Introduction to People Analytics SU T Online OpenAdd to cart
TECH 114 AI and Machine Learning: Make Your Business More Effective and Profitable SU SSu On-campus OpenAdd to cart

Business: Marketing

BUS 125 Fundamentals of Content Development and Personal Branding SU Th Online OpenAdd to cart
BUS 198 Digital Marketing: Social Media, SEO, Content, and Advertising SU T Online OpenAdd to cart

Business: Product Management

BUS 122 Beyond the Roadmap: Strategies for Mastering Complex Challenges in Product Management SU Th On-campus OpenAdd to cart
BUS 151 AI Tools and Strategies for Modern Product Managers SU W Online OpenAdd to cart
BUS 85 Breaking into Product Management SU M Online OpenAdd to cart

Communication

COM 120 The Art of Effective Storytelling: Techniques and Secrets SU W On-campus ClosedJoin Wait List
COM 19 Building Interpersonal Skills: An Experiential Workshop SU F-M On-campus ClosedJoin Wait List
COM 39 A Accent Reduction for Non-Native English Speakers SU M On-campus OpenAdd to cart
COM 39 B Accent Reduction for Non-Native English Speakers SU T Online 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 75 The Science of Being Memorable and Influencing Decisions SU MW Online OpenAdd to cart
COM 80 W Powerful Presentations: Design for Maximum Impact SU Th 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
COM 92 The Art of Public Speaking SU T Online OpenAdd to cart

Design

COM 80 W Powerful Presentations: Design for Maximum Impact SU Th Online OpenAdd to cart
DSN 40 Design for Play: Turning Ideas into Meaningful Action SU Th On-campus OpenAdd to cart

Technology: AI

BUS 151 AI Tools and Strategies for Modern Product Managers SU W Online OpenAdd to cart
TECH 114 AI and Machine Learning: Make Your Business More Effective and Profitable SU SSu On-campus OpenAdd to cart
TECH 152 A Crash Course in Artificial Intelligence (AI) SU M Online OpenAdd to cart
TECH 16 Large Language Models for Business with Python SU SSu On-campus OpenAdd to cart
TECH 27 Applied Machine Learning with Python SU W Online ClosedJoin Wait List
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

Technology: Grant Writing

TECH 28 Modern Grant Writing with AI SU Th Online OpenAdd to cart

Technology: Programming

TECH 19 A Practical Introduction to Python SU T Online OpenAdd to cart
TECH 29 Introduction to Programming for Non-Programmers SU Th On-campus OpenAdd to cart