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MUS 136 - Music Theory II
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Continuation of MUS 135 including intermediate writing in four-part choral textures: non-harmonic tones, melodic harmonization, instrumental styles, seventh chords, borrowed chords, and secondary dominants.
Prerequisite: MUS 135
Concurrent Requisite: MUS 138
Determined By Need (DBN)
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MUS 137 - Ear Training I
Credits: 1
| Lab: 2
Includes sight-singing, dictation, keyboard exercises, and related skills, all designed to develop the student’s musical ear to the highest degree possible. Coincides with Music Theory I.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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MUS 138 - Ear Training II
Credits: 1
| Lab: 2
Continuing sight-singing, dictation, keyboard exercises, and related skills designed to develop the student’s musical ear to the highest possible degree. Course coincides with Music Theory II.
Prerequisite: MUS 137
Determined By Need (DBN)
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MUS 150 - Music Appreciation
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
A nontechnical introduction to elements of music and music composers of the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical eras.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Spring semester
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MUS 155A - Music Applied - Voice
Credits: 1
Instructor works one-on-one with vocalist to improve the fundamentals of singing and apply them to vocal performance. Other topics covered are foreign language, diction and proper vocal technique.
Prerequisite: Audition and instructor permission
Determined By Need (DBN)
Note: One credit equals a 30-minute lesson. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 155B - Music Applied - Piano
Credits: 1
Piano lessons, depending on the student’s playing ability.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission
Determined By Need (DBN)
Note: One credit equals a 30-minute lesson. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 155C - Music Applied - Guitar
Credits: 1
Lessons on the guitar, depending on the student’s abilities.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission
Determined By Need (DBN)
Note: One credit equals a 30-minute lesson. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 155D - Music Applied - French Horn
Credits: 1
Focuses on the fundamentals of French Horn performance as applied to solo, chamber and large ensemble playing.
Prerequisite: Audition and instructor permission
Determined By Need (DBN)
Note: One credit equals a 30-minute lesson. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 155E - Music Applied - Trumpet
Credits: 1
Focuses on the fundamentals of trumpet performance as applied to solo, chamber and large ensemble playing.
Prerequisite: Audition and instructor permission
Determined By Need (DBN)
Note: One credit equals a 30-minute lesson. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 155F - Music Applied - Violin
Credits: 1
Focuses on the fundamentals of Violin performance as applied to solo, chamber and large ensemble playing.
Prerequisite: Audition and instructor permission
Determined By Need (DBN)
Note: One credit equals a 30-minute lesson. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 155G - Music Applied - Flute
Credits: 1
Focuses on the fundamentals of Flute performance as applied to solo, chamber and large ensemble playing.
Prerequisite: Audition and instructor permission
Determined By Need (DBN)
Note: One credit equals a 30-minute lesson. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 160 - Introduction to Conducting
Credits: 2
Lecture: 1 | Lab: 2
A study of fundamental gesture technique, score-reading, and interpretation.
Prerequisite: MUS 135 or instructor permission
Determined By Need (DBN)
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MUS 200 - Advanced Northland Master Chorale
Credits: 1
| Lab: 2
Requires Northland Master Chorale singers in their second year to exhibit further leadership skills, increased vocal production and increased music learning and performance capabilities. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: MUS 100 and instructor permission
Determined By Need (DBN)
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MUS 221 - Soundcheck II
Credits: 1
| Lab: 2
Advanced vocal jazz and a cappella ensemble focused on learning and performance of contemporary, jazz and pop music. Emphasizes leadership skills, increased vocal production and increased music learning and performance capabilities. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: MUS 121 , audition and instructor permission
Determined By Need (DBN)
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MUS 235 - Music Theory III  MUS 2222
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
A continuation of Music Theory II. Includes introductory studies of formal organization, 18th-Century counterpoint, and score analysis. Begins exploration of chromaticism.
Prerequisite: MUS 136
Concurrent Requisite: MUS 237
Determined By Need (DBN)
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MUS 236 - Music Theory IV MUS 2223
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
A continuation of Music Theory III covering advanced harmonic materials such as chromaticism, modulation, and 20th-Century techniques.
Prerequisite: MUS 235
Concurrent Requisite: MUS 238
Determined By Need (DBN)
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MUS 237 - Ear Training III MUS 2222
Credits: 1
| Lab: 2
Sight-singing, dictation, keyboard exercises, and related skills designed to develop the student’s musical ear to the highest degree possible. Coincides with Music Theory III.
Prerequisite: MUS 138
Determined By Need (DBN)
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MUS 238 - Ear Training IV MUS 2223
Credits: 1
| Lab: 2
Sight-singing, dictation, keyboard exercises, and related skills designed to develop the student’s musical ear to the highest degree possible. Coincides with Music Theory IV.
Prerequisite: MUS 237
Determined By Need (DBN)
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MUS 250 - World Music
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Introduces students to global wealth of vernacular musics; explores interaction between music and other aspects of cultural expression from areas around the world. Through studying historical and contemporary musical heritages, students come to know, relate to and understand a broad range of cultural and artistic perspectives.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Determined By Need (DBN)
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MUS 261 - Advanced Choral Conducting
Credits: 2
Lecture: 1 | Lab: 2
A detailed study of rehearsal techniques, musical components, and baton expressiveness as related to choral conducting. Topics include score reading, accompaniment, and performance practice.
Prerequisite: MUS 160
Determined By Need (DBN)
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MUS 262 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting
Credits: 2
Lecture: 1 | Lab: 2
A detailed study of rehearsal techniques, musical components, and baton expressiveness as related to instrumental conducting. Topics include score reading, accompaniment and performance practice.
Prerequisite: MUS 160
Determined By Need (DBN)
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MUS 275 - Music Composition I
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Focus on composition of various exercises and original music. Additional topics include study of 20th-Century compositions and performance of new works. Students wishing to take this course should contact instructor.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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MUS 276 - Music Composition II
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Continuation of MUS 275 . Students wishing to take this course should contact instructor.
Prerequisite: MUS 275
Determined By Need (DBN)
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MUS 285 - Band
Credits: 1
| Lab: 2
Focus on performance of the concert band repertoire, requiring diligence in learning music and study of fundamentals, includes minor research of pieces and public performance. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Audition required
Determined By Need (DBN)
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MUS 287 - Jazz Band
Credits: 1
| Lab: 2
Study and performance of jazz band literature and appropriate jazz techniques. Requires diligence in learning music, minor research of pieces, and public performance. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Audition required
Determined By Need (DBN)
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Nursing |
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NUR 105 - Nursing Calculations
Credits: 1
Lecture: 1
This course is designed to present mathematics necessary to convert between the American and metric systems of measurement, intake and outtake calculations, drug dosage calculations and determining IV flow rates in multiple formats, pediatric dosages.
Prerequisite: Admission to Nursing Program
Determined By Need (DBN)
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NUR 116 - LPN to RN Transition
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
For licensed practical nurses preparing to enter the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program. Emphasis is on ensuring students are prepared to enter the ADN Program in the third semester. Knowledge gaps will be identified, nursing skills updated, and current trends in nursing explored.
Prerequisite: Admittance to the LPN-RN program
Spring semester
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NUR 117 - Pharmacology I
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
Introduces student to use of pharmacological agents and provides theoretical development of competence in the safe and accurate administration of medications.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in Nursing program or instructor permission
Fall semester
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NUR 118 - Pharmacology II
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
Extends student knowledge in the use of pharmacological agents. Theoretical development of competences in the safe and accurate administration of intravenous, pediatric, psychotropic and obstetric medications, as well as parenteral nutrition.
Prerequisite: NUR 117 ; enrollment in Nursing program or instructor permission
Spring semester
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NUR 121 - Nursing I
Credits: 8
Lecture: 4 | Lab: 4 | Clinical: 8
Focus on practice in the nursing student role with emphasis on the client’s admission to and movement within the health care system, the student’s development as a caring, competent nurse within the legal/ethical framework of the profession, and development of critical thinking and communication skills.
Prerequisite: Admission into nursing program
Fall semester
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NUR 122 - Nursing II
Credits: 8
Lecture: 4 | Lab: 4 | Clinical: 8
Focus on nursing care for individuals and families with chronic health conditions in well-defined practice settings. Emphasis on basic management concepts and continued development of critical thinking, nursing judgment and skills.
Prerequisite: NUR 117 and NUR 121
Spring semester
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NUR 123 - Paramedic to Nurse Bridge Course
Credits: 11
Lecture: 8 | Clinical: 9
This intensive course introduces the experienced paramedic to nursing process, critical reasoning, concept mapping, basic CNA and advanced nursing skills, medication calculations and administration, nutrition, a review of acute disease processes, theoretical development of clinical and cultural competencies and safe and accurate nursing practice.
Prerequisite: Current paramedic certification and minimum of one year of active paramedic experience; Nursing Program prerequisites; admission to the Nursing Program
Co-requisite: NUR 117 and NUR 118
Determined By Need (DBN)
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NUR 125 - Practical Nurse Completion
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
Preparation for the NCLEX-PN examination through comprehensive critical content review, practice questions with rationales, and development of a study plan. Emphasis is on strengthening critical thinking skills and test-taking strategies for a practical nurse.
Prerequisite: Co-enrollment or completion of NUR 122
Spring semester
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NUR 219 - NCLEX Review Seminar
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
Preparation for the NCLEX-RN examination through comprehensive critical content review, practice questions with rationales, and development of a study plan. Emphasis will be placed on the current NCLEX-RN Test Plan.
Prerequisite: Co-enrollment or completion of NUR 222
Spring semester
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NUR 221 - Nursing III
Credits: 8
Lecture: 4 | Lab: 4 | Clinical: 8
Focus on nursing care of individuals and families experiencing developmental milestones. Includes group theory and nursing therapeutics related to parenteral therapy, assisting the client through acute health care issues, concepts in critical thinking, organizational skills and psychosocial nursing.
Prerequisite: Successful completion with a ‘C’ or better in NUR 122 , BIO 205 ; and PSY 240
Fall semester
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NUR 222 - Nursing IV
Credits: 8
Lecture: 4 | Lab: 4 | Clinical: 8
Focus on the impact of acute health care conditions on individuals, families and groups. Emphasis is on synthesis and application of nursing therapeutics as students continue to develop in the role of the professional nurse with an introduction to organizational transitions.
Prerequisite: NUR 221
Spring semester
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NUR 291 - RN Refresher
Credits: 8
Lecture: 5 | Clinical: 10
Designed for the RN whose license has lapsed. Updates nursing knowledge and skills including medication administration and intravenous therapy. Candidate applies to the Arizona State Board of Nursing for licensure upon completion. Student responsible to negotiate placement in health care agency for 160 hours precepted clinical experience during the course.
Prerequisite: Student must acquire a temporary RN license for refresher course prior to first day of class
Both fall and spring semesters
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Nursing Assistant Training |
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NAT 101 - Nursing Assistant Training
Credits: 5
Lecture: 3 | Lab: 3 | Clinical: 3
Prepares students to assume the role and responsibilities of a nursing assistant within community health settings with a focus on long-term care. Complies with federal (OBRA) guidelines and preparation for the Arizona State Board of Nursing certification examination.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory reading and math placement, Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid certification (EMT 104 , or equivalent). All students undergo random urine drug screening prior to clinical.
Both fall and spring semesters; summer.
Note: * Before Enrolling: Student must have a current negative TB test, have completed a Hep B, MMR, and Varicella immunization series, and a COVID-19 vaccination. A clinical agency-approved COVID-19 waiver MAY be available. To qualify for enrollment in NAT 101, students must also provide a DPS Fingerprint Clearance 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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Pharmacy Technician |
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PHT 103 - Pharmacy Technician I
Credits: 7
Lecture: 7
 Provides an in-depth overview of pharmaceutical principles and practice related to the role of the pharmacy technician. Provides preparation for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE).
Prerequisite: Satisfactory Placement [requires reading score Next Gen ACCUPLACER 249+/Classic Accuplacer 73+/ASSET 41+/COMPASS 81+ and numerical score]; must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent Keyboarding skills equivalent to 20 words per minute
Co-requisite: EMT 104 Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid and HES 170 Medical Terminology for Clinical Health Professionals or equivalent.
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PHT 104 - Pharmacy Technician II
Credits: 8
Lecture: 6 | Lab: 7.5
An overview of each body system and the medications used to treat common conditions that afflict each system. Provides preparation for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE) and 120-hour pharmacy internship.
Prerequisite: EMT 104 Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid or equivalent, HES 170 Medical Terminology for Clinical Health Professionals or equivalent, PHT 103 Pharmacy Technician I , current DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card and a Pharmacy Technician Trainee license issued by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy Proof of legal US residency is required to obtain trainee license All students undergo random urine drug screening prior to clinical.
Note: * Before Enrolling: Proof of Hep B, MMR and Varicella and a COVID-19 vaccination are required. A clinical-agency approved COVID-19 waiver MAY be available. *** NOTE: Students completing the NPC course will meet PTCB’s 2022 education/training eligibility requirements for CPhT Certification. Students must still take and pass the national exam to become certified.
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PHL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy PHI 1101
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Introduction to and analysis of selected philosophical issues, including ideas which have shaped Western thought: knowledge, causality, the existence of God, morality, the nature of persons, free will, the good life, the ideal community, and the nature of reality. Reading and critical discussion of both classical and contemporary texts.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Both fall and spring semesters
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PHL 103 - Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking PHI 1103
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
An introduction to the basic concepts of deductive and inductive logic. Covers informal fallacies, validity, and soundness. Students learn elementary symbolic logic, methods of inductive reasoning, and basics of scientific method.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Both fall and spring semesters
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PHL 105 - Introduction to Ethics PHI 1105
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Introduction to moral philosophy and problems of practical ethics; analysis of philosophical problems in ethics and political philosophy, e.g., virtue and integrity, rights vs. social utility, nature of law and state. Reading and critical discussion from sources representative of moral philosophers of both the classical and contemporary periods.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Both fall and spring semesters
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PHL 150 - Comparative World Religions
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Introduction to the concepts and philosophies of religion including: the nature religious belief; arguments for the existence of God; mysticism; religion and meaning; theistic and pantheistic conceptions of God and creation in the world from animism to the modern religions; traditions including Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity and others.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Determined By Need (DBN)
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Physics |
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PHY 111 - General Physics I PHY 1111
Credits: 4
Lecture: 3 | Lab: 3
Algebra-based course that explores the fundamental laws of physics with an emphasis on kinematics, dynamics, Newton’s laws, work, energy, momentum, and the conservation laws.
Prerequisite: MAT 152 . MAT 189 recommended.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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PHY 112 - General Physics II PHY 1112
Credits: 4
Lecture: 3 | Lab: 3
Continuation of PHY 111 with concentration on thermodynamics, vibrations and wave motion, electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and topics in modern physics.
Prerequisite: PHY 111
Determined By Need (DBN)
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Political Science |
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POS 110 - United States Government POS 1110
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
General survey of the constitutional bases, organizations and functioning of the United States government and political processes.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Both fall and spring semesters
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POS 112 - Navajo Government
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Survey of the development of Navajo Tribal Government since its creation in early 20th Century. Examines the legal and political bases of tribal government, the structure and functions of tribal powers and services, fiscal changes, and administrative growth. Includes political relations, developments, and transitions relating to state and federal government.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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POS 221 - Arizona Constitution and Government
Credits: 1
Lecture: 1
Surveys the Arizona Constitution, with special attention to the operation of state and local government. Course is intended to satisfy Arizona’s requirement for teacher certification.
Both fall and spring semesters; summer.
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POS 222 - U.S. Constitution
Credits: 1
Lecture: 1
Survey of US Constitution from its philosophical and historical roots to its modern-day structure. Course is intended to satisfy Arizona’s requirement for teacher certification.
Both fall and spring semesters; summer.
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Psychology |
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PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology PSY 1101
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Provides an overview of the basic fundamentals of psychology. Specifically, it surveys the science of psychology, including history and systems, physiology, development, sensation and perception, learning theory, abnormal psychology, personality, memory and cognition.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Both fall and spring semesters; summer.
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PSY 230 - Introduction to Psychological Statistics
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics, emphasizing applications to psychology.
Prerequisite: PSY 101 or PSY 240 and MAT 142 or MAT 152 or equivalent placement scores in mathematics
Determined By Need (DBN)
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PSY 240 - Developmental Psychology
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
A survey of the issues and concepts dealing with age-related behavior and developmental changes during each different period of our life span from conception through old age and death. Current research in human development includes the physical, cognitive and psychosocial development of each period of the life span.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Both fall and spring semesters; summer.
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PSY 250 - Social Psychology
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Introduction to major theories and research findings of social psychology. Including theoretical perspectives of social psychology, understanding self and others, social cognition, attitudes and persuasion, social influence, interpersonal relations, aggression, prejudice and group processes.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Determined By Need (DBN)
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PSY 270 - Abnormal Psychology
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Provides an overview of the field of Abnormal Psychology. Students survey the issues and concepts dealing with various aspects of abnormal psychology, explore issues surrounding the history of abnormal psychology and present day treatment of psychological disorders, discuss various theoretical models of abnormality, and describe psychological disorders as identified in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Determined By Need (DBN)
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PSY 290 - Research Methods in Psychology
Credits: 4
Lecture: 4
Basic concepts in research methodology, emphasizing applications to psychology.
Prerequisite: PSY 230
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Sociology |
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SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology SOC 1101
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Fundamentals of sociology, organization of human groups and society and processes of interaction and social change.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory reading, writing and math placement
Both fall and spring semesters
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SOC 121 - Social Problems SOC 2250
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
A sociological exploration of selected social problems.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Determined By Need (DBN)
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SOC 212 - Sex and Gender in Society
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Social processes that shape the construction of gender in society. The role of major social institutions in these processes, including distinguishing sex and gender, gender identity, sexual orientation and gender inequality.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory reading and writing placement
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SOC 215 - Ethnicity and Race SOC 2215
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Examines the social construction of race and patterns of ethnic relations with an emphasis on the social histories and contemporary diversity of ethnic groups in the United States. Analyzes concepts of prejudice and discrimination, segregation and assimilation.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory reading and writing placement
Determined By Need (DBN)
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SOC 225 - Sociology of the Family
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Analyzes families, marriage, and other intimate relationships in various social and historical settings.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
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Spanish |
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SPA 100 - Beginning Spanish Conversation
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Emphasizes basic sentence structure, pronunciation, vocabulary, and practical usage. Designed for developing speaking and listening abilities. Little emphasis on grammar.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I SPA 1101
Credits: 4
Lecture: 4
Introduction to the Spanish language emphasizing basic grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and culture.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Both fall and spring semesters
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SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish II SPA 1102
Credits: 4
Lecture: 4
A continuation of the study of fundamental linguistic patterns in SPA 101 . Continued emphasis on comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPA 101
Both fall and spring semesters
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SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I SPA 2201
Credits: 4
Lecture: 4
Consolidate and augment dexterity in the four basic communicative skills: comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. Further development of Spanish vocabulary and cultural awareness.
Prerequisite: SPA 102
Determined By Need (DBN)
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SPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II SPA 2202
Credits: 4
Lecture: 4
Systematic expansion to strengthen the communicative skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. A continued emphasis on vocabulary and cultural enrichment.
Prerequisite: SPA 201
Determined By Need (DBN)
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SPA 218 - Advanced Spanish Practicum
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Increased proficiency in Spanish for advanced students. The area of concentration -be it grammar, conversation, reading, composition, or intense review - depends on the need of each student.
Prerequisite: SPA 202
Determined By Need (DBN)
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Speech, Theatre & Film |
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SPT 110 - Fundamentals of Oral Communications COM 1100
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Theory and practice in the organization, preparation and delivery of communication. Special attention to elements of interpersonal communication, constructive criticism, conflict management and small group process.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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SPT 115 - Interpreter’s Theatre
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Theory and performance in interpreter’s theatre. An effective vehicle for understanding literature, developing skills in oral interpretation and bringing enjoyment and enrichment to both the interpreters and the audience. Performance portion of the course is a touring group available to perform for area schools and organizations.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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SPT 120 - Public Speaking
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Development of skill in speaking in a variety of formal public communication situations. Application of the principles of logic and critical thinking as well as the behavioral theories of audience psychology.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
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SPT 130 - Introduction to Theatre THE 1100
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
An introductory survey course of theatre from its earliest known beginning(s) to the present day. Students are exposed to drama from a variety of historical and ethnic backgrounds. The course focuses on the aesthetic and humanistic aspects of theatre within historical and contemporary contexts.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Both fall and spring semesters
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SPT 140 - Principles of Drama THE 2220
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Focuses on the analysis of structural elements of major dramatic forms and styles and how they inform interpretive decisions related to theatrical production. Emphasis on studying representative plays, ranging from the classical to contemporary eras.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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SPT 150 - Introduction to Film
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Introduction to the history, ideology and aesthetics of film, film theory and film criticism.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Determined By Need (DBN)
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SPT 156 - History of Television I
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
An overview of the historic evolution of American television programming from the late 1940s to 1990. Students learn the economic, political, social and cultural influence of television in American society.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Determined By Need (DBN)
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SPT 157 - History of Television II
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
An overview of the historic evolution of American television programming from 1990 to the present. Students learn the economic, political, social and cultural influence of television in American society.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
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SPT 170 - Introduction to Acting
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Background in the theatre, and a variety of approaches to acting. Identification and preparation of a role. How to begin a characterization and how to act with other characters on stage. Basic work done with voice and movement.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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SPT 171 - Intermediate Acting
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
A continuation of acting training with the use of Meisner techniques designed to develop self-awareness, rehearsal skills and application of action to a dramatic text.
Prerequisite: SPT 170 or instructor permission
Determined By Need (DBN)
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SPT 175 - Theatre Dance
Credits: 1
| Lab: 2
Basic movement styles and dance terminology for students wishing to participate in musical theatre or dance productions. Includes anatomy study and some dance history.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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SPT 178 - Stage Makeup
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Focuses on the essentials of stage makeup, including straight, character and special types of makeup. The effects of stage lighting on makeup are also examined. Possible opportunities for production experience, where students apply the techniques learned in the course on actors cast in NPC drama or musical productions.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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SPT 180 - Introduction to Stage Lighting
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Emphasizes play script analysis in association with lighting color and angle theory. Course includes basic design communication tools such as drafting. Lab is based on developing color, intensity, texture and beam angle in association with mood and place context of a play.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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SPT 185 - Introduction to Scene Design
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Emphasizes analysis of a play script subject to the development of stage scenery, developing drafting and drawing skills necessary to effectively communicate as a designer and skills necessary to construct a working model for a play script.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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SPT 190 - Introduction to Costume Design
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Basic principles of costume design and construction and a survey of selected historical periods. Students develop drawing skills necessary to effectively communicate as a designer and complete a costume design project as part of a production experience.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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SPT 200 - Play Production I
Credits: 3
| Lab: 6
Techniques and materials used in theatrical production: directing, acting, lighting, stagecraft, makeup, costume, and management. Emphasis placed on performance of a play for an audience.
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SPT 201 - Play Production II
Credits: 3
| Lab: 6
Continuation of Play Production I, students are assigned roles and/or positions on technical committees. Additional focus placed on the function of directing, character analysis, and technical theatre. Emphasis on performance of a play or musical for an audience.
Prerequisite: SPT 200 or instructor permission
Determined By Need (DBN)
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SPT 210 - Intermediate Public Speaking
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Emphasis on in-depth study of communication theory, introduction to argumentation and debate, and the organization, preparation, and delivery of a variety of speech types.
Prerequisite: SPT 120 or instructor permission.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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SPT 220 - Technical Theatre
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
The study and utilization of design and construction techniques for theatre. Includes the areas of lighting design and wiring, scenery design and construction, costume design and construction and stage management.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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SPT 230 - Video Production
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Study and practice of basic principles and techniques of video production: audio, lighting, camera, video recording, graphics and sets, producing, directing and field production.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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SPT 240 - Video Editing
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Introduction to the theories, history and practices of editing. Students will work with n onlinear video editing stations to gain experience editing and learning the concepts, procedures and challenges of this art form.
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SPT 251 - Teaching Theatre for Youth
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Provides students educational theory on learning styles, insight into theatrical games and activities designed for children to help them practice basic theatre performance and technical activities, including acting, singing, dancing and technical theatre areas such as set building, makeup and costumes.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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SPT 252 - Playwriting
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Introduction to playwriting. Emphasis placed on composition of action, plot development, and character development. Students write a series of short scripts.
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SPT 265 - Directing
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Basic principles and techniques of stage direction: play selection, play analysis, stage composition and design, casting, blocking and business, technical coordination, rehearsal and final production. Direction of scenes or one-act required.
Prerequisite: SPT 200 , SPT 220 or instructor permission
Determined By Need (DBN)
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SPT 275 - Acting for the Musical Theatre
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Development of performance skills for the actor interested in musical theatre, with an emphasis on the singing voice, physical movement, and acting preparation for interpreting songs.
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STU 098x - College Success Strategies
Credits: 0
Lecture: 1
Student learn to access various college resources, guidance and support from faculty, staff and peers to fully develop academic and life skills. Emphasis placed on increasing student success through personal growth, study skills development, and educational planning. Topics to promote learning, understanding, critical-thinking skills and perseverance in college.
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SGT 117 - Pharmacology for Surgical Technology
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Presents role of the surgical technologist in safe handling of drugs according to standard policies and best practices. Includes drug classifications and uses, federal and state pharmacy regulations. Covers labeling, dosage calculation and methods of administration. Emphasizes complications and safety issues of medication administration.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Surgical Technology Program.
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SGT 121 - Surgical Sterile Techniques and Instrumentation
Credits: 2
Lecture: 1 | Lab: 1 | Clinical: 2
Introduction to surgical technologist profession and practice. Applies principles of microbiology to decontamination, inspection, sterilization, packaging and storage of reusable surgical instruments and devices.
Prerequisite: EMT 104 or equivalent; DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card; immunization records.
Note: All students undergo random urine drug screening prior to clinical.
* Before Enrolling: Proof of Hep B, MMR and Varicella and a COVID-19 vaccination are required. A clinical-agency approved COVID-19 waiver MAY be available.
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SGT 122 - Surgical Techniques
Credits: 4
Lecture: 3 | Lab: 3
Introduction to the hospital environment, the role of the surgical technologist, fundamental principles and practices in surgical techniques, safe patient care and knowledge to identify, select and safely use equipment and supplies in the operating room.
Co-requisite: SGT 121
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SGT 221 - Perioperative Procedures
Credits: 4
Lecture: 3 | Lab: 3
Develops fundamental understanding of perioperative environments, roles of surgical team members, and surgical patient processes. Includes a clinical experience in sterile processing environment.
Prerequisite: SGT 121
Co-requisite: SGT 222
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SGT 222 - Surgical Concepts and Specialty Procedures
Credits: 4
Lecture: 3 | Lab: 3
Classroom presentations and laboratory demonstrations of surgical procedures with review of anatomy and related pathophysiology. Operating room procedures, instrumentation and equipment in surgical specialties including genitourinary, ophthalmic, otolaryngology, maxillofacial, plastic/reconstructive, orthopedic, vascular, thoracic/pulmonary, cardiac, pediatric, neurosurgery and emergency trauma.
Prerequisite: SGT 121
Co-requisite: SGT 221
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SGT 223 - Surgical Technology Clinical Practicum I
Credits: 5
| Clinical: 17
Students assume role as surgical technologist in a live operating room setting applying learned skills.
Prerequisite: SGT 117 , SGT 121 , SGT 122 , SGT 221 , SGT 222
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SGT 224 - Surgical Technology Clinical Practicum II
Credits: 10
| Clinical: 31
Continuation of SGT 223 providing student opportunities to develop proficiency by serving in First and Second Scrub roles on surgical cases of increasing complexity to advance toward entry-level graduate achievement.
Prerequisite: SGT 223
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