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READ 0302 - Introduction to College Reading
Prerequisites: Appropriate placement score
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0301
This course is for students who need to improve reading and study skill techniques appropriate for academic demands. Skills emphasizing the theory and mechanics of efficient reading, vocabulary development, specific textbook comprehension, study skills in context, critical reading skills, and flexibility of reading rates are emphasized. Reading lab may supplement class instruction.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 32.0108.52 12
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READ 0303 - College Reading and Critical Thinking
Prerequisites: Appropriate placement score
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
This course is designed for students who need to improve reading effectiveness with college-level textbooks. Skills emphasizing terminology, structure, and content of general academic and technical subject matter are taught. Such skills as finding the main idea, writer’s intent and organization of ideas are introduced and reviewed. Strong emphasis is placed on study skills. Notetaking, outlining, summarizing are components of the course. Instruction in critical reading and higher order thinking skills are refined. Reading lab may supplement class instruction.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 32.0108.52 12
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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
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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
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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
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SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
Introduction to the concepts and principles used in the study of group life, social institutions, and social processes.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.51 25
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SOCI 1306 - Social Problems
Cross-Listed With: IDST 2371
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
Application of sociological principles to the major problems of contemporary society, such as inequality, crime and violence, substance abuse, deviance, or family problems.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.52 25
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SOCI 2301 - Marriage and the Family
Cross-Listed With: IDST 2370
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
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
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SOCI 2306 - Human Sexuality
Cross-Listed With: PSYC 2306
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
Study of the psychological, sociological, and physiological aspects of human sexuality.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0101.53 25
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SOCI 2319 - Minority Studies I
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
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
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SOCI 2320 - Minority Studies II
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
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
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SOCI 2326 - Social Psychology
Cross-Listed With: PSYC 2319
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
Study of individual behavior within the social environment. May include topics such as the socio-psychological process, attitude formation and change, interpersonal relations, and group processes.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.1601.51 25
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SOCI 2336 - Criminology
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
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
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SOCI 2339 - Juvenile Delinquency
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
Nature, extent, and causes of juvenile delinquency, youthful offenders and their career patterns, and institutional controls and correctional patterns.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0401.51 25
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SOCI 2340 - Drug Use and Abuse
Cross-Listed With: PHED 1165 and PHED 1346
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302
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: 51.1504.52 16
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SOCW 2361 - Introduction to Social Work
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
Development of the history, philosophy, and practice of social work in the United States, survey of the fields and techniques of social work.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 44.0701.51 24
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SOCW 2362 - Social Welfare as a Social Institution
Prerequisites: SOCW 2361
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0302
The study of modern social work, the underlying philosophy and ethics of social work, and the major divisions and types of social work together with their methods and objectives.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 44.0701.52 24
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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
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SPAN 1310 - Beginning Conversational Spanish II
Prerequisites: SPAN 1300, placement exam, or departmental approval
For beginning students whose goal is to learn to communicate orally in Spanish. Students will develop speaking, listening skills, and cultural awareness. This is a continuation of SPAN 1300.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0905.54 13
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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
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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
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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.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0905.52 13
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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.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0905.52 13
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SPAN 2316 - Career Spanish I
Prerequisites: SPAN 1411 and SPAN 1412 or equivalent
This course presents realistic situations and the specialized vocabulary for business and finance professionals to communicate with members of the Hispanic community (local/global) in the course of their daily work.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0905.54 13
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SPAN 2317 - Career Spanish II
Prerequisites: SPAN 2316
A continuation of SPAN 2316. Emphasis on advanced oral and written communication related to technology, marketing, and the Internet for conducting business transactions.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0905.54 13
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SPAN 2321 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature
Selected short works in prose and poetry from Hispanic writers serve as a topic for discussion and composition. students refine language skills learned in previous levels using authentic Hispanic literary and historical selections at the basis.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0905.53 13
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SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
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.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.51 12
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SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
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.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.53 12
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SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
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.)
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.54 12
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SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
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.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.52 12
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SPCH 1342 - Voice and Diction
Cross-Listed With: DRAM 2336
Physiology and mechanics of effective voice production with practice in articulation, pronunciation, and enunciation.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.58 12
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SPCH 2301 - Introduction to Technology and Human Communication
Cross-Listed With: COMM 2301
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
A survey of emerging interactive communication technologies and how they influence human communication, including interpersonal, group decision-making, and public and private communication contexts.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 09.0101.51 06
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SPCH 2316 - Interviewing
Cross-Listed With: COMM 2316
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
Application of communication concepts in selected interview settings with emphasis on dyadic communication, questioning techniques, interview structure, and persuasion.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 09.0101.52 06
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SPCH 2333 - Discussion and Small Group Communication
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
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: 23.1001.56 12
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SPCH 2335 - Argumentation and Debate
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
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: 23.1001.59 12
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SPCH 2341 - Oral Interpretation
Cross-Listed With: DRAM 2370
This course focuses on theories and techniques in analyzing and interpreting literature. Students will participate in the analysis and oral presentation of various literary forms.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.57 12
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TECA 1303 - Families, School, and Community
Cross-Listed With: CDEC 1303
Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0301
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; requires students to participate in field experiences with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations; and course includes a minimum of 16 hours of field experiences.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 13.0101.52 09
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