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CIS 113 Programming in Visual Basic 3 Credit Hour(s)
An introduction to Microsoft Visual Basic. Topics to be covered include: Object-Oriented Programming, interface design, controls, decisions, creating menus and dialog boxes, writing event and general procedures, and using operating system services.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed a basic computer literacy course (e.g., CIS100, BIT1150) or receive permission of instructor.
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CIS 173 Programming in C# 3 Credit Hour(s)
An introduction to Microsoft C#. Topics to be covered include: Object- Oriented Programming, interface design, controls, decisions, creating menus and dialog boxes, looping, arrays and accessing database files.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 113 or permission of instructor.
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CIS 186 Database Programming 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is designed to enable students to develop customized database applications. Subsequent to a brief survey of relational database techniques and methods, the emphasis will be on developing the necessary skills to design, create, and implement user-friendly front ends for relational databases. Using a database engine such as Microsoft Access 2003, the course will concentrate on developing and coding procedures using VBA (Visual Basic for Applications).
Prerequisite(s): CIS 113 or the equivalent; the student will also need to be able to use the basic functions of Microsoft Access.
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CIS 193 Introduction to LINUX 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is designed to prepare students for the COMPTIA LINUX+ Certification Exam. Linux is a relatively new open source system software that is becoming increasingly popular for use on business Web Servers, email servers, application servers, and even personal desktop systems. This course is designed to prepare students to take the certification exam; however, it is not a substitute for the certification exam. A basic foundation in computer hardware, networking concepts, as well as familiarity with desktop and server operating systems such as Windows 2000 or Unix would be helpful. Programming experience of any type would also be an asset but is not explicitly required.
Prerequisite(s): BIT 1150 or equivalent introductory computer class, or permission from instructor.
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CIS 263 Web Design 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course will cover the fundamental concepts of the Internet and World Wide Web, including how the Internet works, protocols and services, addressing and routing in the Internet. Students will design and create web pages using web page editing/publishing software and edit graphic images for web pages using image editing software. Use of simple Java applets will be covered and some basic Javascript scripts will be written for web pages if time permits.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 109, BIT 1150, or INFS 1010 .
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CIS 1610 Programming in C++ 3 Credit Hour(s)
An introduction to computer science software concepts using C++. Algorithms, problem solving methods, systems development and implementation methodologies are addressed. Standard programming constructs such as simple data types, assignment statements, use of subprograms, loops, conditional statements, arrays, records, classes, abstract data types, and object oriented programming concepts are emphasized. The student will write short segments of C++ code that demonstrates command and understanding of the above concepts. A prior course in a programming language such as Visual Basic or Java is useful, but not required.
Prerequisite(s): Student should have some background and understanding of computing and the use of information systems in society.
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CIS 2640 Web Page Applications 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is the study of various applications available for the support of web pages. Topics covered will include web page multimedia design using Adobe Creative Suite. The latest techniques of web page design technology will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 263 . Prior to taking this course, students should have a basic working knowledge of the Windows operating system, the Internet and Web editing/publishing software.
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CISP 203 Data Structures 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course covers the basic fundamental principles of Data Structures. It uses C++ as a programming language to implement a variety of data structures. As such it requires the knowledge of programming in C++ offered in the online course CIS 1610 . Topics will include recursion, C++ STL containers, vectors, C++ pointers, dynamic memory, STL Stacks, STL Queues, and Lists with or without iterators. User Designed classes are implemented.
Prerequisite(s): Prior to taking this course, students should have made a C or better in CIS 1610 .
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CISP 209 Java Programming I 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course will cover the fundamental concepts of Object Oriented Programming using Java. Topics will include objects, classes, constructors, methods, instance variables. User Designed classes are implemented. Arrays and Array Processing are emphasized. Graphical User Interfaces are developed using Java. Applets are explained and implemented.
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CISP 218 Java Programming II 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course continues the coverage of the fundamental concepts of Object Oriented Programming that started in Java Programming I. Topics will include Super Classes, Sub Classes, Polymorphism, Inheritance, Stacks, Queues, and Lists. User Designed classes are implemented.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of CST 209-W01 with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of instructor.
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Court Reporting |
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CORT 1001 Legal Terminology 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the meaning and spelling of Latin and English legal terms that legal professionals encounter.
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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CORT 1010 Machine Shorthand Theory I and Lab 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course covers the introduction and mastery of basic stenotype concepts for all one-syllable words and simple two-syllable words written by sound, beginning number writing, all marks of punctuation, one- and two-letter brief forms, two- and three-letter phrases, reading from stenotype notes, and dictation at 40 words per minute. Students begin the development of recording and transcribing live dictation with the use of computer-aided transcription (real-time translation). Mastery of the beginning principles of the touch method are emphasized as well as an understanding of the court reporting profession.
Prerequisite(s): Student must obtain machine and other equipment (paper, cassette recorder and cassette tapes) to be prepared to work on first night of class.
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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CORT 1020 Machine Shorthand Theory II and Lab 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course covers the introduction and mastery of advanced stenotype concepts for word beginnings and word endings (words of two or more syllables), advanced number concepts, homonyms, reading from stenotype notes, dictation at 40/60 words per minute, and introduction to beginning speed building principles.
Prerequisite(s): CORT 1001 , CORT 1010
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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CORT 1025 Introduction to Speedbuilding 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is an initial course for machine shorthand students in building speed in the taking of dictation at speeds of 40-60 wpm through live, online or electronic media. Dictation will consist of two-voice testimony, literary and current events. This course will focus on vocabulary usage and development, theory reinforcement and an introduction to briefs and phrases found in legal and literary dictation. The student will also receive instruction on using a computer-aided (real-time) translation system for transcription. Students will be able to take dictation at 60 wpm, transcribe with 95 percent accuracy, by the end of term.
Prerequisite(s): CORT 1010
Corequisite(s): CORT 1020
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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CORT 1110 Court Reporting Applications 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course encompasses forms and formats for different reporting situations; reporting interrogatories, statements, depositions, court proceedings; set up of court reporter’s office and records kept for both official and freelance reporting; developing a reference library; writing legal cites; forms of address; handling read backs; handling exhibits; testifying from past proceedings; finding employment; certification requirements, ethical considerations; transcribing notary depositions, hearings, motions, pretrial hearing, coroner inquests, trials, petitions, conventions, and meetings.
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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CORT 1210 CR Grammar and Punctuation 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course contains specialized English topics as they apply to the reporting profession. Grammar for court reporters emphasizes parts of speech and parts of structure of sentences. This course lays an essential foundation for study of the sophisticated punctuation rules that follow, which enable the reporter to produce verbatim transcripts with emphasis on proofreading techniques.
Corequisite(s): CORT 1020 , ENGL 1010
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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CORT 2010 Speedbuilding I 4 Credit Hour(s)
This course teaches speed and accuracy in the transcription of machine shorthand for speeds ranging from 60-180 wpm in the areas of Two-Voice Testimony (Q&A), Jury Charge (Legal Opinion) and Literacy. Computer-aided transcription systems, word processing and video applications for the court reporter are also covered in this course. Graduation from this concentration requires a “B” or better in this course.
Prerequisite(s): CORT 1025
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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CORT 2015 Computer-Aided Transcription 3 Credit Hour(s)
Computer-aided transcription systems, word processing systems, and video application for the court reporter are covered in this course.
Corequisite(s): CORT 2010
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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CORT 2022 Speedbuilding II 4 Credit Hour(s)
Dictation practice and testing for speeds 140-180 words per minute are included in this course. The student must pass progressive tests of Q & A, Jury Charge (Legal Opinion) and Literary up to 180 words per minute with 95 percent accuracy (five-minute tests). Computer-aided transcription systems, multi-voice dictation and transcript productions are also covered in this course. Graduation from this concentration requires a “B” or better in this course.
Prerequisite(s): CORT 1025
Corequisite(s): CORT 2015
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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CORT 2032 Speedbuilding III 4 Credit Hour(s)
This course includes dictation practice and testing for speeds 100 to 180 words per minute. The student must pass progressive tests of Q & A, Jury Charge (Legal Opinion) and Literary up to 180 words per minute with 95 percent accuracy (all five-minute tests). Computer-aided transcription systems, real-time applications, dictionary building and transcript production are also covered in this course. Graduation from this concentration requires a “B” or better in this course.
Prerequisite(s): CORT 1025 , CORT 2015
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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CORT 2040 Speedbuilding IV 3 Credit Hour(s)
This is the final speedbuilding course in this series and consists of dictation practice and testing for speeds 200 to 225 words per minute. The student must pass three tests of Q&A at 225 words per minute and Jury Charge (Legal Opinion) at 200 words per minute with 95 percent accuracy (five-minute tests). Added emphasis will be placed on formatting and style, as well as transcript production. The course will also include a mock RPR (Registered Professional Reporter) exam.
Prerequisite(s): CORT 2032 , CORT 2015 . Graduation from this concentration requires a “B” or better in this course.
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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CORT 2070 Court Report Internship 3 Credit Hour(s)
The student practices the skills needed to be a court reporter (freelance official, closed-captioned, conference). More than 60 clock hours of practical experience, on an individual basis, in the courtroom or in a deposition situation under the supervision of a working court reporter are required. From this actual experience, the student submits an acceptable 50-page transcript. This internship commences after the student is writing 200 words per minute.
Prerequisite(s): CORT 2022 CORT 1210 , LEGL 2030
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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CORT 2080 Special Topics in Real-time Reporting 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is an in-depth study of selected topics in the fields of court reporting, closed captioning and CART reporting designed to reinforce basic knowledge and to further professional competencies.
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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Criminal Justice Studies |
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CRMJ 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course presents an overview of the American criminal justice system and traces its historical and legal development, including the role of law enforcement, courts, and corrections in national, state, and local applications.
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CRMJ 1020 Introduction to the Legal Process 3 Credit Hour(s)
The course acquaints the student with the judicial system’s processes. The student will acquire knowledge of preliminary courtroom procedures, motions, administrative procedures, courtroom testimony and local judicial systems procedures.
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CRMJ 1025 Criminal Investigation 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course continues the basic fundamentals of criminal investigation. It includes the practical aspect of exploring preliminary investigative techniques; identifying, collecting, and processing physical evidence, and studying the elements of specific offenses.
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CRMJ 1050 Contemporary Issues 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is a review and in-depth examination of current issues and trends concerning the criminal justice process with emphasis on problems impacting local criminal justice agencies and personnel.
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CRMJ 1060 Psychological Aspects of Criminal Behavior 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is a study of deviant behavior with emphasis on dealing with the mentally disturbed, sexual deviates, and drug addicts. It examines the role of the psychologist in criminal justice cases.
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CRMJ 1100 Criminal Procedures 3 Credit Hour(s)
The course explores guidelines for the legal aspects of the law enforcement officer’s duties and focuses on an understanding of the Constitution and the reasons behind the guidelines. The student will be provided with a broader and more sophisticated understanding of criminal procedure.
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CRMJ 1160 Juvenile Justice 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course will cover juvenile problems and causes, court functions, corrective measures, and preventive techniques. The responsibilities, capabilities, programs, and techniques of court personnel in delinquency prevention and local, state, and federal juvenile statute laws will also be discussed.
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CRMJ 1180 Constitutional Rights of Prisoners 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is an analysis of prisoners’ rights in light of new Supreme Court decisions. An explanation of proper procedures recently developed to comply with these decisions for the protection of the agency and the individual correctional officers is discussed.
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CRMJ 1300 American Legal System 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course reviews basic laws governing the maintenance of a democratic society and how criminal, constitutional, consumer, environmental, housing and family laws meet the challenge of American society.
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CRMJ 1500 Correctional Counseling 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course will define the goals of counseling and review the current theories recognized by behavioral scientists. Many jails and prisons have organized counseling services for their jail/prison population. A counseling program benefits inmates and institutional employees. This course is an effort to define the role and scope of institutional counselors as well as highlight their correctional duties.
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CRMJ 1910 Criminal Justice Field Experience I 3 Credit Hour(s)
Students will locate and apply to a criminal justice agency to participate in the daily experiences associated with the criminal justice environment. The course requires 80 hours within the agency. Reports and evaluations are required. This course is open to any student who has completed 12credit hours in Criminal Justice Studies. Students currently employed in the criminal justice field may apply for Field Experience I credit after completing 12 hours of credit in Criminal Justice Studies, at Southwest, by submitting a letter of employment from a current or previous employer showing a minimum of three years of relevant criminal justice employment.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 12 credit hours in CRMJ course work
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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CRMJ 1920 Criminal Justice Field Experience II 3 Credit Hour(s)
Students are assigned to a criminal justice agency to participate in the daily experiences associated with the criminal justice environment. The course requires 80 hours within the agency and 10 hours classroom and/or individual instruction. Reports and evaluations are required. This course is open to pre-service students with the completion of 21 credit hours at Southwest and a minimum of 9 credit hours in Criminal Justice Studies. In-service students may apply for credit after completing 21 credit hours at Southwest and employer certification showing a minimum of three years of continuous criminal justice employment. Students must obtain permission of the instructor to enroll.
Prerequisite(s): CRMJ 1910
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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CRMJ 2000 Criminology 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is a systematic study of crime, criminals and the criminal justice system. It explores the fundamental elements of criminology through a study of the causation and criminal behavior theories and examines the relevant activities of the criminal justice system.
Prerequisite(s): CRMJ 1010
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CRMJ 2010 Introduction to Law Enforcement 3 Credit Hour(s)
A comprehensive introduction to the basic features of law enforcement in the United States is studied. Descriptive in nature, it acquaints students with the current state of knowledge about law enforcement agencies, their roles and the challenges they face.
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CRMJ 2020 Introduction to Corrections 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course explores the purpose of corrections and how correctional operations relate to our system of governing and sentencing. Descriptions and analysis of the philosophy, basic techniques, and current trends in local and national correctional programs are studied.
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CRMJ 2040 Investigative Report Writing 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course focuses on preparing analytical investigative reports and explores techniques of organizing, structuring, and investigating the report to comply with proper guidelines.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010
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CRMJ 2080 Drug Abuse and Law 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is a socio-legal guide to the drug abuse phenomenon and examines the psycho-social dynamics and pharmacological risks leading to psychoactive drug misuse as well as law enforcement and alternative intervention techniques in sentencing the drug offender.
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CRMJ 2210 Criminal Law 3 Credit Hour(s)
This is a study of criminal law legal principles, purposes and rules, and includes specific offenses, incomplete crimes, accomplices, accessories and criminal liability defenses. The course also covers classifications of crimes, criminal intent, and corpus delecti.
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CRMJ 2540 Victimology 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course provides a combination of victimization theories with applied responses to victimization. It explores victim-offender relationships, provides data, and investigates situational factors and responses to victims. The student learns to identify some precursors of violence such as stalking and harassment. The effects of violence are studied.
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CRMJ 2550 Understanding Terrorism 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course examines a variety of analytical approaches to the study of terrorism and describes a variety of terrorist groups.
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CRMJ 2990 Special Topics - Criminal Justice 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course addresses specific topics to meet the needs of criminal justice personnel.
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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Dietetics/Nutrition |
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DIET 1110 Techniques of Food Preparation 4 Credit Hour(s)
This course introduces students to the basic fundamental principles of food preparation and exposes them to emerging trends in food choices and technology. Students develop skills in planning and participating in group activities related to food preparation; including calculating cost of food ingredients, basic tenets of cooking, meal planning and budgeting.
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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DIET 1130 Quantity Cookery 6 Credit Hour(s)
This course exposes the student to the food service operation and how it functions as a part of a health care system. The student is exposed to management principles, sanitation standards and how they impact a food service, as well as the procurement, production, distribution and service of food service. The student also learns fiscal responsibility and supervisory functions needed to effectively manage a food service. Lab hours emphasize all areas of food management.
Prerequisite(s): DIET 1110 and DIET 1820 .
Corequisite(s): DIET 2010 or permission of instructor
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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DIET 1210 Nutritional Care Lab I 2 Credit Hour(s)
This course is designed for Dietetic Technician students. This course presents techniques of effective interviewing for diverse individuals and lesson planning and material development for appropriate populations. The student is introduced to the nutrition care process, and a general introduction to nutritional assessment. This course is taken concurrently with DIET 1310 Principles of Nutrition .
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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DIET 1300 Introduction to Dietetics 1 Credit Hour(s)
This course is an introduction to the field of dietetics. Students will explore careers in dietetics and their educational requirements. The course will also include requirements for credentialing and continuing education for practice.
Prerequisite(s): DIET 1210 , DIET 1110 , DIET 1810 , DIET 1820
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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DIET 1310 Principles of Nutrition 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is an introduction to nutrition, including nutritive value of foods, factors influencing body food requirements, their importance in promoting health and preventing disease and the body processes, and their relation to total nutrition. Nutritional requirements throughout the human life cycle, with attention to various food cultures and application of nutrition requirements to the basic food groups, are discussed.
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DIET 1330 Medical Nutrition Therapy 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is a study of nutrition related diseases that affect the human body. The student learns medical nutrition therapies that manage the following conditions: diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disease, renal disease and disorders that call for enteral/parenteral nutrition. The student learns about the nutrition care process, including assessment, intervention and monitoring strategies appropriate for the dietetic technician level of practice.
Prerequisite(s): DIET 1310
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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DIET 1360 Community Nutrition 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course examines the status, psychological influences and the nutritional practices of diverse population groups, including various ages, socio-economic levels and ethnicities. Students study national, state and community agencies’ health objectives concerned with meeting the needs of these diverse groups. Students use basic teaching/counseling methods for the nutrition education of small groups and individual clients.
Prerequisite(s): DIET 1370 .
Corequisite(s): DIET 1370
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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DIET 1370 Advanced Nutritional Care 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course presents a study of the nutrients and their utilization in the body. The student is exposed to the nutrition care process for diseases and health conditions including stress, genetic metabolic disorders, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, HIV, liver and kidney disease.
Prerequisite(s): DIET 1330 and concurrent enrollment in DIET 2910
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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DIET 1810 Sanitation Measures 2 Credit Hour(s)
This course is a study of the practical problems in protecting health, preventing food spoilage, and covering sanitation laws and regulations. This course includes the control of bacteria in the food service industry through good housekeeping practices, sanitary food handling, and personal hygiene using the HACCP approach to food safety. A Food Service Sanitation Certificate will be awarded to successful completers of the national exam.
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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DIET 1820 Equipment Layout and Safety 2 Credit Hour(s)
This course is designed to develop skills in planning a food service facility. Students plan a food service facility, write specifications for equipment and develop a floor plan. Techniques of planning and concepts of flow to ensure an efficient food service operation are emphasized. Students also develop skills in use, operation, care, and safety of food service equipment.
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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DIET 2010 Dietetic Field Experience I 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course provides 135 hours of supervised practice in selected health care settings. The student will be exposed to all areas of the food service operation and the role dietetics plays in its management.
Corequisite(s): DIET 1130 Quantity Cookery and acceptance into the Dietetic Technician program
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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DIET 2510 Quantity Food Management I 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is an introduction to food service management to include qualities and responsibilities of an effective food service manager; the study of various types of food service systems, organization of a food service operation; techniques and theories of management; selection and training of personnel; quality, production and cost control; purchasing methods and procedures, ethics of buying practices and marketing of food service products.
Prerequisite(s): DIET 1130
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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DIET 2610 Health Care Delivery Systems 2 Credit Hour(s)
This course is an Introduction to Health Care Delivery in the United States. This course includes a study of federal, state and local health care delivery systems. It provides a historical perspective of the current delivery system in the United States. It also explores the financing, technology and institutions that facilitate health care delivery. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
Prerequisite(s): DIET 2910 .
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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DIET 2910 Nutrition Clinical I 4 Credit Hour(s)
This course includes supervised practice in the clinical setting at hospitals and extended care facilities. Experiences are designed to enhance knowledge gained in Medical Nutrition Therapy and Advanced Nutritional Care.
Prerequisite(s): DIET 1330
Corequisite(s): DIET 1370
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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DIET 2920 Nutrition Clinical II 4 Credit Hour(s)
Continuation of Nutrition Clinical I: supervised practice with emphasis on patient care and management in public health and community settings. Assigned experiences are designed to complement and reinforce the knowledge gained in Community Nutrition.
Prerequisite(s): DIET 2910 , DIET 2510
Corequisite(s): DIET 1360
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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DIET 2985 Special Studies Baking 6 Credit Hour(s)
A study of what baking is all about, the ingredients used and how they are used to produce attractive, flavorful and nutritious baked goods. Rotations in area bakeries will reinforce student learning.
Corequisite(s): DIET 1130
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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DIET 2990 Food Service Seminar 1 Credit Hour(s)
This course is designed for students completing the Dietetic Technician Program. Students develop skills necessary for preparing to enter the profession of Dietetics. An overview of the Dietetic Technician Registration exam and successful techniques for exam preparation are included.
Prerequisite(s): DIET 2910
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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DIET 2995 Advanced Studies Baking 6 Credit Hour(s)
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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Early Childhood Education |
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ECED 1010 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 2 Credit Hour(s)
An introduction to the early childhood profession including an emphasis on professionalism and developmentally appropriate practice. Includes an overview of the history of early education, theoretical program models, different types of early childhood programs, community resources, professional organizations, and contemporary trends and issues in programs for children ages birth to eight. Field experience required.
Prerequisite(s): and or equivalent.
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ECED 2010 Safe, Healthy Learning Environment 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of the basic principles and practices of safety, health and nutrition as they relate to the early childhood setting, home, and community for children ages birth to eight. Also included is a study of principles of creating appropriate learning environments for young children. Field experience required.
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ECED 2015 Early Childhood Curriculum 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of developmentally appropriate practices and teacher’s role in supporting development of young children ages birth to eight. An emphasis on curriculum planning, including goals, environment, roles of teachers and parents, materials and settings. Field experiences required.
Prerequisite(s): ECED 1010 , ECED 2010 or department approval
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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ECED 2020 Infant, Toddler, Child Development 3 Credit Hour(s)
The study of the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects of young children, and their application to the care, guidance, and development of the child (ages birth to eight years.) Laboratory observation and interaction.
Prerequisite(s): ECED 1010 , ECED 2010 , and
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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ECED 2030 Infant and Toddler Care 3 Credit Hour(s)
A course on the care and education of infants and toddlers, birth to age three in group settings (i.e. child care centers, family child care homes, Early Head Start). Includes rationales and strategies for supporting the whole child including cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical development in a safe, responsive environment. Emphasis is on relationship-based care and education, with special attention to the unique environmental aspects of programs for the child under three.
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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ECED 2040 Family Dynamics and Community Involvement 3 Credit Hour(s)
The role of the family and community in the physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth of the child in a diverse society is explored. This course includes benefits of and strategies for developing positive, reciprocal relationships with families in an early childhood setting from birth to age eight.
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ECED 2050 Psychomotor Development 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course discusses the major theories of psychomotor development and the application to the development of the young child ages birth to eight years. Particular emphasis is placed on the positive development of motor skills. Field experience required.
Prerequisite(s): ECED 2020 or department approval
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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ECED 2060 Development of Exceptional Children 3 Credit Hour(s)
Explores practices that early childhood professionals can apply to develop a more inclusive and accessible environment for all children ages birth to eight years. Provides students with skills to include children of all abilities through appropriate arrangement of the environment. Includes strategies for developing strong relationships with families and other community agencies. Field experience is required.
Prerequisite(s): ECED 2020 and ECED 2040 or department approval
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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ECED 2070 Developmental Assessment 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course will cover assessment for children from birth to eight years of age. Both formal and informal instruments will be discussed with the emphasis on tools that can be used by teachers of young children. Considerations in choosing, administering, and reporting results of assessments will also be addressed. Field experience is required.
Prerequisite(s): ECED 2020 or department approval
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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ECED 2080 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course focuses on research based principles and practices providing young children ages birth to eight years a strong foundation in language and literacy with a developmentally appropriate approach and a focus on emerging literacy in young children.
Prerequisite(s): , , ECED 2020 or department approval
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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ECED 2085 Math and Science for Early Childhood Education 3 Credit Hour(s)
A course on standards, principles, and practices in teaching mathematics and science to young children ages birth to eight. An emphasis will be placed on developing an integrated math and science curriculum that includes appropriate content, processes, environment and materials, and child-centered choices. Field experience is required.
Prerequisite(s): ECED 1010 and ECED 2020 or department approval
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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ECED 2090 Creative Development 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course provides strategies for promoting creative development of the child ages birth to eight. Students will gain an understanding of the concept of creativity; what it is, why it is important and how the development of creativity in relation to art, music, language, movement, and dramatic arts. Field experience is required.
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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ECED 2095 School-Age Curriculum 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of developmentally appropriate practices and the teacher’s role in supporting development of children, ages five-14. An emphasis on planning curriculum that is based on the needs of school-age children, setting goals, planning the environment, selecting materials and roles of staff and parents. Field experience is required.
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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ECED 2100 The Mentoring Teacher 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of the philosophy, principles and methods of mentoring adults who have varying levels of training. Emphasis will be on the role of mentors as facilitators of adult learning while simultaneously addressing the needs of children, parents, and other staff.
Prerequisite(s): department approval
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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ECED 2120 Administration of Child Care Centers 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of organization and administration practices applicable to the child care center. Topics of special consideration will include leadership, enrollment and public relations, staff management, financial management, facilities, regulations, parent relations, and program development. Field experience is required.
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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ECED 2130 Clinical Practicum I 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course consists of a supervised practicum with a minimum of 30 clock hours in seminar and 45 clock hours in early childhood practical experiences. The course includes a study of the physical and human qualities that combine to create an environment that is safe and healthy, and promotes optimum learning for young children ages birth through eight.
Corequisite(s): ECED 2010
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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ECED 2150 ECED Clinical Practicum III 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course consists of supervised clinical experience with a minimum of 15 clock hours in seminar and 90 clock hours in a clinical site approved by the department (accredited agency, 3-star or department approved site). Up to 45 hours may be completed in the student’s employment site with department approval. The focus of the course is on the student’s demonstration of competencies that produce positive developmental outcomes for young children ages birth through eight. This should be one of the last courses taken in the program.
Prerequisite(s): ECED 2130
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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ECED 2160 Final Practicum 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is a supervised clinical experience with a minimum of 15 clock hours in seminar and 90 clock hours in a clinical site approved by the department (accredited agency, 3-Star or department approved site). Up to 45 hours may be completed in the student’s employment site with department approval. This course focuses on the student’s demonstration of competencies that produce positive developmental outcomes for young children ages birth through eight. This should be one of the last courses taken in the ECE program.
Prerequisite(s): ECED 2130 , ECED 2015 , ECED 2020 , ECED 2040 , ECED 2060 and ECED 2080
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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ECED 2800 Infant/Toddler Care Practicum 3 Credit Hour(s)
Approximately 100 hours of supervised experience in a child care setting with infants and toddlers and in seminar are required.
Corequisite(s): ECED 2030 and department approval
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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ECED 2810 Early Childhood Education Practicum 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course offers 60 hours of practical experience relating to content in other required early childhood courses.
Prerequisite(s): ECED 1010 , and ECED 1240 or ECED 1370
Corequisite(s): ECED 2900
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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ECED 2900 Early Childhood Education Seminar 3 Credit Hour(s)
Current theories, methodologies or other special topics in early childhood education are covered personally.
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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ECED 2990 Early Childhood Education Workshop 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is designed to address specific topics of interest to early childhood education.
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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ECON 1000 Principles of Banking 3 Credit Hour(s)
This introductory course presents commercial banking as an industry and an occupation. Bank functions, services, and job opportunities are presented in a broad and descriptive perspective.
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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ECON 1100 Money and Banking 3 Credit Hour(s)
What is money? From where does money come? How and why do we use money? These questions and the role of commercial banks, other financial intermediaries, and the Federal Reserve System are all addressed.
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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ECON 1931 Co-Op Education I 3 Credit Hour(s)
Work experience that introduces the student to the employer/ employee relationship in a financial institution environment. Under close supervision, the student engages in industry-related work and activities, and gains an awareness of the importance of work in our society.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of one semester of coursework
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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ECON 1932 Co-Op Education I 3 Credit Hour(s)
Work experience that introduces the student to the employer/ employee relationship in a financial institution environment. Under close supervision, the student engages in industry-related work and activities, and gains an awareness of the importance of work in our society.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of one semester of coursework
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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ECON 1933 Co-Op Education I 3 Credit Hour(s)
Work experience that introduces the student to the employer/ employee relationship in a financial institution environment. Under close supervision, the student engages in industry-related work and activities, and gains an awareness of the importance of work in our society.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of one semester of coursework
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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ECON 2010 Macroeconomics 3 Credit Hour(s)
The study of economics necessitates an understanding of the principles, which govern the operation of the economic system. This course focuses attention on the aggregate (macro) relationships and gives attention to the central problems of economic organization, the functioning of the price system, the economic role of government, the determination of national income and a brief glance at economic policy.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0820, READ 0820 and MATH 0820 or equivalent.
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ECON 2020 Microeconomics 3 Credit Hour(s)
Attention is focused on the micro concept of economic analysis and primary attention is given to the theory of the firm and partial equilibrium problems arising within any enterprise economy. Attention is also given to government regulation of business, the theory of income distribution as it pertains to the determination of wages, rent and profits, and international trade.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0820, READ 0820 and MATH 0820 or equivalent.
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ECON 2030 Survey of Economics 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is a survey of economics. It has been designed as a beginning economics class. It covers how modern economics evolved, supply and demand, national income accounting, money and banking, market structures and contemporary economic issues. It presents both a macro and micro approach to economic issues. This course may not be used as a substitute for ECON 2010 or ECON 2020 .
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ECON 2500 Bank Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
New trends that have emerged in the philosophy and practice of bank management are presented. Additionally, the study and application of banking principles provide new and experienced bankers with a working knowledge of contemporary bank management. Case studies are used to supplement the textbook.
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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ECON 2900 Electronic Payment Systems 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is a comprehensive survey of the major electronic payments systems currently available for the electronic business. Students will learn the characteristics of Secure Electronic Transactions (SET), Digital Cash Systems, and the role of Digital Certificates. This course provides the background needed to understand how different types of payment systems work, as well as how to select an appropriate payment system and financial software to best suit a specific company’s needs.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 , ISDS 2605 , ITEC 1001 , or permission of an advisor
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
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EDUC 1010 Introduction to Education 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course offers a survey of the profession of education, its history in the United States and influence as a social institution, philosophical schools of thought, and an examination of current issues, including educational reform and an introduction to instructional technology principles and practices. Students apply computer and other technological resources including video clipping to enhance learning and professional growth.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0820, READ 0820 and MATH 0820 or equivalent.
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EDUC 1310 Introduction to Exceptional Learning 3 Credit Hour(s)
This survey course emphasizes the identification, classification, and educational implications of exceptional learners. Students are exposed to the development of IEPs in the required supervised field experience. Participation in a five-hour supervised field experience is required.
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EDUC 1700 Parenting Skills 1 Credit Hour(s)
Application of state-of-the-art educational technology to the field of parenting education is presented. Emphasis is on family likenesses, common parenting skills and concepts in a democratic society, and modification for particular populations of parents to improve communication at home and in a network for prevention through a synergistic learning experience.
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EDUC 1990 Education Seminar 1 Credit Hour(s)
This course is a study of current theories, methodologies, or other topics in education.
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EDUC 2010 Child Psychology 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is an exploration of child development from conception through puberty. Emphasis is on theories, concepts, practices and research applications integrating psychological, sociological, and medical areas as related to cognitive, physical, moral, social, and emotional growth. Insights into behaviors, self-awareness, and education of the developing child are presented. This course includes observation and practicum.
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EDUC 2050 Schooling in Multi-Cultural Setting 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course introduces the student to roles and responsibilities of teachers in multicultural settings, the class evolution of educational policies and practices with attention to the organization and structure of schools and multicultural issues, and the study of schools as cultural systems.
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