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Nursing
  

  • NUR 110 - Nursing in Society (0.5 Credit)

    This course introduces nursing roles and responsibilities, emphasizing the accountability of nurses for their own actions within accepted legal and ethical frameworks. Trends in modern nursing are studied in light of their historical context. Career opportunities for nurses are explored. Lecture Hours: 13. Prerequisite(s): NUR 101  and NUR 115  with grades of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $10. Usually offered in the spring and summer.
  

  • NUR 111 - Adult and Mental Health Nursing (6 Credits)

    The focus of this course is on the nursing process as a method of determining the nursing actions needed to help patients engage in setting goals and achieving outcomes that will restore their ability to perform self-care or to adapt to their disabilities in medical-surgical and mental health settings. Common health problems of adults are studied, along with related pharmacology. Skill attainment is emphasized in the skills laboratory and through concurrent clinical laboratory experiences that emphasize the therapeutic and developmental self-care requirements of adults with common health problems. The mental health rotation focuses on the development of the therapeutic relationship and therapeutic communication between the nurse and patient. Topics include adaptive and maladaptive behaviors and psychiatric disorders that interfere with self-care. Activities that are part of an interdisciplinary treatment program are emphasized in the mental health clinical setting. Lecture Hours: 78. Laboratory Hours: 52. Clinical Hours: 130 on a rotating basis. Prerequisite(s): NUR 101 , NUR 115 , BIO 202 , MTH 152  and SDV 100  with grades of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $120. Laboratory Fee: $47. Insurance: $18. Usually offered in the spring and summer.
  

  • NUR 115 - Introduction to Nursing Pharmacology (1.5 Credits)

    This course focuses on the accurate calculation of drug dosages for medication administration via various routes, with an overview of the basics of nursing pharmacology. Emphasis is placed on an introduction to the principles of pharmacology, safe administration of medications, commonly-administered drugs and their classifications, and the effects of pharmacological agents on individuals throughout the life span. Safe drug calculations of various types of medications and related nursing interventions, client education, monitoring and evaluating patient responses, including clinical judgment and inquiry, are identified and discussed. Lecture Hours: 19.5. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department head. Course Fee: $30. Usually offered in the fall and spring.
  

  • NUR 121 - Maternal-Child Nursing (6 Credits)

    This course incorporates the use of the nursing process as a method of determining the nursing actions needed to meet the universal, developmental and therapeutic self-care needs of childbearing families. Topics include the normal processes of childbearing and child development, as well as common and complex obstetrical and child development health problems. Related pharmacology is also presented. Skill attainment is emphasized through clinical laboratory experiences with maternal, newborn and pediatric patients. Lecture Hours: 78. Clinical Hours: 156. Prerequisite(s): NUR 110 , NUR 111 , BIO 203 , ENG 101  and PSY 101  with grades of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Corequisite(s): PSY 251 . Course Fee: $120. Laboratory Fee: $22. Insurance: $18. Usually offered in the fall and summer.
  

  • NUR 216 - Advanced Nursing Pharmacology (1.5 Credits)

    This course focuses on the concepts of pharmacotherapeutic actions and drug interactions among different classes of drugs. The effects of these agents on individuals throughout the life span are examined. The utilization of effective clinical judgment and monitoring of drug regimens in the treatment of disease states and/or primary health care are presented. Potential drug interactions as a consequence of multiple drug regimens, significant adverse reactions, dangers inherent in self-medication and overuse of commonly-prescribed medications are investigated. Emphasis is placed on indications for usage, modes of action, effects, contraindications and interactions of selected drugs and their classifications. Students learn more advanced drug dosage calculations and administration of critical care drips, emergency medications and related specific nursing responsibilities. The importance of accountability associated with nursing practice in administering pharmacological agents and monitoring and evaluating patient response is stressed. Lecture Hours: 19.5. Prerequisite(s): All courses in the practical nursing certificate program with grades of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $30. Usually offered in the fall and spring.
  

  • NUR 221 - LPN to ADN Transition (4 Credits)

    This course covers concepts from the college’s practical nursing certificate program courses, including drug dosage calculations, pharmacology, development of care plans and concept maps, physical assessment and documentation, while utilizing Orem’s Self-Care Model as the framework of the study for client care. Lecture Hours: 39. Laboratory Hours: 40. Clinical Hours: 24. Prerequisite(s): An active unencumbered Maryland or compact state licensed practical nurse (LPN) license and permission of the department head. Course Fee: $80. Laboratory Fee: $47. Insurance: $18. Usually offered in the summer.
  

  • NUR 222 - Advanced Nursing I and Community Health (7 Credits)

    This course focuses on the nursing care of adults with self-care deficits and complex health problems. The nursing process is used to determine the nursing actions that are needed to help patients compensate for their inability to engage in self-care. Supportive nursing actions and related pharmacology are also presented. Skill attainment is emphasized in the skills laboratory and through concurrent clinical laboratory experiences with adults with a variety of complex health problems in both acute care and community-based settings. The community health rotation focuses on individual and family health promotion, community-based health care, home health nursing care and the nurse’s role in disaster management and bioterrorism. Lecture Hours: 91. Laboratory Hours: 26. Clinical Hours: 130 on a rotating basis. Prerequisite(s): All courses in the practical nursing certificate program with grades of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $140. Laboratory Fee: $59. Insurance: $18. Usually offered in the fall and spring.
  

  • NUR 223 - Advanced Nursing II and Leadership/Management (7 Credits)

    The focus of this course is on the use of the nursing process to meet the psychosocial and physiological needs of clients with complex health problems in various health care settings. Supportive nursing actions that require effective critical thinking skills are planned and implemented. Basic management and group process concepts are presented as additional tools for nurses to utilize as they learn new leadership and management roles. Lecture Hours: 91. Clinical Hours: 156 on a rotating basis. Prerequisite(s): NUR 216 , NUR 222 , NUR 255 , BIO 220  and ENG 151  with grades of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Corequisite(s): SOC 101 , and COM 101  or COM 200 . Course Fee: $140. Laboratory Fee: $59. Insurance: $18. Usually offered in the spring and summer.
  

  • NUR 255 - Issues in Nursing (0.5 Credit)

    Selected issues that create problems for nursing and society are explored in this course. Using critical thinking skills, emphasis is placed on the analysis of issues to determine the legal and ethical implications of the nurse’s choices and actions. Lecture Hours: 13. Prerequisite(s): All courses in the practical nursing certificate program with grades of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $10. Usually offered in the fall and spring.

Occupational Therapy Assistant
  

  • OTA 101 - Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy (3 Credits)

    This course reviews the history, theory and philosophy of the profession of occupational therapy. The basic features of the theories that underlie occupational therapy are reviewed. Models of practice and frames of reference for occupational therapy are presented. Changes in health care and the effect the health care environment is having on rehabilitation and occupational therapy are also studied. The fundamentals of diversity and sociocultural differences are integrated and discussed in relation to human occupation, participation and health across the lifespan. Lecture Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department head. Course Fee: $60. Usually offered in the fall.
  

  • OTA 120 - Analysis of Human Motion and Performance Across the Lifespan (3 Credits)

    This course covers the structure and function of the human body to enable students to analyze human motion across the lifespan and relate human motion and performance to daily occupations. Human motion is analyzed in relation to the dynamics of occupation and activity. The focus is on the interaction of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, activity demands, contexts and environments, and individual factors. Techniques of analyzing human motion are taught, including range of motion measurement, manual muscle testing and sensory testing. Lecture Hours: 26. Laboratory Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department head. Course Fee: $60. Laboratory Fee: $25. Usually offered in the fall.
  

  • OTA 140 - Medical Terminology and Documentation for OT (2 Credits)

    This course covers medical terminology used by occupational therapy assistants in a variety of practice settings. Medical terminology is reviewed, integrated and memorized. This course also covers the required documentation in occupational therapy practice settings, including paper documentation and electronic medical records. The importance of using and documenting statistics, tests and measurements for the purpose of supporting evidence-based practice is presented. Lecture Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department head. Course Fee: $40. Usually offered in the fall.
  

  • OTA 150 - Pediatric Occupations (3 Credits)

    This course introduces students to the unique areas of dysfunction that can affect the health and wellness of infants, children and adolescents. The emphasis is developmental and focuses on the skills necessary for prevention, remediation, compensation, adaptation, participation and return to health through occupations in pediatrics. Pediatric practice settings are discussed and reviewed. Specific emphasis is placed on parent, family and caretaker involvement in occupational therapy practice for pediatric individuals. Lecture Hours: 26. Laboratory Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): OTA 101 , OTA 120 , OTA 140 , PSY 251  and PSY 252  or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $60. Laboratory Fee: $25. Usually offered in the spring.
  

  • OTA 160 - OT Intervention for Pediatrics (3 Credits)

    This course prepares students for intervention techniques and strategies unique and specific to infants, children and adolescents. Neurodevelopmental and sensory integrative theories and practice are applied. Developmentally-focused intervention addresses physical and psychosocial methodologies and practice areas related to pediatrics. Lecture, fieldwork observation and laboratory practice provide learning opportunities for students in this course. Lecture Hours: 26. Laboratory Hours: 26. Clinical Hours: 20. Prerequisite(s): OTA 101 , OTA 120 , OTA 140 , PSY 251  and PSY 252  or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $60. Laboratory Fee: $18. Insurance: $18. Usually offered in the spring.
  

  • OTA 170 - Assistive Technology: Across the Lifespan (2 Credits)

    This course focuses on therapy techniques and the equipment that occupational therapy assistants can use with individuals to foster participation and health through occupations across the lifespan, from the pediatric through the geriatric years. Topics include currently-available assistive technology in the field, a review of extensive adaptive equipment, various techniques for the treatment of dysfunction across the lifespan and resources available to maintain knowledge and skills utilizing assistive technology and adaptive equipment. Laboratory and lecture are used to develop student proficiency with available technology and equipment. Lecture Hours: 13. Laboratory Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): OTA 101 , OTA 120 , OTA 140 , PSY 251  and PSY 252  or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $40. Laboratory Fee: $25. Usually offered in the spring.
  

  • OTA 180 - Activity Analysis: Occupational Performance Across the Lifespan (2 Credits)

    This course focuses on the use of activity analysis, especially functional activities, so that students can identify therapeutic, meaningful and purposeful occupations directed toward individual needs. This is accomplished using general daily functional activities, traditional craft media used by occupational therapy practitioners and occupations selected by students from their own lives. Psychosocial and social-cultural influences are integrated into activity analysis, looking at occupations across the lifespan. Lecture Hours: 13. Laboratory Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): OTA 101 , OTA 120 , OTA 140 , PSY 251  and PSY 252  or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $40. Laboratory Fee: $25. Usually offered in the spring.
  

  • OTA 200 - Adult and Geriatric Occupations (3 Credits)

    This course introduces students to physical dysfunctions that can affect adult and geriatric individuals. The emphasis is developmental and focuses on the skills necessary for prevention, remediation, compensation, adaptation, participation and return to health through occupations across the lifespan. Orthopedic and neurological dysfunctions and disabilities are reviewed. Areas covered include arthritis, hip fractures, joint replacements, amputations, spinal cord injuries, hand injuries, burns, cardiac dysfunction and pulmonary dysfunction. Lecture Hours: 26. Laboratory Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): OTA 150 , OTA 160 , OTA 170 , and OTA 180  or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $60. Laboratory Fee: $25. Usually offered in the summer.
  

  • OTA 210 - OT Intervention for Physical Health Across the Lifespan (3 Credits)

    This course provides students with the theory and application of occupational therapy treatment techniques using functional occupations for patients who have physical dysfunctions that affect participation and health through adulthood and geriatrics. This course is designed to help students develop skill and proficiency in treatment techniques, including improving activities of daily living, range of motion, muscle strengthening, splinting, physical agent modalities, positioning, adaptive equipment, technology devices, sensory intervention, cognitive re-training and manual therapy techniques. Lecture, fieldwork clinical and laboratory practice provide learning opportunities for students in this course. Lecture Hours: 26. Laboratory Hours: 26. Clinical Hours: 20. Prerequisite(s): OTA 150 , OTA 160 , OTA 170 , and OTA 180  or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $60. Laboratory Fee: $25. Insurance: $18. Usually offered in the summer.
  

  • OTA 220 - Psychosocial Occupations (3 Credits)

    This course uses the developmental model to introduce students to mental health concepts focusing on participation and health through occupations across the lifespan. This course includes information about mental health theories, trends, diagnoses and medications. Occupations focusing on health and wellness are discussed extensively. Topics also include psychosocial issues common to each developmental period, psychosocial practice settings and psychiatric diagnoses typically treated by occupational therapy practitioners. Lecture, case studies and group discussions reinforce student learning in this course. Lecture Hours: 26. Laboratory Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): OTA 200  and OTA 210  or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $60. Laboratory Fee: $25. Usually offered in the fall.
  

  • OTA 230 - OT Intervention for Psychosocial Health Across the Lifespan (3 Credits)

    This course provides students with practice in the assessment and occupational therapy intervention strategies used with patients diagnosed with mental illness who are working to return to psychosocial health. Methods of practice used in psychosocial practice settings are reviewed and practiced. Therapeutic group theory, process and implementation are presented and practiced. Lecture, fieldwork observation and laboratory practice provide learning opportunities for students in this course. Lecture Hours: 26. Laboratory Hours: 26. Clinical Hours: 20. Prerequisite(s): OTA 200  and OTA 210  or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $60. Laboratory Fee: $25. Insurance: $18. Usually offered in the fall.
  

  • OTA 250 - Professionalism, Ethics and Research Issues for OT (3 Credits)

    This course is designed to help students learn, understand and apply issues related to occupational therapy professionalism and ethics. Professionalism, individually and in the field of practice, is reviewed. Ethics related to the field of occupational therapy within the current health care market are presented. Students are also exposed to research in the field of occupational therapy. Lecture Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): OTA 200  and OTA 210  or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $60. Usually offered in the fall.
  

  • OTA 260 - Level II Internship I (4 Credits)

    Fieldwork placements provide supervised practical experience for students to practice treatment, documentation and other occupational therapy assistant activities. These sessions focus on the application of purposeful and meaningful occupations across the lifespan in a variety of settings. Under the supervision of a registered and licensed occupational therapist (or an occupational therapy assistant under the supervision of an occupational therapist), students observe, treat and document general and psychosocial occupational therapy practices. Clinical Hours: 320. Prerequisite(s): OTA 220 , OTA 230  and OTA 250  or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $80. Insurance: $18. Usually offered in the spring.
  

  • OTA 270 - Level II Internship II (4 Credits)

    This course is a continuation of OTA 260 . Upon successful completion of OTA 260  and OTA 270, students are expected to have developed the entry-level clinical reasoning skills, competence and professionalism of an occupational therapy assistant. Clinical Hours: 320. Prerequisite(s): OTA 260  or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $80. Usually offered in the spring.

Office Technology
  

  • OFT 103 - Keyboarding (1 Credit)

    This course is designed to increase keyboard proficiency. Students type letters, numbers and symbols using acceptable technique and without looking at the keyboard. Students who have completed OFT 104  with a grade of “D” or better are not permitted to take this course. Self-Paced Hours: 15. Laboratory Fee: $15. Usually offered in the fall and spring.
  

  • OFT 104 - Formatting and Typing (3 Credits)

    Students build typing speed and accuracy through drills, timed writings and an emphasis on correct typing techniques. They format letters, memos, reports, tables, resumes, emails and news releases. Students develop the basic keyboarding skills necessary for an entry-level office position or for personal use. Self-Paced Hours: 45. Laboratory Fee: $15. Usually offered in the fall and spring.
  

  • OFT 130 - Introduction to Health Information Technology (3 Credits)

    This course introduces students to the field of health information technology. Students become familiar with the content, use and structure of health care data and medical records. Students also become familiar with the organization of health care providers and insurers. Legal and ethical issues associated with health information are examined extensively. Lecture Hours: 39. Usually offered in the fall.
  

  • OFT 131 - Basic Procedural Coding (3 Credits)

    This course covers the basic Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) with a focus on the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT-4) coding of operations and procedures (including anesthesia, evaluation and management, surgical, pathology/laboratory, radiology and medicine) and HCPCS Level II codes. This course also covers International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) procedure coding, an introduction to ICD- 10-PCS and the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI). Lecture Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): BIO 115  and OFT 140  with grades of “C” or better and permission of the department head. Usually offered in the fall and spring.
  

  • OFT 132 - Basic Diagnostic Coding (3 Credits)

    This course provides a basic orientation to the coding principles and practices of the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM). It also provides an introduction to ICD-10-CM and other diagnosis classification systems. This course covers the historical development of the ICD classification system, coding of diagnosis records from a variety of medical specialties and the use of official coding guidelines. Lecture Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): BIO 115  and OFT 140  with grades of “C” or better and permission of the department head. Usually offered in the fall and spring.
  

  • OFT 140 - Medical Terminology (3 Credits)

    This course is designed to develop an understanding of medical vocabulary pertinent to medical office tasks, such as transcription, medical records coding and billing. Proficiency is developed through the recognition, spelling, location and meaning of medical prefixes, suffixes and root words. Knowledge of medical terminology is then applied to reading and interpreting medical documents. Lecture Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): ENG 095  or ENG 097  with a grade of “C” or better, an acceptable reading placement test score or permission of the department head. Usually offered in the fall and spring.
  

  • OFT 155 - Word Processing (3 Credits)

    This course covers fundamental through advanced word processing skills, including creating, editing and formatting documents, creating tables, working with themes, styles, graphics and templates, merging and integrating data with various programs and the World Wide Web. Lecture Hours: 39. Laboratory Fee: $15. Usually offered in the fall and spring.
  

  • OFT 160 - Introduction to Spreadsheets (3 Credits)

    This course covers spreadsheet development, including creating, editing, formatting worksheets and charts, creating and working with formulas, collaborating and securing data and integrating worksheet data with various programs and the World Wide Web. Lecture Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): MTH 092  or an acceptable mathematics placement test score or permission of the department head. Laboratory Fee: $15. Usually offered in the fall and spring.
  

  • OFT 162 - Introduction to Database Design (3 Credits)

    This computerized database course is a comprehensive introduction to database software applications. Students create and manage databases consisting of tables, queries, forms and reports. Emphasis is placed on retrieving, modifying, sharing and maintaining information. Lecture Hours: 39. Laboratory Fee: $15. Usually offered in the fall and spring.
  

  • OFT 165 - Records Management (2 Credits)

    Students learn the fundamental concepts of records and information management, including an overview of the most widely used filing systems and procedures. Hands-on activities include filing and retrieval of both paper and electronic records according to alphabetic, subject, numeric and geographic filing systems. Self-Paced Hours: 30. Laboratory Fee: $15. Usually offered in the fall and spring.
  

  • OFT 211 - Medical Typing (3 Credits)

    Students produce documents used in a medical environment. They gain familiarity with medical terminology, abbreviations and medical reports specific to 10 medical departments. They follow specific formatting guidelines and increase typing and accuracy through drills and five-minute timed writings. Self-Paced Hours: 45. Prerequisite(s): OFT 104  and OFT 140  with grades of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Laboratory Fee: $15. Usually offered in the fall and spring.
  

  • OFT 270 - Medical Office Field Experience (2 Credits)

    In order to obtain an actual training experience, the student secures or is placed in an approved position relevant to his or her area of emphasis. The student is required to develop, in cooperation with the instructor and field supervisor, a learning contract for the field experience. Supervision and grading of the training experience are provided by both the instructor and the field supervisor. Field Experience Hours: 100. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department head. Usually offered in the fall and spring.

Philosophy
  

  • PHL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy (3 Credits)

    This course covers the history of philosophy and addresses the problems of religion, knowledge, reality, morality and politics as they arise in the thoughts of great Eastern and Western philosophers. Selected issues that underlie personal, social and cultural ferment in the 20th and 21st centuries are explored in the light of Eastern and Western classical philosophy. Lecture Hours: 39. Usually offered in the fall, spring and summer.

Physical Education
  

  • PHE 106 - Integrated Health and Fitness (3 Credits)

    This course covers the basic concepts of personal and community health, with an emphasis on physical fitness, nutrition, stress management, weight management, sexual health, disease and environmental health. Specific personalized techniques for optimizing health are emphasized. Lecture Hours: 39. Laboratory Hours: 39. Usually offered in the fall, spring and summer.

Physical Science
  

  • PHY 104 - Physical Science (4 Credits)

    This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of the physical sciences with an emphasis on practical applications, especially those that integrate the natural sciences. Lecture Hours: 39. Laboratory Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): MTH 099  with a grade of “C” or better or an acceptable mathematics placement test score. Laboratory Fee: $30. Usually offered in the spring.
  

  • PHY 121 - General Physics I (4 Credits)

    This is the first part of a two-semester algebra-based course designed to give students a general knowledge of kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, energy and momentum and their conservation, rotational motion, wave motion, temperature and heat. Lecture Hours: 39. Laboratory Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): MTH 121  with a grade of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Laboratory Fee: $30. Usually offered in the fall and spring.
  

  • PHY 122 - General Physics II (4 Credits)

    This is the second part of a two-semester algebra-based course designed to give students a general knowledge of electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and an introduction to the physics of the atom. Lecture Hours: 39. Laboratory Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): PHY 121  with a grade of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Laboratory Fee: $30. Usually offered in the spring.
  

  • PHY 141 - Principles of Physics I (4 Credits)

    This is a calculus-based general physics courses designed to give students a general knowledge of principles of mechanics, conservation laws, gravitation, simple harmonic motion, fluids and heat. Lecture Hours: 39. Laboratory Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): MTH 122  with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite(s): MTH 201  or permission of department head. Laboratory Fee: $30. Usually offered in the fall.
  

  • PHY 142 - Principles of Physics II (4 Credits)

    This course is a continuation of PHY 141 , a calculus-based course designed to give students a general knowledge of electricity and magnetism, electromagnetic waves, DC and AC circuit analysis, optics and modern physics. Lecture Hours: 39. Laboratory Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): PHY 141  and MTH 201  with grades of “C” or better or permission of department head. Laboratory Fee: $30. Usually offered in the spring.

Physical Therapist Assistant
  

  • PTA 101 - Introduction to Physical Therapist Assisting (2 Credits)

    This course introduces students to the profession of physical therapy and the role of the physical therapist assistant (PTA). Topics include the history of physical therapy, the evolution of the physical therapist assistant, the physical therapist/PTA relationship, the health care team, the current state of health care in America, and the ethical and professional characteristics of the PTA. In addition, students are introduced to reading and understanding physical therapy literature, the fundamentals of medical terminology, medical documentation and billing, and documentation standards in physical therapy. Lecture Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department head. Course Fee: $40. Usually offered in the fall.
  

  • PTA 110 - Therapeutic Procedures I (5 Credits)

    The purpose of this course is to provide students with the fundamental data collection skills necessary for the PTA. Topics include basic patient interaction skills, communication and data collection. Students who complete this course can demonstrate safety and competence in body mechanics, goniometry, manual muscle testing, anthropometric measurements, vital signs, patient positioning and draping, posture, pain scales, sensation testing and documentation. Lecture Hours: 39. Laboratory Hours: 52. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department head. Course Fee: $100. Laboratory Fee: $35. Usually offered in the fall.
  

  • PTA 120 - Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics (3 Credits)

    This course builds on the foundation provided in BIO 202 . Topics include the biomechanical principles of human movement, tissue injury and repair, and how the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems relate to normal and abnormal function and disability. Students participate in both classroom and laboratory activities to promote competency in palpation, knowledge of the stages of tissue healing, joint structure and function, body mechanics, gait and locomotion, and posture. Lecture Hours: 26. Laboratory Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department head. Course Fee: $60. Laboratory Fee: $35. Usually offered in the fall.
  

  • PTA 130 - Cardiopulmonary and Integumentary Issues (3 Credits)

    The purpose of this course is to review the anatomy and function of the cardiopulmonary and integumentary systems and to apply that information to clinical care in physical therapy. Students examine pathologies commonly encountered as PTAs, their impact on function, and identify and incorporate treatment techniques that assist with the healing and/or function of the cardiopulmonary and integumentary systems. Topics include the impact of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease in society and the role of the PTA in education and intervention strategies in the community. In addition, students are educated on equipment and important factors when working with patients in a hospital setting. Students who complete this course can demonstrate safety and competency in wound care, sterile and isolation techniques, standard precautions, the use of topical agents for skin protection and repair, patient positioning, techniques to improve ventilation and drainage, and exercise and relaxation principles to improve cardiopulmonary function. Lecture Hours: 26. Laboratory Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): PTA 110 , BIO 203  and permission of the department head. Course Fee: $60. Laboratory Fee: $35. Usually offered in the spring.
  

  • PTA 140 - Physical Agents (4 Credits)

    This course is designed to provide the basic science, clinical reasoning and effective use of physical agents by the PTA under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. Topics include scientific principles, precautions, indications and contraindications for use, and the assessment of patient response to applied agents. Students who complete this course can demonstrate the application of compression therapies, cryotherapy, superficial and deep thermal agents, electrotherapeutic agents, athermal agents, hydrotherapy, light agents, mechanical motion devices and traction. Competency will include the incorporation of prior learned principles of proper patient positioning and draping, and the proper documentation of delivery of applied agents. Lecture Hours: 39. Laboratory Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): PTA 101 , PTA 110  and permission of the department head. Course Fee: $80. Laboratory Fee: $35. Usually offered in the spring.
  

  • PTA 150 - Therapeutic Procedures II (4 Credits)

    This course builds on the principles learned in PTA 110 . It covers manual treatment techniques, gait training with and without assistive devices, adaptive and assistive equipment, transfers, bed mobility, balance, wheelchair mobility and the use of standard measurement tools for balance, mobility and gait. Topics also include activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) and the impact of treatment techniques on the improvement of daily function. Lecture Hours: 39. Laboratory Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): PTA 110  and permission of the department head. Course Fee: $80. Laboratory Fee: $35. Usually offered in the spring.
  

  • PTA 160 - Foundations of Therapeutic Exercise (2 Credits)

    The purpose of this course is to provide the scientific basis and practical application of the therapeutic exercises used in physical therapy. Topics covered include physiology, biomechanics and expected outcomes from the use of therapeutic exercise. Application includes a demonstration of therapeutic exercises for various regions of the body. Lecture Hours: 13. Laboratory Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): PTA 120  and permission of the department head. Course Fee: $40. Laboratory Fee: $35. Usually offered in the spring.
  

  • PTA 180 - Pathology for the PTA (2 Credits)

    This course provides a basic overview of the etiology, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention of pathological diseases and conditions for different body systems. The focus is on the aspects of diseases and conditions that affect patient management and treatment in physical therapy. This course also includes a basic overview of the pharmacological interventions in health care that could be encountered by the PTA. Lecture Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): PTA 150  and permission of the department head. Course Fee: $40. Usually offered in the summer.
  

  • PTA 200 - Ethics and Professional Issues (1 Credit)

    This course covers a variety of issues related to professional behaviors, core values and the development of an entry-level professional PTA. Topics include the principles of teaching and learning for patient care, clinical problem solving, evidence- based practice, treatment plan interpretation and plan of care progression, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) standards for practice, patient rights, federal and state regulations regarding PTAs, health care administration and professional development. Lecture Hours: 13. Prerequisite(s): PTA 150  and permission of the department head. Course Fee: $20. Usually offered in the summer.
  

  • PTA 210 - Neurology for the PTA (4 Credits)

    This course focuses on the study of nervous system physiology, anatomy, development and pathology, as well as motor control and motor learning across the lifespan. These principles are applied to a variety of neurological diseases and conditions commonly encountered in physical therapy practice. Students are expected to apply appropriate data collection, treatment techniques and documentation skills to case studies involving patients with neurological pathologies. Students who complete this course can demonstrate the use of clinical reasoning skills in the safe application of treatment interventions. Lecture Hours: 39. Laboratory Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): PTA 150  and permission of the department head. Course Fee: $80. Laboratory Fee: $35. Usually offered in the fall.
  

  • PTA 220 - Clinical Practice I (2 Credits)

    This course provides students with an opportunity to observe and participate in patient care, as directed by a clinical instructor. Students are placed in a clinical setting for one day a week to begin to apply the knowledge, principles and techniques learned in the didactic portion of the curriculum while under the direct supervision of a licensed PT or PTA. Lecture Hours: 10. Clinical Hours: 80. Prerequisite(s): PTA 150  and permission of the department head. Course Fee: $40. Materials Fee: $45. Insurance: $30. Usually offered in the summer.
  

  • PTA 230 - Special Populations (3 Credits)

    This course focuses on physical therapy care for unique patient populations. Topics include special considerations, equipment and treatment techniques to meet the needs of these patients. Students demonstrate competency by applying learned information and techniques to various case studies involving special patient populations. Lecture Hours: 26. Laboratory Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): PTA 150  and permission of the department head. Course Fee: $60. Laboratory Fee: $35. Usually offered in the summer.
  

  • PTA 240 - Orthopedics for the PTA (4 Credits)

    This course focuses on the study of musculoskeletal system physiology, anatomy, development and pathology across the lifespan. Students apply this knowledge to a variety of orthopedic diseases and conditions commonly encountered in physical therapy practice. Students are expected to apply appropriate data collection, treatment techniques and documentation skills to case studies involving patients with orthopedic pathologies. Students demonstrate the use of clinical reasoning skills in the safe application of treatment interventions. Lecture Hours: 39. Laboratory Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): PTA 220  and permission of the department head. Course Fee: $80. Laboratory Fee: $35. Usually offered in the fall.
  

  • PTA 250 - Advanced Issues (2 Credits)

    This course is designed to integrate student didactic and clinical experiences with more advanced health care, patient care, and ethical and professional situations. Topics include licensing examination content, licensure requirements, professional development, job search skills and the foundations of community service. Lecture Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): PTA 220  and permission of the department head. Course Fee: $40. Usually offered in the fall.
  

  • PTA 260 - Clinical Practice II (4 Credits)

    This is the first of two terminal clinical experience courses. It is a six-week supervised clinical assignment in a hospital, extended care facility, rehabilitation facility, specialty facility or outpatient facility. Students are expected to apply previously- learned didactic and clinical material to patient care and to demonstrate consistent weekly progress toward goals established for chart review, documentation, patient treatment, time management and staff interaction. Students are expected to make a verbal presentation to the staff at the host facility on a topic determined in conjunction with the clinical instructor. Clinical Hours: 240. Prerequisite(s): PTA 250  and permission of the department head. Course Fee: $80. Materials Fee: $45. Insurance: $30. Usually offered in the spring.
  

  • PTA 270 - Clinical Practice III (4 Credits)

    This final clinical experience course is a seven-week assignment in a hospital, extended care facility, rehabilitation facility, specialty facility or outpatient facility. Students are expected to build on their prior knowledge and clinical experiences to progress to entry-level competence as physical therapist assistants. Students are expected to complete a service project for the host facility as agreed upon with the clinical instructor. Clinical Hours: 280. Prerequisite(s): PTA 250  and permission of the department head. Course Fee: $80. Materials Fee: $45. Insurance: $30. Usually offered in the spring.

Political Science
  

  • POL 101 - American Government (3 Credits)

    This course provides a comprehensive examination of the American political system focusing on the Constitution, presidency, Congress, Supreme Court, political parties, political behavior and the distribution of power within American society. Lecture Hours: 39. Usually offered in the fall and spring.

Psychology
  

  • PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology (3 Credits)

    The aim of this course is to provide students with a basic overview of psychology as a behavioral science and to help students develop a more comprehensive and accurate understanding of human behavior. Topics include psychology and development, cognitive processes, learning, intelligence, motivation and emotion, perception, personality, behavior and psychotherapy. Lecture Hours: 39. Usually offered in the fall, spring and summer.
  

  • PSY 101H - Introduction to Psychology, Honors (3 Credits)

    The aim of this course is to provide students with a basic overview of psychology as a behavioral science and to help students develop a more comprehensive and accurate understanding of human behavior. Topics include psychology and development, cognitive processes, learning, intelligence, motivation and emotion, perception, personality, behavior and psychotherapy. This course provides students with an opportunity to participate in a class research project and to complete an independent scientific experiment. This course meets the requirements of PSY 101 . Lecture Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): Honors program eligibility. Usually offered in the fall.
  

  • PSY 152 - Case Management (3 Credits)

    This course focuses on the psychology of behavior management and on case management skills. Topics covered include screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, record keeping and consultation, as well as ethics and confidentiality. Lecture Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101  and CDC 101  with grades of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Usually offered in the spring.
  

  • PSY 201 - Human Relations (3 Credits)

    This course focuses on the study of human behavior. It is designed to help students grow personally and improve their interpersonal skills. Topics include human nature, personality types, stress and stress management, interpersonal communication, marriage, divorce, parenting, maladjustment and death. Lecture Hours: 39. Usually offered in the fall and spring.
  

  • PSY 202 - Principles of Interviewing and Counseling (3 Credits)

    The principles, techniques and problems of the major psychological theories of counseling are studied in this course. Applied practical experience is provided in both interviewing and counseling techniques. Lecture Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101  and CDC 101  with grades of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Usually offered in the spring.
  

  • PSY 251 - Human Growth and Development (3 Credits)

    This course focuses on human development as a multi-directional process that occurs through the life span. Students study the social, cognitive and personal influences that interact with the physical growth of human beings and result in the unique, though occasionally predictable, development of individuals. Lecture Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 . Usually offered in the fall and spring.
  

  • PSY 252 - Abnormal Psychology (3 Credits)

    This course provides an overview of the traditional and current views regarding the assessment and treatment of abnormal behavior. Topics include the classification, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of major psychological disorders. Lecture Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 . Usually offered in the fall and spring.
  

  • PSY 253 - Family Counseling: Theory and Techniques (3 Credits)

    This course provides students with a fundamental introduction to intervention with families. Students are exposed to the counseling techniques, strategies and approaches aimed at working with families affected by chemical dependency. Topics include the assessment of families and relationships, the effects of substance abuse on the family and critical clinical issues commonly faced by these families. After completing this course, students should have proficient skills to employ in working with couples and families affected by addiction. Lecture Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): PSY 202  with a grade of “C” or better. Usually offered in the fall.

Radiologic Technology
  

  • RDT 101 - Introduction to Radiologic Technology (2 Credits)

    This course provides an introduction to the radiologic technology profession, reviews the imaging modalities and explains the ethical responsibilities of the radiologic technologist. This course also provides basic principles of radiation protection, radiographic exposure and image production. Medical terminology, abbreviations and symbols associated with human structure and function, and radiology, are studied. Lecture Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department head. Course Fee: $40. Usually offered in the summer.
  

  • RDT 104 - Principles of Exposure I (3 Credits)

    This course includes the basic methods of X-ray production, image acquisition and various parameters affecting image quality. Beam attenuation characteristics and the interactions of ionizing radiation within the human body are explained. Fundamental components of digital imaging are reviewed. Lecture Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department head. Course Fee: $60. Materials Fee: $20. Usually offered in the fall.
  

  • RDT 105 - Introduction to Radiographic Positioning (3 Credits)

    This course provides students with the theoretical foundations and laboratory demonstrations necessary to develop the psychomotor skills that are essential for the achievement of routine diagnostic radiographs and those requiring supplementary views for patients at any stage of the life span. This course covers the essential anatomy and positioning used for radiography of the chest, abdomen and distal upper extremity. Concepts of mobile radiography are also introduced. Lecture Hours: 26. Laboratory Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department head. Course Fee: $60. Usually offered in the summer.
  

  • RDT 109 - Radiologic Nursing Procedures (3 Credits)

    In this course, students practice the basic nursing skills necessary in the field of radiologic technology. Aseptic techniques, infection control, emergency measures and vital signs are topics of instruction. In addition, ethics and law as they apply to the radiologic sciences are explained. Lecture Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): RDT 101  with a grade of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $80. Materials Fee: $40. Usually offered in the fall.
  

  • RDT 154 - Principles of Exposure II (3 Credits)

    This course is a continuation of RDT 104 . Image acquisition and processing techniques for digital radiography methods are discussed. Equipment characteristics and exposure technique selection affecting image receptor exposure, contrast and spatial resolution, and distortion, are reviewed. Parameters for selecting Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) techniques are explained. Lecture Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): RDT 104  with a grade of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $40. Materials Fee: $20. Usually offered in the spring.
  

  • RDT 155 - Radiographic Positioning and Clinical Practicum I (4 Credits)

    This course is a continuation of RDT 105 . It focuses on the proximal upper extremity, lower extremity and pelvic girdle radiographic exams. The clinical practicum component of the course provides students with practical experience in the functioning of the radiology department. Included are equipment manipulation, basic exposure technique selection, imaging acquisition factors and the development of fundamental patient care skills in diagnostic radiography. This course represents the beginning of the clinical competency program. Lecture Hours: 26. Laboratory Hours: 39. Clinical Hours: 208. Prerequisite(s): RDT 101  and RDT 105  with grades of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $80. Materials Fee: $20. Insurance: $18. Usually offered in the fall.
  

  • RDT 201 - Radiation Protection and Radiobiology (2 Credits)

    This course provides students with knowledge of the biologic processes that occur as a result of interaction with ionizing radiation. The fundamentals of radiation protection for personnel, patients and the public are discussed, including structural requirements, personnel monitoring, gonadal shielding and other factors that affect the amount of radiation exposure during diagnostic procedures. Lecture Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): RDT 104  and RDT 154  with grades of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $40. Usually offered in the fall.
  

  • RDT 204 - Principles of Exposure III (2 Credits)

    This course is a continuation of the concepts covered in RDT 104  and RDT 154 . Digital image acquisition, display and modification are covered. Specialized imaging techniques and equipment are reviewed. Analysis of the digital image is emphasized. Lecture Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): RDT 104  and RDT 154  with grades of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $40. Materials Fee: $35. Usually offered in the fall.
  

  • RDT 205 - Radiographic Positioning and Clinical Practicum II (4 Credits)

    This course is a continuation of RDT 155 . It focuses on contrast studies of the abdomen. Radiography of the bony thorax and the vertebral column are reviewed. Students are provided with practical experience in the operations of a radiology department. The clinical practicum component of this course provides students with the opportunity to continue to develop radiographic positioning skills, equipment manipulation skills and the skills necessary to deal with radiology patients. The clinical competency program is continued in this course. Lecture Hours: 26. Laboratory Hours: 39. Clinical Hours: 208. Prerequisite(s): RDT 105  and RDT 155  with grades of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $80. Materials Fee: $20. Insurance: $18. Usually offered in the spring.
  

  • RDT 210 - Radiographic Pathology (2 Credits)

    This course is designed to introduce concepts related to disease and etiologic considerations with an emphasis on the radiographic appearance of disease and the impact on exposure factor selection. Lecture Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): RDT 109  with a grade of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $40. Usually offered in the spring.
  

  • RDT 211 - Image Analysis (2 Credits)

    This course introduces students to image analysis concepts. Students evaluate images according to positioning criteria, exposure technique selection and anatomical structures demonstrated for radiographic projections. Images are reviewed for equipment operation errors and presented artifacts obscuring pertinent anatomy. Students identify images requiring repeat exposures and explain corrective action necessary to produce diagnostic radiographs. Students self-evaluate images performed in the clinical practicum applying image analysis techniques. Lecture Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): RDT 104  and RDT 155  with grades of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $40. Materials Fee: $20. Usually offered in the spring.
  

  • RDT 215 - Clinical Practicum III (2 Credits)

    This course is the third in a series of five, providing structured, sequential and competency-based assignments in a clinical setting. In this clinical practicum, students continue the competency process, completing imaging exams on patients while supervised by licensed radiologic technologists. Students apply an understanding of radiographic positioning, equipment operation and radiation protection skills in clinical practice. Drug preparation, administration and identification of adverse drug-induced reactions are taught in this course. Clinical Hours: 416. Prerequisite(s): RDT 155  and RDT 205  with grades of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $80. Materials Fee: $20. Insurance: $18. Usually offered in the summer.
  

  • RDT 255 - Radiographic Positioning and Clinical Practicum IV (4.5 Credits)

    This course is a continuation of RDT 215 . It focuses on radiographic positioning of the skull, facial bones, mandible and sinuses. In addition, this course includes the study of special imaging procedures, including angiography, arthrography, myelography, cholangiography and hysterosalpingography. Modified imaging procedures for trauma and mobile radiography are examined. The analysis of diagnostic radiography images is also covered. The clinical practicum component of this course provides students with supervised experience in performing routine radiographic examinations. This course includes a critical analysis of the radiograph from technical, anatomical and pathological standards. The clinical competency program is continued in this course. Lecture Hours: 26. Laboratory Hours: 39. Clinical Hours: 312. Prerequisite(s): RDT 215  with a grade of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $80. Materials Fee: $20. Insurance: $18. Usually offered in the fall.
  

  • RDT 256 - Imaging Equipment and Operation (2 Credits)

    This course includes the study of imaging equipment and its safe operation in a clinical application. Generators, X-ray circuitry, tube components and quality assurance (QA) monitoring maintenance are covered. Computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), mammography and diagnostic imaging equipment are discussed. Lecture Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): RDT 104  and RDT 154  with grades of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $40. Usually offered in the spring.
  

  • RDT 257 - Introduction to Sectional Anatomy and Computed Tomography (2 Credits)

    This course provides an introduction to the imaging of the head, neck, chest, abdomen and pelvic anatomical structures in the sagittal, transverse and coronal planes. This course uses images from computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to develop cognitive ability in order for students to recognize anatomical structures in multiple dimensions. Course content is designed to provide entry-level radiography students with principles related to CT imaging. Lecture Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): RDT 255  with a grade of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $40. Usually offered in the spring.
  

  • RDT 275 - Seminar in Radiography and Clinical Practicum V (4.5 Credits)

    This course provides a review of the concepts covered during the two-year program to help students prepare for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination. The clinical practicum component of this course is the fifth in a series of five structured, sequential and competency-based assignments in a clinical setting. This course provides students with an opportunity to interact with patients and health care team members in a radiology department. Students continue to develop their radiographic positioning and equipment manipulation skills to master the knowledge and skills necessary to produce a diagnostic radiograph and practice radiation protection. Lecture Hours: 39. Clinical Hours: 312. Prerequisite(s): RDT 255  or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $100. Materials Fee: $35. Insurance: $18. Usually offered in the spring.

Sociology
  

  • SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (3 Credits)

    This course stresses the study of man in his social relationships. Topics include the patterns of culture, population, social institutions (familial, educational, religious, economic and political) and social change. Lecture Hours: 39. Usually offered in the fall, spring and summer.
  

  • SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology, Honors (3 Credits)

    This course stresses the study of man in his social relationships. Topics include the patterns of culture, population, social institutions (familial, educational, religious, economic and political) and social change. This course provides students with opportunities to participate in class research projects and to serve in a community social service agency. This course meets the requirements of SOC 101 . Lecture Hours: 39. Usually offered in the spring.
  

  • SOC 201 - Juvenile Delinquency (3 Credits)

    This course covers youthful crime: its volume, causes and trends. The prediction, prevention, treatment and control of juvenile delinquency by social control agencies is examined relative to social policies needed to reduce its incidence. The organization and procedures of the juvenile justice system are also explored. Lecture Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 . Usually offered in the spring.
  

  • SOC 202 - Prevention (3 Credits)

    This course addresses the multidimensional aspects of drug abuse predisposition in an effort to delineate the factors related to prevention. It acknowledges that drug abuse is intertwined with problems such as violent crime, poor education, unemployment, inadequate housing and family dysfunction. This course investigates some prevention programs that consider various social, psychological, environmental and physical risk factors in their effort to combat the drug abuse problem. Lecture Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 . Usually offered in the fall of every other year.
  

  • SOC 252 - Criminology (3 Credits)

    This course introduces the basic theories, fundamental facts and problems associated with the science of criminology, while providing a systematic basis for the study of criminals, and criminal behavior as it relates to the criminal justice system in America. Lecture Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 . Usually offered in the fall.

Spanish
  

  • SPN 101 - Fundamentals of Spanish I (3 Credits)

    This course is an introduction to the Spanish language and Hispanic culture, with an emphasis on the acquisition of basic oral and written language skills through drills in grammar, vocabulary and communication. Lecture Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): ENG 095  and ENG 096 , or ENG 097 , with grades of “C” or better, or acceptable reading and writing placement test scores. Usually offered in the fall and spring.
  

  • SPN 102 - Fundamentals of Spanish II (3 Credits)

    This course is a continuation of SPN 101 , with an emphasis on the acquisition of intermediate oral and written language skills through continued practice in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Lecture Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): ENG 095  and ENG 096 , or ENG 097 , with grades of “C” or better, or acceptable reading and writing placement test scores, and either SPN 101  with a grade of “C” or better, high school Spanish II with a grade of “C” or better or permission of the instructor. Usually offered in the spring.
  

  • SPN 201 - Intermediate Spanish (3 Credits)

    A continuation of SPN 102 , this course completes a foundational series of course work in the Spanish language. Covered are the final major grammatical structures of Spanish as well as increasingly abstract vocabulary themes, with continued practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Lecture Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): ENG 095  and ENG 096 , or ENG 097 , with grades of “C” or better, or acceptable reading and writing placement test scores, and either SPN 102  with a grade of “C” or better, high school Spanish III with a grade of “C” or better or permission of the instructor. Usually offered in the fall.

Student Development
  

  • SDV 100 - Fundamentals of College Study (1 Credit)

    This course is designed to introduce students to the information and habits that facilitate academic success at the college level. The course presents modules focusing on the expectations and realities of college responsibility; active learning and critical thinking skills; increasing motivation and decreasing stress; analyzing the syllabus, instructor and course; establishing a learning style; organizing and balancing family, work and school; improving study and note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies; advisement, registration and the college catalog; safety, student services and other administrative resources; rules, regulations and civility; and lifelong learning. Students who do not pass this course must take it again the following fall or spring term. Lecture Hours: 15. Usually offered in the fall, spring and summer.
  

  • SDV 101 - Career Development (1 Credit)

    This course is designed primarily for related field experience students, but the skills taught are necessary for all students who are preparing to enter the work force. Through various exercises and the use of electronic and traditional media, students are taught how to develop career goals. They are also challenged to realize their potential in their chosen fields and how to use this knowledge in the job-hunting process. Students are required to write a resume, cover letter, a field experience learning contract and other related assignments. Lecture Hours: 15. Usually offered in the fall, spring and summer.
  

  • SDV 102 - Cultural Enrichment Experience (1 Credit)

    This course exposes students to local cultural events, such as music performances, visual arts, creative verbal performances, scholarly verbal performances and theater performances. Students explore local cultural events by attending, writing about, reading about and discussing such events. Lecture Hours: 15. Usually offered in the spring.
 

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