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  May 09, 2024
 
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Course Descriptions


The numbers in parentheses listed following the course description, Semester Hours:  (3 - 3 - 0), are explained below:

  • The first digit is the number of semester credit hours for the course.
  • The second digit is the number of lecture hours per week in a regular 16 week semester.
  • The third digit is the number of laboratory/clinical/internship/practicum hours per week in a regular 16 week semester.

Hours met per week are based on semester-length classes; courses of shorter semesters during such as flex classes, will meet for more hours per week for equivalency.

 
  
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    RTVB 1320 - Television Lighting


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Introduction to theory and application of lighting for television production. Includes lighting equipment for various production environments, color, angle, intensity, distribution, lighting control scrim, screens and gels.

    Semester Hours: (3 -2- 3)

    CIP: 10.0202


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    RTVB 1329 - Scriptwriting


    Prerequisites: ENGL 1301  

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Writing scripts for film and electronic media.  Emphasizes format and style for commercials, public service announcements, promos, news, and documentaries.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 09.0701


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    RTVB 1421 - TV Field Production


    Pre-production, production, and post-production process involved in field television production. Topics include field camera setup and operation, field audio, television directing, and in-camera or basic continuity editing with an emphasis on underlying principles of video technology.

    Semester Hours: (4 -3- 3)

    CIP: 09.0701


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    RTVB 2339 - Broadcast Sales


    Prerequisites: COMM 1307 

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    This course provides instruction in sales methods, audience measurement, demographics, station promotion, and public relations.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 09.0701


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    RTVB 2340 - Portfolio Development (Capstone Course)


    Prerequisites: Consent of advisor

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Preparation and presentation of a portfolio suitable for employment in the media industry.  This course is intended to be taken in the last semester.

    Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)

    CIP: 09.07.01


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    RTVB 2380 - Cooperative Education - Radio and Television


    Prerequisites: Completion of 15 semester hours of RTVB, COMM, or FLMC and meet departmental requirements.

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    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. Includes a lecture component.

    Semester Hours: (3 -1- 15)

    CIP: 09.0701


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    RTVB 2430 - Film and Video Editing


    Film and broadcast editing for the preparation and completion of shorts, trailers, documentaries, and features. Students review fundamental editing concepts, select clips for editing, and setup the computer. Students edit segments, create special effects, and mix audio for video. The completed digital master is then laid back to a master. This course involves extensive hands-on experience.

    Semester Hours: (4 -3- 3)

    CIP: 09.0701


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    RTVB 2431 - Audio/Radio Production III (Multi-Track Recording) (CI)


    Prerequisites: COMM 2303  or consent of the instructor

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Advanced concepts in audio/radio recording and editing. Includes digital editing, sound processing systems, and multi-track mix-down recording techniques.

    Semester Hours: (4 -3- 3)

    CIP: 09.0701


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SCWK 1303 - Ethics for Social Service Professionals


    Ethical considerations based on social and human services standards. Includes comparison of ethical codes, confidentiality, dual relationships, guidelines for web counseling, ethical considerations dealing with broadcast media, diversity and multiculturalism.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 44.0701


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SCWK 1305 - Group Work Intervention


    Exploraion of the various stages and techniques of group work with emphasis on roles, tasks, and challenges. Topics include the fundamentals of group function, group structure, communication patterns within groups, effective group facilitation skills, and techniques used to address populations.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 44.0701


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SCWK 1313 - Introduction to Social Work


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    An overview of the social work profession and introduction to the terms, concepts, people, and critical events that have shaped the profession.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 44.0701


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SCWK 1364 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Social Work


    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.

    Semester Hours: (3 -0- 21)

    CIP: 44.0701


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SCWK 2301 - Assessment and Case Management


    Exploration of procedures to identify and evalute an individual’s and/or family’s strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs in order to develop an effective plan of action. Topics include oral and written essential for screening assessment, and case management to determine the need for prevention, intervention, and/or referral. 

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 44.0701


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SCWK 2305 - Special Problems of Youth


    Examination of the special needs of youth and their implications for social service workers delivering services to this population.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 44.0702


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SCWK 2307 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment


    Comprehensive analysis of human behavior and the social enviroment. 

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 44.0701


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SCWK 2311 - Interviewing and Counseling Theories


    A comprehensive study of major theories of various treatment modalities.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 44.0701


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SDEV 0170 - College Success


    This course is for the new student transitioning to college. Course topics include, but are not limited to: college resources, time management, note-taking, degree plans and transfer strategies, campus culture, career exploration, and college policies and procedures. Familiarization with these topics contributes to students’ personal and academic success. Required of students having fewer than 15 college level credit hours (not to include dual credit). Student must receive a grade of C or better to successfully complete this course.

    Semester Hours: (1 -1- 0)

    CIP: 32.0101.52.12


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    SDEV 0171 - Strategies for Success


    This course is designed for the academically at-risk student needing to improve skills for academic success. Topics covered in this course include, but are not limited to: time/priority management, study techniques, motivation, goal setting and decision making, critical thinking skills, learning styles, stress management, career planning, and interpersonal skills. Required of students placed on Academic Dismissal, Permanent Academic Dismissal and/or Financial Aid Suspension. Recommended for students on Continued Academic Probation. Student must receive a grade of C or better to successfully complete this course.

    Semester Hours: (1 -1- 0)

    CIP: 32.0101.52 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    SDEV 0172 - Career and Life Planning


    Prerequisites: SDEV 0170  or SDEV 0370 

    This course is designed to assist students in establishing academic and career goals and will guide them through the goal setting / decision making process necessary to explore college majors and career paths. Recommended for students who are undecided about their majors, or who are placed on Academic or Progress Probation.

    Semester Hours: (1 -1- 0)

    CIP: 32.0101.52 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SDEV 0370 - Foundations for College Learning


    This is a first-year seminar course designed to support the transition of students into their college experience. Students acquire a clearer understanding of college requirements, campus culture and resources. They will explore career paths, examine personal motivation and develop study skills common to successful college students. SDEV 0370 will meet the requirement for SDEV 0170 . Required of students having fewer than 15 college level credit hours (not to include dual credit), and needing course work in developmental areas based on entrance test scores. Student must receive a grade of C or better to successfully complete this course.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 32.0101.52 12


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language I


    Cross-Listed With: SLNG 1304 

    This course is an introduction to the basic skills needed in the production and comprehension of American Sign Language (ASL). Topics include the manual alphabet, numbers, conversational skills, culturally appropriate behaviors, and ASL grammar.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 16.1603.51 13


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SGNL 1302 - American Sign Language II


    Cross-Listed With: SLNG 1305

    Prerequisites: SGNL 1301 with a C or better

    ASL II develops receptive and expressive ability and allows for recognition and demonstration of more sophisticated grammatical features of American Sign Language (ASL). This course increases fluency and accuracy in fingerspelling and numbers, and provides opportunities for interaction within the deaf community.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 16.1603.51 13


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SGNL 2301 - Intermediate American Sign Language I


    Cross-Listed With: SLNG 1344  

    Prerequisites: SLNG 1305  or SGNL 1302  with a C or better

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420  

    This course integrates and refines expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language (ASL), which includes recognition of sociolinguistic variations. The preferred method of instruction will be practice-oriented approach to language acquisition that includes the use of multimedia.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 16.1603.52 13


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SGNL 2302 - Intermediate American Sign Language II


    Cross-Listed With: SLNG 1345  

    Prerequisites: SLNG 1344  ro SGNL 2301  with a grade of C or better

    This course is an integration of expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language with emphasis on literature, discourse styles, and contextualization at an intermediate level. It provides students with information on idiomatic/colloquial usages of signs as well as grammatical structures for complex sentences.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 16.1603.52 13


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 1206 - Interpreting Artistic Texts


    Prerequisites: SLNG 2401  

    This course introduces the art of interpretation of artistic texts, including music, poetry, and drama. The emphasis is on incorporating the rhythm, fluidity, and beauty of American Sign Language production without sacrificing conceptual accuracy or clarity.

    Semester Hours: (2 -2- 0)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 1211 - Fingerspelling and Numbers


    Prerequisites: SLNG 1305 /SGNL 1302  

    Development of expressive and receptive skills in fingerspelling and numbers. Receptive skills focus on whole word phrase recognition and fingerspelling/number comprehension in context. Expressive skills focus on the development of speed, clarity, and fluency.

    Semester Hours: (2 -2- 1)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 1215 - Visual Gestural Communications


    Prerequisites: SLNG 1304 /SGNL 1301  

    This course develops skills in non-verbal communication. This course emphasizes the use and understanding of facial expression, gestures, pantomime, and body language. Topics include the creation and/or performance of stories using these elements.

    Semester Hours: (2 -2- 1)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 1291 - Special Topics in Sign Language Interpreting: Religious Signs and Songs


    Prerequisites: SLNG 1344  and SGNL 2301 

    Students will learn generally accepted signs for characters and events from the Bible through biblical stories and parables. Additionally, translating religious music while maintaining conceptual accuracy will be discussed. Students will prepare themselves for communicating effectively in a variety of religious settings. The content is not denomination specific.

    Semester Hours: (2 -2- 0)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 1300 - Fundamentals and Techniques for Deaf Support Specialist/Service Provider


    Prerequisites: SLNG 1344  or SGNL 2301  or concurrent enrollment

    Exploratory techniques for working with deaf consumers in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, job coaching, mentoring, tutoring, and/or advocacy work.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 1304 - American Sign Language I


    Cross-Listed With: SGNL 1301  

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420

    An introduction to the basic skills in production and comprehension of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes the manual alphabet and numbers. Develops conversational ability, culturally appropriate behaviors, and exposes students to ASL grammar.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 1305 - American Sign Language II


    Cross-Listed With: SGNL 1302  

    Prerequisites: SLNG 1304  or SGNL 1301  with a C or better

    Develops receptive and expressive ability and allows recognition and demonstration of more sophisticated grammatical features of American Sign Language (ASL). Increases fluency and accuracy in fingerspelling and numbers. Encourages opportunities for interaction within the Deaf community.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 1307 - Intra-lingual Skills Development for Interpreters


    Prerequisites: SLNG 1305 /SGNL 1302  or concurrent enrollment

    Development of intra-lingual (English to English) skills necessary for future development of inter-lingual (English to American Sign Language [ASL]/ASL to English) skills. Focus on linguistic and cognitive skills development in areas of paraphrasing, summarizing, main idea identification, comprehension, memory, delayed repetition, multi-tasking, vocabulary, and cultural literacy.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 1317 - Introduction to the Deaf Community


    This course is an overview of the physical, educational, social, and cultural implications of deafness and hearing loss within the context of an individual’s personal life, family, and community in today’s multicultural society. Coursework focuses on current educational and vocational programs, legislation, technology, and other pertinent issues

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 1321 - Introduction to the Interpreting Profession


    Prerequisites: SLNG 1304 /SGNL 1301  and SLNG 1317  

    This course is an overview of the field of sign language interpretation. The class provides a historical framework for the principles, ethics, roles, responsibilities, and standard practices of the interpreting profession.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 1344 - American Sign Language III


    Cross-Listed With: SGNL 2301  

    Prerequisites: SLNG 1305  or SGNL 1302  with a grade of C or better

    This course integrates and refines expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language (ASL), which includes recognition of sociolinguistic variations. The preferred method of instruction will be practice-oriented approach to language acquisition that includes the use of multimedia.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 1345 - American Sign Language IV


    Cross-Listed With: SGNL 2302  

    Prerequisites: SLNG 1344  or SGNL 2301  with a grade of C or better

    This course is an integration of expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language with emphasis on literature, discourse styles, and contextualization at an intermediate level. It provides students with information on idiomatic/colloquial usages of signs as well as grammatical structures for complex sentences.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 1347 - Deaf Culture


    Prerequisites: SLNG 1317  and SLNG 1345 /SGNL 2302  

    This course provides a historical and contemporary perspective of American deaf culture using a sociocultural model. Topics addressed include cultural identity, core values, group norms, communication, and language as well as significant contributions made by deaf people to the world community.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 1371 - Instructional Strategies for Success for Deaf Support Specialist


    Prerequisites: SLNG 1321 - Introduction to the Interpreting Profession  

    This course will explore the role and responsibilities of the Deaf Support Specialist in the K?12 educational setting. Developmental milestones as well as best practices related to adapting strategies for accomplishing learning outcomes will be included. In addition, the course will address effective methods for navigating the classroom environment.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 1372 - Greek and Latin Roots for Interpreters


    The objectives of this course are to increase the student’s knowledge of English vocabulary by teaching basic Greek and Latin roots, providing tools for determining the meaning of unfamiliar terms, and by developing a greater understanding of the roots of English. No prior knowledge of Greek and Latin is required.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 1378 - Conversational American Sign Language


    Prerequisites: SLNG 1304  & SGNL 1301  

    Learning a new language is challenging and often requires students to amount to additional time on task. This class offers a way for students to have more practice and exposure to the language. 

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 1391 - Special Topics in Sign Language Interpreting


    Prerequisites: Varies according to topic

    This course addresses 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. These topics include but are not limited to Ethics, Religious Signs and Songs, ASL Linguistics, Conversational ASL, Greek and Latin Roots for Interpreters and Interpreter Seminar.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 2188 - Internship - Internship - Sign Language Interpretation and Translation


    Prerequisites: SLNG 2372  

    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- 3)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 2288 - Internship - Sign Language Interpreter and Translation


    Prerequisites: SLNG 2402 or concurrent enrollment

    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: (2 -0- 6)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 2311 - Interpreting in Specialized Settings


    Prerequisites: SLNG 1321  and SLNG 1344 /SGNL 2301  

    This course focuses on interpreting/transliterating for special populations (e.g., deaf/blind, high visual, oral deaf) in a variety of settings (e.g., religious, artistic, medical, legal, mental health). Activities are designed to reinforce basic theories and techniques related to working with special populations in various settings.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    SLNG 2315 - Interpreting in the Educational Settings


    Prerequisites: SLNG 1321  and SLNG 1344 /SGNL 2301  

    This course increases awareness of current techniques and ethical issues in mainstreaming and bilingual/bicultural education practices. This class includes a survey of technical signs as well as signed English systems currently in use.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    SLNG 2330 - Advanced Techniques for Deaf Support Specialist/ Service Providers


    Prerequisites: Successful passing of the mid-program evaluation.

    Incorporates practical general training and experiences in structured classroom setting. Participation in various role playing activities, including job coaching, mentoring, literacy, tutoring, and advocacy.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 2334 - American Sign Language V


    Prerequisites: SLNG 1345  or SGNL 2302  with a grade of C or better

    This course will provide proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL). It includes instruction in semantic and grammatical accuracy and appropriate discourse strategies in a variety of communication contexts.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 2335 - American Sign Language VI


    Prerequisites: SLNG 2334 

    This course provides advanced practice in expressive and receptive communication within a variety of settings and contexts, including exposure to diverse ASL language models and registers.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 2336 - Interpreting IV


    Prerequisites: BEI State Certification

    This course will provide further development of interpreting/transliterating skills. The emphasis is placed on achieving the nuances of interpretation in terms of lexical choices, speaker’s goal, register, and affect. This course is designed to help prepare students for advanced certification at the state and national levels.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 2340 - Interpreting V


    Prerequisites: BEI State Certification

    This is an advanced course designed to expand students nuances of interpretation, including word choices, register, and affect. This course will prepare students for advanced certification at the state and national levels.

    Semester Hours: (3 -2- 3)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 2341 - Interpreting in the Academic Setting


    Prerequisites: SLNG 2431 

    This is a practice-oriented course that focuses on interpreting in the educational setting. A special emphasis will be on interpreting at the post-secondary level, including instruction in Academic and technical vocabulary.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 2)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 2366 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Sign Language Interpretation and Translation


    Prerequisites: This is the capstone course and all degree required coursework, as well as any department benchmarks, must be successfully completed with a grade of “C” or better before student can register for this course

    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.

    Semester Hours: (3 -0- 21)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 2370 - Trilingual Interpreting I


    Prerequisites: (SLNG 2431  or B.E.I. State Certification) and (SPAN 1412 , or appropriate State placement test score)

    This course will include the development of inter-lingual skills (English to Spanish/Spanish to English/American Sign Language (ASL) to Spanish/Spanish to ASL). The student will begin to demonstrate an ability to produce dynamic equivalence from a source language to a target language with an emphasis in Spanish to ASL and ASL to Spanish.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 2372 - Trilingual Interpreting II


    Prerequisites: SLNG 2370  and SPAN 2311  or equivalent course, or appropriate language placement score

    This course will focus on the enhancement of trilingual interpreting skills with continued exposure of more complex source material. This will include trilingual interpreting experiences through the use of multimedia materials in the classroom.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 2373 - Latino Interpreting Issues


    Prerequisites: SLNG 1321 

    This course provides a historical and contemporary perspective of Latino cultures with an emphasis on Mexican-American culture. Topics include cultural values, group norms, communication, language differences among Latinos, and standard practices of the interpreting profession.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 2375 - Interpreting Seminar I


    Prerequisites: SLNG 2401

    This course is designed to give students the opportunity for skill development. Students will explore their work in order to enchance skills for successful interpretation. This course will be taught as an interactive workshop and students will work both individually and in groups. 

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 2376 - Interpreting Seminar II


    Prerequisites: SLNG 2401

    This course is designed to give students the opportunity for skill development. Students will explore their work in order to enchance skills for successful interpretation. This course will be taught as an interactive workshop and students will work both individually and in groups. 

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 2389 - Internship - Deaf Support Specialist


    Prerequisites: This is the capstone course and all degree required coursework, as well as any department bechmarks, must be successfully completed with a grade of C or better before a student can register for this course.

    This internship is 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: (3 -0- 16)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 2401 - Interpreting I


    Prerequisites: Pass department mid-program evaluation.

    An overview of the interpreting process and models of interpretation. Introduces the skills necessary to achieve dynamic message equivalence in interpreting American Sign Language (ASL) to English and English to ASL.

    Semester Hours: (4 -3- 3)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 2402 - Interpreting II


    Prerequisites: SLNG 2401, Students must take the state BEI Test of English Proficiency Exam

    This course is a continued development of discourse analysis and interpreting skills for increasingly complex tasks. It utilizes consecutive and simultaneous interpreting scenarios including monologues and dialogues, and it emphasizes skill development, self-analysis, and peer evaluation.

    Semester Hours: (4 -3- 3)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 2403 - Transliterating


    Prerequisites: SLNG 2431  or concurrent enrollment

    A practice-oriented course designed to develop skills necessary for rendering spoken English to a signed English format and signed English to spoken English.

    Semester Hours: (4 -4- 1)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SLNG 2431 - Interpreting III


    Prerequisites: SLNG 2402

    This is a practice-oriented course designed to strengthen skills in the integration and application of cognitive processing for more complex source material. Continued exposure to simulated interpreting experiences through the use of multimedia materials will be incorporated into classroom activities.

    Semester Hours: (4 -3- 3)

    CIP: 16.1603


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420

    Introduction to the concepts and principles used in the study of group life, social institutions, and social 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: 45.1101.51 25



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    SOCI 1306 - Social Problems


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Application of sociological principles to the major problems of contemporary society, such as inequality, crime and violence, substance abuse, deviance, or family problems.

    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: 45.1101.52 25



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    SOCI 2301 - Marriage and the Family


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Sociological examination of marriage and family life. Problems of courtship, mate selection, and marriage adjustment in modern American society.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 45.1101.54 25


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    SOCI 2319 - Minority Studies I


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of minority groups. May include African-American, Mexican American, Asian American, and Native American issues.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 45.1101.53 25


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    SOCI 2336 - Criminology


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Current theories and empirical research pertaining to crime and criminal behavior and its causes, methods of prevention, systems of punishment, and rehabilitation.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 45.0401.51 25


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    SOCI 2340 - Drug Use and Abuse


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Study of the use and abuse of drugs in today’s society. Emphasizes the physiological, sociological, and psychological factors.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 45.1101.55 25


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    SOCW 2361 - Introduction to Social Work


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    An overview of the history and development of social work as a profession. The course is designed to foster a philosophical, historical, and critical understanding of the social work profession, including social work values, ethics, and areas of practice utilized under a Generalist Intervention Model. (SOCW 2361 is included in the Social Work Field of Study.)

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 44.0701.51 24


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    SOCW 2362 - Social Welfare: Legislation, Programs, and Services


    This course offers a historical and contemporary examination of legislation and resulting programs, policies, and services in the context of the social welfare system in the United States. Special attention is given to the political, economic, environmental, and social conditions that prompted the development of legislation to meet the needs of vulnerable 227 populations. Societal responses to legislation are also considered. (SOCW 2362 is included in the Social Work Field of Study.)

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 44.0701.52 24


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    SOCW 2389 - Academic Cooperative


    Prerequisites: SOCW 2361  

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    A supervised experiential learning course designed to integrate program study with introductory exposure to the field of social work. In conjunction with individual study and/or seminars, the student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of social work and/or social institutions. The academic cooperative is not a social work skills-based practice experience, but instead, an observational volunteer experience. The course must include a minimum of 80 contact hours (48 hours in a social service setting). (SOCW 2389 is included in the Social Work Field of Study.)

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 45.0101.51 25


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    SPAN 1300 - Beginning Conversational Spanish I


    For beginning students whose goal is to learn to communicate orally in Spanish. Students will develop speaking, listening skills, and cultural awareness.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 16.0905.54 13


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I


    Introduction to the fundamentals of the Spanish language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. This course may additionally include supplementary vocabulary, information and perspective targeted at special populations such as health care, business, criminal justice or other specialized fields.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 16.0905.51 13


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II


    Prerequisites: SPAN 1311  

    Introduction to the fundamentals of the Spanish language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. This course may additionally include supplementary vocabulary, information and perspective targeted at special populations such as health care, business, criminal justice or other specialized fields.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 16.0905.51 13


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    SPAN 1411 - Elementary Spanish I


    Introduction to the fundamentals of the Spanish language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

    Semester Hours: (4 -4- 1)

    CIP: 16.0905.51 13


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    SPAN 1412 - Elementary Spanish II


    Prerequisites: SPAN 1411 , Placement exam, or departmental approval.

    Introduction to the fundamentals of the Spanish language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. This course is a continuation of SPAN 1411 .

    Semester Hours: (4 -4- 1)

    CIP: 16.0905.51 13


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I


    Prerequisites: SPAN 1412 , placement exam, or departmental approval

    This course is a continuation of SPAN 1412 . It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of Hispanic culture and civilization.

    This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 16.0905.52 13



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II


    Prerequisites: SPAN 2311 , placement exam, or departmental approval

    This course is a continuation of SPAN 2311 . It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of Hispanic culture and civilization.

    This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 16.0905.52 13



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420

    This course focuses on theories and practice of communication in interpersonal, small group and public speech. Students learn about communication theory, improve skills in communication with others, and make formal oral presentations.

    This course fulfills the additional Communication component area option of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 09.0101.51 06



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420

    This course focuses on research, composition, organization, delivery, and analysis of speeches for various purposes and occasions. This course is designed for students who want to improve skills in public speaking. Emphasis is on critical thinking and refining techniques of speaking.

    This course fulfills the additional Communication component area option of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 09.0101.53 06



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420

    This course focuses on the theories and exercises in verbal and nonverbal communication with focus on interpersonal relationships. Students improve their interpersonal skills by examining issues involving: language, nonverbal communication, culture, listening, conflict resolution, and self-concept. (Excellent for students entering the fields of health care, education or any occupation with a high level of interpersonal exchange.)

    This course fulfills the additional Communication component area option of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 09.0101.54 06



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420

    This course focuses on the application of theories and practice of speech communication as applied to business and professional situations. Students learn the fundamental techniques of business and professional presentations, including organizational and other types of communication used in business settings. Emphasis is on critical thinking, nonverbal communication, listening skills, interviewing, group processes and formal presentations in an organizational environment.

    This course fulfills the additional Communication component area option of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 09.0101.52 06



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    SPCH 1342 - Voice and Diction


    Cross-Listed With: DRAM 2336  

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420

    Physiology and mechanics of effective voice production with practice in articulation, pronunciation, and enunciation.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 09.0101.58 06


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    SPCH 2333 - Discussion and Small Group Communication


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    This course focuses on discussion and small group theories and techniques as they relate to group process and interaction. Students will examine and participate in the group process to achieve a better understanding of group dynamics in different environments.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 09.0101.56 06


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    SPCH 2335 - Argumentation and Debate


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    The course covers the principles of argumentation and debate, analysis and discussion of current public questions, briefing, inductive and deductive reasoning, strategy, refutation, and rebuttal in debates.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 09.0101.59 06


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    TECA 1303 - Families, School, and Community


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420

    A study of the child, family, community, and schools, including parent education and involvement, family and community lifestyles, child abuse, and current family life issues. Course content must be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards and coincide with the National Association for the Education of Young Children position statement related to developmentally appropriate practices for children from birth through age eight. Requires students to participate in field experiences with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations. The course includes a minimum of 16 hours of field experiences.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 13.0101.52 09


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    TECA 1318 - Wellness of the Young Child


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410
    A study of the factors that impact the well-being of the young child including healthy behavior, food, nutrition, fitness, and safety practices. Focuses on local and national standards and legal implications of relevant policies and regulations. Course content must be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards and coincide with the Naional Association for the Education of Young Children position statement related to developmentally appropriate practices for children from birth to age eight. Requires students to participate in field experiences with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations. Course includes a minimum of 16 hours of field experiences.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 13.0101.53 09


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    TECA 1354 - Child Growth and Development


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    A study of the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive factors impacting growth and development of children through adolescence.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 13.1202.52 09


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
 

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