What are the lightest workload courses at Western Washington University?

Based on student ratings aggregated from across the web, the lightest workload courses at Western Washington University include ESTU202, PSY116 (Human Sexuality), HNRS252 (Colloquium in Sociology). Courses with the lowest reported time investment. See the full ranked list above and open any course for the detailed breakdown.

How are the lightest workload courses at WWU determined?

Each course is scored on time inv, a 0–100 measure built from student ratings and sentiment aggregated across the web, and ranked accordingly. Courses with the lowest reported time investment. Students can also add their own reviews on each course page.

Is this ranking based on real student feedback?

Yes. The ratings aggregate real student feedback, so each score reflects many data points rather than one opinion. We show how many ratings back each course so you can gauge confidence, and written student reviews add firsthand detail on top.

Easy Classes at WWU: Lightest Workload Courses

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Lightest Workload Courses

Top 25 · courses with the lowest reported time investment

1
ESTU202Environmental Studies
42/100 time needed3.4 out of 5 stars3.4· 31 ratings
42/100
2
PSY116Human SexualityPsychology
47/100 time needed5.0 out of 5 stars5.0· 6 ratings
47/100
3
HNRS252Colloquium in SociologySociology
49/100 time needed4.8 out of 5 stars4.8· 5 ratings
49/100
4
EUS210Nomads of EurasiaModern and Classical Languages
50/100 time needed4.7 out of 5 stars4.7· 52 ratings
50/100
5
SOC378Military SociologySociology
50/100 time needed3.5 out of 5 stars3.5· 6 ratings
50/100
6
PE132Beginning BadmintonEnvironmental Studies
50/100 time needed5.0 out of 5 stars5.0· 3 ratings
50/100
7
SALI201Introduction to the Salish SeaEnvironmental Studies
51/100 time needed4.5 out of 5 stars4.5· 10 ratings
51/100
8
EUR210Modern and Classical Languages
51/100 time needed5.0 out of 5 stars5.0· 8 ratings
51/100
9
MIS321Systems Analysis and DesignManagement
52/100 time needed4.9 out of 5 stars4.9· 26 ratings
52/100
10
ENVI202Environmental Studies
52/100 time needed3.8 out of 5 stars3.8· 11 ratings
52/100
11
HLED150Physical Education
52/100 time needed4.0 out of 5 stars4.0· 5 ratings
52/100
12
HLED455Health Education Grades K-8Physical Education
52/100 time needed3.4 out of 5 stars3.4· 3 ratings
52/100
13
MIS220Introduction to Business Computer SystemsManagement
53/100 time needed2.9 out of 5 stars2.9· 21 ratings
53/100
14
ELED310Education, Culture, and EquityEducation
53/100 time needed4.3 out of 5 stars4.3· 6 ratings
53/100
15
COM235Communication
54/100 time needed4.3 out of 5 stars4.3· 15 ratings
54/100
16
SOC352CriminologySociology
54/100 time needed3.3 out of 5 stars3.3· 14 ratings
54/100
17
HLED201Physical Education
54/100 time needed3.7 out of 5 stars3.7· 7 ratings
54/100
18
ENVS471Environmental Studies
54/100 time needed5.0 out of 5 stars5.0· 3 ratings
54/100
19
HLED151Health Science
54/100 time needed5.0 out of 5 stars5.0· 3 ratings
54/100
20
KIN306Measurement and Evaluation in KinesiologyHumanities
55/100 time needed5.0 out of 5 stars5.0· 8 ratings
55/100
21
SCED201Matter and Energy in Physical SystemsPhysics amp Astronomy
55/100 time needed5.0 out of 5 stars5.0· 5 ratings
55/100
22
EUS201Russian CivilizationModern and Classical Languages
56/100 time needed4.8 out of 5 stars4.8· 30 ratings
56/100
23
HLED210Introduction to Public HealthPhysical Education
56/100 time needed4.5 out of 5 stars4.5· 14 ratings
56/100
24
PLSC345Women and PoliticsPolitical Science
56/100 time needed5.0 out of 5 stars5.0· 7 ratings
56/100
25
UEPP116Foundations of SustainabilityEnvironmental Studies
56/100 time needed1.8 out of 5 stars1.8· 4 ratings
56/100

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