15 of the wildest, wackiest college classes taught in America today

Courses on Harry Potter, ice cream and serial killer Ted Bundy are among the ‘unique’ offerings

So this is what all those hefty tuition payments are covering these days.

While a typical college education may consist of sitting in long lectures that start at 8 a.m., some universities have put a fresh spin on such time-worn traditions.

Here are some of the wildest and wackiest college courses offered across America.

Many now offer classes about pop culture icons, the importance of learning how to fail and when to “clap for credit.”

Here are some of the wildest and wackiest courses offered today or recently at U.S. institutions across our country.

Course descriptions are based on publicly available information on school websites.

1. Introduction to Surfing

Students at Pepperdine University can take an introduction to surfing class right on the beach in Malibu, California.

The one-credit course conveys a general understanding of surfing and ocean safety. “Classes fill almost instantly when registration begins!” reads a course description. Also, students are told to “bring a towel and warm clothing.”

Just another perk, it seems, of attending college on the coast of sunny California.- READ MORE

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