Interdisciplinary Studies (PCS) Summer Courses

IDIS-0100-V21- Fordham Pre-Law Institute
Summer Session 2, July 06, 2026 - August 04, 2026
Online: MTWR, 09:00AM - 12:00PM

This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of the U.S. legal system and U.S. law. Topics include Introduction to the U.S. Legal System, Constitutional Law and Legislation/Regulation, Foundations of Private Law, Criminal Justice, Civil Procedure and Litigation, Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility, and Legal Research and Writing. Classes are taught by Fordham Law School faculty, who will introduce the Socratic method of teaching common in legal education. Optional sessions will prepare students for the law school admissions process, the first year of law school studies, and legal professional development. One class will feature a conversation with law graduates working in various legal positions in the public and private sectors. This course is designed for those contemplating law school but all are welcome.

CRN: 14891

Instructor: TBA
3 credits

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SYMP-1500-V31 Career Exploration Seminar

Summer Session 3, May 26, 2026 - August 04, 2026
Online: M, 06:00PM - 7:00PM

The focus of this one-credit Career Exploration course at Fordham College at Rose Hill (FCRH) is to discover and examine career interest(s) and potential job(s) in accordance with the varied disciplines extant at FCRH. This elective course is offered to second-semester first-year students and first-semester sophomore students. It is the intention of this course to lay the groundwork for skills students will need when interviewing for or otherwise seeking undergraduate internships and/or postgraduate careers. Students will learn more about their own core values, personality traits, skills, strengths, and development areas. They will research possible career options and develop the skills necessary to advance their own career development. These include résumé and cover letter writing, networking, interviewing skills, and social media online presence.

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PJST-3200-V21- Environmental Justice
Summer Session 2: June 30, 2026 - August 04, 2026
V - Virtual (online courses only): TR, 01:00PM - 04:00PM

This course focuses on the environmental justice movement in the United States and internationally. Environmental justice is defined as the equitable distribution of environmental burdens and benefits among racial and socioeconomic groups and among developed and developing countries. Issues such as pollution, climate change, biodiversity loss, industrial agriculture, food security, urban sprawl, and public health are treated. Note:

CRN: 15837

Instructor: Huda, Sophia
4 credits

Fordham course attributes: AMST, APPI, ASHS, ASSC, BESN, BIOE, ENMI, ENST, EPLE, ESEJ, ESEL, ESPL, INST, IPE, ISIN, PJEN, POAP, SOCI, URST

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HIST-3833-R21- Screening America's Past

Summer Session 2, June 30, 2026 - August 04, 2026
Hybrid RH/Online: T, 06:00PM - 09:00PM

An examination of American history as depicted in 20th century American films. We will assess their relative accuracy, cultural context, and contributions to the (mis)shaping of the nation's collective memory. Four-credit courses that meet for 150 minutes per week require three additional hours of class preparation per week on the part of the student in lieu of an additional hour of formal instruction.

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Instructor: Fein
4 credits

Attributes: ACUP, AHC, AMST, ASAM, ASHS, HIAH

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