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Radiography |
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RADT 121 - Clinical Seminar I
1 Credit(s).
Comprises the professional portion of the curriculum. It is a 5-week clinical seminar in which students achieve additional clinical skills by participating in the actual procedures performed in a radiology/imaging department. Students will begin to prepare and present reports describing critiques of various clinical examinations. 1 Credit;16 laboratory hours a week; 5 weeks. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RADT 111
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RADT 201 - Radiography III
7 Credit(s).
Radiography III is the fifth course in the sequence of radiography courses that comprise the professional portion of the radiography curriculum. It consists of both a didactic portion and clinical portion. The didactic portion of RADT 201 consists of three (3) modules: Anatomy & Positioning of the Skull/Face, Contrast Procedures: Digestive System, and Special Radiographic/Fluoroscopy Procedures. During the clinical portion of RADT 201, students will continue to achieve additional clinical skills by participating in the actual procedures performed in a radiology/medical imaging department. 4 lecture hours, 24 clinical hours, and 2 lab hours per week; 13 weeks Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RADT 112
Lab Fee: $130.00
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RADT 202 - Radiography IV
8 Credit(s).
Comprises the professional portion of the radiography curriculum. It consists of both a didactic portion and clinical portion. The didactic portion of RADT 202 consists of four (4) modules: Radiation Protection/Radiobiology, Sectional Anatomy, Trauma, Mobile and Surgical Radiography (to include pediatric imaging), and Advanced Medical Imaging. During the clinical portion of RADT 202 students will continue to achieve additional clinical skills by participating in the actual procedures performed in a radiology/medical imaging department. 4 lecture hours. 24 clinical hours, and 2 lab hours per week; 15 weeks Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RADT 201
Lab Fee: $100.00
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RADT 203 - Radiography V
8 Credit(s).
Comprises the professional portion of the radiography curriculum. It consists of both a didactic and a clinical portion. The didactic portion of RADT 203 consists of four (4) modules: Interventional Radiography, Radiographic Pathology, Registry Review, and Professional Development. During the clinical portion of the RADT 203, students will continue to achieve additional clinical skills by participating in the actual procedures performed in a radiology/medical imaging department. 4 lecture hours, 24 clinical hours, and 2 lab hours per week; 15 weeks. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RADT 221
Lab Fee: $100.00
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RADT 221 - Clinical Seminar II
1 Credit(s).
Comprises the professional portion of the curriculum. It is a 4-week clinical seminar in which students achieve additional clinical skills by participating in the actual procedures performed in a radiology/imaging department. Students prepare and present reports describing critiques of various clinical examinations. 1 Credit; 24 laboratory hours per week; 4 weeks. Note: Offered winter session. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RADT 202
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RADT 230 - Patient Care in Computed Tomography (CT)
4 Credit(s).
Introduces the student to CT and patient care in the CT suite. It focuses on patient care and radiation safety issues as they relate to CT. Classes cover topics in patient assessment, venipuncture, contrast agents and radiation safety. This course is delivered both online and in a classroom setting with lectures and discussion. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-requisite is Admission into the Computed Tomography Program.
Lab Fee: $130.00
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RADT 231 - Imaging Procedures, Sectional Anatomy, and Pathology in Computed Tomography(CT)
4 Credit(s).
Provides the student knowledge of cross sectional anatomy in different anatomical body planes. It also covers common pathologies that are imaged using cross section technique. Routine imaging procedures are discussed for the following body parts: head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and musculoskeletal. This course is delivered both online and in the classroom setting with lecture and discussion. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in RADT 230 .
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RADT 232 - Physics and Instrumentation in Computed Tomography (CT)
4 Credit(s).
Imparts an understanding of the physical principles and instrumentation involved in computed tomography. The historical development and evolution of computed tomography is reviewed. This course is delivered both online and in the classroom setting with lectures and discussion. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in RADT 231 .
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RADT 233 - Computed Tomography (CT) Clinical Practicum I
1 Credit(s).
Provides the students with the opportunity to expand on the principles and clinical skills they learned in the classroom and enables students to perform CT procedures under the direct supervision of a preceptor/mentor. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) requires applicants for the CT Registry examination to document 125 CT studies in specific categories within a 24 month time period. Students are provided clinical hours at approved clinical sites to acquire these studies. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Computed Tomography Program and permission of the Computed Tomography Program and permission of the CT Program Coordinator.
Corequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in RADT 230 .
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RADT 234 - Computed Tomography (CT) Clinical Practicum II
1 Credit(s).
Provides the students with the opportunity to expand on the principles and clinical skills they learned in the classroom and enables students to perform CT procedures under the direct supervision of a preceptor/mentor. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) requires applicants for the CT Registry examination to document 125 CT studies in specific categories within a 24 month time period. Students are provided clinical hours at approved clinical sites to acquire these studies. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): Admission into Computed Tomography Program and permission of the CT Program Coordinator.
Corequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in RADT 231 .
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RADT 235 - Computed Tomography (CT) Practicum III
1 Credit(s).
Provides the students with the opportunity to expand on the principles and clinical skills they learned in the classroom and enables students to perform CT procedures under the direct supervision of a preceptor/mentor. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) requires applicants for the CT Registry examination to document 125 CT studies in specific categories within a 24 month time period. Students are provided clinical hours at approved clinical sites to acquire these studies. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Computed Tomography Program and permission of the CT Program Coordinator.
Corequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in RADT 232 .
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RADT 240 - Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
6 Credit(s).
Introduces the student to Magnetic Resonance Imaging and patient care in the MRI suite. Topics include legal and ethical issues, introduction to MRI screening and safety, patient assessment, monitoring and management, interpersonal communication, venipuncture, infection control, contrast, and cross sectional anatomy. This course also provides the student with an introduction to MRI physics and Quality Control for the MRI equipment. This course is delivered both online and in a classroom setting with lectures and discussion.
Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Program. Minimum grade that must be earned “C”.
Lab Fee: $130.00
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RADT 241 - Imaging Procedures in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
4 Credit(s).
Covers scanning procedures in MRI. Topics will include pulse sequences, manipulating parameters for optimum image quality, and the proper selection of coils. Additional topics include common pathologies that are imaged in MRI, special imaging procedures, screening, and safety. This course is delivered both online and in a classroom setting with lectures and discussion. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring semester).
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in RADT 240 .
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RADT 242 - Physical Principles of Image Formation in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
4 Credit(s).
Introduces the concepts of basic physics and instrumentation for MRI. Topics include system operation and components, image processing and display, image quality and artifacts, gradients and imaging parameters. This course is delivered both online and in a classroom setting with lectures and discussion. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in
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RADT 243 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Clinical Practicum I
2 Credit(s).
Provides the students with the opportunity to expand on the principles and clinical skills they learned in the classroom and enables students to perform MRI procedures under the direct supervision of a preceptor/mentor. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) requires applicants for the MRI Registry examination to document 125 MRI studies in specific categories within a 24 month time period. Students are provided clinical hours at approved clinical sites to acquire these studies. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Magnetic Resonance Program and permission of the MRI Program Coordinator.
Corequisite(s): . Minimum grade to be earned is C.
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RADT 244 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Clinical Practicum II
1 Credit(s).
Provides the students with the opportunity to expand on the principles and clinical skills they learned in the classroom and enables students to perform MRI procedures under the direct supervision of a preceptor/mentor. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) requires applicants for the MRI Registry examination to document 125 MRI studies in specific categories within a 24 month time period. Students are provided clinical hours at approved clinical sites to acquire these studies. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Program and permission of the MRI Program Coordinator.
Corequisite(s): RADT 241 .inimum grade to be earned is C.
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RADT 245 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Clinical Practicum III
1 Credit(s).
Provides the students with the opportunity to expand on the principles and clinical skills they learned in the classroom and enables students to perform MRI procedures under the direct supervision of a preceptor/mentor. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) requires applicants for the MRI Registry examination to document 125 MRI studies in specific categories within a 24 month time period. Students are provided clinical hours at approved clinical sites to acquire these studies. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Program and permission of the MRI Program Coordinator.
Corequisite(s): RADT 242 .
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Reading |
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RDNG 051 - College Reading I
0 Credit(s). 5 Billable Hours
Provides instruction in vocabulary development, basic reading strategies, literal comprehension skills, and an introduction to critical reading skills. Sessions in a computer reading lab provide extensive practice of skills. Successful participation in and completion of this course requires that student skills be at the secondary level. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): Eligibility to enroll in RDNG 051 is based on reading placement test scores; or
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RDNG 052 - College Reading II
0 Credit(s). 1 to 4 Billable Hours
Develop the skills for understanding and analyzing college-level reading materials. Instruction will be provided in the following areas: improving vocabulary acquisition skills, increasing literal comprehension skills, and developing critical reading skills. Sessions in a reading laboratory provide extensive practice of reading skills. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of RDNG 051 or ; or reading placement scores; or
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RDNG 102 - Vocabulary Development
2 Credit(s).
An independent study that helps students improve their vocabulary skills utilizing a college vocabulary textbook. Students will determine word meanings from the vocabulary of many different content areas with a focus on literacy and academic terms. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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RDNG 103 - Spelling Development
2 Credit(s).
An independent study that helps students improve their spelling by learning how the sounds of words are related to the basic vowel and consonant patterns of English. Diagnostic tests will determine mastery of spelling skills. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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Real Estate |
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RLES 101 - Real Estate Principles and Practices
4 Credit(s).
Describes the real estate industry in general and in particular the role of the real estate salesperson. This course fulfills the requirements of the Maryland Real Estate Commission for Salesperson Applicants. 60 hours. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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RLES 102 - Practices and Principles for Real Estate Brokers
3 Credit(s).
Concentrates on real estate transactions and managerial practices for brokers and associate brokers. Course is useful in preparing the applicant to apply for a real estate broker’s license. 45 hours. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): RLES 101 or Maryland Real Estate Salesperson License, or written permission from program coordinator required
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RLES 126 - Real Estate Finance
3 Credit(s).
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RLES 131 - Property Management
3 Credit(s).
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RLES 136 - R.E. Securities & Syndication
2 Credit(s).
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RLES 146 - Real Estate Investment/Taxation
3 Credit(s).
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RLES 151 - Real Estate Law & Regulations
3 Credit(s).
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RLES 161 - Commercial/Industrial Property
3 Credit(s).
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RLES 203 - Practice/Principal RE Broker II
3 Credit(s).
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Recreation, Parks and Tourism |
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RECR 101 - Leisure in Society
3 Credit(s).
Addresses the major concerns of leisure in American culture; covers leisure and its relationship to issues such as retirement and life planning, diversity and multiculturalism, the world of work, mental and physical health, the family, the economics of the nation, drug and alcohol abuse, and how human beings can create a sensible leisure ethic. This course satisfies 3 credits of the Social Sciences General Education requirements. Note: Also offered as SSCI 101 Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: SSCI 101 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 or
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RECR 106 - Leadership: Theory and Practice
3 Credit(s).
Studies leadership skills and techniques; includes basic planning skills for planning a comprehensive recreation program for any community of people; provides opportunities for practical and laboratory experience. 2 lecture hours and 2 laboratory hours per week. Note: This course requires 20 hours of service learning. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
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RECR 111 - Music and Drama Workshop in Recreation
3 Credit(s).
Surveys all forms of music and drama found in the recreation setting; emphasizes techniques and skills as well as theoretical foundations; stresses leadership; studies a variety of recreational settings. 3 lecture hours and 1 laboratory hour per week. Courses offered less than once a year.
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RECR 116 - Recreational Sports Management
3 Credit(s).
Provides group and individual instruction in the structure and organization of recreational sports in both educational and recreational settings; emphasizes basic skills, scheduling, funding, publicity, liability, purchasing, and officiating. 3 lecture hours and 1 laboratory hour per week.
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RECR 121 - Social Activities
2 Credit(s).
Covers all forms of games, social activities, and special events programming; emphasizes the ability to plan, lead, and evaluate these program areas for any age or interest group; uses laboratory format. 1 lecture hour and 3 laboratory hours per week. Courses offered less than once a year.
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RECR 126 - Recreational Crafts
3 Credit(s).
Provides a practical survey of craft media and activities; enables students to lead and conduct craft projects for different age and interest groups in a variety of recreational settings; emphasizes planning, organizing, and selecting materials and supplies. 3 lecture hours and 1 laboratory hour per week. Courses offered less than once a year.
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RECR 141 - Outdoor Leadership I
3 Credit(s).
Studies the nature and scope of outdoor leadership for those interested in establishing, administering, or teaching outdoor programs; offers intensive instruction in camping and hiking, map reading, wilderness nutrition, basic first aid and safety, outdoor leadership and teaching techniques, emergency procedures and environmental control. Requires one overnight weekend camping trip. 3 lecture hours and 1 laboratory hour per week. Courses offered less than once a year.
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RECR 142 - Outdoor Leadership II
3 Credit(s).
Presents instruction in advanced life saving, canoeing, mountaineering, and climbing safety. Enables students who demonstrate high level teaching and knowledge competencies to receive advanced life saving and canoeing certification by the American Red Cross. Awards a College certificate of competency to those students completing the unit in mountain safety. 3 lecture hours and 1 laboratory hour per week. Note: This course requires 20 hours of service learning. Courses offered less than once a year.
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RECR 146 - Leisure Services for Disabilities
3 Credit(s).
Provides an overview of persons with disabilities; provides strategies for integrating these individuals into the community; includes sensitivity awareness training; studies attitudinal barriers. 2 lecture hours and 2 laboratory hours per week. Note: This course requires service learning hours. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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RECR 151 - Financial Management of Leisure Resources
2 Credit(s).
Surveys the planning and implementation of a resource management document; covers traditional laws, regulations, and procedures governing planning, acquisition, and maintenance of recreation, park, and leisure facilities; the roles of governing/advisory bodies; the use of accounting/reporting systems. 2 lecture hours per week. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): RECR 101 /SSCI 101
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RECR 155 - American Recreational Dance: Ballroom, Country, Folk, and Square
2 Credit(s).
Emphasizes fundamentals of contemporary American dance; provides skills and knowledge in four areas of dance: Ballroom (swing, waltz, Latin dances, fox trot, and American cha cha); Country (line dancing and English Country dancing); Folk dance (such as Appalachian clog dancing and ethnic folk dances) and Square dance (Modern Western). 1 lecture hour and 2 laboratory hours per week. Courses offered less than once a year.
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RECR 156 - Fitness Programs, Concepts, and Facilities
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the ever-changing field of fitness and exercise programs; covers current trends, programs in demand, and the need for knowledgeable coordinators; an overview of facilities; practice in diverse activities; applications in the private, public, and commercial sectors. 3 lecture hours and 1 laboratory hour per week. Courses offered less than once a year.
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RECR 171 - Professional Job Search Skills and Techniques
1 Credit(s).
Covers resume writing, cover letter construction, interviewing, techniques for filling out applications such as the FS171, and job search techniques; discusses requirements and procedure for successfully completing the supervised fieldwork experience (RECR 173-RECR 273). 1 lecture hour per week.
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RECR 204 - Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Tourism
3 Credit(s).
Assesses the viability of small and micro hospitality business ventures; covers the business planning process, the management of small enterprises, feasibility studies, formation of business plans, risk management, record keeping and personnel management and entrepreneurial characteristics. Courses offered less than once a year.
Same As: HRMT 204 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 101 and MNGT 206
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RECR 206 - Program Planning for Leisure Services
3 Credit(s).
Presents an advanced study of leadership and program planning applied to recreation and park program development and supervision; thoroughly reviews the process of recreation program planning on a community-wide basis; discusses practical applications in agency program planning, evaluation, equipment and facility use, program budgeting, and staffing considerations. 3 lecture hours per week. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RECR 101 /SSCI 101
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RECR 207 - Tourism Transportation System
3 Credit(s).
Analyzes the management of land, sea, and air transportation systems that support travel; examines airlines, cruise ships, buses, rail, and travel packages. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring)
Same As: HRMT 207 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): RECR 210 /HRMT 210
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RECR 210 - Travel, Leisure, and the Tourism Industry
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the global travel and tourism industry; covers tourist behavior, tourism’s impact on the community, economic implications, marketing, and trends such as eco-tourism or green tourism. Also discusses the travel business as a whole, including travel modes, accommodations, safety and health while traveling, trip planning, trip packagers or wholesalers, and the necessary qualities of a tour director. Employs computer applications and world geography throughout. 3 lecture hours and 1 laboratory hour per week. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Same As: HRMT 210 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): RECR 101 /SSCI 101 or written permission from program coordinator required
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RECR 211 - Travel Agency Basics
3 Credit(s).
Provides a systematic and comprehensive overview of the travel industry with the focus on travel agencies; covers the pivotal role of the travel agent and the nature of the relationship between agents and supplies and between agents and their client. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RECR 210 /HRMT 210 or written permission from instructor required
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RECR 212 - Marketing of Tourism Destinations
3 Credit(s).
Examines the guidelines for formulating destination-oriented marketing goals and strategies; covers the trend issues and challenges influencing tourism destination marketing and the elements that combine to create an integrated destination marketing system. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
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RECR 213 - Tourism and Serving the International Visitor
3 Credit(s).
Examines the benefits, needs, and expectations of visitors from outside the U.S.A; covers the skills needed to provide services to culturally diverse groups and individuals and the methods utilized for adapting experiences to these persons’ unique needs. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Same As: HRMT 213 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): RECR 210 /HRMT 210 , concurrent enrollment, or written permission from instructor required
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RECR 231 - Professional Foundations of Leisure Services
3 Credit(s).
Presents the history of the recreation, parks, and tourism movement, philosophical foundations, professional issues, and problem-solving methods. Detailed problem-solving techniques are explored. This course is the capstone course for the Recreation, Parks, and Tourism program. The final thesis paper will serve as a measure of curriculum program outcomes. This course requires one field trip to a professional recreation and parks organization. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 052 or and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 ; or
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RECR 236 - Therapeutic Recreation Services
3 Credit(s).
Discusses the recreation experience as a rehabilitative/habilitative agent in the treatment of the ill and disabled in both institutional and community settings; presents an overview of therapeutic recreation services; encourages student involvement in specific program activities. Required in the Therapeutic Recreation option. This course requires service learning hours. 3 lecture hours per week. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or successful completion of RECR 146
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RECR 241 - Leisure and Aging
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the social, emotional, and leisure lifestyles of an aging population; explores the aging experience of people from well seniors with a purpose to the frail elderly; includes the impact of aging on leisure lifestyles, the demographics of aging, memory and aging, programming trends, community resources and the Senior Boom. Discusses program selection, appropriate therapeutic recreation techniques, senior care needs, and housing needs. Includes a one-hour per week lab. 3 lecture hours and 1 laboratory hour per week. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): RECR 101 /SSCI 101 or written permission from program coordinator required
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RECR 243 - Women and Leisure
3 Credit(s).
Offers a social psychological analysis of women and their leisure from a feminist perspective; provides a philosophical framework; covers the historical perspective, theoretical assumptions of feminism, realms of women’s leisure, lifespan perspectives, research, constraints placed on women and their leisure, and the future of leisure participation for women.
Same As:
Prerequisite(s): or and or ; or
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RECR 246 - Introduction to Natural and Historical Interpretation
3 Credit(s).
Introduces concepts of environmental and historical interpretation through a practical approach; covers audio-visual techniques, computer assisted learning, nature trail development, leadership of nature oriented activities, and actual field identification practice. Includes eight off-site field trips. 3 lecture hours per week. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
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RECR 251 - Resource-Based Recreation: Issues and Concepts
3 Credit(s).
Presents an overview of the nature and scope of outdoor resource-based recreation, natural resources, and environmental concerns. Students are introduced to national environmental issues and federal and state legislation dealing with parks and natural resources, to outdoor planning and development concepts, and to camp administration and supervision. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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RECR 252 - Introduction to Commercial Recreation Enterprises
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the field of commercial and private recreation; emphasizes travel and tourism, private enterprises, and techniques of program, facility, personnel, and financial management. 3 lecture hours per week. Courses offered less than once a year.
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RECR 260 - Aquatic Programs Overview
3 Credit(s).
Presents an overview of the programs available in pool, beach, and aquatic services delivery. Students experience the various activities that occur in these venues as they develop skills in organizing and administering program content in these unique facilities. Courses offered less than once a year.
Same As: PEAQ 260 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): Swimming proficiency demonstration required
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RECR 261 - Aquatic Facility Management
3 Credit(s).
Explores the organization and management of indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities. The course presents in-depth information on facility design, mechanical characteristics, facility maintenance, staffing, characteristics of patrons, risk management, emergency action plans, and facility policies and procedures. Practical information in order to minimize risks and increase efficiency in managing an aquatic facility is provided. Courses offered less than once a year.
Same As: PEAQ 261 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): PEAQ 115
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RECR 262 - Public Beach Management
3 Credit(s).
Explores the recreational management of natural-based beach and shore environments. The course presents in-depth information on environmental characteristics and hazards; beach safety and maintenance; staff hiring; training, and certification; characteristics of visitors; risk management; emergency action plans; and administrative policies and procedures. Practical information is provided to minimize risks and increase enjoyment of beaches and shore environments. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): PEAQ 114
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RECR 268 - Professional Job Skills and Field Experience Practicum
3 Credit(s).
Provides students valuable practical experience through work in organized recreation, park, and tourism programs under professional supervision. The course also covers topics such as developing cover letters, resumes, and professional portfolios, completing state and federal applications, and conducting a job search in the recreation, parks and tourism field. Students will become familiar with the professional organizations and certifications and are strongly encouraged to attend a state or national conference.
Prerequisite(s):
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RECR 273 - Directed Field Experience I and II
1 to 6 Credit(s).
Provides students valuable practical experience through work in organized recreation, park, and tourism programs under professional supervision. Includes pre-field work conferences before students are assigned to an agency; provides college supervision through periodic visitation, seminar sessions, and weekly and summary reports. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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Respiratory Care |
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RESP 102 - Basic Respiratory Care
4 Credit(s).
Introduces fundamental principles of respiratory care; covers patient assessment, medical gas therapy, respiratory pharmacology, sterilization, and microbiology. Includes laboratory practice with equipment necessary to develop basic techniques. 4 lecture hours a week, 3 hours laboratory a week. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the program
Lab Fee: $30.00
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RESP 103 - Therapeutics and Pathology
3 Credit(s).
Provides a knowledge base of the pathology of the respiratory system; emphasizes various treatment modalities. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RESP 102 ; RESP 104 taken concurrently
Lab Fee: $60.00
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RESP 104 - Clinical Practicum I
3 Credit(s).
Enables students to learn and perform under close supervision the skills taught in lecture and the laboratory. Emphasizes patient assessment, oxygen delivery systems, and bronchial hygiene techniques. 8 hours of clinical and 3 hours of lab each week. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RESP 102 ;
Corequisite(s): RESP 103
Lab Fee: $30.00
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RESP 200 - Clinical Practicum II
2 Credit(s).
Provides continued practice in the skills necessary to practice respiratory care in the general care setting; provides an introduction to critical care concepts and practice. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RESP 103 and RESP 104
Lab Fee: $30.00
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RESP 201 - Specialized Assessment of Oxygenation and Ventilation
3 Credit(s).
Introduces cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology and the diagnostic procedures necessary in the assessment of oxygenation, ventilation, and cardiac function. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RESP 201, RESP 202 , and RESP 203 must be taken concurrently
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RESP 202 - Principles of Ventilation Management
4 Credit(s).
Provides a theoretical and mechanical basis of the principles and practices of ventilator support; also covers pressure and volume ventilation. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RESP 103 ; RESP 104 , RESP 200 , RESP 201 , and RESP 203 taken concurrently
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RESP 203 - Clinical Practicum III
5 Credit(s).
Introduces the coronary, medical, and surgical intensive care units; provides practice with the equipment necessary to develop advanced technical skills. 15 hours of clinical and 3 hours of lab each week. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RESP 102 , RESP 103 , RESP 104 , and RESP 200 ;
Corequisite(s): RESP 201 and RESP 202
Lab Fee: $30.00
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RESP 204 - Advanced Principles and Practices of Respiratory Care
4 Credit(s).
Introduces respiratory care specialty areas to include: pulmonary function testing, arterial blood gas monitoring equipment, respiratory pathology, and cardiac drugs. 4 lecture hours a week. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RESP 201 , RESP 202 , and RESP 203 ; RESP 205 and RESP 206 must be taken concurrently
Lab Fee: $30.00
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RESP 205 - Respiratory Care Specialists
3 Credit(s).
Explores a variety of topics, to include neonatology, pulmonary rehabilitation, home care, diagnostic techniques, polysomnography, and hyperbaric medicine. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RESP 201 , RESP 202 , and RESP 203 ; RESP 204 and RESP 206 must be taken concurrently
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RESP 206 - Clinical Practicum IV
5 Credit(s).
Provides the student with experience in a variety of advanced clinical settings; covers pulmonary function, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, home care, pediatric, and neonatal care. 15 hours of clinical and 3 hours of lab each week. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RESP 201 , RESP 202 , and RESP 203 ;
Corequisite(s): RESP 204 and RESP 205
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SSCI 101 - Leisure in Society
3 Credit(s).
Addresses the major concerns of leisure in American culture; covers leisure and its relationship to issues such as retirement and life planning, diversity and multiculturalism, the world of work, mental and physical health, the family, the economics of the nation, drug and alcohol abuse, and how human beings can create a sensible leisure ethic. This course satisfies 3 credits of the Social Services General Education requirements. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: RECR 101 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 or
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SSCI 112 - Civic and Community Engagement
3 Credit(s).
Focuses on the value and historical importance of the American democratic tradition of service, civic participation and activism. During the course students are actively involved in community projects and develop reflective skills to assess the community and society’s needs and their role as change agents. Students are required to participate in a minimum of 30 hours of community service. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): or and or ; or
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Sociology |
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SOCL 101 - Introduction to Sociology
3 Credit(s).
Examines how social conditions and cultural values affect peoples’ life chances, problems and predicaments; covers basic concepts such as culture, socialization, social inequality, social power, deviance, social control and institutions. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 (or ESOL 054 ) and ENGL 052 (or ESOL 052 ) or
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SOCL 102 - Social Problems
3 Credit(s).
Examines the social and cultural basis of issues that are defined as social problems in U.S. society. The nature, extent, and likely causes and consequences of social problems are analyzed through sociological theories and research. A variety of problems are studied, including: crime and violence, poverty and economic inequality, race and ethnic relations, substance abuse, and the family. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 or
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SOCL 121 - Marriage and the Family
3 Credit(s).
Applies sociological concepts, theories, research, and cross-cultural perspectives toward understanding the American courtship, marriage, and family. Discusses love, sex, marital adjustment, parenting, family disorganization, changing gender roles, alternate lifestyles, and family variations by social class, ethnic group, and race. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 or
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SOCL 122 - Aging in America
3 Credit(s).
Emphasizes six themes: lifespan development, person/environment interaction, optimal quality of life, cross-cultural factors, how aging is studied, and growing older in a new age of urbanization and technology.
Same As: HUMS 122 . Earn credit one time.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 or
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SOCL 125 - American Society
3 Credit(s).
Addresses the special perspectives and problems most relevant to the rapidly changing nature of American society; explores social inequality: the causes and consequences of social stratification; sociology of law: power and morality; and the changing nature of American values: youth culture, drug cultures, and contemporary lifestyles. Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ; or
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SOCL 141 - Racial and Cultural Minorities
3 Credit(s).
Examines race and ethnic relations in America from a historical and sociological perspective; focuses on the response of the dominant society to minority groups; examines current controversial issues that affect racial and ethnic minorities. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 or
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SOCL 190 - Topics in Sociology
3 Credit(s).
Addresses major social concerns, issues, institutions, and other topics that are central to the discipline of sociology; covers flexible topics of great contemporary concern including such social phenomena as sexuality and society, religion and society, and women and society. Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 ; or and MATH 081
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SOCL 202 - Criminology
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the student to the basic theories, fundamental facts, and problems associated with the science of criminology; focuses on providing a systematic basis for the study of criminals and criminal behavior as related to the criminal justice system. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: CRJU 202 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 052 and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 or ESOL 052 or
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SOCL 223 - Juvenile Delinquency
3 Credit(s).
Studies the causes, volume and trends in delinquent behavior by children; examines the efforts of social control agencies to predict, prevent, treat, and control juvenile delinquency with emphasis on the organization and procedures used to implement social policies to reduce the incidence of delinquent act. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: EDTR 223 and CRJU 223 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 052 and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ESOL 052 or
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SOCL 230 - The Holocaust and Global Racism
3 Credit(s).
Examines anti-Semitism and the eugenics movement as the historical precursors to the Nazi regime in Germany; focuses on the nature and consequences of the racist ideology of the Nazi regime on its treatment of Jews, Gypsies, the handicapped, homosexuals and other minorities with comparisons to policies of racism and genocide on the global level. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ; or
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Communication Studies |
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CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the study of communication; develops an understanding of and applied theoretical principles of verbal and non-verbal interaction. The course covers a variety of communication patterns, including intrapersonal, interpersonal, cross-cultural, group, and the development of public speaking skills. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 052 or and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 ; or
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CMNS 113 - Research in Communication
3 Credit(s).
Focuses on the source selection and information gathering process in the scholarly investigation of communication. The course emphasizes the critical assessment of the relevance, reliability and credibility of each source used. Courses offered less than once a year.
Same As:
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and CMNS 101 .
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CMNS 131 - Oral Interpretation
3 Credit(s).
Studies the ideas and works of established authors and the oral presentation of these works for specific occasions and audiences. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): CMNS 101
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CMNS 132 - Applied Oral Interpretation
1 Credit(s).
Gives individual instruction in oral interpretation, voice development and diction improvement, and advanced public speaking; provides work on individual goals to enhance students’ ability to communicate more effectively using their bodies and voices. Courses offered less than once a year.
Same As: THTR 132 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ; or
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CMNS 133 - Voice and Diction
3 Credit(s).
Explores the fundamentals of voice production; examines the nature of sound, projection, pronunciation, enunciation, and phonetics (consonant and vowel articulation) in relation to standard American speech; emphasizes analysis of the individual student’s voice and diction in a self-improving format. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Same As: THTR 133 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 051 or ESOL 044 and ENGL 051 or ESOL 042 ; or
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CMNS 149 - Television and Radio Announcing
3 Credit(s).
Explores the study of and involves practice in the techniques, duties, and tasks of the radio and television announcer; emphasis is placed on acquiring skills in analysis of copy, interpretation, and communication in a variety of speaking roles in front of the microphone and the camera. NOTE: Courses offered less than once a year.
Same As: MCOM 149 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s):
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CMNS 150 - Movies: History and Art
3 Credit(s).
Examines the history of motion pictures from their origin as a late 19th century curiosity to their present status as powerful form of mass communication reflecting the impact of many art forms within humanities. This course covers the development of film techniques, the evolution of popular movie genres such as the western, horror, the science fiction/fantasy, and animated features. The course explores film’s unique capacity to record and reshape history, and its power to reflect and form public attitudes and social values. Included are screenings of important films from the Hollywood studio system and diverse films representing international film production NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: and . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s):
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CMNS 191 - Special Topics: Communication
1 Credit(s).
Provides students an opportunity to explore important topics in the Communications field which are not addressed in other CMNS courses.
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CMNS 192 - Special Topics: Communication
2 Credit(s).
Provides students an opportunity to explore important topics in the Communications field which are not addressed in other CMNS courses.
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CMNS 193 - Special Topics: Communication
3 Credit(s).
Provides students an opportunity to explore important topics in the Communications field which are not addressed in other CMNS courses.
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CMNS 194 - Special Topics: Communication
4 Credit(s).
Provides students an opportunity to explore important topics in the Communications field which are not addressed in other CMNS courses.
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CMNS 203 - Advanced Public Speaking
3 Credit(s).
Develops competence in fine tuning skills to design, deliver, and assess the effectiveness of students’ and others’ public communication. Emphasis will be on audience analysis, ethical considerations, information organization, professional delivery skills, and research methods in a variety of public communication settings. Students will refine in the analysis of public communication. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and CMNS 101 .
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CMNS 205 - Business and Professional Communication
3 Credit(s).
Provides theory about and practice in approaches to organizational and workplace communication, including formal group meeting planning and execution, leadership styles and influences, conflict resolution strategies, and critical listening. Students will demonstrate skills in presentational speaking, briefing, and report techniques. The emphasis in this course is on oral communication analysis and performance. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): CMNS 101 .
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CMNS 250 - Interpersonal Communication
3 Credit(s).
Develops competence in applying theories of interpersonal communication (communication between individuals) in a variety of contexts such as personal relationships, workplace interactions, and electronic communication. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions..
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and CMNS 101 .
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CMNS 251 - Small Group Communication
3 Credit(s).
Develops competence in applying theories of small communication in a variety of contexts, such as family, workplace, and social settings. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): and
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CMNS 252 - Intercultural Communication
3 Credit(s).
Explores theories and develops skills in cross-cultural settings, examining how cultures filter information and communication messages in a variety of contexts. Students will develop competence through analysis and application of theories and reinforcement of verbal and nonverbal skills for effective intercultural communication. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and CMNS 101 .
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