CDEC 1313     Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs (3,2,3). A
                        study of the fundamentals of curriculum design and implementation in
                        developmentally appropriate programs for children.

CDEC 1317     Child Development Associate Training I (3,2,2). Based on the requirements
                        for the Child Development Associate National Credential (CDA).
                        Three of the 13 functional areas of study include family, program management
                        and professionalism. Topics on CDA overview, general observation.

CDEC 1319     Child Guidance (3,2,2). An exploration of common behavior problems
                        of young children in an early childhood setting. Emphasis on positive
                        guidance techniques for effective behavior management. Practical applications
                        through direct participation in an early childhood setting.

CDEC 1321     The Infant and Toddler (3,2,2). A study of appropriate infant and toddler
                        programs (birth to age 3), including an overview of development, quality
                        care giving routines, appropriate environments. The student will provide
                        developmentally appropriate materials and activities and use developmentally
                        appropriate teaching/guidance techniques.

CDEC 1323     Observation and Assessment (3,2,4). A study of observation techniques
                        of child development assessment skills and techniques of children.

CDEC 1356     Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood (3,3,0). An exploration of
                        principles, methods, and materials for teaching young children language
                        and literacy through a play-based integrated curriculum.

CDEC 1357     Math and Science for Early Childhood (3,2,2). An exploration of
                        principles, methods, and materials for teaching children math and science
                        concepts through discovery and play.

CDEC 1358     Creative Arts for Early Childhood (3,2,4). An exploration of principles,
                        methods, and materials for teaching children music, movement, visual
                        arts, and dramatic play through process-oriented experiences to support
                        divergent thinking.

CDEC 1359     Children with Special Needs (3,3,0). A survey of information regarding
                        children with special needs including possible causes and characteristics
                        of exceptionalities, intervention strategies, available resources, referral
                        processes, the advocacy for children with special needs and their families.
                        The student will use various types of materials and resources, including
                        current technology, to support learning in all domains for all children.

CDEC 1392     Special Topics in Childhood Development (The Learning Environment)
                        (3,3,0). A practical application of early childhood education
                        including, philosophies, teacher qualifications, and developmentally appropriate
                        materials and activities. Emphasis is placed on the teaching
                        environment and includes room arrangement, teacher roles, and developmental
                        characteristics of young children.

CDEC 1394    Special Topics in Childcare Provider/Assistant (3,3,0). 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.

CDEC 1395     Special Topics in Childcare Provider/Assistant (3,3,0). Topics address
                        recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and
                        behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupations and relevant to the
                        professional development of the student.

CDEC 1396     Special Topics in Childcare and Support Services Management (3,3,0).
                        Topics address recently identified current events, skill, knowledge, and/or
                        attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and
                        relevant to the professional development of the students.

CDEC 2315     Multicultural/Multilingual Education (3,3,0). An overview of
                        multicultural education to include relationships with the family and
                        community to develop awareness and sensitivity to diversity related to
                        individual needs of children.

CDEC 2322     Child Development Associate Training II (3,2,2). A continuation of the
                        study of the requirements for the Child Development Associate National
                        Credential (CDA). The six functional areas of study include safe, healthy,
                        learning environment, self, social, and guidance.

CDEC 2324     Child Development Associate Training III (3,2,2). A continuation of
                        the study of the requirements for the Child Development Associate
                        National Credential (CDA). The four functional areas of study are
                        creative, cognitive, physical, and communication. Prerequisite/Corequisite:
                        CDEC 1317 and 2322.

CDEC 2326     Administration of Programs for Children I (3,2,3). A practical application
                        of management procedures for early care and education programs,
                        including a study of operating, supervising, and evaluating programs.
                        Topics on philosophy, types of programs, policies, fiscal management,
                        regulations, staffing, evaluation, and communication. Prerequisite: Six
                        hours of child development course work or advisor approval.

CDEC 2341     The School Age Child (3,2,2). A study of appropriate programs for the
                        school age child (5 to 13 years), including an overview of development,
                        appropriate environments, materials, activities and teaching/guidance
                        techniques.

CDEC 2387     Internship (3,1,15). An experience external to the college for an advanced
                        student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the
                        educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised
                        by a workplace employee, student achieves objectives that are
                        developed and documented by the college and directly related to specific
                        occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. May be
                        repeated if topics and outcomes vary.

TECA 1303     Family and the Community (3,3,0). A study of the relationship between
                        the child, the family, the community, and early childhood educators,
                        including a study of parent education, family and community lifestyles,
                        child abuse, and current issues.

TECA 1311     Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3,3,0). An introduction to
                        the profession of early childhood education, focusing on developmentally
                        appropriate practices, types of programs, historical perspectives, ethics,
                        and current issues.

TECA 1318     Nutrition, Health, and Safety (3,2,2). A study of nutrition, health, safety,
                        and related activities, including skill development in management of
                        issues, guidelines, and practices in nutrition, as well as community health,
                        hygiene, safety, and legal implications. Integration of these principles
                        applied to a variety of settings.

Cosmetology*

CSME 1200     Orientation to Cosmetology (2,0,5). An overview of the skills and
                        knowledge necessary for the field of cosmetology.

CSME 1204     Fundamentals of Cosmetology (2,0,5). A course in the basic fundamentals
                        of cosmetology. Topics include service preparation, manicure, facial,
                        chemical services, shampoo, haircut, wet styling, comb out, and salon
                        management.

CSME 1401     Orientation to Cosmetology (4,4,9). An overview of the skills and
                        knowledge necessary for the field of cosmetology.

CSME 1405     Fundamentals of Cosmetology (4,2,9). A preparation for the Texas
                         Cosmetology Commission Examination.

CSME 1501    Orientation to Cosmetology (5,3,11). An overview of the skills and
                        knowledge necessary for the field of cosmetology.

CSME 1505     Fundamentals of Cosmetology (5,3,11). A preparation for the Texas
                        Cosmetology Commission Examination.

CSME 2237     Advanced Cosmetology Techniques (2,2,8). Mastery of advanced
                        cosmetology techniques including hair designs, professional cosmetology
                        services, and workplace competencies.

CSME 2244     Preparation for Texas Cosmetology Commission Examination (2,0,5).
                        Mastery of advanced cosmetology techniques including hair designs,
                        professional cosmetology services, and workplace competencies.

CSME 2245     Preparation for Texas Cosmetology Commission Examination (2,1,3).
                        Mastery of advanced cosmetology techniques including hair designs,
                        professional cosmetology services, and workplace competencies.

CSME 2337     Advanced Cosmetology Techniques (3,2,9). Mastery of advanced
                        cosmetology techniques including hair designs, professional cosmetology
                        services, and workplace competencies.

CSME 2441     Preparation for Texas Cosmetology Commission Examination (4,2,9).
                        Mastery of advanced cosmetology techniques including hair designs,
                        professional cosmetology services, and workplace competencies.

CSME 2541     Preparation for Texas Cosmetology Commission Examination (5,3,11).
                        Mastery of advanced cosmetology techniques including hair designs,
                        professional cosmetology services, and workplace competencies.

Cosmetology Instructor*

CSME 1534     Cosmetology Instructor I (5,3,12). Fundamentals of instructing
                        cosmetology students..

CSME 1535     Orientation to the Instruction of Cosmetology (5,3,12). The fundamentals
                        of instruction of cosmetology students.

CSME 2514     Cosmetology Instructor II (5,3,12). A continuation of instructing
                        cosmetology students.

CSME 2515     Cosmetology Instructor III (5,3,12). Presentation of lesson plan
                        assignments and evaluation techniques.

                        *This is a semester hour program based on 12 week quarters.

Criminal Justice Administration

CJCR 1304     Probation and Parole (3,3,0). The history, development, organization,
                        and operation of probation and parole are studied as a substitute for
                        incarceration of criminal offenders; methods for selection and success
                        and/or failure rates of criminal offenders are studied.

CJSA 2388     Internship - Criminal Justice Studies (3,1,8). An experience external to
                        the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a
                        written agreement between the educational institution and a business or
                        industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student
                        achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and
                        that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a
                        paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and
                        learning outcomes vary.

CRIJ 1301     Introduction to Criminal Justice (3,3,0). History, philosophy, and
                        development of the criminal justice system; crime defined. Its nature and
                        impact; overview of criminal justice system; law enforcement; prosecution
                        and defense; court system; trial process; corrections.

CRIJ 1306     Court Systems and Practices (3,3,0). The judiciary in the criminal justice
                        system; structure of the American court system; prosecution; right to
                        counsel; pretrial release; grand juries; adjudication process; types and
                        rules of evidence; sentencing.

CRIJ 1307     Crime in America (3,3,0). Historical study of American crime problems;
      or            social and public policy factors affecting crime; impact of crime and its
SOCI 2336    trends; social characteristics of specific crimes; crime prevention.

CRIJ 1310       Fundamentals of Criminal Law (3,3,0). A study of the nature of criminal
                        law; philosophical and historical development; major definitions and
                        concepts; classification of crimes; elements of crime and penalties using
                        Texas statutes as illustrations; criminal responsibility.

CRIJ 1313       Juvenile Justice System (3,3,0). Study of deviant behavior with emphasis
                        on youthful offenders; current theories of crime causation and treatment of
                        juvenile offenders; crime prevention and the involvement of juveniles in
                        various areas of crime in the United States.

CRIJ 2313     Correctional Systems and Practices (3,3,0). Corrections in the criminal
                        justice system; organization of correctional systems; correctional role;
                        institutional operations; alternatives to institutionalization; treatment and
                       rehabilitation; current and future issues.

CRIJ 2314     Criminal Investigation (3,3,0). Investigative theory; collection and
                        preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation;
                        use of the forensic sciences; case and trial preparation.

CRIJ 2323     Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement (3,3,0). Authority and responsibilities
                        of law enforcement officers; constitutional restraints on police
                        behavior; laws of arrest, search and seizure; criminal and civil liability of
                        police officers.

CRIJ 2328     Police Systems and Practices (3,3,0). The Law Enforcement profession;
                        organization of law enforcement systems; the police role; police discretion;
                        ethics; police-community interaction; current and future issues.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselors Program

DAAC 1304     Pharmacology of Addiction (3,3,0). Psychological, physiological, and
                        sociological effects of mood altering substances and behaviors and their
                        implications for the addiction process are discussed. Emphasis is placed on
                        the pharmacological effects of tolerance, dependency/withdrawal, cross
                        addiction, and drug interaction.

DAAC 1317     Basic Counseling Skills (3,3,0). This course is designed to facilitate
                        development of the basic communication skills necessary to develop an
                        effective helping relationship with clients. Includes the utilization of
                        special skills to assist individuals, families, or groups in achieving objectives
                        through exploration of a problem and its ramifications; examination
                        of attitudes and feelings; consideration of alternative solutions; and
                        decision making.

DAAC 1319     Introduction to Alcohol & Other Drug Addictions (3,3,0). Causes and
                        consequences of addiction as they relate to the individual, family,
                        community, and society are discussed. Response alternatives regarding
                        intervention, treatment, education, and prevention are reviewed. Competencies
                        and requirements for licensure in Texas are explained. Addiction
                        issues related to diverse populations are presented.

DAAC 2466     Practicum (or Field Experience) - Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling
                        (4,1,28). Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The
                        college, with the employer, develops and documents an individualized plan
                        for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the
                        student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences
                        may be paid or unpaid. This course may be repeated if topics and
                        learning outcomes vary. Admission to this course requires proof of a
                        passing score on the reading portion of the THEA test. This course may
                        not be taken until all DAAC courses are completed except with special
                        permission from the instructor.

SCWK 2301     Assessment and Case Management (3,3,0). Exploration of procedures
                        to identify and evaluate 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 communications essential for assessment,
                        screening, intervention, client information, and referral.

Geography

GEOG 1303     World Regional Geography (3,3,0). A study of the major developed and
                        developing regions of the world, with emphasis on an awareness of prevailing
                        world conditions and emerging developments, including the diversity of
                        ideas and practices in various regions. Major topics may include: culture,
                        religion, language, land forms, climate, agriculture, and economic activities.

Government

GOVT 2304     Introduction to Political Science (3,3,0). An introductory survey of the
                        field of political science. Includes an examination of the basic concepts of
                        politics and political behavior, the history of the discipline, the scope and
                        methods of political inquiry, public policy, political dynamics, and theory
                        and organization of the modern state. This course may not be substituted
                        for GOVT 2305 or 2306.

GOVT 2305     Federal Government (3,3,0). A study of American national government
                        with emphasis on the United States Constitution, Federalism, Congress,
                        the Presidency, and the federal courts. Additional emphasis is placed on
                        bureaucracy, criminal procedure, civil liberties, political parties, and
                        voting behavior.

GOVT 2306     Texas Government (3,3,0). A study of the Texas Constitution and
                        government emphasizing political institutions including: political parties,
                        interest groups, the legislature, the governor, bureaucracy, judiciary, and
                        local government.

GOVT 2389     Academic Cooperative in Social Sciences (Government) (3,3,0). A
                        course designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on
                        experience in local government resources. In conjunction with a government
                        course, the individual student and the professor will set specific goals
                        and objectives.

History

HIST 1301     United States History I & II (3,3,0). Review of political, economic, 
      and           social trends. First semester: History of the United States to 1877. Second
HIST 1302     Semester: History of the United States from 1877 to present.

HIST 2321     World Civilizations I (3,3,0). A survey of ancient and medieval history
                        with emphasis on Asian, African, and European cultures.

HIST 2322     World Civilizations II (3,3,0). The modern history and culture of Asia,
                        Africa, Europe, and the Americas, including recent developments.

HIST 2389     Academic Cooperative in Social Sciences (History) (3,3,0). A course
                        designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on experience
                        in local history resources. In conjunction with a history course, the
                        individual student and the professor will set specific goals and objectives.

Humanities

HUMA 1315  Fine Arts Appreciation (3,3,0).  Understanding purposes and processes in the
                       visual, literary, dramatic and musical arts, including the evaluation of selected
                       works.

Journalism

COMM 1129     Newspaper Publications Lab I, II, III, IV (1,0,5). Supervised practice
         1130     and instruction in journalism writing and reporting, newspaper layout
         2129     and publication, and advertising sales. Students will work on the TC News
         2130     staff. Required for COMM 2311, 2305, 2315.

COMM 1307     Introduction to Mass Communications (3,3,0). This course is a lecture
                            class on the history of the world's communications, beginning with
                            cavemen drawings on cave walls and continuing through the invention of
                            the Internet. Also covered are the histories of newspapers, magazines,
                            recordings, radio, television and movies. Students are not members of the
                            TC News staff.

COMM 1316     News Photography I (3,3,0). An introductory course in photojournalism
                            photography. The course teaches use of 35 mm and digital cameras,
                            accessories and procedure; introduction to darkroom techniques (lecture
                            only), with emphasis on photographic techniques used by photojournalists.
                            Students must provide acceptable adjustable 35 mm camera and film for lab
                            use. Students serve as photographers for the TC News. Prerequisite: COMM
                            2311 or concurrent enrollment in COMM 2311 or consent of instructor.

COMM 1317     News Photography II (3,3,0). Continuation of COMM 1316 with
                            emphasis on more advanced photographic techniques and computer
                            software used by photojournalists. Students must provide acceptable
                            adjustable 35 mm camera and film for lab use. Students serve as
                            photographers for the TC News. Prerequisite: COMM 1316 & 2311.

COMM 2305     Editing and Layout (3,3,0). Included in this course, via both lecture and
                           actual practice, are the basics of copy editing for accuracy and fairness.
                           Also included are the basics of page design and construction. Students will
                           serve as members of the TC News page-building crew. Publications lab
                           required for all students. Prerequisite: COMM 2311 or consent of
                           instructor.

COMM 2309     News Editing and Copy Reading I (3,3,0). Editing copy for errors of fact
                           and interpretation. Includes newspaper style, headline writing, proofreading
                           and page makeup. Students will serve as members of the TC News
                           staff. Publications lab required for all students. Prerequisite: COMM 2311.

COMM 2311     News Gathering & Writing I (3,3,0). This entry level journalism course
                           is a study of the gathering and reporting of news. The whole range of the
                           reporter's work is covered by lecture and actual practice with the students
                           working as reporters for the TC News. News writing and feature writing are
                           stressed. This course is a prerequisite for COMM 2305, 2309, 2315, 1316.

COMM 2315     Newsgathering & Writing II (3,3,0). A continuation of COMM 2311,
                           this course includes a comprehensive study of interviewing, writing and
                           reporting the news and headline writing. Emphasis is on more complex
                           stories and more specialized types of reporting and writing. Students serve
                           on the editorial staff of the TC News. Publications lab required for all
                           students. Prerequisite: COMM 2311.

Psychology

PSYC 0011     Freshmen Orientation and Adjustment (0,1,0). This course is designed
                        to serve as a group study approach to student problems. Course content
                        will evolve out of student interests, needs, and problems. Areas of study
                        include adjusting to college, use of library, acquiring basic study skills,
                        improving personality, and making a wise vocational choice. Emphasis
                        will be placed upon active student participation in group activities and self study.
                        This course is required of all entering freshmen taking 12 or more
                       hours, and the class meets prior to the fall semester.

PSYC 2301     General Psychology (3,3,0). A study of the basic principles in psychology
                        bearing on growth, motivation, learning, drives, emotions and similar
                        aspects of human behavior.

PSYC 2308     Child Psychology (3,3,0). A study of the principles of child care, child
                        development, and early childhood learning. This course presents in systematic
                        fashion the known facts about children - all children - as these facts have
                        been discovered by educators, psychologists, pediatricians, anthropologists,
                        and many others who have devoted themselves to the scientific study of child
                        behavior. Prerequisite: none; PSYC 2301 recommended.

PSYC 2314     Lifespan Growth and Development (3,3,0). The study will concern the
                        physical, mental, and emotional characteristics of the individual from
                        conception throughout the lifespan. Specific topics will include: basic
                        theories and research in developmental psychology; parent-child relationships;
                        identification, peer relations; self-concepts; language learning,
                        perceptual and cognitive development. Course will give special focus to
                        crises which occur as persons live out their lives.

PSYC 2315     Psychology of Adjustment (3,3,0). This course is a presentation of
                        psychological principles which are fundamental to personal and social adjustment.

PSYC 2319     Social Psychology (3,3,0). Theories of individual behavior on the social
      or             environment are surveyed. Topics include the socio-psychological pro-
SOCI 2326     cess, attitude formation and change, interpersonal relations, and group
                        processes. Prerequisite: PSYC 2301 or SOCI 1301.

PSYC 2389     Academic Cooperative in Social Sciences (Psychology) (3,3,0). A
                        course designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands on
                        experience in local psychology resources. In conjunction with a psychology
                        course, the individual student and the professor will set specific goals
                        and objectives.

Sociology

SOCI 1301     Introductory Sociology (3,3,0). A general introduction into the behavior
                        of individuals in social groups particularly a study of important phases of life
                        as culture, population, institutions, social control, the major social processes,
                        and analysis of the simpler relations of daily living as illustrative material.

SOCI 1306     Social Problems (3,3,0). Survey of some of the major difficulties to
                        which American society is seeking adjustment. A detailed analysis of
                        courses, social significance, and constructive programs pertinent to difficulties
                        incurred in society. One problem will be selected for intensive
                        study. Prerequisite: SOCI 1301 or sophomore standing.

SOCI 2301     Marriage and Family (3,3,0). A study of the marriage relationships;
                        events and attitudes leading to it; problems and experiences arising from
                        it; development of a philosophy regarding marriage and family life.
                        Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor.

SOCI 2326     Social Psychology (3,3,0). Theories of individual behavior in the social
    or                environment are surveyed. Topics include the socio-psychological pro-
PSYC 2319     cess, attitude formation and change, interpersonal relations, and group
                        processes. Prerequisite: PSYC 2301 or SOCI 1301.

SOCI 2336     Criminology (3,3,0). Historical study of American crime problems;
      or               social and public policy factor affecting crime; impact of crime and its
CRIJ 1307       trends; social characteristics of specific crimes; crime prevention.

SOCI 2389     Academic Cooperative in Social Sciences (Sociology) (3,3,0). A course
                        designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on experience
                        in local sociology resources. In conjunction with a sociology course, the
                        individual student and the professor will set specific goals and objectives.