A course block is a sequence of Penn LPS Online courses (typically 4-6) designed to develop skills and knowledge with increasing complexity in a specific area of study. You may enroll in one or several courses in a block without committing to the entire course of study. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences program may enroll in some or all courses in a block to fulfill the requirements for their degree concentration.
Please note: Students completing certain course blocks while enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree are awarded a certificate upon completion of the degree. If you are enrolled in the BAAS program and don't complete the degree requirements to graduate, you are not eligible to receive the certificate.
Course block offerings
- Applied Positive Psychology*
- Cinema
- Classics
- Climate Change*
- Creative Writing*
- Data Analytics*
- Digital Strategies
- English Literature
- Global and Regional Studies
- Leadership and Communication*
- Mathematical Sciences
- Music Studies
- Neuroscience*
- Organizational Culture and Collaboration*
- Professional Writing*
- Religion and Culture
- Social Difference, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Social Sciences
*Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences students who complete these course blocks are awarded a certificate upon completion of the degree. If you are enrolled in the BAAS program and don't complete the degree requirements to graduate, you are not eligible to receive the certificates.
