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CON 181 - Building Maintenance
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Maintenance of residential, commercial, industrial and public buildings. Discusses safety and first aid, structural parts of buildings, exteriors, doors and windows, interiors, finish carpentry, concrete/masonry, landscape maintenance, electrical and mechanical system maintenance.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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CON 200 - Integrated Construction Management/Design Laboratory
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Construction of mock structures including building and assemblage of components, progress reporting, safety documentation, quality control, coordination of teams among design, management and trades.
Prerequisite: CON 140 or instructor permission
Fall semester
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CON 205 - Masonry Fundamentals
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Explores masonry topics ranging from basic terminology, tools used in the industry, products used for installation, construction document interpretation, and mortar mixing.
Prerequisite: CON 102 or instructor permission.
Note: Limited to ADOC students.
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CON 206 - Masonry Installation
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Introduces masonry units (concrete masonry units and modular units), cutting techniques, layout techniques, and reinforcing materials will be examined as they pertain to the building process.
Prerequisite: CON 102 or instructor permission.
Note: Limited to ADOC students.
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CON 207 - Residential Masonry
Credits: 4
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 4
Explores concepts of residential masonry products as they pertain to foundations, patios, steps, and decks. Additionally, covers topics in clay brick, stonework, and mortar.
Prerequisite: CON 120 or instructor permission.
Note: Limited to ADOC students.
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CON 208 - Structural Masonry
Credits: 4
Lecture: 1 | Lab: 6
Expands upon ideas covered in CON 206 ; masonry units (concrete masonry units and modular units), cutting techniques, layout techniques, and reinforcing materials will be revisited as they pertain to the building process.
Prerequisite: CON 206 or instructor permission.
Note: Limited to ADOC students.
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CON 221 - Cabinetmaking II
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Advanced standard techniques of cabinetmaking. Includes shop safety for special setups, standard and customized cabinet dimensioning, detailed working drawings, specialized cabinet joinery, molding and trim applications, bending and laminating veneers and plastic laminates, design and fabrication of multicomponent cabinet systems.
Prerequisite: CON 121
Determined By Need (DBN)
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CON 222 - Cabinetmaking III
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Specialized techniques in cabinet production. Includes identification/use/care of specialized hand tools/portable power tools/machinery for mass production of cabinets, jigs and fixtures, designing and estimating materials for production cabinetry, production projects.
Prerequisite: CON 221
Determined By Need (DBN)
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CON 228 - Electrical Systems
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Introduction to electrical systems, wiring, the National Electrical Codes, and basic electrical theories as they relate to building trades.
Co-requisite: CON 100 or CON 102 or CON 107 or instructor permission
Spring semester
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CON 229 - Plumbing and Mechanical Systems
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
A hands-on approach is taken for plumbing systems used in residential construction. Lecture-based approach to mechanical systems; their applications and basic theories as they relate to buildings in which they are used.
Prerequisite: CON 100 or CON 102 or CON 107 or instructor permission
Spring semester
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CON 230 - Sustainable Construction
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Examines the role of professionals in the construction process to promote sustainability. Explores the impact construction activities have on: land development, material usage, energy consumption, environmental design considerations, and manufacturing processes are explored.
Prerequisite: CON 102 or instructor permission
Fall semester
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CON 263 - Cost Estimating, Scheduling and Planning
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Students calculate quantities of materials used in construction projects using spreadsheets and computers. Once quantities are determined, cost and duration to time of completion are applied to each task.
Prerequisite: CON 140 or instructor approval
Spring semester
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CON 265 - Construction Capstone Portfolio
Credits: 2
Lecture: 1.5 | Lab: 1
Integration of Construction process including: operations, trades (masonry, concrete, carpentry, finishes, and electrical) and management process.
Prerequisite: CON 102 , CON 111 , CON 120 , CON 121 , CON 126 , CON 145 , CON 228 , CON 229 , or Instructors permission
Spring semester
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Cosmetology |
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COS 107 - Business Skills I
Credits: 3
| Lab: 5.6
Offers basic business skills relating to the beauty industry. Topics will include: customer service, work ethics and professionalism in the work place.
Both fall and spring semesters
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COS 108 - Business Skills II
Credits: 3
| Lab: 5.6
Continuation of COS 107 . Emphasis continues in further training in customer service, work ethics, and professionalism in the work place.
Prerequisite: COS 107
Both fall and spring semesters
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COS 142 - Introduction to Hair Care
Credits: 6
| Lab: 11
Introduces students to basic hair care through live demonstrations and hands-on training in a realistic salon setting. Training will include beautification of the hair involving cutting, styling, coloring, chemical texture alteration and related theory. With completion of this course students will continue to practice on clients under instructor supervision.
Prerequisite: The minimum of 16 years of age with official high school transcript with 10th grade equivalency; two English courses, one math, one science and a minimum of 10 credits, or; proof the prospective student is at least 18 years old with satisfactory proof of age is shown by government-issued driver’s license or identification card, social security card, or transfer application
Both fall and spring semesters
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COS 143 - Introduction to Basic Skin Care
Credits: 2
| Lab: 3.8
Introduces students to basic skin care through live demonstrations and hands-on training in a realistic salon setting. Training will include the fundamentals in cleansing, massaging, moisturizing, skin analysis and related theory. With completion of this course students will continue to practice on clients under instructor supervision.
Both fall and spring semesters
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COS 144 - Introduction to Basic Nail Care
Credits: 2
| Lab: 3.8
Introduces students to basic nail care through live demonstration and hands-on training in a realistic salon setting. Training will include beautification of nails, massaging and moisturizing of the hands and related theory. With completion of this course students will continue to practice on clients under instructor supervision.
Both fall and spring semesters
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COS 145 - Law and Ethics for a Beauty Professional
Credits: 3
| Lab: 5.6
Overview of laws and ethics relevant to the beauty professional including Arizona State Board of Cosmetology Laws and Rules, communication skills, professional image, life skills, career opportunities and related theory.
Both fall and spring semesters
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COS 146 - Scientific Concepts I
Credits: 3
| Lab: 5.6
Overview of scientific concepts relevant to the beauty professional including infection control, general anatomy, chemistry, electricity and related theory.
Both fall and spring semesters
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COS 147 - Scientific Concepts II
Credits: 3
| Lab: 5.6
Continuation of COS 146 . Emphasis continues on further training in infection control, general anatomy, chemistry, electricity and related theory.
Prerequisite: COS 146
Both fall and spring semesters
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COS 231 - Advanced Hair Care I
Credits: 3
| Lab: 5.6
Students learn the science of healthy hair including hands-on training in shampooing, hair cutting, hair color, chemical alternation and related theory. Students explore beauty enhancement techniques and acquire knowledge to help people look and feel more beautiful.
Prerequisite: COS 142
Both fall and spring semesters
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COS 232 - Advanced Hair Care II
Credits: 3
| Lab: 5.6
Continuation of COS 231 . Emphasis continues on further training in hair care with advanced techniques including conditioning treatments, highlights, wig designs, braids and related theory.
Prerequisite: COS 231
Both fall and spring semesters
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COS 233 - Advanced Hair Care III
Credits: 3
| Lab: 5.6
Continuation of COS 232 concentrating on skills to offer satisfactory client services, proper communication skills and up-to-date techniques.
Prerequisite: COS 232
Both fall and spring semesters
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COS 234 - Advanced Skin Care I
Credits: 3
| Lab: 5.6
Students learn the science of healthy skin including hands-on training in skin analysis, facials, masks, waxing, makeup applications and related theory. Students explore beauty enhancement techniques and acquire knowledge to help people look and feel beautiful.
Prerequisite: COS 143
Both fall and spring semesters
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COS 235 - Advanced Skin Care II
Credits: 3
| Lab: 5.6
Continuation of COS 234 . Emphasis continues on further training in skin care with advanced techniques including spa facials, masks, moulage makeup, false eyelash application and related theory.
Prerequisite: COS 234
Both fall and spring semesters
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COS 236 - Advanced Skin Care III
Credits: 3
| Lab: 5.6
Continuation of COS 235 concentrating on skills to offer satisfactory client services, proper communication skills and up-to-date techniques.
Prerequisite: COS 235
Both fall and spring semesters
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COS 237 - Advanced Nail Care I
Credits: 3
| Lab: 5.6
Students learn the science of healthy nails including hands-on training in manicures, pedicures, artificial nail enhancements and related theory. Students explore beauty enhancement techniques and acquire knowledge to help people look and feel more beautiful.
Prerequisite: COS 144
Both fall and spring semesters
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COS 238 - Advanced Nail Care II
Credits: 3
| Lab: 5.6
Continuation of COS 237 . Emphasis continues on further training in nail care with advanced techniques including spa manicures, spa pedicures, nail wraps, paraffin wax treatments and related theory.
Prerequisite: COS 237
Both fall and spring semesters
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COS 239 - Advanced Nail Care III
Credits: 3
| Lab: 5.6
Continuation of COS 238 . Concentrating on advanced nail care skills to offer satisfactory client services and up-to-date techniques.
Prerequisite: COS 238
Both fall and spring semesters
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COS 240 - Prepare for Licensure
Credits: 2
| Lab: 3.8
Summarizes the fundamental knowledge of a beauty professional including self-assessments and practice exams in core domains of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.
Both fall and spring semesters
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COS 241 - Cosmetology Special Topics I
Credits: 3
| Lab: 5.6
A course designed to meet the needs of an individual Cosmetology Program completer who has an interest in a specific topic. This course is especially applicable to the occupational student who wants to specialize in training or transfer hours to another state.
Prerequisite: Student must have completed 1600 hours of State Board documented cosmetology training
Determined By Need (DBN)
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COS 242 - Cosmetology Special Topics II
Credits: 3
| Lab: 5.6
A continuation of COS 241 . Students will continue to practice in self-directed study or an advanced project that relates to a Cosmetologist.
Prerequisite: COS 241
Determined By Need (DBN)
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COS 243 - Law and Ethics for a Cosmetology Educator
Credits: 1
| Lab: 1.9
Overview of legal and ethical topics relevant to the Cosmetology Educator including topics from the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology regulations, professionalism in the work place and related theory.
Prerequisite: Licensed as a Cosmetologist with one year work experience form from the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology
Spring semester
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COS 244 - Safety Concepts for a Cosmetology Educator
Credits: 2
| Lab: 3.8
Introduces students to safety concepts to be used as a potential Cosmetology Educator including infection control principles, industry safety practices and related theory.
Prerequisite: COS 243
Spring semester
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COS 245 - Basic Teaching Skills for a Cosmetology Educator
Credits: 3
| Lab: 5.6
Designed for Cosmetology Educators focusing on classroom management including self-motivated instructors, developing organized work habits, creating a motivated classroom environment, foster learning and study skills and related theory.
Spring semester
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COS 246 - Beauty and Wellness Disciplines for a Cosmetology Educator
Credits: 3
| Lab: 5.6
Presents cosmetologists with teaching concepts relevant to becoming a Cosmetology Educator including management of a student training environment, preparing students for employment, providing an energized education environment and related theory.
Spring semester
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COS 247 - Professional Development for a Cosmetology Educator
Credits: 3
| Lab: 5.6
Covers enhanced levels of a Cosmetology Instructor’s work performance including educator-to-educator relationships, educator-to-supervisor relationships, effective human relationships and related theory.
Spring semester
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DRF 120 - Technical Drafting I
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Basic skills for technical drafting using AutoCAD. Topics include language of industry, drafting skills, drafting office practices, theory of shape description, applied geometry, basic dimensioning, working drawings, sections and conventions, and printmaking machines.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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DRF 130 - Architectural Drafting I
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Basic techniques and fundamentals of architectural drafting with emphasis on line work, lettering and basic technical drawing. Basic drafting skills are developed through projects devoted to acquiring knowledge of basic residential construction methods and their graphical representation. Emphasis on industry standards.
Prerequisite: DRF 120 or instructor permission
Determined By Need (DBN)
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DRF 150 - AutoCAD I
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Introduction to drawing fundamentals, display controls, dimensioning, and Computer Aided Drafting.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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DRF 200 - Applied Drafting and Design
Credits: 2
| Lab: 4
Student-designed project that applies advanced drafting and design skills. Topics include defining areas of interest, advanced sketching skills, advanced manual drafting skills, advanced AutoCAD skills, project work plans, activities and evaluation. Repeatable with different student/instructor/division director-created specific learning objective.
Prerequisite: 15 credit hours of drafting courses.
Determined By Need (DBN).
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DRF 230 - Architectural Drafting II
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Covers advanced architectural drafting. Topics include site/plot plans, foundation plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, framing plans, internal elevations, electrical plans, plumbing plans, sketching, perspective drawing, shading and coloring, and building codes.
Prerequisite: DRF 130
Determined By Need (DBN)
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DRF 250 - AutoCAD II
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Overview of two-dimensional specialized techniques and continued development of AutoCAD skills. Emphasis is on advanced student project(s). Topics include advanced editing, attributes and data extraction, customizing macros and menus, tailoring menu systems, using AutoLISP for drawing automation, grouping entities into blocks, drawing enhancements, dimensioning and plotting drawings.
Prerequisite: DRF 150 or instructor permission
Determined By Need (DBN)
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ECD 108 - Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood
Credits: 1
Lecture: 0.5 | Practicum: 1
Foundations in observing and assessing learning for the purpose of understanding development and guiding instruction for young children, birth through age eight. Covers a variety of techniques and strategies for effectively documenting learning and interpreting results.
Prerequisite: ECD 250
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ECD 110 - Building Relationships with Families
Credits: 1
Lecture: 1
Overview of the importance of the family and early childhood professional relationship. Strategies for engaging with families and building strong relationships as a means to support children’s positive growth and development.
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ECD 112 - Enhancing Family and Community Engagement
Credits: 1
Lecture: 1 | Practicum: 1
Overview of a parent, family and community engagement framework used in early childhood systems. Reviews research and assesses the value of family engagement as a fundamental strategy to promote children’s learning and healthy development.
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ECD 128 - Culture, Language and Community
Credits: 1
Lecture: 0.5 | Practicum: 1
Explores how culture, language and community impact child development and learning. Reviews methods and materials that promote culturally and linguistically responsive environments and instruction in a variety of early childhood settings.
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ECD 139 - Curriculum and Environments for Infants and Toddlers
Credits: 2
Lecture: 1 | Clinical: 2
Overview of developmentally appropriate curriculum and planning to support comprehensive growth and development of children birth to three. Explores the roles that daily routines and responsive caregiving play in supporting young children’s learning experiences. Addresses influences of environments on development and learning.
Prerequisite: ECD 250 or equivalent
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ECD 141 - Healthy and Safe Early Childhood Practices
Credits: 2
Lecture: 1 | Practicum: 2
Overview of policies and strategies that ensure children’s safety, health, and well-being across settings serving children from birth through age eight. Topics include nutrition, physical activity, safe sleep, and playground practices. This course has been approved by Arizona DES to fulfill both ongoing and pre-service health and safety training requirements.
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ECD 175 - Professionalism
Credits: 1
Lecture: 0.5 | Practicum: 1
Overview of professional ethics and behavior within the field of early childhood, including professional development, understanding of the core knowledge and competencies of the field, and the importance of ongoing professional growth.
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ECD 184 - Early Social and Emotional Development
Credits: 2
Lecture: 1 | Practicum: 2
Overview of children’s social and emotional development from birth through age eight. Explores instructional strategies and techniques to build young children’s social-emotional competence, promote positive self-concepts, and support self-regulation in the early years. Empahasizes the child-adult relationship as the foundation for trusting, positive interactions with peers and adults.
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ECD 186 - Effective Interactions for Learning
Credits: 1
Lecture: 0.5 | Practicum: 1
Overview of the important role of adult-child interactions in the development of young children. Explores the topics of attachment, building warm relationships, and effective scaffolding using questioning and language strategies to promote self-regulation and learning in children ages birth-five years.
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ECD 187 - Supporting STEM in Early Childhood
Credits: 1
Lecture: 0.5 | Practicum: 1
Overview of integrated learning approaches to teaching young children science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts. Reviews strategies and techniques for planning, developing, and implementing developmentally appropriate and effective STEM curriculum for young children birth to age five.
Co-requisite: ECD 200
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ECD 188 - Policies and Procedures in Early Childhood Programs
Credits: 1
Lecture: 1
Overview of early childhood systems, policies, and procedures. Discussions of childcare licensure, quality early childhood programs, and other early childhood regulatory entities.
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ECD 200 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Provides an overview of early childhood education including programs, policies, and curriculum. Offers opportunities to design environments and instructional strategies using developmentally effective practices. Emphasizes play and constructivism as a means for supporting children’s learning in settings serving children birth through age five.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement or instructor permission
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ECD 217 - Early Childhood Language and Literacy
Credits: 1
Lecture: 1
Methods and materials to support young children’s emerging language and literacy skills from birth using whole child, integrated approaches to learning. Includes topics in communication, early reading and early writing.
Prerequisite: ECD 200
Concurrent Requisite: ECD 290
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ECD 222 - Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Overview of legislation, policies, issues, philosophies and trends in special education with an emphasis on provisions for children birth through age eight. Includes an examination of the student’s own beliefs and assumptions regarding learners with exceptionalities.
Prerequisite: ECD 200 and ECD 250 .
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ECD 223 - Positive Behavior Supports
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
Building on theories of social and emotional development, explores assessment and analysis of behavior for the purpose of creating positive interventions and supports. Examines environmental and developmental influences on behavior and strategies for reflecting on adults’ actions to better meet children’s needs.
Prerequisite: ECD 108
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ECD 232 - Play and Learning Environments
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
Examines the value of play within developmentally effective teaching environments for children birth through age eight. Emphasizes the design of indoor and outdoor learning experiences, the teacher’s role in supporting children’s development, and the connections between play and standardsbased content knowledge in science, math, and literacy.
Prerequisite: ECD 200
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ECD 241 - Evaluating Early Childhood Programs and Practices
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
Overview of the methods for evaluating and assessing quality across early childhood programs. Explores national trends, research, policy, and practices related to program evaluation.
Prerequisite: ECD 200 or EDU 200
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ECD 250 - Survey of Child Development
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Study of the theories of child development from the prenatal through middle childhood periods. Includes an emphasis on the interactions between biology and the environment and the influences of culture and social issues on children’s health and development.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement or instructor permission
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ECD 252 - Risk and Resiliency in Early Childhood
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Examines the concept of risk (biological, environmental, family mental health) and its impacts on brain development and child behavior across early childhood settings. Addresses the early childhood professional’s role in building resilience through instructional design and program development.
Prerequisite: ECD 250
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ECD 290 - Early Childhood Practicum I
Credits: 1
| Practicum: 2
Provides a scheduled, structured, directed, supervised field experience that allows for the practice and demonstration of the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions associated with an early childhood professional. Students engage in observation of child development and learning across a variety of settings and age groups, birth to five years. Emphasis areas: quality interactions and curriculum to support child development and learning.
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ECD 297 - Early Childhood Education Capstone
Credits: 1
| Practicum: 2
Provides opportunities for the student to reflect on the depth and breadth of learning across courses and practicum/field experiences. Students use self-assessment and reflection to make meaning of program and field experiences, which culminate in formal presentations that analyze individual practice and knowledge.
Prerequisite: ECD 200 and ECD 250 and ECD 175 and ECD 187 and ECD 217 and ECD 128 and ECD 184 or Instructor Permission
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ECD 332 - Arts and Aesthetics in Early Education
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Explores the principles, methods, and materials for teaching young children music, creative movement, visual arts, and dramatic play through process-oriented experiences to support divergent thinking and an appreciation for aesthetics. Prepares teacher candidates to connect art education to content areas across the curriculum, including science, mathematics, social studies, and literacy.
Prerequisite: Admission to a bachelor’s degree program.
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ECD 387 - STEM Instruction in the Early Childhood Classroom
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Examines the content and pedagogy of teaching scientific concepts and mathematics in preK-3rd grade classrooms. Prepares teacher candidates to plan and implement developmentally effective strategies to support the developing mathematical and scientific thinking of children as well as the strategies teachers use to assess understanding. Explores relevant mathematics and science content standards in preK-3rd grade classrooms with a focus on mathematical concepts, processes, and skills, and making connections across the STEM disciplines.
Prerequisite: Admission to a bachelor’s degree program, ECD 200 , and ECD 187 .
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ECD 390 - Early Childhood Practicum II
Credits: 1
| Practicum: 2
Provides a scheduled, structured, directed, supervised field experience that allows for the practice and demonstration of the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions associated with an early childhood professional. Students engage in observation of child development and learning across a variety of settings and age groups. Emphasis areas: PreK-3rd grade reading instruction, assessment, intervention, integrated learning, and teaching of STEM content.
Prerequisite: Admission into the BAS-ECE program.
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ECD 391 - Early Childhood Practicum III
Credits: 1
| Practicum: 2
Provides scheduled, structured, directed, supervised field experience that allows for the practice and demonstration of the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions associated with an early childhood professional. Students engage in observation of learning across a variety of settings and age groups. Emphasis areas: formative and summative assessment, understanding student data, integration of the arts, and differentiated instruction.
Prerequisite: Admission into the BAS-ECE program.
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ECD 400 - Navigating Early Childhood Policies and Systems
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Examines the systems and structures across educational settings that serve young children through third grade. Supports teacher candidates with building the knowledge and skills to become continuous, collaborative learners who make informed decisions using reflective and critical perspectives. Reviews the various social, legal, and environmental impacts on education and the profession.
Prerequisite: Admission to a bachelor’s degree program.
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ECD 490 - Early Childhood Capstone-Experiential B-Pre-K
Credits: 9
| Practicum: 27
Provides a culminating professional experience in a birth to Pre-K setting during which students have substantial opportunities for sustained work in a real-world setting. Offers the early childhood program candidate professional-guided, practitioner supervision while practicing skills aligned with national and state standards relevant to the age group of interest.
Prerequisite: Admission into the BAS-ECE program, current fingerprint clearance on file, and completion of all other program of study coursework OR Educator Preparation Programs Dean approval.
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ECD 491 - Early Childhood Capstone: Experiential K-3
Credits: 9
| Practicum: 27
Provides a culminating professional experience in a K-3rd grade setting during which students have substantial opportunities for sustained work in a real-world setting. Offers the teacher candidate professional-guided, practitioner supervision while practicing skills aligned with national and state standards relevant to early childhood teacher certification.
Prerequisite: Admission into the BAS-ECE program, current fingerprint clearance on file, and completion of all other program of study coursework OR Educator Preparation Programs Dean approval.
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ECN 211 - Principles of Macroeconomics  ECN 2201
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Covers the study of the economic system as a whole, including the level of employment and diversity in income, fiscal and monetary policies, and the role of government in the economy. Also covers the economics of resource issues related to market failure and sustainability.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement.
Online fall, spring, summer semesters.
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ECN 212 - Principles of Microeconomics ECN 2202
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Covers the study of economic elements of supply and demand analysis. Also covers an examination of market structures, market allocation and externalities, labor markets and income distribution, and decision making by the individual firm.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement.
Online fall, spring, summer semesters.
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EDP 301 - Foundations in Reading
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Introduces students to the fundamentals of teaching reading, writing, and spelling skills, including phonological and phonemic awareness, systematic phonics instruction, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension with a focus on practices that are based in the science of reading instruction. Emphasizes the teaching strategies and content relevant to elementary aged students and aligned with the Arizona K-5 Reading Standards.
Prerequisite: Admission to a bachelor’s degree program.
Concurrent Requisite: ECD 390
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EDP 322 - Instructional Effectiveness for Children with Exceptionalities
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Prepares early childhood educators to successfully teach reading, writing, math, and other content areas to young children with exceptionalities. Provides an overview of research-based inclusion strategies along with practical applications to assist preservice early childhood teachers to support differentiation of early childhood educational curricula. Emphasizes identification procedures, creating Individualized Education Programs, progress monitoring, assessment, and creating inclusive environments. Infuses aspects related to culture and culturally linguistic issues throughout the course.
Prerequisite: ECD 222 or EDU 222 , and admission to a bachelor’s degree program.
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EDP 400 - Introduction to Educational Research
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Introduces students to designs, methods, and applications of educational research in early childhood settings. Students explore the concept of a teacher as a researcher and examine how research informs practice both directly and indirectly.
Prerequisite: Admission to a bachelor’s degree program.
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EDP 401 - Essentials of Reading Instruction and Intervention
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Deepens teacher candidates’ knowledge and skills in the foundations of science-based reading instruction. Provides content related to screening students for indicators of dyslexia based on phonological and phonemic awareness, rapid naming skills, correspondence between sounds and letters, nonsense word fluency, and sound symbol recognition. Broadens student knowledge to include reading assessment, differentiated instructional practices, and specific interventions to improve student reading proficiency, including students with reading deficiencies and characteristics of dyslexia.
Prerequisite: EDP 301 and admission to a bachelor’s degree program.
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EDP 408 - Evaluating Learning Across the Curriculum
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
An overview of research, policy, and best practices in using formal and informal assessment to guide instructional decisions, measure progress, and communicate with students, parents, and stakeholders. Focuses on designing and selecting valid and reliable assessment strategies as well as analyzing student data to reflect on practice and differentiate instruction. Addresses use of technology, the application of ethics, and the minimization of bias in assessment procedures.
Prerequisite: ECD 108 and admission to a bachelor’s degree program.
Concurrent Requisite: ECD 391 .
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EDU 101 - Effective Tutoring
Credits: 1
Lecture: 1
For those who work with students as tutors, scribes or note takers. The course identifies methods and approaches to tutoring, including qualities, goals, strategies and implementation guidelines for the development of effective tutoring relationship.
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EDU 102 - Laubach Literacy Tutor Training
Credits: 1
Lecture: 1
The philosophy, methods, techniques and materials employed in teaching of basic reading to the nonreader, using the Laubach system of reading, as well as basic math, computer and life skills.
Prerequisite: EDU 101
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EDU 200 - Introduction to Education
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Surveys the field of education. Historical development, the requirements for admission into teaching, approaches and theory, problems of teachers, organization and administration, ethical and legal aspects and foundations of education are examined.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
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EDU 220 - Diversity in Education
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
An introduction to multicultural education and the various forms of human diversity found in classrooms, schools and communities. Emphasis on the role of stereotyping and prejudice as they affect teachers and learners.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
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EDU 222 - Introduction to Special Education
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
The history, practices, advances, problems and challenges of the special education field from birth to adulthood.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
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EDU 223 - Classroom Observation Skills
Credits: 1
Lecture: 1
Presents techniques of classroom observation used to identify effective teaching practices. Addresses the areas related to positive outcomes in learners including learning climate, classroom management, lesson clarity, instructional variety, task orientation, student engagement, student success, and higher thought processes. Prepares teacher candidates to use classroom observation and reflective practice in PreK-12 settings.
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EDU 250 - Critical and Evaluative Reading for Educators
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Applies critical inquiry skills to varied and challenging reading materials that includes analysis, synthesis, and evaluation through written discourse.
Prerequisite: ENL 101
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EDU 275 - Instructional Skills Workshop
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
Participants review basic ideas about teaching, check current practices, and experiment with new instructional strategies and techniques. Participants will address different learning domains-psycho-motor, cognitive, and affective.
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EDU 276 - Managing the Learning Environment
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Classroom management techniques, discipline models, student behavior and misbehavior, group dynamics, student self-motivation, and learning styles. Arizona State Board of Education professional teaching standards emphasized; includes 20 hours field experience.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
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EDU 280 - Introduction to Structured English Immersion (SEI) Augmented
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Emphasis on understanding English Language Learners (ELL) in the K-12 classroom. Covers the history, culture, theory, methods and an introduction to both the English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards and the Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA).
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EDU 286 - Educational Technology
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
A technology literacy course for current and future educators in K-12 and postsecondary education. This course emphasizes skill development and familiarity in e-learning tools, online educational resources, instructional design, distance learning and educational technology standards. Knowledge and skills will be assessed through discussions, hands-on projects and digital portfolios.
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EDU 291 - Children’s Literature
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Review of children’s literature from a variety of world cultures, including application of literary criteria to folk and modern literature for children. Elementary curriculum supported and developed through literature.
Prerequisite: ENL 101 or instructor permission
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EMT 104 - Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid
Credits: 0.5
Lecture: 0.5
Designed to certify the student in CPR (HealthCare Provider level) and First Aid (American Heart Association or ASHI).
Both fall and spring semesters.
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EMT 130 - Emergency Medical Technician Preparatory Course
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Introduction to medical terminology with basic anatomy and physiology of the human body as cornerstones to providing care in the pre-hospital environment. Includes Basic Life Support at the Health Care Provider level.
Prerequisite: Next Gen. ACCUPLACER Reading Score of 249 or higher.
Both fall and spring semesters
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EMT 131 - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Credits: 8
Lecture: 8 | Clinical: 1.25
Students learn skills to recognize and properly treat illness and injury in the pre-hospital setting. Successful completion of the course provides eligibility to take the certification exam through the National Registry of EMTs and apply to the Arizona Department of Health Services certification as an EMT Basic.
Prerequisite: Next Generation ACCUPLACER Reading Score of 249 or higher. Current Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider. Must be 18 years of age before the end of class. Successful completion of EMT 130 Emergency Medical Technician Preparatory Course is required unless documented proof of prior experience or equivalent class and successful completion of course final or documented proof of prior experience and program coordinator permission.
Both fall and spring semesters.
Note: * Before Enrolling: To qualify for enrollment in EMT 131, you must have your current Healthcare Provider CPR credentials, a negative TB test result within the last 6 months, a current Tdap, MMR x2, and Hep B immunizations or signed waiver.
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EMT 133 - EMT - Basic Refresher
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
A 32-hour continuing education class that fulfills the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and Arizona Department of Health Services requirements for recertification as a basic EMT in the state.
Prerequisite: Current certification as an EMT-B with NREMT or State of Arizona.
Both fall and spring semesters
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EMT 135 - EMT IVC
Credits: 1
Lecture: 0.5 | Clinical: 1.5
Designed for the EMT BASIC technician to develop intravenous skills and provide advanced care for improved patient outcomes.
Prerequisite: Current certification as an EMCT-B in the State of Arizona. Require written approval from the EMCT EMS provider agency and from an administrative medical director who agrees to provide medical direction.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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EMT 240 - Basic Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Pharmacology
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Content includes cardiac electrophysiology, basic heart rhythms, introduction to pharmacologic management and medication calculations.
Spring semester
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EMT 241 - Advanced Life Support (ALS) Refresher
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
A 48-hour continuing education class that fulfills the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and Arizona Department of Health Services requirements for recertification as a paramedic or intermediate EMT in the state of Arizona.
Prerequisite: Must be certified as an EMT-P or EMT-I in the state of Arizona
Both fall and spring semesters
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EMT 246 - Paramedic Training I
Credits: 20
Lecture: 16 | Clinical: 14
Develops advanced level knowledge and skills for recognition and appropriate management of illness and injury in a variety of settings. Successful completion of the course provides eligibility to take the exam through National Registry of EMTs and apply to the Arizona Department of Health Services as a Paramedic.
Prerequisite: Next gen. ACCUPLACER score of 249 or higher. Successful completion of EMT 240 . Arizona State certified EMCT Basic in good standing for at least one year. Current Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Level certification. Please see application for specific health requirements.
Fall semester.
Note: * Before Enrolling: Students must complete an application prior to enrolling. Students must also provide either a DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card** or an application for card prior to course registration to meet Department of Health Services requirements. There is a $75 application fee and a fingerprinting fee may also apply. Learn how to apply at:
https://www.npc.edu/file/download/38674.
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EMT 247 - Paramedic Training II
Credits: 22
Lecture: 16 | Clinical: 18
Develops advanced knowledge and skills for recognition and appropriate treatment of illness and injury in a variety of settings.
Prerequisite: Next Generation ACCUPLACER score of 249 or higher. Successful completion of EMT 246 . Arizona State certified EMCT Basic in good standing for at least one year. Current Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Level certification, current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, and Pediatric Life Support certification. Please see application for specific health requirements.
Spring semester
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