Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 4 Comprehensive rehabilitation of selected diseases and disorders. An advanced course integrating previously learned and new skills and techniques.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 2 An overview for petroleum and manufacturing workers of state/federal regulations and guidelines which require industrial safety training. Topics include the 29 C.F.R. 1910, 1926 standards, such as confined space entry, emergency action, lock out/tag out, and other work related subjects.
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 3 An overview of natural gas processing operations. Topics include fundamentals of gas processing, the scientific principles and how they apply to the process, processing equipment, and procedures.
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 3 Study of instruments, instrument systems, terminology, process variables, and control loops as used in a petroleum environment.
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 3 An overview of the aspects of natural gas and oil production including various aspects of hydrocarbon production, processing equipment, and gas compression and transportation systems.
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 0 An overview of the historical development of radiography, basic radiation protection, an introduction to medical terminology, ethical and legal issues for health-care professionals, and an orientation to the profession and the health-care system.
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 0 An introduction in patient assessment, infection control procedures, emergency and safety procedures, communication and patient interaction skills, and basic pharmacology.
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 16 Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, College, and student.
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 16 Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, College, and student.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 3 An introduction to radiographic positioning terminology, the proper manipulation of equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomic structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for proper demonstration of basic anatomy.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Radiographic image quality and the effects of exposure variables. X-ray beam and image formation are emphasized.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 22 Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, College, and student.
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 0 Equipment and physics of x-ray production. Includes basic x-ray circuits. Also examines the relationship of conventional and digital equipment components to the imaging process.
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 0 Effects of radiation exposure on biological systems. Includes typical medical exposure levels, methods for measuring and monitoring radiation, and methods for protecting personnel and patients from excessive exposure.
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 0 An exploration of specialized imaging modalities. Includes concepts and theories of equipment operations and their integration for medical diagnosis.
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 0 A capstone course focusing on the synthesis of professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes in preparation for professional employment and lifelong learning. Intermediate level information on pharmacology/drug administration/venipuncture included.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 3 A continuation of the study of the proper manipulation of radiographic equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomic structure and equipment, and evaluation of images for proper demonstration of anatomy.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Continuation of radiographic image quality and the effects of exposure variables, and the synthesis of all variables in image production. Includes equipment quality control and image quality assurance.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 3 Continuation of positioning; alignment of the anatomic structure and equipment, evaluation of images for proper demonstration of anatomy and related pathology.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 24 Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, College, and student.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 24 Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, College, and student.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 3 The application of principles and the calculation of practical problems involving four bar linkages, cams, gears, and gear trains. Topics include vector quantities, angular displacement, motion concepts, velocities, and motions. Recommended Prerequisite(s):MATH 1332
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 3 A study in programmable logic controllers (PLC). Topics include processor units, numbering systems, memory organization, relay type devices, timers, counters, data manipulators, and programming.
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 3 A study of electro-mechanical devices found in robotic systems. Includes transformers, switches, and solid-state relays. Recommended Prerequisite(s):CETT 1409
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 3 A Capstone course that provides the student with laboratory experience in the installation, set-up, and testing of robotic cells. Topics include maintenance.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Promulgated Contract Forms, which shall include but is not limited to unauthorized practice of law, broker-lawyer committee, current promulgated forms, commission rules governing use of forms and case studies involving use of forms.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 The central purposes and functions of an appraisal, social and economic determinants of value, appraisal case studies, cost, market data and income approaches to value estimates, final correlations, and reporting.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Characteristics of real estate investments. Includes techniques of investment analysis, time-valued money, discounted and non-discounted investment criteria, leverage, tax shelters, depreciation, and applications to property tax.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Elements of a contract, offer and acceptance, statute of frauds, specific performance and remedies for breach, unauthorized practice of law, commission rules relating to use of adopted forms, and owner disclosure requirements.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Monetary systems, primary and secondary money markets, sources of mortgage loans, federal government programs, loan applications, processes and procedures, closing costs, alternative financial instruments, equal credit opportunity laws affecting mortgage lending, Community Reinvestment Act, and the state housing agency.
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Laboratory Hours: 0 A complete overview of licensing as a broker or salesperson. Includes ethics of practice as a license holder, titles to and conveyance of real estate, legal descriptions, deeds, encumbrances and liens, distinctions between personal and real property, appraisal, finance and regulations, closing procedures, and real estate mathematics. Covers at least three hours of classroom instruction on federal, state, and local laws relating to housing discrimination, housing credit discrimination, and community reinvestment. Fulfills the four semester hour requirement of Principles of Real Estate for the salesperson license.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Law of agency including principal-agent and master-servant relationships, the authority of an agent, the termination of an agent’s authority, the fiduciary and other duties of an agent, employment law, deceptive trade practices, listing or buying representation procedures, and the disclosure of an agency.
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 3 Study of the concepts and principles necessary to perform basic nursing skills for the adult patient; and demonstrate competence in the performance of nursing procedures. Content includes knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Focus is on holistic human needs. Associate degree nurse role assimilation is facilitated through the development of identified major concepts. Credit by Examination is available for Fast Track Option. Enrollment requires official acceptance into the Nursing Program. Required Prerequisite(s):BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, BIOL 2420, and TSI Math placement score Required Prerequisite/Corequisite(s):RNSG 1413 and RNSG 1360 (if it is the second attempt at passing this course, then the co-requisite may be waived)
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 9 A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Focus is on holistic human needs. Associate degree nurse role assimilation is facilitated through the development of identified major concepts. Credit by Examination is available for Fast Track Option. Enrollment requires official acceptance into the Nursing Program. Required Prerequisite(s):BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, BIOL 2420, and TSI Math placement score Required Corequisite(s):RNSG 1105 and RNSG 1413 (if it is the second attempt at passing this course, then the co-requisite may be waived)
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Laboratory Hours: 0 Introduction to the role of the professional nurse as provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. Content includes fundamental concepts of nursing practice, history of professional nursing, and a systematic framework for decision-making and critical thinking. Emphasis on knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Focus is on holistic human needs. Associate degree nurse role assimilation is facilitated through the development of identified major concepts. Credit by Examination is available for Fast Track Option. Enrollment requires official acceptance into the Nursing Program. Required Prerequisite(s):BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, BIOL 2420, and TSI Math placement score Required Corequisite(s):RNSG 1105 and RNSG 1360 (if it is the second attempt at passing this course, then the co-requisite may be waived)
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Laboratory Hours: 0 Basic integration of the role of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. Study of the common concepts of caring for adult patients and families with medical-surgical health care needs related to body systems, emphasizing knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Focus is on holistic human needs. Associate degree nurse role assimilation is facilitated through the development of identified major concepts. Required Prerequisite(s):RNSG 1413, RNSG 1360, and RNSG 1105 Required Corequisite(s):RNSG 1461 (if it is the second attempt at passing this course, then the co-requisite may be waived)
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Laboratory Hours: 0 Integration of previous knowledge and skills related to common adult health needs into the continued development of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession in the care of adult patients and families with complex medical-surgical health care needs associated with body systems. Emphasis on complex knowledge, judgments, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Focus is on holistic human needs. Associate degree nurse role assimilation is facilitated through the development of identified major concepts. Required Prerequisite(s):RNSG 2213, RNSG 2263, RNSG 2208, RNSG 2260, RNSG 2201, RNSG 2261, or Administrative Approval Required Corequisite(s):RNSG 2461 (if it is the second attempt at passing this course, then the co-requisite may be waived)
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 12 A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Focus is on holistic human needs. Associate degree nurse role assimilation is facilitated through the development of identified major concepts. Required Prerequisite(s):RNSG 1413, RNSG 1360, and RNSG 1105 Required Corequisite(s):RNSG 1441 (if it is the second attempt at passing this course, then the co-requisite may be waived)
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 0 Study of concepts related to the provision of nursing care for children and their families, emphasizing judgment and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Focus is on holistic human needs. Associate degree nurse role assimilation is facilitated through the development of major concepts. Required Prerequisite(s):RNSG 1441, RNSG 1461, RNSG 2213, RNSG 2263 , PSYC 2314, or Administrative Approval Required Corequisite(s):RNSG 2261 (if it is the second attempt at passing this course, then the co-requisite may be waived)
RNSG 2208 - Maternal and Newborn Nursing and Women’s Health
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 0 Concepts related to nursing care for childbearing families and women’s health issues. Content includes knowledge, judgment, skill, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Focus is on holistic human needs. Associate degree nurse role assimilation is facilitated through the development of identified major concepts. Required Prerequisite(s):RNSG 1441, RNSG 1461, RNSG 2213, RNSG 2263, PSYC 2314, or Administrative Approval Required Corequisite(s):RNSG 2260 (if it is the second attempt at passing this course, then the co-requisite may be waived)
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 0 Principles and concepts of mental health, psychopathology, and treatment modalities related to the nursing care of patients and their families. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Focus is on holistic human needs. Associate degree nurse role assimilation is facilitated through the development of identified major concepts. Required Prerequisite(s):RNSG 1413, RNSG 1360, RNSG 1105, PSYC 2301, or Administrative Approval Required Corequisite(s):RNSG 2263 (if it is the second attempt at passing this course, then the co-requisite may be waived)
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 6 A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Focus is on holistic human needs. Associate degree nurse role assimilation is facilitated through the development of identified major concepts. Required Prerequisite(s):RNSG 1441, RNSG 1461, RNSG 2213, RNSG 2263, PSYC 2314, or Administrative Approval Required Corequisite(s):RNSG 2208 (if it is the second attempt at passing this course, then the co-requisite may be waived)
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 6 A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Focus is on holistic human needs. Associate degree nurse role assimilation is facilitated through the development of major concepts. Required Prerequisite(s):RNSG 1441, RNSG 1461, RNSG 2213, RNSG 2263, PSYC 2314, or Administrative Approval Required Corequisite(s):RNSG 2201 (if it is the second attempt at passing this course, then the co-requisite may be waived)
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 6 A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Focus is on holistic human needs. Associate degree nurse role assimilation is facilitated through the development of identified major concepts. Required Prerequisite(s):RNSG 1413, RNSG 1360, RNSG 1105, PSYC 2301, or Administrative Approval Required Corequisite(s):RNSG 2213 (if it is the second attempt at passing this course, then the co-requisite may be waived)
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 12 A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Focus is on holistic human needs. Associate degree nurse role assimilation is facilitated through the development of identified major concepts. Required Prerequisite(s):RNSG 2213, RNSG 2263, RNSG 2208, RNSG 2260, RNSG 2201, RNSG 2261, or Administrative Approval Required Corequisite(s):RNSG 1443 (if it is the second attempt at passing this course, then the co-requisite may be waived)
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 3 An introduction to the field of respiratory care. Topics include the history of respiratory care, hospital organization, medical malpractice, ethics, vital signs, body mechanics, basic cardiopulmonary assessment, infection control, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Recommended Corequisite(s):RSPT 1166
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 0 A study of respiratory home care/rehabilitation equipment, procedures, and patient education. Emphasizes treatment of patients in home care and alternate settings. Recommended Prerequisite(s):RSPT 2210 and RSPT 2405
RSPT 1166 - Practicum -Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 7 Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, College, and student. Recommended Corequisite(s):RSPT 1101
RSPT 1266 - Practicum -Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 14 Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, College, and student. Recommended Prerequisite(s):RSPT 1101 and RSPT 1166
RSPT 1267 - Practicum -Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 14 Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, College, and student. Recommended Prerequisite(s):RSPT 1266
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 3 Introduction to respiratory care fundamentals. Topics include history, medical terms and symbols, medical/legal, infection control, vital signs, physical assessment, chest x-ray interpretation, medical gas therapy, oxygen analyzers, and humidity/aerosol therapy. Recommended Corequisite(s):RSPT 1101 and HPRS 1206
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 0 Theory of clinical simulation examinations. Includes construction types, scoring, and mechanics of taking the computerized simulation examination. Recommended Prerequisite(s):RSPT 2210 and RSPT 2405
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 0 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) with an emphasis on airway management. Designed to develop skills for resuscitation of the adult. Includes strategies for managing and stabilizing the cardiopulmonary arrested patient. May include certification based on American Heart Association standards. Recommended Prerequisite(s):RSPT 1207
RSPT 2266 - Practicum -Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 14 Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, College, and student. Recommended Prerequisite(s):RSPT 1267
RSPT 2267 - Practicum -Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 14 Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, College, and student. Recommended Prerequisite(s):RSPT 2266
RSPT 2353 - Neonatal and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Care
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 3 A study of neonatal and pediatric cardiopulmonary care. Recommended Prerequisite(s):RSPT 2210 and RSPT 2405
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 3 The theories and techniques involved in pulmonary function testing, blood gas analysis, and quality control. Includes noninvasive monitors. Recommended Prerequisite(s):RSPT 2139 and RSPT 2414
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 3 The study of mechanical ventilation with emphasis on ventilator classification, methods, principles, and operational characteristics. Includes indications, complications, and physiologic effects and principles of mechanical ventilation. Emphasizes initiation, management, and weaning of ventilation support. Recommended Prerequisite(s):RSPT 1207
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 2 Introduces the principles, concepts, and systems of professional table service. Topics include dining room organization, scheduling, and management of food-service personnel.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Fundamentals of recruiting, selection, and training of food service and hospitality personnel. Topics include job descriptions, schedules, work improvement, motivation, applicable personnel laws and regulations. Emphasis on leadership development.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 A study of the growing regions, production, processing, and distribution of domestic and international wines. Topics include types of wine grapes, varieties of wine, proper storage procedures, and the techniques of proper wine service.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Study of purchasing and inventory management of foods and other supplies to include development of purchase specifications, determination of order quantities, formal and informal price comparisons, proper receiving procedures, storage management, and issue procedures. Emphasis on product cost analysis, yields, pricing formulas, controls, and record keeping at each stage of the purchasing cycle. (Licensure/Certification Agency: American Culinary Federation Educational Institute, Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education)
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 4 Video field camera set up and operation for broadcast and digital media. Incorporates basic editing and field audio techniques.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Radio and television announcing skills such as voice quality, articulation, enunciation, and pronunciation. Includes preparation for on air and voice over positions.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 4 Digital media editing for the preparation and completion of shorts, trailers, documentaries, and features. Required Prerequisite(s):RTVB 1302
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 1 Advanced concepts and practice in multi-track recording production for the commercial audio industry.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 14 A work based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the College and the employer. Required Prerequisite(s): Consent of Program Coordinator
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 An introduction to physics with emphasis on applications to health related fields of study. Topics include forces, motion, work and energy, fluids, heat, electricity and magnetism, wave motion, sound, electromagnetic radiation, and nuclear radiation. Required Prerequisite(s):MATH 1314
SCWK 1303 - Ethics for Social Services Professionals
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Ethical considerations based on social and human services standards. Includes comparison of ethical codes, confidentiality, dual relationships, guidelines for web counseling, ethical considerations dealing with broadcast media, diversity and multiculturalism.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Examination of the special needs of youth and their implications for social service workers delivering services to this population.
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 2 Introduction to American Sign Language covering finger spelling, vocabulary, and basic sentence structure in preparing individuals to interpret oral speech for the hearing impaired.
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 2 Introduction to American Sign Language covering finger spelling, vocabulary, and basic sentence structure in preparing individuals to interpret oral speech for the hearing impaired.
SGNL 2301 - Intermediate American Sign Language I +
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 3 Review and application of conversational skills in American Sign Language; interpreting from signing to voice as well as from voice to signing. Introduction to American Sign Language literature and folklore.
SGNL 2302 - Intermediate American Sign Language II +
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 3 Review and application of conversational skills in American Sign Language; interpreting from signing to voice as well as from voice to signing. Introduction to American Sign Language literature and folklore.
SLNG 1202 - Conversational Sign Language in the Workplace II
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 2 Development of basic conversational skills through practice designed to improve communication with clients/co-workers who are deaf. Required Prerequisite(s):SGNL 1401 and SGNL 1402
SLNG 1207 - Intra-lingual Skills Development for Interpreters
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 2 Development of intra-lingual (English to English) skills necessary for future development of intra-lingual (English to American Sign Language [ASL/ASL to English) skills. Focus on linguistics and cognitive skills development in areas of paraphrasing, summarizing, main idea identification, comprehension, memory, delayed repetition, multitasking, vocabulary, and cultural literacy.
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 2 Development of expressive and receptive skills in fingerspelling and numbers. Receptive skills focus on whole word phrase recognition and fingerspelling and number comprehension in context. Expressive skills focus on the development of speed, clarity, and fluency. Required Prerequisite(s):SGNL 1401 or equivalent
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 0 Development of skills in non-verbal communications. Emphasizes the use and understanding of facial expression, gestures, pantomime, and body language.
SLNG 1321 - Introduction to the Interpreting Profession
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 An overview of the field of American Sign Language (ASL)/English interpretation. Provides an historical framework for the current principles, ethics, roles, responsibilities, and standard practices of the interpreting profession.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Historical and contemporary perspective of American Deaf culture using a sociocultural model. Includes cultural identity and awareness, values, group norms, communication, language, and significant contributions made by deaf people to the world.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 2 Skill development in interpreting and transliterating from American Sign Language and other modes of communication to English and analysis of increasingly complex tasks utilizing simulated interpreting experiences including skills analysis and peer evaluation.
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 14 Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, the College, and the student.
SLNG 2288 - Internship - Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 10 A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 3 An overview of the interpreting process and models of interpretation. Introduces the skills necessary to achieve dynamic message equivalence in interpreting American Sign Language (ASL) to English and English to ASL.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 3 Continued development of discourse analysis and interpreting skills for increasingly complex tasks. Utilization of consecutive and simultaneous interpreting scenarios including monologues and dialogues. Emphasizes skill development, self-analysis, and peer evaluation.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 1 A practice oriented course designed to develop skills necessary for rendering spoken English to a signed English format and signed English to spoken English.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 2 Overview of interpreting/transliterating with special populations (e.g., deaf/blind, high visual, oral) and/or special settings (e.g., religious, artistic, medical, legal, mental health). Reinforce interpreting theories and techniques in relation to special population(s) and/or setting(s). This course will focus on interpreting in K-12 settings with an additional study of the dynamics of mainstream vs. inclusion classes as well as unique settings in Post-Secondary Education such as study aboard, and internship settings. Recommended Prerequisite(s):SLNG 2431 or higher and/or proof of state or national certification or current employment as an interpreter in an educational setting.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 1 Overview of education programs (K-12 and post secondary), focusing on the roles and skills of the interpreter as a member of the educational team. Includes current practices, communication methods, legislation, trends, and ethical issues. Introduces resources for content-specific vocabulary. Recommended Prerequisite(s):SLNG 2431 or hold a current state or national certification.
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 2 A practice-oriented course to strengthen skills in the integration and application of interpreting using complex source materials. Continued exposure to simulated interpreting/transliterating experiences.