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TECA 1303 A – Families, School, & Community (3,3,0).
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…
SPAN 2311 A – Intermediate Spanish I (3,3,0).
The consolidation of skills acquired at the introductory level. Further development of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis on comprehension, appreciation, and interpretation of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: Spanish 1412, three units of high school Spanish, or an appropriate score on placement test.
SPCH 1315 A – Public Speaking (3,3,0).
Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context, with emphasis on audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics of communication, cultural diversity, and speech organizational techniques to develop students’ speaking abilities, as well as ability to effectively evaluate oral presentations. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the required TSI test.
SOCI 1301 A – Introductory Sociology (3,3,0).
The scientific study of human society, including ways in which groups, social institutions, and individuals affect each other. Causes of social stability and social change are explored through the application of various theoretical perspectives, key concepts, and related research methods of sociology. Analysis of social issues in their institutional context may include topics such as…
SPAN 1412 A – Beginning Spanish II (4,3,2).
Continuation of Spanish 1411 with emphasis on communication skills. Laboratory practice is included in online coursework. Prerequisite: Spanish 1411, two units of high school Spanish, or an appropriate score on placement test.
SPAN 1411 A – Beginning Spanish I (4,3,2).
A beginning level course which introduces students to fundamental language skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Study includes basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Laboratory practice is included in online coursework.
SOCI 1306 A – Social Problems (3,3,0).
Application of sociological principles and theoretical perspectives to major social problems in contemporary society such as inequality, crime and violence, substance abuse, environmental issues, deviance, or family problems. Prerequisite: SOCI 1301 or sophomore standing.
SCWK 2301 W – 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.
TECM 1191 W – Special Topics in Applied Mathematics, General (1,0,4).
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.
TECM 1403 W – Technical Calculations (4,3,2).
A review of mathematical functions including fractions, decimals, proportions, perimeters, areas, volumes of geometric figures, and certain algebraic/trigonometric functions, as required by specific businesses and industries for successful on-the-job performance.