POL 101 - Introduction to Political Science

1. Describe the major modern political ideologies (liberalism, conservativism, fascism and Marxism, etc.).
2. Compare and contrast the political theories of major political philosophers from Plato and Aristotle to John Rawls and Robert Nozick.
3. Identify different common forms of government found in the world today, especially representative democracy (parliamentary, presidential and semi-presidential), authoritarianism and totalitarianism.
4. Assess the different electoral systems used throughout the world (proportional representation, single-member districts, winner-take-all, majority runoff and the American Electoral College).
5. Explain the contending theories of international relations (realism, liberalism, constructivism and Marxism).

1. Introduction to political science
2. Politics and government
3. Introduction to political philosophy: Plato to John Rawls
4. Introduction to political ideologies: liberalism, conservatism, socialism and fascism
5. Comparative governments
6. Comparative electoral systems
7. Contending theoretical perspectives within international relations

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POL 103 - American Government

1. Recognize major concepts associated with the U.S. American form of government.
2. Explain the causes of the American Revolution and the meaning of the Declaration of Independence.
3. Assess the purpose of political parties within the American political system.
4. Comprehend different theories and models of democracy and their relationship to democracy in the United States.
5. Recognize the roles and interaction of the three branches of government.
6. Expound on the relationship between media and democratic governance.
7. Compare and contrast the United States House of Representatives with the United States Senate.

1. Introduction to Government
2. Introduction to Democratic Theory
3. The Congress
4. The Presidency
5. The Judiciary
6. The Constitution
7. Civil Liberties
8. Civil Rights
9. Political Parties
10. The Media

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POL 110 - State and Local Government

1. Explain the origins and development of the American system of Federalism.
2. Describe the different variables that influence policy making at the national, state and local level.
3. Compare and contrast the structure and institutional arrangements of different state governments.
4. Identify why policies differ between states.
5. Identify the differences between unitary, confederation and federal systems.
6. List the main arguments contained within Federalist #51.
7. Compare and contrast the policy making environments of the national, state and local governments.
8. Explain the constitutional division of power between national, state and local governments.

1. Federalism
2. State constitutions
3. Parties and elections in states
4. State legislatures
5. State executives
6. State courts
7. Making state and local policy
8. Financing state and local government

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POL 115 - The American Constitution

1. Explain the nature and character of judicial decision of the Supreme Court on a range of important subjects (free speech, privacy, states’ rights).
2. Compare and contrast modern Supreme Court decisions within the context of the broader historical traditions of Constitutional law.
3. Aware of the basic philosophical values and traditions embedded within the Constitution.
4. Identify the content of the different sections and articles of the Constitution.
5. Describe the basic operation of the Supreme Court of the United States.
6. Compare and contrast the Articles of Confederation with the United States Constitution.

1. The Articles of Confederation and the Constitutional Convention of 1787
2. Supreme Court decisions concerning the power of government and the jurisdiction between the various branches of government
3. The Bill of Rights and the history of decisions the Court has made with respect to them: freedom of speech, the press, religion, due process in relation to criminal justice and economic regulation, equal protection and the question of race and gender and sexual orientation

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POL 201 - Modern Political Thought

1. Explain the writings of some of the major political theorists of the 20th century.
2. Identify the continuities and cleavages within different political traditions.
3. Compare and contrast how different theorists conceptualize basic political values like freedom, equality, democracy, etc..
4. Assess contemporary politics through the lens of different political theorists and opposing political traditions.

1. Political through from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment (Machiavelli, Luther, Motesquieu, Voltaire, etc)
2. Classical Liberalism (Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, etc)
3. Neoclassical and Welfare Liberalism (Spencer, Green, etc)
4. Conservatism (Burke, de Mastre, etc)
5. Socialism and Communism: Up to Marx (More, Marx and Engles, etc)
6. Socialism and Communism: after Marx (Bernstein, Lenin, Trotsky, etc)
7. Fascism and Nazism (Gobineau, Hitler, etc)
8. Recent developments (post-1960)

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POL 204 - Comparative Politics

1. Define fundamental concepts in the field of comparative politics.
2. Develop familiarity with the political systems of other countries.
3. Apply political concepts to specific country case studies.
4. Define key institutions and make comparisons across different types of political systems.
5. Compare and contrast how political decisions are shaped by institutions and processes in various political systems.
6. Relate comparisons across cases in order to gain a broader and deeper understanding of political events, institutions and processes.
7. Compare and assess the impact of political decisions on individuals and groups in various political systems.
8. Appraise how participation in the political process varies across political systems.
9. Develop ability to categorize states according to the dominant typologies in the field.
10. Describe the basic concepts and steps in conducting research in political science.

1. Analytical techniques of political science
2. Political institutions and power
3. States and nations
4. Democracy: theory and practice
5. Political participation in democracies and non-democracies
6. Political culture
7. Political ideologies
8. Political economy
9. Country case studies (Americas, Africa, Europe, Middle-East and Asia)
10. Countries and leaders

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POL 206 - International Relations

1. Identify the origins and nature of the nation-state system.
2. Compare and contrast the different models of foreign policy analysis and how nation states interact over time.
3. Explain the development and structure of the United Nations.
4. Analyze the international political landscape as it is shaped by globalization and ethnic nationalism.
5. Analyze the theories of “democratic peace” and “liberal peace” as they pertain to international relations.
6. Compare and contrast the basic principles of neoconservative foreign policy with liberalism and realism.
7. Compare and contrast constructivism with more traditional worldviews (i.e. realism, idealism, dependency theory, etc.)

1. Competing conceptualizations of state behavior
2. International political actors (the State, United Nations, WTO, etc.)
3. Globalization
4. Ethnic Nationalism
5. Democratic peace
6. Liberal peace
7. The future of the Nation-State system and its possible replacement
8. US foreign policy (criticism and defense)

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POL 228H - Comparative Cultures & Politics of India and United States

1. Identify culture in Asian and American societies.
2. Explain the concept of democracy.
3. Contrast presidential and parliamentary political systems.
4. Distinguish the impact of culture on major social institutions like family, religion, education and politics.
5. Analyze social problems and issues related to poverty and gender.
6. Devise appropriate research methodologies for a research problem.

1. Material and non-material culture
2. Democracy and human rights
3. Presidential and parliamentary systems
4. Political and social institutions
5. Politics of poverty and gender
6. Research methodology

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POL 229H - Honors Women and Politics Around the World

1. Explain the relationship between gender and politics in different countries of the world.
2. Compare and contrast the status of women world over, while examining their cultural, religious, social and economic context.
3. Identify movements concerning women’s suffrage and women’s rights.
4. Analyze women’s participation in the electoral processes of different electoral systems and their representation in national legislatures & executives.

1. History of Women’s Suffrage.
2. Women’s Representation in Politics.
3. Cultural Context & Explanation
4. Social and Economic Conditions of Women
5. Democracy and Electoral Systems.
6. International Women’s Movements

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PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology

1. Describe how psychology evolved as a science, including ethics as described by the American Psychological Association code of ethics and use of the scientific method and research results.
2. Summarize the career opportunities in the field of psychology.
3. Explain the basic elements of the brain, their functions as part of the nervous system and the role of neurotransmitters in some psychological disorders.
4. Compare and contrast learning in terms of classical and operant conditioning and the cognitive-social approaches.
5. Illustrate the types of memory including encoding, storage and retrieval plus causes and solutions for memory problems.
6. Define intelligence using the major instruments or scales used to measure it.
7. Apply the various motivational approaches to describe how behavior is directed and energized.
8. Define personality, including various theories and approaches used in the study of the structure and development of personality.
9. Analyze the etiology of the most severe forms of psychological disorders and evaluate the various treatment approaches for each. 
10. Summarize the primary concepts of social psychology: bias, social influence, stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, aggression and prosocial behavior.
11. Analyze the major principles and perspectives of psychology and their application to contemporary psychology.

1. Historical antecedents of psychology, college psychology programs and careers for psychology majors
2. Research methods, scientific research and ethical principles of research
3. Biological processes underlying behavior, sensation and perception and states of consciousness
4. Learning, memory, cognition, language and intelligence
5. Motivation and emotion
6. Human development
7. Personality, psychological disorders and treatment of psychological disorders
8. Social psychology, human sexuality and gender
9. Health psychology
10. The major principles of psychology
11. Applications of contemporary psychology

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PSY 106 - Psychology of African Americans

1. Define appropriate theoretical and research approaches dealing with psychological assumptions about African-American personality.
2. Compare and contrast the effects of historical and current social/cultural events on African-American personality.
3. Analyze the effects of proactive African-American religious, philosophical, economic and political initiatives.
4. Summarize the processes and effects of discriminatory thinking and behavior.
5. Define ethical principles of research.
6. Compare the ethics of ethnocentrism by racial or ethnic group.

1. Theoretical and research perspectives and ethical principles of research
2. African and African-American slavery, holocaust and its effects on personality development
3. African-American roots of religious and philosophical thought
4. African-American economic, educational and political organizations and initiatives
5. African-American liberation from mental slavery
6. The process of discriminatory thinking and behavior and their effects
7. African-American leadership and challenges
8. African-American culture, identity and social change

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PSY 107 - Human Relations

1. Analyze the theories of group processes, group norms and group dynamics and ethical principles in group work.
2. Demonstrate self-confidence when dealing with others.
3. Contrast male and female gender roles and sources of these differences.
4. Explain laws dealing with gender.
5. Define cultural diversity and describe the mental and physical challenges and the laws associated with these topics.
6. Demonstrate guidelines for tolerance for individual differences.
7. Debate the needs of the organization versus individual needs.

1. The self
2. Beliefs
3. Values
4. Goals
5. Love
6. Intimate relationships
7. Leadership
8. Work and laws governing work relationships
9. Marriage
10. Sexuality
11. Physical, mental and cultural diversity
12. Ethical principles of research and group work

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PSY 108 - Human Growth and Development

 
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This course combines specific areas of human development, for example, physical, cognitive, emotional and social development and specific developmental time periods: prenatal, infant, toddler, young childhood, middle childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, middle adulthood and older adulthood. Multiple developmental theories plus biological and ecological influence in each period demonstrate how the individual and the individual’s world interact in human development. The history of the study of human development and research methodologies specific to human development are included.

1. Analyze the major physical, cognitive, emotional and social aspects of development at each of the major stages in life.
2. Compare and contrast the major views of development such as the Behavioristic, Psychoanalytical, Cognitive, Ethological, Humanistic, etc.
3. Summarize the major theorists in Developmental Psychology, such as Freud, Piaget, Erikson, Skinner, Vygotsky, Maslow, Jung, etc.
4. Describe the history of the study of human development incorporating the methodologies in developmental research, such as longitudinal studies, cross- sectional studies and cross-sequential studies and ethical principles of research.
5. Define intelligence and compare the major theorists and their measurement instruments across the life span.
6. Explain cultural diversity and identify the physical and mental challenges faced across the life span.
7. Evaluate the effects of poverty on health and personality and solutions to these problems.
8. Evaluate differences among the cognitive theories of development.

1. The history of the study of human development and research design, research methodology and ethical principles of research in developmental studies
2. Theoretical views of development
3. Genetic influences on pre-and post-natal development
4. Infancy health, cognition and personality
5. Early childhood health, cognition and personality
6. Middle childhood health, cognition and personality
7. Adolescence health, cognition and personality
8. Young adulthood health, cognition and personality
9. Middle adulthood health, cognition and personality
10. Late adulthood health, cognition and personality
11. Death and dying, grief and loss

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PSY 109 - Psychology of Women

1. Define the theoretical and research approaches dealing with the psychological assumptions about female personality.
2. Analyze physiological and social/cultural effects on female personality.
3. Compare and contrast the societal pressures on female opportunities in various cultures.
4. Discuss ethical principles of research.
5. Explain several cultural rules for both genders and evaluate the outcome.
6. Analyze the etiology, classification and treatment of psychpathology in women.

1. Theoretical perspectives, research methods and ethical principles of research
2. Gender stereotypes and gender differences
3. Gender and language
4. Development across the life span
5. Abilities, achievements and motivation
6. Women and work
7. Minority women/women in many cultures
8. Biological influences on women’s behavior
9. Women’s physical and mental health issues
10. Female sexuality
11. Victimization of women
12. Women’s political issues/options
13. Women in the health, mental health and criminal justice systems

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PSY 113 - Psychology of Death and Dying

1. Differentiate personal and cultural-religious attitudes toward death and grief.
2. Describe strategies for dealing with terminal illness.
3. Compare and contrast the psychological significance of contemporary funeral and burial rites.
4. Describe the causes, effects and preventive strategies/interventions associated with suicide and other violent deaths.
5. List various community supports dealing with grief.
6. Describe the various research methods and principles of research utilized in death and dying research.
7. Assess the value of human life.

1. Cross-cultural, religious, and historical attitudes toward death
2. Health care systems and death
3. Living with life-threatening illness
4. Euthanasia
5. Forms of grief-therapeutic interventions
6. Funerals and body disposition
7. The law and death
8. Death in the lives of children, adolescents and adults
9. Violent deaths, including suicide, homicide and risk taking behaviors– causes/intervention
10. Beyond death–life after life
11. Research methods and ethical principles of research

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PSY 114 - Human Sexuality

1. Explain the development of gender roles and gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual techniques and behavior patterns over the life span and across cultures.
2. Describe female and male sexual anatomy and physiology, contraception, abortion, sexual diseases and dysfunctions.
3. Identify the elements necessary for attraction, love, relationships and commercial sex.
4. List professional, digital, legal and ethical issues related to sexual behavior to include sexual coercion.
5. Discuss sexual techniques and behavior patterns for the physically and mentally challenged.
6. Evaluate various research methods and the ethics of research methods.
7. Resolve cultural differences of the definitions of sexual deviance.
8. Analyze definition and treatment for sexual dysfunction and deviance.

1. Sexuality in childhood, adolescence and adulthood
2. Female and male anatomy and physiology and the sexual response cycle
3. Contraception, abortion, sexual diseases and dysfunctions
4. Gender identity, gender roles, sexual orientation, sexual techniques and behavior patterns
5. Attraction, love and relationships and commercial sex
6. Sexual coercion
7. Professional, digital, legal and ethical issues
8. Sexual techniques for people who are physically and mentally challenged
9. Research methods for studying human sexuality and the ethics of these methods

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PSY 115 - Stress Management

1. Analyze courses of stress and physical response to stress.
2. Outline the relationship between physical health and mental wellness.
3. Explain the role of endorphins and brain chemistry.
4. Analyze a personal diet and the importance of proper nutrition.
5. Outline the various forms of exercise and the physical benefits of each.
6. Develop a personal program of stress management and exercise.
7. List balance strategies for life’s activities, i.e., work, home, school, etc.

1. Physiological responses to stress
2. Proper nutrition and healthy diet
3. The relationship between mind and body
4. Weight training
5. Strength and endurance
6. Relaxation and breathing techniques
7. Cardiovascular exercise
8. Yoga and meditation
9. Balancing life’s activities

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PSY 116 - Organizational Psychology

1. Analyze the theory and application of motivational and leadership research in organizational psychology.
2. Discuss the application of various legal rulings on supervisory and employee behavior such as affirmative action, rights of those with disabilities and cultural diversity.
3. Develop individual strategies for handling work site dynamics and processes.
4. Define research methods used in organizational psychology and ethical principles of research.
5. Evaluate the criterion for standardized tests, psychological tests and performance appraisals in the work place.
6. Evaluate the value systems of organizations.

1. History of industrial/organizational psychology
2. Psychological research methods and ethical principles
3. Employee selection/retention principles and techniques
4. Psychological testing and performance appraisals
5. Leadership and decision making
6. Motivation, morale, job satisfaction and job involvement
7. Communication, perception, socialization, and group dynamics for all populations including minorities, women, elderly and physically and mentally challenged employees.
8. Working conditions to include stress, safety, violence, substance abuse, digital use rules and health in the workplace.
9. Organizational ethics and responsibilities
10. Cross-cultural organizations-globalization

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PSY 150 - Psychology of Intervention

1. Demonstrate implementing the helping process.
2. Describe various major theoretical approaches to the helping process.
3. Develop a personal approach to the helping process.
4. List causes and sources of stress plus techniques to cope with stress.
5. Demonstrate stress-coping techniques in personal and work situations for oneself and others.
6. Analyze the parameters of various crisis situations then demonstrate integrating crisis techniques per these parameters.
7. List ethical and legal issues involved in helping and crisis situations.
8. Evaluate the value of aggressive versus non-aggressive lifestyle.

1. The helping process
2. The skilled helper
3. Theories of helping, i.e., client-centered, Gestalt, cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic
4. An eclectic view of helping
5. Stress: types, sources and causes
6. Methods of coping with stress
7. Parameters of crisis situations: general overview of emergency situations
8. Parameters of various crisis situations; domestic violence, hospitalization, spousal abuse, child abuse, elder abuse, incestuous families, victims of rape and other violent crimes and suicidal persons
9. Legal and safety issues

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PSY 201 - Educational Psychology

 
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This course explores learning in an educational setting. Topics include theories of learning and teaching, the effects of digital methodologies, nature and development of the child, adolescent and adult learner, creativity, individual difference, standardized testing and classroom and on-line interaction.

1. Define the major theoretical positions central to the field of Educational Psychology.
2. Discuss ethical and practical applications of these theories in contemporary educational settings.
3. Compare parameters differentiating the child, adolescent and adult learner.
4. Analyze the characteristics of good standardized and teacher-made learning assessments.
5. Demonstrate classroom discipline strategies.
6. Analyze legal mandates for teachers and educational institutions.
7. Categorize the requirements for teacher licensing exams.
8. Explain methods of research and the ethics governing research.
9. Discuss the value of dedication to teaching.
10. Compare on-line, in-class and hybrid learning strategies.

1. Major educational development theories
2. Diversity: racial, ethnic, gender, physical and mental challenges
3. Learning, motivational, and classroom management theories
4. Characteristics used to evaluate standardized and teacher-made learning assessments
5. State and national licensing exams for teachers
6. On-line and classroom learning and discipline strategies
7. Federal and state laws regarding education
8. Research methods in educational psychology
9. Ethics in research, the classroom, school systems and with parents
10. Teacher burnout

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PSY 202 - Social Psychology

 
Description
This course is the study of individuals in their social and cultural setting.  Perception and judgment of social events, the socialization process, attitudes, values, social interaction, the individual in the group and the influences of personal and on-line culture on the development of personality are investigated.

1. Describe how scientific methodology and ethical research are applied to the study of human and social behavior.
2. Analyze the behavior of the individual as a function of social stimuli.
3. Explain social thinking - how we view ourselves and others.
4. Apply insights gained through Social Psychology to everyday life.
5. Contrast male and female gender roles and discuss causes of these differences.
6. Interpret the effects of cultural diversity, physical and mental challenges on social behavior.
7. Evaluate the application of social behavior in the health and criminal justice system.
8. Appraise humanitarianism as a social value.

1. Scientific methodology, ethical research and Social Psychology
2. Social beliefs
3. Attribution
4. Behavior and attitudes
5. Social cognition
6. Cultural influences in person and on-line
7. Conformity
8. Persuasion
9. Group influence
10. Prejudice
11. Aggression
12. Attraction
13. Altruism
14. Cultural diversity
15. Health and criminal justice systems

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PSY 203 - Psychology of Adjustment

 
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This course examines the personality dynamics and affective behavior of the normal individual. Emphasis is on various personality theories and their application. Discussed are facets of interpersonal relationships and factors relating to personal and online relationships, frustration, conflict, anxiety, guilt, individual differences, and the prevention and therapy for the deterioration of adjustment.

1. Compare theories and research on normal personality and affective development and their application.
2. Examine elements of in-person and online interpersonal relationships.
3. Apply theories of adjustment deterioration, its prevention and therapy.
4. Synthesize the effects of diversity, physical and mental challenges on adjustment.
5. Evaluate how integrity relates to adjustment.
6. Evaluate theories of career development.

1. Psychosocial development and the development of self
2. Dealing with death, loss and grief
3. Moral and ethical development
4. Gender identity, gender roles, sexuality and intimate relationships
5. Attraction, love, happiness, loneliness and solitude
6. Adjustment deterioration theories, prevention and therapy
7. Sources of stress and stress management
8. Career identity development and work
9. Antipathy, anger, aggression, frustration, conflict, grief, anxiety and guilt
10. On-line relationships

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PSY 204 - Adolescent Psychology

 
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This course examines the physical,emotional, moral, mental and social development of adolescents. Emphasis is on the personal use of information in adolescent experiences such as in-class and on-line school, career, peers, digital and family relationships.

1. Analyze the physical, emotional, moral and intellectual developmental patterns of adolescents and their interaction.
2. Evaluate the cultural forces that interact with adolescent development.
3. Summarize types of adolescent mental illness and evaluate therapy options.
4. Describe the interaction of cultural diversity, physical and mental challenges and their effect on adolescents.
5. Analyze research and the ethics of research in adolescent psychology.
6. Synthesize adolescent commitment to value systems.

1. Historical perspective on adolescent psychology
2. Research methods and the ethics of research
3. Biological processes and physical development
4. Cognitive development and social cognition
5. Cultural diversity, physical and mental challenges
6. Family, peer and school relationships
7. Adolescents and the criminal justice system
8. Self and identity
9. Gender and sexuality
10. Online learning and relationships
11. Moral development, values and religion
12. Achievement, careers and work
13. Mental problems and therapy
14. Health, stress and coping

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PSY 208 - Abnormal Psychology

 
Description
This course explores the psychological and physiological dynamics behind mental illnesses. Various psychological theories are integrated and provide a comprehensive framework for understanding mental illness.

1. Describe the science of contemporary abnormal psychology.
2. Discriminate the various major psychological disorders including known or theorized origins, symptoms, dynamics and treatment.
3. Differentiate the scientific approaches to studying abnormal behavior.
4. Identify the challenges of sufferers of mental disorders.
5. List the legal requirements and ethical principles in abnormal psychology.
6. Describe how cultural diversity and physical challenges interact with mental challenges and their treatment.
7. Describe ways to develop societal respect for people with mental challenges.

1. Brief history of the definitions and study of abnormality
2. The major theories of abnormality
3. Diagnostic criteria
4. Research in abnormality
5. The major mental health disorders, including anxiety, mood and personality disorders
6. Chemical dependency
7. Disorders of infancy, childhood and adolescence, early, middle and late adulthood
8. Legal issues and hospitalization
9. Various cultural definitions of abnormality

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PSY 210 - Child Psychology

 
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This course is a study of the child’s physical/biological, cognitive and psychosocial growth under a variety of environmental conditions. Topics include theories of development, physical/biological development, cognitive development and theories of personality formation, normal and abnormal development.

1. Explain the physical, emotional, moral and intellectual developmental patterns of children.
2. Explain the interrelatedness of the physical, emotional, moral and intellectual domains on the development of children.
3. Analyze the role of cultural forces that interact with child development.
4. Describe the educational challenges of children, including achievement.
5. Describe mental illness of and therapy options for children.
6. Explain the scientific method and various research methods used by researchers of children, including the ethical guidelines and implications of using children as subjects in research.
7. Compare and contrast gender identity development and the role that it plays in children’s overall development.
8. Describe the process of moral development in children.
9. Explain the issues relevant to peer relationships and conflict between and among children.
10. Describe some basic skills in relating to children.
11. Describe the influence of parents and the effects and outcomes of various parenting styles.
12. Explain various effective discipline approaches.
13. Analyze the value of children in several cultures.

1. Historical perspective on child psychology
2. Research methods
3. Biological processes and physical development
4. Cognitive development and social cognition
5. Information processing and intelligence
6. Family relationships, parenting styles and types of discipline
7. Peers: friendships and conflicts
8. School, educational problems and solutions
9. Culture
10. Self and identity development
11. Gender
12. Sexuality
13. Moral development and values
14. Achievement
15. Atypical development and treatment and therapy
16. Health, stress and coping

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PSY 211 - Applied Psychology:Current Issues in Psychology

1. Evaluate research journals related to applied psychology including their research methods and ethics.
2. Apply basic scientific research and statistical procedures.
3. Apply techniques of observation to consumer behavior.
4. Distinguish biological, cognitive, emotional and social psychological issues.
5. Define skills which are applied to the treatment of behavior disorders.
6. Explain joy and how to integrate it into life.

1. Research methods and ethical principles of research
2. Theories of personality and their applications
3. Cognitive development
4. Theories of perception and their applications
5. Theories of motivation and their applications
6. Theories of abnormality and their treatment strategies

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PSY 212 - Psychology of Developmental Disabilities

 
Description
This course reviews the effects physical and mental challenges/disabilities have on the individual, family, education, employment and public accomondations. Coping skills, technological and online supports, professional issues, and federal laws dealing with disabling conditions, such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Americans with Disabilities Act are included. Emphasis is on research and support techniques for people with disabilities, their families, schools, employers and public accommodations. Ethical issues are also considered.

1. Define causes and treatments of major disabilities.
2. Describe the technological supports and coping/compensation skills required for the person and the person’s family, school, employer and public accommodations.
3. Apply the legal requirements regarding education, employment and public accommodations for people with physical and mental challenges.
4. Outline professional issues that support personnel encounter with this population, their families and employers.
5. Identify legal and ethical issues related to persons with physical disabilities.
6. Identify legal and ethical issues related to research with persons with physical disabilities.
7. Prioritize ways to resolve conflicts among families and providers and people with disabilities.
8. Explain technological advances that assist this population and ways to procure them.

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1. Physical and psychological needs of persons with physical and mental challenges
2. Psychological reactions and adjustment to congenital vs adventitious disabilities
3. Working with families, schools, public accommodations and employers of persons with physical and mental challenges
4. Expectations and identity issues for persons with disabilities
5. Resources for persons with disabilities, their families, educators, employers and public accommodations
6. Professional issues for support personnel dealing with this population
7. Ethical and legal considerations regarding persons with disabilities
8. Ethical and legal considerations related to research with persons with physical disabilities
9. Technological advances and procurement strategies for the technological advances for this population

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PSY 214 - Psychology of Adulthood

 
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This course studies physical, cognitive, emotional and social issues from young adulthood to the last years of life. Topics include significant adult-life crises, coping strategies, marital status, vocational choice, the family and sexuality.

1. Define personal identity as an adult.
2. Analyze early, middle and late adulthood’s physical and mental health issues, neurocognitive changes, social adjustments, grandparenting, financial issues and retirement.
3. Describe the grief processes.
4. Explain the scientific method and various research methods used by researchers of adults, including the ethical guidelines and implications of using adults as subjects in research.
5. List standards for child, adolescent and adult behavior

1. The meaning of adulthood
2. Development of intimacy
3. Value of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren
4. Shared roles in marriage and partnerships
5. Physical, mental, cognitive and emotional changes in adulthood
6. What it means to be old
7. Financial and lifestyle adjustments in adulthood and retirement
8. Stereotyping of the aged
9. Living arrangements and community services available for the aged
10. Preparing to die
11. Bereavement in families
12. Research methods and ethical principles of research

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• Culture Society & Citzenship

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PSY 216 - Psychology in the Movies

 
Description
This course provides an overview of various forms of mental illness.  Discussion is complemented by the use of full-length movies.  Symptoms and treatments of mental disorders are discussed and compared with their portrayal in the movies.

1. Describe the science of contemporary abnormal psychology.
2. Analyze the current classification scheme for mental disorders.
3. List major categories of mental disorders and their symptoms.
4. List treatment options for various mental disorders.
5. Describe accuracies and inaccuracies in the portrayal of mental disorders in the movies.
6. Analyze how cultural diversity and physical challenges interact with mental challenges and their treatment and how these are portrayed in the movies.
7. Compare treatment options and discuss legal and ethical issues and how they are presented in the movies.
8. Identify ways to encourage acceptance, compassion and understanding toward those suffering from mental disorders.

 Listed Topics

1. Classification of mental disorders
2. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
3. Treatment and therapy options
4. Legal and ethical issues

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Culture Society & Citizenship

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PSY 230 - Counseling the Addict

 
Description
This course provides an in-depth look at counseling techniques as they relate to drug and alcohol use. Topics include case management, intervention techniques and assessment.

1. Identify types of treatment: individual, group and twelve steps currently used in the field for addiction.
2. Demonstrate assessment and case management models.
3. Define the role the family plays in the etiology and treatment of all addiction.
4. Discuss other addictive disorders including gambling, workaholism, exercise, sex, financial, nicotine and eating disorders.
5. Define the concept of codependency.
6. Define research methods and ethical principles of research with this population.

1. Treatment modalities for individuals and families impacted by drug and alcohol use
2. Assessment and case management
3. Family roles and codependency
4. Prevention, cessation and relapse
5. Current interventions used in treatment
6. Methods and ethical principles of research

• Communiction
• Culture Society & Citizenship

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PSY 240 - Health Psychology

 
Description
Health psychology is the study of biopsychosocial processes in health, illness and health care. This course is an investigation into the unity of the mind and body and their combined role in healing.  Students will explore the mind’s role in illness, the impact of negative emotion, the placebo effect and effective methods of treatment.

1. Describe the principles of mind-body medicine.
2. Research the underlying premise of mind/body medicine.
3. Explain the role of emotions in illness.
4. Discuss the impact of stress on the immune system.
5. Differentiate the impact of the mind and emotions on various body systems: circulatory, respiratory, endocrine,  digestive, lymphatic, muscular, nervous, reproductive, skeletal and excretory systems.
6. Describe the impact of stress on the cardiovascular system.
7. Identify the treatments available within integrative medicine to address illnesses at the mind-body level.
8. Discuss the role a support system plays in health.
9. Describe the role of psychotherapy in creating optimism, hope and control.

1. Research design, research methodology and ethical principles of research in health psychology
2. Theoretical views on the role of health psychology
3. Genetic influences on health and mental health
4. The biopsychosocial model
5. The role of stress on health-related ailments
6. Primary prevention and positive psychology
7. Biological foundations of health and illness
8. Exercise, sleep and injury prevention
9. Nutrition, obesity and eating disorders
10. Cardiovascular disease and diabetes
11. Cancer and HIV/AIDS
12. Substance use, abuse and addiction
13. Pain
14. The role of health psychology in health care settings and integrative medicine

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Information Literacy

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PSY 270 - Statistics for Behavioral and Social Sciences

 
Description
This course introduces concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics used in the behavioral and social sciences. It includes: central tendency, variability and distributions; correlation, regression, chi square and other non-paramentic tests; hypothesis testing and sampling; type I error, type II error, confidence intervals and power; statistical packages and their application to hypothesis testing.

1. Analyze statistical choices in published research.
2. Compute and interpret statistical formula.
3. Identify the uses and limits of specific statistics.
4. Choose appropriate statistics for analyzing data.
5. Analyze the type of data that is appropriate for hypothetical research studies.
6. Perform statistical analysis using software packages.
7. Describe the relationship between samples and populations.
8. Identify levels of measurement and statistics appropriate for the levels of measurement: nominal, ordinal, interval and ratio.
9. Describe the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics.

1. Samples and populations
2. Levels of measurement, chi square tests for nominal data, non-paramentic tests for ordinal data
3. Using frequency distributions to summarize data
4. Measures of central tendency and dispersion
5. Z-scores and z-test
6. The standard normal curve and elementary probability
7. Correlation coefficients and regression
8. Proportion of variance
9. Null and alternative hypotheses and hypothesis testing
10. Type I and type II error
11. Single sample t-test, independent samples t-test, related samples t-test
12. Effect size
13. One-way within subjects ANOVA, one-way between subjects ANOVA
14. Post-hoc tests

• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
• Technological Competence

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PSY 290 - Research Methods and Applications

 
Description
This course explores scientific research methodology of the behavioral sciences covering descriptive, correlational, quasi-experimental, experimental, single IV, basic factorial and single case designs. The scientific method is used to study group and individual attitudes and behavior. Topics include research ethics, establishing construct plus internal and external validity, sampling techniques, research error, control of variables and data analysis by statistical methods. Students also study methods of conducting a literature review, generating ideas and hypotheses, collecting, grouping, analyzing and reporting research findings, experience running labs and debriefing “live” subjects.

1. Retrieve materials from research journals and other sources of scientific research.
2. Define the various kinds of research methods/designs employed in behavioral science studies and ethical principles of research.
3. Analyze methods of maintaining validity and manipulating variables plus analyzing data.
4. Write research proposals and reports using the accepted journal format.
5. Describe ways to address deceptions and abdications in research.

1. Goals and limitations of research
2. Library and other informational tools to develop a literature review
3. Research designs
4. Sampling
5. Construct validity, external validity, internal validity and reliability
6. Experimental control measures
7. Hypothesis formulation
8. Research error
9. Hypothesis testing
10. The formal proposal and report
11. Ethical principles of research
12. Running experiments and debriefing subjects

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Information Literacy
• Communication

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RTT 101 - Introduction to Radiation Therapy

 
Description
This is an introduction to the principles of radiation therapy. The student learns the duties and responsibilities of a radiation therapist and the types of equipment and procedures used in patient care. The laboratory portion of this course focuses on performance of basic patient care skills and utilization of immobilization.  This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Examine the basic principles of cancer and cancer pathology
2. Categorize equipment used for radiation therapy treatment and demonstrate thier uses
3. Explain basic principles of radiation for therapeutic treatment
4. Apply techniques of proper infection control practices
5. Identify surface anatomy to demonstrate proper body mechanics and patient positioning techniques
6. Perform patient assessments to interpret and document accurately in medical record
7. Justify ethical principles applicable to the healthcare setting
8. Demonstrate proper body mechanics to perform various treatment procedural set-ups
9. Outline the process of x-ray production

1. Overview of cancer and pathology
2. Immobilization devices
3. Body mechanics
4. Medical imaging and x-ray production
5. Legal and ethical principles
6. Infection control
7. Emergencies in healthcare
8. Surface anatomy and positioning
9. Treatment procedures
10. Other treatment modalities
11. Patient assessment, care and education
12. The medical record and charting

• Communication
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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RTT 102 - Fundamentals of Radiation Therapy

1. Identify and discuss the principles and practice procedures of radiation therapy technology.
2. Identify and discuss basic treatment and simulation equipment in radiation therapy.
3. Identify formulas and perform simple dose calculations.
4. Identify and discuss the theory, operation, applications, and limitations of radiation detection devices.
5. Explain importance of radiation safety procedures and quality assurance standards in radiation therapy clinical and technical areas.
6. Discuss the significance of treatment outcomes for patient care.

1. Pre-treatment and treatment procedures
2. Conventional Terminology/Nomenclature in Radiation Therapy
3. Basic Dosimetry
4. Conventional and CT Simulators
5. Linear Accelerators
6. Basic radiation therapy dosimetry and dose calculations
7. Measurement of ionizing radiation
8. Measurement of radiation absorbed dose in tissue equivalent material
9. Radiation Safety and Protection
10. Quality Assurance/Improvement Standards

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RTT 112C - Fundamentals of Radiation Therapy Clinical

1. Prepare treatment room with correct positioning and immobilization devices.
2. Perform simple patient set-up techniques.
3. Utilize proper body mechanics when assisting patients.
4. Assess patients for side effects.
5. Assist with fabrication of patient shielding.
6. Interpret blood value reports.
7. Utilize radiation safety techniques.
8. Perform morning warm up quality assurance procedures.
9. Perform basic knowledge/skills treatment competencies.
10. Complete patient case studies.

1. Evaluations & Competencies
2. Radiation Safety Techniques
3. Case Studies
4. Quality Assurance

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RTT 120C - Applied Radiation Therapy 1

 
Description
Ten weeks of practicum in a clinical facility, participating in the duties performed by a radiation therapist. The student observes the initial clinical evaluation of the patient and aids in treatment planning and follow-up. Under supervision, the student positions, plans, and treats the patient, calculates and records dosage, checks the patient’s treatment records, and observes the patient in a routine follow-up. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students will be charged for radiation badges.

1. Perform basic knowledge/skills treatment competencies.
2. Perform advanced knowledge/skills treatment competencies.
3. Perform basic knowledge/skills simulation competencies.
4. Differentiate between hand calculations and computer dosimetry.
5. Utilize proper body mechanics to assist patients.
6. Construct beam fabrication shields.
7. Evaluate and assess patient’s daily condition before treatment.
8. Practice radiation protection and safety techniques.
9. Perform morning QA warm up procedures.
10. Complete patient case study reports.

1. Evaluations
2. Treatment and Simulation Competencies
3. Dosimetry Workbook
4. Case Study Outline
5. Clinical Quiz Outline
6. Quality Assurance & Radiation Safety
7. Patient Care Review

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RTT 201 - Theoretical Radiation Therapy 1

1. Identify and describe major components of therapy equipment.
2. Perform advanced hand dosimetry utilizing axial plane slices.
3. Identify brachytherapy radioactive materials used for implants.
4. Calculate for external beam photons, electron beams and brachytherapy.
5. Define, describe and discuss components of a quality control management program.
6. Distinguish between safe and hazardous equipment operation.

1. Simulator, treatment, and treatment planning equipment and procedures
2. Immobilization & Contours
3. Calibrations for PDD, TAR, TPR, TMR
4. Inhomogeniety Calculations
5. Wedges and Compensators
6. Irregular Field Calculations
7. Rotational Therapy
8. Photon and Electron Beam Therapy
9. Brachytherapy Materials and Implant Techniques
10. Quality Control Measures

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RTT 202C - Radiation Therapy Clinical Practicum 1

1. Perform basic knowledge/skills treatment competencies.
2. Perform advanced knowledge/skills treatment competencies.
3. Perform basic knowledge/skills simulation competencies.
4. Perform advanced knowledge/skills simulation competencies.
5. Access and interpret patient’s treatment chart.
6. Utilize good body mechanics in assisting patients.
7. Utilize radiation safety techniques.
8. Construct custom beam fabrication shields.
9. Complete case studies.
10. Perform hand calculations and correlate computer dosimetry.
11. Interpret pertinent blood value reports on medical charts.
12. Perform morning warm up and quality assurance procedures.

1. Equipment and Computers
2. Patient Charting
3. Evaluations and Competencies
4. Treatment Planning
5. Case Studies
6. Radiation Safety and QA
7. Dosimetry

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RTT 203 - Radiation Therapy Technology 1

1. Identify and discuss the policies and procedures of the educational program.
2. Identify and define oncology principles and the multidisciplinary approach to treatment.
3. Identify the function of all radiation therapy equipment components.
4. Define and describe key radiation therapy terminology and procedures.
5. Identify and discuss the medico-legal aspects of health care.
6. Define and describe importance of radiation safety and protection.
7. Identify and define various components of a quality assurance/management program.
8. Define concepts of dosimetry and perform simple dose calculations.

1. Role of the Radiation Therapist
2. Scope of Practice
3. Detection and Diagnosis of Cancer
4. Medico-Legal Aspects & Code of Ethics
5. Treatment Procedures & Equipment
6. Calibrations
7. Simulation Techniques
8. Immobilization and Positioning
9. Radiation Safety & Protection
10. Quality Assurance/Management
11. Record Keeping
12. Dose Calculations

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RTT 204C - Clinical Radiation Therapy 1

1. Perform basic knowledge/skill treatment competencies.
2. Perform advanced knowledge/skill treatment competencies.
3. Perform basic knowledge/skill simulation competencies.
4. Perform advanced knowledge/skill simulation competencies.
5. Access and interpret patient’s treatment chart.
6. Utilize good body mechanics in assisting patients.
7. Demonstrate radiation protection and safety techniques.
8. Construct beam fabrication shields.
9. Interpret pertinent blood value reports.
10. Assess patient daily for treatment readiness.
11. Complete patient case study reports.
12. Perform morning warm and quality assurance procedures.

1. Equipment and Computers
2. Patient Charting
3. Evaluations and Competencies
4. Treatment Planning
5. Radiation Safety and Quality Assurance
6. Quiz Requirements
7. Case Study Requirements

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RTT 211 - Theoretical Radiation Therapy 2

1. Identify and describe computer treatment planning techniques for external beam and brachytherapy.
2. Demonstrate understanding of advanced planning concepts by body system.
3. Identify and describe common tumorcidal doses, fractionation schedules, field placement borders, common routes of spread and techniques allowing reduction of dose to critical normal structures.
4. Develop and apply problem solving as it relates to advanced dosimetry and hand calculations.
5. Differentiate between external beams and implant radiotherapy.
6. Apply quality assurance/improvement standards to treatment planning.
7. Examine the purpose and function of record and verify systems.
8. Develop multiple treatment plans using standard case study approach.

1. Computer treatment planning advanced concepts
2. Positioning and Immobilization Tools
3. Simulators and Linear Accelerators
4. Electronic Charting Systems
5. Computer software differences
6. 3 Dimensional Treatment Plans
7. Cross Sectional Anatomy
8. Photon and Electron Beams
9. Brachytherapy
10. Treatment Volumes and Doses
11. Critical Structures and Side Effects

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RTT 212C - Radiation Therapy Clinical Practicum 2

1. Perform basic knowledge/skills treatment competencies
2. Perform advanced knowledge/skills treatment competencies
3. Perform basic knowledge/skills simulation competencies
4. Perform advanced knowledge/skills simulation competencies
5. Evaluate patient on a daily basis for treatment readiness
6. Access and interpret patient’s treatment chart
7. Construct custom beam fabrication shields
8. Perform dose calculations and correlate to computer dosimetry
9. Practice radiation protection and safety techniques
10. Perform QA warm up procedures
11. Complete patient case study reports

1. Patient Charting
2. QA Warm Up
3. Evaluations
4. Quiz Outlines
5. Treatment & Simulation Competencies
6. Dosimetry Workbook
7. Radiation Safety Procedures
8. Case Study Reports

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RTT 213 - Radiation Therapy Technology 2

1. Perform advanced hand dosimetry and dose calculations.
2. Recognize and identify computer treatment planning techniques for external beam and brachytherapy.
3. Differentiate between photon and electron beam treatment techniques.
4. Differentiate between external beams and implant radiotherapy planning.
5. Demonstrate understanding of advanced treatment planning concepts by body system.
6. Apply radiation safety and quality assurance standards to patient treatment planning.
7. Examine the purpose and function of record and verify electronic charting systems.
8. Develop multiple treatment plans using standard case study approach.

1. Computer treatment planning advanced concepts
2. Positioning and Immobilization Tools
3. Linear Accelerators
4. Record and Verify Electronic Charting Systems
5. Treatment Planning Computer Software Differences
6. 3 Dimensional Treatment Plans
7. Treatment Volumes and Doses
8. Cross Sectional Anatomy
9. Photon and Electron Beam Calibrations
10. Brachytherapy
11. Wedges and Compensators
12. Inhomogenieties
13. Field Separation
14. Irregular Fields
15. Critical Structures and Side Effects

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RTT 214C - Clinical Radiation Therapy 2

1. Perform basic knowledge/skills treatment competencies.
2. Perform advanced knowledge/skills treatment competencies.
3. Perform basic knowledge/skills simulation competencies.
4. Perform advanced knowledge/skills simulation competencies.
5. Evaluate patient on a daily basis for treatment readiness.
6. Access and interpret patient’s treatment chart.
7. Perform hand calculations and correlate computer dosimetry.
8. Construct custom beam fabrication shields.
9. Practice radiation protection and safety techniques.
10. Perform QA warm up procedures.
11. Complete patient case study reports.

1. Patient Charting
2. QA Warm Up
3. Evaluations
4. Quiz Outlines & Dosimetry Workbook
5. Treatment Competencies
6. Case Study Reports
7. Simulation Competencies
8. Radiation Safety Procedures

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RTT 215 - Medical Imaging and Simulation

1. Identify and describe human structure relating to medical imaging.
2. Recognize and identify anatomical landmarks.
3. Identify and describe image characteristics, techniques, and processing.
4. Define and describe quality indicators in medical imaging equipment.
5. Define and describe simple and complex immobilization techniques and equipment.
6. Perform a patient contour on a phantom.
7. Present a complete case study on a patient undergoing simulation and treatment planning procedures.

1. Image Characteristics
2. Skeletal system anatomy in multiple planes
3. Medical Imaging Equipment and Procedures
4. Simulation Procedures and Equipment
5. CT Specific Terminology: CT Hounsfield Units and Field of View
6. Quality Control Indicators as part of a Quality Management Program

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RTT 218 - Radiation Oncology

1. Define and describe terminology related to neoplasia and neoplasms.
2. Differentiate between benign and malignant neoplasms.
3. Define and describe carcinogenesis.
4. Differentiate between etiology and epidemiology of malignant neoplasms.
5. Define and describe tumor classification based on histology and tumor characteristics.
6. Define and describe the multidisciplinary approach to treatment of malignant neoplasms.

1. Cancer detection and prevention
2. Types of cancer
3. Grading and staging of tumors
4. Karnofsky performance scale
5. Treatment options
6. Direct extension, hemopoetic and lymphatic spread
7. Prognosis

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RTT 219 - Radiation Seminar

1. Employ research writing skills.
2. Demonstrate oral communication skills.
3. Identify motives or causes of current health care trends.
4. Interpret job descriptions and organizational flow charts.
5. Formulate job search skills as they pertain to the Radiation Therapy profession.

1. Hospice Care
2. Death and Dying
3. Managed Care/Risk Management
4. Gerontology and Elder Care
5. Hospital and Departmental Organization
6. Resume and Interviewing Skills
7. Case Studies – Radiation Therapy Patients
8. Research Paper – Oncology Topic of Student’s Choice

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RTT 220C - Radiation Therapy Externship

 
Description
This course is a combination of classroom lecture/lab and clinical externship for the degree student completing the program in radiation therapy technology. The student will be afforded the opportunity, under direct supervision, to perform the duties and learn the responsibilities of a radiation therapist. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students will be charged for radiation badges.

1. Perform advanced knowledge/skill treatment competencies
2. Calculate dosage
3. Evaluate patient on a daily basis for treatment readiness
4. Access and interpret patient’s treatment chart
5. Perform hand calculations and correlate computer dosimetry
6. Construct custom beam fabrication shields
7. Utilize radiation protection and safety techniques
8. Perform quality assurance procedures
9. Complete case studies.

1. Oncology Review
2. Quality Assurance
3. Brachytherapy
4. Treatment Planning Techniques
5. Simulation Competencies
6. Treatment Competencies
7. Pt. Care Review
8. Case Study Outline
9. Side Effects Review
10. Radiobiology Review
11. Dosimetry Workbook
12. Radiation Protection
13. Board Review

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RTT 221C - Radiation Therapy Externship

 
Description
This course is a combination of classroom lecture and clinical externship for the certificate student completing the Radiation Therapy Technology Program. Under direct supervision, the student will gain knowledge and experience in advanced/complex techniques utilized in cancer treatment. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students will be charged for radiation badges.

1. Perform advanced knowledge/skill treatment competencies
2. Calculate dosage
3. Evaluate patient on a daily basis for treatment readiness
4. Access and interpret patient’s treatment chart
5. Perform hand calculations and correlate computer dosimetry
6. Construct custom beam fabrication shields
7. Utilize radiation protection and safety techniques
8. Perform quality assurance procedures
9. Complete case studies.

1. Oncology Review
2. Treatment Competencies
3. Pt. Care Review
4. Quality Assurance
5. Simulation Competencies
6. Side Effects Review
7. Brachytherapy
8. Case Study Outline
9. Radiobiology Review
10. Treatment Planning Techniques
11. Board Review
12. Dosimetry Workbook

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MRI 601 - MRI Safety

1. Describe MRI safety techniques and apply screening methods as required by the medical services industry.
2. Analyze patient care conditions while understanding MRI precautions and monitoring methods before, during and after scanning procedures.
3. Discuss various safety personnel practices within an MRI suite.

1. Patient care and safety
2. Ancillary personnel
3. Preparations
4. Imaging center
5. Metal fragments
6. Magnetic field
7. Screening questionnaire
8. Mechanical devices
9. Clearances by the FDA
10. Magnetic field systems

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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RAD 107 - Radiologic Technology 1

1. Describe and name the major components of radiography and the profession.
2. Define the functions of the radiographer.
3. Manipulate radiographic equipment for various X-ray procedures.
4. Examine the major procedural categories in radiology departments required for patient care services.
5. Formulate basic radiographic technical factors utilized to produce the X-ray beam.
6. Determine appropriate radiation protection measures for patient care and safety.

1. HeRadiographer credentialing
2. Hospital and imaging center scheme
3. Radiology department protocols
4. Accreditation agencies for radiology professions
5. Patient care techniques
6. Medical terminology
7. Universal precautions
8. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
9. Radiation hazards
10. X-ray unit components
11. Interactions of the X-ray beam
12. Process radiograph
13. Basic body positioning
14. Clinical observation
15. Patient transfer techniques
16. Scope of Practice Standards and Laws

• Technological Competence
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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RAD 108C - Radiologic Technology Clinical 1

1. Identify basic X-ray procedures to be performed.
2. Apply basic skills necessary to function with a radiographer.
3. Manipulate radiographic equipment for various X-ray procedures.
4. Generate necessary medical requisitions/forms to document procedural categories in radiology departments required for patient care services.
5. Formulate basic radiographic technical factors utilized to produce the X-ray beam under supervision.
6. Determine and apply appropriate radiation protection measures for patient care and safety for all assigned examinations.

1. Department protocols
2. Requisition evaluation
3. Facility readiness
4. Rapport with patients and staff
5. Radiographic equipment
6. Medical terminology
7. Universal precautions
8. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
9. Radiation hazards
10. X-ray unit components
11. Processing images
12. Patient Bill of Rights
13. Radiographic positioning
14. Physician teams

• Communication
• Technological Competence

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RAD 157 - Radiologic Technology 2

1. Manipulate technical factors influencing and controlling image sharpness and recorded detail.
2. Evaluate radiographic quality of all image formations produced.
3. Manipulate radiographic equipment for various complex X-ray procedures.
4. Identify principles of analog and digital film quality for human anatomy of interest.
5. Formulate complex radiographic technical factors utilized to produce the X-ray beam.
6. Classify appropriate radiation protection measures for patient categories.
7. Employ radiation safety measures at all times for assigned examinations.

 Listed Topics

1. Equipment manipulation
2. Technique formations
3. Image characteristics
4. Analog vs digital
5. Radiographic equipment
6. Medical terminology
7. Universal precautions
8. Nonosseous systems
9. Radiation hazards
10. Complex X-ray unit components
11. Processing images
12. Imaging modalities
13. Radiographic positioning
14. Trauma care

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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RAD 158C - Radiologic Technology Clinical 2

 
Description
This course provides the student with clinical experience, knowledge and practice in radiographic positioning with emphasis on the more complex procedures associated with the skull and thorax. The student is expected to demonstrate, analyze and apply knowledge of factors that influence radiographic quality as well as manipulate those factors. The student works under direct supervision of a certified technologist and Radiologist. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students will be charged for radiation badges.

1. Identify the radiographic anatomy of X-ray procedures performed.
2. Convert latent X-ray images into visible images utilizing various processing modalities.
3. Manipulate radiographic equipment for various complex X-ray procedures.
4. Solve patient care questions with assistance from qualified staff.
5. Formulate complex radiographic technical factors that produce the X-ray beam.
6. Classify appropriate radiation protection measures for patient categories.
7. Employ radiation safety measures at all times for assigned examinations.
8. Critique radiographs for image quality.
9. Generate X-ray reports as required by assigned clinical staff.

1. Equipment manipulation
2. Technique formations
3. Image characteristics
4. Analog vs digital
5. Radiographic equipment
6. Medical terminology
7. Universal precautions
8. Nonosseous systems
9. Radiation hazards
10. Complex X-ray unit components
11. Processing images
12. Imaging modalities
13. Radiographic positioning
14. Trauma care
15. Patient variables
16. Accessory devices

• Communication
• Information Literacy

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RAD 207 - Radiologic Technology 3

1. Identify cell structures.
2. Explain the important functions of organic and inorganic compounds which exist in cells.
3. List the various physical characteristics of DNA and RNA.
4. Describe the processes of mitosis and meiosis. 
5. Determine how cells are affected by the process of energy transfer.
6. Classify cells types.
7. Examine effects of ionizing radiation upon the cell.
8. Describe selective and general angiographic studies.
9. Compare basic radiographic procedures of nonskeletal areas of the body to more complex imaging modalities.
10. Identify analog and digital complex images produced in radiology departments.

 Listed Topics

1. Human cell types
2. Linear energy transfer (LET) and relative biological effectiveness (RBE)
3. Analog vs digital images
4. Mitosis and meiosis
5. Chemical and biological damages
6. Direct and indirect affects to DNA
7. Law of Bergonie and Tribondeau
8. Radiation hazards
9. Special procedures
10. Radiation biology
11. Processing images
12. Imaging modalities
13. Radiographic positioning
14. Trauma care
15. Contrast agents
16. Accessory devices
17. Seldinger Technique
18. Operative C-ARM Procedures

• Information Literacy
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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RAD 208C - Radiologic Technology Clinical 3

1. Identify the full range of positions for the spinal column and the digestive system.
2. Identify complex analog and digital images as produced in radiology departments.
3. Produce radiographs that display proper technical factors to demonstrate pathology.
4. Manipulate basic and complex analog and digital X-ray equipment.
5. Scrutinize image formations necessary for Radiologists to diagnose disease and injury.
6. Utilize equipment for complex procedures.
7. Classify pathological conditions.
8. Examine radiographs that demonstrate appropriate image formations.
9. Describe selective and general angiographic studies with clinical staff.
10. Produce basic and complex radiographs of procedures assigned by Radiologists.

1. Spinal column
2. Digestive system
3. Radiographic pathology
4. Analog vs digital
5. Patient care tasks
6. Maintaining facilities
7. Accessory devices
8. Portable machines
9. Radiation hazards
10. Special procedures
11. Processing images
12. Imaging modalities
13. Radiographic positioning
14. Trauma care
15. Contrast agents
16. Special devices
17. Seldinger Technique
18. Operative C-ARM Procedures

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Technological Competence

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RAD 217 - Radiologic Technology 4

1. Identify the full range of human pathologies as diagnosed within a radiology department.
2. Operate a radiology department computer system.
3. Qualify technical factors to demonstrate pathologies utilizing analog, computer and digital radiology.
4. Examine supplementary modalities utilized to diagnose human pathology.
5. Compare image formations necessary for each examination performed in a radiology department.
6. Solve basic and complex density, contrast, detail and distortion imaging formulas.
7. Describe and compare short-term and long-term effects from radiation exposure.
8. Classify the various types of computer systems found in a radiology department.
9. Analyze national board review questions to prepare for the radiography examination.
10. Survey all the advanced imaging modalities in the radiology profession.

1. Pathology
2. Patient care
3. Imaging formations
4. Analog vs digital
5. Picture archiving and communication computer systems (PACS)
6. Anatomy
7. Physiology
8. Imaging modalities
9. Radiation biology
10. Current digital imaging technologies
11. Processing images
12. Quality control
13. Radiographic positioning
14. Trauma care
15. Contrast agents
16. Special procedure devices
17. Seldinger Technique
18. Operative C-ARM Procedures
19. Image distortion

• Information Literacy
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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RAD 218C - Radiologic Technology Clinical 4

1. Produce a full range of radiographs demonstrating human pathologies as requested by a radiologist.
2. Produce written documentations in patient charts/records as assigned by clinical staff and radiologists.
3. Manipulate technical factors to demonstrate pathologies utilizing analog, computer and digital radiology imaging systems.
4. Survey by observation supplementary modalities for human pathology diagnosis and detection.
5. Evaluate image formations necessary for each examination performed in a radiology department.
6. Perform basic and complex density, contrast, detail and distortion imaging formulas.
7. Capitalize on each assigned examination under supervision to demonstrate technical competency levels.
8. Perform data functions by utilizing various types of computer systems found in a radiology department.
9. Demonstrate competency of various equipment manipulations.
10. Generate proper image formations as assigned by clinical staff and Radiologists.

1. Pathology
2. Advanced imaging formations
3. Analog vs digital
4. Anatomy
5. Physiology
6. Imaging modalities
7. Technical competencies
8. Process images
9. Advanced patient positioning
10. Patient care
11. Quality control
12. Trauma care
13. Picture archiving and communication computer systems (PACS)
14. Contrast agents
15. Special procedure equipment
16. Seldinger Technique
17. Operative C-ARM Procedures
18. Advanced patient protection

• Communication
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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RAD 258C - Radiologic Technology Clinical 5

 
Description
This course provides a continued opportunity for the student to perform all routine procedures and to gain experience in special techniques. The student rotates through specialty areas to observe practice in pediatrics, ultrasound, angiography and special computerized imaging studies. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. A pass grade is a requirement to be eligible to apply for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Examination in Radiography. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students are charged for radiation badges.

1. Produce a full range of radiographs demonstrating human pathologies as requested by a Radiologist under minimal supervision as required by the program and accrediting agencies.
2. Manipulate technical factors to demonstrate pathologies utilizing analog, computer and digital radiology imaging systems under minimal supervision as required by the program and accrediting agencies.
3. Document observations of how human pathology is detected by Radiologists and clinical staff by participating in supplementary imaging.
4. Produce image formations necessary for each examination performed in a radiology department.
5. Perform all basic and complex density, contrast, detail and distortion imaging formulas without assistance from clinical staff.
6. Demonstrate final competencies by performing each ARRT Task Inventory objective assigned by clinical staff and Radiologists.
7. Perform all basic and advanced data functions by utilizing various types of computer systems found in a radiology department.
8. Manipulate all diagnostic radiology department equipment without assistance from clinical staff or Radiologists.
9. Generate proper image formations as assigned by clinical staff and Radiologists.
10. Produce well-written and formulated documentations in patient charts/records as assigned by clinical staff and Radiologists.

 Listed Topics

1. Pathology
2. Patient care
3. Advanced imaging formations
4. Analog vs digital
5. Quality control
6. Advanced patient positioning techniques
7. Trauma care
8. Picture archiving and communication computer systems (PACS)
9. Anatomy
10. Physiology
11. Imaging modalities
12. Advanced patient protection
13. Contrast agents
14. Special procedure devices
15. Seldinger Technique
16. Operative C-ARM Procedures
17. Technical competencies
18. ARRT Task Inventories

• Information Literacy
• Technological Competence

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RAD 601 - Diagnostic Procedures for Medical Imaging of the Breast

 
Description
This course provides an overview for qualified Mammography students all the required activities necessary to provide procedures for patients that are required to have breast tissue examined. Students explore all the breast anatomy, cytology and a large number of pathologies are included in this course. Mammographic positioning, special needs of patient categories and mammographic procedures are classified. Views, special patient situations during imaging examinations and interventional procedures are covered for compliance with national board content. Exploration of the accreditation standards within a medical imaging service department is provided relating to Mammography suites. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Completion of this course complies with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) structural education requirements and awards 16 Category A CEUs.

1. Understand all the requirements necessary to produce a mammogram for a Radiologists interpretation.
2. Provide premammographic instructions, explain the procedure, evaluate individual patient needs and obtain a medical history prior to the engagements and procedural interventions necessary for mammography of the breast.
3. Analyze and utilize patient screening techiques and requirements before, during and post mammography studies.
4. Differentiate techniques for medical mammographic craniocaudal, mediolateral oblique, mediolateral, lateromedial, exaggerated craniocaudal, cleavage, axillary tail, tangential, rolled, implant displaced, nipple in profile, anterior compression, spot compression, magnification, special situations of chest wall variations, irradiated breast tissue, reduction mammography, postsurgical breast, various patient types, kyphotic/lordotic patients, protruding abdomen, implanted devices, breast augmentation, lactating breast and breast size differences.

1. Breast tissue
2. Breast anatomy
3. Pathologies
4. Special needs
5. Imaging views
6. Patient techniques
7. Radiologists requirements
8. Human body positions of the breast
9. Compression
10. Augmentation

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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RAD 602 - Patient Care for Mammography Procedures

 
Description
The focus of this course is to provide an overview of the required patient care interactions and management techniques utilized for quality mammographic procedures. Topics include patient communication, patient assessment, breast cancer and various psychological impacts the patient can or will experience during the journey of having a mammography study. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Completion of this course complies with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) structural education requirements and awards 16 Category A CEUs.

1. Identify examination instructions and patient education guidelines for Mammography procedures.
2. List risk for breast cancer and implications for imaging interventions by understanding epidemiology, risk factors, treatment options, surgical options, nonsurgical options and reconstruction methods for the patient’s well-being.
3. Describe patient care techniques as required by the medical services industry for Mammography.

1. Breast cancer
2. Empathy
3. Psychological impacts
4. Well-being
5. Medical services
6. Epidemiology of the breast
7. Patient education
8. Human feelings
9. Treatment options
10. Communication methods for patients in need of care

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RAD 603 - Understanding Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA)

 
Description
In this course students learn about the American College of Radiology (ACR) voluntary ACR Mammography Accreditation program and progress. Course content focuses on the 1992 to current U.S. Congress who passed the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA: P.L.102-539) that was implemented in and is and will remain a vital mandate for imaging facilities to perform Mammography.  An overview of equipment and quality assurance requirements and personal credentials for physicians, radiologic technologists and other medical staff is presented. Additionally, the American Cancer Society and Society of Breast Imaging missions and preventive services are topics explored within this course. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Completion of this course complies with ARRT structural education requirements and awards 16 Category A CEUs.

1. Define MQSA and all the related accreditation standards and requirements for medical service departments.
2. Assist with implementation of quality assurance procedures as they relate to Mammography.
3. Explain all the roles each qualified medical staff personnel must perform to assure each patient receives the best possible care by interventions and treatment plans.
4. Describe the process of breast tissue screening based upon interventions ordered by a physician or qualified care giver required by or suggested by the American Cancer Society, American College of Radiology, Society of Breast Imaging and United States Prevention Services Task Force.

1. Congressional Act
2. Patient advocate
3. MQSA Act
4. Quality assurance
5. Credentials
6. Prevention services
7. Accreditation
8. Technologists
9. Inspections
10. The Joint Commission

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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RAD 604C - Mammography Clinical Applications and Training

 
Description
This clinical course provides students with an opportunity to receive hands-on training in a mammographic suite.  A signed clinical affiliation agreement must be completed before a student can begin clinical practice.  All the Scope of Practice Standards relating to mammography imaging and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Patient care clinical requirements must be completed to pass this course.  Students and clinical affiliations are covered by general liability insurances.  A dosimetry badge is provided and the radiation safety requirements must be complied with at all times.  There is a badge fee charged with this course.  Additionally, students must complete all background checks, clearance requirements, drug testing, behavioral and essential functions required by the medical imaging industry, etc. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis.  The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) does not award structural education credits for clinical course work.  Students must be certified in the supporting discipline of Radiography first to be eligible to learn mammography within a clinical setting as required by this course.

1. Observe, assist and participate in Mammography patient care procedures as required by the clincial affiliation agency.
2. Complete the requirements to document clinical proficiency in Mammography as required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
3. Comply with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and other governing agencies.
4. Scrutinize image formations necessary for Radiologists to diagnosis disease and/or injury of breast tissue and related anatomy required for visualization relating to Mammographic procedures.

1. Clinical
2. Practice mammography
3. Patient care
4. MQSA
5. Breast tissue
6. ARRT
7. Scope of practice
8. Hands-on training
9. Breast positioning
10. Mammography equipment

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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RAD 605 - Mammography National Board Review for Technologists

1. Identify patient care interactions and management techniques relating to Mammography for the national certification examination.
2. Critique and evaluate image production requirements, acquisition and quality assurance required for Mammography suites.
3. Discuss quality skills necessary relating to procedures required to properly position a patient for imaging studies of the breast as required in the medical industry.
4. Identify and describe breast anatomy, physiology, pathologic conditions and special needs of patients before, during and after a Mammography procedure.

1. ARRT
2. MQSA
3. Patient care
4. Safety
5. Image production
6. Procedures
7. Clinical application
8. ACR
9. Joint Commission
10. Task inventories for mammography

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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RLE 101 - Real Estate Fundamentals

1. Define real estate terminology.
2. Recognize property rights and surveys.
3. Describe the laws that govern real estate.
4. Evaluate land use controls.
5. Compare the principles of contracts, taxes and liens.

1. Real Property and the Law
2. Control of Land Use and Development
3. Legal Descriptions
4. Interests in Real Estate
5. Real Estate Ownership
6. Landlord and Tenant Interests
7. Area and Taxation Math
8. Real Estate Taxes and Liens
9. Real Estate Contracts, Titles and Title Records

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RLE 102 - Real Estate Practice

1. Analyze the types of mortgages.
2. Apply licensing and registration procedures.
3. Describe brokerage and agency relationships.
4. Analyze closing procedures with regard to real estate contracts.
5. Successfully complete a practice Real Estate Licensing Exam.
6. Pass Real Estate Salesperson licensing exam.

1. Real Estate Financing
2. Licensing and Registration Acts
3. Overview of Real Estate Business
4. Brokerage and Agency and Agency Contracts
5. Appraisals
6. Financing and Closing the Real Estate Transaction
7. Property Management

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RLE 103 - Real Estate Practice, Experimental

1. Apply licensing and registration procedures.
2. Describe brokerage and agency relationships.
3. Review and apply the National Association of Realtor’s Code of Ethics.
4. Apply case study information to real estate forms, (Agreement of Sale, Seller Disclosure, Cost Sheets).
5. Analyze the types of mortgages and review the appraisal process.
6. Analyze closing procedures with regard to real estate contracts.
7. Work through various real estate math applications.
8. Identify the basic elements of property management.
9. Complete a practice Real Estate Salesperson License Exam.

1. The Real Estate Business
2. Brokerage and Agency
3. Ethical Practices and Fair Housing
4. Agency Contracts
5. Sales Contracts
6. Financing the Real Estate Transaction
7. Appraising the Real Estate Transaction
8. Closing the Real Estate Transaction
9. Property Management

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RES 111 - Respiratory Care Equipment 1

 

Description
A course relating the equipment used in respiratory therapy to the pathological condition of patients. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. List the indications of Oxygen Therapy.
2. List the hazards of Oxygen Therapy.
3. Demonstrate the application of oxygen administration devices.
4. Demonstrate the administration of lung inflation therapy devices.

1. Module I    -  Primary systems: Cylinders and Piping Systems
2. Module II   -  Gas Regulations, Administration and Controlling Devices
3. Module III  -  Humidifiers and Nebulizers
4. Module IV  -  Bedside Measuring and Monitoring Devices
5. Module V   -  Mechanical Devices That Aid Lung Inflation

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RES 112 - Respiratory Equipment 2

1. Describe the indications/hazards of mechanical ventilation.
2. Describe the different types of mechanical ventilation.
3. Describe the difference between pressure and volume ventilation.
4. Identify which type of ventilation mode the patient is on, given a patient on a mechanical ventilator.

1. Introduction to Mechanical Ventilators
2. Types of Mechanical Ventilators
3. Pressure Set and Volume Set Ventilators
4. Application of Mechanical Ventilators to the Patient

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RES 113 - Respiratory Therapy 1

1. List the Indicators for Intubation.
2. List the Hazards of Suctioning.
3. Demonstrate Endotracheal Intubation.
4. Demonstrate Endotracheal Extubation and Suctioning.

1. Module I    -  Introduction to Theory/Scope of Respiratory Care
2. Module II   -  Functional Anatomy and Physiology/Introduction to Pulmonary Functions
3. Module III  -  Emergency Life Support and Techniques of Airway Management
4. Module IV  -  The Lung-Thorax Relationship

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RES 114 - Respiratory Therapy 2

1. Observe and assess patients’ vital signs.
2. Obtain and analyze an arterial blood gas.
3. Assess and identify patients’ lung sounds.
4. Measure patients’ compliance and resistance.

1. Module I    -  Introduction to Theory II
2. Module II   -  Physical Assessment
3. Module III  -  Acid-Base Physiology and Blood Gas Analysis
4. Module IV  -  Pathophysiology
5. Module V   -  Chest Physical Therapy and Related Procedures

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RES 115 - Fundamentals of Clinical Practice

1. List and describe the attendance policy for clinical practice.
2. List and describe the proper dress code for clinical practice.
3. List and describe all respiratory therapy procedures a patient is receiving.
4. Identify all the clinical sites.

1. The Role of the Respiratory Therapy Student in the Clinical Sites
2. Introduction to the Clinical Sites
3. An Introduction to the Resources Available to the Student
4. Rules and Regulations of Clinical

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RES 116 - Pulmonary Diagnostic Procedures

1. Identify the indications for performing pulmonary function testing.
2. Demonstrate a pulmonary function test.
3. Demonstrate bedside spontaneous ventilation.
4. Interpret the data of the pulmonary function test.

1. Module I    -  Introduction of Pulmonary Diagnostic Procedures
2. Module II   -  Pulmonary Function Testing Methodology
3. Module III  -  Clinical Site Visit to Perform Spirometry

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RES 117 - Pulmonary and Related Pathology

1. Recognize the difference between an obstructive and restrictive patient.
2. Outline the clinical signs and symptoms of each respiratory therapy disease process.
3. Apply the standards of A.C.L.S. to a patient.
4. Observe and assess a patient with pediatric pulmonary disease.

1. Module I     -  A.C.L.S.
2. Module II    -  Obstructive Disease
3. Module III   -  Restrictive Disease
4. Module IV   -  Pediatric Pulmonary Disease
5. Module V    -  Tuberculosis
6. Module VI   -  Fungal Infections
7. Module VII  -  HIV

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RES 118 - Respiratory Pharmacology

1. Recognize the indications of bronchodilator therapy.
2. Select the necessary medication to achieve bronchodilation.
3. Describe the difference between a parasympatholytic and mucokinetic agent and corticosteroids.
4. Describe the method of action, classification and affects on the autonomic nervous system of commonly administered aerosolized medications.

1. Module I    -  Basic Drug Science
2. Module II   -  Autonomic Nervous System
3. Module III  -  Parasympatholytics
4. Module IV  -  Mucokinetic Agents
5. Module V   -  Corticosteroids
6. Module VI  -  Central Nervous System Depressants

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RES 202 - Medical Aspects of Respiratoy Therapy

1. Identify the role of the physician and describe the relationship between the physician and respiratory therapist.
2. Identify the difference between a complete and incomplete order from a physician.
3. Interpret a respiratory therapy order and apply various treatment options (modalities) to enhance patient care outcomes.
4. Develop a respiratory therapy care plan.

1. Introduction to the Role of the Physician
2. Treatment Options and Care Plans
3. Management of Respiratory Disorders

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RES 211C - Respiratory Therapist Clinical 1

1. Observe and assess a patient’s objective and subjective responses to respiratory care.
2. Demonstrate the charting of all respiratory therapy modalities.
3. Analyze existing data in the patient’s medical record.
4. Analyze current respiratory care procedures and apply any additional therapies.

1. Introduction to the Affiliated Institutions
2. Respiratory Physical Assessment
3. Aerosol Delivery Systems
4. Charting and Medical Records
5. Incentive Spirometry
6. Oxygen Administration

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RES 212C - Respiratory Therapist Clinical 2

 
Description
A continuation of the practical application of equipment and theory in the hospital. Emphasis is on critical care areas and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Apply and modify respiratory care techniques in an emergency setting.
2. Demonstrate the application of mechanical ventilation.
3. Assess and maintain adequate ventilatory support.
4. Describe the difference between all ventilatory modes.

1. Introduction to the Critical Care Areas
2. Mechanical Ventilators
3. Management of Mechanical Ventilated Patients

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RES 290CP - Cooperative Education

•     Assigned to and expected to graduate from a career-based academic program    
•     Completed 30 college credits with at least 12 credits in their selected or approved major
•     Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
•     Secured a paid or unpaid internship site (minimum of one month prior to the semester)
•     Have faculty, department head and academic division dean approval for course section to be added to the schedule
•     Secure any clearances required by the employer/organization
•     Follow established processes; complete and submit all required forms

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SHM 103 - Basic Sheet Metal Fabrication

1. Identify basic Sheetmetal hand tools.
2. Safely operate tools and equipment in fabrication of Sheetmetal products.
3. Create lock, hook and single edge seams using rotary and roll forming machines.
4. Apply tool and hand forming techniques to seaming of both rectangular and round Sheetmetal products.
5. Explain 5 steps of shop operations including sequence and discussion of critical steps.
6. Develop patterns for rectangular and round Sheetmetal elbows using hand tools and geometric construction techniques.
7. Develop patterns for S offsets (Ogee) utilizing geometric construction and applied mathematics.
8. Develop patterns for round miters and round tees using hand tools and parallel line development techniques.
9. Develop patterns for round reducers and cones using hand tools and radial line development techniques.
10. Develop patterns for simple pyramids and square to round transitions using hand tools and triangulation principles.
11. Assemble various Sheetmetal products using given sketches of finished product and necessary tools and hardware.
12. Assemble various Sheetmetal fittings given hand tools, shop sketches.

1. Safety in Shop
2. Sheet Metal Hand Tools
3. Power and Jump Shears
4. Rotary Machines
5. Slip Rolls
6. Spot Welding and Riveting
7. Hand Brake Operation
8. Roll Forming Machines
9. Hand Seaming
10. Machine Seaming
11. Geometric Construction
12. Parallel Line Development
13. Radial Line Development
14. Basic Triangulation
15. Shop Operations and Productivity Practices

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SHM 104 - Basic Mechanical Drawing

1. Interpret distance on sheet metal drawings given an architects scale.
2. Identify the correct scale and other critical information given a complete sheet metal shop drawing.
3. Interpret sheet metal drawings created for installation and fabrication.
4. Create sketches of sheet metal products with all necessary information for fabrication and installation.
5. Create lines of correct weight and type as to allow for correct interpretation by reader.
6. Apply principles of geometric construction to create views of Sheetmetal products.
7. Create field notes following gothic lettering technique.
8. Apply principles of orthographic projection to create 3 integrated views of items to be fabricated and installed.
9. Create section views of items to be fabricated and installed given a shop sketch.

1. Architects Scale and Engineers Scale
2. Drafting Pencils and Lead Type and Weights
3. Drafting Instruments
4. Geometric Construction
5. Construction of Lines and Line Types
6. Orthographic Projection
7. Section Views
8. Cutting Plane Views

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SHM 107 - Sheet Metal 2

1. Choose appropriate seams and techniques for projects which will produce a structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing end product.
2. Apply knowledge of triangulation to projects which are off center and cut off –plane.
3. Calculate cut lists for an order of fittings given a shop sketch or order sheet.
4. Execute lay outs of fittings basic fittings list without assistance.
5. Prepare a sequence of operations for a fabrication job given an order sheet, which maximizes shop resources and provides for linear tracking of product through the process.
6. Apply knowledge of parallel line development to projects which are intersected at angles.
7. Apply knowledge of radial line development to projects which are centerline offset, but mitered at and angle.
8. Correctly “tin” a soldering iron given necessary tools, material and equipment.
9. Perform a complete stripping and re-forming of a soldering iron that has been overheated or damaged.
10. Solder a ¾” lap seam on 16 oz. copper in flat position.
11. Solder a ¾” hook seam on 16 oz. copper in flat position.

1. 4 Piece Transitions
2. Round Reducers with Triangulation
3. Off-Center Square to Rounds
4. Off-Center Tees
5. Square to Round on a Pitch
6. Round Miter on a Pitch
7. Roof Jacks
8. Basic Architectural Soldering
9. Pocket Lock Seams
10. Standing Seams
11. Flat Hook Seams
12. Shop Sequencing and Production Planning

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SHM 108 - Advanced Mechanical Drawing

 
Description
This is a course in advanced mechanical drawing and HVAC applications. Students will get instruction on oblique, isometric and perspective drawings. These techniques will be practiced extensively in creating drawings which would be used in design and fabrication of HVAC systems.

1. Plan a drawing project given an object or system to draw and limited space parameters.
2. Project section views of round objects cut off plane.
3. Draw a given product or series of products in oblique, isometric or section view.
4. Correctly dimension and detail an isometric or oblique drawing.
5. Explain the difference between pressure dependent and independent VAV control boxes.
6. Choose an appropriate type of VAV box given a blueprint with floor layout and human occupancy.
7. Predict problems that could occur within a given system of control boxes and engineer’s drawing.
8. Choose an appropriate model of control box given CFM requirements and manufacturer submittals.
9. Choose an appropriate duct size given CFM and velocity data.
10. Define friction loss.
11. Define aspect ratio.
12. Explain laminar airflow in terms related to aspect ratio.
13. Discuss differences in calculation of duct size verses equal friction duct sizing.

1. Section Views
2. Isometric Drawing
3. Oblique Drawing
4. Perspective Drawing
5. Submittals
6. Isometric Dimensioning and Lettering
7. VAV Boxes
8. Duct Sizing
9. Aspect Ratio
10. Basic Physics of Airflow

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SHM 203 - Sheet Metal 3

 
Description
This is a course in advanced application of lay out technique and industry equipment. Students will receive extensive lab work in advanced triangulation and parallel line development technique. Focus of application will be on ornamental and architectural sheet metal products and applications.

1. Discuss sequencing of architectural system installations.
2. Analyze architectural sketches in relation to field installation problems.
3. Install a standing seam roof system which will hold up to weather.
4. Fabricate all components of a standing seam roof system.
5. Fabricate a square, rectangular and custom louver which will withstand weather.
6. Fabricate a custom off center roof jack given sizes and pitch of the roof.
7. Develop patterns for gutter miters.
8. Install a gutter miter.
9. Solder architectural seams in position.
10. Fabricate various roofing systems as specified on handouts and within contractor manuals.
11. Design and fabricate a cupola given key dimension of the installation and necessary measurements.

1. Soldering in Position
2. The Art of Architectural Roofing Systems
3. Architectural Seaming Principles
4. Advanced Parallel Line Development
5. Advanced Triangulation
6. Ornamental Metal Work
7. Flashings and Counter Flashings
8. Valleys and Ridges
9. Copings and Gutters
10. Valances

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SHM 204 - CAD and HVAC Design

 
Description
This course is synthesis course on design of HVAC systems and creating shop drawings using CAD software. Students will apply skills learned in mechanical drawing and mathematics to create HVAC design drawings which meet design criteria as spelled out in the SMACNA and ASHRAE design manuals.

1. Identify an HVAC system type given an engineering drawing of the system showing key components.
2. Compare and contrast types of HVAC systems as to efficiency for space and cost.
3. Predict changes in airflow within an HVAC system.
4. Describe characteristics of airflow within a given HVAC system.
5. Calculate BTU needed to make changes required.
6. Explain principles of heat transfer.
7. Define static, velocity and total pressure within a duct system.
8. Predict changes in pressure within any given duct fitting.
9. Calculate changes in rpm, static pressure and brake horsepower on a fan, given current conditions and the desired change in one condition.
10. Create shop drawings for an HVAC system which include all necessary information and dimensions to fabricate and install the system as planned, meeting design criteria as spelled out by the design engineer and shop standards.

1. HVAC Systems
2. HVAC Components
3. Properties of Air
4. Psychometrics
5. Principles of Duct Sizing
6. Duct Design
7. Fitting Co-Effecients
8. Reading Blueprints
9. Reading Specifications
10. Fans and Fan Laws
11. Creating Shop Drawings

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SHM 207 - Problem Solving

1. Learn the correct procedure needed to find the change side of transition fittings.
2. Be able to determine the true length lines required to layout radial and tapered fittings.
3. Establish rate of change in terms of a sine wave.
4. Layout flange patterns given diameter and number of hole penetrations.
5. Layout elbow and straight dimensions to decipher a simple offset in a given duct system.
6. Gauge a rolling offset given necessary dimensions.
7. Explain elevation difference problems using knowledge of non right triangle formulas.
8. Resolve offset difference problems using knowledge of non right triangle formulas.
9. Triangulate distance given necessary dimensions on 3 points of measurement.

1. Pythagorean Theorem
2. Trigonometric Functions
3. Law of Sines
4. Law of Cosines
5. Ptolemy’s Theorem

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SHM 208 - Industrial Metal Fabrication

 
Description
This is a course in fabrication techniques associated with ferrous and non ferrous metals thicker than .0625”. Lay-out of industrial products and fit up techniques will be discussed and practiced. Principles of industrial air and particle movement systems will be discussed and fabricated.

1. Calculate metal required for round fabrication given metal thickness and desired outside and inside diameters.
2. Calculate shear lists for blow pipe systems and products given a field sketch with necessary dimensions.
3. Explain principles of particle collection systems.
4. Discuss applications of bag house filter systems.
5. Fabricate rolling offsets given material and critical dimensions.
6. Explain principles to take into consideration when designing a material conveying system.
7. Fabricate a rolling offset.
8. Fabricate a kitchen hood exhaust.
9. Fabricate portions of a dust collection system.
10. Fabricate portions of a material conveying system.

1. Fabrication with Heavy Gage Metals
2. Blow Pipe Systems
3. Dust Collection Systems
4. Material Conveying Systems
5. Rolling Offsets
6. Layout of Duct Collectors
7. Layout of Blast Gates
8. Layout of Rolling Offsets

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SHM 209 - Advanced AutoCAD Applications

 
Description
This course allows the AutoCAD 2007 student to gain additional practice in developing more complex working drawings as related to the sheet metal industry. Using the foundation of SHM 204  CAD and HVAC Design, the student will create complex shop fabrication and field installation drawings utilizing the AutoCAD 3D modeling and classic interface. Microsoft Word and Excel are also used to document schedules and job docuements.

1. Develop HVAC shop drawings in both model space and paper space.
2. Develop HVAC shop drawings in both 2D and 3D utilizing architectural backgrounds.
3. Perform correct setup of plotters and printers using AutoCAD Plot Style Manager.
4. Utilize Dashboard and Tool Pallets to customize the workspace.
5. Set up advanced viewports and dynamic blocks.
6. Create and archive sheet-sets of shop and as-built drawings.
7. Utilize Microsoft Word to create RF’s and Transmittals.
8. Organize job-related documentation such as specs, work orders, and transmittals.

1. Layers and Viewports.
2. Model Space and Paper Space Layouts.
3. Dashboard and Tool Pallets.
4. Plotter Set-Up.
5. Sheet Sets.
6. 3D Modeling and Animation.
7. Aerial, Camera, Walk-Through and Fly-Through Views.
8. Block Editor
9. Word and Excel Document Creation

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SHM 210 - Foreman Training

1. Identify the attributes common to good foreman and know which of those attributes they already possess and which they need to develop.
2. Apply effective principles for managing and leading others.
3. Manage the required aspects of a project.
4. Describe and enforce a culture of safety on a job site.
5. Handle human relations issues regarding the work crew, i.e., communication skills (verbal and non-verbal): Integrity, motivational psychology and leadership.
6. Plan and implement their own professional development.

 Listed Topics

1. Self-Evaluation
2. Successful Foreman Attributes
3. Managing and Leading Others
4. Project Management
5. Safety Culture
6. Human Relations
7. Professional Development

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SOW 101 - Introduction to Social Work

 
Description
This course is a survey of American social work including its historical roots, its major processes (social casework, social group work and community organization) and its settings. Special attention is paid to the role of the social worker in the alleviation of community problems. Coursework in this area provides students with the knowledge and values of social work at the introductory level.

1. Verbalize the key concepts and perspectives of social work.
2. Outline the history of social work.
3. Discuss the impact of race, ethnicity and gender on social work.
4. Demonstrate social work methods of intervention with individuals, groups and communities.
5. Describe social work fields of practice and the populations served by social workers.
6. Summarize the knowledge, values and skill base necessary to practice social work.
7. Express sensitivity toward ‘undesirable’ populations within our society.
8. Explore the importance of self awareness as it relates to social work practice.
9. Demonstrate professional behavior and communication.
10. Recognize the importance of managing personal values as it relates to social work practice.
11. Identify generalist social work assessment models.
12. Examine how diverse concerns influence and shape life experience.

1. Key concepts and perspectives of Social Work
2. History of Social Work
3. Diversity and social equality
4. Social Work methods of intervention
5. Fields of practice in Social Work
6. Educating Social Workers
7. Future of Social Work
8. Social justice
9. Empowerment
10. Strength-based perspective

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SOW 103 - Introduction to Case Management

1. Analyze the evolution of case management practice.
2. Provide an overview of case management practice.
3. Describe the role of a case manager.
4. Identify community resources and intervention strategies.
5. Exhibit interpersonal skills appropriate to successful case management.
6. Identify case management issues with special populations.
7. Positively impact the lives of prospective clients by tracking and managing a caseload.

1. Defining case management
2. Case management settings
3. The process of case management: outreach, referral, pre-screenings
4. Intake, assessment, and goal-setting
5. Working with clients: relationship building, boundaries, disengagement
6. Monitoring, re-assessing, and outcome evaluation
7. Resource identification
8. Working with agencies
9. Linking clients with informal support networks
10. Inter-organizational communication
11. Advocacy
12. Program planning/design
13. Special needs populations
14. General problems in the field of case management

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SOW 106 - Interviewing Skills

1. Explain the basic concepts related to interviewing.
2. Identify helping processes involved in the stages of helping relationships.
3. Define the role of human services workers in modern society.
4. Develop a plan to assist individuals with enhancing day-to-day personal relationships.
5. Positively demonstrate listening and communication skills associated with a clinical interview.
6. Express empathy within a clinical interview.

1. Introduction to Helping Relationships and Attending Skills
2. Core Qualities: Genuineness, Respect, Empathy, Knowledge
3. Client-Centered Therapy
4. Open/Closed Questions
5. Self-Disclosure
6. Summarization
7. Value Clarification
8. Immediacy
9. Confrontation
10. Action Strategies: Psychoanalysis
11. Problem-Solving
12. Job Interviewing
13. Transactional Analysis
14. Systematic Desensitization
15. Assertiveness Training
16. Family Therapy

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SOW 110P - Social Work Service Learning Practicum

 
Description
This course describes how fieldwork and servant leadership is an essential component of professional development for anyone pursuing a career in Social Work. The focus of this course is to provide the student with an introduction to the many aspects of practice within the social work profession, as well as to provide “hands-on” experience in the community setting. All students will be required to complete 100 hours of service. Students must have three current clearances: FBI Fingerprint Clearance (ACT 114), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance (ACT 34) and Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History Clearance (ACT 151). Students must also meet the local requirements of their field or community placement.

Agencies are selected on the basis of the quality of their professional practice, their dedication to addressing social work issues and their social work related interest area.

1. Apply theories related to social work to realistic situations.
2. Analyze the efficacy of social work perspectives and theory.
3. Clarify one’s own needs as a social work student.
4. Access practical information not available in courses or books.
5. Describe the organizational and community context of social work practice.
6. Exhibit skills in working in agencies.
7. Apply social work values and ethics.

1. Types of Social Work agencies
2. Functions of Social Work agencies
3. Practicum sites: characteristics to consider
4. Client assistance
5. Social Work as a career
6. Social Work concepts
7. Functions of Social Work agencies
8. Laws concerning confidentiality
9. Interpersonal relationships with co-workers, peers, clients and supervisors
10. Practicum experiences and community service
11. Ethical dilemmas
12. Professional networking

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SOW 120 - Child Welfare

1. Identify how services to children and families are provided along a continuum from the least intrusive to services that substitute for the natural family.
2. Relate the history of the provision of services for children and families.
3. Describe the roles of the family in the lives of children and how these roles differ according to the influence of diversity.
4. Interpret how social issues such as poverty, violence, drug abuse and homelessness impact children and their families.
5. Examine the role of the child welfare worker in various types of services for children and families.
6. Express a desire to work with vulnerable children.

1. History of Child Welfare
2. Role of the Family in the Lives of Children
3. Effects of Social Issues Impacting Children Today
4. Day Care Services
5. Counseling for Families and Children
6. Role of the Courts in the Lives of Children
7. Services for Children in Schools
8. Teen Parents and Their Children
9. Foster Family Care
10. Adoption of Children
11. Residential Services

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SOW 125 - Introduction to Social Welfare

 
Description
This course acquaints students with the historical development of Social Welfare and Social Welfare policy. It provides students with a national and global perspective, which enables them to better understand social welfare systems, concepts and programs.

1. Explore how historical forces shaped the present social welfare system.
2. Discuss the history of social work as a profession.
3. Identify key social work values with regards to social policy.
4. Survey contemporary issues faced by vulnerable populations.
5. Examine how personal attitudes shape perspectives of social issues.
6. Analyze the impact of crucial policies implemented to combat social issues.
7. Evaluate the introduction of advocacy and policy development utilized to enhance the opportunities for oppressed groups and subcultures.

1. History of Social Work
2. History of Social Welfare systems
3. Social Welfare policies
4. Social problems
5. Vulnerable populations
6. Social advocacy and activism
7. Future of Social welfare
8. Political empowerment
9. Social Welfare programs
10. Values and ethics

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SOW 130 - Community Resources

1. Summarize the contemporary social issues in today’s society.
2. Outline previous and current social services for meeting social problems.
3. Identify social service agencies and organizations serving individuals, families and children in Allegheny County and surrounding counties.
4. Demonstrate how to utilize community resources in helping people to solve problems.
5. Illustrate how to make referrals to community resources.
6. Recognize individual needs within “at risk” populations.

1. Poverty and public welfare
2. Emotional problems
3. Services to families
4. Sexual concerns
5. Drug treatment programs
6. Correctional services
7. Problems in education
8. Work-related problems
9. Racism and sexism
10. Gerontological services
11. Medical problems
12. Physical and mental disabilities

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SOW 150 - Cultural Competence and Diverse Populations

 
Description
This course will provide students with the knowledge, values and skills of culturally-competent social work at the foundational level. Emphasis on advocacy, strengths and well-being of diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities will be explored.

1. Discuss the impact of race, ethnicity and gender on social work.
2. Identify the extent to which a culture’s structures and values may oppress, marginalize, alienate, create or enhance privilege and power.
3. Explore historical perspectives of racial and ethnic groups in United States.
4. Employ a strengths-based analysis of people of color and how oppression affects individuals across the lifespan within a biological/psychological/social/spiritual/cultural framework.
5. Describe from a holistic view how racism impacts human behavior in the dynamic social environment.
6. Determine the social and economic impact that unequal access to resources (e.g. housing, education, health, welfare, justice) has on racial and ethnic minority groups.
7. Express sensitivity toward “undesirable” populations within our society.
8. Summarize the knowledge, values and skill-base necessary to practice culturally-competent social work.

1. Diversity key concepts and perspectives
2. History of oppressed, underprivileged and disadvantaged populations
3. National Association of Social Workers (NASW) standards and indicators for cultural competence in Social Work practice
4. Heterosexism, heteronormativity and homophobia
5. Discrimination, segregation and prejudice
6. Social Activism, advocacy and equality
7. Equal opportunity and Affirmative Action
8. International and global Social Work
9. Racism, ageism and sexism
10. Labeling theory
11. Microaggression

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SOW 210 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment

 
Description
This course provides a conceptual framework for knowledge of human behavior and the social environment with a focus on individuals throughout the life span. Special attention to biological, psychological, social, spiritual and cultural systems will be examined.

1. Analyze empirically-based research as it applies to human behavior in the social environment.
2. Identify concepts, assumptions and critiques of developmental theories related to stages of life from pre/neonatal development through older adulthood.
3. Explore the impact of diversity, including ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, gender, class and disability, at-risk and resilient factors on human behavior and development.
4. Discover the importance of eclecticism in the process of applying theory.
5. Discuss the complexities of human behavior in the social environment.
6. Describe multiple levels of functioning within the eco-systems perspective Including impact of various social systems on human behavior, including families, groups, communities, organizations and larger societal systems.

1. Physical, cognitive, emotional and social development
2. Theoretical views of human development
3. Pre-Conception/Neonatal through late adulthood/old age period of development
4. Death, dying, grief and loss
5. Sexuality in childhood, adolescence and adulthood
6. Culture, Identity and social change
7. Aging effects, cohort effects and period effects
8. Biological aging and pathological aging
9. Longevity, life expectancy and life span
10. Dynamics of population and demographics
11. Social and Urban problems
12. Social Systems Theory

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SOW 406 - Cooperative Education

•     Must have a QPA of 2.5 or higher
•     Completed 30 college credits with at least 12 credits in their major field
•     Have faculty approval
•     Secure clearances if they are needed
•     Follow established processes and complete required paperwork
•     Qualify for risk management coverage

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