Liberal Arts Associate of Arts (AA) Degree Requirements

This course provides an introduction to living organisms, their diversity, structure and function and how they maintain themselves both during their life cycle and as a species. It is designed to highlight concepts of the biological sciences for the non-biology major.

Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 32

This lecture and laboratory course is the first of a two semester sequence designed for students with a specific interest in majoring in the biological sciences or a desire for a more comprehensive undergraduate course in the discipline. The course integrates the basic principles of general biology and focuses on their interrelationships. The major themes addressed include levels of organization, cell structure and metabolism, the genetic basis of life, evolution, diversity and ecological relationships. Laboratory exercises are coordinated with lecture topics to enhance the student's understanding of these topics.

Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 32

This lecture and laboratory course is part of a two semester sequence designed for students with a specific interest in majoring in the biological sciences or a desire for a more comprehensive undergraduate course in the discipline. The major focus of this course is on the diversity of life forms, including microbes, protists, the fungi, plants and animals. The course will include the study of their structure and function, evolutionary patterns, ecological relationships and behavior. Laboratory exercises are coordinated with lecture topics to enhance the student's understanding of the lecture concepts.

Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 32

Human Biology explores human structure and function and the relationship of humans to other living organisms. The course examines the application of basic biological principles to practical human concerns. The course is a one-semester biology course intended for students who do not wish to major in the biological or health sciences.

Lecture Hours: 48

An introduction to the principles of human anatomy and physiology beginning with the cellular/biochemical level of organization and progressing through a comprehensive study of organ systems emphasizing homeostasis. This is a one-term transfer level class designed for students entering allied health fields or biological sciences. Each student must enroll for one laboratory section.

Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 32

This introductory course provides an overview of basic anatomy and physiology of all body systems. It is designed primarily for the non-professional majors as an introductory course. Laboratory includes microscopy, the study of human anatomy, computer simulations, preserved specimens and the study of physiological processes.

Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 32

The first of a two-semester sequence especially designed for students pursuing careers in allied health fields as well as any student desiring an in-depth undergraduate transfer course. The course focuses on the interdependent relationships between the structure and functions of body systems and the ways these parts interact (homeostasis) to insure the survival of the organism. Major topics addressed include levels of organization, the chemistry of life, support/movement, integration/control, and coordination. Coordinated laboratory exercises focus on anatomical knowledge and physiological functions.

Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 32

Morphology, physiology, taxonomy, and relationship of microorganisms to disease. In-depth laboratory study and suitable lecture material with applications to agriculture, industry, and medicine.

Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 32

Environmental Conservation is a course that enables students to learn about their environment. Students study about natural ecosystems, interactions within ecosystems, ecological principles and their application, the impact our increasing population has on the environment, the importance and components of a sustainable agriculture, and the environmental issues facing today's world.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

An introductory course which assumes a minimal student background in mathematics and chemistry. The course is intended to serve students in allied health programs and any student desiring an application-oriented, less theoretical approach to chemistry. The course introduces students to the practical aspects and basic concepts of chemistry including measurements, dimensional analysis, matter, energy, atoms, elements, the Periodic Chart, nuclear chemistry, chemical bonding, nomenclature, an introduction to organic chemistry, chemical quantities, formulas, gases, chemical calculations, balancing equations, solutions, acids and bases, chemical kinetics, and equilibrium. Coordinated laboratory exercises are intended to emphasize topics covered in the lecture as well as stress basic laboratory techniques. Elementary algebra is required as a prerequisite.

Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in MAT-063.

This lecture and laboratory course is the first of a two-semester sequence designed specifically for students majoring in chemistry, physics, biology, or pre-engineering. It is a mathematically rigorous course that assumes the entering student has a strong background in algebra and finite mathematics. Students will learn specific-content chemical information that will be applied within the context of a variety of chemistry applications. Many of the applications that will be investigated highlight contemporary social and scientific issues. Through participation in course activities, each student should expect to improve her/his knowledge of chemistry and to develop improved qualitative and quantitative problem-solving skills. Hands-on experience with laboratory experiments will allow students to learn proper procedures, to gather meaningful data, and to draw logical and appropriate conclusions based on the laboratory data. Content will include chemical equations, stoichiometry, gases, thermochemistry, equilibrium, electronic structure of atoms, periodic trends, molecular bonding and structure, intermolecular forces, and nuclear chemistry.

Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in MAT-102, MAT-110, or MAT-156.

This natural science course addresses the manner in which we approach our environment today and how it will affect the world we live in tomorrow. This course examines the challenges of: developing sustainable energy sources, maintaining the quality of our air, water, and soil, and preserving the remaining biodiversity and habitat, and human population pressures as they relate to the environment. As these challenges are examined, possible solutions will be evaluated.

Lecture Hours: 48

This laboratory course provides a hands-on approach to understanding challenges to our environmental health. The course examines population growth, a framework for understanding the extent of habitat loss and degradation and its impact on biodiversity; water quality and treatment; soil quality and management practices; examination of energy consumption and alternatives; and an evaluation of ecosystem interactions.

Lab Hours: 32

Pre/Co-requisite(s): ENV-115

An introduction to one of the major sub-fields of geography. Physical geography is the study of how and why physical phenomena vary spatially at and near the earth’s surface. This course will emphasize describing the spatial distribution of the earth’s natural features, patterns of solar energy receipt, atmospheric pressure, winds and precipitation around the earth. Introductory laboratory exercises complement the lecture.

Lecture Hours: 48

An introductory laboratory course to complement GEO-131 Physical Geography. The course explores the concepts, resources, and specialized methods necessary to understand the major elements of Physical Geography.

Lab Hours: 32

Pre/Co-requisite(s): GEO-131.

This course introduces the student to the concepts and processes of physics, chemistry, astronomy, and earth science. Students are presented with a general overview of theories that have an impact on their everyday lives.

Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in MAT-063.

This physical science course explores the mysteries of the universe. Through scientific reason, the course will examine the following: the history of astronomy, the planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies, the creation and fate of the universe and our place in it. This course includes amateur observation techniques.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in MAT-063 or appropriate placement score.

A basic course in descriptive astronomy dealing with the development of modern astronomy and with its present-day theories and observations. Topics covered include motions of solar system and deep sky objects, telescopes and other instruments, members of the solar system, nature of the sun, other stars, origin and development of stars and planets, our galaxy, other galaxies, and the organization of the universe.

Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in MAT-063 or appropriate placement score.

This course covers the fundamental concepts, principles and laws of physics and their applications. It covers kinematics, dynamics, force, linear and rotational motion, fluids, sound, temperature, and heat.

Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in MAT-741 or MAT-121. Or equivalent placement score.

This course introduces physics using calculus-level mathematics. Designed for students in Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics. The first semester of this sequence covers the topics of vectors, linear and rotational kinematics, statics, dynamics, oscillatory and wave motion, temperature, and heat.

Lecture Hours: 64 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in MAT-210.

This is a one semester, liberal arts mathematics course that satisfies the minimum general education requirement for math. The course is designed to impart math skills which are helpful in everyday life as well as to expose students to areas of mathematics they may not have seen before. Topics include problem-solving skills, set theory, algebra, consumer mathematics, probability, and statistics. Other topics may be included.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in MAT-063 or appropriate placement score.

This course provides an intensified study of algebraic techniques and prepares students for future study in mathematics. The central theme is the concept of functions, their properties, graphs and applications. Functions studied include polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic.

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in MAT-102 or equivalent placement score.

This one-semester pre-calculus course is intended for the student with a solid algebra background who intends to take calculus. It is also beneficial (but not required) for the student to have a background in trigonometry. The course will emphasize functions using an analytical, numerical, and graphical approach. The student will study linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions along with their applications.

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): Appropriate Placement Test Scores: ACT Math Score of 25 OR Compass Score of 51-100 in the College Algebra Domain or 31-50 in the Trigonometry Domain.

The second course of a two-semester pre-calculus sequence. Topics include trigonometry and applications, vectors, analytic geometry, and polar and parametric equations.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in MAT-121 or equivalent placement score.

This course is a study of descriptive statistics including graphical representation, central tendency, correlation and regression, intuitive treatment of probability and inferential statistics including hypothesis testing.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): MAT-063.

The first in a calculus sequence, this course covers topics including functions and their graphs, limits, derivatives, applications of the derivative, and integrals.

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in MAT-128 or MAT-134 or appropriate placement scores (ACT: 27; COMPASS TRIGONOMETRY: 51-100).

Western Civilization I traces the development of Western Civilization from prehistory to 1300 C.E., the end of the High Middle Ages. The role of the Humanities is emphasized. The course explores major political, social, economic, scientific, intellectual, cultural, and religious developments contributing to Western societies. These include the significant events and contributions of early Middle Eastern civilizations, classical and Hellenistic Greece, the Roman Empire, its successors, the rise of the Western Christian church, and Medieval Europe.

Lecture Hours: 48

Western Civilization II surveys the development of Western Civilization, covering the end of the High Middle Ages of Europe to the French Revolution. The role of the Humanities is emphasized. The course will examine the major political, social, economic, intellectual, cultural, and religious developments contributing to the emergence of modern Western European Society. This includes the significant events and contributions of the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Columbian exchange, the Scientific Revolution, and the Enlightenment.

Lecture Hours: 48

Western Civilization III will continue exploring the development of Western Civilization, covering the period from the French Revolution until the present. The role of the Humanities is emphasized. The course will examine the major political, social, economic, intellectual, cultural, and religious developments contributing toward Western Society. Included are such major developments as the industrial revolution, the French revolution, Romanticism, European colonialism, World War I, World War II, the Cold War, the new European order, and the world of the Twenty-first Century.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course is an examination of the value, esthetic pleasures, structure, function, and history of art. The course explores sculpture, painting, film, drawing, printmaking, photography, ceramics, and architecture. Field trips to galleries allow students the opportunity to personally experience significant visual art.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course is an introduction to the history of visual art and artists; prehistory through Gothic. All forms of media: painting, sculpture, drawing, architecture, ceramics, metal work, glass and others are considered in the context of time, society, and the human impulse to create.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course is an introduction to the history of visual art and artists; Renaissance to the present. All forms of media: painting, sculpture, drawing, architecture, ceramics, metal work, glass, photography, film, and others are considered in the context of time, society, and the human impulse to create.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course introduces students to the literary genre of drama throughout history. Emphasis will be on reading, discussing, and evaluating various plays representative of their era and genre. Students will respond to drama through informal and formal written assignments that foster skill in analysis and interpretation. Students will also learn about how the genre of drama has evolved and how these kinds of dramatic narratives interrelate with societies of the past and present.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course studies multiple literary forms and genres. Students will be introduced to literary terminology, analysis and interpretation of literature, and a variety of authors and literary styles. Instruction will emphasize the process of reading to develop and interpret meaning and classroom discussions encouraging students to share interpretations. Students will also respond to literature through informal and formal written assignments that foster skill in analysis and interpretation.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in RDG-040 and ENG-061 or appropriate placement scores (Placement Reading 82 and Placement Writing 65)

An introduction to the musical arts through listening to and studying the music of various periods. Some sections of the course may be presented by live musicians. Allied arts, including dance, painting, and literature, may be used to demonstrate the relatedness of music to the larger scope of human experience.

Lecture Hours: 48

An investigation of some of the fundamental problems of human existence--human nature, the nature of reality, how and what we know, the existence of God, ethical behavior, justice and freedom. This will be undertaken through readings and discussions of major philosophical schools of thought in Western and non-Western traditions.

Lecture Hours: 48

Introduction to Ethics examines contemporary ethical conflicts and provides a grounding in the language, concepts, and traditions of ethics. This course provides students with the intellectual tools to analyze moral dilemmas in the fields they choose to pursue and participate in as members of society.

Lecture Hours: 48

An introductory survey of world religions that have had major impact on world culture and civilization: Hinduism, Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and others. It will examine their cultural settings, sacred writings, key doctrines, central rituals, ethical values, and perspectives on gender roles.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course is an interdisciplinary course that will explore the emergence, development, and diversification of the three cultural regions? religious traditions. Student participants in the course will explore not only the basic beliefs and practices of these religions but also the ways in which they shape and are shaped by the cultures in which they are embedded. Emphasis will be placed upon understanding these religions as systems of meaning-creation.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course will explore the development of Sub-Saharan African civilizations from the dawn of humanity to the issues facing the continent today. The first part of the course will look at the indigenous and colonial heritage of Africa. The second part will examine selected aspects of the political, economic, social, religious, environmental, and gender issues and realities facing Africa today. Lastly, it will expose students to significant African contributions and trends in the Fine Arts: literature, cinema, music, and the visual arts.

Lecture Hours: 48

This interdisciplinary course will examine the history of the Middle East with particular emphasis on the period since the birth of Islam. The course will also explore the cross-cultural exchanges that ancient Middle Eastern and Islamic civilizations have engaged in with other world civilizations. Among the topics covered in this course are the foundation and development of Islam, the cultural influence and spread of Islamic civilization, the creation and politics of modern nation-states, and emergence of Islamist politics.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course will explore the development of Latin American civilization form its ancient origins to the issues facing the region today. The course will look at the indigenous and colonial heritage of the area; examine its shared cultural, literary, economic, social, and political contributions and trends; and look at the history and current issues facing the individual countries or sub-regional groupings.

Lecture Hours: 48

East Asian Cultures is an interdisciplinary course that will explore the emergence of East Asian civilization, its development and diversification, and its contacts and exchanges with other world civilizations. Primary emphasis is on China. The course will explore the various historical, cultural, religious, philosophical, economic, political, social, demographic and geographic factors that make this such a diverse and dynamic civilization and will also draw comparisons between China and neighboring countries.

Lecture Hours: 48

Japanese History and Culture is an interdisciplinary course that will explore the emergence of Japanese civilization, its development, diversification, and its contacts and exchanges with other world civilizations. The course will explore the various historical, cultural, religious, artistic, philosophical, economic, political, social, cultural, demographic, and geographic factors that make Japan such a diverse and dynamic civilization. Emphasis will be placed upon attempting to understand Japanese culture as being both unique and as intimately related to other cultures.

Lecture Hours: 48

Russia’s turbulent past and uncertain present will be discussed in this interdisciplinary course. It will examine the major political, economic, geographic, social, cultural, religious, and other factors that have contributed to the development of Russian civilization. Emphasis will be placed upon understanding Russia as both a unique Eurasian civilization and a part of the global community of nations.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course provides an introduction to the study of behavior and mental processes with emphasis in such areas as learning, cognition, motivation, personality, behavioral disorder, therapy, and social influence. An understanding of the impact of both theoretical perspectives and experimental evidence on the formulation of the science of human behavior is also stressed. Psychological theories and principles are utilized to explain and predict behavior.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course surveys the basic principles, concepts, and research findings of social life from small groups to societies. The course examines a range of sociological explanations for the various forms of social behaviors and establishes a basis for reflection and further study in the field.

Lecture Hours: 48

This United States history course examines the country's Colonial experience, Revolutionary period, and 19th Century history through Reconstruction. The course includes political, economic, and social history of this period, as well as the development of American thought.

Lecture Hours: 48

This United States history course examines the period from the end of reconstruction to the present. Emphasis is placed upon industrialization and its impact, the development of a strong federal government, an aggressive foreign policy, and a growing involvement in an international economy. The course includes political, economic, and social history of this period, as well as the development of American thought.

Lecture Hours: 48

The study of the United States national government, specifically its institutions, the process of governing, the means by which individual citizens and groups influence that process, and the output of that governing process.

Lecture Hours: 48

This introductory course builds an understanding of the physical and social aspects of geography by examining the major regions of the world and their connections. This will be accomplished by a geographic regional "tour" of the world examining the basic relationship between the physical environment and the cultural aspects within these regions.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course is an introduction to international politics. The course will examine the underlying forces that shape and constrain how countries behave in the international system, historical patterns of state behavior and the prospect of state cooperation and conflict in the future. Analysis of international relations will be done through the examination of historical events, current events, policy evaluation and scholarly theory.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course introduces the study of politics using a comparative structure. It examines the principles and operation of modern political systems. Emphasis is on the processes in a variety of political systems in the world including democratic, socialist, and totalitarian systems.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course presents a life span, developmental approach to the study of the developing person that identifies the behavioral dynamics of the physical, cognitive, social and affective domains of development with a view to the impact of family, school and community.

Lecture Hours: 48

Provides an introduction to the study of the interrelationship between the individual and social behavior with emphasis in the areas of social cognition, attribution, attitudes, group behavior, prejudice and discrimination, and interpersonal relationships. Basic psychological and sociological perspectives and research findings will be reviewed to better understand individual and social behavior.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): PSY-111 and SOC-110 or instructor approval.

This course introduces students to a sociological examination of contemporary social problems. Specifically, this course focuses on the interconnection of various social problems, the significance of social inequality in creating and maintaining social problems, and the roles of both human agency and social policy in providing solutions to these problems.

Lecture Hours: 48

Marriage and family is studied from a sociological viewpoint. Content areas focus on the history of family, gender roles, power in relationships, diverse family structures, and functions of the family and dysfunctions. This course examines courtship and marriage, family life cycle, parenthood, interpersonal relationships, and marital adjustments. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze the family as a social institution, and identify social forces which influence its development and change.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course provides a basic background on historical and contemporary perspectives on death and dying. Attention is given to current American practices regarding death, as well as cross-cultural interpretation. Emphasis is also placed on the special situation of the terminally ill and bereaved.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course introduces the student to a comparative study of societies around the world. In this course cultural similarities and differences are explored to illustrate how human beings construct and conduct their existence. It emphasizes the origin and maintenance of the human species by studying its evolution, cultural development, ecology, kinship, organizations, and symbolic expressions. (Same as ANT-105)

Lecture Hours: 48

This introductory gerontology course examines the influence of an aging society, explores the process of aging, old age as a stage of life and the impact of aging both personally and on society as a whole.

Lecture Hours: 48

Composition I emphasizes fluency, thesis-driven organization, the use of supporting details, and research techniques. Writing is approached as a recursive process that includes prewriting strategies, drafting, revising, and editing. The course helps students shape writing to serve readers' needs and define a sense of purpose in their writing. It also gives students strategies for reading college-level material.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement scores or equivalent.

Composition II aims to review and extend writing principles learned in Composition I to analytical, argumentative, and research-based writing. This course emphasizes critical reading, evaluation, and precise and responsible source citation.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in ENG-105.

This course introduces students to the oral communication process and how it affects human interaction There will be an emphasis on developing interpersonal, small group, and public speaking skills. Students will be involved in activities that provide opportunity for the understanding and improvement of their oral communication skills.

Lecture Hours: 48

Diversity and the Media presents a historical perspective and current analysis of various minority groups and how the media depicts these groups. This course helps students understand why and how stereotypical media portrayals have been produced and how the under-representation of diversified images affects their knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors toward others.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course introduces conceptual, theoretical, and philosophical issues in Multicultural Education (MCE). Students learn instructional strategies for making their future multicultural classrooms into effective learning communities that are collaborative, inclusive, developmentally appropriate, and globally oriented.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course will explore the issues and themes developed in the literature written by minority authors, often underrepresented in the traditional literary canon. We will focus on works by various dispossessed groups, including African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Latinx, Native Americans, Lesbians/Bisexuals/Gays/Transgender Individuals, and Women. Genres to be read will include short stories, poetry, and novels with emphasis on the ideas and issues shared in common by the various silenced groups and the unique perspective of each.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course explores the meaning of gender. Research and theory in the areas of gender development, gender similarities and differences, and the nature and effects of gender roles and stereotypes is emphasized.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): PSY-111.

This course examines racial and ethnic relations in the United States. Basic sociological concepts will be applied to historical and contemporary experiences of racial and ethnic groups, with particular attention paid to minority groups.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course provides an introduction to the sociological study of group relations in the United States. The focus will be on race, class, and gender. However, other identities (such as religion, sexual orientation, age, and abilities) will also be explored. Students will gain a better understanding of the relationship between individuals and society, as well as the experiences of various minority groups.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course serves as an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of women's studies and to current women's issues in our society. It explores ways in which women get marginalized and silenced primarily by the social definitions and the patriarchal male power structure. The course seeks to help students develop critical thinking relative to contemporary gender issues; to explore their assumptions about gender; to illuminate social constructions of femininity and women's roles; and to uncover the ways in which social teachings shape and limit women's lives.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course is designed to orient students to the college campus, resources, services, and expectations. This course also provides a brief overview and practice of study skills and academic strategies.

Lecture Hours: 16

This course provides students a thorough orientation to the college campus and resources. The course is designed to introduce students to the college culture while they examine what a "successful" student is. Students will be introduced to a variety of skills for academic success, academic planning, personal development, and study strategies.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course is an introduction to basic financial accounting concepts and procedures for service and merchandising businesses and the corporate form of ownership. Topics included are the accounting cycle; accounting systems; financial statements; accounting for cash, receivables, payables, inventories, plant assets, bonds, and stock.

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in MAT-063, or minimum score of 42 on the Algebra test, or Math ACT score of 19 or higher.

The course continues to address topics in financial accounting that began in Principles of Accounting I. Primary emphasis is on managerial accounting and the corporate form of ownership. Topics include the statement of cash flows and financial statement analysis. Managerial accounting topics include job order and process cost systems, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting and standard cost systems. Capital investment analysis and activity-based costing are also addressed.

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in ACC-131.

This course concentrates on fundamental drawing problems: gesture, contour, proportions, mapping techniques and values are studied through the use of props and clothed models. Creative interpretation with various media and approaches are stressed.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

This course concentrates on more advanced drawing problems: gesture, contour,proportions,mapping techniques and value are studied through the use of props and clothed models addressed in Drawing 1. The focus will be more creative interpretation with various media and approaches.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

This course is an introduction to painting in a variety of media. Color theory, design theory and media area applied to exercises, studies, and finished paintings. Concentration is on developing skills in handling materials and personal expression through painting.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

This course is an advanced painting course using a variety of media, with greater emphasis on self-direction. Concentration is on developing advanced skills in handling materials leading to greater abilities and personal expression through painting.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): ART-143, equivalent, or instructor approval.

A hands-on intensive introduction to clay and glaze materials, integrated with a fresh approach to building interesting forms effectively.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

This course develops the methods of clay forming as a means of expression. Topics may include hand building, wheel-throwing, glazing, design and the functional and aesthetic aspects of ceramics. Upon completion, students should demonstrate improved craftsmanship and aesthetic quality in the production of ceramic art.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in ART-173.

This course provides an introduction to the basics of digital photography, from camera selection to its use as an art form and aesthetic medium. Content includes camera types, lenses, exposure controls, elements of composition, editing fundamentals, and the storage, printing and sharing of photographic images. It will also examine the elements of photographic theory, history and ethics. In this hands-on class, students will complete specific technique-based assignments and participate in class demonstrations, discussions and critiques.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Principles of Nutrition will introduce students to the science of nutrition. The course will examine individual nutrients; their structure and function in the human body; nutrient composition of food; and selection of food to meet nutrient needs, maintain health and satisfaction. Students will understand and apply present day knowledge of nutrition to dietary patterns and needs of selected individuals and groups. The course is an advanced beginning course in human nutrition designed for students with a science background.

Lecture Hours: 48

The second of a two-semester sequence designed for students pursuing careers in allied health fields or wishing an in-depth undergraduate transfer course in the biological sciences. The course focuses on interdependent relationships between the structures and functions of body systems and the way these parts interact (homeostasis) to insure survival of the organism. Major topics addressed include systems associated with circulation, maintenance, elimination and continuity. Coordinated laboratory exercises focus on anatomical knowledge and physiological functions.

Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in BIO-168.

This course explores the physical, biological, and chemical study of food and examines food science by presenting topics relevant to the modern day diet. Topics will include food processing, food distribution, organic foods, genetically modified foods, macro and micronutrients, and the obesity epidemic.

Lecture Hours: 48

An introductory survey course which provides an overview of the major functions in business with relation to current social, economic, global, and environmental concerns.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course is an introduction to ethical decision making in business. There is an examination of individual, organizational, and macrolevel issues in business ethics. This course does not determine correct ethical action; it is designed to assist the potential businessperson to make more informed ethical decisions on a daily basis. Dilemmas, real life situations and cases provide an opportunity for you to use concepts in the assignments and to resolve ethical issues. Since there is no universal agreement on the correct ethical business norms, critical thinking and informed decision making are emphasized.

Lecture Hours: 48

An introduction to the principles of law as they relate to business. This course includes an overview of our court system, sources of law, ethics and social responsibility, contracts, warranties, real property, landlord and tenant, negotiable instruments, and agency. Emphasis is placed on exploring the law as it affects businesses and individuals.

Lecture Hours: 48

Application and interpretation of probability and statistics as they relate to business problems; design of experiment, descriptive statistics, sampling, estimation, correlation, linear regression, hypothesis testing, and analysis of variances.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): MAT-156 or equivalent or appropriate placement score.

Quantitative and qualitative aspects of problem solving and decision making in business are covered. Topics include structuring and the basics of decision making, classification theory, functional relationships, marginal analysis, resource allocation, and probability.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): MAT-156.

This lecture-laboratory course is intended primarily to serve undergraduate health-related majors such as nursing and dental hygiene as well as the general studies students seeking an integrated background in organic and biological chemistry. Students will study topics applications from a clinical, human or environmental perspective. Laboratory exercises are coordinated with the lecture topics.

Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): CHM-122.

This lecture and laboratory course is the second of a two semester sequence designed specifically for students majoring in chemistry, physics, biology or pre-engineering. Students will have successfully completed General Chemistry I or its' equivalent. The course focuses on chemical equilibria and their applications, thermodynamics, kinetics, modern materials, electrochemistry, properties of solutions, chemistry of the representative main group and transition elements, coordination compounds, basic organic chemistry, biological chemistry, and chemistry of the environment. Specific topics are outlined under the course content. Laboratory exercises are coordinated with lecture topics where possible, and are intended to augment and support these topics.

Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): CHM-165.

Theory and practice of organic chemistry with emphasis on the chemistry of functional groups, structure, bonding, molecular properties, reactivity and nomenclature of alkanes, alkenes, alcohols and ethers, stereochemistry, reaction mechanism, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in CHM-165 and CHM-175.

Theory and practice of organic chemistry with emphasis on nomenclature and reactivity of alkenes, alkynes, aromatics, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines, and polyfunctional compounds.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CHM-260 or equivalent.

Introduction to Mass Media presents elements of the mass communication process with emphasis on the forms, functions, regulations, and social impact of the various media. This course helps students understand how media influence their lives.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course will teach students to produce the annual art and literary magazine, ETC, at Hawkeye Community College. Visual and editorial content will be developed based on themes connected to the institution's "Common Read" book, adopted each academic year.

Lecture Hours: 32

This course examines the day-to-day operation of criminal justice in our society. Emphasis is on the inter-relationships of the components of law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and the juvenile justice system.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course will provide an introductory examination of corrections in the United States. The central theme of the course will be to critically analyze corrections as an integral part of the overall criminal justice system in America.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course explores theories of factors that influence criminal behavior, and analyzes criminal behavior in relationship to other social problems.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course is an investigation of the social and legal definitions of juvenile delinquency and its causes. It also focuses on the administration of juvenile court, probation and parole, and assessment of present and potential prevention programs.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course examines probation and parole practices related to community-based corrections programs throughout the United States. Emphasis is placed on community-based programs for offenders, administration and legal issues of the programs, trends in probation, parole and related community-based programs.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): CRJ-100 and CRJ-120.

This course examines the juvenile justice system from a practitioner perspective. It provides operational knowledge of how law enforcement, the courts, and correctional facilities navigate the juvenile offender.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in CRJ-100.

This course examines white-collar crime as a social and criminal justice problem, the costs to society, explanations for behavior, and investigative techniques.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in CRJ-100 and CRJ-237.

This course enables the student to use intelligence and analytic data to identify and inform tactical, strategic, and administrative crime analysis functions.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in CRJ-100.

An examination of ethical issues in the criminal justice system with an emphasis on reasoning and decision making for professional competence.

Lecture Hours: 48

An introductory course in electronic information processing and information system management designed to provide the students with a general understanding of computer hardware and software and the facility to use this knowledge in the creation and management of useful information. Students will be given hands-on experience with operating system, word processing, database management, presentation and spreadsheet software. Exposure to and use of the Internet, including security and privacy concerns, is an integral part of the course. Basic computer literacy is expected for students entering this course.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): The ability to enter data using a computer keyboard at a rate of no less than 15 words per minute on a three-minute timing. A minimum grade of C in RDG-039.

This course presents the basic concepts of information systems and computer literacy. The course incorporates theory as well as hands-on practice, which focuses on spreadsheets and database management systems (DBMS).

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D- in MAT-063.

This course introduces students to the various language systems of film, including film-making techniques, creators, genres, narratives, ideology, and film theory/criticism. Students will explore the cultural importance of cinema as art by analyzing selected movies and clips which demonstrate artistic excellence.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course introduces the basic acting techniques with emphasis on concentration, movement, voice, and play analysis. Through monologue and scene work, as well as exercises, students will experience the acting process.

Lecture Hours: 48

This is a one-semester survey course covering basic economic issues and applications. The course includes such topics as supply, demand, pricing and production decisions by firms, consumer decision making, national income and output determination, unemployment and inflation, Classical and Keynesian theories, money and banking, and fiscal and monetary policies. International issues will also be discussed. (No credit given if credit earned in ECN120 or ECN130.)

Lecture Hours: 48

Principles of supply and demand and the price mechanism will be presented. Descriptions and interactions of the consumer, business, government, and international sectors will be studied as well as their effects on output, employment, and growth in the economy. The course includes a study of the banking system and monetary policy, fiscal policy, economic growth, differing macroeconomic viewpoints, and international issues.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in MAT-063 or appropriate math placement score.

Principles of supply and demand, elasticity, and pricing will be studied. The course includes such topics as resource allocation of firms, pricing and output decisions in different market structures, and consumer choice theory. International issues and the world economy will be integrated into the course.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in MAT-063 or appropriate math placement score.

Focuses on the importance of collaborative efforts of the school, home, and community to the promotion of the children's healthy development. Research relating to parental involvement, impact of inclusion, and factors which place families at risk are examined. Explores attitudes, philosophies, and practical techniques with emphasis on building respectful, culturally sensitive relationships with families, utilizing community resources and working with diverse families.

Lecture Hours: 48

Examines American education from a historical, philosophical, and sociological perspective. Challenges and issues in education today will be discussed in the context of school organization, politics, funding, curriculum, professionalism, legal issues, and effective school and teacher characteristics.

Lecture Hours: 48

The course is designed to present the dynamics of children's literature. It promotes the selection and evaluation of literature for children as well as how to engage young readers in a variety of literary genres. The course will emphasize literature as a key element of the reading curriculum, grades Preschool-8 and beyond. The course will be relevant to those interested in education and literacy.

Lecture Hours: 48

The study of learning as it relates to cognitive, affective, and psychomotor processes; personal, social, and moral development; abilities and exceptionality and motivation, measurement and classroom management, exceptionality and individual differences; curriculum development and assessment; motivation and classroom management.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): PSY-111 and PSY-121.

Co-requisite(s): EDU-920.

Students are introduced to the issues and practices regarding the inclusion of diverse student populations in general education settings. The needs of all students including general education, special education, and gifted will be emphasized. Strategies for adapting curriculum and the classroom will be examined. Support services that are available to teachers and students will be explored.

Lecture Hours: 48

This is a basic course in the planning and practical use of technology resources to enhance and extend the learning process in the face to face classroom, hybrid and online learning. Students will be exposed to various ways of thinking about educational media and its applications in the classroom. The course is designed to provide the student with experiences that will enable them to select, arrange, utilize, and produce a variety of resources to enhance student learning through their creation of a Thematic Unit.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): EDU-240 or EDU-235.

Students in this course develop and/or implement service learning projects to help the college's community including the surrounding local community under the supervision of college faculty and in cooperation with the staff of community organizations and agencies.

Lab Hours: 32

This course provides an observation and participation experience to explore duties, roles and responsibilities of teachers to the school community. This takes place in area schools under the direction and guidance of classroom teachers. May be taken for 1 or 2 credits.

Lab Hours: 32

Co-requisite(s): EDU-240

Creative Writing is a beginning course for students interested in writing poetry, short stories, and creative non-fiction. The course will focus on introducing and developing some of the technical skills of the craft, with an emphasis on methods for generating topics and content.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course will focus on the study and practice of fiction. The content emphasis is on writing the short story with practice and study of the proper elements of writing. These elements are also applicable to the writing of the novel.

Lecture Hours: 48

Pre/Co-requisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in ENG-221.

Playwriting and Screenwriting is a writing workshop that offers students practical experience in the creative process of producing stage-worthy plays and marketable screen plays. Through the study and discussion of published and produced plays, students will learn appropriate techniques for the dramatic form and will use the writing process to apply the techniques to develop and present their own work.

Lecture Hours: 48

This history course is a survey of social, political, economic, and cultural developments in Iowa from prehistoric times to the present.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course examines the experiences of African-American society in the United States from origins in Africa to the present.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course will include a study of several plays by William Shakespeare, including two tragedies, two histories, and two comedies. Study of these plays will start with an examination of the historical period, which provides both the context in which the plays were written and the settings within the plays. Focus will then shift to a dramatic analysis of recurring themes, ideas, characterizations, and psychological profiles. It will end with a discussion of the contributions of Shakespeare to Western civilization and humanity as a whole. Also taught as LIT-145.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course will explore the major fiction and non-fiction works of Tolkien, paying special attention to themes drawn from the humanities. This course will be interdisciplinary and draw upon a range of liberal arts methodologies and specializations in its presentation.

Lecture Hours: 48

Women and Literature examines the predominant ways in which women have been portrayed by both male and female writers. It will also focus on the effects these recurring images may have on expectations for real women.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course will explore literature focused on a specific theme, genre, or author; introducing the specified topic and seeking to develop appreciation of the selected literature. Selected topics may include but are not limited to: detective fiction, science fiction, short stories, regional writers, or the work of a specific author.

May be taken for up to 3 credits.

Lecture Hours: 16

This course will prepare the student for College Algebra and Trigonometry or other equivalent course work. Topics include properties of real numbers, linear and quadratic equations, graphs of polynomial functions, systems of equations, polynomial and rational expressions, inequalities, integral and rational exponents, radicals, and complex numbers.

Lecture Hours: 64

A continuation of MAT-210, this course covers topics including integration techniques, applications of integration, infinite series, conic sections, parametric and polar equations.

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in MAT-210.

This course covers topics including integration and differentiation techniques related to vectors, vector-valued functions, functions of several variables, multiple integration, and vector analysis.

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): MAT-216.

A study of current theory and practice of leading a complex business organization toward the accomplishment of organizational objectives.

Lecture Hours: 48

The purpose of the course is to provide the student with a broad understanding of management information systems (MIS) and also to provide more detailed hands-on use of application programs for better preparation for employers. The course covers management information topics, spreadsheets, databases, HTML and visual basic for applications (VBA).

Lecture Hours: 48

Basic military survival principles are discussed in class and demonstrated during a Survival Weekend. Concepts taught are: shelter building, water and food gathering, land navigation, first aid, and rescue signaling. Discussion, 1 hr./wk.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 32

Introduces students to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership in the military. Students learn how the personal development of life skills such as goal setting, time management, physical fitness, and stress management relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. Discussion, 1 hr./wk.

Lab Hours: 32

Examines the challenges of leading in complex contemporary military operational environments. Dimensions of the cross-cultural challenges of military leadership in a constantly changing world are highlighted and applied to practical leadership tasks and situations. Discussion 2 hrs./wk.

Lecture Hours: 16

Explores the dimensions of creative and innovative military leadership strategies and styles by studying historical case studies and engaging in interactive student exercises. Students practice aspects of personal motivation and team building in the context of planning, executing, and assessing team exercises. Discussion, 2 hrs./wk., lab arranged, plus 1 field trip.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 32

Lecture Hours: 32

An overview of the processes, problems and activities associated with the planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion and distribution of ideas, goods and services to create exchanges.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course offers one half-hour lesson of private instruction per week, with a minimum of 30 minutes of practice per day. The goal is the development of both fundamental and advanced vocal techniques. The presentation of the standard repertoire for the specific voice is required. This course can be repeated with different content for credit.

Lecture Hours: 16

This course provides instruction in fundamental vocal techniques. Breath support, diction, posture, vowel formation, tone production and stage presence will be explored through standard vocal repertoire chosen for each student's voice type.

Lab Hours: 32

Individualized instruction in piano for the beginning, intermediate, or advanced student. Requires fourteen 25 minute lessons during the semester. Additional outside practice/preparation is required. This course can be repeated with different content for credit. No prior musical experience is necessary.

May be repeated once.

Lecture Hours: 16

This course provides applied lessons and guided instruction in tone production, technique, and musicianship skills. Students advance their skills through weekly lessons and regular practice of fundamental techniques and appropriate repertoire. This course can be repeated with different content for credit.

Lecture Hours: 32

Individualized instruction in percussion/drum set for the beginning, intermediate or advanced student. Requires 30 minute weekly lessons during the semester. Additional outside practice/preparation is required. This course may be repeated with different content for credit. No prior musical experience is necessary.

Lecture Hours: 16

Individualized instruction in percussion/drum set for the beginning, intermediate or advanced student. Requires 30 minute lessons during the semester. Additional outside practice/preparation is required. This course can be repeated with different content for credit.

Lecture Hours: 16

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in MUA-180.

Introduction to Music Theory. Basic skills and vocabulary. For non majors with limited background in music fundamentals, or as preparation for music major theory courses. Emphasis on notation, key/time signatures, rhythm, and aural training. (Variable)

Lecture Hours: 48

This course is designed for the student to participate in group performances. The performing group meets regularly and presents a wide variety of choral literature throughout the year. This course can be repeated with different content for credit.

May be repeated once.

Lab Hours: 32

This course is an exploration and comparative examination of non-western music and cultural traditions. Formatted for the general student and music major, the course will include fundamentals of music, basic elements of global music, and study of societal and cultural influence of music traditions on a nation/country.

Lecture Hours: 48

This skill course introduces students to the lifetime activity of bowling. The course will cover basic fundamentals of bowling such as rules and etiquette, approach, ball delivery, strikes, spares, and scoring. Individual, league, and tournament play will also be included.

Lab Hours: 32

This aerobic course incorporates cross-training techniques allowing for an increased caloric expenditure with simultaneous improvement in muscular strength and endurance and flexibility. Alternating between resistance training, cardiovascular, and flexibility exercises provides the benefits of all three types of activities in one exercise session.

Lab Hours: 32

This aerobic course, designed to improve physical fitness levels, provides the opportunity for participants of all levels to progress at their own pace. Various types of cardiovascular exercise modalities will be utilized throughout the course. Core stability and strengthening are also emphasized.

Lab Hours: 32

Power Walking is one of the most convenient forms of exercise. It takes minimal equipment and can be done anywhere. This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn a lifelong physical activity. Power Walking is also an excellent way to start a fitness program.

Lab Hours: 32

This skill course introduces the student to basic principles of weight training and the effects of this type of exercise on the body. Personalized programs will be the focus while emphasizing proper lifting techniques and safety issues.

Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grad of D in PEA-187.

This skill course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn Pilates principles and mat-based exercises from the beginner level, through the intermediate level, and finishing with the advanced level. Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on core stability and strength while simultaneously lengthening and strengthening the muscles without adding "bulk".

Lab Hours: 32

This skill course introduces the fundamentals of Vinyasa Yoga. Vinyasa Yoga focuses on balanced asana (posture) sequences, as well as the connection of the asanas and the breath. There are a host of associated benefits including, but not limited to, increased levels of body awareness, increased strength and flexibility, as well as the benefits shown to be associated with relaxation.

Lab Hours: 32

This skill course emphasizes the importance of variation in the weight training regimen by incorporating different training systems.

Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D in PEA-187 Weight Training I

Weight Training III provides consistent routine instruction in the performance of weight training exercises with emphasis on complex biomechanics of lifting.

Lab Hours: 32

This is one of the four courses required to receive a coaching authorization or endorsement. This course meets the required hours for ethics. By the end of this course, participants should be able to explain methodology and responsibilities of a successful coach, apply teaching techniques to sports skills, connect how communication and motivation affect performance, and distinguish appropriate ethical behavior of coaches and students. Taking responsibility for their own learning, participants should be able to plan for an effective and meaningful experience for the athlete that is supported by informed decision-making.

Lecture Hours: 16

This is one of the four courses required to receive a coaching authorization or endorsement. This course will connect the participants to the basic concepts of growth and development of students in the 5th through 12th grade who would participate in school sponsored athletics. By the end of this course, participants should be able to explain how and when physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development occurs and how this development affects learning, behavior and performance. Taking responsibility for their own learning, participants should be able to plan for an effective and meaningful athletic experience for the adolescent that is supported by informed decision-making.

Lecture Hours: 16

This is one of the four courses required to receive a coaching authorization or endorsement. By the end of this course, participants should be able to apply basic physiological concepts to athletics, connect how they affect movement, conditioning, and performance. Taking responsibility for their own learning, participants should be able to plan for an effective and meaningful experience for the athlete that is supported by informed decision-making.

Lecture Hours: 16

This is one of the four courses required to receive a coaching authorization or endorsement. This course will describe the duties and responsibilities in protecting the health of athletes. The course is aimed at recognizing injuries and providing basic care for those injuries as well as techniques to prevent injuries from occurring.

Lecture Hours: 32

This is an introductory level course designed to explore wellness in all dimensions. Students will assess their overall level of wellness, assess current lifestyle choices, and be enabled with strategies that will lead to an improved lifestyle and overall level of wellness.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course will use discussion and application to provide the layperson with the basic skills and knowledge necessary to provide First Aid, CPR, and AED to adult, child, and infant populations. Certification by the American Red Cross will be awarded to those who qualify.

Lecture Hours: 32

Career exploration course into the fields of physical education, sport, health, and recreation. Philosophies, principles and historical perspectives will be introduced.

Lecture Hours: 48

Basic nutrition concepts and nutritional needs of athletes and physically active individuals will be the focus. Nutrient timing, metabolism and digestion, adequate hydration, body composition, and supplements and ergogenic aids will be discussed.

Lecture Hours: 32

Cooperative Education provides an observation and participation experience to explore duties, roles, and responsibilities in settings related to wellness, athletics, exercise science, physical education, and/or a similar agency. This takes place in area agencies under the direction of a supervisor. This course can be repeated with a different agency for credit.

Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in PEH-162.

This course will cover an intellectual history of Western civilization from the pre-Socratic philosophers through Scholasticism. The course will begin by looking at several philosophers preceding Socrates, as well as study Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and the impact of Greek philosophy. It will then look at the development of early Christianity through Augustine, the early Medieval period through Thomas Aquinas, and the late medieval period through William of Occam.

Lecture Hours: 48

Basic laws and concepts of physics introduced and applied to activities to help students investigate how physics applies to everyday life.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course is the second semester continuation of General Physics I. The course studies the fundamental concepts, principles and laws of physics and their application. It covers electricity and magnetism, light and geometric optics, quantum and nuclear physics.

Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in PHY-162.

This course is the second semester continuation of Classical Physics I. This is a calculus-based course that studies the fundamental concepts, principles and laws of physics, and their applications. Topics include: electricity and magnetism, light and geometric optics, quantum and nuclear physics.

Lecture Hours: 64 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in PHY-212 and MAT-216.

Survey of the major classifications of psychological disorders. Emphasis will be on theoretical perspectives, descriptions of disorders, and therapeutic approaches.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): PSY-111.

This course explores the biological, psychological, social, cultural and historical forces that influence human relationships and sexuality. Research and theory are utilized to examine the diversity of human sexual expression.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course is designed to increase students' knowledge of themselves, of theories about careers, and of various resources available to them which will assist them in the career decision making process. Students, at the completion of this course, will be better able to choose academic majors and careers. This course is specifically designed to follow the National Career Development Guidelines.

Lecture Hours: 32

This course provides basic understanding of how American system of social services and the social work profession combine in order to meet the personal and social needs of persons who have been classified as ?at risk? and in need of public assistance. Concepts relevant to social welfare, social change, social support, and structure are examined, including but not limited to legal aspects, systemic and professional goals and values, and various statuses and roles. In addition, various models and theories related to social work and social services will be examined.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course focuses on students gaining an understanding and beginning mastery of interpersonal and interactional helping skills utilized by social workers in practice. The organization of the course and the learning methods used focus on both didactic and experiential learning. The content of the course is taught through lecture, discussion, and interactional sessions in which the students learn through individual and group exercises, role play, and activity experiences.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in SOC-160 Introduction to Social Work.

Pre/Co-requisite(s): Passing grade in SOC-181 Field Experience.

This course provides students with a beginning “hands-on” experience to examine the operations of a social service agency, to observe the functions and activities of social service workers, and to develop entry-level social service skills with clients. Students will complete a field experience with a social service agency and provided professional supervision by an agency representative who has the educational and professional experience in the student’s field of interest. This initial field experience is helpful to students in determining the compatibility of their own values, personal qualities, skills, and level of commitment to the social work practice. Students will have the opportunity to assess their field experience to make an informed decision on future educational and career plans.

Lab Hours: 32

Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of C in SOC-180 Social Work Interactional Skills.

This course combines classroom and community-based learning to expand student understanding of the global society. Living within a diverse community and working with diverse groups of people, students will engage in an authentic and practical cultural immersion experience off-campus.

May be taken for up to 3 credits.

Lab Hours: 32

This course studies the fundamentals of public speaking, emphasizing the process of speech preparation and delivery in various contexts.

Lecture Hours: 48

Intercultural Communication explores basic principles and theories of intercultural communication with opportunities to gain communication competence through immersion experiences and cross-cultural interactions.

Lecture Hours: 48