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Dental Hygiene
  

  • DEHY 232 - Community Dentistry 2

    2 CR
    This course is a continuation of DEHY 130 - Community Dentistry 1  with more emphasis on community oral health education, epidemiology, and disease prevention. This course is designed to prepare students to meet specific oral health needs of community groups as distinct from the traditional clinical approach that is designed to meet the needs of individual patients. Students will complete a community health project identified in DEHY 130 - Community Dentistry 1  that will include assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a program for a target population. Students will also learn the basic principles of biostatistics and research design. Successful completion of this course is mandatory for continuing in the program. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take DEHY 240  with at least a grade of C.

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program required.
  

  • DEHY 233 - Nutrition

    2 CR
    This course is a study in the science of nutrition principles and their application. Students will learn about the important role that nutrients play in maintaining general and oral health. Using strategies for disease prevention and health promotion, students will begin to develop and implement the skills needed to improve their own diet and to provide dietary counseling for patients. Successful completion of this course is mandatory for continuing in the program.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: (1) Select 1 course from CHEM 100  or CHEM 110  with at least a grade of C (AND) (2) Take DEHY 121  with at least a grade of C.

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program required.
  

  • DEHY 234 - Pharmacology

    2 CR
    This course is a study of drugs with special emphasis on those used in dentistry. It focuses on the physical and chemical properties of drugs by groups, dosages, therapeutic effects, and the use of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide pain control modalities. The course also includes the management of medical emergencies relative to the administration of local anesthetics. Successful completion of this course is mandatory for continuing in the program.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take DEHY 121  with at least a grade of C.

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program required.
  

  • DEHY 240 - Dental Hygiene Clinic 3

    5.5 CR
    This course is a combination of dental hygiene theory and clinical practice. In the lecture part of the class, emphasis is placed on the dental health care of special needs patients. Emphasis is placed on the need for integration of these preventative education techniques into the dental hygiene treatment plan for special needs. Students participate in active learning by completing case studies which include written treatment plans for special needs patients. During the clinical sessions students utilize their knowledge in developing and implementing comprehensive dental hygiene treatment plans, including taking radiographs using appropriate patient selection criteria. Successful completion of this course is mandatory for continuing in the program. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take DEHY 121  with at least a grade of C.

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program required.
  

  • DEHY 241 - Dental Hygiene Clinic 4

    5.5 CR
    This course is a combination of dental hygiene theory and clinical practice. In theory class, emphasis is placed on the continuation of managing special needs patients in the dental practice setting. The focus is on case based learning. During clinical practice sessions, students continue to provide comprehensive dental hygiene services to all their patients. Students also learn the techniques needed to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide conscious sedation on student partners during a laboratory portion of this course. Once the students demonstrate competency in the lab setting, they are able to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide conscious sedation on appropriate patients in the clinical setting under the direct supervision of clinical instructors and supervising dentist. Successful completion of this course is mandatory for continuing in the program. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take DEHY 240  with at least a grade of C.

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program required.
  

  • DEHY 242 - Periodontics

    2 CR
    This course examines the etiology, systemic contributing factors, and pathogenesis of periodontal diseases. Particular attention is given to differential diagnosis, treatment planning, and the roles of the dental hygienist in treating periodontal diseases. Students continue with their understanding of non-surgical periodontal therapies and the use of specific chemotherapeutic and anti-microbial agents. Students also study osseous defects, dental implants, and periodontal maintenance therapies. Successful completion of this course is mandatory for continuing in the program.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take DEHY 121  and DEHY 143  with at least a grade of C.

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program required.
  

  • DEHY 244 - Pain Control

    2 CR
    This course is a combination of classroom and lab that studies the physiology of pain and strategies for pain control. Students learn pharmacological, topical, inhalation and local pain control methods. Additionally, students are instructed in the management of medical emergencies related to the administration of pain control agents. Students learn the techniques needed to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide conscious sedation. Students receive laboratory and clinical practice in these techniques in DEHY 241 , offered concurrently. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take  DEHY 234  and DEHY 240  with at least a grade of C.

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program required.

Computer-Aided Drafting
  

  • DRAF 101 - Engineering Graphics

    4 CR
    This course provides instruction and CAD-based laboratory practice in graphical communication principles used in industry. Topics include technical sketching, lettering, geometric constructions, multi-view drawings, sectional views, auxiliary views, dimensioning practices, and drawing notation. [16-80-96] Lab Fee
  

  • DRAF 120 - Machine Drafting

    3 CR
    This course advances the use of engineering graphics to produce functional drawings of machine mechanisms and basic machine elements. Included are fasteners, cams, gear trains, weldments, and fits. Dimensioning and tolerancing in accordance with ANSI standard Y14.5M are used throughout the course. CAD technology is used exclusively to complete lab assignments. [16-64-80] Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take DRAF 101 .
  

  • DRAF 141 - Descriptive Geometry

    3 CR
    This course is designed to develop problem-solving skills in the area of spatial relationships. A graphical analysis of points, lines, planes and angles, intersections, revolutions, and developments is undertaken. CAD technology is used exclusively to complete lab assignments. [16-64-80] Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take DRAF 101  with at least a grade of D-.
  

  • DRAF 181 - Applications in AutoCAD®

    3 CR
    This course is not intended as an introduction; students must have a basic understanding of AutoCAD® prior to enrollment. This course is a study of AutoCAD® and its applications as a continuation to DRAF 101 . Students will be exposed to the depth of the AutoCAD® system and the variables which control it. Advanced techniques will be taught to complement DRAF 101  in areas such as layer control, dimensioning, modifying geometry, text, blocks, symbol creation, attributes, xrefs, pictorial drawing, and three-dimensional drawing. [32-48-80] Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take DRAF 101  with at least a grade of D-.
  

  • DRAF 190 - Introduction to AutoCAD®

    3 CR
    An introduction to AutoCAD® for those who have a basic understanding of drafting principles. This course is primarily for people in industry, those with a manual drawing background, or those with a curiosity about CAD. Topics will include the computer as a tool, the AutoCAD® environment, interfacing with AutoCAD®, geometry creation, modifying geometry, dimensioning, producing hard copy, and symbol libraries. [32-32-64] Lab Fee
  

  • DRAF 194 - SolidWorks®: Parts and Assemblies

    3 CR
    Previous CAD/drafting experience recommended. This course is an introduction to the 3-D modeler, SolidWorks®, for non-CAD majors. The course will focus on parts, assemblies, and drawings. Topics will include sketching in SolidWorks®, creating relationships, parametric constraints, 3-D tools, associative 2-D part drawings, design tables, and assemblies. [32-32-64] Lab Fee
  

  • DRAF 195 - SolidWorks®: Advanced Applications

    3 CR
    This course focuses on advanced concepts in SolidWorks®. Topics include advanced sketching techniques, curves, lofts, sweeps, surfaces, basic sheet metal, modeling in assembly, advanced design tables, advanced drawing topics, PhotoWorks®, Toolbox, and eDrawings. [32-32-64] Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Select 1 course from DRAF 194  or DRAF 234  with at least a grade of C.
  

  • DRAF 202 - Independent Study

    3 CR
    This course provides an opportunity for the student with sufficient skills to pursue projects for advanced learning or personal interest in computer-aided drafting and design. The subject/project details and method of evaluation will be arranged with the supervising instructor. This course may be repeated for additional credit. Lab Fee
    Additional Information: Departmental approval required.
  

  • DRAF 211 - Dimensioning and Tolerancing

    3 CR
    Use of engineering graphics and basic measurement techniques to explore the application and effects of dimensioning and tolerancing. Topics will include geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GDT), fit analysis, tolerance stackups, metrology, and the effects of tolerancing in the manufacturing environment. Conformance to ANSI Y14.5M-1982 will be stressed throughout. [32-48-80] Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take DRAF 120  and DRAF 234 .
  

  • DRAF 221 - Architectural Drafting

    3 CR
    An introduction to architectural drawing production and practice. The student will prepare portions of a set of house construction documents including a site plan, floor plan, elevations, foundation plan, wall section and details, and door and window schedules. CAD technology will be used to complete most lab assignments. [16-64-80] Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Select 1 course from DRAF 101  or DRAF 190 .
  

  • DRAF 234 - SolidWorks®

    3 CR
    An introduction to SolidWorks®, a popular 3-D mechanical design tool. Topics will include modeling fundamentals, parametric constraints, associative part drawings, the relationship between 2-D drawings, and 3-D models, design tables, assembly modeling, and visualization. [32-48-80] Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take DRAF 101 .
  

  • DRAF 252 - Advanced SolidWorks®

    3 CR
    A study of advanced modeling, assembly, and drawing techniques using SolidWorks®. Sweeps, lofts, surfaces, 3D sketches, sheet metal parts, weldments, and assemblies will be created, models will be analyzed using simulation tools, and physical parts will be produced using the rapid prototyping machine. [16-64-80] Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take DRAF 234 .
  

  • DRAF 262 - Engineering Design

    3 CR
    A course in creative problem solving and its uses in the design and development of new products and tools. Topics will include creative thinking, problem identification, ideation, product development, design refinement, product design, tool design, documentation, and communication of design ideas. [32-48-80] Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: (1) ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 . (AND) (2) Take DRAF 252 .

Early Childhood Education
  

  • ECE 201 - Early Childhood Health, Safety, and Nutrition

    3 CR
    This course introduces students to health, safety, and nutrition issues and practices in child care centers and homes (including universal health precautions, community health, and the respective legal implications). Students will study the eating practices and nutrition of young children and the implication they play in promoting healthy physical, social, language, and cognitive development. Emphasis will be placed on preventing communicable diseases and providing safe environments. This course is based on NAEYC standards of child development practices. Each student will be required to spend 2-4 clock hours completing field experience outside of scheduled class times which may include working with young children, families, and early childhood professionals. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55  or ENGL 151 .
  

  • ECE 209 - Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education

    3 CR
    This course introduces students to various theories and philosophies of child care, developmentally-appropriate practice, and the CDA functional areas. The critical periods of growth and development for children ages newborn to eight are emphasized.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55  or ENGL 151 .
  

  • ECE 210 - Child Growth and Development

    3 CR
    This course examines the social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development of children ages newborn through adolescence, including the genetic and prenatal influences on the child, the importance of play and consistent routines, the role of the family, and how nutrition and health issues affect a child’s development. This course is based on NAEYC standards of child development practices. Students acquire skills in observing, recording, and interpreting child behavior. Each student will be required to spend 4-6 clock hours completing field experience outside of scheduled class times which may include working with young children, families, and early childhood professionals. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55  or ENGL 151 .
  

  • ECE 214 - Appropriate Assessment with Young Children

    3 CR
    Students explore developmentally-appropriate assessment and observation techniques for children ages newborn to eight based on NAEYC standards. Both standardized and non-standardized assessment tests are reviewed. Advanced behavior management, observation, and recording strategies are explored. Students learn about the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) processes. Each student is required to spend 4-6 clock hours completing field experience outside of scheduled class times which may include working with young children, families, and early childhood professionals. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55  or ENGL 151 .
  

  • ECE 215 - Positive Child Guidance

    3 CR
    This course examines theoretical approaches to guidance, positive intervention strategies, observation techniques, and group management skills. Emphasis is on the positive development of a child’s self-esteem, ages newborn to eight, and positive communications with families. Children’s social relationships are examined as are cultural influences. This course is based on NAEYC standards of child development practices. Each student may be required to spend 4-6 clock hours completing field experience outside of scheduled class times which may include working with young children, families, and early childhood professionals.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55  or ENGL 151 .
  

  • ECE 217 - School-Age Learning Environments

    3 CR
    This course introduces students to designing exciting, secure, and developmentally-appropriate school-age programs for children ages 5-12. Students explore the physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development of school-age children. Students gain skills in selecting equipment and individual and group management techniques. This course is based on NAEYC standards of child development practices.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55  or ENGL 151 .
  

  • ECE 218 - Anti-Bias Curriculum in Early Childhood Settings

    3 CR
    This course teaches strategies for effectively managing prejudice, gender, and racial differences within early childhood settings. Focus is on cultural respect and disability awareness through the development and application of anti-bias curricula. Students gain skills in ethical decision making relating to a bias-free environment. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55  or ENGL 151 .
  

  • ECE 219 - Creative Arts and Movement for Young Children

    3 CR
    Students will have an opportunity to develop techniques in enhancing young children’s fine and gross motor skills through hands-on activities incorporating the arts, music, language, space, materials, sound, and physical movement in early childhood learning environments. This course is based on NAEYC standards of child development practices. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55  or ENGL 151 .
  

  • ECE 220 - Trends in Early Childhood Education

    1 CR
    This course expands student’s knowledge through exploration of early childhood education topics including developmentally appropriate practice, program quality assessment, and inclusion of special needs children, positive child guidance and curriculum development for young children. Lab Fee
  

  • ECE 221 - Early Childhood Internship 1

    3 CR
    Students will need to successfully pass a criminal background check and a State of Michigan Department of Human Services Child Abuse and Neglect Registry (CANR) according to College and Department policy. Students work in early childhood settings to gain professional work experience in the application of competencies based on the NAEYC standards for associate degree programs. Students must be able to meet site requirements which may include a health physical and a TB check. Students must complete a minimum of 275 clock hours of work experience and must file and receive an approved internship application with the Early Childhood Education office prior to registering. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: (1) Take ECE 201 , ECE 210 , ECE 215 , ECE 224 , ECE 232 , and ECE 233  with at least a grade of C (AND) (2) Take ENGL 151  with at least a grade of C or P.

    Additional Information: Department approval based on successful completion of internship application.
  

  • ECE 224 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education

    3 CR
    This course introduces students to developmentally-appropriate, high-quality child care programming for children ages birth to eight. Students will complete routines, scheduling, and activities that encourage children’s healthy growth and development. Topics include the state of Michigan Child Care Licensing Regulations, career opportunities in child care, and types of child care programs. This course is based on NAEYC standards of child development practices. A 4 clock hour observation outside of course in an approved setting is required.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55  or ENGL 151 .
  

  • ECE 231 - Early Childhood Literacy

    3 CR
    This course will examine early literacy development and how early childhood providers can support children’s literacy development. Emphasis is on functional and meaningful literacy activities that will help to build the necessary foundation for young children to learn to read and write. Each student is required to spend at least 30 minutes reading with young children outside of scheduled class times. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55  or ENGL 151 .
  

  • ECE 232 - Infant and Toddler Care

    3 CR
    This course provides students with experience in programming, designing, and sequencing learning experiences for children ages newborn to three including providing secure learning environments, and how space and equipment influence children. Students learn how culture affects young children’s development, and how the state of Michigan licensing regulations may pertain to infant and toddler. Students are required to complete 16 hours of field experience outside of scheduled class times. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55  or ENGL 151 .
  

  • ECE 233 - Early Childhood Environments

    3 CR
    This course provides hands-on experience in selecting, preparing, and presenting appropriate curriculum for children in licensed preschool and before-and-after school care settings. Specific areas of study include the development of appropriate learning experiences using music, art, dramatic play, outdoor play, fine and gross motor skills, and literacy. Students learn how to plan appropriate routines. Students are required to complete 16 hours of field experience outside of scheduled class times. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55  or ENGL 151 .
  

  • ECE 237 - Young Children with Special Needs

    3 CR
    This course examines young children with disabilities and a variety of methods to help integrate them successfully into a program. Emphasis is on teaching modalities, curriculum, learning materials, environment, and personnel. The evaluation of an Individual Education Plan will be examined. This course is based on NAEYC standards for early childhood associate degree programs. Each student will be required to spend 4-6 clock hours completing field experience outside of scheduled class times which may include working with young children, families, and early childhood professionals. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55  or ENGL 151 .
  

  • ECE 240 - Child Care Administration

    3 CR
    This course is based on NAEYC standards for administration of child care centers. Students examine the child care administrator’s role in directing successful early childhood centers. Topics include safety, child care licensing laws, sound health and nutrition practices, business practices, communication skills, professionalism, personnel management, policy development, accreditation standards, and ethical decision making. Each student will be required to spend one to two clock hours completing field experience outside of scheduled class times which may include working with young children, families, and early childhood professionals.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55  or ENGL 151 .
  

  • ECE 250 - Intentional Teaching in Early Childhood

    3 CR
    Students learn the components of intentional teaching to ensure all children reach their full potential and are school-ready. Students learn how to use reflection and purposeful planning to ensure each child acquires the skills needed to be successful based on individual assessment. Students learn how to balance child and adult-guided experiences to promote effective learning across developmental domains. Students will be introduced to NAEYC ethical standards, coaching, mentoring, and service learning conceptual models in their respective relationships to early childhood education. Each student is required to spend 4-6 clock hours completing field experience outside of scheduled class times which may include working with young children, families, and early childhood professionals.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55  or ENGL 151 .
  

  • ECE 260 - Positive Relationships with Families

    3 CR
    Students learn how to establish and maintain positive relationships with diverse families of young children. Effective communication strategies are emphasized encouraging equal partnerships with families. Advocacy for families is explored. This course is based on NAEYC standards of child development practices.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55  or ENGL 151 .
  

  • ECE 261 - Topics in Early Childhood 1

    1 CR
    This course broadens student knowledge through selected topics and issues pertaining to early childhood. Topics may include administration, nutrition, activities, or legal and ethical issues. Each student may be required to spend 1-3 clock hours observing and working with young children outside of scheduled class times. Lab Fee
  

  • ECE 262 - Topics in Early Childhood 2

    2 CR
    This course broadens student knowledge through selected topics and issues pertaining to early childhood. Topics may include administration, nutrition, activities, or legal and ethical issues. Each student may be required to spend 1-3 clock hours observing and working with young children outside of scheduled class times. Lab Fee
  

  • ECE 263 - Topics in Early Childhood 3

    3 CR
    This course broadens student knowledge through selected topics and issues pertaining to early childhood. Topics may include administration, nutrition, activities, or legal and ethical issues. Each student may be required to spend 1-3 clock hours observing and working with young children outside of scheduled class times. Lab Fee
  

  • ECE 270 - Early Childhood Curriculum Development 1

    1 CR
    This course focuses on specific curriculum development topics, such as literacy, math, science, music, learning centers, and the senses for children ages newborn to eight years of age. Students complete course objectives in modules. Lab fee may be charged depending on topic.
  

  • ECE 271 - Early Childhood Curriculum Development 2

    2 CR
    This course focuses on specific curriculum development topics, such as literacy, math, science, music, learning centers, and the senses for children ages newborn to eight years of age. Students complete course objectives in modules. Lab fee may be charged depending on topic.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
  

  • ECE 272 - Early Childhood Curriculum Development 3

    3 CR
    This course focuses on specific curriculum development topics, such as literacy, math, science, music, learning centers, and the senses for children ages newborn to eight years of age. Students complete course objectives in modules. Lab fee may be charged depending on topic.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

Economics
  

  • ECON 201 - Principles of Economics-MACRO

    3 CR
    A study of the American economic system including the basic tenets of the private enterprise system; national income accounting, economic instability, unemployment inflation; modern theory of income employment, employment and prices; fiscal and monetary policy; banking system (including the Federal Reserve); and related contemporary macroeconomic issues. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
  

  • ECON 202 - Principles of Economics-MICRO

    3 CR
    A study of supply and demand analysis; costs of production; structure of American industry; resource pricing; and contemporary microeconomic issues that will include labor economics, urban and rural problems, income distribution, antitrust problems, and international economic issues. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

Education
  

  • EDUC 200 - Foundations of Education

    3 CR
    This course introduces students to the historical, sociological, philosophical, and legal foundations of American education with a focus on educational issues and cross-cultural comparison. Special emphasis is placed on the professional responsibilities of teachers. Students are required to complete 8 to 10 clock hours of field experiences comprised of classroom observations in pre-K through 12th grade settings in public and private schools. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55  or ENGL 151 .
  

  • EDUC 204 - Exceptional Learner in School-Age Environments

    3 CR
    Students learn how to support school-age children and adolescents who are exceptional learners in academic environments focusing on kindergarten through 12th grade. Topics include: historical, psychological, social and academic perspectives. Individualization, assessment, and intervention programming is studied. This course builds upon ECE 237 ; however, each course can be taken independently of the other. Students are required to complete at least 6 clock hours of observations in the K-12th grade classroom settings. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55  or ENGL 151 .
  

  • EDUC 220 - Education Internship

    3 CR
    Students will need to successfully pass a criminal background check and a State of Michigan Department of Human Services Child Abuse and Neglect Registry (CANR) according to College and Department policy. This internship provides students with active professional work experience in the field of education. Settings include: Pre-K through 12th grade and encompass administrative, support, and teaching positions. Students may be able to use current paid work experience with approval from Department. Each student must intern a minimum of 175 clock hours over the course of the semester. This class meets as a cohort group on a regular basis. [16-32-48] Lab Fee
    Additional Information: Department approval required.
  

  • EDUC 240 - Education Trends

    3 CR
    This course evaluates the American educational systems historical and global education issues and how they impact society. The focus is on the study of social issues related to educational trends. Special emphasis is placed on addressing community needs and producing civically-engaged students. Students learn how to reflect on personal views regarding critical trends in education explaining how these views relate to the world around them.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55  or ENGL 151 .
  

  • EDUC 241 - Hot Topics in Education 1

    1 CR
    This course broadens student knowledge through selected topics and issues pertaining to education. Topics may include: learning experiences, legal and ethical issues, literacy, special needs, trends in education, and new practices. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
  

  • EDUC 242 - Hot Topics in Education 2

    2 CR
    This course broadens student knowledge through selected topics and issues pertaining to education. Topics may include: learning experiences, legal and ethical issues, literacy, special needs, trends in education, and new practices. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
  

  • EDUC 250 - College Teaching Internship 1

    3 CR
    Students will need to successfully pass a criminal background check and a State of Michigan Department of Human Services Child Abuse and Neglect Registry (CANR) according to College and Department policy. This unpaid internship is intended to introduce students to the workings of a college and development of knowledge and skills necessary to be an effective educator in higher education. Activities include attendance at a College Board meeting, design of a course and syllabi, selection of instructional materials, interviewing strategies, resume writing, and rotations with college faculty including teaching demos.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take EDUC 200 .
  

  • EDUC 251 - College Teaching Internship 2

    3 CR
    Students will need to successfully pass a criminal background check and a State of Michigan Department of Human Services Child Abuse and Neglect Registry (CANR) according to College and Department policy. This unpaid internship intends to continue the student’s experience from EDUC 250  and will include activities such as videotaping of a class demonstration; being able to distinguish between the roles of adjuncts and full-time faculty; technology training (including distance learning); attendance at an external College Board meeting; rotations in academic advising; and learning about effective instruction.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take EDUC 250 .
  

  • EDUC 252 - Field Experience 1

    1 CR
    Students will need to successfully pass a criminal background check and a State of Michigan Department of Human Services Child Abuse and Neglect Registry (CANR) according to College and Department policy. This course provides an opportunity for the student interested in the profession of teaching to gain experience in a local school system.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take EDUC 200 .

    Additional Information: Department approval required.
  

  • EDUC 253 - Field Experience 2

    2 CR
    Students will need to successfully pass a criminal background check and a State of Michigan Department of Human Services Child Abuse and Neglect Registry (CANR) according to College and Department policy. This course provides an opportunity for the student interested in the profession of teaching to gain experience in a local school system.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take EDUC 200 .

    Additional Information: Department approval required.
  

  • EDUC 270 - Service Learning in Schools

    3 CR
    This course broadens student knowledge pertaining to service-learning in K-12 schools. Students investigate trends and historical perspectives of service-learning and evaluate best practices in support of state education benchmarks. Each student prepares a service-learning plan.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55  or ENGL 151 .

Emergency Medical Technician
  

  • EMT C300 - AHA BLS Certification

    0.5 CEU CR
    The American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification course is a classroom-based certification course in which health care professionals learn to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR to victims of all ages, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner.
  

  • EMT C350 - AHA BLS Instructor

    3.2 CEU CR
    The American Heart Association (AHA) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor Course is a 32-hour program designed to provide the student with the training necessary to conduct any of the American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) CPR courses which are offered. This course includes: an overview to BCLS instruction, teaching strategies, safety/health concerns, teaching outlines, organizational strategies, mannequin maintenance/troubleshooting/repair, and criteria for evaluating the CPR student. Students taking this course will be required to take a written and practical skills test. Students will be required to present a mini-lecture on a BCLS skill (cognitive or psychomotor). Certification will be given to students after they complete a practicum. This course is based on the 2001 guidelines. Lab Fee
    Additional Information: Current (within 1 year) certification in Course C (CPR) from the American Heart Association.
  

  • EMT 110 - Medical First Responder Training

    3 CR
    The Medical First Responder Course is designed to provide licensure for the student with the Michigan Department of Public Health as a medical first responder. This course is based on the 1997 medical first responder curriculum as established by the Michigan Department of Public Health EMS Division. Students who successfully complete the requirements of this course will be licensed as medical first responders with the Michigan Department of Public Health EMS Division. This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge of what to do for a patient prior to the arrival of an ambulance. This course is designed for anyone who may be required to provide care for a sick or injured individual prior to the arrival of an ambulance. This includes (but is not limited to) firefighters, police officers, and first response team members. The course includes: training in CPR; bleeding control; airway management; splinting; extrication; oxygen therapy; and medical, environmental, and other emergencies. [32-32-64] Lab Fee
  

  • EMT 120 - Basic Emergency Medical Technician Didactic

    8 CR
    This course is designed to prepare the student for licensure as a Basic Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Michigan. This course involves medical procedures and use of equipment as prescribed by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, U.S. Department of Transportation, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services EMS Section. Topics include: legal responsibilities, anatomy, physiology, patient assessment, management of various emergency situations, extrication, and current standards for BEMTs in the field. This course is based on the 1996 updated requirements for Emergency Medical Technician training.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: (1) ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55  (AND) (2) Select 1 course from EMT 110  or EMT C300  with at least a grade of C or P.
  

  • EMT 121 - Basic Emergency Medical Technician Skills Lab

    2.25 CR
    This course is designed to complement the didactic material learned in the EMT 120  course with the hands-on skills required to perform as a Basic EMT. Students will learn and practice skills such as CPR, patient assessment, splinting, airway management, automatic defibrillation, bleeding management, medical antishock trouser application, and IV maintenance. Students will also participate in scenario-based education and computer-based testing and scenarios to reinforce skills learned within this area. [0-72-72] Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take EMT 120 .
  

  • EMT 122 - Defensive Emergency Driving/AllSafe

    1 CR
    The College reserves the right to refuse the driving component to any individual whose driving record does not meet standards of the institution where the driving component is practiced. A course to prepare the licensed EMT (any level) with the defensive driving skills required by the EMS profession. Included in this course is information on AllSafe, defensive driving, tactics, laws regarding operation of an emergency vehicle, and practice in driving. This course includes an eight-hour practice driving component. [12-8-20] Lab Fee
    Additional Information: Candidates who enroll in this course will have their driving record checked by KCC.
  

  • EMT 123 - Basic Emergency Medical Technician Clinical Internship

    0.75 CR
    This course is designed for students to observe and participate in the clinical experiences in both the pre-hospital and hospital settings. Students must complete a minimum of six eight-hour experiences in the hospital emergency room and in a pre-hospital life support agency. Students must have an android tablet/phone or iPhone with a camera and touchscreen to participate in this course. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take EMT 120 , EMT 121 , and EMT 122 .

    Additional Information: Hepatitis-B inoculation/declination form.
  

  • EMT 130 - Basic EMT 1

    8.75 CR
    This course is designed to prepare the student for licensure as a Basic Emergency Medical Technician in Michigan. This course involves medical procedures and use of equipment as prescribed by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, U.S. Department of Transportation, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services EMS Section. Topics include: legal responsibilities, anatomy, physiology, patient assessment, management of various emergency situations, extrication, and current standards for BEMTs in the field. This course is based on the requirements for Emergency Medical Technician training from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services EMS Section. This course is part of a three semester offering of the Basic EMT Program. This course includes certification in Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
  

  • EMT 133 - Basic EMT 2

    8.75 CR
    A continuation of EMT 130 . This course is designed to prepare the student for licensure as a Basic Emergency Medical Technician in Michigan. This course involves medical procedures and use of equipment as prescribed by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, U.S. Department of Transportation, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services EMS Section. Topics include: legal responsibilities, anatomy, physiology, patient assessment, management of various emergency situations, extrication, and current standards for BEMTs in the field. This course is based on the requirements for Emergency Medical Technician training from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services EMS Section. This course is part of a three semester offering of the Basic EMT Program. This course includes certification in Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
  

  • EMT 136 - Basic EMT Review

    2.25 CR
    The Basic EMT Review course is designed to prepare a student for the National Registry EMT (NREMT) Examination for the Basic level. Students who participate in this course must have recently completed the Basic EMT certificate at Kellogg Community College. Classroom and computer testing methods are utilized to improve NREMT results on the computer adaptive cognitive test.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
  

  • EMT 200 - Pharmacology 1

    2 CR
    This course is designed to provide the paramedic students with a knowledge of basic pharmacological principles, biological factors influencing drug actions, predictable effects of drugs on physiologic problems, modifiers of predictable effects, commonalities and variations between the actions of drugs employed for comparable therapeutic effect, adverse effects of drugs that can and do commonly occur, and application for pharmacological therapy in the pre-hospital setting. Concentration will focus on cardiovascular drugs in this semester.
    Additional Information: Department approval required.
  

  • EMT 205 - Pharmacology 2

    2 CR
    This course is designed to provide pharmacological information on the remaining non-cardiac drugs, which a paramedic will experience in the pre-hospital and hospital setting. This course is based on the Paramedic Education program requirements as set by the Michigan Department of Public Health.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take EMT 200  with at least a grade of C-.

    Additional Information: Department approval required.
  

  • EMT 210 - Cardiology 1

    3 CR
    This is a course designed to provide knowledge in cardiology to fulfill the needs of the Paramedic Program. This course involves medical procedures and use of equipment as stated by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Michigan Department of Public Health, and the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support standards. Topics include: rapid interpretation of EKGs, static recognition of EKGs, electrical therapy, pharmacological therapy, and basic algorithms for treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.
    Additional Information: Department approval required.
  

  • EMT 215 - Cardiology 2

    3 CR
    This course is designed to provide knowledge in cardiology to fulfill the needs of the Paramedic program. This course involves medical procedures and use of equipment as stated by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Michigan Department of Public Health, and the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support standards. Topics include; pathophysiology of heart disorders, Multi-lead EKG interpretation, and therapeutic modalities.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take EMT 210  with at least a grade of C-.

    Additional Information: Department approval required.
  

  • EMT 220 - Paramedic 1

    4 CR
    This course is designed to prepare the student for licensure as a Paramedic in Michigan. This course includes patient assessment techniques and concepts, advanced airway management, fluid and shock resuscitation, acid/base and body buffer systems, and multi-systems trauma treatments. Included in this course is a module on medical terminology. The course involves medical procedures and use of equipment as prescribed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Michigan Department of Public Health, and Calhoun County Medical Control Authority. Lab Fee
    Additional Information: Department approval required.
  

  • EMT 225 - Paramedic 2

    4 CR
    This course is designed to prepare the student for licensure as a Paramedic in Michigan. The course involves medical procedures and use of equipment as prescribed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Michigan Department of Public Health, and Calhoun County Medical Control Authority. Topics include: advanced life support in gynecological emergencies, emergency management, gastrointestinal emergencies, lab test analysis, and other medical emergencies.
    Additional Information: Department approval required.
  

  • EMT 230 - Paramedic Advanced Practice

    4 CR
    This course provides the paramedic student the knowledge in the transport of patients with special considerations and advanced EMT operations as prescribed in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Paramedic Curriculum. Student will take a comprehensive exam at the conclusion of this course for certification by Kellogg Community College. This certification can be used as evidence of completion for the National Registry Exam (passage of which leads to licensing in most U.S. states).
    Additional Information: Department approval required.
  

  • EMT 235 - Paramedic Pediatric Advance Life Support

    2 CR
    This course is designed to provide the Paramedic student with the skills and knowledge to handle pediatric emergencies in the pre-hospital setting. Pediatric patients are not treated as young adults. They are a distinct population with different responses to injuries than adults. Lab Fee
    Additional Information: Department approval required.
  

  • EMT 240 - Skills Lab 1

    2 CR
    This course is designed to provide the Paramedic student with the skills as prescribed by the Michigan Department of Public Health (MDPH) for the paramedic curriculum. This course includes skill practice and scenarios (computer, simulation, and classroom). This course is part of the paramedic curriculum and must be taken with EMT 245  within the same year of instruction. Lab Fee
    Additional Information: Department approval required.
  

  • EMT 245 - Skills Lab 2

    2 CR
    This course is designed to provide the Paramedic student with the skills as prescribed by the Michigan Department of Public Health (MDPH) for the paramedic curriculum. This course includes skill practice and scenarios (computer, simulation, and classroom). This course is part of the paramedic curriculum and must be taken with EMT 240 within the same year of instruction. Lab Fee
    Additional Information: Department approval required.
  

  • EMT 250 - Paramedic Clinical Experience 1

    3.5 CR
    This course is designed to provide the first semester clinical hours necessary to meet the requirements of the Michigan Department of Public Health Paramedic curriculum. This course includes clinical rotations at various sites including ambulance, hospital, and skilled care facilities. Included in this course is 16 hours of simulation time to aid the students in meeting their required clinical competencies. In addition, classroom time is scheduled to review clinical procedures and review progress of the students. Lab Fee
    Additional Information: Department approval required.
  

  • EMT 255 - Paramedic Clinical Experience 2

    3.5 CR
    This course is designed to provide the second semester clinical hours necessary to meet the requirements of the Michigan Department of Public Health Paramedic curriculum. This course includes clinical rotations at various sites including ambulance, hospital, and skilled care facilities. Included in this course is 7 hours of meeting and lecture time with the clinical coordinator, 28 hours of simulation time to aid the students in meeting their required clinical competencies, and 140 hours of time in the clinical environment. Classroom time is scheduled to review clinical procedures and review progress of the students. Lab Fee
    Additional Information: Department approval required.
  

  • EMT 260 - Paramedic Internship

    5 CR
    This course is designed to provide the Field Internship as prescribed by Michigan Department of Transportation and the requirements of the Michigan Department of Public Health paramedic curriculum. This course is the last course taken as part of the Paramedic Program. This course includes clinical rotations at ambulance services as the lead Paramedic under the supervision of a field Paramedic. Students are expected to complete their clinical competencies during this class. In addition, classroom time is scheduled to review clinical procedures and review progress of the students. This course includes at least eight hours of medical simulation to help achieve any missing Paramedic competencies. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take EMT 205 , EMT 210 , EMT 215 , EMT 220 , EMT 225 , EMT 230 , EMT 235 , EMT 240 , EMT 245 , EMT 250 , and EMT 255  with at least a grade of C-.

    Additional Information: Department approval required.
  

  • EMT 270 - EMS System Management

    4 CR
    This course is designed to give the student practical insight into the management process of EMS as a service industry. The course specifically applies management principles to the EMS setting. This course builds on previous course work which students have participated in throughout their studies. Topics within this course include: EMS management structures, EMS-related problems, EMS public relations, EMS funding/finance, EMS special programs, employee relations, community relations, leadership concepts, communications skills, OSHA/MIOSHA, and legislation which affects EMS and the work place.
    Additional Information: Department approval required.
  

  • EMT 275 - EMS Management Practicum

    3 CR
    This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to observe/practice the theories/concepts which they learned within the EMS management course (EMT 270 ). Students will be assigned to an agency supervisor for a 64-hour practicum. During this time, the student is required to observe the daily activities of the supervisor in relationship to management principles. Students are encouraged to develop a project with their supervisor which demonstrates management concepts. Students will meet on a regular basis with the practicum instructor for advice regarding their assignment. [16-64-80]
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take EMT 270  with at least a grade of C.
  

  • EMT 280 - EMS Instructor/Coordinator Training

    5 CR
    The EMS instructor/coordinator course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge to become a licensed EMS Instructor/Coordinator within the State of Michigan. This course is based on the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum for an instructor training program. This course is approved by the Michigan Department of Public Health in conjunction with EMT 285  for licensure as an EMS Instructor/Coordinator in Michigan. For more information please contact the EMS Education Director or EMS Instructor-Trainer. Lab Fee
    Additional Information: Licensure as an EMT-B, EMT-S, or EMT-P; three years of full-time field experience; and departmental approval.
  

  • EMT 285 - EMS Instructor/Coordinator Practicum

    5 CR
    The EMS Instructor/Coordinator Practicum course is designed to provide the student with guided student teaching within an EMS course or courses. The student will be assigned a site(s) for student teaching. Within this site(s) the student will follow MDPH guidelines in didactic and lab skills lecture. The course instructor and site instructor will periodically meet with the student to review their performance. Following successful completion of this course, the student will be recommended for MDPH licensure as an EMS Instructor/Coordinator. [72-32-104]
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take EMT 280  with at least a grade of C.

    Additional Information: Department approval required.
  

  • EMT 291 - UMBC Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Program Clinical Internship

    1.25 CR
    This course compliments the didactic portion of the UMBC CCEMTP program by providing clinical experiences as recommended by the State of Michigan EMS Division. Legislation is pending which may require clinical experiences to be authorized to function within the State of Michigan as a CCEMTP. This course meets those requirements. Students will participate in clinical experiences with a pre-hospital critical care provider and within the hospital emergency room, operating room, intensive care unit, cardiac catheterization unit, and critical care unit. [0-20-20]
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take EMT 292 .
  

  • EMT 292 - UMBC Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport

    7 CR
    This course is the nationally accepted University of Maryland-Baltimore County Critical Care Emergency Transport Program. This program is designed to prepare paramedics and nurses to function as members of a critical care transport team. Critical patients that must be transported between facilities require a different level of care from hospital or emergency field patients. Participants will gain an understanding of the special needs of critical patients during transport, become familiar with the purpose and mechanisms of hospital procedures and equipment, and develop the skills to maintain the stability of hospital equipment and procedures during transport. Topics include: the critical care environment, breathing management, surgical airway management, hemodynamic management, cardiac management, pharmacological management, GI, GU and renal management, neurological management, complications of transport, and special considerations. This course is based on the updated 2011 curriculum as prescribed by the UMBC. It is highly recommended that students who take this course are currently licensed as a Paramedic or Registered Nurse, have BLS Provider, ACLS, ITLS/TNCC/PhTLS, PALS certifications and at least 2 years field experience. Lab fee
  

  • EMT 295 - UMBC Pediatric/Neonatal Critical Care Transport Course

    4.25 CR
    This intensive one-week course is designed to prepare experienced paramedics, nurses, and respiratory therapists to function as members of a pediatric and neonatal critical care support team. This course is based on the nationally-accepted University of Maryland-Baltimore County course in pediatric/neonatal care. Participants will gain an understanding of the special needs of critical patients during transport, become familiar with the purpose and mechanisms of hospital procedures and equipment, and develop the skills to maintain the stability of hospital equipment and procedures during transport. In addition, this course may serve as a springboard for those institutions looking to expand into pediatric critical care.
    Additional Information: Two years documented experience in critical care environment.

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  • ENGL 106 - Critical Reading

    3 CR
    Using content area text (e.g. Psychology, Early Childhood Education) students will explore the process of critical reading (and making sense of the text); how to better engage with texts and improve comprehension of academic material. Students will be apprenticed in the cognitive and linguistic skills necessary to participate in the content area discipline. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
  

  • ENGL 151 - Freshman Composition

    3 CR
    Writing expository prose with emphasis on the thesis sentence, idea development, unity, continuity, coherence, patterns of exposition, and educated usage. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: (1) ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55  (AND) (2) ACCUPLACER® sentence skills score of at least 75, or TSEN 95  with at least a grade of C.
  

  • ENGL 151H - Freshman Composition - Honors

    3 CR
    The intellectually-able student is permitted to pursue in-depth studies in expository writing. The student must be interested in developing excellence in writing. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® sentence skills score of at least 92.

    Additional Information: Student must meet one or more of the Honors Program’s eligibility requirements.
  

  • ENGL 152 - Freshman Composition

    3 CR
    A continuation of ENGL 151 , including research writing, examination, and discussion of selected readings. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take ENGL 151  with at least a grade of C or P.
  

  • ENGL 152H - Freshman Composition - Honors

    3 CR
    A continuation of ENGL 151H  with emphasis on preparation and writing of a research paper on a challenging topic. Analysis of fiction and nonfiction selections to refine critical thinking skills. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take ENGL 151  with at least a grade of C or P.
  

  • ENGL 153 - Technical English

    3 CR
    Instruction and practice in writing for industry and technology. Emphasis is on meeting the written communication needs for the technical student. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: (1) ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55  (AND) (2) ACCUPLACER® sentence skills score of at least 75, or TSEN 95  with at least a grade of C.
  

  • ENGL 201 - Advanced Composition

    3 CR
    Practice in expository writing to develop a mastery of clear, accurate style. This course is recommended for all students majoring in English or in pre-professional programs. Writing assignments are individually designed to relate to students’ majors. Lab Fee
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take ENGL 152  with at least a grade of C or P.
  

  • ENGL 203 - Introduction to Creative Writing

    3 CR
    Designed to introduce students to the basic elements that govern the creation of short fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Emphasis is on development of creative style and the development of craft in handling poetic form.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

    Additional Information: Recommend prior or concurrent: Take ENGL 201 .
  

  • ENGL 204 - Advanced Creative Writing

    3 CR
    Designed to facilitate students’ understanding of the ways fiction, poetry, and drama work. Students will deal with theory and technique in traditional and contemporary works, emphasis on expanding creative scope, and developing students’ own voice and style.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take ENGL 203  with at least a grade of C.
  

  • ENGL 205 - Script Writing for the Media

    3 CR
    This course emphasizes writing for the media using current industry practices. Students will learn writing of script for radio and television broadcasting, audio and video production, and screen play for film style production.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® sentence skills score of at least 75, or TSEN 95  with at least a grade of C.
  

  • ENGL 207 - Genre Writing

    3 CR
    Designed to facilitate students’ understanding of the way different genres and editorial needs function in fiction, poetry, and drama. Students will deal with theory and technique in various genre settings, including but not limited to speculative fiction, mystery, western, war, and/or romance. Emphasis is on expanding creative scope, developing individual voice, and mastering individual genre intricacies.
    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C or P in TSRE 55 .

    Additional Information: Recommendation: ENGL 203  is recommended prior to ENGL 207.
  

  • ENGL 269 - Writing for the Elementary Classroom

    3 CR
    A lecture/workshop structured to develop the writing skills of prospective teachers and to explore the means by which the writing ability of elementary school children can be encouraged, developed, and evaluated. Lab Fee

    Prerequisites & Requisites: Take ENGL 151  with at least a grade of C or P.

            
  

  • ENGL 298 - Independent Study

    3 CR
    An opportunity for the interested student with a good scholastic record to pursue independently the study of some subject under the direction of a member(s) of the professional staff. Subjects are chosen and arrangements made to suit the needs of the individual student.
    Additional Information: Department approval required.
 

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