Catalog 2017-18 [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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Legal Studies |
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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): LGST 103 or PLAW 103 or LAW 103 or PALG 103
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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): LGST 103 , or PLAW 103 or LAW 103 or PALG 103
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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 less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): LGST 103 or PLAW 103 or LAW 103 or PALG 103
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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): LGST 103 or PALG 103 or PLAW 103 or LAW 103
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LGST 209 - Employment Law
3 Credit(s).
Builds on the student’s knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act and introduces a wide variety of other workplace laws, including both federal and state statutes. Students learn the importance of political action as a method for improving workplace laws and judge the impact of new technology upon the workplace legal system. Note: Was PLAW 109 and PALG 109 and LBST 109, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): or PALG 103 or PLAW 103 and LAW 103
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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): LGST 103 or PLAW 103 or LAW 103 or PALG 103
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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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MAN 909 - Communication Skills and Interpersonal Interaction
.6 CEUs, 0 Credit(s).
Explore the concept of personality type and its applications in improving the effectiveness of interpersonal interactions in the workplace.
Note: Non-Credit Course
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MGT 232 - Managing Multiple Priorities
.6 CEUs, 0 Credit(s).
Develop skillful approaches to managing the many different priorities encountered in the workplace.
Note: Non-Credit Course
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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 once a year (fall or spring).
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 once a year (fall or spring).
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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Mass Communication |
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MCOM 111 - Introduction to Mass Media
3 Credit(s).
Evaluates the impact of historical and emerging media as aesthetic art forms in the Humanities. The course 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. The course examines the development of media from the earliest cave drawings to today’s new media and the reliance of society on the 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).
Provides the opportunity for students who wish to enter media production in some aspect to discern and develop the ability to perform in the unique milieu of acting before the camera; involves an examination of these elements within the technical and performance demands of television and film production. 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 motion pictures from their origin as a late 19th century curiosity to their present status as a powerful form of mass communication reflecting the impact of many art forms within the Humanities. The course covers the development of film techniques, the evolution of popular movie genres such as the western, horror, the science fiction/fantasy, and animated features. The course explores the film’s unique capacity to record and reshape history, and its power to reflect and form public attitudes and social values. Included are screenings of important films representing international film production. 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 news reporting and news writing; covers different types of journalistic writing (feature, editorial, and news story) and news gathering, interviewing, and writing. 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).
Follows ENGL 151 (Introduction to Journalism) and is designed for students who wish to work on the student newspaper. The course gives students additional experience in the writing, editing, and production of a print publication. 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 101 and 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: $20.00
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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. 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: $30.00
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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: $45.00
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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).
Studies applications of mathematics to business, management, science, health, and the social sciences. Covers linear functions, linear systems, matrices, probability, linear programming, mathematical models, simple and compound interest, annuities, amortization, 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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MATH 131 - Concepts of Mathematics I: Numeration Systems and Operations
4 Credit(s).
Covers the concepts and principles of mathematics taught in elementary education; examines the origin of numbers, system of cardinal numbers, numeration systems, and principles underlying the fundamental operations. This is not a “methods in teaching” course. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 083 or sufficient math placement score; and and ESOL 054 or or ACLT 053
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MATH 132 - Concepts of Mathematics II: Geometry and Measurement
4 Credit(s).
Examines the concepts and principles of geometry taught in elementary education; covers geometric vocabulary, concepts and skills in two and three dimensions, coordinate geometry, metric and non-metric geometry, and measurement. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 083 or sufficient math placement score; and and ESOL 054 or or ACLT 053
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MATH 135 - Applied Algebra and Trigonometry
3 Credit(s).
Covers a wide range of college-level algebraic and trigonometric topics, such as linear and quadratic equations, right-triangle trigonometry and vectors, exponents, and logarithms, and students will develop problem-solving skills relevant to their disciplines. This course is primarily for students in certain technically oriented disciplines. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 and ESOL 054 or or ACLT 053 ; and MATH 083
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MATH 153 - Introduction to Statistical Methods
4 Credit(s).
Develops an understanding of statistical methodology and use of critical judgment in analyzing data sets; covers descriptive statistics, introduction to probability, normal and binomial distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression and correlation, chi-square distribution, and introduction to ANOVA. A statistical computer package, e.g. Minitab, is introduced as a computational tool. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 082 or sufficient math placement score; and ESOL 052 and or or ACLT 053
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MATH 163 - College Algebra
3 Credit(s).
Explores the nature and scope of college mathematics through the study of functions. Topics include the study of polynomial, rational, radical, piece-wise defined, and absolute value functions and their graphs and applications as well as modeling with these functions. Additional topics include complex numbers, the binomial theorem, inverse functions, operations with functions, and exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs and applications. Note: 3 credits awarded for MATH 163 for a CLEP Precalculus Exam score of 50 or higher. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 052 and or or ACLT 053 ; and Algebra I and II in high school and a satisfactory score on the placement exam; or MATH 083
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MATH 165 - Precalculus
4 Credit(s).
Prepares students for calculus; covers exponential and logarithmic functions with graphing, equations, applications, and modeling; conic sections and parametric equations; trigonometric functions; vectors; partial fractions; polar coordinates and graphing; mathematical induction; and sequences and series. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 052 and or or ACLT 053 ; and MATH 163
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MATH 230 - Calculus with Applications
4 Credit(s).
Explores topics of differential and integral calculus related to business, natural science and social science situations. Students will first learn the calculus of linear, polynomial, rational, logarithmic and exponential functions, and then expand their knowledge to multi-variable functions. The content of this course focuses on business applications. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): and or or ACLT 053 ; and or or LVM5
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MATH 243 - Discrete Mathematics
4 Credit(s).
Introduces the theoretical tools for describing algorithmic operations; covers set theory, the number system, the nature of proofs, recursion, formal logic, proof by induction, combinatorics, recurrence relations, graph theory, search problems, finite state automata, grammars, and languages. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions
Same As: CMSC 243
Prerequisite(s): MATH 165 or satisfactory score on the math placement test.
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MATH 252 - Calculus II
4 Credit(s).
Covers antiderivatives, approximation techniques for definite integrals, integration techniques, improper integrals, applications of definite integrals, infinite series, power series, Taylor series and introduction to differential equations. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 251
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MATH 253 - Calculus III
4 Credit(s).
Covers the major topics of third semester Calculus, including functions of several variables, differentiation and integration, vectors, vector fields, parameterization, Green’s Theorem, and applications. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 252
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MATH 257 - Linear Algebra
4 Credit(s).
Covers geometric vectors, matrices, systems of linear equations, vector spaces, linear transformations, determinants, eigenvectors and inner product spaces. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): Calculus I (MATH 251 ) or equivalent
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MATH 259 - Elementary Differential Equations
3 Credit(s).
Covers techniques for solving first order differential equations, second and higher order differential equations, initial value problems, and solving differential equations by using numerical methods, Laplace Transform. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): Calculus II (MATH 252 )
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MDAS 141 - Medical Terminology: A Contextual Approach
3 Credit(s).
Teaches students how to build medical terms using word parts, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes. Students learn how to translate terms into their common meanings and common meanings into medical terms. Terminology is introduced by body system, system function, and organ structure and is applied by associating medical terms with basic physiologic and physiologic scenarios. This course prepares Health Informatics and Information Technology students for BIOL 160 and BIOL 260 and is required for all Medical Assisting program majors. NOTE: ALHL 115 is not a substitute for MDAS 141. Medical terminology courses transferred from other institutions must be evaluated by the Medical Assisting program coordinator before awarding transfer credit. This course is the same as OFAD 141. 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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MDAS 145 - Health Law, Ethics, and Medical Documentation
3 Credit(s).
Explores the impact of federal and state legislation on the practice of medicine and the field of medical assisting. Both administrative and tort law are discussed as they relate to ambulatory care settings. Bioethical issues, including allocation of scare resources, in-vitro fertilization, abortion, and genetic engineering are presented. Technology regulations in healthcare/medical documentation along with the corresponding regulatory agencies are examined. This course is the same as OFAD 145. NOTE: Course offered every 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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MDAS 146 - Fundamentals for the Medical Office
3 Credit(s).
Examines the operational activities of a medical practice from the medical assistant perspective. Daily operational activities include: scheduling appointments, patient registration, handling medical records, filing medical claim forms, bookkeeping procedures, and daily financial practices. Basic principles of health insurance processes are discussed and major categories of third-party payers are applied to electronic medical billing concepts. The medical office assistant’s role as an office manager is presented and addresses supervisory tasks such as processing payroll, basic bookkeeping, emergency preparedness planning, and therapeutic communication skills. This course is the same as OFAD 146. NOTE: Course offered every 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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MDAS 153 - Pre-Clinical Concepts and Applications
3 Credit(s).
Transitions medical assisting students from academic to clinical curriculum. Requirements include a physician medical exam with proof of immunizations background check and drug screen, and current documentation of CPR. This course is the same as OFAD 153. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): MDAS 141 or (OFAD 141), MDAS 146 or (OFAD 146) and MATH 082 Must pass with a “C” or better in all pre-requisites
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MDAS 251 - Medical Billing and Patient Accounting
3 Credit(s).
Introduces students to the billing and accounting processes of the medical office. This course teaches the medical billing cycle and reimbursement principles and covers the electronic health record and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) patient information protections. Students use a simulated patient accounting software system to input patient information, schedule appointments, enter chargers, payments, adjustments, post insurance payments and create patient statements. Students also learn to interpret graphically displayed healthcare accounting information. This course is the same as OFAD 251. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): MDAS 146 or (OFAD 146) and OFAD 114 or OFAD 160
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MDAS 253 - Clinical Medical Assisting I: Fundamentals of Clinical Practice
4 Credit(s).
Develops clinical competence for medical assistants by introducing and practicing techniques for technical skills that assist healthcare providers in the medical office and other ambulatory care facilities. Students will obtain vital signs, prepare patients for physical examinations, assist providers with medical exams, and perform other fundamental skills using Universal and Standard Precautions. Students will recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately. Physician’s office lab test are introduced and performed. This course is the same as OFAD 253. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): MDAS 153 or (OFAD 153) and BIOL 109 with a “C” or better
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MDAS 257 - Clinical Medical Assisting II: Specimen Collection Techniques and Analyses
4 Credit(s).
Introduces medical laboratory regulations; proper use, maintenance, and storage of equipment; specimen collection techniques and diagnostic testing procedures. Basic microbiology is addressed including nomenclature, classification, and microscopic visualization of certain microorganisms. This course is the same as OFAD 257. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): MDAS 253 or (OFAD 253) and consent of the program coordinator.
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MDAS 261 - Clinical Medical Assisting III: Medication Dosing and Administration
3 Credit(s).
Introduces students to drug sources, uses, classifications, errors, side effects, regulations, and legal and ethical considerations. Applications include dosage calculation, administration techniques, documentation, and biohazard disposal. This course is the same as OFAD 261. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): MDAS 253 or (OFAD 253) and MATH 082 or consent of the program coordinator
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MDAS 265 - Medical Assisting Practicum
4 Credit(s).
Transitions student from the classroom to actual employment. This practicum is a planned, 160-hour experience in a medical facility under the supervision of a preceptor. Students apply general knowledge, front-desk administration skills, and clinical skills to patients in a real medical facility. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): MDAS 253 or (OFAD 253) permission needed from Medical Assisting Coordinator for registration
Corequisite(s): MDAS 257 or (OFAD 257) and MDAS 261 or (OFAD 261)
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MLTC 101 - Introductory Medical Laboratory Technology
3 Credit(s).
Presents a survey of medical laboratory technology for students who wish to apply for admission to the Medical Laboratory Technology program. Includes safety, lab math, ethics, and divisions of a clinical laboratory. Open enrollment. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and MATH 083 , or may be taken concurrently
Lab Fee: $25.00
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MLTC 150 - Principles of Blood Banking
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the theoretical and practical concepts of blood banking and transfusion medicine. Topics include donor screening and selection, basic blood group serology, component selection and therapeutic use, hemolytic disease of the fetus/newborn, and transfusion reactions. Lab includes ABO/Rh, antibody screen/ID, and compatibility testing. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 , BIOL 109 , BIOL 110 , CHEM 107 , CHEM 108 and MLTC 101 .
Lab Fee: $75.00
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