20 Dumb College Courses That Actually Exist

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UFOs in American Society– Temple University. The class analyzes reactions of American society to aliens and UFOs. There are some seriously interesting conspiracies out there.

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Comedy (Major)– Humber College. Courses within the major include standup, improvisation, scriptwriting, sketch comedy, and even has a comedy bar.

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Zombies in Popular Media– Columbia College in Chicago. The undead creatures from books, movies, and television are analyzed. You may even learn how to survive the impending zombie apocalypse.

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Street Fighting Mathematics– Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The course teaches how to guess mathematical answers without needing an exact calculation. The comparison is made that with problem solving, like street fighting, rules don’t matter. Do whatever works and don’t just stand there.

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Mail Order Brides: Understanding the Philippines– John Hopkins University. Designed to analyze the stereotyping and misconceptions about Filipino women, the course comes with a warning that it’s extremely serious.

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The Unbearable Whiteness of Barbie– Occidental College. Barbie is used as a jumping off point to discuss and analyze social issues.

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The Science of Superheroes– University of California, Irvine. Taught by a professor of physics, the course examines the powers of superheroes and examine which, if any, are scientifically valid.

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Elvish (Lord of the Rings)– University of Wisconsin. The complete language from the ‘Lord of the Rings’ universe can be taken as a language course.

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Topics in Comparative Media: American Pro Wrestling– Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The course explores the history of wrestling and its relationship with the media.

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Getting Dressed– Princeton University. The freshman seminar looks at clothing as a ‘social force’ and examines how what we wear shapes parts of who we are.

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Golf Course Management (Major)– Tarleton State University. There’s actually a few universities that offer this as a major. The courses prepare students for positions in the golf industry.

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The Amazing World of Bubbles– Caltech. This scientific course focuses on the ability of bubbles to gather and focus energy as well as radiate it.

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The Strategy of StarCraft– University of California, Berkeley. Students learn strategies of the online game, an understanding of the world of eSports, and how improving StarCraft skills is transferrable to the world of business.

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The Textual Appeal of Tupac Shakur– University of Washington. An analysis of Tupac’s influence and music is put under an academic lens.

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The Art of Walking– Centre College. The professor who teaches this course believes that walking is a non-traditional way for students to absorb information and discuss course topics, which focus mainly on philosophy.

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Tree Climbing– Cornell University. The outdoor education class is offered as a physical elective.

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South Park and Contemporary Social Issues– McDaniel College. The show’s controversial humor is used to explore and discuss things going on in the world.

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Nuthin’ but a “G” Thang– Oberlin Experimental College. The culture and commerce of rap is explored in this course.

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Underwater Basket Weaving– University of Hawaii. The course is designed to teach students about a bunch of things they’ve always wanted to know about but never had the time for.

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Game of Thrones– New Mexico State University. In this English course, students read and analyze the first book written by George R.R. Martin alongside each episode of the first season.