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13 courses with the subject UNIV, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

UNIV 102Reflecting on Your Study Away Experience
Subject
UNIV
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027-undergraduate
Source
www.hollins.edu
UNIV 125INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINED DIALOGUE2

In an increasingly diverse world, students should be intentional about building skills to increase their intercultural competence. With enhanced intercultural competence, students will be able to better address issues pertaining to diversity and inclusion, have confidence in building relationships across difference, and contribute meaningfully to a campus climate where every person is valued and respected. This experiential course introduces students to the theory, principles, and practices of Sustained Dialogue, a dialogue-to-action process that transforms relationships and develops informed strategies to improve community. Students will participate in weekly meetings to work through the five stages of dialogue, examine their own beliefs and biases, and learn about the tools of Sustained Dialogue. Students will read and discuss articles written by the Sustained Dialogue founder and other articles related to diversity and inclusion generally. Students will be required to submit written reflections about their own development, interaction with class members, and concepts of the course. Days/times TBA; we will make our best effort to accommodate the schedules of registered students. (DIV- 4 SD credits required for DIV)

Subject
UNIV
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.hollins.edu
UNIV 126INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINED DIALOGUE: RACE AND GENDER2

In an increasingly diverse world, students should be intentional about building skills to increase their intercultural competence. With enhanced intercultural competence, students will be able to better address issues pertaining to diversity and inclusion, have confidence in building relationships across difference, and contribute meaningfully to a campus climate where every person is valued and respected. Students will participate in weekly meetings to dialogue about race and gender. Students will read and discuss articles written by the Sustained Dialogue founder and articles from Readings for Diversity and Social Justice aimed to increase their understanding about race and gender in society. Students will be required to submit written reflections about their own development, interaction with class members, and concepts of the course. (DIV- 4 SD credits required for DIV)

Subject
UNIV
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.hollins.edu
UNIV 197TRANSFER STUDENT SEMINAR
Subject
UNIV
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027-undergraduate
Source
www.hollins.edu
UNIV 210UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION – HOLLINS COLUMNS (1 OR 2)

Work on the staff of Hollins Columns for elective credit only. Students may repeat this course (combined with UNIV 220) for a maximum of eight credits while at Hollins. Pass/fail grading only.

Subject
UNIV
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.hollins.edu
UNIV 220UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION – SPINSTER (1 OR 2)

Work on the staff of the Spinster for elective credit only. Students may repeat this course (combined with UNIV 210) for a maximum of eight credits while at Hollins. Pass/fail grading only.

Subject
UNIV
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.hollins.edu
UNIV 225SUSTAINED DIALOGUE MODERATOR2

Moderators lead a group of 8-15 participants in a process to introduce the theory, principles, and practices of Sustained Dialogue, a dialogue-to-action process that transforms relationships and develops informed strategies to improve community. Moderators engage in ongoing skill development and dialogue group preparation to guide participants through the five stages of Sustained Dialogue. Moderators will lead discussion of the articles assigned to the participants. Moderators will submit reflection papers about their development as moderators and the group progression through the five stages of dialogue. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission (DIV- 4 SD credits required for DIV)

Subject
UNIV
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.hollins.edu
UNIV 235TUTORING SUBJECT AREAS2

This course prepares students for tutoring in a specific subject area. Students will be trained in techniques for assisting others in their learning process.

Subject
UNIV
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027-undergraduate
Source
www.hollins.edu
Prerequisite
sophomore standing and permission of instructor. Offered Term 2.
UNIV 260UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION – HUTV2

Students will learn how to run the HUTV studio. They will plan, develop, and present on-air variety programming. No experience necessary! Students may repeat this course for a maximum of eight credits while at Hollins. Pass/fail grading only. Open to first-year students. Offered both terms.

Subject
UNIV
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.hollins.edu
UNIV 270FIRST-YEAR FOUNDATIONS STUDENT SUCCESS LEADER2

Students will learn how to be effective assistants for their assigned first-year seminar faculty and peer mentors in their seminars. Bi-weekly meetings with the first-year seminar co-directors will cover questions such as academic advising, providing academic support, serving as a general resource for the new students, and assisting first-year students with time management, study skills, and achieving their academic and personal goals. Students in this course will attend all class sessions for their assigned first-year seminar. Registration is available only to those students who have been nominated and selected to serve as student success leaders. Offered Term 1.

Subject
UNIV
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027-undergraduate
Source
www.hollins.edu
UNIV 390INDEPENDENT STUDY (2 TO 4)

Independent study conducted at the advanced level. Application must be made with faculty prior to registration. Offered any term. Hollins University 2026–27 Undergraduate Catalog Page 433

Subject
UNIV
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027-undergraduate
Source
www.hollins.edu
UNIV 399INTERNSHIP (2 OR 4)

Application must be made with faculty prior to registration. May be proposed in any term. Pre-Professional Program Advising

Subject
UNIV
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027-undergraduate
Source
www.hollins.edu
UNIV 600Essay/Creative Project4

Every student completing the M.A.L.S. degree is required to do a final essay or creative project. This capstone experience may take the form of a traditional research essay or may be a creative project such as a compilation of short stories, an art exhibit, etc. This requirement is the culminating experience of the M.A.L.S. degree, bringing together the focus of the student’s graduate work. Students may choose their faculty advisor for the essay and will register for it in the department in which the advisor teaches. Once registered, a student has three semesters to complete the essay/project. 97

Subject
UNIV
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027-graduate
Source
www.hollins.edu

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