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COMM 2300 - Media Literacy Prerequisites: COMM 1307
Criticism and analysis of the function, role, and responsibility of the mass media in modern society from the consumer perspective. Includes the ethical problems and issues facing each media format, with the effect of political, economic, and cultural factors on the operation of the media.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 09.0102.53 06
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: No PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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COMM 2303 - Audio Production Prerequisites: COMM 1307 or concurrent enrollment for RTVB majors. MUSB 1305 or concurrent enrollment for MUSB majors.
Corequisites: RTVB 1150 required for RTVB majors only.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Practical experience in the operation of audio equipment, including both pre- and post-production needs.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 10.0202.51 06
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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COMM 2305 - Editing and Layout Prerequisites: COMM 2311
Editing and layout processes, with emphasis on accuracy and fairness, including the principles and techniques of design.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)
CIP: 09.0401.51 06
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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COMM 2311 - Media Writing Prerequisites: COMM 1307 and ENGL 1301
Fundamentals of writing for the mass media. Includes instruction in professional methods and techniques for gathering, processing, and delivering content.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)
CIP: 09.0401.57 06
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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COMM 2315 - News Reporting Prerequisites: COMM 2311
This course focuses on advanced news-gathering and writing skills. It concentrates on the three-part process of producing news stories: discovering the news, reporting the news, and writing the news in different formats.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)
CIP: 09.0401.58 06
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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COMM 2324 - Practicum in Electronic Media Lecture and laboratory instruction and participation.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)
CIP: 09.0701.53 06
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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COMM 2327 - Introduction to Advertising Prerequisites: COMM 1307 OR MUSB 1305
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Fundamentals of advertising including marketing theory and strategy, copywriting, design, and selection of media.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 09.0903.51 06
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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COMM 2330 - Introduction to Public Relations Prerequisites: COMM 1307
Exploration of the history and development of public relations. Presentation of the theory behind and process of public relations, including the planning, implementation, and evaluation of PR campaigns.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 09.0902.51 06
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: No PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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COMM 2331 - Radio/Television Announcing Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Principles of announcing: study of voice, diction, pronunciation, and delivery. Experience in various types of announcing. Study of phonetics is recommended.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 09.0701.54.06
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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COMM 2332 - Radio/Television News (CI) Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Preparation and analysis of news styles for the electronic media. Production of audio and video news stories.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)
CIP: 09.0402.52 06
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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COMM 2339 - Writing for Radio, Television, Film Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Introduction to basic script formats, terminology, and writing techniques, including the writing of commercials, public service announcements, promotions, news, documentary, and fictional materials.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 09.0402.51 06
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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COMM 2366 - Introduction to Cinema Cross-Listed With: DRAM 2366
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Emphasis on the analysis of the visual and aural aspects of selected motion pictures, dramatic aspects of narrative films, and historical growth and sociological effect of film as an art.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 2)
CIP: 50.0602.51 26
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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COSC 1301 - Introduction to Computing Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410 Overview of computer systems-hardware, operating systems, and microcomputer application software, including the Internet, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and databases. Current issues such as the effect of computers on society, and the history and use of computers in business, educational, and other modern settings are also studied. This course is not intended to count toward a student’s major field of study in business or computer science.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 11.0101.52 07
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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COSC 1315 - Introduction to Computer Programming Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410 Introduction to computer programming for solving a variety of problems. This course is intended for non-computer science and non-computer engineering majors. Emphasis on the fundamentals of design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation of computer programs. Includes problem solving with structured techniques and algorithms using pseudo code and/or graphical representations.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)
CIP: 11.0201.52 07
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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COSC 1336 - Programming Fundamentals I Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410 Introduction the fundamental concepts of structured programming. Topics include software development methodology, data types, control structures, functions, arrays, and the mechanics of running, testing, and debugging. (This course is included in the Field of Study Curriculum for Computer Science.)
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)
CIP: 11.0201.55 07
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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COSC 1337 - Programming Fundamentals II Prerequisites: COSC 1315 or COSC 1336
Review of control structures and data types with emphasis on structured data types. Applies the object-oriented programming paradigm, focusing on the definition and use of classes along with the fundamentals of object-oriented design. Includes basic analysis of algorithms, searching and sorting techniques, and an introduction to software engineering. (This course is included in the Field of Study Curriculum for Computer Science.)
COSC 1337 transfers to four-year colleges but may cause students to end up an hour short should they pursue Bachelors in Computer Science. It is strongly recommended that Transfer Student take COSC 1437 for a complete and smooth transfer.
Students cannot receive credit for both COSC 1337 and COSC 1437 .
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)
CIP: 11.0201.56 07
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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COSC 1437 - Programming Fundamentals II Prerequisites: COSC 1336
This course focuses on the object-oriented programming paradigm, emphasizing the definition and use of classes along with fundamentals of object-oriented design. The course includes basic analysis of algorithms, searching and sorting techniques, and an introduction to software engineering processes. Students will apply techniques for testing and debugging software. (This course is included in the Field of Study Curriculum for Computer Science.) Students cannot receive credit for both COSC 1337 and COSC 1437 .
Semester Hours: (4 -4- 0)
CIP: 11.0201.56 07
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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COSC 2325 - Computer Organization Prerequisites: COSC 1336
Basic computer organization; machine cycle, digital representation of data and instructions; assembly language programming, assembler, loader, macros, subroutines, and program linkages. (This course is included in the Field of Study Curriculum for Computer Science.)
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)
CIP: 11.0201.54 07
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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COSC 2336 - Programming Fundamentals III Prerequisites: COSC 1337 /COSC 1437
Further applications of programming techniques, introducing the fundamental concepts of data structures and algorithms. Topics include recursion, fundamental data structures (including stacks, queues, linked lists, hash tables, trees, and graphs), and algorithmic analysis. (This course is included in the Field of Study Curriculum for Computer Science.)
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)
CIP: 11.0201.57 07
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRIJ 1301 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course provides a historical and philosophical overview of the American criminal justice system, including the nature, extent, and impact of crime; criminal law; and justice agencies and processes.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 43.0104.51 24
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practices Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course is a study of the court system as it applies to the structures, procedures, practices and sources of law in American courts, using federal and Texas statutes and case law.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 22.0101.54 24
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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CRIJ 1307 - Crime in America Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
American crime problems in historical perspective, social and public policy factors affecting crime, impact and crime trends, social characteristics of specific crimes, and prevention of crime.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 45.0401.52 25
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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CRIJ 1310 - Fundamentals of Criminal Law Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course is the study of criminal law including application of definitions, statutory elements, defenses and penalties using Texas statutes, the Model Penal Code, and case law. The course also analyzes the philosophical and historical development of criminal law and criminal culpability.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 22.0101.53 24
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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CRIJ 1313 - Juvenile Justice System Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A study of the juvenile justice process to include specialized juvenile law, role of the juvenile law, role of the juvenile courts, role of police agencies, role of correctional agencies, and theories concerning delinquency. It is recommended that CRIJ 1301 be taken prior to enrolling in this course.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 43.0104.52 24
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: No PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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CRIJ 2301 - Community Resources in Corrections Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Introduction to the role of the community in corrections; community programs for adults and juveniles, administration of community programs; legal issues; and future trends in community treatment. It is recommended that CRIJ 1301 be taken prior to enrolling in this course.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 43.0104.53 24
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: No PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRIJ 2313 - Correctional Systems and Practices Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course is a survey of institutional and non-institutional corrections. Emphasis will be placed on the organization and operation of correctional systems; treatment and rehabilitation; populations served; constitutional issues; and current and future issues.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 43.0104.54 24
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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CRIJ 2314 - Criminal Investigation Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation. It is recommended that CRIJ 1301 be taken prior to enrolling in this course.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 43.0104.55 24
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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CRIJ 2323 - Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Police authority; responsibilities; constitutional constraints; laws of arrest, search, and seizure; police liability. It is recommended that CRIJ 1301 be taken prior to taking this course.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 43.0104.56 24
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: No PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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CRIJ 2328 - Police Systems and Practices Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course examines the establishment, role and function of police in a democratic society. It will focus on types of police agencies and their organizational structure, police-community interaction, police ethics, and use of authority.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 43.0104.57 24
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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CRTR 1113 - Reporting Orientation Prerequisites: Prerequisite Concurrent enrollment in CRTR 1304 and CRTR 1208
Overview of the court reporting profession.
Semester Hours: (1 -0- 1)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 1191 - Special Topics in Court Reporting/Court Reporter Prerequisites: Varies with subject being offered
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
Semester Hours: (1 -1- 0)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 1201 - Introduction to Captioning/CART Prerequisites: Demonstrated machine shorthand skill of 160 wpm at 96 % accuracy or more words per minute; or test-verified certified shorthand reporter (CSR); or registered professional reporter (RPR) rating.
Introduction to the fields of captioning and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART. Topics include the American Disabilities Act (ADA), employment opportunities, and industry software and hardware.
Semester Hours: (2 -2- 0)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 1202 - Law and Legal Terminology Instruction in civil and criminal judicial systems (discovery, trial and appellate processes), and the legal terms used in court reporting.
Semester Hours: (2 -2- 1)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 1207 - Machine Shorthand Speedbuilding Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in CRTR 1304
Continued development of realtime shorthand skills through readback, machine practice, and transcription. This course is designed to be repeated to meet program standards.
Semester Hours: (2 -1- 4)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 1208 - Realtime Court Reporting I Prerequisites: Demonstrated machine shorthand skill of 160 wpm at 96% accuracy or more words per minute; or test-verified certified shorthand reporter (CSR); or registered professional reporter (RPR) rating.
Development of computer and machine shorthand skills necessary for writing realtime for production of projects and assignments.
Semester Hours: (2 -1- 4)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 1210 - Real-time Reporting II Prerequisites: Credit or concurrent enrollment in : CRTR 1113 , CRTR 1208 , CRTR 1304 , and CRTR 1306
Continued development of computer and machine shorthand skills necessary for writing realtime for production of projects and assignments.
Semester Hours: (2 -1- 4)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 1214 - Court Reporting Technology I Prerequisites: CRTR 1304 or demonstrated Machine Shorthand skill of 40 wpm at 96% accuracy.
Introduction to computer-aided transcription systems.
Semester Hours: (2 -2- 1)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 1241 - Captioning Technology I Prerequisites: Credit or concurrent enrollment in CRTR 1201
Overview of captioning and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) procedures, software and hardware.
Semester Hours: (2 -2- 1)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 1242 - Captioning Technology II Prerequisites: CRTR 1241
Continued development of caption reporting procedures and software, hardware, text entry, and text editing skills to be used in producing on-line and off-line narrations on the CRT and/or television monitor.
Semester Hours: (2 -2- 1)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 1257 - Literary/Jury Charge Dictation I Prerequisites: CRTR 1306 or demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand at 60 wpm and 96% accuracy
Skills necessary to develop speed and accuracy in writing and transcribing literary/jury charge dictation. This course is designed to be repeated to meet program standards.
Semester Hours: (2 -1- 4)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 1259 - Literary/Jury Charge Dictation II Prerequisites: CRTR 1355 or concurrent enrollment, or demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand at 140 wpm & 96% accuracy.
Continued skill development necessary for speed and accuracy in writing and transcribing literary/jury charge dictation.
Semester Hours: (2 -1- 4)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 1291 - Special Topics in Court Reporting/Court Reporter Prerequisites: Varies with subject being offered
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
Semester Hours: (2 -1- 4)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 1302 - Law and Legal Terminology Instruction in civil and criminal judicial systems (discovery, trial and appellate processes),and the legal terms used in court reporting.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 1304 - Machine Shorthand I Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in CRTR 1207
Instruction in general principles of realtime machine shorthand theory and skill building through readback of dictation notes, machine practice, and transcription. This course is designed to be repeated to meet program requirements.
Semester Hours: (3 -1- 8)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 1306 - Machine Shorthand II Prerequisites: CRTR 1304 and concurrent enrollment in CRTR 2218
Continued development of realtime shorthand skills through readback, machine practice, and transcription. This course is designed to be repeated to meet program standards.
Semester Hours: (3 -1- 8)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 1312 - Court Reporting Communications I Study of basic rules of English grammar and spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and proofreading skills as they apply to the production of transcripts of the spoken word in the reporting field.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 1314 - Court Reporting Technology I Prerequisites: CRTR 1304 or demonstrated Machine Shorthand skill of 40 wpm at 96% accuracy.
Introduction to computer-aided transcription systems.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 1355 - Dictation Speedbuilding Prerequisites: CRTR 1257 or demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand at 100 wpm and 96% accuracy
Development of conflict-free machine writing skills. This course may be taken multiple times to meet program standards.
Semester Hours: (3 -1- 8)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 1391 - Special Topics in Court Reporting/Court Reporter Prerequisites: Varies with subject being offered
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 1491 - Special Topics in Court Reporting/Court Reporter Prerequisites: Varies with subject being offered
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
Semester Hours: (4 -4- 0)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 2186 - Internship - Court Reporting/Court Reporter Prerequisites: Demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand at 160 wpm and 96% accuracy
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.
Semester Hours: (1 -0- 30)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 2206 - Medical Court Reporting Prerequisites: CRTR 1306 , CRTR 2218
Introduction to medical terms and anatomy in court reporting.
Semester Hours: (2 -1- 4)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 2213 - Reporting Technology II Prerequisites: CRTR 1210
Instruction in the operation, maintenance, and assembly of a computer-aided real-time transcription system, including the computer functions necessary for transcript production.
Semester Hours: (2 -1- 4)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 2217 - Technical Dictation Prerequisites: CRTR 1259 or demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand at 160 wpm and 96% accuracy
Skill development in writing and researching medical and technical material.
Semester Hours: (2 -1- 4)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 2218 - Testimony Dictation I Prerequisites: CRTR 1304 , CRTR 1207 , and concurrent enrollment in CRTR 1306
Skills necessary for developing speed and accuracy in the writing of testimony. This course is designed to be repeated to meet program standards.
Semester Hours: (2 -1- 4)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 2219 - Testimony Dictation II Prerequisites: CRTR 2218 or demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand at 60 wpm at 96% accuracy.
Continued skill development for speed and accuracy in transcription of testimony. This course is designed to be repeated to meet program standards.
Semester Hours: (2 -1- 4)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 2231 - Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) and Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) Pr Prerequisites: Credit or concurrent enrollment in CRTR 2236 or demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand at 200 wpm and 96% accuracy.
Preparation for taking the Texas CSR and the RPR examinations through the use of mock examinations. This course is designed to be repeated.
Semester Hours: (2 -0- 6)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 2232 - Accelerated Machine Shorthand I Prerequisites: CRTR 2301 or demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand at 160 wpm & 96% accuracy.
Skill development and mastery of high-speed dictation including readback, machine practice and transcript production. This course may be repeated multiple times until machine shorthand standards are met.
Semester Hours: (2 -1- 4)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 2236 - Accelerated Machine Shorthand II Prerequisites: CRTR 1259 or concurrent enrollment, or demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand at 180 wpm and 96% accuracy.
Continuation of skill development and mastery of high-speed dictation including readback, machine practice and transcript production. This course may be repeated multiple times until machine shorthand standards are met.
Semester Hours: (2 -1- 4)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 2245 - Testimony Dictation III Prerequisites: CRTR 2219 or concurrent Enrollment, or demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand at 100 wpm and 96% accuracy.
Continued skill development in writing and transcribing testimony. This course is designed to be repeated to meet program standards.
Semester Hours: (2 -1- 4)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 2259 - Courtroom Procedures Prerequisites: CRTR 2245 ; CRTR 1355 ; CRTR 1312
Continued skill development necessary for speed and accuracy in writing and transcribing literary/jury charge dictation.
Semester Hours: (2 -1- 4)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 2301 - Intermediate Machine Shorthand Prerequisites: CRTR 2245 or concurrent enrollment, or demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand at 140 wpm and 96% accuracy.
Continued development of realtime machine shorthand skills through readback, machine practice, and transcription. This course is designed to be repeated multiple times to meet program standards.
Semester Hours: (3 -1- 8)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 2303 - Advanced Machine Shorthand Prerequisites: CRTR 2301 or demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand at 180 wpm and 96% accuracy.
In-depth coverage of realtime machine shorthand theory and continued skill building through readback, machine practice, and transcript production. This course may be repeated multiple times until machine shorthand standards are met.
Semester Hours: (3 -1- 8)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 2311 - Court Reporting Communications II Prerequisites: CRTR 1312
In-depth coverage of grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, vocabulary, and proofreading skills necessary to produce court reporting transcripts.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 2312 - Reporting Procedures Prerequisites: CRTR 1113 , CRTR 1312 , CRTR 1355
Instruction in the role of the reporter in trial, deposition, and administrative hearings.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 3)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 2335 - Accelerated Machine Shorthand Prerequisites: CRTR 2303
Mastery of high-speed dictation including read back of dictation notes, machine practice, and transcription.
Semester Hours: (3 -1- 8)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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CRTR 2343 - Simulated Courtroom Proceedings Prerequisites: CRTR 2303 or concurrent enrollment with departmental approval or demonstrated ability to write machine shorthand at 200 wpm and 96% accuracy.
Instruction in the role of the reporter in a courtroom environment. Emphasis on writing multiple-voice testimony and the production of transcripts utilizing real-time technology.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)
CIP: 22.0303
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DAAC 1191 - Special Topics in Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Differs every semester
Semester Hours: (1 -1- 0)
CIP: 51.1501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DAAC 1291 - Special Topics in Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Differs every semester
Semester Hours: (2 -2- 0)
CIP: 51.1501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DAAC 1304 - Pharmacology of Addiction Overview of the psychological, physiological, and sociological effects of mood altering substances and behaviors, and their implications for the addiction process are discussed. Emphasis is placed on pharmacological effects of tolerance, dependency/withdrawal, cross addiction, and drug interaction.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 51.1501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DAAC 1309 - Assessment of Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Exploration of procedures and tools used to identify substance-related and addictive disorders and assess a client’s problems, strengths, deficits, and needs. This course will assist in the development of the basic counseling and communication skills necessary to develop an effective helping relationship with clients.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 51.1501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DAAC 1319 - Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders An overview of causes and consequences of substance-related and addictive disorders, the major drug classifications, and the counselor’s code of ethics. Competencies and requirements for licensure in Texas are explained. Addiction issues related to diverse populations are presented.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 51.1501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DAAC 1391 - Special Topics in Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling Prerequisites: Permission of the program coordinator
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Differs every semester
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 51.1501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DAAC 2166 - Practicum I Prerequisites: (DAAC 2306 or DAAC 2353 ) and (concurrent enrollment in DAAC 2273 )
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. This course is for the Substance Abuse Prevention specialization options.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420
Semester Hours: (1 -0- 10)
CIP: 51.1501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DAAC 2167 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician Practicum II Prerequisites: DAAC 2166 and concurrent enrollment in DAAC 2274
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Semester Hours: (1 -0- 10)
CIP: 51.1501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DAAC 2271 - Core Functions Prerequisites: PSYT 2301 , DAAC 2307 , PSYT 2339 , DAAC 1309 , DAAC 1304
Corequisites: DAAC 2166
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course explores each of the 12 core functions and relating global criteria of the substance abuse counselor. Emphasis will be placed on the understanding of the core functions as they are used at the practicum site.
Semester Hours: (2 -2- 0)
CIP: 51.1501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DAAC 2272 - Case Presentation Method Prerequisites: DAAC 2166 , DAAC 2271
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course explores the requirements for the written case presentation and the oral examination as directed by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Students will complete a written case presentation and review the oral examination pool of questions as they pertain to the substance abusing client. Students will be introduced to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of the alcohol and other drug (AOD) counselor.
Semester Hours: (2 -2- 0)
CIP: 51.1501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DAAC 2273 - Professional and Ethical Issues Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in PMHS 2166 or DAAC 2166 or permission of the program coordinator.
Topics include professional issues faced by human services professionals, with an emphasis on ethical issues and decision making.
Semester Hours: (2 -2- 0)
CIP: 51.1501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DAAC 2274 - Professional Development Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in PMHS 2167 or permission of the program coordinator
This course explores selected current events, skills, knowledge, and behaviors pertinent to the student’s occupational readiness and performance. Topics may include counselor portfolios, licensure test preparation, community service and other topics relevant to professional development.
Semester Hours: (2 -2- 0)
CIP: 51.1501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DAAC 2280 - Cooperative Education Substance Abuse /Addiction Counseling This course offers career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. This course also includes a lecture component. Direct supervision is provided by the on-site clinical professional, qualified credentialed counselor. The hours accumulated in this course may be used to meet partial requirement toward the 4,000 hours of work experience for licensure as a chemical dependency counselor.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420
Semester Hours: (2 -1- 10)
CIP: 51.1501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DAAC 2301 - Therapeutic Communities in a Criminal Justice Setting A study of therapeutic communities as an approach to rehabilitation of incarcerated substance users.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 51.1501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DAAC 2306 - Substance Abuse Prevention I Focuses on aspects of substance abuse prevention from a public health model.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 51.1501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DAAC 2307 - Addicted Family Intervention This course studies the family as a dynamic system focusing on the effects of addiction on family roles, rules, and behavior patterns. Discussion will include the effects of mood altering substances, behaviors, and therapeutic alternatives as they relate to the family from a multicultural and trans-generational perspective.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 51.1501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DAAC 2329 - Clinical Supervision Prerequisites: (DAAC 1304 , DAAC 2307 , DAAC 1309 , DAAC 1319 , DAAC 2343 ) or (PSYT 2339 , PSYT 2301 , PSYT 2329), or approval of program coordinator
This course assists students in defining and conceptualizing models and types of supervision. Areas of discussion include supervision methods and techniques covering the roles, focus, group supervision, multicultural issues, and the methods of assessing and evaluating supervision. Ethical, legal and professional issues; covering roles of supervision and standards of practice; authorized counseling methods; and scope of practice for several licensed professionals will be examined. The executive and administrative tasks covering development and implementation of a supervision plan, supervision contract, time for supervision, record keeping, and reporting on the supervision provided will also be covered in this course.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 51.1501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DAAC 2330 - Multicultural Counseling An examination of the multicultural counseling theories and characteristics of diverse populations.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 51.1501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DAAC 2343 - Current Issues Prerequisites: DAAC 1309 or permission of the program coordinator
This course examines current issues in addiction counseling. Topics of investigation will include special populations, dual diagnosis, ethics, gambling, and infectious diseases associated with addiction counseling.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 51.1501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DAAC 2353 - Substance Abuse Prevention II In-depth exploration of research, evaluation methods and best practices in prevention program design.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 51.1501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DAAC 2380 - Cooperative Education - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course offers career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. This course also includes a lecture component. Direct supervision is provided by the on-site clinical professional, qualified credentialed counselor. The hours accumulated in this course may be used to meet partial requirement toward the 4,000 hours of work experience for licensure as a chemical dependency counselor.
Semester Hours: (3 -1- 20)
CIP: 51.1501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DAAC 2480 - Cooperative Education - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course offers career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. This course also includes a lecture component. Direct supervision is provided by the on-site clinical professional, qualified credentialed counselor. The hours accumulated in this course may be used to meet partial requirement toward the 4,000 hours of work experience for licensure as a chemical dependency counselor.
Semester Hours: (4 -1- 30)
CIP: 51.1501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DAAC 2580 - Cooperative Education - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course offers career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. This course also includes a lecture component. Direct supervision is provided by the on-site clinical professional, qualified credentialed counselor. The hours accumulated in this course may be used to meet partial requirement toward the 4,000 hours of work experience for licensure as a chemical dependency counselor.
Semester Hours: (5 -1- 40)
CIP: 51.1501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DANC 1110 - Tap I Cross-Listed With: KINE 1148
This course offers instruction and participation in basic tap dance to include vocabulary, technique, history and styles in tap. Various pieces of choreography will be set in class. Same course as DANC 1110.
Semester Hours: (1 -0- 3)
CIP: 50.0301.52 26
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DANC 1112 - Dance Practicum I This course is a basic practicum in dance related areas: production with experience in stage management, scenery and costume preparation, running crews, dance management, and individualized teaching of dance in the private or public sector.
Semester Hours: (1 -0- 3)
CIP: 50.0301.53 26
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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DANC 1128 - Ballroom and Social Dance Cross-Listed With:
Introductory instruction in the fundamental techniques and concepts associated with Ballroom and Social Dance. May be repeated for credit once.
Semester Hours: (1 -0- 3)
CIP: 50.0301.52 26
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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DANC 1141 - Ballet I Cross-Listed With: KINE 1139
This course develops physical proficiency in the performance of basic ballet vocabulary while promoting an understanding of the principles, practices, and vocabulary common to ballet. Same course as KINE 1139.
Semester Hours: (1 -0- 3)
CIP: 50.0301.52 26
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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DANC 1142 - Ballet II Cross-Listed With: KINE 2139
Prerequisites: DANC 1141 or KINE 1139 or instructor permission
This course expands on the skills and knowledge acquired in DANC 1141. Same course as KINE 2139.
Semester Hours: (1 -0- 3)
CIP: 50.0301.52 26
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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DANC 1145 - Modern Dance I Cross-Listed With: KINE 1145
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of dance techniques, coordination of body parts, rhythm, and expressive qualities of movement. Same course as KINE 1145.
Semester Hours: (1 -0- 3)
CIP: 50.0301.52 26
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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DANC 1146 - Modern Dance II Cross-Listed With: KINE 2145
Prerequisites: DANC 1145 or KINE 1145 or instructor permission
This course expands on the skills and knowledge acquired in DANC 1145/KINE 1145. Same course as KINE 2145.
Semester Hours: (1 -0- 3)
CIP: 50.0301.52 26
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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DANC 1147 - Jazz Dance I Cross-Listed With: KINE 1138
This course offers instruction and participation in jazz dance technique to include vocabulary, technique, history, and styles in jazz dance. Various pieces of choreography will be set in class. Same course as KINE 1138.
Semester Hours: (1 -0- 3)
CIP: 50.0301.52 26
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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DANC 1151 - Freshman Dance Performance Instruction in dance performance through experiential projects at the freshman level. May be repeated for credit once.
Semester Hours: (1 -0- 3)
CIP: 50.0301.52 26
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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DANC 1201 - Dance Composition - Improvisation Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This introductory course in improvisation will investigate spontaneous problem solving as a means of generating movement for dance composition. Students will be called upon to explore and respond to various forms of stimuli in a safe and supportive learning environment within solo and group work.
Semester Hours: (2 -2- 1)
CIP: 50.0301.55 26
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: No |
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