As a student in the IU South Bend Certificate in Strategic Napping, you will analyze and explore the nature of napping at an advanced level.
You will gain the ability to break down concepts of napping's effects on cognitive functioning and mental wellbeing, mastery in analyzing environmental cues to determine optimal shut-eye campus locations and furniture, fluency with ascertaining correct position for physical comfort and light reduction, and a richer overall understanding of the science of snoozing.
Sample courses include:
- ZZZ-Z 101: Introduction to Power Napping
- ZZZ-Z 201: Ergonomics of Optimal Dozing
- ZZZ-Z 309: Public Sleeping: Theory and Application
- ZZZ-Z 591: History of the Siesta: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
Just kidding...Happy April Fools' Day!
Although you can't currently enroll to earn a Certificate in Strategic Napping, here is your friendly reminder that now is the time to enroll in courses for Fall 2022 if you haven't already.

