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Respiratory Care |
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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. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RESP 201, RESP 202 , and RESP 203 must be taken concurrently
Lab Fee: $30.00
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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. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RESP 103 ; RESP 104 , RESP 200 , RESP 201 , and RESP 203 taken concurrently
Lab Fee: $30.00
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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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Social Sciences |
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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. NOTE: 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): ESOL 054 or or ACLT 053
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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. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): and or or ACLT 053
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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. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 054 and ESOL 052 or or ACLT 053
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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. 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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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. 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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SOCL 122 - Aging in a Global Society
3 Credit(s).
Emphasizes six themes: psychosocial stages of development through the lifespan, 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. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: HUSC 122
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 052 and ESOL 054 or or ACLT 053
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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. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 054 and or or ACLT 053
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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. 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): ESOL 054 and ESOL 052 or or ACLT 053
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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. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 054 and ESOL 052 or or ACLT 053 ; 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. NOTE: 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): ESOL 054 or ESOL 052 or or ACLT 053
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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. NOTE: 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): ESOL 054 and ESOL 052 or or ACLT 053
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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. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 054 and or or ACLT 053
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Student Development |
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SDEV 101 - Achieving Academic Success
3 Credit(s).
Focuses on skills, attitudes and behaviors that affect student success. Includes learning styles, study skills, time management, communication and career exploration.
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SDEV 103 - Career/Life Planning
3 Credit(s).
Develops an understanding of the career decision making process leading to lifetime career management. Topics include interests, values, skills, job market trends and job search strategies.
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SDEV 104 - Maximize Career Success with Social Media & Internet Resources
1 Credit(s).
Examines impact of social media on job search/advancement; includes best practice for locating job vacancies; improves likelihood of gaining interviews by building a pos. web presence; online job apps/resumes; Facebook/Linkedln for success; online markets for skills, services, products. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and ESOL 044 or
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Sustainable Horticulture |
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HORT 105 - Pesticide Use and Safety
2 Credit(s).
Prepares the Horticulture student for the examination given by the MD State Department of Agriculture for pesticide application certification/licensure; covers principles of pest control, pesticides, laws and regulations, pesticide labeling, pesticides and human health, pesticides and the environment, personal protective equipment, handling pesticides, pesticide emergencies and pesticide alternatives. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 or ESOL 044 or ; and MATH 081
Lab Fee: $15.00
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HORT 106 - Plant Propagation and Production
3 Credit(s).
Studies the principles and practices in the propagation of plants; covers facilities, equipment, and supplies used in propagation. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 044 or
Lab Fee: $25.00
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HORT 107 - Basic Landscape Graphics
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the basic principles of landscape graphic design; covers line weight and lettering techniques, graphic symbols, color rendering techniques, one and two point perspectives, techniques of landscape sketching. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 044 and ESOL 042 or
Lab Fee: $30.00
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HORT 110 - Woody Ornamentals I
3 Credit(s).
Studies the more common trees, shrubs, and vines used for landscaping purposes; emphasizes the proper identification, use, and care of woody plants. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 044 or
Lab Fee: $25.00
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HORT 111 - Herbaceous Garden Plants: Summer
2 Credit(s).
Provides for the study of herbaceous perennials, biennials, and geophytes that are cultivated in gardens and landscape for their summer interest, with emphasis on their identification, environmental requirements, aesthetic character, and landscape design uses. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 044 or
Lab Fee: $25.00
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HORT 115 - Soils and Fertilizers
3 Credit(s).
Explores soils and fertilizers from a management point of view; emphasis is placed on intensive horticultural practices, practical application of soil/media testing and analysis, soil structure, porosity, pH and its relationship to good cultural practices, nutrient content, and soil/media management will be explored. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and ESOL 044 or ; and MATH 081
Lab Fee: $25.00
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HORT 117 - Integrated Pest Management
3 Credit(s).
Explores the common insects, diseases, and weeds that might infest interior ornamentals, nursery and landscape ornamentals, turf, and greenhouse plant materials; prepares the horticulture student for the pesticide applicator licensure examination given by Maryland State Department of Agriculture. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and ESOL 044 or or ACLT 053 ; and MATH 081
Lab Fee: $25.00
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HORT 123 - Turf Management
3 Credit(s).
Studies the identification of the warm and cold season turf grass species used in residential, commercial, and golf course installation; special emphasis will be placed on installation, establishment, environmental factors, and cultural practices. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and ESOL 044 or ; and MATH 081
Lab Fee: $25.00
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HORT 124 - Greenhouse Management
3 Credit(s).
Examines greenhouse structures and facilities; covers greenhouse crop production techniques and procedures. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and ESOL 044 or ; and MATH 081
Lab Fee: $25.00
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HORT 125 - Horticulture Business Management
3 Credit(s).
Studies the business practice associated with the horticulture industry; covers governmental and legal regulations, business plan development, accounting and record keeping, business communication, labor relations and horticultural career opportunities. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and ESOL 044 or ; and MATH 081
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HORT 126 - Green Roof, Green Wall Technology
3 Credit(s).
Examines the concept of green roof and green wall technologies. The origins, rationale for their use, and their construction are presented. The benefits of their use to both the structure and the environment are examined and evaluated. Their costs, steps in construction, and plant species are studied.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and ESOL 044 or
Lab Fee: $25.00
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HORT 127 - Introduction to Sustainable Horticulture
3 Credit(s).
Working from a definition of sustainability, “land practices that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”, principles and practices of horticulture are presented. Sustainable practices, emerging technologies, and their applications are examined. 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.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and ESOL 044 or
Lab Fee: $15.00
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HORT 130 - Residential Forestry
3 Credit(s).
Involves the selection, planting, care, and on-going management of trees in established urban and suburban environments. Understanding the benefits and contributions of trees in their planted environments, as well as their specific site requirements are developed. Also covered is the identification of major tree species, both native and introduced.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and ESOL 044 or
Lab Fee: $25.00
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HORT 134 - Landscape Installation, Construction and Maintenance
3 Credit(s).
Studies all aspects of landscape installation and maintenance of plantscapes; learns to identify and use the proper tools, materials, and techniques in the construction of various landscape structures. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and ESOL 044 or ; and MATH 081
Lab Fee: $25.00
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HORT 181 - Cooperative Education I: Horticulture
1 Credit(s).
Provides the student with academic credit for knowledge and skill outcomes derived from a planned work experience in the student’s chosen career field; provides entry-level career-related experience and workplace competencies that employers value when hiring new employees. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): 12 credits in HORT and permission of Program Director, 2.5 GPA
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HORT 182 - Cooperative Education I
2 Credit(s).
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HORT 201 - Computerized Landscape Design
3 Credit(s).
Apply landscape design skills in developing computer generated images and designs via using software. Develop presentations, photo-imaged designs, and 3-D plans for landscape plans. Basics of selected landscape design program are used to generate designs. Background in design is required to take full advantage of the program.
Prerequisite(s): HORT 230 or consent of Program Coordinator.
Lab Fee: $35.00
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HORT 210 - Woody Ornamentals II
3 Credit(s).
Continues the study of woody ornamentals; emphasizes deciduous trees, shrubs, and ground cover. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): HORT 110
Lab Fee: $25.00
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HORT 211 - Plant Classification and Identification
2 Credit(s).
Explores the techniques for identifying plants in the field using simple instruments such as the hand lens and dissecting microscope; emphasis will be placed on vascular plants, but other types will be discussed and studied in the classroom, laboratory, and field. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): HORT 110 or permission from instructor
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HORT 216 - Herbaceous Garden Plants: Spring
2 Credit(s).
Provides for the study of herbaceous perennials, annuals, biennials, and geophytes that are cultivated in gardens and landscapes for spring interest, with emphasis on identification, environment requirements, aesthetic character, and landscape design uses. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 044 or
Lab Fee: $10.00
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HORT 228 - Sustainable Landscape Planning
3 Credit(s).
Explores new innovations and ideas in landscape development plans for the Midatlantic Region. Plant alliances, their applications to self-sustaining, stable landscape plant communities are examined and designed. Native plants, plantings for wildlife, and use of rain gardens are incorporated into residential design.
Prerequisite(s): HORT 230 or permission of Program Director.
Lab Fee: $10.00
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HORT 230 - Landscape Design
3 Credit(s).
Studies the principles and practices of landscape design; special emphasis will be placed on the proper and effective use of plant and landscape materials in developing areas. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): HORT 107
Lab Fee: $10.00
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HORT 233 - Landscape Design Studio
2 Credit(s).
Provides individual critiques on various landscape designs; expands on landscape design principles taught in Landscape Graphics (HORT 107 ) and Landscape Design (HORT 230 ). Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): HORT 230
Lab Fee: $10.00
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Survey Technology |
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SURV 101 - Surveying Instruments
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the instruments of surveying and their use in the art of determining the relative positions of points and lines on the earth’s surface. Covers procedures for keeping proper field notes; causes of errors and mistakes in measurements; methods of determining accurate linear measurements; and procedures for determining distances and elevations by direct and indirect methods. Examines proper use of the transit, theodolite, compass, electronic total station, engineer’s level, auto compensating level, alidade, scientific calculator, and global positioning systems. Recommended to be taken concurrently with SURV 111 . 2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. Note: Credit by exam available. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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SURV 111 - Surveying Computations
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the students to the mathematical procedures involved in the study of construction, land, and engineering surveys. Covers use of scientific calculators; mathematical computations required to reduce field data and measurements to adjusted data; the reduction of distance, direction, and elevations to provide the positions of points on the earth’s surface; traverse computations; and curve stakeout computations. 2 lecture hours and 2 laboratory hours per week. Note: Credit by exam available NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring)
Corequisite(s): SURV 101 or permission of the program coordinator.
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SURV 116 - Survey Law I
3 Credit(s).
Introduces students to the concepts of property law; describes the application of Maryland Property Law; covers mapping, land surveying and the problems of positioning of land boundaries. Includes an overview of property; titles and deeds; boundaries and boundary surveys; researching deeds; easements; right of ways; trespass laws; and the duties, rights, and liabilities of the professional land surveyor. 3 lecture hours per week; no laboratory required. Note: Credit by exam available. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): SURV 111 (conc)
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SURV 121 - Topographical Mapping
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the principles of topographical mapping. Includes field sketching, plotting, traverses, and stadia notes to develop topographic and planimetric maps; plotting cross sections and profiles; the use of the planimeter; the development of grading plans; Maryland Standards on Mapping and Photogrammetry; and an introduction to map projections. Also teaches how to gather and analyze field data through the use of the Global Positioning System (GPS). 2 lecture hours; 2 laboratory hours required. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): SURV 101 (conc) or written permission from program coordinator required
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SURV 195 - Special Topic
5 Credit(s).
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SURV 217 - Survey Law II
3 Credit(s).
Continues Land Surveying Law I. Uses a lecture format to explore facts relating to the application of Maryland Property Law; coverage includes the Order of Conflicting Title Elements, Maryland’s Annotated Code, writing legal descriptions, boundary survey plat, riparian rights, using a law Library, adverse possessions, record keeping, Maryland standards, how to be an “Expert Witness,” professional ethics, and zoning regulations. 3 credits; 3 lecture hours per week. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): SURV 116 or written permission from department coordinator required
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SURV 226 - Minor Engineering I - Zoning, Subdivision, and Road Design
3 Credit(s).
Introduces principles of land development. Includes boundary determination; zoning regulations; subdivision regulations; records research; development policies; producing topography; site design; road design; and presenting results. 3 lecture hours per week; no laboratory required. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring)
Prerequisite(s): SURV 101 or permission of the program coordinator.
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SURV 236 - Minor Engineering II - Sediment Control and Hydrology
3 Credit(s).
Presents principles and requirements behind sediment control and hydrology. Covers basic hydraulic theory, including properties, kinematics and dynamics of liquid flow in open channel pipes; rainfall; runoff; erosion and erosion control methods; sediment basins; and detention basins. 3 lecture hours per week; no laboratory required. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring)
Prerequisite(s): SURV 101 or permission of the program coordinator.
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SURV 241 - Minor Engineering III - Storm Drain Design
3 Credit(s).
Continues SURV 236 . Introduces the principles and requirements of storm drain design in preparation for the Maryland State Surveyors Licensing Examination. Covers basic hydraulic theory; the design of storm drain systems to handle rainfall, runoff, erosion and erosion controls; ditches, culverts, sediment, and detention basins. 2 lecture hours per week; 2 hours per week of laboratory required. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): SURV 236 , equivalent experience, or written permission from program coordinator required
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SURV 243 - Minor Engineering IV - Storm Water Management
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the principles, specifications, and requirements for the design of structures used to control storm waters in the State of Maryland. Using the State of Maryland Storm Water Management Manual, the student will design structures, compute stresses and water flow, and determine specifications for existing structures. 3 credits: 2 lecture hours and 2 laboratory hours per week. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): SURV 241 or written permission from program coordinator required
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Teacher Education |
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EDTR 101 - Foundations of Education
3 Credit(s).
Surveys of the historical, philosophical, sociological, and psychological aspects of the educative process. Issues to be examined include governance and financing of schools, legal challenges in education, and multicultural perspectives of education. Students are introduced to the goals and practices of schools through a number of experiences. 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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EDTR 104 - PRAXIS I: Preparation for Mathematics
1 Credit(s).
Prepares teacher education candidates and provisional teachers for successful passage of the mathematics portion of the PRAXIS I series. Concepts and skills measured by the test are reviewed. Test format and question types are analyzed. Test-taking strategies are developed. PRAXIS I is required for entry into most Maryland four-year teacher education programs and for the Maryland State Department of Education to review student transcripts. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and or
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EDTR 105 - PRAXIS I: Preparation for Reading and Writing
1 Credit(s).
Prepares teacher education candidates and provisional teachers for successful passage of the reading/writing portion of the PRAXIS I series. Concepts and skills measured by the test are reviewed. Test format and question types are analyzed. Test-taking strategies are developed. PRAXIS I is required for entry into most Maryland four-year teacher education programs and for the Maryland State Department of Education to review student transcripts. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and ESOL 044 or
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EDTR 107 - Introduction to Special Education
3 Credit(s).
Presents applications of modern psychological research and principles pertaining to the education of special needs populations. The course includes historical foundations of special education, gifted and talented, mental retardation, as well as sensorimotor, learning, and behavioral challenges and the implications these conditions have for educational programming. Cultural perspectives, uses of appropriate educational and environmental modifications, as well as federal and state regulations for special needs populations are discussed. The course is designed primarily for pre-service teachers or others interested in the educational process. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 or EDTR 215 /PSYC 215
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EDTR 115 - Children’s Literature
3 Credit(s).
Provides a survey of children’s literature from its beginning to the present day highlighting the cultural and historical influences and showing the evolution of the particular art form that melds story and picture. Provides a comprehensive study of the genres-picture books, poetry, fiction, folklore, etc. for children at the Primary level (preschool and early childhood) through the Advanced level (upper elementary grades) with emphasis on selecting high quality and appropriate literature for children. Various presentation methods are explored with emphasis on child involvement. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: ENGL 115 . Credit earned for one only.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 with a C or better or permission of the instructor.
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EDTR 120 - Child Growth and Development
3 Credit(s).
Prepares students to evaluate the language, cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development of young children, birth to 12 years. Instruction focuses on theories of child development , developmental milestones, developmentally appropriate practice and observation. This course is designed for students who are responsible for the education of young children in early childhood and elementary education settings. 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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EDTR 121 - Curriculum and Materials in Early Childhood Education
3 Credit(s).
Provides a comprehensive survey of developmentally appropriate methodology, materials, and environment for young children with particular emphasis on the 2-5 year age group. This course incorporates guided and independent field experiences in early childhood settings across the curriculum areas. The course addresses differentiation of instruction in order to meet the needs of diverse populations including students with special needs. The course fulfills the second half of the 90-hour child care certificate issued by the State of Maryland for Senior Staff in licensed child care centers. The first half, EDTR 120 , must be successfully completed prior to enrollment in EDTR 121. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): EDTR 120 and MATH 081
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EDTR 122 - Infant and Toddler Child Care
3 Credit(s).
Is the study of best practices designed to meet the needs of infant and toddlers in a child care environment. This course investigates methods of adult/child interaction and programs that contribute to the health, growth and development of the infant/toddler. It will satisfy the requirement for 45 hours of Infant/Toddler Development for the State of Maryland for those working in child care centers licensed for infants and toddlers. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): EDTR 120
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EDTR 123 - School-Age Child Care
3 Credit(s).
Introduces approaches in program organization, planning, and implementation of programs in before/after-school settings. Emphasis is placed on age appropriate curriculum and program planning, materials, and methods. This course satisfies the requirement for 45 hours of School-Age Child Care required by the State of Maryland for those working in child care centers and/or after-school programs. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): EDTR 120
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EDTR 124 - Nutrition, Health, and Safety in Early Childhood Education
3 Credit(s).
Introduces students to the fields of nutrition, safety, and first aid as they apply to young children. Childhood diseases and symptoms are investigated. The course introduces students to those guidelines established by the relevant governing agencies which they will be expected to follow when in the field. Early care and education centers are examined for health practices, safety precautions, first aid, balanced menus, and food sanitation. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): EDTR 120
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EDTR 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. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Same As: MNGT 204 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): EDTR 121
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EDTR 212 - Contemporary Issues in Education: The American Perspective Honors
3 Credit(s).
Requires students to synthesize the historical context of the American education system with the trends & issues affecting today’s society. Students are presented with the materials & skills required to analyze the educational history that drives current issues & development in reform measures. Through intensive investigation of primary & secondary sources, field-based observations, interviews with current educational leaders, and Socratic seminars, students develop critical comprehension of the problematic matter of ensuring American students have effective public, private, and post-secondary educational systems. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring)
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and EDTR 101 with a grade of “B” or better or permission of the Program Coordinator or the Coordinator’s designee
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EDTR 214 - Parent, Teacher and Community Relations
3 Credit(s).
Analyzes issues and relationships surrounding the interactions of parents, teachers, and the community. Students learn to apply the parent-teacher-child triad approach to daily interactions. Students learn to value differences as they explore issues of diversity. 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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EDTR 215 - Educational Psychology
3 Credit(s).
Presents applications of modern psychological research and principles to educational theory and practice. Course topics include: aspects of human development, theories of learning and instruction, creating positive learning environments, teaching for learning, assessment and grading, learner differences, motivation, and the impact of culture and community. The course is designed primarily for pre-service teachers or others interested in the educational process. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: PSYC 215 . Credit earned for one only.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101
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EDTR 221 - Management and Guidance of Children’s Behavior
3 Credit(s).
Designed for students who are responsible for the care of young children from birth to age 12. This course focuses on the underlying causes of behavior and the philosophies and methodologies for effective guidance. The course also will address individual development, environmental factors, problem solving, and stress issues. The course will utilize practical experiences to assist students in developing personal strategies for constructing positive learning environments. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): EDTR 121
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EDTR 222 - Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior
3 Credit(s).
Explains what observation is and how it relates to theories of child development. It helps the student gain necessary skills in observing and recording the development of children from birth through age eight by providing supervised field experiences utilizing various observation techniques, such as time sampling, anecdotal reporting, etc. The course is designed for prospective staff in early childhood programs, including early childhood education, infant-toddler programs, and school-age child care programs. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): EDTR 121
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EDTR 223 - Juvenile Delinquency
3 Credit(s).
Studies the causes and volume of and trends in delinquent behavior by children. The efforts of social control agencies to predict, prevent, treat and control juvenile delinquency are examined. Emphasis is placed on the organization and procedures used by the juvenile justice system to implement social policies to reduce the incidence of delinquent acts. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: CRJU 223 and SOCL 223 . Credit earned for one only.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 054 and ESOL 052 or or ACLT 053
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EDTR 240 - Assessment for Elementary Teachers
3 Credit(s).
Introduces students to the principles and practices of performance-based assessment. Students will explore the study of objective measurements and evaluations in education, preparing the student for the selection, administration, interpretation, and effective classroom use of standardized and informal tests and test results. Emphasis is placed on adequate diagnosis as the necessary basis for skillful educational guidance. Note: This course is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for individuals seeking certification or recertification in elementary education. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and or
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EDTR 241 - Methods of Teaching for Elementary Teachers
3 Credit(s).
Introduces students to the methods, curriculum patterns, and trends in elementary education. The competencies required of teachers in elementary schools are employed in order to develop effective lesson plans. The course addresses differentiation of instruction in order to meet the needs of diverse populations, including students with special needs. Emphasis is placed on following the INTASC (Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium) standards. Students participate in a 15-hour guided observation in an elementary school. Note: This course is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for individuals seeking certification or recertification in elementary education. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and ESOL 044 or
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EDTR 242 - Processes and Acquisition of Reading
3 Credit(s).
Enables students to develop an understanding of the language and cognitive precursors to reading acquisition. Students will demonstrate knowledge of word recognition and the reading acquisition process. They will demonstrate an understanding of the role of experiential background, prior knowledge, motivation, and personal significance to developing readers. This course is designed for pre-service and current teachers. Note: This course is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for individuals seeking certification or recertification in elementary education. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101
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EDTR 243 - Instruction of Reading
3 Credit(s).
Focuses on the teaching of reading to pre-kindergarten through elementary school students. Students will use a variety of developmentally appropriate word recognition and comprehension strategies and will learn how to implement a balanced literacy program that fosters interest, motivation, and positive attitudes and perceptions about all aspects of literacy. Students will also learn about and use appropriate early identification and intervention strategies. Note: This course is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for individuals seeking certification or recertification in elementary education. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and ESOL 044 or
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EDTR 244 - Materials Used in Reading
3 Credit(s).
Presents a variety of materials to be used for the purposes of reading. Participants learn how to use materials to support long-term motivation for reading, how to select and evaluate materials, and how to use the expertise of members of the community and parents to help fulfill the goals of the reading program. Note: This course is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for individuals seeking certification or recertification in elementary education. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and ESOL 044 or
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EDTR 245 - Assessment for Reading Instruction
3 Credit(s).
Explores a variety of assessment instruments and their appropriate uses and purposes in reading instruction. Students will learn to make educational decisions based upon data provided by local and/or state assessments. Students will learn to communicate assessment results to parents/guardians and school personnel using clear, concrete language. Note: This course is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for individuals seeking certification or recertification in elementary education. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and ESOL 044 or
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EDTR 250 - Assessment for Secondary Teachers
3 Credit(s).
Focuses on the development of performance assessment tools appropriate for immediate classroom use. Tools to be used include performance tasks, work products, portfolios, integrated projects, observation checklists, demonstrations, and learning logs/process journals. The class will explore the critical connections among curriculum, instruction, and assessment if a performance-based philosophy is to be adopted. Note: This course is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for individuals seeking certification or recertification in secondary education. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and or
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EDTR 251 - Methods of Teaching for Secondary Teachers
3 Credit(s).
Introduces students to the methods, curriculum patterns, and trends in secondary school teaching and learning. Students learn to plan and design instruction consistent with competencies required of effective teachers in middle and high schools. The course addresses differentiation of instruction in order to meet the needs of diverse populations, including students with special needs. Emphasis is placed on following INTASC (Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium) standards. Students participate in a 15-hour guided observation in a middle or high school. Note: This course is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for individuals seeking certification or recertification in secondary education. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and ESOL 044 or
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EDTR 252 - Teaching Reading in the Content Area, Part I
3 Credit(s).
Designed for secondary level teacher candidates and educators in all content areas. The course will present current theory about various types of reading and cognitive strategies. Participants will review and demonstrate a variety of reading techniques applicable to secondary classrooms. Note: This course is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for individuals seeking certification or recertification in secondary education. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and ESOL 044 or
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EDTR 253 - Teaching Reading in the Content Area, Part II
3 Credit(s).
Designed for secondary teachers in all content areas and expands on Teaching Reading in the Content Area, Part I. The focus of this course is on reading strategies used in content-area instruction. The emphasis is on student acquisition of content-area reading. Participants implement and evaluate a coherent literacy plan. Participants also implement reading and writing strategies which promote student mastery of subject content. Note: This course is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for individuals seeking certification or recertification in a secondary content area. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and ESOL 044 or
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EDTR 260 - Characteristics of Children with Behavioral and Learning Disabilities
3 Credit(s).
Studies the psychological, medical, sociological and educational characteristics of children with behavioral and learning problems. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): EDTR 107 or PSYC 107
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EDTR 261 - Evaluation of the Exceptional Child
3 Credit(s).
Examines the process of assessing the various disabilities as set forth in special education legislation. This course provides an overview of the basic statistics and properties of testing measures, formal and informal methods of assessment, and the interpretation of those assessment measures. The following areas of functioning are explored: intelligence, perception, behavior, language, academic, physical, and social-emotional. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): EDTR 107 or PSYC 107
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EDTR 262 - Educational Planning for the Exceptional Child
3 Credit(s).
Builds upon what was learned in EDTR 261 as students interpret evaluations for the purpose of developing an Individualized Educational Program (IEP) for children with the disabilities set forth in special education legislation. Once an IEP has been developed, the students learn various methods for the implementation of that plan. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): EDTR 261
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EDTR 264 - Classroom Management/Teaching Techniques for the Exceptional Child
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the student to instructional management problems of the various types of facilities for the exceptional child. Students examine teaching techniques for use with children with various handicapping conditions. This course is accepted by the Maryland State Department of Education as one of the required courses for people seeking certification in the area of Special Education, specific to the age/grade level of Early Childhood (grades K-3) or Elementary Education (grades 1-8). Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): EDTR 107 or PSYC 107 and EDTR 121 (For Early Childhood Education) or EDTR 241 (For Elementary Education)
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EDTR 265 - Pre-Vocational and Vocational Methods
3 Credit(s).
Examines the curriculum and methodology of instruction in the area of prevocational/vocational services for students with disabilities. Included within this exploration are the transitional services for students leaving school and entering adult living arrangements as well as the legislation that guides the field of special education. This course is accepted by the Maryland State Department of Education as one of the required courses for people seeking certification in the area of Special Education specific to the age/grade level of Secondary/Adult Education (grades 6- 12). Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): EDTR 107 or PSYC 107 and EDTR 251
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EDTR 271 - Field-Based Experience
1 Credit(s).
Provides students with a supervised field-based experience in an approved child care or other educational setting where students spend 15 hours during the semester. Students produce and present a professional portfolio. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): Signature of Director or Campus Coordinator
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EDTR 273 - Field-Based Experience
3 Credit(s).
Provides students with a supervised field-based experience in an approved child care setting or other educational setting where students spend 45 hours during the semester. Students produce and present a professional portfolio. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): Signature of Director or Campus Coordinator
Lab Fee: $125.00
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THTR 101 - Introduction to the Theatre
3 Credit(s).
Explores the theatrical experience through the study of theatre and its audience, theatre and its makers, and the theatre of other times and places; examines theatre’s relationship to and impact on our culture. Requires attendance at and critical evaluation of plays. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 054 and or or ACLT 053
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THTR 109 - Play Production I
1 Credit(s).
This is the first course in a two course series that provides practical training in acting, costuming, make-up, lighting, scenic construction, and house or stage management; requires crew work or acting in a specific performing arts production. Students elect or are assigned a project and work as crew or cast member under the direction of a Theatre faculty member. Students cast in a major acting role may register for the course but should confer with their stage director to assure eligibility. Note: Theatre majors will take THTR 109 and THTR 110 to satisfy their AA Degree requirements. AFA students will repeat THTR 109 once and THTR 110 once to satisfy the four credits required for graduation. Written permission is required from the faculty member before student registration.
Corequisite(s): ESOL 042 and ESOL 044 or ACLT 052
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THTR 110 - Play Production II
1 Credit(s).
This is the second course in a two course series that provides more in-depth practical training in acting, costuming, make-up, lighting, scenic construction, and house or stage management; requires crew work or acting in a specific Performing Arts production. Students elect or are assigned a task and work as crew or cast member under the direction of a Theatre faculty member. Students who are cast in a major acting role may register for the course but should confer with their stage director to assure eligibility. Note: Theatre majors will take THTR 109 and THTR 110 to satisfy their AA Degree requirements. AFA students will repeat THTR 109 once and THTR 110 once to satisfy the four credits required for graduation. Written permission is required from the faculty member before student registration. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Corequisite(s): ESOL 042 and ESOL 044 or ACLT 052
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THTR 111 - Acting I
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the basic skill of acting based on the actor’s inner and outer resources; concentrates on the characterization development explored in Stanislavski’s Method of Physical Action; introduces theory and technique of creating a role and scoring a role; explores both solo work and scene study, lab work, acting etudes, and performance. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Corequisite(s): ESOL 052 and ESOL 054 or ACLT 053
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THTR 112 - Acting II
3 Credit(s).
Continues THTR 111 , moving the elements of acting toward specific ideas of performance; explores character biography, scoring a role, beat, obstacles, and stakes; uses increasingly complex texts and entire plays; leads students toward a more profound development and assimilation of a role and a continuity of organic actions. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): THTR 111 or written permission from instructor required
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THTR 116 - Creative Movement & Contemporary Dance
2 Credit(s).
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THTR 121 - Dance Movement for Theatre I
1 Credit(s).
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THTR 122 - Dance Movement for Theatre I
2 Credit(s).
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THTR 123 - Dance Movement for Theatre I
3 Credit(s).
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THTR 124 - Dance Movement for Theatre II
1 Credit(s).
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