Graduate Arts and Sciences Summer Courses

Center for Ethics Education

CEED-6100-R11- Contemporary Ethics:Theory/App
SG1 - GAS Summer Session 1 JUN 01, 2027 - JUL 01, 2027
R - Rose Hill: TWRF, 09:00AM - 05:00PM

This intensive, three-day, graduate-level course is designed to provide cross-disciplinary perspectives on moral theory and applied ethics. Using a team-teaching approach, this course brings together faculty from at least six different disciplines to provide foundational knowledge about moral theory with contemporary applications. In addition to seminars on foundations in moral philosophy, moral theology, and moral psychology, the course features lectures and case discussions on issues of current social importance. Previously, students have focused on the following topics: decisions at the end of life, economic social justice, and responsibility in conducting research with vulnerable populations. Course requirements include a mastery of the reading materials, active participation, and topic-oriented thought papers during the three-day workshop. In addition, successful completion of the course requires a post-workshop paper summarizing the integration of course material into the students’ graduate work.

CRN: 17035

Instructor: Bogia, Megan
3 credits

Fordham course attributes: PMMA

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Computer and Information Sciences

CISC-5003-L31- Bridge to Cybersecurity I
SG3 - GAS Summer Session 3 JUN 01, 2027 - AUG 05, 2027
YL - Hybrid LC/Online: S, 09:00AM - 10:59AM

The purpose of this course is to prepare career-changers and/or those without a CS undergraduate degree for graduate study of Cybersecurity. This course covers four important topics: programming with Python, computer organization, operating systems, and discrete mathematics.

CRN: 17093

Instructor: INSTRUCTOR, NO
3 credits

Fordham course attributes: CSCY

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CISC-5005-L31- Bridge to Cybersecurity II
SG3 - GAS Summer Session 3 JUN 01, 2027 - AUG 05, 2027
YL - Hybrid LC/Online: S, 11:00AM - 01:00PM

This course prepares career changers and/or individuals without a CS undergraduate degree for graduate study in cybersecurity and AI by covering three important topics: networking, cybersecurity basics, and intro to artificial intelligence for cybersecurity.

CRN: 17094

Instructor: INSTRUCTOR, NO
3 credits

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CISC-5352-V31- Machine Learning in Finance
SG3 - GAS Summer Session 3 JUN 01, 2027 - AUG 05, 2027
V - Virtual (online courses only): Asynchronous

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to key financial concepts and explores their intersection with modern machine learning techniques. Students will delve into essential areas of finance, including fixed income, equities, portfolio theory, and options, gaining a solid understanding of such instruments as bonds, annuities, forwards, futures, and options. The course also covers advanced financial models, such as the CAPM, APT, and risk-neutral valuation. By integrating machine learning approaches—including LSTM, GRU, Transformers, and autoencoders—students will learn how to apply practical skills to enhance traditional work with global financial models and apply cutting-edge techniques to real-world financial problems. This course is designed to equip students with the skills needed to analyze financial data, develop predictive models, and make informed decisions at the intersection of finance and technology.

CRN: 17056

Instructor: Zhao, Yijun
3 credits

Fordham course attributes: CSA2, CSAB, CSDA, CSID, DATA, EDDS

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CISC-5550-V21- Cloud Computing
SG2 - GAS Summer Session 2 JUL 06, 2027 - AUG 05, 2027
V - Virtual (online courses only): TR, 06:00PM - 09:00PM

This course provides the needed knowledge to understand the technologies and services that enable cloud computing, discusses different types of cloud computing models and investigates security and legal issues associated with cloud computing. Topics include Cloud infrastructure components and interfaces, essential characteristics of Cloud platforms, common deployment modes, techniques for deploying and scaling cloud resources and security implication of cloud resources.

CRN: 15121

Instructor: INSTRUCTOR, NO
3 credits

Fordham course attributes: CSNS, CSSS, CYAI, CYSM, DATA, EDDS

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CISC-6080-V31- Capstone Proj. in Data Science
SG3 - GAS Summer Session 3 JUN 01, 2027 - AUG 05, 2027
V - Virtual (online courses only): T, 06:00PM - 09:00PM

The goal of this class is to sharpen students’ skills in data science by designing and implementing a capstone project. Through this class, students should gain a deep understanding of state-of-the-art data science technologies and current knowledge. Students are required to finish a large capstone project and are expected to present and write one or more research papers in this class.

CRN: 15098

Instructor: INSTRUCTOR, NO
3 credits

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CISC-6500-V11- Bioinformatics
SG1 - GAS Summer Session 1 JUN 01, 2027 - JUL 01, 2027
V - Virtual (online courses only): MW, 06:00PM - 09:00PM

This course studies the relation of (interaction between) molecular biology and information science and the impact and applications of combinatorics, computing, and informatics on the biomedical sciences and clinical processes. Topics include: DNA sequence and alignment, database searching and data analysis, phylogenetic analysis and evolution, genomic and proteomics, structure and function, gene regulatory networks and metabolic pathways, microarray technology, and gene expression algorithms.

CRN: 15122

Instructor: INSTRUCTOR, NO
3 credits

Fordham course attributes: BTEC, CSA2, CSAB, CSAT, CSDA, DATA

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CISC-6630-L31- Wireless Security
SG3 - GAS Summer Session 3 JUN 01, 2027 - AUG 05, 2027
YL - Hybrid LC/Online: U, 02:00PM - 06:00PM

The goal of this course is to provide students a theoretical foundation and robust technical details in wireless security. It covers topics in wireless network basics, principles of wireless network attacks, wireless intrusion detection systems, deploying wireless networks, defense for securing wireless networks, malwares in wireless networks, Rogue wireless network detection, cloud-based wireless solutions, and related techniques.

CRN: 17582

Instructor: Bhuiyan, Zakirul Alam
3 credits

Fordham course attributes: CSCY, CSNS, CSSS, CYOP, CYSM

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CISC-6640-L31- Privacy & Security in Big Data
SG3 - GAS Summer Session 3 JUN 01, 2027 - AUG 05, 2027
YL - Hybrid LC/Online: U, 09:00AM - 01:00PM

This course targets the security and privacy issues associated with systems that process and store large amounts of data. The main concern is to process this data in a timely manner without compromising security and privacy of the users. Real world examples will be studied and analyzed to enable students to apply the suitable technological tools and techniques to protect the system and evaluate the suggested solutions. Covered topics include access control mechanisms, privacy protocol and methods, data confidentiality and integrity, security challenges and attacks on big data systems.

CRN: 16534

Instructor: Bhuiyan, Zakirul Alam
3 credits

Fordham course attributes: CSAT, CSCY, CYAI, CYSM, DATA, DCCF

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CISC-6750-V11- IOT Forensics and Security
SG1 - GAS Summer Session 1 JUN 01, 2027 - JUL 01, 2027
V - Virtual (online courses only): MW, 06:00PM - 09:00PM

With the exponential growth of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, the forensic examination and security of these objects has garnered increased attention. Moreover, digital forensic examiners have been presented with a unique set of challenges in order to understand how such devices secure, store and process data. This course is structured utilizing modules which will provide students with extensive hands experience in an interactive lab environment that will delve into the issues in IoT forensics and security. Through experimental testing participants will investigate and review the security of home IoT devices. The testing will include: traffic capture, device scanning and the analysis of wireless signals. In addition, a review and analysis of privacy exposure will be conducted, outlining the security vectors and malware used to attack and control IoT devices. Subsequent modules will be comprised of explanation, theory and numerous hands on exercises, culminating in discussion regarding the IoT technology stack and how it impacts digital forensics. Through use of existing digital forensic tools and methodology, we will introduce students to the application of digital forensics in the IoT framework by examining ordinary home devices. Examinations will provide students with hands on experience into a hunt for artifacts, identifying formats of stored data, encoding methods, while documenting their efforts throughout the process. Respective analysis of collection techniques, device workflow and the object data repositories will provide participants with an understanding of the full forensic value of these devices.

CRN: 17057

Instructor: Rahouti, Mohamed
3 credits

Fordham course attributes: CSCY, CSNS, CSSS, CYOP, CYSM

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CISC-7580-R01- CS Teaching Experience
S3 - Summer Session 3 JUN 01, 2027 - AUG 05, 2027
R - Rose Hill -

Ph.D. candidates are required to take training in computer science pedagogy and participate in the teaching mission of the University. Training in pedagogy will be fulfilled by completing the department Pedagogy Seminar (CISC 7090), and teaching as a teaching assistant, fellow, or associate for four (4) semesters. A doctoral candidate must register for this course for each semester of teaching experience taken for the doctoral curriculum. Students registered for this course will meet regularly with each other and with faculty members to share experiences and best teaching practices. Doctoral candidates are also encouraged to participate in the Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) program; the Jesuit Pedagogy Seminar; and other opportunities.

CRN: 17525

Instructor: INSTRUCTOR, NO
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Classical Languages and Civilizations

LATN-5090-V11- Latin for Reading
SG1 - GAS Summer Session 1 JUN 01, 2027 - JUL 01, 2027
V - Virtual (online courses only): MW, 01:00PM - 04:00PM

A course designed for graduate students seeking a reading knowledge of Latin in their discipline. Some prior study of Latin is desirable but not necessary.

CRN: 15080

Instructor: Mcgowan, Matthew
0 credits

Fordham course attributes: Z413

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LATN-5093-V21- Ecclesiastical Latin
SG2 - GAS Summer Session 2 JUL 06, 2027 - AUG 05, 2027
V - Virtual (online courses only): MW, 01:00PM - 04:00PM

This course is a study of the grammatical structure, form, and vocabulary of Church Latin, focusing on the Bible, the Church fathers, and medieval thinkers.

CRN: 15081

Instructor: Mcgowan, Matthew
3 credits

Fordham course attributes: MTAM, MVSG

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Communication and Media Studies

PMMA-5001-V21- Public Media Theory & Practice
SG2 - GAS Summer Session 2 JUL 06, 2027 - AUG 05, 2027
V - Virtual (online courses only): TR, 06:00PM - 09:00PM

Serving as a core introductory course for the Public Media MA program, this class examines central topics in the study and practice of media in the public interest. Students consider what is the role of media and communication in promoting (or constraining) positive social change, and what unique roles do journalists and strategic communication professionals play throughout this process? What do we mean, exactly, by concepts such as public media, the public interest, social justice, and civic engagement? How do historical and contemporary power dynamics, information technologies, and economic structures shape the types of stories that dominate the public sphere, and how do resistant voices find ways to disrupt those narratives over time? Course readings and multimedia materials are drawn from a wide variety of academic disciplines and professional sectors, while course assignments ask students to grapple with real-world topics, aiming to not only analyze social problems but also identify potential solutions.

CRN: 15052

Instructor: Freeman, Lewis
3 credits

Fordham course attributes: CEET, CENS, CETH

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PMMA-5209-L21- Science, Media, and the Public
SG2 - GAS Summer Session 2 JUL 06, 2027 - AUG 05, 2027
YL - Hybrid LC/Online -

This course prepares students to communicate scientific knowledge clearly, accurately, and ethically to public audiences across a range of media environments. Students will learn how science is produced, how this knowledge moves through media systems, and how audiences interpret and respond to scientific information in contexts shaped by politics, culture, and trust. Students will learn the fundamentals of science communication (e.g., public understanding of science, how journalists report uncertainty, theoretical models, etc.), and through case studies, applied writing, and media analysis, they will develop skills in translating complex concepts into accessible public narratives, persuasive advocacy, accurate and nuanced news coverage, and digestible educational programming.

CRN: 17280

Instructor: INSTRUCTOR, NO
credits

Fordham course attributes: CEET, CENS, CETH, PMTC

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PMMA-6207-L21- Global Media and Communication
SG2 - GAS Summer Session 2 JUL 06, 2027 - AUG 05, 2027
YL - Hybrid LC/Online: MW, 06:00PM - 09:00PM

This course aims to provide students with an international perspective to better understand communication theories and practices in different parts of the world. This global vision is especially important for communication scholar-practitioners, who will need to examine different actors, relationships, and trends in the global communication landscape as they get ready for their own role in their future career. This course will combine conceptual learning and class projects to help students gain both a theoretical foundation and firsthand research experience about international communication. Topics such as globalization, media and technology, audience, advocacy, and much more will be discussed in this course.

CRN: 17581

Instructor: Hockenberry, Matthew
3 credits

Fordham course attributes: CEET, HUCB, PMTC, PSIC

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PMMA-6216-L11- Communicating Criminal Justice
SG1 - GAS Summer Session 1 JUN 01, 2027 - JUL 01, 2027
YL - Hybrid LC/Online: MW, 06:00PM - 09:00PM

This course helps students prepare for work involving advocacy or journalism by exploring the criminal justice system, with a focus on the role of communication. The course will present an overview of policing, justice, and incarceration and the information streams each part of the criminal justice system creates. Students will leave the course able to find and use the data created by police, courts, prisons, jails, government agencies, and other organizations involved in criminal justice. Students will also explore issues of ethics and equity in the criminal justice system, and will learn to be discerning consumers of criminal justice journalism, research, and data. Open to students in both the strategic communication and multiplatform journalism tracks of the public media M.A. program, as well as to other graduate students with interest in communicating about criminal justice.

CRN: 15885

Instructor: INSTRUCTOR, NO
3 credits

Fordham course attributes: CEET, CENS, PMMJ, PMSC

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Data Humanities

DAHU-6000-V31- Data Humanities
SG3 - GAS Summer Session 3 JUN 01, 2027 - AUG 05, 2027
V - Virtual (online courses only): Asynchronous

This course serves as an introduction to the theory and practice of the data humanities, a field that applies computational, data science methods to humanities data. Students will primarily be concerned with text as data, although some attention will be given to working with images and audio. Students will be introduced to the Python programming language, and every week, they will develop their programming skills. Through hands-on projects and exercises, students will learn how to acquire, manage, analyze, and visualize humanities data, gaining practical experience with essential data science techniques. Topics covered include text processing, natural language processing (NLP), sentiment analysis, and topic modeling. Students will also explore ethical considerations and critical debates surrounding the use of data science in the humanities. No prior programming experience is required.

CRN: 17560

Instructor: Reilly, Brian
4 credits

Fordham course attributes: CETE

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Economics

History

HIST-5205-V31- The Fall of the Roman Empire
SG3 - GAS Summer Session 3 JUN 01, 2027 - AUG 05, 2027
V - Virtual (online courses only): Asynchronous

This graduate seminar introduces students to the historiographical paradigm of the "decline and fall" of the Roman Empire and examines modern responses to it.

CRN: 17541

Instructor: Bruce, Scott
4 credits

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Data Humanities

Medieval Studies

MVST-5010-R21- Medieval Historiography
SG2 - GAS Summer Session 2 JUL 06, 2027 - AUG 05, 2027
R - Rose Hill: TR, 01:00PM - 04:00PM

This course introduces students to a range of intellectual traditions informing historical analysis and writing. Students will study major historiographical themes and debates within the field of medieval studies, developing essential skills as professional readers, analysts, researchers, and writers. The course culminates in the production of a historiographical paper related to the student's discipline. Students from any discipline of Medieval Studies are welcome.

CRN: 17561

Instructor: Bruno, Maria
3 credits

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MVST-5225-L11- Old French
SG1 - GAS Summer Session 1 JUN 01, 2027 - JUL 01, 2027
L - Lincoln Center: MW, 09:30AM - 12:30PM

This graduate seminar offers an introduction to the Old French language through an in-depth study of a literary work. We will explore that work both linguistically and materially, including its paleographical and codicological contexts. Through our systematic study of Old French grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, students will also gain proficiency in reading texts from a variety of genres, whether literary, historical, or documentary. No prior knowledge of Modern French or Latin is required. Graduate students from any disciplinary background interested in the Francophone Middle Ages are welcome.

CRN: 17060

Instructor: Reilly, Brian
4 credits

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MVST-6010-L11- Topics in Medievalism
SG1 - GAS Summer Session 1 JUN 01, 2027 - JUL 01, 2027
L - Lincoln Center: TR, 09:30AM - 12:00PM

This seminar examines the ongoing reception, reinvention, and resonance of the Middle Ages in the modern and contemporary world. Students will investigate how subsequent eras have imagined the medieval past, interrogating how later cultures preserved, adapted, or distorted the institutions and cultural artifacts of that age. Topics vary by semester and may include cinematic representations of the Middle Ages, novels that retell medieval tales, the political mobilization of medieval figures, the institutional development of medieval studies, and the medieval roots of children’s literature. The seminar attends equally to medieval sources and their subsequent representations, as well as to explicit theories of medievalism and implicit cultural practices. Ultimately, we seek to understand our enduring fascination with the medieval past and the ideological stakes of that fascination.

CRN: 17562

Instructor: Reilly, Brian
2 credits

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IPED

POSC-6991-R11- Political Risk Analysis
SG1 - GAS Summer Session 1 JUN 01, 2027 - JUL 01, 2027
R - Rose Hill: MW, 06:00PM - 09:00PM

This course is primarily a research/writing course that culminates in an original paper where you will be required to analyze the political risks associated with a country of your choosing. While there will be only a minimal number of lectures, the instructor will serve as your individual mentor as you develop and present your paper. As part of the process of writing this paper, you will study methods used to assess and manage the political risks associatedwith foreign investment and international business; learn how to assess the domestic political climate of a country by examining factors such as the levelsof political violence, the stability of the government, and the existence of political democracy, and make an overall assessment of a country's economic climate by evaluating key macroeconomic indicators. You will also learn the importance of studying foreign relations of a country in order to evaluate the likelihood of any conflict it might have with its neighbors.

CRN: 14973

Instructor: Porter, Geoffrey
3 credits

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Psychology

PSYC-6137-R11- Personality Assessment II
SG1 - GAS Summer Session 1 JUN 01, 2027 - JUL 01, 2027
R - Rose Hill: TR, 01:00PM - 04:00PM

This course involves the use of projective instruments to assess personality functioning including an overview of the research base, administration, scoring, and interpretation of selected projective instruments. The primary assessment covered in this course is the Rorschach (e.g., administration, scoring, and interpretation).

CRN: 17554

Instructor: Kriss, Alexander
3 credits

Fordham course attributes: CPAE, CPCE

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PSYC-7990-R11- The Teaching of Psychology
SG1 - GAS Summer Session 1 JUN 01, 2027 - JUL 01, 2027
R - Rose Hill: WR, 09:00AM - 12:00PM

Theory and practice of college teaching will be reviewed. Topics will include lecturing, demonstrations, assessment methods, out of class writing assignments, syllabus preparation, local requirements and values

CRN: 14974

Instructor: INSTRUCTOR, NO
3 credits

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