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DHYG 418 Service Learning & Special Populations (2 credits)
Prereq: Currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene.
Acquaints the student with the psychosocial and physical changes in the aging process and of special needs patients. Explores how these changes relate to oral health services in institutional, assisted-living and family-centered settings. Further develops the dental hygienist as an integral member of the global healthcare team through participation in service learning experiences for special needs population cohorts.
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DHYG 420 Advanced Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice Management II (2 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of DHYG 410 as per the current Dental Hygiene Department Policy on Academic Standards and current enrollment in Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene program.
The seventh in a series of eight linked courses to increase knowledge and comprehension of advanced dental hygiene theory, science and practice management in order to facilitate the growth of increasingly complex dental hygiene clinical skills required for the safe and effective practice of dental hygiene. Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data using American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines.
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DHYG 421 Advanced Dental Hygiene Practice II (7 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of DHYG 411 as per the current Dental Hygiene Department Policy on Academic Standards and current enrollment in Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene program.
The sixth in a series of seven linked courses to further develop advanced dental hygiene clinical skills required for the safe and effective practice of dental hygiene. Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data using American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines.
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DHYG 427 Clinical Restorative Dentistry II (2 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of DHYG 417 as per the current Dental Hygiene Department Policy on Academic Standards and current enrollment in Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene program.
Second in a series of three courses providing a culmination of the information and skills learned in didactic, pre-clinic and clinic settings from DHYG 277, 287, 317, 327, 407, 417, and transferred to developing clinical restorative skills in the placement, carving and polishing of amalgam restorations and the placement and finishing of composite restorations on patients.
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DHYG 428 Research Methodologies (3 credits)
Prereq: Current enrollment in Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene program.
Introduces and develops principles of oral health research design. The course includes public health theory and practice, determinants and indicators of health disparities, epidemiology, biostatistics, community-based preventive practices and management of oral diseases. Uses APA formatting.
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DHYG 430 Advanced Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice Management III (2 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of DHYG 420 as per the current Dental Hygiene Department Policy on Academic Standards and current enrollment in Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene program.
The eighth in a series of eight linked courses to increase knowledge and comprehension of advanced dental hygiene theory, science and practice management in order to facilitate the growth of increasingly complex dental hygiene clinical skills required for the safe and effective practice of dental hygiene. Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data using American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines.
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DHYG 431 Advanced Dental Hygiene Theory Practice III (7 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of DHYG 421 as per the current Dental Hygiene Department Policy on Academic Standards and current enrollment in Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene program.
The seventh in a series of seven linked courses to further develop competence in dental hygiene clinical skills required for the safe and effective practice of dental hygiene. Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data using American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines.
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DHYG 437 Clinical Restorative Dentistry III (2 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of DHYG 427 as per the current Dental Hygiene Department Policy on Academic Standards and current enrollment in Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene program.
Third in a series of three courses providing a culmination of the information and skills learned in didactic, pre-clinic and clinic settings from DHYG 277, 287, 317, 327, 407, 417, 427, and transferred to developing clinical restorative skills in the placement, carving and polishing of amalgam restorations and the placement and finishing of composite restorations on patients.
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DHYG 438 Community Oral Health Practicum (1 credit)
Prereq: Current enrollment in Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene program.
Integration of instructional and research application. Entails exploring the role of the dental hygienist in public health agenda, community outreach services, advocacy and business management as an integral member, leader and agent of change in the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
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DHYG 439 Senior Seminar Capstone (1 credit)
Prereq: Currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene.
Develop career strategies and leadership to build interdisciplinary teams that expand the vision of oral health professionals, culminating in a capstone project as part of an exiting ePortfolio.
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DHYG 441 Extramural Practice I (2 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of DHYG 411 as per the current Dental Hygiene Department Policy on Academic Standards and current enrollment in Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene program.
Externships in community dental facilities in Pierce, Thurston, Kitsap or King Counties that include specialty practice providers and mobile clinics for underserved clients who may be disabled, medically/physically compromised and economically depressed.
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DHYG 451 Extramural Practice II (2 credits)
Prereq: Currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. Successful completion of DHYG 411 .
Externships in community dental facilities in Pierce and King Counties that include specialty practice providers and mobile clinics, for clients who may be medically compromised, low income, economically depressed and high risk.
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DHYG 471 Research Design & Methods (5 credits)
Prereq: Graduate from a Washington State accredited dental hygiene program from 1973 or later with a dental hygiene license from anywhere in the United States in good standing. MATH& 146 or equivalent. Acceptance into the Bridge BASDH program per current qualifications.
This course emphasizes effective communication with professional colleagues and development of the general principles of dental health research design. Instruction includes cultural competency with diverse populations, oral disease prevention and promotion, dental care delivery system, research methods, dental indices, epidemiology and biostatistics.
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DHYG 472 Service Learning: Healthcare Teams and Community Oral Health Practicum (5 credits)
Prereq: Graduate from a Washington State accredited dental hygiene program from 1973 or later with a dental hygiene license from anywhere in the United States in good standing. Acceptance into the Bridge BASDH program per current qualifications.
A course incorporating dental public health agenda and the development and implementation of community-based targeted outreach services. An integration of instructional and research application. Entails exploring the role of the dental hygienist in public health agenda, community outreach services, advocacy and business management as an integral member, leader and agent of change in the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
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DHYG 473 Course Development and Education Practicum (7 credits)
Prereq: Graduate from a Washington State accredited dental hygiene program from 1973 or later with a dental hygiene license from anywhere in the United States in good standing. Acceptance into the Bridge BASDH program per current qualifications.
Students explore educational theories, philosophies, strategies, and assessments culminating in the development and implementation of a unit of instruction and lesson plan(s). Participation in clinical teaching observations, course set-up, grading, self-evaluation, educational curriculum development, student management, etc. will be emphasized.
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DHYG 474 Senior Capstone, Critical Reasoning and Ethics (3 credits)
Prereq: Graduate from a Washington State accredited dental hygiene program from 1973 or later with a dental hygiene license from anywhere in the United States in good standing. Acceptance into the Bridge BASDH program per current qualifications.
An integrative, critical reasoning and self-reflective course which focuses on the ethical and legal issues facing the dental hygiene leaders and educators. Develop career strategies and leadership to build interdisciplinary teams that expand the vision of oral health professionals, culminating in a capstone project as part of an exiting ePortfolio.
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DRMA& 101 Introduction to the Theatre (5 credits)
GER-HM
This course provides an overview of theatre, including dramatic literature, theatre history, scene design, stage lighting, styles of acting and directing and play discussions.
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DRMA 160 Introduction to Film and Video (5 credits)
GER-HM
Introduction to and exploration of the world of movies, film, history, filmmaking, techniques and film direction. The social and economic influences of the American film will also be addressed.
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DRMA 165 Digital Movie Making I (5 credits)
This is an introductory class in making movies using the digital format. Storytelling, filming, editing and presentation will be covered.
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DRMA 166 Digital Movie Making II (5 credits)
Prereq: DRMA 165 with a grade of 2.0 or better.
This is an intermediate class in making movies using the digital format. Storytelling, filming, editing and presentation will be covered.
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DRMA 167 Digital Movie Making III (5 credits)
Prereq: DRMA 166 with a grade of 2.0 or better.
This is an advanced class in making movies using the digital format. Storytelling, filming, editing and presentation will be covered.
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DRMA 170 Technical Film and Theatre I (5 credits)
GER-HM/Performance
Introduction to behind-the-scenes activities of stagecraft/digital film: stage/digital film terminology, stage/digital film organization, tool familiarity, safety and scenery construction.
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DRMA 171 Technical Film and Theatre II (5 credits)
GER-HM/Performance
An intermediate course in behind-the-scenes training for stage and digital film with emphasis on stage and digital film design.
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DRMA 172 Technical Film and Theatre III (5 credits)
GER-HM/Performance
Behind-the-scenes training for stage and digital film with emphasis on stage and digital film design.
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DRMA 255 Shakespeare Festival (same as ENGL 250) (10 credits)
To familiarize the student with Shakespearean drama, elements of drama and elements of the theater. Student must attend the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Oregon.
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DRMA 260 Acting for Stage and Digital Film I (5 credits)
GER-HM/Performance
Introduction to the methods employed in acting for the contemporary stage and digital film.
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DRMA 261 Acting for Stage and Digital Film II (5 credits)
GER-HM/Performance
Acting for the stage and digital film with emphasis on movement and character development.
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DRMA 262 Acting for Stage and Digital Film III (5 credits)
GER-HM/Performance
Acting for the stage and digital film with emphasis on styles of acting.
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DRMA 280 Production Practicum I (1-3 credits)
GER-HM/Performance
Prereq: Instructor permission required for 2 and 3 credit hours.
Provides students involved in the creative/performance aspect of a Pierce College theatre/film production with credit for their effort. The class offers flexibility for students to participate in several different areas of a Pierce College theatre/film production.
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DRMA 281 Production Practicum II (1-3 credits)
GER-HM/Performance
Prereq: Instructor permission required for 2 and 3 credit hours.
Provides students involved in the creative/performance aspect of a Pierce College theatre/film production with credit for their effort. The class offers flexibility for students to participate in several different areas of a Pierce College theatre/film production.
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DRMA 282 Production Practicum III (1-3 credits)
GER-HM/Performance
Prereq: Instructor permission required for 2 and 3 credit hours.
Provides students involved in the creative/performance aspect of a Pierce College theatre/film production with credit for their effort. The class offers flexibility for students to participate in several different areas of a Pierce College theatre/film production.
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DRMA 283 Production Practicum IV (1-3 credits)
GER-HM/Performance
Prereq: Instructor permission required for 2 and 3 credit hours.
Provides students involved in the creative/performance aspect of a Pierce College theatre/film production with credit for their effort. The class offers flexibility for students to participate in several different areas of a Pierce College theatre/film production.
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DRMA 284 Production Practicum V (1-3 credits)
GER-HM/Performance
Prereq: Instructor permission required for 2 and 3 credit hours.
Provides students involved in the creative/performance aspect of a Pierce College theatre/film production with credit for their effort. The class offers flexibility for students to participate in several different areas of a Pierce College theatre/film production.
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DRMA 285 Production Practicum VI (1-3 credits)
GER-HM/Performance
Prereq: Instructor permission required for 2 and 3 credit hours.
Provides students involved in the creative/performance aspect of a Pierce College theatre/film production with credit for their effort. The class offers flexibility for students to participate in several different areas of a Pierce College theatre/film production.
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ECED 102 Parent and Child (1 credit)
(formerly ECE 140D)
Prereq: Child is enrolled in campus Child Development Center and department permission.
Participation of parents with children from infancy through five years of age in a campus Child Development Center for the purpose of forming collaborative relationships between the center and the family to support and understand the growth and development of individual children. Course components include supported explorations, dialogue sessions and collaborative classroom interactions. Pass/No Pass grading system used.
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ECED 103 Parent and Child (1 credit)
(formerly ECE 131)
Prereq: Parent participates with child, department permission.
Participation of parents with children three through five years of age in a child-study laboratory for the purpose of parent education in child growth and development. Course components include observation, lecture and discussion sessions and leadership development opportunities.
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ECED 104 Parent and Child (2 credits)
(formerly ECE 141)
Prereq: Parent participates with child, and department permission.
Participation of parents with children 18-36 months of age in a child-study laboratory for the purpose of parent education in two-year-old growth and development. Course components include observation, lecture and discussion sessions.
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ECED& 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (5 credits)
GER-SS
(formerly ECE 111)
Explore the foundations of Early Childhood Education. Examine theories defining the field, issues and trends, best practices and program models. Observe children, professionals and programs in action.
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ECED& 107 Health, Nutrition and Safety (5 credits)
(formerly ECE 240)
Develop knowledge and skills to ensure good health, nutrition and safety of children in group care and education programs. Recognize the signs of abuse and neglect, responsibilities for mandated reporting and available community resources.
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ECED 109 Introduction to Math for Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
Prereq: MATH 050 with a grade of at least 2.0 or placement test score above MATH 050 or instructor’s permission.
A course for early childhood educators focusing on acquiring the math concepts needed to teach young children. Topics include patterns, sequencing, number systems and computation, geometry, measurement and basic concepts from statistics and probability. Interactive, activity-based methods are used, guided by national mathematics education standards. Emphasizes conceptual understanding, connections among topics and communication of mathematical thinking.
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ECED& 120 Practicum: Focus on Relationships (2 credits)
(formerly ECE 222)
Prereq: ECED& 105 or concurrent enrollment.
In an early learning setting, apply best practice for engaging in nurturing relationships with children. Focus on keeping children healthy and safe while promoting growth and development.
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ECED& 132 Infants and Toddlers (3 credits)
Examine the unique developmental needs of infants and toddlers. Study the role of the caregiver, relationships with families, developmentally appropriate practices, nurturing environments for infants and toddlers and culturally relevant care.
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ECED& 134 Family Child Care (3 credits)
Learn the basics of home/family child care program management. Topics include: licensing requirements; business management; relationship building; health, safety and nutrition; guiding behavior and promoting growth and development.
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ECED 138 Home Visitor/Family Engagement (3 credits)
Plan and provide home visits and group activities that promote secure parent-child relationships and support families to provide high-quality early learning experiences that are embedded in everyday routines and experiences.
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ECED& 139 Administration of Early Learning (3 credits)
Develop administrative skills required to develop, open, operate, manage and assess early childhood education and care programs. Explore techniques and resources available for Washington State licensing and NAEYC standard compliance.
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ECED& 160 Curriculum Development (5 credits)
(formerly ECE 213)
Investigate learning theory, program planning and tools for curriculum development promoting language, fine/gross motor, social-emotional, cognitive and creative skills and growth in young children (birth-age 8).
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ECED 161 Mathematics for Early Childhood Education (5 credits)
Prereq: MATH 050 with a grade of at least 2.0 or placement test score above MATH 050 or instructor permission.
A course for early childhood educators focusing on math concepts essential for teachers of young children. Topics include patterns, sequencing, classifying, number systems and computation, functions, geometry, measurement and basic concepts from statistics and probability. Interactive, activity-based methods are used, guided by national mathematics education standards. Emphasizes conceptual understanding, connections among topics and communication of mathematical thinking.
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ECED& 170 Environments for Young Children (3 credits)
(formerly ECE 112)
Design, evaluate and improve indoor and outdoor environments which ensure quality learning, nurturing experiences and optimize the development of young children.
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ECED& 180 Language and Literacy Development (3 credits)
(formerly ECE 213)
Develop teaching strategies for language acquisition and literacy skill development at each developmental stage (birth-age 8) through the four interrelated areas of speaking, listening, writing and reading.
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ECED& 190 Observation and Assessment (3 credits)
(formerly ECE 224)
Prereq: EDUC& 115 or concurrent enrollment.
Collect and record observation of and assessment data on young children in order to plan for and support the child, the family, the group and the community. Practice reflection techniques, summarizing conclusions and communicating findings.
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ECED 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education (5 credits)
GTE
An introductory course in understanding educational services and supports available to children birth through third grade who have diverse abilities; and state and federal laws regarding special education.
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ECED 212 Survey of Special Education (3 credits)
(formerly ECE 212)
An introductory course in understanding educational programs and state and federal laws regarding the education of children with special needs.
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ECED 225 Math/Science for Children (5 credits)
(formerly ECED 202)
Prereq: ECED& 105 AND one of the following: MUSC 205 or ART 215 .
A study of the cognitive development of young children and its application to mathematics and science conceptual development. Research, planning and assessment of math and science curriculum and its application to the young child’s learning environment.
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ECED 256 Early Childhood Field Experience (1 credit)
Prereq: ECED 105 , department permission, criminal background check required.
Supervised field experience in early childhood and/or elementary educational programs.
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ECED 257 Early Childhood Field Experience (2 credits)
Prereq: ECED 105 , department permission, criminal background check required.
Supervised field experience in early childhood and/or elementary educational programs.
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ECED 258 Early Childhood Field Experience (3 credits)
Prereq: ECED 105 , department permission, criminal background check required.
Supervised field experience in early childhood and/or elementary educational programs.
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ECED 259 Early Childhood Field Experience (4 credits)
Prereq: ECED 105 , department permission, criminal background check required.
Supervised field experience in early childhood and/or elementary educational programs.
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ECED 260 Early Childhood Field Experience (5 credits)
Prereq: ECED 105 , department permission, criminal background check required.
Supervised field experience in early childhood and/or elementary educational programs.
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ECED 270 Planning and Assessment for Student Teaching (3 credits)
(formerly ECED 210)
Prereq: ART 215 , ECED& 105 , EDUC 115 , EDUC& 130 , ECED& 160 , ECED& 170 , ECED& 180 , ECED 225 and MUSC 205 with minimum grades of 2.0 and department permission. Must be taken concurrently with ECED 275 .
The development and evaluation of appropriate practices, learning materials and experiences for the individual and group needs of children within the laboratory setting. Current teaching theories/theorists (Piaget, Vygotsky, Gardner, Bloom) are planned for application in the laboratory. Current observation and assessment models evaluated and synthesized into a usable tool for a young child’s learning environment.
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ECED 275 Early Childhood Student Teaching (5 credits)
(formerly ECED 220)
Prereq: ART 215 , ECED& 105 , EDUC 115 , ECED& 170 , ECED& 180 , ECED& 160 , EDUC& 130 , ECED 225 and MUSC 205 with minimum grades of 2.0 and department permission. Must be taken concurrently with ECED 270 .
Designed for the student’s participation in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate classroom under qualified supervision in the Pierce College nursery school laboratory facility. Includes experiences in lead teaching, team building and application of curriculum with young children.
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ECED 280 Early Childhood Education Professional Portfolio (1 credit)
(formerly ECE 280)
Prereq: Must be taking or have completed all core Early Childhood Education courses prior to this course. Instructor permission is required.
This course is a culmination of the student’s Early Childhood Education curriculum resulting in the creation of an individualized professional portfolio.
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ECED 307 Health and Fitness (2 credits)
Prereq: Admission into the BAS-T program.
Plan for comprehensive health and fitness education in early learning programs serving children birth to grade three who are culturally, linguistically and ability diverse and their families, including the dimension of wellness such as physical, emotional and social well-being.
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ECED 325 Advanced Math Methods (3 credits)
Prereq: Admission into the BAS-T program.
Develop a deep understanding of the development of spatial and mathematical learning across all strands: number & operations, algebra, geometry, measurement and data analysis & probability. There will be an emphasis on the content included in the state early learning guidelines and standards for children birth through grade three and their families who are culturally, linguistically and ability diverse.
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ECED 335 Law and Ethics (3 credits)
GER-SS
Prereq: Admission into the BAS-T program.
An overview of current laws concerning special education in particular, and education in general. Professional ethics and advocacy will also be addressed as it relates to early learning programs and working with families and their children ages birth through grade three who are culturally, linguistically and ability diverse.
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ECED 340 Assessment and Evaluation (5 credits)
Prereq: Admission into the BAS-T program.
Select, administer, score and interpret formal assessment tools. Evaluate students for placement into special education programs. Develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) and 504 plans for children ages birth to third grade who are culturally, linguistically and ability diverse and their families.
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ECED 355 Social and Political Context of Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
GER-SS
Prereq: Admission into the BAS-T program.
Students will explore diversity and social justice issues influencing educational settings. Students will examine in depth the historical and current impact of children’s, teachers’ and families’ cultural, social and political context in schools.
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ECED 365 Observations, Documentation and Monitoring (3 credits)
Prereq: Admission into the BAS-T program.
Develop skills and strategies for observing, documenting and monitoring children ages birth to grade 3 who are culturally, linguistically and ability diverse and their families. Strategies for tracking progress toward meeting Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals will also be addressed.
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ECED 370 Adapations, Modifications and Planning (5 credits)
Prereq: Admission into the BAS-T program.
Use evidence based strategies to adapt and modify curriculum and environments for individual children ages birth to grade three who are culturally, linguistically and ability diverse and their families. Create lesson plans for children based on Individual Education Plans (IEP), Individual Family Services Plans (IFSP) goals and 504 plans.
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ECED 385 Advanced Language and Literacy Methods (3 credits)
Prereq: Admission into the BAS-T program.
Refine teaching strategies for language acquisition and literacy skill development for children who are culturally, linguistically and ability diverse at each developmental stage (birth-third grade) through the four interrelated areas of speaking, listening, writing and reading. There will be an emphasis on strategies for teaching reading and how to support each stage of literacy development across genres and purposes. Strategies for supporting families as they assist their children in learning language and literacy will also be addressed.
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ECED 395 Collaboration and Supervision (3 credits)
Prereq: Admission into the BAS-T program.
Develop skills needed to effectively collaborate with others including school personnel, community agency personnel and families to support children birth to third grade who are culturally, linguistically and ability diverse and their families. Supervision of assistants and paraprofessionals will also be addressed.
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ECED 479 Fall Residency (15 credits)
Prereq: Admission into the BAS-T program.
Experience working in an education setting with children birth through grade three who are culturally, linguistically and ability diverse and their families, under the supervision of a certificated teacher with an emphasis on building relationships and guiding behavior.
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ECED 485 Residency Seminar (3-9 credits)
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in ECED 497 or ECED 498 .
Students in this course will reflect on their residency experience in an early childhood school setting with children who are culturally, linguistically and ability diverse.
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ECED 489 Winter Residency (15 credits)
Prereq: Admission into the BAS-T program.
Experience working in an education setting, with children birth through grade three who are culturally, linguistically and ability diverse and their families, under the supervision of a certificated teacher, with an emphasis on pedagogy.
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ECED 497 General Education Residency (6-18 credits)
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment with ECED 485 .
Experience working in a general education setting, with children birth through grade three who are culturally, linguistically and ability diverse and their families, under the supervision of a certificated teacher.
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ECED 498 Special Education Residency (6-18 credits)
Prereq: Concurrently enrolled in ECED 385 .
Experience working in an early childhood special education setting, with children birth through grade three who are culturally, linguistically and ability diverse and their families, under the supervision of a certificated teacher. Students will be concurrently enrolled in a reflective seminar.
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ECED 499 Spring Residency (15 credits)
Prereq: Admission into the BAS-T program.
Experience working in an education setting, with children birth through grade three who are culturally, linguistically and ability diverse and their families, under the supervision of a certificated teacher, with an emphasis on using data to improve practices.
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ECED& 355 Social and Political Context of Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
GER-SS
Explore equity issues in early childhood education, including the systems that are in place to perpetuate inequality and startegies for addressing them, such as how to incororate culturally responsive practices into early learning.
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ECON 110 Survey of Economics (5 credits)
GER-SS
An overview of both microeconomics and macroeconomics. Topics include: (1) organization and operation of the U.S. economy including unemployment, inflation, and GDP issues; fiscal and monetary policies; (2) supply and demand, production, market structures, determination of prices in a market economy and income distribution.
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ECON& 201 Microeconomics (5 credits)
GER-SS
Prereq: MATH 096 or MATH 098 or equivalent with a grade of 2.0 or better or placement test score above MATH 098.
Study of scarcity; the allocation of resources; supply and demand; production; market structures; determination of output and prices with emphasis on a market economy; labor and capital markets; role of government in a market economy; comparative advantage; international trade; and distribution of income.
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ECON& 202 Macroeconomics (5 credits)
GER-SS
Prereq: MATH 096 or MATH 098 or equivalent with a grade of 2.0 or better or placement test score above MATH 098 or instructor permission.
Study of the organization and operation of the U.S. economy including unemployment, inflation and GDP issues; the business cycle and long run growth; national income accounting; aggregate supply and aggregate demand; government spending, taxation and the budget deficit/surplus; fiscal policy; the monetary system and the Federal Reserve Banking System; monetary policy; interest rates; and international trade.
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EDUC& 115 Child Development (5 credits)
GER-SS
Build a functional understanding of the foundation of child development, prenatal to early adolescence. Observe and document physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of children, reflective of cross-cultural and global perspectives.
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EDUC& 130 Guiding Behavior (3 credits)
(formerly ECE 112)
Examine the principles and theories promoting social competence in young children and creating safe learning environments. Develop skills promoting effective interactions, providing positive individual guidance and enhancing group experiences.
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EDUC& 136 School Age Care (3 credits)
Develop skills to provide developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant activities and care, specifically: preparing the environment, implementing curriculum, building relationships, guiding academic/social skill development and community outreach.
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EDUC& 150 Child, Family and Community (3 credits)
(formerly ECE 230)
Integrate the family and community contexts in which a child develops. Explore cultures and demographics of families in society, community resources, strategies for involving families in the education of their child and tools for effective communication.
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EDUC 190 Education Practicum (3-5 credits)
GTE
An introduction to field experience in education that includes classroom observations and seminar discussions.
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EDUC& 202 Introduction to Education (5 credits)
GTE
An introduction to teaching: historical, organizational, legal, ethical, philosophical and social foundations of public education.
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EDUC& 203 Exceptional Child (3 credits)
GTE
(formerly ECE 212)
An introductory course in understanding educational programs and state and federal laws regarding the education of children with special needs.
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EDUC& 204 Introduction to Inclusive Education (5 credits)
Introductory course in recognition and identification of exceptionality in children from birth through high school (21). Includes policies and regulations concerning state and federal provisions of special education and related services, as well as adaptations for serving special needs students in general education classrooms.
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EDUC 223 Practicum: Focus on Special Education (2 credits)
(formerly ECE 223)
Prereq: EDUC& 203 , ECED 200 , EDUC& 204 or concurrent enrollment.
Designed for students to observe and participate under qualified supervision in programs for young children throughout the community with a focus on special education.
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EDUC 280 ESL Field Experience (3-5 credits)
A field experience in teaching English to speakers of other languages that includes classroom observations and seminar discussions.
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EMT 210 Emergency Medical Technician I (5 credits)
Prereq: CPR Certification as AHA “Healthcare Provider” or Red Cross “Professional Rescuer.”
Applies the fundamental principles of the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) system, safety/well-being of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), medical/legal and ethical issues to the provision of emergency care. The student will be capable of applying evidence-based decision making when assessing the nature and seriousness of a patient’s condition or injuries.
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EMT 211 Emergency Medical Technician II (5 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of or current enrollment in EMT 210 .
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) students begin to differentiate the treatment between medical and trauma emergencies and use medical assessment to deduce nature of illness and routes of transmission for infectious disease. Students demonstrate cognitive/practical understanding in group and individual evaluations.
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EMT 212 Emergency Medical Technician III (5 credits)
Prereq: Successful completion of EMT 211 or current enrollment in EMT 210 or EMT 211 .
Emergency Medical Technician students apply knowledge-based treatment to patients that are responsive/unresponsive using scenarios in monitored lab settings. Students differentiate between “unaltered mental status” and “altered mental status” to assess the nature and seriousness of a patient’s condition or injuries. Skills learned in class labs are utilized by students in an Emergency Department rotation. Students are evaluated for cognitive and practical competency based on National Registry of Emergency Medical Services requirements.
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EMT 221 Emergency Medical Technician Refresher (3 credits)
Prereq: Certified Emergency Medical Professional.
National Standard focused EMT-Refresher for Certified Emergency Medical Professionals to demonstrate cognitive and practical competency in topics required for National Registry.
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EMT 260 Emergency Medical Services (1-5 credits)
Prereq: TBD based on course content.
Applies principles of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems to meet specific educational requirements of military unit, civilian organization, state agency or group of individuals. Typical courses could include: EMS content required by DSHS for facility staff; courses to prepare EMT’s to become certified Evaluators or Senior Emergency Services Instructors (SEI); selected EMS topics for military units; and EMS management content.
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ENGL 090 Spelling (2 credits)
The improvement of spelling skills. Students will learn how to spell a variety of challenging words while learning tactics to improve their spelling skills with future vocabulary as well.
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ENGL 097 Paragraph Composition (3 credits)
Prereq: ENGL 096 with a grade of 2.0 or better or instructor permission.
Developing the writing process: emphasis on sentences and paragraphs. When taken in conjunction with ENGL 096 (normally over two consecutive quarters), and passed with a 2.0 or higher, this course will fulfill the same requirements as ENGL 098 , the prerequisite for ENGL 099 .
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ENGL 098 Basic Writing Skills (5 credits)
Prereq: Satisfactory placement test score.
Building upon the structure of sentences, paragraphs and essays, introduces students to the processes of reading and writing effective academic essays.
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ENGL 099 Introduction to Composition (5 credits)
Prereq: Satisfactory placement test score or ENGL 096 and ENGL 097 or ENGL 098 with a grade of 2.0 or better.
An introduction to college-level composition focusing on effective strategies for reading and writing academic essays, the writing process, sentence structure, grammar and mechanics.
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ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)
GER-CM
Prereq: Place or ENGL 099 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. College Level reading ability.
A composition course focusing on writing academic essays, developing rhetorical knowledge and critical reading skills and applying effectively the principles of college writing.
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