INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

create an innovative approach to a problem, implement an action plan, and assess impact. In other words, students will work in a hands-on environment by applying social entrepreneurship concepts to a real-world social issue.

Introduction to Psychology - 7509 0.5 Credit

Single Term | Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

In today’s world, it is more important than ever for students to understand themselves. Psychology classes offer an opportunity to observe how we interact and interpret the world around us. This course is designed to allow students an opportunity to learn more about themselves by introducing crucial concepts about the human mind while also encouraging introspection. Tools such as journaling, group discussions, and selfreflection will be utilized in the class environment. By the end of this eight week intensive course, students will be exposed to topics in individual and social psychology such as conditioning, human emotions, motivation, group dynamics, and more. The class will culminate in a reflective analysis on how each topic affects students’ thinking.

Business Branding & Marketing - 4610 1 Credit

Single Term | Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

This online, asynchronous course will take students through the process of creating a brand name, logo, and distinctive style guide, which will lead to the design of a business website and ultimately the process of researching competition and marketing the company through social media marketing. Great for business-minded or design-oriented students or those wanting to run with their social entrepreneurship or independent study projects and make them a reality.

Immaculata University offers dual enrollment courses onsite at Villa Maria, taught by Immaculata University faculty, for a fee of $300 per course. Each semester course is scheduled at the beginning of the academic day [8:15am - 9:30am] and will take place Monday & Wednesday -or- Tuesday & Thursday. Grades earned in dual-enrolled courses are not incorporated into a student’s Malvern GPA but are recorded on the transcript as being college level work. Each course can host a maximum of (10) Malvern seniors who will combine with Villa Maria upperclassmen to create course rosters. All students interested in any of these dual enrollment courses are instructed to discuss first with their Counselor during the course selection process.

INFO 103 - Introduction to Data Analytics (Spring)

Introduces the fundamentals of data analysis. Students learn to gather and interpret data in order to gain insight into possible future trends and strategies. Research and case studies exemplify how data analytics is being used in business and industry.

ACC 201 - Accounting & Budgeting (Spring)

An introduction to accounting information and the basic accounting cycle. Techniques of accounting for business transactions, preparation and interpretation of financial statements for internal control and external reporting and for use in making sound business decisions, forecasting and budgeting methods.

CIS 226 Databases: Querying and Reporting (Fall)

This course introduces the concepts of driving data modeling processes with an emphasis on interpreting data models, creating queries via Structured Query Language (SQL), and determining reporting requirements.