Associate Degree Nursing Courses
Child Development & Family Studies
CDEC 1192 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT-MONTESSORI
OVERVIEW
Prerequisite: Students must have evidence of a bachelors degree or advanced
degree from entry into the Montessori overview.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills,knowledge and/or attitudes
and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the
professional development of the student. This course summarized specific areas
in child care and development and prepares the degreed student for entry into
the Montessori program. These areas include: observation, administration issues
of childcare, self development, health and safety.
CDEC 1303 - FAMILY AND THE COMMUNITY
Prerequisite: None
A study of the relationship between the child, the family, the community, and
early childhood educators including a study of parent education, family and
community lifestyles, child abuse, and current issues.
CDEC 1311 - INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Prerequisite: None
An introduction to the profession of early childhood education, focusing on
developmentally appropriate practices, types of programs, historical perspectives,
ethics, and current issues.
CDEC 1313 - CURRICULUM RESOURCES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD
PROGRAMS
Prerequisite: None
Fundamentals of curriculum design and implementation in developmentally appropriate
programs for young children.
CDEC 1364 - PRACTICUM
Prerequisite: Department approval
Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with
the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student.
The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general
and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be for pay
or no pay. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.
CDEC 1366 - PRACTICUM
Prerequisite: Department approval
This is the final Practicum course, so all other degree requirements must be
completed. This course is a practical general training in the workplace. The
college, with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for
the student. The plan relates to workplace training and experiences to the students
general and technical course of study. The guided experiences may be for pay
or no pay. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.
CDEC 1392 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT MONTESSORI
INFANT AND TODDLER HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY
Prerequisite: Bachelors or advanced degree: or enrollment in the A.A.S.
Montessori degree program and completion of 10 hours in child development courses;
or departmental approval
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge and/or
attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant
to the professional development of the student. This course is the in-depth
study of the life and work of Maria Montessori and its relationship to child
psychology, placing special emphasis not he years in a child's life form birth
tot three years of age. Laboratory assignments will be carried out in approved
early childhood settings.
CDEC 1395 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROVIDER/ASSISTANT
- THE EDUCATIONAL ROLE OF PLAY
Prerequisite: None
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or
attitudes and behaviors events tot he professional development of the student.
This course is the in-depth study of the educational role that play demonstrates
in the mental, social, and physical development of children.
CDEC 1418 - NUTRITION, HEALTH AND SAFETY
Prerequisite: None
A study of nutrition, health and safety, and related activities, including skill
development in management of issues, guidelines, and practices in nutrition,
as well as community health, hygiene, safety and legal implications. The integration
of these principles applied to a variety of settings is included.
CDEC 1419 - CHILD GUIDANCE
Prerequisite: None
An exploration of common behavior problems of young children in an early childhood
setting. Emphasis on positive guidance techniques for effective behavior management.
Practical application through direct participation in an early childhood setting.
CDEC 1456 - EMERGENT LITERACY FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD
Prerequisite: CDEC 1311 and 1313
An exploration of principles, methods,and materials for teaching young children
language and literacy through a play-based, integrated curriculum.
CDEC 1458 - CREATIVE ARTS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD
Prerequisite: CDEC 1311
An exploration of principles,methods, and materials for teaching young children;
music, movement,visual arts, and dramatic play through process-oriented experiences
to support divergent thinking.
CDEC 1459 - CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Prerequisite: CDEC 1311
A survey of information regarding children with special needs including possible
causes an characteristics of exceptionalities, educational intervention,available
resources, referral processes, and the advocacy role and legislative issues.
CDEC 1484 - COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT
- MONTESSORI INFANT AND TODDLER SPECIALIZATION
Prerequisite: CDEC 1364, 1392
and 1492
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization
are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and
student. Under supervision of the college and the employers, the student combines
classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a discipline, specific
learning objectives guide the student thought the paid work experience. This
course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. This course involves
extensive work with either infant concentration (birth to 18 mo.), or toddler
concentration (18 mo. to 3 years) in a setting approved by the college to meet
the certification requirements of the American Montessori Society and Montessori
Accreditation Council for Teacher Education.
CDEC 1492 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT MONTESSORI
INFANT AND TODDLER THEORY AND PRACTICE
Prerequisite: CDEC 1392; Enrollment in the Child
Care and Development program; Completion of 10 hrs in CDEC; departmental approval
Topics address recently unidentified current events, skill,s knowledge and/or
attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant
to the professional development of the student. This course is the study of
contemporary Montessori practices including educational techniques, preparation
of appropriate environments and materials for various developmental stages in
the first three years of a child's life. Required laboratory assignments will
be completed in appropriate infant and toddler settings.
CDEC 1496 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS
FOR CHILDREN
Prerequisite; CDEC 1311, 1313,
1419, 2326 and 2328
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or
attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant
to the profession development of the student.
CDEC 2326 - ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
I
Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of child development course work or departmental
approval
A practical application of management procedures for early care and education
programs, including a study of operating, supervision, and evaluation programs
topics on philosophy, types of programs, policies,fiscal management, regulations,
staffing, evaluation and communication.
CDEC 2328 - ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
II
Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of child development course work or departmental
approval
An in-depth study of the skills and techniques in managing early care and education
programs, including legal and ethical issues, personnel management, team building,
leadership,conflict resolution, stress management advocacy, professionalism,
fiscal analysis and planning parent education/partnerships, and technical applications
in programs.
CDEC 2341 - THE SCHOOL AGE CHILD
Prerequisite: None
A study of appropriate age (5 to 13 years) programs, including an overview of
development,appropriate environments, materials and activities, and teaching/guidance
techniques.
CDEC 2421 - THE INFANT AND TODDLER
Prerequisite: None
A study of appropriate infant and toddler (birth to 3 years) programs, including
an overview of development, quality caregiving routines, appropriate environments,
materials and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques.
CDEC 2586 - INTERNSHIP - CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY
CHILDHOOD
Prerequisite: CDEC 1303, 1418,
1419, 1459, and 2421
An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized
field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and
a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the
student. Achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college
and that are directly related specific occupational outcomes. This may be a
paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning
outcomes vary.
Emergency Medical Technician Courses
KINE 1111 & 2111 FITNESS FOR LIFE I & II
Fitness for Life is a cardiorespiratory fitness course. The students participate
in a self-paced walking, jogging or stationary cycling program. Muscular endurance
and flexibility exercises will also be introduced. The students will learn facts,
concepts and application of wellness principles.
KINE 1111 & 2111 - FITNESS FOR LIFE I &
II DISTANCE LEARNING
Fitness for Life is a cardiorespiratory fitness course designed for self-motivated
students who desire more flexibility in a Fitness for Life class. Students participate
in a self-paced walking, jogging or stationary cycling program and work toward
set standards of fitness. Muscular endurance and flexibility exercises will
also be introduced. The students will learn facts, concepts and application
of wellness principles.
KINE 1112 & 2112 - WEIGHT TRAINING I & II
Weight training is a fitness course including the development of muscular strength,
muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness. Students will participate
in an instructor-guided muscular strength and endurance program and a jogging
or stationary cycling program. Students will learn multiple exercises for each
muscle group, various workout organizations, proper training principles, techniques,
nutritional guidance and related concepts of wellness.
KINE 1114 & 2114 - AEROBIC DANCE I & II
Aerobic Dance is a cardiorespiratory fitness course. Cardiorespiratory endurance
is improved through aerobic dance, bench aerobics (“The Step”), and other aerobic
activities. Muscular strength and endurance is improved through various exercises
with and without resistance equipment (dumbbells, rubber bands, dynabands, exertubes,
etc.). Flexibility, body composition, basic nutrition, and weight control concepts
are also addressed.
KINE 1115 & 2115 - BICYCLING I & II
Cycling and Fitness will be a broad introductory, self-paced course intended
to cover most aspects of the sport of cycling and its specific interaction with
an overall fitness agenda. The students will learn facts, concepts, state laws
relating to cyclists, basic repair and maintenance, riding techniques, endurance,
nutrition and wellness concepts, trends, and regular pertinent on-bike applications.
KINE 1116 & 2116 - AQUA AEROBICS
Aqua Aerobics is a cardiorespiratory course. Muscular strength and endurance,
and flexibility will also be introduced. The students will learn facts, concepts
and application of fitness and wellness principles.
KINE 1118 - INLINE SKATING I
In-line skating is a skill and cardiorespiratory fitness course. Instruction
in basic skating skills as well as fitness components will be emphasized. Cardiorespiratory
endurance will be improved through regular participation in inline skating.
Muscular strength and endurance will be improved through various exercises with
and without resistance equipment. Flexibility, body composition, basic nutrition,
and weight control concepts will also be addressed.
KINE 1121 & 2121 - BADMINTON
Badminton I is a skill activity course intended to educate and improve the student’s
ability in proper stroke technique, proper serving technique, proper etiquette,
scoring and game strategy.
Badminton II is a skill activity course intended to improve the student’s ability
to an intermediate level for each stroke and serve.
KINE 1123 AND 2123 - Golf I & II
Golf I is a skill activity course designed to give the beginning golf student
a sound knowledge of golfing rules and etiquette, fundamental golfing techniques,
and a golf swing for a lifetime.
Golf II is a skill activity course designed to give the intermediate golf student
a sound knowledge of driving for distance, correct use of short irons for better
approaches to the green, saving par from the sand and chipping to the green,
and sound knowledge and practice or two putting every green.
KINE 1124 & 2124 - RACQUETBALL I & II
Instruction and practice in beginning (I) and Intermediate (II) racquetball
techniques and skills will be emphasized in this course. The student will also
gain the knowledge of the rules, strategy and safety aspects needed to enjoy
playing racquetball. Regular participation in racquetball will benefit students
through increased fitness, stress release, and socialization with other students
in a competitive and vigorous activity.
KINE 1125 &2125 - TENNIS I & 11
Tennis I is a skill activity course intended to educate and improve the student’s
ability in proper stroke technique, proper serving technique, proper etiquette,
scoring and game strategy.
Tennis II is a skill activity course intended to improve the student’s ability
to an intermediate level in the following areas: ground strokes with placement
down the line and across the court, specific placement of various serves, execution
of the volley and lob, execution of the overhead stroke, proper etiquette, scoring
and game strategy.
KINE 1126 - GYMNASTICS
This individual sports class offers instruction and practice in beginning tumbling
and gymnastics skills for both men's and women's events. The student will also
gain knowledge of concept and foundations of the sport of gymnastic, which includes
history, terms and mechanical principles.
KINE 1127-2127 - KARATE
Karate I -This beginning course allows students to safely practice the physical
and mental aspects of martial arts. Students are presented with the history,
etiquette, meditation and self-defense techniques.
Karate II -Students will work on intermediate karate skills and techniques and
participate in the leadership aspects of this sport.
KINE 1130 - TAIJIQUAN (TAI CHI)
Students will be taught the philosophical and physiological principles as well
as the movements of Tai Chi. Students will also be exposed to different styles
and forms of the exercise.
KINE 1131 & 2131 - BASKETBALL I & II
This course includes instruction and practice in beginning (I) and intermediate
(II) basketball skills. The student will also gain knowledge of the rules, offensive
and defensive strategy, teamwork, and safety aspects needed to play basketball.
KINE 1132 - VOLLEYBALL I
Volleyball is a team sports course in which the students participate in beginning
level volleyball skills and game situations. Terminology, rules, basic strategy,
and basic officiating responsibilities are also studied.
KINE 1133 & 2133 - SOFTBALL I & II
Instruction and practice in beginning (I) and intermediate (II) softball skills
will be emphasized in this team sport class. The student will also gain knowledge
of the rules, offensive and defensive strategy, teamwork, and safety aspects
needed to play softball.
KINE 1134 & 2134 - SOCCER I & II
Instruction and practice in the beginning (I) and intermediate (II) soccer skills
will be emphasized in this team sport class. The student will also gain knowledge
of the rules, offensive and defensive strategy, teamwork, and safety aspects
needed to play soccer.
KINE 1141 & 2141 - BALLET I & II
This course presents beginning and intermediate ballet techniques at barre and
center and includes knowledge of basic ballet terms and the general history
of this classical form of dance.
KINE 1145 & 2145 - JAZZ I & II
Jazz dance is a technical form of dance that mirrors the social history of the
American people, reflecting ethnic influences, historical events, and cultural
changes. The varieties of jazz dance reflect the diversity of American culture
and include movement patterns and concepts from various styles including lyrical,
musical comedy, funky, street, and Afro-Haitian.
KINE 1146 &2146 - COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE I & II
Country Western dance is a cultural dance form reflective of the heritage of
the early cowboy. The simple footwork and casual style of the settlers of the
western states, the old world traditional dances (i.e., the polka and schottische)
and the complex arm movements and multiple turns of the “Urban Cowboy” era,
all combine to create the distinct style of Country Western dancing as we know
it today.
KINE 1301 - FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION/KINESIOLOGY
An orientation course for physical education/kinesiology majors and minors.
It includes information about the nature and foundations of the discipline,
career preparation and opportunities, and concludes with issues and challenges
confronting the profession.
KINE 1304 - PERSONAL HEALTH
This course explores the many contemporary issues of Wellness. Topics to be
covered are: disease prevention, drug use and abuse, exercise, nutrition and
weight control, human sexuality and other issues essential to healthy lifestyle
choices. Students learn strategies for taking personal responsibility for their
health.
KINE 1306 - FIRST AID & SAFETY
This course presents the principles of CPR and First Aid as recommended by the
American Red Cross. The students will receive Red Cross certification upon completion
of Adult CPR and Responding to Emergencies. The course involves practice time
with manikins as will as partners.
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