Even if this is your second semester at State, or you are on your fifth year, I am sure the following list will surprise you. If you’re like me and don’t get much exposure to what other courses other majors take, then you will also be pleasantly surprised at the multitude of courses in various disciplines San Diego State offers. If you get the chance, take one of these courses and expand your mind.
AE 530 Rocket & Space Propulsion
What’s more fun than studying about space and rockets? It shouldn’t be -- dare I say -- rocket science.
AFRAS 476 History of Hip-Hop
This course is for you hip hop aficionados hoping to learn everything from Run DMC to Usher.
AMIND 370 Tribal Gaming
If you have ever wanted to learn how to bet at gambling casinos located on Indian reservations, this might be of interest to you. Consider PSFA 381 (see below) if you need help.
CLASS 340 Gods, Gladiators & Amazons
No, not Amazon.com, but mythological heroes and civilizations revered in the past. A course on Amazon Prime’s success may be available in the future.
CLT 595 Zombies
What? Zombies? Where?! This class will not only feed your brain, but may actually have you feeding on brains after.
CS 550 Artificial Intelligence
Did we not learn anything from Terminator? The machines are taking over!
DANCE 421 Ballet
I am sure all you Black Swan fans would enjoy this course. Not me, though.
ENGL 501 Literature for Children
Relive your kindergarten days with books from your childhood. Bring out your inner child once again!
ENS 138 Self Defense for Women
Ladies, take this course if you wish to be the next Jane Chan or Bruce Lee. I’ve heard this class will kick your butt, so be prepared!
ENS 146 Surfing
What? Real life surfing class at State? Quit being a kook and get out there and hang loose!
GEOG 321 United States
We all know America is the best. So quit being a commie and take this class!
HIST 406 History of Sexuality
Now here’s a history subject that is sure to keep your attention.
HIST 486 World War II
America: Back-to-Back World War champions. Just like any other history class, except without all the boring parts. So basically, Dubya-Dubya Two.
LATAM 580 Naked War Films
It’s all in the title.
HTM 435 Sporting Event & Festival Management
Learn how EDC or Tomorrowland events are planned in HTM435. Heck, you may even help plan one of these events in the future!
LING 253 Invented Languages: Klingon & Esperanto
While these languages are certainly of no utilitarian purpose, spice up your resume by adding that you speak Klingon at your next job interview. Iwlij jachjaj!
MUSIC 170 Mariachi Ensemble
If you have always felt Mexican at heart and wanted to learn mariachi, quizás deberías tomar este curso.
MUSIC 351 Psychedelic Rock of the 1960s
This one is sure to leave you with all of the knowledge there is to know about this musical era!
MUSIC 351 Great Music: Hip-Hop
Once again, State shows off its repertoire of hip hop courses for the enlightened musical geniuses.
NAVS 401 Naval Weapons
If you like big guns, then with this course you will have two front-row tickets to the gun show. The Navy gun show, that is.
PH 353 Human Sexuality & Disease
Warning: after this course you may become abstinent for life.
PHYS 552 Modern Optics & Lasers
You get to play with giantlaser beams (Austin Powers reference for you millennials).
PSFA 381 Gambling Addictions
Ah, gambling addictions. Sad, sad gambling addictions. Learn how not to get hooked on a game which relies solely on luck and absolutely no skill.
RELS 370 Goddess Studies
They say -- or at least I do -- “every woman is a goddess,” so why not study them?
RTM 304 Leisure Tourism
Learn how to chill and relax, or chillax, in this leisurely-paced class.
SLHS 101 American Sign Language
If you have given spoken languages a try with no success, try your hand at learning ASL.
SOC 210 Culture & History of Surfing
Dude, you got the best barrels ever, dude. You just pull in, get spit right out of 'em and then you just drop in and smack the lip and whapam! You just get so pitted, sopitted!
SPAN 504 Don Quixote
For you Spanish enthusiasts, this semester-long course focuses solely on Miguel de Cervantes’ 1605 novel, “El ingenioso hidalgo don Quixote de la Mancha,” arguably the most influential work in Spanish literature.
TFM 571 Women Who Call the Shots
No, this is not a Total Frat Move course with stories about women ordering shots at a danky PB bar. Instead, it exposes the underlying themes of feminist directors in modern cinema. Not so interesting, now, huh?
THEA 120 Acting
If you are looking to be the next Bradley Cooper or Hillary Clinton, then this course might be of interest to you.
WMNST 352 Women's Sexuality & Body
Two things men are interested in. Strangely enough, in a women’s studies department.
There you have it folks! I hope I have enlightened your little noggins and, possibly, even introduced you to classes you never knew existed! Here’s to a great spring 2015 semester! Salud!
