Catalog 2018-19 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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This inventory contains both credit and Continuing Education courses. Credit courses have a 4-letter course prefix, while Continuing Education courses have a 3-letter course prefix.
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Interpreter Preparation |
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INTR 111 - Visual Gestural Communication
2 Credit(s).
Explores the non-language aspects of communication which forms an integral base for communicating in ASL; provides a sequenced series of activities designed to help the student develop skills in the vital elements of expressive communication (facial expression, body language, pantomime, and gestures), and receptive communication (face reading, body reading, and eye training). Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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INTR 116 - Introduction to Interpreting
3 Credit(s).
Provides an introduction to the art and profession of interpreting for Deaf and hearing persons and is designed for those students who already have some knowledge or training in sign language. Topics include professional requirements, knowledge of environmental conditions,theories of interpretation and guidelines for interpreting in specialized situations. Students learn through classroom lectures and discussions, role-playing, videos, on-site observations and interviews with professional interpreters. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): and ESOL 054 or or ACLT 053
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INTR 118 - Self-Care for Interpreters
1 Credit(s).
Prepares students with knowledge and resources to engage in appropriate self-care as professional interpreters. Students learn the importance of maintaining both psychological and physiological health, the warning signs of trauma, self-advocacy while on assignment and how to engage in healthy practices. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): INTR 116
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INTR 119 - Ethical Decisions in Interpreting
1 Credit(s).
Guides students through a critical analysis of ethics and ethical decision making in the field of sign language interpreting through a social justice framework. Ethical dilemmas are analyzed in a variety of specialized settings and through various stakeholder perspectives. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): INTR 116
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INTR 121 - Deaf Issues: Past and Present
3 Credit(s).
Explores the contemporary lifestyles of Deaf and hard of hearing persons and how the issues of culture, education, linguistics and the ramifications of current legislation, advocacy issues and current technology impact and shape the lives of individuals in the Deaf community. Note: This course is a globally intensive course that promotes intercultural competency and global awareness. Successful completion of this course contributes toward the 15 credits of globally intensive curriculum needed to earn the certificate of Global Distinction. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): and ESOL 054 or or ACLT 053
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INTR 203 - American Sign Language III
3 Credit(s).
Provides further development of receptive and expressive skills, vocabulary building, grammatical structures, and conversational skills. Note: This course is a globally intensive course that promotes intercultural competency and global awareness. Successful completion of this course contributes toward the 15 credits of globally intensive curriculum needed to earn the certificate of Global Distinction. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): INTR 102 with a minimum grade of “C” or departmental screening into ASL III
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INTR 204 - American Sign Language IV
3 Credit(s).
Provides a continuation of instruction in the grammatical features of ASL, vocabulary development, and conversational skills, as well as more extensive exposure to the Deaf community. Note: This course is a globally intensive course that promotes intercultural competency and global awareness. Successful completion of this course contributes toward the 15 credits of globally intensive curriculum needed to earn the certificate of Global Distinction. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): INTR 203 with a minimum grade of “C” or departmental screening into ASL IV
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INTR 206 - American Sign Language V
3 Credit(s).
Develops language skills with more complex types of interactive, monologic, and narrative discourse in ASL; covers functional appropriateness, naturalness, and fluency including non-manual grammatical signals will be stressed as students increase their sign language vocabulary base for a variety of interpreting situations. Note: This course is a globally intensive course that promotes intercultural competency and global awareness. Successful completion of this course contributes toward the 15 credits of globally intensive curriculum needed to earn the certificate of Global Distinction. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): INTR 204 with a minimum grade of “B” or departmental screening into ASL V
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INTR 211 - Linguistics of American Sign Language
3 Credit(s).
Provides an introductory study of the phonological, morphological, syntactic, and semantic features of ASL; introduces sociolinguistics (including language attitudes) and knowledge of historical changes and variations in ASL. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): INTR 111 , INTR 116 , INTR 121 , INTR 204 (with a minimum grade of “B”) and INTR 213 and completion of the ASLPI (with a minimum score of 2.0). In addition to the listed prerequisites, students must also schedule an advisement appointment with the program coordinator.
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INTR 213 - Fingerspelling and Number Use in ASL
3 Credit(s).
Provides instruction in appropriate methods for learning fingerspelling and in receptive and expressive skills development; focuses on appropriate use of numbers in American Sign Language, including cardinal and ordinal systems, incorporating systems, and other independent classes of signs. Throughout the course, students will monitor their skills using self, peer, and instructor evaluation and feedback. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): INTR 203 with a minimum grade of “C” or departmental screening into ASL IV.
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INTR 214 - Advanced Conversational ASL
3 Credit(s).
Provides students with instruction in advanced grammatical features of American Sign Language (ASL). Students examine and practice basic syntactic rules for ASL and explore how the structure of ASL may be altered in different registers. Students work to increase both receptive and expressive skills while expanding their vocabulary and linguistic knowledge of ASL. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): INTR 204
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INTR 216 - Pre-Interpreting Skills
3 Credit(s).
Introduces students to and provides practice in techniques of rephrasing and restructuring meaning in both American Sign Language (ASL) and English. Through intralingual exercises students focus on meaning and on restructuring utterances in forms that are most suitable for ASL or English as a target language. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ASLS 206 with a “B” or better or permission of the program coordinator
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INTR 220 - Consecutive Interpreting
4 Credit(s).
Focuses on the development of consecutive interpreting skills with rehearsed and spontaneous texts. Students interpret between American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English with time allotted between delivery of the source language message and the interpretation. Students continue to develop skills in source and target language text analysis. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ASLS 211 or equivalent, INTR 116 , American Sign Language Proficiency Interview score 2 or higher and permission of the program coordinator
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INTR 224 - Simultaneous Interpreting
4 Credit(s).
Introduces students to simultaneous interpreting between American Sign Language (ASL) and English with minimal time provided between delivery of source language text into target language text. Skills are developed using both rehearsed and spontaneous texts. Students work on prediction strategies, message comprehension, composition and demeanor. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring)
Prerequisite(s): INTR 220 with a “B” or higher
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INTR 228 - Interactive Interpreting
4 Credit(s).
Provides practice in the development of dialogic interpreting skills using rehearsed and spontaneous discourse in American Sign Language (ASL) and English. Students examine interpreting techniques for a variety of situations such as video relay calls, case histories, social events, informal meetings and interviews. Students develop strategies for facilitating communication while preserving the natural flow of conversation. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring)
Prerequisite(s): INTR 220 with a grade of “B” or higher
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INTR 230 - Transliterating
4 Credit(s).
Focuses on the development of transliterating skills in simultaneous monologic and dialogic texts. Students translate between English and American Sign Language (ASL) in rehearsed and spontaneous texts. Students develop skills in assignment preparation as well as application and analysis of transliterating principles. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring)
Prerequisite(s): INTR 211 and INTR 216
Corequisite(s): INTR 220
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INTR 231 - Survey of Specialized Interpreting
4 Credit(s).
Covers the specialized skills, techniques and considerations required to interpret between American Sign Language (ASL) and English in various settings. Physical, ethical, practical, and cultural aspects of each setting are covered. Students obtain hands on practice of interpreting in a variety of settings both in the classroom and off campus. Students continue to develop interpreting and transliterating skills and professionalism in preparation for the transition to work. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring)
Prerequisite(s): INTR 220 , INTR 224 with a grade of “B” or higher, and INTR 228
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INTR 241 - Practicum in Interpreting
4 Credit(s).
Provides interpreting students with 120 hours of field experience through guided and supervised practice. A variety of settings and situations are experienced in which the student is given increasing responsibility as an interpreter. Students practice record keeping, invoicing and interviewing skills in preparation to transition to the workforce. Class meetings provide opportunities for discussion, debriefing and planning practicum placements. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Corequisite(s): INTR 231 , 3.0 GPA in major coursework and American Sign Language Proficiency Interview score of a 2+ and permission of the program coordinator.
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LGST 101 - Introduction to Law
3 Credit(s).
Provides a fundamental understanding of the American legal system from a variety of perspectives, both civil and criminal. Students develop an appreciation of essential historical information concerning the development of the American legal system and the working structure of our government. Students gain an understanding of procedural issues in the courts, specific concepts of law, e.g., contract law, property law, etc., the distinctive characteristics of criminal law and procedure, and finally, the roles of various legal professionals and the effect of legal ethics on the practice of law. Students intending on pursuing advanced legal courses develop a solid foundation in the American legal system. Introduction to Law also provides a functional appreciation for students of other disciplines with regard to the impact of the legal system on their lives and their chosen disciplines. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 054 and ESOL 052 or or ACLT 053
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LGST 103 - Legal Research & Writing I
3 Credit(s).
Enables students to identify legal issues and generate a research strategy to solve them. Students locate and use primary and secondary legal sources, perform computerized and library research, and validate legal sources. Students apply research findings to hypothetical fact situations to reach legal conclusions. Student also learn legal citation methods for primary and secondary authority. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 054 and ESOL 052 or ACLT 052 or ACLT 053
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LGST 104 - Law Office Practices/Legal Ethics
4 Credit(s).
Presents the role of the paralegal in the American legal system. Students explore law office organization and management. Presents computerized timekeeping and file management systems. Teaches ethical codes applicable to lawyers and paralegals. Note: Was PALG 104 and PLAW 104, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 054 and ESOL 052 or or ACLT 053
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LGST 108 - Real Estate Law
3 Credit(s).
Explores laws on possession, purchase, sale, and lease of real estate. Examines estates in land, easements, and property financing. Presents litigation and landlord/tenant issues. Students research and draft operative documents, such as deeds. Note: Was PLAW 108 and PALG 108, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 054 and ESOL 052 or ACLT 052 or ACLT 053
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LGST 126 - Vehicle Laws and Accident Investigation
3 Credit(s).
Introduces Maryland and Federal vehicle laws. Discusses offenses, citation/arrest, and accident investigation. Students utilize the Maryland Automated Accident Reporting System. Teaches procedures and coding for the accident reporting system. Note: Was PLAW 126 and PLAW 126 earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Same As: earn credit for one only.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 054 and ESOL 052 or or ACLT 053
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LGST 128 - Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
3 Credit(s).
Examines civil rights and civil liberties within the framework of the U.S. Constitution and U.S. Supreme Court decisions. It covers the significant rights provided by the Bill of Rights as interpreted by the courts and the impact of the 14th Amendment on equal protection claims. Additionally, administrative, criminal and civil remedies for civil rights violations are discussed. Note: Was PLAG 128 and PLAW 128, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.
Same As:
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 052 and ESOL 054 or or ACLT 053
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LGST 193 - Special Topics in Legal Studies
3 Credit(s).
Allows students to independently pursue a legal topic mutually agreed upon by the student and the designated instructor. Requires a completion of a Special Course Proposal form before registering; open to all student in the Paralegal Studies curriculum.
Prerequisite(s): LGST 103
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LGST 201 - Civil Litigation - Practice and Procedure
3 Credit(s).
Explores the process of litigation and role of the paralegal. Prepares students to assist lawyers at pre-trial, trial and appeal. Provides students with skills for investigation and managing cases. Teaches discovery techniques and interviewing skills. Students draft relevant civil litigation documents. Note: Was PLAW 201 and PLAG 201, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions
Prerequisite(s): LGST 103 or PLAW 103 or LAW 103 or PALG 103
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LGST 202 - Criminal Law and Procedure
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the purposes and goals of criminal law. This course presents both substantive and procedural criminal law. Students analyze the elements and defenses of basic crimes. Prepares students to assist lawyers with all stages of a criminal case. Students draft operative documents for a criminal law matter. Note: Was PLAW 202 and PALG 202, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring)
Prerequisite(s): LGST 103 or PLAW 103 or LAW 103 or PALG 103
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LGST 203 - Estates and Trusts
3 Credit(s).
Explores the laws of estates, probate, and trusts. Reviews property ownership and the transfer of property at death. Students analyze tax issues in estate planning and administration. Students draft operative documents, such as wills and trusts. Students learn the process to probate an estate in Maryland. Note: Was PALG 203 and PLAW 203, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 054 and ESOL 052 or ACLT 052 or ACLT 053
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LGST 205 - Administrative Law
3 Credit(s).
Presents the functions of administrative agencies. Topics include due process and the Administrative Procedure Act. Teaches investigation, rulemaking and adjudication of claims. Students use administrative regulations and draft relevant documents. Note: Was PLAW 205 and PALG 205, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 054 and ESOL 052 or ACLT 052 or ACLT 053
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LGST 206 - Family Law
3 Credit(s).
Introduces students to Maryland’s domestic relations laws. Topics covered include marriage, divorce, support, and custody. Teaches investigation and interview techniques in family law cases. Discusses laws related to adoption, paternity, and domestic violence. Students draft operative documents for family law cases. Note: Was PLAW 206 and PALG 206, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring)
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 054 and ESOL 052 or ACLT 052 or ACLT 053
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LGST 207 - Torts
3 Credit(s).
Introduces students to American civil law. Topic areas include negligence, intentional torts, and strict liability. Discusses defenses to tort claims and damages available. Students review court procedure in a civil trial. Teaches interviewing and investigation techniques for civil cases. Students draft operative tort law documents. Note: Was PLAW 207 and PALG 207, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): LGST 103 or PLAW 103 or LAW 103 or PALG 103
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LGST 208 - Worker’s Compensation
3 Credit(s).
Introduces students to the statutory and practical workings of Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission through course readings and case briefings. Note: Was PALG 208 and PLAW 208, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 054 and ESOL 052 or ACLT 052 or ACLT 053
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LGST 209 - Employment Law
3 Credit(s).
Examines the fundamental rights and obligations of employers and employees. Students will analyze the employer-employee relationship, including laws that impact the employment relationship and a variety of federal and state statutes that regulate the employment relationship. Note: Was PLAW 109 and PALG 109 and LBST 109, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring)
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 052 and ESOL 054 or ACLT 052 or ACLT 053
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LGST 217 - Business Organization and Contracts
3 Credit(s).
Introduces legal concepts of business and contract law. Topics include contracts, UCC, agency, and business organizations. Students review and analyze transactional documents. Students draft operative business documents. Note: Was PLAW 217 and PALG 217, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): LGST 103 or PLAW 103 or LAW 103 or PALG 103
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LGST 225 - Bankruptcy & Debt Collection
3 Credit(s).
Introduces debt collection and consumer bankruptcy. Topics include: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. Teaches bankruptcy issues from creditor and debtor perspectives. Students learn debt collection methods and reducing debts to judgment. It is recommended students to take LGST 217 before taking this course. Note: Was PLAW 225 and PALG 225, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 054 and ESOL 052 or ACLT 052 or ACLT 053
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LGST 230 - Legal Research and Writing II
3 Credit(s).
Presents advanced legal research skills. Develops critical thinking and analytical skills. Students write complex legal documents. Teaches relevant communication skills. This course builds upon the skills introduced in LGST 103 . Note: Was PLAW 230 and PALG 230, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): LGST 103 or PLAW 103 or LAW 103 or PALG 103
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LGST 273 - Internship-Legal Studies
3 Credit(s).
Provides academic credit for knowledge and skills learned on the job. This course requires a 135 work hour commitment from the student. Students and Internship Coordinator develop learning objectives. Teaches job interview building skills. Students develop work-place skills and employment goals. Note: Was PALG 173 and PALG 273 and PLAW 173, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): CSIT 101 , LGST 104 , LGST 201 , LGST 230 , and a minimum QPA of 2.5
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MNGT 101 - Introduction to Business and Industry
3 Credit(s).
Examines the functions in business and develops a framework for the further study of business; serves as an interdisciplinary course drawing from such areas as marketing, product strategy, finance, and business ethics. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): and or or ACLT 053
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MNGT 104 - Introduction to E-Business
3 Credit(s).
Explores what an e-business is and how it is managed. E-Business is an interdisciplinary topic encompassing both business and technology. Basic business aspects and applications throughout the business world include commercial business, government, education, and health services. The major characteristics, opportunities, and limitations of this form of business are explored. Students study various issues and risks that exist in the rapidly changing world of e- business. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): and or
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MNGT 105 - Principles of Management
3 Credit(s).
Examines the basic managerial processes and activities; relates findings in the behavioral sciences to the various levels of management and aids the student in understanding theory and practice of management. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): and or or ACLT 053
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MNGT 110 - Principles of Supervision
3 Credit(s).
Explores modern concepts and skills necessary for the first level of management. Supervisory theories will be applied to workplace situations for problem solving and discussion. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 052 and ESOL 054 or ACLT 052 or ACLT 053
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MNGT 115 - Seminar in Supervisory Problems
3 Credit(s).
Analysis and solving of specific types of technical and human problems encountered primarily by the first line supervisor; case problem approach is utilized. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
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MNGT 140 - Business Law I
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the legal principles involved in the conduct of businesses. Topics covered include an overview of the source of law, alternative dispute resolution, torts, contracts, criminal law, sales, agency, intellectual property and ethics. The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is applied where appropriate. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): and or or ACLT 053
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MNGT 141 - Business Law II
3 Credit(s).
Provides an in-depth review of the principles of business law as they specifically apply to the area of tax and accounting. Topics covered include real and personal property, estates and trusts, secured transactions, negotiable instruments, business entities, debtor-creditor law, government regulations, and legal and ethical duties of accountants. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): MNGT 140
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MNGT 148 - Global Commercial Transportation
3 Credit(s).
Examines the mode of world-wide commercial transportation and compares their operating costs, initial investment, timeliness and relationship to the commercial goods being transported. Particular attention will be paid to the various physical and political implications on trade routes and the benefits and limitations that they impose. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: TDML 148
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 052 and ESOL 054 or ACLT 052 or ACLT 053
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MNGT 150 - Principles of Marketing
3 Credit(s).
Examines the managerial approach to the basic problems and practices in marketing; provides an analysis of marketing methods and techniques, channels of distribution, pricing, product lines and promotion. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): MNGT 101
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MNGT 158 - Salesmanship
3 Credit(s).
Examines selling techniques and strategies used to influence purchases; offers practice for students in preparing/presenting sales talks. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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MNGT 159 - Managing Customer Relations and Service
3 Credit(s).
Prepares students to interact effectively with customers and to manage those who provide customer service; studies understanding customer behavior, implementing business policy, and maintaining good will. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): MNGT 101 or written permission from instructor required
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MNGT 201 - Human Resources Management
3 Credit(s).
Covers contemporary behavioral theory relating to the management of people at work; examines basic processes that are involved in the procurement, development, and maintenance of human resources including analysis of key internal and external factors, legislation, and global influence affecting management of employees. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): MNGT 101
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MNGT 203 - Labor Management Relations
3 Credit(s).
Studies labor-management problems and their impact on the economy; explores union history and government, collective bargaining, economics of the labor market and the impact of governmental regulations on labor- management relations, including analysis of key legislation. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): MNGT 101 or written permission from instructor required
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MNGT 204 - Early Childhood Management
3 Credit(s).
Examines the operation and administration of an effective child care program in terms of management, health, and safety issues. Topics include needs assessment, site selection, environmental design, personnel, community resources, record keeping, business procedures, regulations, budgets, marketing and legal issues. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: EDTR 204 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): EDTR 121
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MNGT 206 - Entrepreneurship
3 Credit(s).
Examines the management of a small business; analyzes the managerial functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling as applied to small businesses. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 102 and MNGT 105
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MNGT 211 - Compensation Administration
3 Credit(s).
Studies the five major areas of wage and salary administration; examines job evaluation, employee evaluation, job standardization and work measurement, incentive, wages, and managerial compensation. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): MNGT 101 or written permission from instructor required
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MNGT 212 - Office Administrative Procedures
3 Credit(s).
Studies the techniques, routines, procedures, and administration of the office; examines the secretarial profession, transmittal services, travel and conference arranging, human resources, and the administrative supervisory role. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): CSIT 101
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MNGT 216 - Capstone in Business Management & Entrepreneurship
3 Credit(s).
Develops skills students need to build a viable business. The course examines case studies, business scenarios and realistic challenges requiring application of established business and financial theories and concepts. Students apply management skills in a consultative, controlled environment while working with new or established entrepreneurial ventures. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 101 , MNGT 105 , MNGT 140 , MNGT 150 ; or consent of program coordinator
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MNGT 220 - Operations Management
3 Credit(s).
Examines tools and practices for designing, planning, controlling, and improving manufacturing and service organizations. The use of operations strategy to gain competitive advantage is emphasized. Topics include facility location and layout design, forecasting, queuing models, inventory management, enterprise resource planning, production systems, and quality assurance. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year
Prerequisite(s): MATH 153 , MNGT 105 , MNGT 150
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MNGT 228 - Strategic Management
3 Credit(s).
Explores current strategic management theories and applications. This capstone course examines the concept of competitive advantage that sets organizations apart by integrating strategy, theory, and practice. Course work blends theory with application by analyzing the current situation; developing appropriate strategies and implementing, evaluating and changing those strategies as needed. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 , CMNS 101 , MNGT 105 , MNGT 150 , ECON 201 and ACCT 102
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MNGT 239 - Business Communications
3 Credit(s).
Covers three aspects of effective business communications: the written, the oral, and the visual. Students analyze business situations which require an array of responses; they identify the purpose and audience of each response; and then they design, draft, revise, and deliver this response to its audience. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions
Same As: ENGL 239 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 with a grade of “C” or better
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MNGT 241 - Labor and Employment Law
3 Credit(s).
Examines labor and employment legislation and its impact including its historical origins and future prospects; examines labor legislation, employment legislation, current workplace issues such as drug and alcohol testing, sexual harassment, smoking restrictions, and dealing with AIDS afflicted employees. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): Six semester hours in courses with MNGT prefixes or written permission from instructor required
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MNGT 251 - Financial Planning and Investment Strategies
3 Credit(s).
Examines the concepts, strategies and tools used in saving , borrowing, and investing to facilitate good credit, prudent budgeting, and effective money management. The impact of the time value of money and various tax regulations on investment decisions are emphasized. The importance of planning in advance for retirement is reinforced through the examination of various insurance products along with wills, trusts, and estates. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: ACCT 251
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 052 and ESOL 054 or ACLT 052 or ACLT 053 ; and MATH 082
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MNGT 257 - Financial Management
3 Credit(s).
Examines the concepts, strategies, and tools used in making financial and business decisions. Primary concepts include the valuation of various financial instruments, firm valuation, application of debt and equity financing, bonds, stocks, raising capital, short and long term financing, and capital budgeting. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: ACCT 257
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 102 and MATH 082
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MNGT 265 - Business Ethics
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the ethics of business operation in a changing pluralistic environment with changing social values and demands; covers corporate accountability, employee rights, multinationals, and the role of ethics in a free economic system. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: PHIL 265 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): and or or ACLT 053 ; and and or written permission from instructor required.
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MNGT 271 - Internship
1 Credit(s).
Involves the application of measurable learning objectives and evaluation of (non-paid) practical field experience. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum cumulative QPA of 2.0 and written approval of the program Coordinator and the Business Division Academic Dean. 60 Hours - one credit, 120 Hours - two credits, 180 Hours - three credits. Credits awarded on the basis of total hours worked and the attainment of the learning objective.
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MNGT 272 - Internship
2 Credit(s).
Involves the application of measurable learning objectives and evaluation of (non-paid) practical field experience. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum cumulative QPA of 2.0 and written approval of the program Coordinator and the Business Division Academic Dean. 60 Hours - one credit, 120 Hours - two credits, 180 Hours - three credits. Credits awarded on the basis of total hours worked and the attainment of the learning objective.
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MNGT 273 - Internship
3 Credit(s).
Involves the application of measurable learning objectives and evaluation of (non-paid) practical field experience. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum cumulative QPA of 2.0 and written approval of the program Coordinator and the Business Division Academic Dean. 60 Hours - one credit, 120 Hours - two credits, 180 Hours - three credits. Credits awarded on the basis of total hours worked and the attainment of the learning objective.
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MCOM 111 - Introduction to Mass Media
3 Credit(s).
Explores how the media reflect and inspire cultural,political, and ethical norms with emphasis on various storytelling techniques based on audience and method of delivery. Examines the development of media from the earliest cave drawings to today’s new media and the reliance of society on those modes of communication. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 052 and ESOL 054 or or ACLT 053
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MCOM 112 - Introduction to Applied Advertising, Public Relations, and Marketing
3 Credit(s).
Focuses on analyzing and creating the types of promotional messages organizations produce to achieve their advertising, public relations, and marketing goals; emphasizes critical analysis of message design and content used to achieve marketing objectives. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 052 and ESOL 054 or or ACLT 053
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MCOM 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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MCOM 114 - Film Appreciation: An Introduction to Film Studies
3 Credit(s).
Examines the art, technology, theories, methods and language of film from around the world. Students learn to analyze film and film techniques in terms of montage, mise-en-scene, cinematic space and time, the image, soundtrack, script, history, culture and political climate. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and ESOL 044 or ACLT 052
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MCOM 121 - Publication Copywriting and Design
3 Credit(s).
Explores the writing of copy and effective design for newsletters, brochures, fliers, advertisements, and business reports; emphasis is placed on factors affecting readability, the use of copy as an element of design, copy fitting, and copy formatting for print and electronic publications. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 052 and ESOL 054 or or ACLT 053
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MCOM 130 - Electronic Media Programming
3 Credit(s).
Covers the fundamental programming strategies for conveying information, ideas, and values to target audiences. Emphasizes roles of management, advertisers, regulatory agencies, program producers, and media consumers; focuses on the development and distribution of television and radio program formats and series. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 052 and ESOL 054 or or ACLT 053
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MCOM 131 - Stagecraft
3 Credit(s).
Gives practical study of basic technical production; emphasizes scenic construction and lighting techniques; includes scenic design, construction, rigging, painting, and the operation of lighting equipment; consists of lecture as well as shop hours; requires participation as technical crew and in Departmental productions. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Same As: THTR 131 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
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MCOM 135 - Acting for the Camera
3 Credit(s).
Introduces students to the performance demands and technical aspects of acting in front of the camera for film, video, television, and other media. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: THTR 135 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 054 and ESOL 052 or or ACLT 053
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MCOM 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. Courses offered less than once a year.
Same As: CMNS 149 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): CMNS 101
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MCOM 150 - Movies: History and Art
3 Credit(s).
Examines the history of film from its origin to the present. The course covers the development of film techniques, the evolution of various film genres, and international cinema. Students explore film’s unique capacity to record and reshape history and its power to reflect and form public attitudes and social values. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: CMNS 150 and HIST 150 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 052 and ESOL 054 or ACLT 052 or ACLT 053
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MCOM 151 - Introduction to Journalism
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the skills, principles, and ethics of reporting. Students learn different styles of journalistic writing (feature, editorial, and news) as well as researching and interview skills. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: ENGL 151 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 with a grade of “C” or higher.
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MCOM 152 - Newspaper and Online Journalism
3 Credit(s).
Develops advanced reporting techniques such as topic generation, interviewing, and article composition. Students will develop articles for CCBC’s student newspaper, The CCBC Connection. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: ENGL 152 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 151 or MCOM 151
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MCOM 231 - Screenwriting
3 Credit(s).
Presents screenings of important films and television programs illustrating the script writer’s craft. Focuses on screenplays’ unique format, analyzing scripts, and the writing and re-writing of students’ work. May include studio production of some scenes. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Same As: ENGL 231 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 111 or ENGL 101
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MCOM 271 - Internship in Communications
1 Credit(s).
Provides practical experience in a work environment for the advanced student (in Journalism, Speech, Mass and Corporate Communications). Includes work experiences in business, industry, educational institutions, social services organizations, or other agencies involved in the appropriate communications activity. Requires supervision by an appropriate advisor during the internship, establishment of learning objectives, and a journal documenting the completion of the learning objectives.
Prerequisite(s): Six credits in the major area and written permission from program coordinator required
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MCOM 272 - Internship in Communications
2 Credit(s).
Provides practical experience in a work environment for the advanced student (in Journalism, Speech, Mass and Corporate Communications). Includes work experiences in business, industry, educational institutions, social services organizations, or other agencies involved in the appropriate communications activity. Requires supervision by an appropriate advisor during the internship, establishment of learning objectives, and a journal documenting the completion of the learning objectives.
Prerequisite(s): Six credits in the major area and written permission from program coordinator required
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MCOM 273 - Internship in Communications
3 Credit(s).
Provides practical experience in a work environment for the advanced student (in Journalism, Speech, Mass and Corporate Communications). Includes work experiences in business, industry, educational institutions, social services organizations, or other agencies involved in the appropriate communications activity. Requires supervision by an appropriate advisor during the internship, establishment of learning objectives, and a journal documenting the completion of the learning objectives.
Prerequisite(s): Six credits in the major area and written permission from program coordinator required
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MASS 101 - Introduction to Massage
2 Credit(s).
Provides an overview of massage therapy, including history, benefits, an introduction to musculoskeletal anatomy and hands-on training. This course covers basic massage techniques including fundamental massage strokes, and chair massage. Safety and infection control are emphasized. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 052 and or or ACLT 053
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MASS 110 - Musculoskeletal System: Structure and Function
3 Credit(s).
Provides an in-depth exploration of musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology. Foundational concepts of kinesiology are emphasized. Applications to massage therapy, bones and bony landmarks, muscle structure and function, muscle attachments, muscle actions and palpation skills are covered. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 054 or or ACLT 053 ; and MASS 101 with grade of “C” or better. BIOL 109 with grade of “C” or better or written permission from program director required. Taken concurrently with MASS 210
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MASS 210 - Level I – Massage
5 Credit(s).
Explores the fundamental theories and physiological effects of massage, professionalism, ethics, law, documentation, hygiene and infection control, safety, beginning assessment and treatment planning. Bodywork lab provides training in relaxation massage and includes Swedish techniques, hydrotherapy concepts and spa techniques. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 054 or or ACLT 053 ; and MASS 101 with grade of “C” or better. BIOL 109 with grade of “C” or better or written permission from program director required. Taken concurrently with MASS 110
Lab Fee: $200.00
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MASS 212 - Kinesiology for Massage Therapy
3 Credit(s).
Teaches a variety of methods for observing and analyzing movement, compensation patterns and postural distortions in massage therapists and clients. The focus is on the interaction of functional muscle groups with the joints of the body for optimal ease of movement, prevention of dysfunction and interventions to restore balance. It explores body mechanics, body awareness and self-care for the massage therapists through intellectual and experiential exercises. Concepts of Somatic Therapies and Energetic Body are discussed and demonstrated. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): with a grade of “C” or better or permission of the Program Director
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MASS 220 - Level II – Massage
5 Credit(s).
Teaches deep tissue massage therapy techniques and builds on relaxation massage techniques learned in Level I. Students are taught to analyze posture and functional muscle movement and integrate these techniques to facilitate therapeutic change in the body. Bodywork lab allows for practice of techniques. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): MASS 110 and MASS 210 with grade of “C” or better.
Lab Fee: $200.00
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MASS 221 - Massage Modalities
2 Credit(s).
Introduces key massage and bodywork modalities and explores the history and principles of these techniques. This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of popular modalities to enhance their palpation and treatment skills and to lay the foundation for further education in specialized areas of study after they obtain licensure to practice massage therapy. A supervised laboratory practice of selected techniques is included. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): MASS 101 with a grade of “C” or better.
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MASS 222 - Pathology for Massage Therapists
3 Credit(s).
Defines concepts in pathology and provides information on a variety of the most common pathologies for each body system. Massage implications for clients with pathologies, pharmacology and working with other health care professionals are among the topics explored. A clinical reasoning model is used by analyzing assessment data and developing safe and effective treatment plans for massage clients and medical conditions. Simulation lab practice is used to prepare students for participation in clinical rotations in future coursework. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): MASS 110 , MASS 210 , ALHL 115 and BIOL 160 or BIOL 109 with a grade of “C” or better.
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MASS 223 - Massage Therapy Research
2 Credit(s).
Explores concepts in clinical massage therapy research relating to evidence-based practice. This course provides the foundation of knowledge to explore online databases and critically evaluate peer-reviewed publications and current massage therapy research. Practical applications of massage therapy research are explored within the framework of a case study report. Explorations of pursuing opportunities in massage therapy research are also discussed. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): MASS 220 , MASS 222 and MASS 231 with a grade of “C” or better.
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MASS 225 - Advanced Client Assessment
2 Credit(s).
Explores advanced client assessment techniques to determine appropriate therapeutic massage treatment. Anatomy, physiology and kinesiology are reviewed as they apply to bodywork assessment. Functions of musculoskeletal system are studied in greater detail. Visual observation, palpation, listening, postural & locomotive assessment skills are developed through lab activities. Identification and assessment of musculoskeletal disorders are explored as they relate to developing a treatment plan. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 054 or or ACLT 053 ; and MASS 220 and MASS 222 with a grade of “C” or better or permission of Program Director
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MASS 230 - Level III Massage
5 Credit(s).
Provides advanced training for students in fascial anatomy and myofascial techniques, theories and approaches to bodywork. Stretching techniques that enhance myofascial effectiveness are also explored. Myofascial protocols are demonstrated and practiced in class and supervised. A deeper sensitivity and connection within the therapeutic relationship is explored. A practical integration of Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial and various modalities is developed. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): MASS 220 and MASS 222 with a grade of “C” or better.
Lab Fee: $200.00
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MASS 231 - Level 1 Student Clinic
1 Credit(s).
Provides the opportunity for students to apply theory and lab practice in a professional practice through working as a student practitioner in the on-campus massage therapy clinic. This course is the first of three clinical based courses. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): MASS 110 , MASS 210 and ALHL 115 with a grade of “C” or better.
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MASS 232 - Level 2 Student Clinic
1 Credit(s).
Provides further opportunity for students to apply theory and lab practice in a professional practice through working as a student practitioner in the on-campus massage therapy clinic. Additional assessment tools are required with client work and detailed documentation for this level of practicum and application. This course is the second of three clinical based courses in the Program. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): MASS 220 , MASS 222 and MASS 231 with a grade of “C” or better.
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MASS 233 - Level 3 Student Clinic and Medical Massage
1 Credit(s).
Expands the abilities of students by applying theory and lab practice in professional practice settings through working as a student practitioner in the on-campus massage therapy clinic and medical massage settings off campus. Additional assessment tools, detailed and multiple forms of documentation, electronic documentation, and interdisciplinary activities are utilized and required with client/patient work for this level of practicum and application. This course is the third of three clinical based courses in the Program. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): MASS 212 , MASS 221 , MASS 222 and MASS 232 with a grade of “C” or better.
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MASS 240 - Professional Concepts in Massage Therapy
2 Credit(s).
Explores business principles and techniques necessary for students to start their own massage practice. This course covers the ethical standards that govern scope of practice as massage professionals. Students review all relevant material that governs their practice of massage in a variety of settings. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): MASS 220 and MASS 222 with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisite(s): MASS 272
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MASS 272 - Internship - Massage Therapy Project
2 Credit(s).
Allows students to customize their learning experiences to prepare for transition into the massage therapy profession. Students are able to select from a variety of options to experience such as internship hours in a franchise and/or spa setting, sports massage application in the athletic environment, medical based massage in either an outpatient or hospital setting, and the on-campus student clinic. The goal of the course is to help students gain valuable experience in determining a pathway to employment in the field of massage therapy as they prepare to graduate. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): MASS 230 and MASS 232 with a grade of “C” or better.
Corequisite(s): MASS 240
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MATH 082 - Introductory Algebra
0 Credit(s). 1 to 3 Billable Hours
Major topics include first degree equations and inequalities, linear equations, systems of equations, polynomials, factoring, and descriptive statistics. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 081 or a satisfactory score on the math placement test
Corequisite(s): ESOL 044 or ACLT 052
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MATH 083 - Intermediate Algebra
0 Credit(s). 1 to 3 Billable Hours
Covers rational expressions and equations, radicals, quadratic equations, complex numbers, functions and relations, and exponential and logarithmic functions. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 082 or a satisfactory score on the math placement test
Corequisite(s): ESOL 044 or ACLT 052
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MATH 125 - Finite Mathematics and Modeling
3 Credit(s).
Explores applications of mathematics to business, management, science, health and social sciences. The course covers linear functions, linear systems, matrices probability, linear programming, mathematical models, simple and compound interest, annuities, amortization, descriptive statistics and other selected topics. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 082 or sufficient math placement score; and ESOL 054 and or or ACLT 053
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