Northwest Vista College Schedule/Catalog 2016-2017 [Archived Catalog]
Programs and Courses
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Social Sciences
ANTH 2301 - Physical Anthropology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310
Students will study humanity from a biological perspective. The course will examine the following topics: the human skeleton and forensic methods, human genetics, a survey of world primates, and the fossil evidence of human evolution.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0301.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
ANTH 2302 - Archaeology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
Introduction to methods, theories, and techniques used by archaeologists to reconstruct prehistoric and historic cultures. It will examine case studies from various archaeological sites around the world. Activities may include hands-on instruction on excavation techniques, various artifact analyses, mapping procedures, and field trips to local archaeological sites.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0301.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
ANTH 2346 - General Anthropology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
Study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions. Introduces the major subfields of anthropology: physical anthropology, cultural anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0201.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: No
ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
Key concepts, methods and theory in the study of cultural diversity, social institutions, linguistics, and culture change among world peoples.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0201.53 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communication
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Survey of basic content and structural elements of mass media and their functions and influences on society.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 09.0102.51 06
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
COMM 2311 - Media Writing
Prerequisites: COMM 1307 and ENGL 1301
Fundamentals of writing for the mass media. Includes instruction in professional methods and techniques for gathering, processing, and delivering content.
Semester Hours: (3-2-4)
CIP: 09.0401.57 06
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
COMM 2327 - Introduction to Advertising
Prerequisites: COMM 1307 OR MUSB 1305
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Fundamentals of advertising including marketing theory and strategy, copywriting, design, and selection of media.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 09.0903.51 06
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
COMM 2339 - Writing for Radio, Television, Film
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Introduction to basic script formats, terminology, and writing techniques, including the writing of commercials, public service announcements, promotions, news, documentary, and fictional materials.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 09.0402.51 06
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
COMM 2366 - Introduction to Cinema
Cross-Listed With: DRAM 2366
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Emphasis on the analysis of the visual and aural aspects of selected motion pictures, dramatic aspects of narrative films, and historical growth and sociological effect of film as an art.
Semester Hours: (3-2-2)
CIP: 50.0602.51 26
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
CRIJ 1301 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course provides a historical and philosophical overview of the American criminal justice system, including the nature, extent, and impact of crime; criminal law; and justice agencies and processes.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 43.0104.51 24
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practices
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course is a study of the court system as it applies to the structures, procedures, practices and sources of law in American courts, using federal and Texas statutes and case law.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 22.0101.54 24
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
CRIJ 1310 - Fundamentals of Criminal Law
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course is the study of criminal law including application of definitions, statutory elements, defenses and penalties using Texas statutes, the Model Penal Code, and case law. The course also analyzes the philosophical and historical development of criminal law and criminal culpability.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 22.0101.53 24
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
CRIJ 2313 - Correctional Systems and Practices
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course is a survey of institutional and non-institutional corrections. Emphasis will be placed on the organization and operation of correctional systems; treatment and rehabilitation; populations served; constitutional issues; and current and future issues.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 43.0104.54 24
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
CRIJ 2314 - Criminal Investigation
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation. It is recommended that CRIJ 1301 be taken prior to enrolling in this course.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 43.0104.55 24
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
CRIJ 2328 - Police Systems and Practices
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This course examines the establishment, role and function of police in a democratic society. It will focus on types of police agencies and their organizational structure, police-community interaction, police ethics, and use of authority.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 43.0104.57 24
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
ECON 1301 - Introduction to Economics
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
A survey of microeconomic and macroeconomic principles for non-business majors. Microeconomic topics will include supply and demand, consumer behavior, price and output decisions by firms under various market structures, factor markets, market failures, international trade, and exchange rates. Macroeconomic topics will include national income, unemployment, inflation, business cycles, aggregate supply and demand, monetary and fiscal policy, and economic growth.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 19.0402.52 09
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
An analysis of the economy as a whole including measurement and determination of Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply, national income, inflation, and unemployment. Other topics include international trade, economic growth, business cycles, and fiscal policy and monetary policy.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3- 0)
CIP: 45.0601.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0305
Analysis of the behavior of individual economic agents, including consumer behavior and demand, producer behavior and supply, price and output decisions by firms under various market structures, factor markets, market failures, and international trade.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3- 0)
CIP: 45.0601.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
A study of the 1) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation, 2) factors that impact learning, and 3) application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned.A study of the 1) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation, 2) factors that impact learning, and 3) application of learning strategies.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0301.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An enriched, integrated pre-service course and content experience that: 1) provides active recruitment and institutional support of students interested in a teaching career, especially in high need fields; 2) provides students with opportunities to participate in early field observations at all levels of P-12 schools with varied and diverse student populations; 3) provides students with support from college and school faculty, preferably in small cohort groups, for the purpose of introduction to and analysis of the culture of schooling and classrooms; 4) course content should be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards; and 5) course must include a minimum of 16 contact hours of field experience in P-12 classrooms.
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 13.0101.51 09
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
EDUC 2301 - Special Populations
Prerequisites: EDUC 1301 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An enriched, integrated pre-service course and content experience that: 1) provides an overview of schooling and classrooms from the perspectives of language, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnic and academic diversity, and equity with an emphasis on factors that facilitate learning; 2) provides students with opportunities to participate in early field observations of P-12 special populations; 3) course content should be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards; 4) course must include a minimum of 16 contact hours of field experience in P-12 classrooms with special populations
Semester Hours: (3-3-1)
CIP: 13.1001.51 09
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
FREN 1411 - Elementary French I
Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the French language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Language lab is required.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 16.0901.51 13
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
FREN 1412 - Elementary French II
Prerequisites: FREN 1411 , departmental approval, or placement exam.
Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the French language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. This course is a continuation of FREN 1411 . A language lab is required.
Semester Hours: (4-4-1)
CIP: 16.0901.51 13
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
FREN 2311 - Intermediate French I
Prerequisites: FREN 1412 , departmental approval, or placement exam.
This course is a continuation of FREN 1412 . It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of French culture and civilization.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0901.52 13
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
FREN 2312 - Intermediate French II
Prerequisites: FREN 2311 , departmental approval, or placement exam.
This course is a continuation of FREN 2311 . It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of French culture and literature.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 16.0901.52 13
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Introduction to the concepts which provide a foundation for continued study of geography. Includes the different elements of natural environment as related to human activities and map concepts with an emphasis on physical geography.
This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0701.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
GEOG 1302 - Human Geography
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0310
This course introduces students to fundamental concepts, skills, and practices of human geography. Place, space, and scale serve as a framework for understanding patterns of human experience. Topics for discussion may include globalization, population and migration, culture, diffusion, political and economic systems, language, religion, gender, and ethnicity.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0701.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Study major world regions with emphasis on prevailing conditions and developments, including emerging conditions and trends, and the awareness of diversity of ideas and practices to be found in those regions. Course content may include one or more regions.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0701.53 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
GEOG 2389 - Academic Cooperative
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on experience in geography. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of human social behavior and/or social institutions.
Semester Hours: (3-1-8)
CIP: 45.0101.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Introduction to the study of ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes introduction to the history, theories, and methods of reasoning.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 38.0101.51 12
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
PHIL 1304 - Introduction to World Religions
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A comparative study of various world religions.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 38.0201.52 12
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
PHIL 2303 - Introduction to Logic
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320
Nature and methods of clear and critical thinking and methods of reasoning such as deduction, induction, scientific reasoning, and fallacies.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 38.0101.52 12
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Classical and contemporary theories concerning the good life, human conduct in society, and moral and ethical standards.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 38.0101.53 12
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
PHIL 2307 - Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Critical examination of the major theories concerning the organization of societies and government.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 38.0101.54 12
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
PSYC 1300 - Learning Framework
Cross-Listed With: EDUC 1300
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
A study of the 1) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation, 2) factors that impact learning, and 3) application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.2701.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Survey of major topics in psychology. Introduces the study of behavior and the factors that determine and affect behavior and mental processes.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0101.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
PSYC 2306 - Human Sexuality
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Study of the psychological, sociological, and physiological aspects of human sexuality.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0101.53 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
PSYC 2307 - Adolescent Psychology I
This course examines the relationship of the physical, emotional, social, and mental factors of growth and development in early adolescence with particular emphasis on behavior, self-image, interpersonal relationships, and motivation.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0701.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: No
PSYC 2308 - Child Psychology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Study of the relationship of the physical, emotional, behavioral, cognitive, perceptual, and social factors of growth and development during childhood.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0701.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development
Prerequisites: PSYC 2301
Study of the relationship of the physical, emotional, social and mental factors of growth and development of the individual throughout the lifespan.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0701.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
PSYC 2316 - Psychology of Personality
Prerequisites: PSYC 2301
Study of various approaches to determinants, development, and assessment of personality.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0101.57 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
PSYC 2317 - Statistical Methods in Psychology
Prerequisites: MATH 1314 or equivalent; PSYC 2301
Study of statistical methods used in psychological research, assessment, and testing. Includes the study of measures of central tendency and variability, statistical inference, correlation and regression as these apply to psychology.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.0101.52 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
PSYC 2319 - Social Psychology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Study of individual behavior within the social environment. May include topics such as the socio-psychological process, attitude formation and change, interpersonal relations, and group processes.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 42.1601.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
PSYC 2389 - Academic Cooperative
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
This instructional program is designed to integrate on-campus study with practical, hands-on experience in psychology. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of human social behavior and/or social institutions.
Semester Hours: (3-1-6)
CIP: 45.0101.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No
SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Introduction to the concepts and principles used in the study of group life, social institutions, and social processes.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
SOCI 1306 - Social Problems
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Application of sociological principles to the major problems of contemporary society, such as inequality, crime and violence, substance abuse, deviance, or family problems.
This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.52 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
SOCI 2301 - Marriage and the Family
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Sociological examination of marriage and family life. Problems of courtship, mate selection, and marriage adjustment in modern American society.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.54 25
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
SOCI 2319 - Minority Studies I
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of minority groups. May include African-American, Mexican American, Asian American, and Native American issues.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.53 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: Yes
SOCI 2336 - Criminology
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Current theories and empirical research pertaining to crime and criminal behavior and its causes, methods of prevention, systems of punishment, and rehabilitation.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0401.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
SOCI 2340 - Drug Use and Abuse
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Study of the use and abuse of drugs in today’s society. Emphasizes the physiological, sociological, and psychological factors.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.1101.55 25
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
SOCI 2389 - Academic Cooperative
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on experience in sociology. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of human social behavior and/or social institutions.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 45.0101.51 25
Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: Yes
PAC: No
SAC: No
SPC: No
SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
This course focuses on theories and practice of communication in interpersonal, small group and public speech. Students learn about communication theory, improve skills in communication with others, and make formal oral presentations.
This course fulfills the additional Communication component area option of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.51 12
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
This course focuses on research, composition, organization, delivery, and analysis of speeches for various purposes and occasions. This course is designed for students who want to improve skills in public speaking. Emphasis is on critical thinking and refining techniques of speaking.
This course fulfills the additional Communication component area option of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.53 12
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
This course focuses on the theories and exercises in verbal and nonverbal communication with focus on interpersonal relationships. Students improve their interpersonal skills by examining issues involving: language, nonverbal communication, culture, listening, conflict resolution, and self-concept. (Excellent for students entering the fields of health care, education or any occupation with a high level of interpersonal exchange.)
This course fulfills the additional Communication component area option of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.54 12
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
This course focuses on the application of theories and practice of speech communication as applied to business and professional situations. Students learn the fundamental techniques of business and professional presentations, including organizational and other types of communication used in business settings. Emphasis is on critical thinking, nonverbal communication, listening skills, interviewing, group processes and formal presentations in an organizational environment.
This course fulfills the additional Communication component area option of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3-3-0)
CIP: 23.1001.52 12
Offered at:
NLC: Yes
NVC: Yes
PAC: Yes
SAC: Yes
SPC: Yes
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