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2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Hospitality and Tourism Management |
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HOST 114 - Tour Guide Operations 4 Credits This introductory course teaches tour guide skills specific to recreation, park, leisure, heritage, nature center, and green space settings. A focus is placed on four primary skills needed to effectively guide visitors: leadership in group settings, attraction interpretation (i.e. natural sites, human-made sites), risk management, and a business acumen needed to operate as a professional tour guide including some elements of entrepreneurship. An integral component of this course for learners is leading interpretive activities.
Course Note This course includes natural area exploration. Some natural areas may include slippery and/or uneven surfaces. Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve All students interested in hospitality, tourism, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and/or leadership. Active Date 20200330T21:15:30
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Learners completing this course will:
1) be able to lead guided activities for visitors
2) understand the importance of risk management when guiding visitors
3) be able to interpret natural and man-made sites
4) understand the basic components of tour guiding as a career from a business and entrepreneurial perspective.
Student Learning Outcomes Learners will demonstrate leadership during hands-on activities in natural spaces;
Learners will collaborate to create holistic interpretation activities including natural and man-made attractions that are inclusive of all stakeholders, particularly in historical contexts.
Learners will respectfully participate in guided interpretive activities as active learning visitors.
Learners will analyze best practices for guiding tours inclusive of individuals who have special needs, translation necessities, safety or security challenges, and other considerations of potential visitors.
Learners will evaluate tour guide plans from business and visitor experience perspectives.
Learners will design intepretive activities that include elements of sense of place, the tourist gaze, authenticity, and other leisure study attributes.
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HOST 115 - Cruise Operations 4 Credits Introduction to the cruise industry, cruise lines, cruising and cruise ship terminology, cruise routes, geography, ports of call, shipboard activities, sales and reservation procedures.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day, Online
Designed to Serve Hospitality and Tourism students or any students interested in cruise operations. Active Date 2015-05-28
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 32 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Development of the cruise industry
2. Customer demographics and psychographics
3. Cruise industry and cruise ship terminology
4. Cruise ship features, characteristics and cruise staff and employees
5. The cruise experience
6. Shore-side and ship operations
7. Geography of cruising
8. Shore excursions, pre and post cruise tour options
9. Cruise line profiles
10. Selling cruises
11. Reservations and cruise line procedures
Student Learning Outcomes Describe the development of the cruise industry and explain the key elements of the passenger cruise experience.
Identify and Describe the key customer demographic and psychographic characteristics
Memorize selected terminology, be able to read and interpret a deck plan and identify and describe shipboard features.
Explain the duties of key cruise industry employees and discuss shore-side and shipboard operations
Identify the geography of major cruise routes and ports of call and create examples of shore excursions and pre and post cruise tour options
Demonstrate the key elements of selling cruises and complete reservation information using cruise line procedures for booking and documentation.
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HOST 120 - Housekeeping Operations 3 Credits This course offers an overview of the housekeeping department including best practices for effective housekeeping operations. An emphasis is placed on staffing, productivity, room inspections, quality control, physical capabilities, proper cleaning methods, safety and health, environmental concerns, cost control, and standards.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day, Online
Designed to Serve Hospitality and Tourism Management students and all College students. Active Date 2011-08-08
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Learners completing this course will: 1) Understand systematic cleaning methods including safety (e.g. OSHA), speed, economy, and thoroughness in cleaning every area of the hotel; 2) Comprehend the impact and role of housekeeping on guest satisfaction; 3) Be able to complete a room inspection from both an operational and supervisory level; 4) Explain laundry operations including how equipment, chemicals, and staff are used in such oeprations; 5) Create a schedule based on necessary staffing levels depending on occupancy, check-ins and check-outs, and hotel type; 6) Design par levels for hotel brands and types.
Student Learning Outcomes Learners will demonstrate systematic cleaning methods including safety (e.g. OSHA).
Learners will comprehend the impact and role of housekeeping on guest satisfaction.
Learners will be able to complete a room inspection from both an operational and supervisory level.
Learners will explain laundry operations including how equipment, chemicals, and staff are used in such operations.
Learners will create a schedule based on necessary staffing levels depending on occupancy, check-ins and check-outs, and hotel type.
Learners will design par levels for hotel brands and types.
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HOST 128 - Barista & Coffeehouse Operations 3 Credits Coffeehouses have a long history as a gathering place within society. This course will explore not only successful components of coffeehouse operations, but examine the subtle differences between coffees produced in various regions and roasting/brewing styles. Course participants will also study the complexities of hand-crafted espresso beverages and their unique recipes. This course will introduce the learner to the equipment used in coffeehouses and their unique needs in terms of maintenance and sanitation. This course will include an in-depth exploration of coffee; coffee consumption is a major part of this course.
Course Note Students will be working with coffee equipment that may be hot. Students will be tasting coffee, milk, and milk alternatives. There will be suggested food pairings which are not required but are available. Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Winter Day Designed to Serve This course is well suited for Hospitality and Tourism majors and non-majors as well as any student with an interest in/passion for coffee. Students interested in entrepreneurship within food and beverage would benefit from this course as it will cover pertinent topics/issues relevant to the industry. Active Date 20200330T21:15:31
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 22 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Transferable Elective Yes Course Outline
- Introduction to coffeehouse culture
- Standard Operating Procedures within coffeehouses
- Introduction to coffee
- Overview of coffee brewing equipment and sanitation
- Coffee brewing, cupping, and serving
- Espresso Basics
- Hand-crafting espresso drinks, tasting, serving, and sanitation
- Current events/issues/trends within coffee culture/coffeehouse operations
Student Learning Outcomes Learners will correctly identify the various component parts of espresso machines and other coffeehouse equipment.
Learners will explain the various types of coffee and espresso beverages, and the proper way to make them.
Learners will demonstrate the industry standard way to brew coffee and prepare crafted espresso drinks while maintaining complianc+e with health department standards.
Learners will demonstrate industry accepted practices for both tasting and serving coffee.
Learners will explain and give examples of business and management best practices for coffeehouse operations.
Learners will explain and give examples of sanitation best-practices and Standard-Operating-Procedures (SOPs) within coffeehouse operations.
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HOST 129 - Menu Design 2 Credits For hospitality and tourism majors and non-majors, especially entrepreneurs and managers of food and beverage establishments. The course provides an overview of menu design and creation including food cost, profit, a continuum of stars/dogs, par levels, recipe, up-selling/marketing, and purchasing (i.e. POs).
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Day, Online
Designed to Serve Students interested in hospitality and tourism operations and management, particularly those who will work in and/or manage establishments that rely on food and beverage for profit (e.g. hotels, restaurants, cruiselines, event management, and institutional establishments). Active Date 20170509T10:06:22
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes
Course Outline 1) Understand product situation for engagement within menu design including marketing, up-selling, and star/dog placement; 2) Comprehend food cost and recipe design and how these impact profits; 3) Plating designs and usage; 4) Be able to place a Purchase Order based on par levels from supply chain food distribution channels
Student Learning Outcomes Learner will design a menu from artistic, market niche/segment, and profit-oriented perspective.
Learner will demonstrate an ability to cost a recipe (i.e. food cost).
Learner will demonstrate an ability to plate the designed items on their menu.
Student will demonstrate an ability to place a Purchase Order (PO) based on their designed menu from mainstream supply chain food distribution channels.
Students will formulate profit levels stemming from their menu design based on par levels, spoilage, sales, and other food outlet nuances.
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HOST 130 - Food and Beverage Operations 4 Credits The course offers an introduction to aspects of successful food and beverage operations in a variety of different types of service outlets. Students will earn appropriate state-mandated certifications for working in food and beverage establishments while learning career pathways, supply chains, cost controls, upselling, and front-of-house operations.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Day, Online
Designed to Serve The course is designed for hospitality and tourism majors and non-majors interested in working, owning, or learning more about food and beverage establishments. Active Date 20170509T10:06:23
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 32 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1) Understand the history and types of foodservice; 2) Comprehend the role of supply chain management in quality assurance controls including production, purchasing, storage, delivering, and serving of foods; 3) Understand the maintenance of physical facilities and equipment including safety, security, liability, risk management, and sanitation; 4) Convey appropriate service types and approaches including mis-en-place; 5) Learn best practices in F&B outlet management.
Student Learning Outcomes Learners will comprehend the history, present state, and predictions for the future of types of foodservice including those available to them as career pathways.
Learners will recognize the levels of supply chain management in food and beverage operations.
Learners will formulate a preventive maintenance plan for cleaning and maintaining primary facilities and equipment.
Learners will demonstrate an ability to set spaces professionally using various mis-en-place strategies depending on the type of food and beverage facility and the occassion.
Learners will identify best practices in managing front-of-house and back-of-house food and beverage operations.
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HOST 139 - Career Planning and Preparation 2 Credits This course offers an introduction to business environments specific to hospitality and tourism. The course will focus on achieving measurable outcomes when preparing for an experiential workplace environment. This includes specifically: finding an job, creating a resume, writing a cover letter, interviewing, networking, and crafting a social media presence. Upon successful completion of this course each student will know where to find an job, how to earn an interview, best practices in interviewing skills, have networking skills, will have a resume and cover letter, and will understand their networking toolkit.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day, Online
Spring Day
Designed to Serve All students interested in working in a business environment. Active Date 2011-08-08
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Learners completing this course will: 1) Know how to read and answer a job description; 2) Be able to write a resume, cover letter, and thank you letter; 3) Have interview and presentation skills; 4) Understand netWORKing; 5) Leverage social media to their advantage.
Student Learning Outcomes Learners will demonstrate an ability to create a resume, cover letter, and thank you letter.
Learners will formulate a professional job description.
Learners will demonstrate an ability to interview effectively.
Learners will demonstrate the process of networking.
Learners will recognize social media faux pas.
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HOST 155 - Destination Management & Marketing Organizations 4 Credits Destination Management and Marketing Organizations (e.g. Convention and Visitor Bureaus, Chambers of Commerce), also known as DMOs, are designed to market and promote locations as responsible, viable, and sustainable tourism destinations. This course will highlight the strategies that DMOs leverage, the organizations DMOs work with, and the indicators of success that DMOs use to accomplish these ends. Course topics include destination stakeholders, DMO operations, tourism product development, taxation and other funding models for DMOs, indicators of success (e.g. benchmarking, KPIs, economic multipliers), marketing theories, and socio-cultural and environmental tourism impacts.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online
Designed to Serve Students interested in tourism, marketing, entrepreneurship, government’s role in business operations, and general business strategies toward development are encouraged to enroll in this course. Active Date 20190612T13:19:18
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Students completing this course will comprehend:
- internal operations of DMOs (e.g. Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tourism Authority),
- external stakeholders that DMOs operate in conjunction with (e.g. government, finance/economics, business owners/operators),
- and indicators of successful DMO operations.
Student Learning Outcomes Learners will describe the roles and functions of various types of DMOs and their operations.
Learners will conduct an analysis of DMO case studies that outline destination competitiveness strategies.
Learners will examine stakeholder groups that DMOs work with to accomplish their end goals.
Learners will assess Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that DMOs use to gauge success from economic, environmental, and socio-cultural vantage points.
Learners will describe key selling points of geographic tourism locations including the ability of DMOs to create and manage tourism product development.
Learners will evaluate DMO marketing plans using Internet research to examine destination resources.
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HOST 156 - Travel Geography 2 Credits This course offers students an introduction to world travel destinations from the traveler’s and travel counselor’s perspectives. Topics include travel planning, sales & marketing, travel destination planning, unique cultural and societal attributes, visitor activities, and use of the Internet for research.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online
Designed to Serve Hospitality and Tourism Management students and all College students. Active Date 2011-07-25
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1) Understand social and cultural customs and traditions; 2) Appreciate the relationship between diversity and culturally taboo issues; 3) Comprehend the relationship between two disciplines: Tourism and Geography; 4) Leverage understandings of geography into unique travel destination planning (i.e travel agent skills); 5) Apply understandings of travel and geography to park and natural area settings; 6) Understand tourism as an economic driver.
Student Learning Outcomes Learners will perform effectively in situations whereby societal norms are different from their own.
Learners will identify selling points for destination marketers and management organizations.
Learners will formulate on-site tourist activities at destinations.
Learners will accurately interpret travel itineraries from industry-standard codes.
Learners will classify components of tourism infrastructure.
Learners will interpret world health information from industry standard locations for tourist market segments.
Learners will identify major destinations within spatial geography contexts on maps.
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HOST 160 - Human Resources Management in Hospitality/Tourism 5 Credits This course is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities to become a people manager, involved in leading, motivating, counseling and rewarding employees. Students will study management principles so that they can select, train, appraise, and motivate employees for exceptional performance. This will include diversity, self-managed teams, coaching, the learning organization, personal mastery, career modeling, and behavioral interviewing among others. Student will be introduced to the latest approaches, concepts, and techniques in leadership and supervision. Students should be well versed in the theory, human resource practice, and contemporary approach to service management by the completion of the course.
Course Note For students in hospitality/tourism programs & industry professionals Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online
Designed to Serve Students in hospitality/tourism programs including hotel, tourism and travel and industry professionals in hospitality Active Date 2011-08-08
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 32 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Leadership and Change Management
Positive Communication
Creative Problem Solving and Decision making
Personal mastery
Managing and Developing Human Resources
Hiring, training, leading, performance management and protecting employees rights
Theory and evolution of labor relations, management theory, strategic management, diversity and diversity training, and the quality movement.
Student Learning Outcomes Know and understand key terms and theories in leadership and management in human resources
Understand and be able to recognize and implement various communication methodologies in the HR
Analyze situations and be able to apply creative problem solving techniques in making decisions
Recognize and make ue of those processes and personal management techniques to enhance his/her own success in the hospitality industry.
Know and understand regulations and practices regarding Title VII, protected class, BFOQs, and various screening and interviewing techniques.
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HOST 164 - Customer Service Operations 5 Credits Providing excellent customer service is essential to the long-term viability of an organization. This business-oriented course focuses on providing customer service in the context of business operations (e.g. retail, hospitality, management) including face-to-face interactions, the expectations of individuals working directly with customers, and how employees can succeed in leaving a positive impression on stakeholders including customers, supervisors, and managers. The course provides fundamental elements of customer service and explains how they can be applied in any organization in real-world situations.
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Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online
Winter Day, Online
Designed to Serve All students interested in managing people and/or working with customers. Active Date 20190610T09:31:29
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline
- Providing customer service in face-to-face interactions
- Successful teamwork and collaboration in customer service environments
- Cash and credit card handling including PCI compliance
- Introducing POS and PMS computer softwares that function as extensions of front-line customer service situations.
- Problem-solving including customer service breakdowns, recovery, and moments of truth leading to wow factors.
Student Learning Outcomes Learners will demonstrate soft and hard skills associated with customer service interactions in a variety of real or hypothetical business settings.
Learners will identify payment options and back-end (i.e. service provider) impacts for each payment option including PCI compliance, cash as an asset to be managed, and credit card fees.
Learners will accurately identify POS and PMS strategies including the differences between each, their operational capacities, the reporting types available, and what the most popular softwares are industry-wide.
Learners will demonstrate effective teamwork and collaboration skills in customer service settings including case studies and skill presentations (e.g. cash handling, business cards).
Learners will formulate strategies to manage their implicit bias and properly adapt their communication in a service environment.
Learners will demonstrate effective communication strategies in customer service cases leading to wow factors, loyalty, and successful moments of truth interactions using case studies and presentations.
Learners will interpret body language in customer service settings in order to adapt their own verbal and nonverbal communication to best fit the customer's needs.
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HOST 165 - Managing Customer Service 5 Credits Managing customer service is paramount to success as a manager. This course will communicate concepts that make up effective management of customer services in two ways. First, an examination of theoretical conceptualizations and established best practices in customer service and customer service training will take place. This includes management foci such as employee empowerment, setting expectations, benchmarking successes, globalization, cross-cultural communication, and the increasing role of information technology. Subsequently, experiential learning will take place with a focus on critical thinking, self-critique, case study examinations including components of roleplay, and negotiation of complex situations.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day, Online
Spring Day, Online
Designed to Serve All students who plan to manage a staff during the tenure of their career. Active Date 2012-09-28
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Learners completing this course will comprehend the following: 1) Strategic planning including mission, vision, values, & goal-setting; 2) Employee motivation and power dynamics; 3) Management functions and mentorship; 4) Collaboration, communication, listening, and feedback; 5) Conflict management; 6) Building loyalty & trust with employees and customers; and 7) Sustainability in business environments.
Student Learning Outcomes Learners will construct effective strategic plans including personal and organizational mission, vision, and value statements.
Learners will apply management theories seminal to customer service situationally.
Learners will evaluate the role of effective management in customer service settings.
Learners will effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, in internal and external customer service situations.
Learners will interpret processes and outcomes of management and leadership styles.
Learners will assess the impact of customer service on organizational successes.
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HOST 166 - Global Excellence in Customer Service 1 Credits Customer service is not solely the act of receiving something physical in a monetary exchange; there is also an industry built around the act of providing service to others. Your customers may not even be purchasing an item. Customer service is actually a complex process of ensuring others are satisfied with a product. Sometimes soft skills, or even ourselves, are the product. This course will introduce the complexities of customer service provision in a holistic manner while maintaining a focus on the individual. An understanding of customer service as ‘the building of a real and meaningful connection between ourselves and others’ will be reached during the tenure of this course.
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Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve All students interested in building real and meaningful connections with others including members of hospitality & tourism management (HOST), business, entrepreneurship, and the community at-large.
Active Date 20190612T13:19:16
Grading System Credit/Non-Credit Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Total Contact Hours 11 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Students will learn to establish real and meaningful connections with others through effective inter-personal communication. A focus is placed on topics such as wow factors, moments of truth, networking, communication, listening, feedback, assertiveness, empowerment, and conflict resolution.
Student Learning Outcomes Learners will define key elements of communication that can be leveraged as tools of effective customer service provision including wow factors, moments of truth, networking, communication, listening, and more.
Learners will implement customer service tools such as listening, providing feedback, assertiveness, empowerment, communication (e.g. verbal, non-verbal), and conflict resolution in customer service settings.
Learners will outline best practices in mentor/mentee relationships including networking.
Learners will deconstruct individualized personality test results (e.g. Big Five, Myers-Briggs) for the purpose of comprehending how to best leverage their personality traits.
Learners will interpret how shibboleth traits contribute to cross-cultural communications.
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HOST 170 - Legal Issues in Hospitality/Tourism 5 Credits This introductory course focuses on prevention and knowledge of the law as a way to sustain and develop a successful hospitality industry, whether it is a hotel, a restaurant, an airline, a travel business or any other hospitality service. Good hospitality management means satisfying customers, patrons and guests, and protecting the business form the kinds of disagreements, disputes, accidents and incidents that can lead to litigation. The two concerns of good service and lawsuit prevention overlap substantially. This course will provide future hospitality industry personnel with the legal knowledge needed to enhance the customer’s experience and to prevent lengthy, troublesome and costly litigation.
Course Note Understanding Legal Issues in the Hospitality/Tourism Profession Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Day, Online
Designed to Serve Students in the Hospitality/Tourism program or professionals in the industry who desire knowledge and training about legal issues in hospitality Active Date 2011-08-08
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 32 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Legal Fundamentals for the Hospitality Industry including legal procedures, civil rights and hospitality businesses, and contract law in the hospitality industry.
II. Negligence principles and practices in the industry.
III. Relationships with guests and other patrons; protecting patrons’ property, rights of Innkeepers, and guests’ rights.
IV. Liability and the sale of food including smoking restrictions, safety concerns in food preparation, liability for injuries to patrons in food service, liability and the sale of alcohol, insurance for liability, avoiding liability in alcohol, common law liability in alcohol sales.
V. Travel agents and airlines, rights and liability, overbook, charter tour companies, rental cars, rights of travelers and the special rights of airlines
VI. Employment including resume fraud, Fair Labor Standards Act, job discrimination, Americans with Disabilities Act, union, OSHA, mandatory verification of employment status
VII. Regulation and licensing, internal affairs in the hotel and restaurant, licensing and zoning, franchising, regulation in the marketplace.
VIII. Law of Casinos
Student Learning Outcomes Understand the Legal Fundamentals for the Hospitality Industry including legal procedures, civil rights and hospitality businesses, and contract law in the hospitality industry.
Apply negligence principles and practices in the industry to applicable case scenarios.
Demonstrate knowledge of the legal relationships between guests and other patrons; protecting patrons’ property, rights of Innkeepers, and guests’ rights.
Understand the concepts of liability with respect to the sale and service of food and alcohol, including smoking restrictions, safety concerns in food preparation, liability for injuries to patrons in food service, liability and the sale of alcohol, insurance for liability, avoiding liability in alcohol, common law liability in alcohol sales
Demonstrate knowledge of the rights of customers and the legal relationships and rights and liabilities with respect to travel agents, overbooking , charter tour companies, rental cars, rights of travelers and the special rights and duties of airlines
Understand employment law and including resume fraud, Fair Labor Standards Act, job discrimination, Americans with Disabilities Act, union, OSHA, mandatory verification of employment status
Demonstrate knowledge of Regulations and licensing in the hospitality industry, internal affairs in the hotel and restaurant, licensing and zoning, franchising, regulation in the marketplace.
Understands applicable laws with respect to casinos.
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HOST 174 - Recreation and Park Operations 4 Credits This course will cover the development and administration of park and recreational facilities in natural settings including business operations, governmental approaches to natural resource management, and park existence in general. The development of community and community resources will be focal points of discussion and learning. This includes specifically land and water resources in communities as these resources provide recreational opportunities, lead to learning opportunities, and culminate in community and personal well-being. We will discuss and critically analyze resources, their usage, and their conservation and/or preservation. Finally, fundamental concepts of recreation and leisure and their roles in modern society and the global context will be discussed.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Designed to Serve Students interested in history, recreation, park, ecotourism, hospitality, and tourism. The course is particularly important to students interested in park settings, communal well-being, sustainability, and American history. Active Date 20200303T13:42:05
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 22 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1) Understand the history of parks and green spaces around the world, beginning with the first national parks being founded in the USA
2) Understand the socio-cultural and geo-political importance of park settings to community well-being
3) Comprehend financial realities such as neoliberalism and the futurology of parks and ecotourism as market-based goods in conjunction with ecological modernization
4) Be able to serve as a nature tourism guide in established park areas
5) Describe play and leisure as distinct components of societies
6) Understand the continuum of preservation/conservation in the context of wilderness and green spaces
7) Explain modes of tragedy of the commons
8) Understand the three pillars of sustainability: people, planet, and profit
Student Learning Outcomes Learners will analyze the historical importance of parks and green spaces.
Learners will explain the social, cultural, geographical, and political significance behind human experiences in/of parks settings and green spaces.
Learners will effectively lead discussions in the role of a nature tourism guide.
Learners will demonstrate integral concepts to recreation and park studies such as play and leisure while programming, leading, and interpreting park and green spaces.
Learners will analyze sustainability in case studies that include people, planet, and profit conservation.
Learners will predict the role parks and green spaces will play in the future of humans and the planet.
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HOST 200 - HOST Capstone : Feasibility Study Management 5 Credits This course takes an entrepreneurial investment approach to exploring varied facets of economic decision-making in hospitality and tourism industry projects. Components of a financial feasibility study are analyzed as an aid to the decision-making process of an investment in the hospitality industry. Students completing this course will understand the basic tenets of hospitality accounting such as USALI, reading financial statements such as a Profit & Loss statement (P&L), real estate valuations such as cap rates, and more. Students will leverage these learnings into quarter-long projects culminating in the completion of a feasibility study that can be presented for establishing entrepreneurial activities.
Pre-requisite(s) HOST 165 w/ min. 2.0 Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Day, Online
Designed to Serve This course is intended for hospitality entrepreneurs and/or management-oriented individuals who wish to pursue a career in investment, financial evaluation, or project management including potentially corporate office work. Active Date 20190612T13:19:14
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 20 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Learners completing this course successfully will have applied self-discipline and independent thought, synthesised information via critical thinking, understood the risk management components of entrepreneurship, and have had the acumen to see a financially-oriented project from fruition to completion.
Student Learning Outcomes Learners will appraise investment opportunities by evaluating land, building, and operational costs.
Learners will measure the effectiveness of management ideas in the hospitality and tourism field.
Learners will evaluate optimistic and pessimistic approaches to hospitality and tourism financial management decisions.
Learners will plan effective management approaches to project management case studies in the hospitality and tourism fields.
Learners will apply best practices in revenue management, sales and marketing, and hospitality and tourism operations to maximize the feasibility of projects the student proposes.
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HOST 205 - Event Planning Operations 4 Credits If you are seeking to become an event or meeting planner, or perhaps you have been planning events for a short time but never received proper training, then this course is for you! Students will understand job responsibilities and career pathways for professionals in the event planning industry including out-sourced organizations working with planners during the tenure of this class. The course will also provide students all of the information needed in order to conjure, plan, craft, and carry out an experiential event for guests and clients. Finally, the course will provide insights to the financial structure of events and how individuals can ensure an effective revenue stream in salary and/or profit while operating an independent organization as an entrepreneur.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Online
Designed to Serve Business, Hospitality and Tourism Management (HOST), and all students interested in a career in event planning including weddings, sporting events, mega-events (e.g. Olympics, Super Bowl), catering, or business management. Active Date 20190612T13:19:12
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Students completing this course will understand foundational concepts of the event planning industry, the importance of creating an experiential moment, out-sourcing and teamwork/collaboration in event management, the venue selection process, technology and other trends, job opportunities and career pathways, and basic budgeting skill specific to A/R (i.e. billing) and A/P in event planning.
Student Learning Outcomes Learners will describe and identify differences between meetings, expositions, conventions, conferences, incentive travel, and other forms of event planning.
Learners will demonstrate the ability to plan a professional meeting.
Learners will analyze and demonstrate the role of a meeting planner.
Learners will describe the responsibilities of a convention and visitor's bureau, chamber of commerce, or other local authority as it relates to event planning.
Learners will define and demonstrate the steps in event management.
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HOST 209 - Event/Meeting/Conference 5 Credits How to plan, implement, and evaluate events & conferences
Fees
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Designed to Serve Hospitality/Tourism Students & Community At Large Active Date 20170731T09:58:02
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Planning
2. Budgeting
3. Organization and Timeline
4. Site Selection
5. Food and Beverage
6. Marketing Contracts
7. AV and other Equipment
8. Ancillary services
Student Learning Outcomes Research and apply group needs and consideration to planning an event
Identify and update resources necessary for successful event planning
Develop and analyze support documents for planning, implementing, and evaluating events
Identify and evaluate support services for various EMCA's
Identify customer needs for an event and creatively choose appropriate services to meet client needs culminating in a final event
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HOST 210 - REVENUE MANAGEMENT 5 Credits The maximization of a business’s revenue insinuates an individual has an ability to critically analyze a situation, apply a financial prowess in alignment with an accounting accumen, and leverage their computation skill set. This course discusses best practices in revenue management including asset management and real estate purchases, Excel spreadsheet use, formulas specific to asset management with case studies from the hotel and restaurant industries, and mathematical computation skills needed to success in financial endeavors are foci of this course.
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Designed to Serve Students interested in entrepreneurship, business, management, and finance. Specifically, students interested in asset management and revenue management should enroll. The course relies on case studies from real estate and the hospitality industry and may be of the most interest to students in those fields. Active Date 20170509T10:06:28
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1) Understand and calculate real estate as an asset purchase in a land managed context including the importance of cap rates; 2) Understand and calculate large asset purchases from a management perspective as it relates to EBITDA and top/bottom line EBITDA; 3) Create revenue-maximizing pricing models and guide these effectively through distribution channels such as Online Travel Agencies (OTAs); 3) Understand overbooking and develop a mathematical strategy for overbooking; 4) Cost food and beverage operations (F&B) from menu design to seat turnover; 5) Have an ability to submit your organization’s STR Report and analyze STR Reports
Student Learning Outcomes Learner will calculate and analyze cap rates.
Learner will formulate asset management purchasing decisions with a comprehension of par levels and EBITDA.
Learner will create a revenue-maximizing pricing model and explain the model's fit in distribution channels.
Learner will identify best practices in overbooking and develop a mathematical strategy for overbooking.
Learner will cost a restaurant's food and beverage operations.
Learner will earn CHIA Certification (Certified Hospitality Industry Analytics).
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HOST 216 - Airline Operations 4 Credits There are three primary emphasis areas a student should comprehend in order to understand the global phenomonen of flight as a business and industry: airlines, airports, and aviation (e.g. meteorlogy, pilots). This course is concerned with one of these three areas: airline operations and management. Supervising an airline’s operations begins with customer service, security, and other responsibilities that include interfacing with airline customers. Management concepts for those seeking supervisory roles in an airline are also discussed in this couse: Supply chain management, key performance indicators such as load factor, operational elements such as bug and spokes and fuel hedging are all integral components of this coursework. Finally, due to SeaTac Airport’s proximity to campus, status as a high-functioning international airport, and working connectivity with Highline College there are numerous opportunities for students to grow in this career field.
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Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online
Designed to Serve All students interested in careeers in the following fields: hospitality, tourism, business, management, aviation, airlines, customer service, and/or airports. Active Date 20190612T13:19:06
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Learners completing this course will be able to: 1) Explain career pathways, organizational structures, and job responsibilities available in airlines; 2) Describe the relationship between airlines, aviation, and airports; 3) Summarize best practices in safety, security, risk management, and liability as they relate to airline operations and management; 4) Understand spaces that airline personnel operate within including: on aircrafts, cargo and freight handling, mechanics and technicians, flight dispatch, revenue management, operations agents, and more; 5) Recognize the role of governments, professional associations, and others in regulation adherence, route structure availability, and gate assignments; 6) Identify airport codes as necessary to pass interview questionnaires; 7) Comprehend ticketing, baggage handling, and boarding/deboarding processes and the role of airline personnel in these processes.
Student Learning Outcomes Learners will explain career pathways, organizational structures, and job responsibilities available in airline work.
Learners will describe the relationship between airlines, aviation, and airports.
Learners will summarize best practices in safety, security, risk management, and liability as they relate to airline operations and management.
Learners will understand spaces that airline personnel operate within including: on aircrafts, cargo and freight handling, mechanics and technicians, flight dispatch, revenue management, operations agents, and more
Learners will recognize the role of governments, professional associations, and others in regulation adherence, route structure availability, and gate assignments
Learners will identify airport codes as necessary to pass interview questionnaires.
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HOST 217 - Airport Management 4 Credits There are three primary emphasis areas a student should comprehend in order to understand the global phenomonon of flight as a business and industry: airlines, airports, and aviation (e.g. meteorlogy, pilots). This course is concerned with one of these three areas: airport management. Managing an airport’s operations begins with customer service, security, and other responsibilities that include interfacing with flying guests. Federal regulations, baggage handling, staffing, economic development, and resource funding are also integral to succeeding in the field of airport management. Modern airports receive high levels of scrutiny and airport managers as well as those interfacing with airport managers should understand the logistics of this field. Finally, due to SeaTac Airport’s proximity to campus, status as a high-functioning international airport, and working connectivity with Highline College there are numerous opportunities for students to grow in this career field.
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Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online
Designed to Serve All students interested in careeers in the following fields: hospitality, tourism, business, management, aviation, airlines, customer service, and/or airports. Active Date 20190625T13:36:58
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes
Course Outline Learners completing this course will be able to:
- Identify, evaluate, and compare components of airport operations.
- Explain career pathways, organizational stuctures, and job responsibilities available at airports.
- Describe the relationship between airlines, aviation, and airports.
- Summarize the most integral Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) to airport operations.
- Understand areas on site that airport managers attend to including: airside facilities, landside facilities, airport maintenance, security, and emergency activities.
- Recognize the role of public input and funding into airport decision-making and policy development.
Student Learning Outcomes Learners will identify, compare, and evaluate airport operation components.
Learners will explain organizational structures and career pathways available to airport managers.
Learners will describe the relationship between airlines aviational personnel, and airport management and operations.
Learners will identify and summarize Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and other legal guidance related to airport operations, development, and management.
Learners will identify the role of airport management personnel as they relate to airside facilities, landside facilities, airport maintenance, risk management and legal issues, and emergency activities.
Learners will recognize the role of government and public input in decision-making as well as the necessity of being involved in government resource allocation decisions that take place at national, state, and local levels.
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HOST 240 - Cooperative Education 12 Credits Cooperative education provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom theory with practical work experience. Experience gained in the workplace is related to the student’s field of study or career goals.
Pre-requisite(s) HOST 100, HOST 139 and HOST 165 w/ min 2.0
And Cum GPA min. 2.0
Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note This course requires work experience to be coordinated with the instructor. FeesHD
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Designed to Serve Students seeking to gain practical work experience, test career choices, and/or compare classroom theory with workplace practice are encouraged to earn Cooperative Education credits prior to graduation.
Active Date 20190625T13:36:56
Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-12 Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 99 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Worksite 360 Total Contact Hours 360 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Students completing this variable credit course will accomplish the following:
- Create a learning plan in collaboration with employer and advisor that details skills to be learned in the workplace.
- Perform assigned duties in a friendly and courteous manner and accept feedback.
- Communicate effectively with individuals and in a team environment.
- Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practices in the workplace.
- Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary.
Student Learning Outcomes Create a learning plan in collaboration with employer and advisor that details skills to be learned in the workplace.
Perform assigned duties in a friendly and courteous manner and accept feedback.
Communicate effectively with individuals and in a team environment.
Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practices in the workplace.
Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary.
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HOST 248 - Hospitality/Tourism Marketing 5 Credits Hospitality and marketing locally and internationally.
Course Note For students and professionals in the hospitality industry Fees
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Spring Day, Online
Designed to Serve Students interested in hospitality and in degree and certificate programs in hotel, tourism and travel. Professionals in the hospitality industry. Active Date 2011-08-08
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 32 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Introduction to marketing and service characteristics Internal and External environments Market research basics Buyer Behavior Segmentation of markets Product as part of the marketing mix Internal marketing and HR management Pricing Distribution channels in the hospitality industry Promotion Developing a marketing plan
Student Learning Outcomes Describe the nature of distribution channels, vertical marketing systems and franchising.
Discuss the key issues related to price changes, pricing decision, and internal and external factors affecting pricing.
Implement an internal marketing program and explain why it is important.
Understand and describe customer value and customer satisfaction and methods of complaint resolution.
Define the role of marketing, discuss its core concepts, and understand that marketing concepts call for a customer orientation.
Explain and understand the micro and micro-environmental factors in a company that affect its planning and marketing including demographic, economic, political, technological and cultural considerations and changes.
Explain different promotional tools, budgeting, and factors affecting the promotion mix.
Explain market segmentation, the process for evaluating market segments, positioning and implementing strategy.
Explain the principles of the personal selling process and the role and nature of personal selling.
Identify major characteristics affecting consumer behavior and explain the buyer decision process.
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HOST 276 - Beverage Management 5 Credits For hospitality and tourism majors and non-majors. The course provides an overview of the beverage industry including the history of primary drinks in restaurant service, product development, marketing, service, pairing, and tasting. During product tastings there is a focus on items offering beverage managers in the hospitality industry the largest profit margins: wines (e.g. red, white, sparkling), spirits (e.g. tequila, vodka, gin, whisky), beer, coffee, and soda.
Course Note Alcohol is consumed in this course. Student must meet age requirement to enroll. FeesWH
Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Designed to Serve Students interested in the hospitality and tourism industries, particularly those whose career paths include food and beverage. Active Date 20200303T13:42:09
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1) Understand the history of the beverage industry
2) Comprehend the differences in brewing, fermenting, and creating various beverages (i.e. wines, spirits, beer, coffee, and soda)
3) Understand the importance of beverage to the restaurant and food industries including profit margins, food cost, marketing, and product development
4) Be able to serve beverages in alignment with best practices
5) Be able to taste, pair, and discuss flavor wheels in a professional and service-oriented manner
Student Learning Outcomes Learner will communicate the history and creation of primary beverage types in the restaurant industry via presentations and subsequent student-lead Q&A discussions.
Learner will identify the role of cost controls, revenue management, yield management, profit margins, and menu development in beverage management and apply these concepts to a wine list of their own creation.
Learners will identify nuances of the flavor wheel based on tastings.
Learner will apply best practices in beverage service in a given food service situation.
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HOST 278 - Casino Operations 4 Credits Casino management and operations including casino cage, credit and collections, slot management, table games, mathematics of casino games, effective player rating systems, casino statistics, and marketing.
Fees
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Spring Online
Designed to Serve Hospitality and Tourism Management students and all College students. Active Date 2012-02-16
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline
- Casino operations
- Control procedures
- Interdepartmental communications
- Hierarchical structures
- Regulations of a casino setting
- Safety/security processes
- Game data and strategies.
Student Learning Outcomes Learner will interpret case studies using industry-specific terminology, strategies, and processes.
Learner will identify table games of the casino industry.
Learner will classify types of slot operations.
Learner will calculate mathematics of casino games accurately.
Learner will classify departments within casino departments and operations featuring casinos such as hotels and resorts.
Learner will identify safety, security, risk management, and liability best practices in casino operations from industry photographs and in written case studies.
Learner will identify attributes of the hierarchial structure in casino operations including inter-departmental communications.
Learner will identify effective player rating systems.
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HOST 281 - Special Topics 1 Credits Includes topics such as wine appreciation, casino management and operations, cost control and profitability in food operations, visitor and convention bureau management and operations, marketing tourism and travel destinations, legal issues in hospitality management, human resources management in hospitality, hospitality accounting, understanding financial statements and specialty topics in the area of hotel, tourism and hotel management.
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Designed to Serve Current Hospitality & Tourism Management students and industry personnel needing information on this topic only. Active Date 2011-11-10
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 35 Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 11 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Marketing Tourism and Travel Destinations
Casino Management and Operations
Cost Control and Profitability in Food Operations
Visitor and Convention Bureau Management and Operations
Legal Issues in Hospitality Management
HR Management in Hospitality
Hospitality Accounting
Understanding Financial Statements
Specialty topics in the area of hotel, tourism and hotel management
Student Learning Outcomes Develop expertise in specific hospitality/tourism operations.
Acquire knowledge in specific areas of hospitality/tourism management.
Understand a variety of hospitality/tourism management skills.
Acquire specialized research skills in the field of hospitality/tourism management.
Specialized knowledge in a variety of hospitality/tourism areas and destinations.
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HOST 282 - Special Topics 2 Credits Includes topics such as wine appreciation, casino management and operations, cost control and profitability in food operations, visitor and convention bureau management and operations, marketing tourism and travel destinations, legal issues in hospitality management, human resources management in hospitality, hospitality accounting, understanding financial statements and specialty topics in the area of hotel, tourism and hotel management.
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Designed to Serve Current Hospitality & Tourism Management students and industry personnel needing information on this topic only. Active Date 2011-11-10
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 35 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Marketing Tourism and Travel Destinations
Casino Management and Operations
Cost Control and Profitability in Food Operations
Visitor and Convention Bureau Management and Operations
Legal Issues in Hospitality Management
HR Management in Hospitality
Hospitality Accounting
Understanding Financial Statements
Specialty topics in the area of hotel, tourism and hotel management
Student Learning Outcomes Develop expertise in specific hospitality/tourism operations.
Acquire knowledge in specific areas of hospitality/tourism management.
Understand a variety of hospitality/tourism management skills.
Acquire specialized research skills in the field of hospitality/tourism management.
Specialized knowledge in a variety of hospitality/tourism areas and destinations.
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HOST 283 - Special Topics 3 Credits Includes topics such as wine appreciation, casino management and operations, cost control and profitability in food operations, visitor and convention bureau management and operations, marketing tourism and travel destinations, legal issues in hospitality management, human resources management in hospitality, hospitality accounting, understanding financial statements and specialty topics in the area of hotel, tourism and hotel management.
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Designed to Serve Current Hotel & Tourism Management students and industry personnel needing information on this topic only. Active Date 2012-02-16
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 35 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Marketing Tourism and Travel Destinations
Casino Management and Operations
Cost Control and Profitability in Food Operations
Visitor and Convention Bureau Management and Operations
Legal Issues in Hospitality Management
HR Management in Hospitality
Hospitality Accounting
Understanding Financial Statements
Specialty topics in the area of hotel, tourism and hotel management
Student Learning Outcomes Develop expertise in specific hospitality/tourism operations.
Acquire knowledge in specific areas of hospitality/tourism management.
Understand a variety of hospitality/tourism management skills.
Acquire specialized research skills in the field of hospitality/tourism management.
Specialized knowledge in a variety of hospitality/tourism areas and destinations.
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HOST 284 - Special Topics 4 Credits Includes topics such as wine appreciation, casino management and operations, cost control and profitability in food operations, visitor and convention bureau management and operations, marketing tourism and travel destinations, legal issues in hospitality management, human resources management in hospitality, hospitality accounting, understanding financial statements and specialty topics in the area of hotel, tourism and hotel management.
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Designed to Serve Current Hotel & Tourism Management students and industry personnel needing information on this topic only. Active Date 2011-11-10
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 35 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Marketing Tourism and Travel Destinations
Casino Management and Operations
Cost Control and Profitability in Food Operations
Visitor and Convention Bureau Management and Operations
Legal Issues in Hospitality Management
HR Management in Hospitality
Hospitality Accounting
Understanding Financial Statements
Specialty topics in the area of hotel, tourism and hotel management
Student Learning Outcomes Develop expertise in specific hospitality/tourism operations.
Acquire knowledge in specific areas of hospitality/tourism management.
Understand a variety of hospitality/tourism management skills.
Acquire specialized research skills in the field of hospitality/tourism management.
Specialized knowledge in a variety of hospitality/tourism areas and destinations.
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HOST 285 - Special Topics 5 Credits Includes topics such as wine appreciation, casino management and operations, cost control and profitability in food operations, visitor and convention bureau management and operations, marketing tourism and travel destinations, legal issues in hospitality management, human resources management in hospitality, hospitality accounting, understanding financial statements and specialty topics in the area of hotel, tourism and hotel management.
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Designed to Serve Current Hospitality & Tourism students and industry personnel needing information on this topic only. Active Date 2011-08-08
Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Class Limit 35 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Marketing Tourism and Travel Destinations
Casino Management and Operations
Cost Control and Profitability in Food Operations
Visitor and Convention Bureau Management and Operations
Legal Issues in Hospitality Management
HR Management in Hospitality
Hospitality Accounting
Understanding Financial Statements
Specialty topics in the area of hotel, tourism and hotel management
Student Learning Outcomes Develop expertise in specific hospitality/tourism operations.
Acquire knowledge in specific areas of hospitality/tourism management.
Understand a variety of hospitality/tourism management skills.
Acquire specialized research skills in the field of hospitality/tourism management.
Specialized knowledge in a variety of hospitality/tourism areas and destinations.
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HOST 295 - Special Studies 5 Credits An individual or group study project as determined by the student and instructor, investigating and analyzing a facet of the hospitality/tourism management industry related to the student’s career and educational goals.
Fees
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Designed to Serve Students studying hospitality/tourism management. Active Date 2014-04-25
Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Class Limit 99 Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 250 Total Contact Hours 250 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Proposal to instructor
Project to be determined by instructor and student
Student Learning Outcomes Written report outlining area investigated and analyzed
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H SER 101 - Introduction to Human Services 5 Credits Provides an overview of the field of human services, history of the field, settings for practice, skills, values, and legal and ethical issues.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Day Winter Online Spring Online
Designed to Serve Professional-Technical students in Human Services and AA transfer students as a transfer elective or part of an emphasis area Active Date 20200330T21:15:26
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Transferable Elective Yes Course Outline I. History of the field of human services
II. Professional activities, roles, and practice, sponsorship and funding Mechanisms
III. Theoretical Foundations
IV. Knowledge, skills, attitudes/values of the human services professional
V. Laws, ethical guidelines, and ethical decision-making
VI. Human rights and social issues, and outside forces impacting human services delivery
VII. Professional and personal development
Student Learning Outcomes Discuss the major defining elements of human services including its contributions, the roles of those who work in the field, individuals served, and practice settings.
Explain the historical events that led to the development of human services and examine the impact of social, economic, and political change on services.
Apply fundamental theories of human development and those of the helping professionals to circumstances involving individuals in need of assistance.
Describe the core human services values, critical legal concerns, and apply ethical guidelines to potential ethical dilemmas.
Explain the current mechanisms for the delivery of human services, including their organization, funding sources and the process of meeting the needs of individuals, families, and communities.
Discuss the critical skills necessary for effective practice by human services professionals.
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H SER 102 - Physiology of Psychoactive Drugs 3 Credits An overview of the physiological effects of alcohol and other psychoactive drugs on the individual, family, and society.
Fees
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Winter Online
Designed to Serve Professional technical students in Chemical Dependency Professional or Human Services Transfer students as an area of emphasis Those employed in the fields of chemical dependency counseling or human services Active Date 2016-04-05
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Overview of drug use, history, classes of drugs, pharmacological properties, their use, the behavioral, psychological, social, and health effects of psychoactive substances, the drug use continuum, the varying courses of addiction, addictive behaviors, substance abuse and infectious diseases, accurate screening, treatment, and prevention.
I. Introduction to drug use
II. Commonly used substances, their classification and effects
III. Impact of substance abuse on the individual
IV. Impact of substance abuse on the family, significant others, and communities
V. Distinguishing substance abuse disorders from other medical and psychological disorders
VI. Co-occurring disorders
VII. Screening
VIII. Determining risk factors
Student Learning Outcomes Classify psychoactive substances, describe their properties, and their health and behavioral effects
Discuss the impact of substance abuse on personal identity and human systems
Explain how medical and psychological disorders may co-exist with disorders involving substance abuse.
Describe how substance abuse disorders may mimic other medical or psychological disorders.
Describe the drug use continuum and explain the nature of addiction
Identify strategies for screening for the following: toxicity, intoxication, withdrawal symptoms, danger to self or others, along with co-existing mental health problems.
Identify interactions among drugs and their consequences
Demonstrate the necessary knowledge and communication skills to effectively and accurately educate others about drug use and its consequences.
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H SER 103 - Case Management 5 Credits This course introduces the concept of generalist case management with an in-depth emphasis on roles, responsibilities, competencies, effective documentation and service coordination. Core topics also include collaborative process of assessment, action plan, implementation, monitoring, networking and referrals.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve Professional technical students in Human Services. Transfer students as an area of emphasis. Individuals employed in human services. Active Date 20200330T21:15:26
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 36 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible New Option
Course Outline I. Historical Perspectives, principles, values and ethics standards
II. Models on Case Management
III. Assessment and Intake Interviewing Skills
IV. Culturally Responsive Case Management Practices
V. Building and maintaining case file
VI. Service Coordination, Inter-organizational and interdisciplinary Collaboration
VII. Effective Documentation and Case Notes
VIII. Outreach, Referrals, Advocacy and Leadership
IX. Financial aspects of case management and the challenges of doing more with fewer resources
X. Practice Evaluation, improvement and professional development
Student Learning Outcomes Describe the historical context for the emergence of case management in human service delivery
Explain the process of case management, the ethical and legal perspectives and demonstrate competency in assessment, planning and implementation
Explain and apply the models of case management
Demonstrate proficiency in building case files that include information related to agency’s policy, needs of the client and the services delivered
Describe the importance of service coordination, referrals, monitoring, advocacy, inter-organizational and interdisciplinary collaboration
Discuss the critical areas of competence and best practices for case manager
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H SER 104 - Relapse Prevention 3 Credits An overview of approaches and skills used by chemical dependency professionals in relapse prevention, including identification and assessment of relapse, motivation techniques, family involvement and additional individualized interventions and practices.
Fees
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Spring Evening
Designed to Serve Professional technical and transfer students in Chemical Dependency Professional or Human Services. Transfer students as an area of emphasis. Individuals employed in the fields of chemical dependency counseling or human services. Active Date 2011-06-15
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 36 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. The role of relapse prevention in the treatment and recovery process
II. Relapse prevention models
III. Identification and assessment of relapse
IV. Cognitive, behavioral, and pharmacological interventions
V. Relapse prevention strategies
VI. Developing a relapse prevention plan
VII. Client motivation and responsibility
VIII. Crisis identification and management
Student Learning Outcomes Explain relapse prevention theory, and current relapse prevention models.
Identify signs and symptoms of relapse.
Select cognitive, behavioral, and pharmacological interventions appropriate for relapse prevention.
Obtain medical pharmacological resources for chemical dependency counselors.
Describe the importance encouraging client participation in selecting relapse prevention strategies.
Design a relapse prevention plan.
Demonstrate motivational interviewing.
Discuss strategies for family involvement, and other natural supports.
Teach basic and life skills that enhance the recovery process.
Develop a plan and response to potential high-risk situations.
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H SER 105 - Individual, Couple and Family CD Counseling 5 Credits Chemical dependency treatment models, interventions and effective practices for counseling individuals and families. Addresses diagnostic criteria, treatment model selection and timing, documentation, communication skills and therapeutic relationships, crisis management and the role of clinical supervision.
Fees
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Winter Evening
Designed to Serve Professional technical students in Chemical Dependency Professional or Human Services. Transfer students as an area of emphasis. Individuals employed in the fields of chemical dependency counseling or human services. Active Date 2013-03-19
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 36 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Diagnostic criteria including the DSM-IV and the American Society of Addiction Medicine(ASAM) criteria.
II. Characteristics of effective treatment models
III. Application of models, strategies, and interventions along the continuum of care
IV. Medical and pharmacological resources
V. Effective counseling techniques and skills
VI. Establishing productive relationships with clients and families
VII. Crisis management
VIII. Promoting family support and positive change
IX. Accurate and concise documentation
X. Teaching basic and life skills
XI. Clinical supervision
Student Learning Outcomes Discuss and compare current treatment models for individuals and families.
Demonstrate effective listening, communication, and other basic counseling and interviewing techniques and skills.
Utilize established diagnostic criteria (DSM-IV and ASAM) to guide treatment decisions.
Identify and access medical and pharmacological resources for chemical dependency counseling.
Explain the impact of substance abuse on the family.
Apply appropriate interventions to the client’s stage of recovery, needs, interests, and resources.
Establish a relationship with the client characterized by warmth, genuineness, empathy, respect, and concreteness.
Encourage client understanding, participation, problem solving, and collaboration in relation to their treatment needs.
Teach basic and life skills that lead to positive change.
Respond appropriately to client behaviors that are inconsistent with recovery.
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H SER 106 - Chemical Dependency Case Management 5 Credits Addresses the critical components of chemical dependency case management and the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for the process to succeed. Includes a complete overview of the essential steps involved in case management, helper and client roles in the relationship, application of current instruments for diagnosis and assessment, and the development of effective treatment plans.
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Fall Weekend
Designed to Serve Professional technical students in Chemical Dependency Professional. Transfer students as an area of emphasis. Individuals employed in the field of chemical dependency counseling. Active Date 2016-05-03
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 36 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Survey of chemical dependency case management roles and responsibilities;
2. Adapting therapeutic approaches to individual client needs;
3. Ethical guidelines essential to chemical dependency case management;
4. Preparing and maintaining accurate reports;
5. The components of the case management process;
6. Diagnosis and assessment (DSM V and ASAM)
7. Individual treatment plans;
8. The counselor client relationship.
Student Learning Outcomes Adapts therapeutic approaches to client needs, culture, and circumstances
Describes all essential components of the chemical dependency case management process
Applies ethical guidelines to the chemical dependency case management process
Prepares and maintains accurate records
Develops a positive, collaborative and successful therapeutic relationship
Places the client in the appropriate level of care according to current ASAM standards
Engages in accurate diagnosis according the DSM V
Communicates effectively, verbally and written, with co-workers and cilents
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H SER 108 - Community Mental Health 5 Credits This course provides an overview of mental health, the historical treatment and stigma surrounding mental illness and the corresponding shift towards community care systems, wellness and empowerment, with an emphasis on managed care, service delivery, referrals and rehabilitation.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Spring Day
Designed to Serve Professional technical students in Substance Use Disorder or Human Services. Transfer students as an area of emphasis. Individuals employed in services or Substance Use Disorder counseling or human services. Active Date 20200401T13:21:30
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 36 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline
- Historical context, changing approaches to treatment, undefined/hidden burden and impact of mental illness
- Brief history of mental health policy in the United States, shift to community care, addressing current challenges
- Cultural perspectives and definition of mental health
- Causes of mental illness (environment, genes, psycho-social development, medication, social-stress)
- Methods of intervention
- Community care system (institutional versus community environments, approaches to integrating services, referrals to appropriate services, role of families
- Dilemmas of professional practice, ethical issues
- Managed mental health care (basic mechanisms, types, opportunities and problems)
- Mental illness, community and the law (relationship between mental illness and violence, outpatient commitment and mental health courts, right to treatment, right to refuse treatment)
Student Learning Outcomes Discuss the role of Human Services Professionals in Community Mental Health
Explain the historical context of mental health and the shift in assessment, treatment and access to care
Explain the intersectionality of race, gender, culture, socioeconomic status and common mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression
Describe the impact of mental health disorder on individuals, caregivers, families and communities, such as quality of life, educational difficulties, lowered productivity, poverty, social problems, vulnerability to abuse and additional health problems
Discuss the prevalence of substance abuse, environmental factors, violence and its impact on co-occurring disorders
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H SER 109 - Chemical Dependency Group Counseling 5 Credits Introduces the student to the benefits and essential components involved in conducting treatment groups. Focuses on the knowledge, mindset, and skills required to lead successful groups that attain true outcomes. Students are expected to demonstrate these skills in role-play scenarios whenever appropriate.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Weekend
Designed to Serve Professional technical students in Chemical Dependency Professional. Transfer students as an area of emphasis. Individuals employed in the field of chemical dependency counseling. Active Date 2016-05-03
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 36 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. The role of group therapy in the treatment process;
2. Stages of group development;
3. Theories, models, and approaches for chemical dependency group counseling;
4. Understanding group dynamics and the application of appropriate group counseling practices;
5. Forming and structuring the group process;
6. Documenting success in a group format;
7. Building relationships in a group format;
8. Ethical guidelines in a group setting;
9. Evidence-based practices, and curricula, and additional resources for use with treatment groups.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrates culturally relevant group counseling practices
Determines criteria to help ensure group success, e.g. membership, rules, outcomes, and completion criteria
Effectively applies a group structure and format that engages participants
Manages unpredictable conversations and behaviors
Assesses stages of group development and responds appropriately
Demonstrates effective group leadership and facilitation skills
Researches and selects relevant topics that engage participants and addresses addiction from a holistic perspective
Reflects on previous group experience and modifies approaches when necessary
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H SER 110 - Interviewing & Counseling 5 Credits This course introduces students to basic interviewing and counseling techniques used in the helping profession, focusing on attending, listening and actions skills. Ethical issues, role of social justice, attention to the role of microaggressions, common challenges affecting the counseling process are also discussed. Students are required to apply the concepts learned and actively participate in group activities and role-plays.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Designed to Serve Professional-Technical students in Human Services. Transfer students as part of the emphasis area. Active Date 20200330T21:15:26
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible New Option
Course Outline I. Skills for Building Rapport with Client
II. Skills for Ethical Interviewing
III. Skills for Obtaining and Understanding Client’s Story
IV. Skills for identifying and working with Client’s strenghts and interests
V. Skills for Intervention
VI. Documentation and Interpreting Client’s messages/data
Student Learning Outcomes Describe the basic helping skills for building rapport with clients
Identify and analyze factors involved with initiating, developing and terminating an interview or counseling session
Explain the importance of confidentiality, self-disclosure and informed consent in the helping profession.
Apply interviewing and counseling skills by participating in role-plays during class and completing reflection papers on one’s learning and experiences
Demonstrate the attitudes, skills and knowledge of best practice strategies appropriate for diverse human service settings
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H SER 113 - Adolescent CD Counseling 3 Credits Explores adolescent development, assessment, treatment and prevention of adolescent chemical dependency. Reviews research-based treatment models for youth, the counseling of families and state requirements for youth treatment professionals and programs.
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Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Evening
Designed to Serve Professional technical and transfer students in Chemical Dependency Professional or Human Services. Transfer students as an area of emphasis. Individuals currently employed in chemical dependency counseling or human services. Active Date 2013-03-19
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 36 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Adolescent development
II. Risk factors
III. Youth culture and drugs
IV. Diagnosis
V. Assessment techniques and instruments
VI. Interviewing techniques
VII. Overcoming resistance
VIII. Diagnostic criteria and treatment recommendations
IX. Impact on self and families
X. Family participation and treatment
XI. Requirements for adolescent treatment services
Student Learning Outcomes Summarize key aspects of adolescent development.
Explain the impact of substance abuse on youth.
Describe the impact of youth substance in the family.
Compare risk and resiliency factors for different groups.
Describe how cultural contexts affect youth substance abuse.
Utilize ASAM criteria to guide placement decisions.
List and describe research-based treatment techniques for youth.
Describe prevention strategies known to be effective with youth.
Identify and plans referrals to ancillary treatment services.
Describe Washington State requirements for adolescent chemical dependency counseling including specific requirements for assessment, counseling, referral, admission, reporting, and behavior management of youth.
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H SER 119 - Laws, Professionalism, and Ethics 3 Credits Addresses the legal requirements and ethical guidelines for chemical dependency professionals, the ethical decision-making process, effective therapeutic relationships and professional development and well being.
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Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Online
Designed to Serve Professional technical and transfer students in Chemical Dependency Professional or Human Services. Transfer students as an area of emphasis. Individuals employed in the fields of chemical dependency counseling or human services. Active Date 2011-06-15
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 36 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Legal requirements
II. Ethical guidelines
III. Ethical decision-making
IV. Legal resources
V. Counselor and client communication
VI. Counselor client relationships
VII. Professional development
VIII. Personal physical and mental health
IX. Supervision and the supervisory relationship
Student Learning Outcomes Describe guidelines and requirements necessary to address ethical and legal issues including confidentiality, client at risk for suicide or violence, self-disclosure, mandatory reporting requirements, and client rights.
List and explain specific legal requirements for chemical dependency professionals.
Demonstrate the ability to accurately and clearly inform clients of their rights.
Describe confidentiality regulations as they apply to the referral process, and all client information-sharing activities.
Demonstrate the ability to engage in the ethical decision-making process.
Describe the importance of a respectful and nonjudgemental relationship with, and when referring to, all clients.
Develop a plan to meet continuing education requirements, continued research, learning, and professional growth.
Develop a plan to maintain one’s own physical and mental health.
Demonstrates the ability to assess one’s own performance.
Explain the role of clinical supervision and the importance of a positive supervisory relationship.
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H SER 120 - Group Process 5 Credits This course provides an overview of basic elements of group process, with a focus on stages of group development, including introduction to group work; guidelines for multicultural practice; ethical and professional issues in group practice, group leadership and application of group process to schools and community agency settings.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Designed to Serve Professional technical students in Human Services. Transfer students as an area of emphasis. Individuals currently employed human services. Active Date 20200401T13:21:31
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible New Option
Course Outline
- Introduction, Value of Group Work, Historical Perspectives
- Group types, stages and Purpose
- Elements of Group Culture and structure
- Using Counseling theories in Groups
- Basic Skills for Group Leaders
- Introducing, Conducting and processing group activities/exercises
- Ethical and legal foundations of Group Work
- Valuing Diversity and addressing barriers to interacting with diverse peers
- Conflict management and Resolution
Student Learning Outcomes Discuss the different stages of group development and characteristics of each of the stages
Explain the different procedures for forming a group, purposes and functions of each type of group
Explain the process of facilitating group sessions at different stages, to include a balance between having a degree of structure versus being flexible with the process
Discuss group leadership skills, establishing ground rules, encouraging full participation, and dealing with problematic behaviors
Articulate how professional ethics, personal values, and cultural responsiveness impacts group counseling in schools and community agencies
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H SER 126 - Foundations of Supported Employment 5 Credits Examines the history, values, public policy, individualized planning and positive approaches that have influenced the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities into work and community life.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Designed to Serve Employment professional currently providing supported employment services. Active Date 2011-06-15
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 22 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Historical Perspectives
II. Institutionalization and Inclusion
III. Systematic Instruction: Preparing to Teach
IV. Systematic Instruction: Teaching
V. Systematic Instruction: Practicum
VI. Relationship and Choice
VII. Individualized Approaches
VIII. Service Funding systems and Policy
IX. Positive Approaches in supporting Behavior
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate a historical perspective and an understanding of the impact history on the current professional services provider role.
Identify how supported employment services support the benefits outlined in the County Guidelines.
Demonstrate the ability to use People First Language.
Demonstrate the knowledge of the value of Task Design in preparation for teaching.
Develop and utilize Task Analysis in teaching tasks.
Demonstrate knowledge of Systematic Instruction Strategies.
Demonstrate the ability to dialogue about the value of self-determination in supporting individuals.
Complete a customized Employment Personal Profile for at least one current client.
Identify funding systems issues currently facing the industry.
Complete a functional Assessment of Behavior.
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H SER 135 - Mental Health First Aid 1 Credits Mental Health First Aid is an one day course designed to develop key skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as CPR training helps a layperson without medical training assist an individual following a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid training helps a layperson assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis.
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Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Service Providers and Community Members Active Date 20190709T10:50:46
Grading System Credit/Non-Credit Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Total Contact Hours 11 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes
Course Outline
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What is Mental Health First Aid
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Mental Health Problems in the USA
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The Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
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Understanding Depression
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Understanding Anxiety Disorders
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Crisis First Aid for Panic Attacks
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Crisis First Aid for Traumatic events
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Understanding Disorders in Which Psychosis may Occur
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Crisis First Aid for Acute Psychosis
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Crisis First Aid for Suicidal Behavior & Depressive symptoms
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What is Non-Suicidal Self-Injury?
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Non-crisis First Aid for Depression and Anxiety
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Understanding Substance Use Disorder
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Crisis First Aid for Overdose
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Crisis First Aid for Withdrawal
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Using Mental Health First Aid
Student Learning Outcomes Recognize the potential risk factors and warning signs for a range of mental health problems, including: depression, anxiety/trauma, psychosis and psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, and self-injury.
Identify a 5 step action plan to help an individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional help.
Discuss the prevalence of various mental health disorders in the U.S. and the need for reduced negative attitudes in their communities.
Recognize the appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help resources available to help someone with a mental health problem treat and manage the problem and achieve recovery.
Assess one's own views and feelings about mental health problems and disorders.
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H SER 140 - Field Practicum I 4 Credits This introductory practicum offers the student the opportunity to apply theoretical learning in selected human services settings under the direct supervision of qualified agency personnel; to be arranged through the Human Services coordinator.
Instructor Permission Required Yes FeesHD
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online
Designed to Serve Students pursuing a degree or certificate in Human Services, or as an area of emphasis for the AA Transfer degree. Active Date 20190610T09:31:12
Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-4 Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Worksite 120 Total Contact Hours 120 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Enroll concurrently in H SER 141 Practicum Seminar and successfully complete all required assignments.
II. Complete all required Cooperative Documentation, including learning objectives for the current quarter.
III. Help arrange, and participate in a meeting (site visit) to include the student, site supervisor, and faculty supervisor.
IV. Maintain professional work behavior and collaborate with the site and faculty supervisors.
Student Learning Outcomes Create a learning plan in collaboration with employer and advisor that details skills to be learned in the workplace.
Perform assigned duties in a friendly and courteous manner and accept feedback.
Communicate effectively with individuals and in a team environment.
Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practices in the workplace.
Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification if necessary.
Compose a concise, one paragraph, self-assessment directly addressing the attainment of each of the learning objectives included in the learning plan.
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H SER 141 - Practicum Seminar I 1 Credits In an highly interactive online environment, students complete and submit practicum documentaion, address legal and ethical issues related to their site, track progress on practicum learning objectives, network with the other students, self-evaluate their progress, and discuss trends and best practices.
Pre-requisite(s) Concurrent enrollment in H SER 140 Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online
Designed to Serve For students interested in a career as a Human Services Worker and students interested in a transfer to a four-year college. Active Date 2011-06-15
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 11 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Compete Cooperative Education documation and submit Cooperative Education Profile, Agreement, and Learning Plan, including site supervisor signatures as required. II. Arrange a site visit for faculty Cooperative Education supervisor III. Complete all Practicum Seminar assignments. IV. Complete Student Evaluation, secure the completion of Employer Evaluation of Student, and Time Sheet, including all necessary site supervisor signatures.
Student Learning Outcomes Complete accurate, thoughtful, and high-quality learning objectives, and additional Cooperative Education documentation.
Successfully and respectfully network with other seminar students.
Identify and discuss skillls, knowledge, and attitudes developed during the practicum experience.
Apply skillls, knowledge, and attitudes developed during the academic program to the practicum experience.
Self-evaluate progress made on practicum learning objectives.
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H SER 211 - Adulthood and Aging 5 Credits Introduces students to the complex dynamics of the aging process, including psychological and physiological developments, changing roles and status, health issues and ageism. Promotes a strength-based approach to understanding aging, using a holistic model to encourage healthy, joyous living.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Designed to Serve Students pursuing a Professional-Technical degree in Human Services, or an AA Transfer Degree as part of an area of emphasis. Active Date 2011-06-15
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Historical Perspective
II. Current National and Global Views of Adulthood and Aging
III. Research and Theoretical Perspectives
IV. Physical Aspects of Aging
V. Cognitive Aspects of Aging
VI. Lifestyle Features (Education, Work, Leisure/Recreation, Retirement, Living Arrangements
VII. Service Delivery and Continuum of Care
VIII. Family and Natural Supports
IX. Social Policy
X. Aging in Traditional Cultures
XI. Aging and Mental Health
XII. Death and Bereavement
Student Learning Outcomes Discuss historical changes that have impacted adulthood and aging and shaped society’s view of aging.
Describe recent demographic shifts and their consequences, current scientific and medical advancements, and future trends.
Describe the impact of culture, gender, and social class on the aging process and responses to aging.
Evaluate and discuss current theories and models for aging well.
Analyze and interpret current research findings on aging.
Identify the primary physical and psychological consequences of aging.
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H SER 221 - Adolescent Development 5 Credits Acquaints students with the theories of development and sexuality of young people. Factors influencing youth development such as family, culture, religion, education and social stratification will be addressed. This holistic course will help students understand the full range of adolescent attitudes and behavior.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online
Winter Day
Designed to Serve Students pursuing a Professional-Technical degree in Human Services, or an AA Transfer degree as a transferable elective or as part of an area of emphasis. Active Date 2011-06-15
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Transferable Elective Yes Course Outline I. Physical Development
II. Cognitive Development
III. Cultural Beliefs
IV. Gender
V. Identity Development
VI. Family Relationships
VII. Friends and Peers
VIII. Dating, Love, and Sexuality
IX. Youth-related problems and Solutions
Student Learning Outcomes Explain major biological and cognitive stages along with their implications during the period of adolescent development.
Assess and explain the impact of culture on development.
Identify major problems that may occur during adolescence and possibilities for prevention.
Summarize research results and discuss their potential implications.
Discuss youth development issues and their impact on peer, family, and community relationships.
Discuss traditional gender roles and current trends and pressures on youth.
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H SER 222 - Introduction to Substance Abuse 3 Credits Provides an overview of the issue of substance abuse, including history, extent of the problem and prevention and treatment. Introduces models and theories of addiction and treatment, differences in abuse patterns among groups, the impact of social systems and resources for the chemical dependency professional.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Online
Spring Online
Designed to Serve Professional technical students in Chemical Dependency Professional and Human Services Transfer students as an area of emphasis. Individuals employed in the fields of chemical dependency, counseling and human services. Active Date 2011-06-15
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Transferable Elective Yes Course Outline Models and theories of addiction, the role of systems, including the impact, on and the role of families, research and information sources, treatment variables, and prevention.
A. Theories and models of addiction
B. Evaluating, selecting and applying models of treatment
C. Factors leading to successful treatment and recovery
D. Social, political, economic, and cultural factors
E. Government, organizational, and educational resources
F. Theories and strategies for prevention of substance abuse
Student Learning Outcomes Describe current, and most effective, research based models.
List the general signs and symptoms of substance abuse.
Describe the impact of substance abuse on the individual, family systems, and the role of families in the recovery process.
Access and obtain current and beneficial information from internet, print, and community-based sources.
Develop effective prevention strategies.
Define key terms and concepts used in the discussion of current theories and models.
Discuss the complexity of substance abuse, and the treatment and recovery process.
Explain the multidisciplinary nature of the field of chemical dependency and contributions from other fields including psychology, sociology, and medicine.
Explain the importance of individualizing treatment, sensitivity to group and cultural differences and individual views and perspectives.
Analyze a variety of treatment variables such as family involvement, self-referral, and length of treatment, then determine when and how they should be applied.
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H SER 223 - Introduction to Positive Youth Development 5 Credits Introduces students to the strength-based paradigm of positive youth development by focusing on the talents and abilities of young people. The course emphasizes the inclusive application of these practices to help ensure the successful development of older chidren, adolecents, and young adults.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Professional/technical students in Human Services. Transfer students as part of the emphasis area. Active Date 2011-06-15
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. A brief history of youth services;
II. Intervention and prevention of youth-related problems;
III. The positive youth development framework;
IV. General application of the PYD model to the family, relationships, community and society;
V. Designing specific environments and activities based on PYD principles;
VI. Advocating for an inclusive strength-based approach to supporting successful youth development.
Student Learning Outcomes Summarize the evoluton of youth services from past to present.
Apply the risk and resilience framework to the reduction and prevention of youth-related problems;
Distinguish positive youth development principles from other perspectives.
Apply positive youth development principles to general practices within the ecological framework.
Design specific youth activities that clealy reflect positive youth development principles.
Compose in writing and argue verbally for the need for a positive youth development approach.
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H SER 231 - Disability Issues and Practices 2 Credits This course presents an overview of the historical and societal context in which individuals with disabilities are marginalized, discusses the major groupings of disabilities, and offers numerous models of practice for human services professionals. It addresses policy, theory and practice, focusing on disability from an empowerment perspective rather than the dysfunction of disability.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Designed to Serve Professional-Technical students in Human Services. Transfer students as part of an emphasis area. Active Date 20200330T21:15:28
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. The Meanings and History of Disability in Society
II. Traditional Approaches to Disability: Moral v. Medical Models
III. Disability Laws and Policies
IV. Disability Culture
V. Early Interventions
VII. Educational, social and academic supports
VIII. Human Service Practice Framerwork
Student Learning Outcomes Explain how societal perceptions and social policies impact opportunities for and expectations of individuals with disabilities
Discuss the impact of disability on human development and human behavior
Compare and contrast the disability culture and other cultures such as racial and ethnic culture
Discuss the historical foundations of the laws, policies, practices and the key legislation that affect the lives of individuals with disabilities
Describe the primary disability groups and their implications for family, school, work, and community participation
Discuss the roles and functions of human services professionals in meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities and their families
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H SER 240 - Practicum II 4 Credits Continuation of H SER 140; student will provide services in a setting related to his/her option. There will be opportunity for direct client contact to enhance skills in interviewing, observation, documentation, assessment and intervention planning.
Pre-requisite(s) H SER 140 w/ min 2.0 Instructor Permission Required Yes FeesHD
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online
Designed to Serve Students pursuing a degree or certificate in human services, or as an area of emphasis for the AA Transfer degree. Active Date 20190610T09:31:15
Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-4 Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Worksite 120 Total Contact Hours 120 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Enroll concurrently in H SER 241 Practicum Seminar and successfully complete all required assignments.
II. Complete all required Cooperative Documentation, including learning objectives for the current quarter.
III. Help arrange, and participate in a meeting (site visit) to include the student, site supervisor, and faculty supervisor.
IV. Maintain professional work behavior and collaborate with the site and faculty supervisors.
Student Learning Outcomes Create a learning plan in collaboration with employer and advisor that details skills to be learned in the workplace
Perform assigned duties in a friendly and courteous manner and accept feedback.
Communicate effectively with individuals and in a team environment.
Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practices in the workplace.
Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification if necessary.
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H SER 241 - Practicum Seminar II 1 Credits In an highly interactive online environment, students complete and submit practicum documentaion, address legal and ethical issues related to their site, track progress on practicum learning objectives, network with the other students, self-evaluate their progress, and discuss trends and best practices.
Pre-requisite(s) Concurrent enrollment in H SER 240 Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online
Designed to Serve For students interested in a career as a Human Services Worker and students interested in a transfer to a four-year college. Active Date 2011-06-15
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 11 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Compete Cooperative Education documation and submit Cooperative Education Profile, Agreement, and Learning Plan, including site supervisor signatures as required. II. Arrange a site visit for faculty Cooperative Education supervisor III. Complete all Practicum Seminar assignments. IV. Complete Student Evaluation, secure the completion of Employer Evaluation of Student, and Time Sheet, including all necessary site supervisor signatures.
Student Learning Outcomes Complete accurate, thoughtful, and high-quality learning objectives, and additional Cooperative Education documentation.
Successfully and respectfully network with other seminar students.
Identify and discuss skillls, knowledge, and attitudes developed during the practicum experience.
Apply skillls, knowledge, and attitudes developed during the academic program to the practicum experience.
Self-evaluate progress made on practicum learning objectives.
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H SER 251 - Family Violence 5 Credits Provides an overview of family systems, including the functions of families, changing roles within families across the life span, diversity in defining families and family problems and violence. History, myths and realities of family violence will be explored. It covers the study of the characteristics of victims, abusers and other family members; cycle of abuse and its impact on all family members. It provides an in-depth look at various forms of abuse; and treatment theory and approaches for victims and perpetrators, explores legal and ethical issues as well as identify community resources.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Spring Online
Designed to Serve Professional/technical students students in Human Services. Transfer students as part of the emphasis area. Active Date 20200330T21:15:28
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Defining families and the changing roles within families across the life span
II. Explore the theory of oppression ans its role in family violence
III. Explore the dynamics and history of family violence
IV. Study various forms of abuse in-depth
V. Discuss how to recognize and assess abuse within a professional role
VI. Discuss current treatment theories and approaches for victims and perpetrators
VII. Identify community resources VIII. Understand the legal and ethical issues
Student Learning Outcomes Explain the causes and consequences of all major categories of family violence
Explain the challenges that exist in defining, preventing and measuring family violence
Describe the range of treatments and preventive policies and practices for all major categories of family violence
Explain the effect of cultural context on family violence
Conduct and report on basic research in the field of family violence
Identify community resources that effectively serve those involved in family violence
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H SER 260 - Culturally Responsive Practices 3 Credits This course focuses on the importance, benefits and challenges of cultural diversity, the impact of racism, classism, sexism, heterosexism, ableism on intergroup relations and the need for agency and individuals to be culturally responsive.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve Professional technical students in Substance Use Disorder or Human Services. Transfer students as an area of emphasis. Individuals currently employed in chemical dependency counseling or human services. Active Date 20200401T13:21:31
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 36 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: AA ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline
- Role of Human Services Professionals in providing Culturally Responsive Services, Interventions and Supports.
- Understanding Ourselves and Others: The Role of Values and Beliefs
- Understanding Prejudices: Conceptions, Misconceptions and Perpetuation
- Understanding Race and Privilege
- The Relationship between the Isms - Classisim, Sexism, Heterosexism, Ableism
- Mental Health and Substance Use: Cultural Impact on Percpetion and Treatment
Student Learning Outcomes Explain what it means to be culturally responsive, the skills required, and why one should become culturally responsive.
Discuss how values and beliefs shape who we are and how they influence our attitudes and behaviors.
Discuss how racism, stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, the dynamics of power and privilege, and its impact on the helping process.
Discuss culturally appropriate interventions for individuals with mental illness, disabilities and substance abuse.
Construct a personal plan for culturally responsive practices, the value of learning about different cultural groups and maintaining support of continuing education.
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H SER 265 - Essentials to Marketing and Job Dev 5 Credits Emphasis on the many aspects of developing jobs for people with disabilities in the community. Students will learn general networking approaches and specific sales strategies; working with individuals to target specific jobs; preparing individuals for job interviews and approaching employers on their behalf; working as a team in an organization and with other stakeholder groups; and being a good ambassador for the people being promoted.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Day
Designed to Serve Employment professionals currently providing supported employment Active Date 2011-06-15
Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Class Limit 22 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Job development strategies II. Networking and community involvement III. Customized employment IV. Corporate development V. Utilizing a team for success VI. Time management VII. Ambassadorship VIII. Job Analysis and matching IX. Career development X. Persisting in the process
Student Learning Outcomes
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H SER 266 - Job Support and Retention 5 Credits Teaches students skills and creative methods of assisting individuals with developmental disabilities to be successful at their jobs and improve the competence of businesses and coworkers to support and include people with disabilities. Emphasis on job support and coaching; developing partnerships with businesses; creative problem solving; follow-along; diminishing external support; and fostering natural support in the workplace.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Employment professionals currently providing supported employment services. Active Date 2011-06-15
Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Class Limit 22 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Natural supports II. Preparing the individual III. Preparing the business IV. Review of systematic training V. Monitoring and case management VI. Communication and partnership with circle of support VII. Time management VIII. Training for independence IX. Diminishing agency/staff support X. Proactive assistance and problem resolution XI. Customer follow-along services to business and individual XII. Career advancement XIII. Additional job development
Student Learning Outcomes
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H SER 270 - Adult Family Home Provider 5 Credits Required training for those who wish to become licensed as adult family home providers. Topics include roles and responsibilities of a licensed provider, the licensing process, business operations of the home, staff management, laws and regulations pertaining to adulty family home management, resident care issues and resident rights. Upon successful completion, the administrator/provider will be prepared to manage an adult family home.
Course Note English language learning students must participate in CASAS assessment by Highline College ESL faculty prior to registration to demonstrate English proficiency. Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day
Designed to Serve Individuals interested in community health and wellness, caregiving, self-employment, and long term care provision. Active Date 2016-04-05
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Assessment of readiness for AFH provision
Business planning
Creating a business plan
Writing a job description
Completing a licensing application
Participating in the buidling inspection
Completing admissions agreements
Developing house rules for the AFH
Completing a negotiated care plan
Creating a MARS form
Student Learning Outcomes Define the adult family home program and describe what is required to manage it.
Demonstrate the ability to plan and operate the business aspects if an AFH,
Create the components of an effective marketing plan.
Create a system to maintain resident records.
Define all major components of the resident assessment process and develop a negotiated care plan.
Explain all required medication administration systems, methods of storage and legal implications of documentation.
Describe all essential steps, guidelines, policies, and procedures for the hiring and supervision of the AFH staff.
Describe the techniques and requirements for ensuring that the residents’ dietary and preferences are met.
Identify all resident rights and demonstrate the ability to take apppropriate action to promote and respect the residents’ legal and human rights.
Demonstrate ability to complete all steps of the required to license the AFH.
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H SER 291 - Independent Studies 1 Credits An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area of human services approved by the instructor.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Currently enrolled human services students, interested in a content area not currently offered within the program. Active Date 2011-06-15
Grading System Credit/Non-Credit Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 9 Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 50 Total Contact Hours 50 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Content will vary depending on student interest.
Student Learning Outcomes Completion of learning objectives as outlined in the independent studies learning contract.
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H SER 292 - Independent Studies 2 Credits An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area of human services approved by the instructor.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Currently enrolled human services students, interested in a content area not currently offered within the program. Active Date 2011-06-15
Grading System Credit/Non-Credit Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 9 Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 100 Total Contact Hours 100 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Content will vary depending on student interest.
Student Learning Outcomes Completion of learning objectives as outlined in the independent studies learning contract.
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H SER 293 - Independent Studies 3 Credits An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area of human services approved by the instructor.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Currently enrolled human services students, interested in a content area not currently offered within the program. Active Date 2011-06-15
Grading System Credit/Non-Credit Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 9 Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 150 Total Contact Hours 150 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Content will vary depending on student interest.
Student Learning Outcomes Completion of learning objectives as outlined in the independent studies learning contract.
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H SER 294 - Independent Studies 4 Credits An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area of human services approved by the instructor.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Currently enrolled human services students, interested in a content area not currently offered within the program. Active Date 2011-06-15
Grading System Credit/Non-Credit Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 29 Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 200 Total Contact Hours 200 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Content will vary depending on student interest.
Student Learning Outcomes Completion of learning objectives as outlined in the independent studies learning contract.
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H SER 295 - Independent Studies 5 Credits An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area of human services approved by the instructor.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Currently enrolled human services students, interested in a content area not currently offered within the program. Active Date 2011-06-15
Grading System Credit/Non-Credit Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 29 Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 250 Total Contact Hours 250 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Content will vary depending on student interest.
Student Learning Outcomes Completion of learning objectives as outlined in the independent studies learning contract.
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H SER 401 - Theoretical Foundations of Youth Dev 5 Credits Addresses the importance of theory in guiding the process of positive youth development. Following a brief historical perspective, the course focuses on the analysis and application of the most current, effective, and tested approaches. Emphasis is on the understanding and integration of current conceptual approaches, the forces that impact the field, and the increasing professionalization of the field of youth development.
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - H SER Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Online
Designed to Serve Students pursuing the Applied Baccalaureate in Youth Development. Active Date 2015-02-11
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1) Early Attempts to Serve At-Risk Youth
2) Social Reformers and Child/Youth Rights
3) Individual Developmental Theories
4) Ecological Theories
5) Early Prevention and Treatment Approaches
6) Interdisciplinary Approaches to Prevention and Treatment
7) Risk Factors, Protective Factors, and Resilience
8) Applying the Risk and Resilience Framework to Practice
9) The Positive Youth Development Model
10) Applying the Positive Youth Development Model to Practice
11) Community Youth Development
12) Inter-organizational Collaboration Among Youth Development Programs
Student Learning Outcomes Explain the importance of knowledge of theory to guide the development of youth services, supports, opportunities, and environments.
Describe the evolution of theories designed to understand and support youth in their development.
Apply relevant theories and models to the design of youth services, supports, opportunities, and environments.
Integrate various theoretical perspectives for ultimate effectiveness.
Explain current and most effective practices associated with the positive youth development framework.
Apply the current positive youth development framework to promote healthy development for all youth.
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H SER 421 - Contemporary Youth Issues 5 Credits Investigates the challenges faced by youth today from an ecological perspective. Potential youth-related problems are viewed within the context of culture and other dimensions of diversity with an emphasis on the utilization of cultural strengths. The roles of public policy, education, equal and quality opportunities, inter-agency collaboration, and peer and adult relationships in insuring healthy development for all youth are addressed. The complexity of adolescent and young adult development, the environments in which they function, and the associated youth-related problems provide students with an opportunity to continue to develop essential critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - H SER Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Evening
Designed to Serve Students pursuing the Applied Baccalaureate Degree in Youth Development Active Date 2016-05-24
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. The range of challenges facing youth
2. Youth challenges in context: Individual, Family, School, Community, Cultural, and Global Factors
3. The Justice System - Perspective and Responses
4. Specific Areas of Risk - Education, Economic, Physical and Mental Health, Media Consumption and Consumer Culture, peer
influences, Individual, National and Ethnic identity, Substance Abuse, and Family Violence
5. Early Intervention - A Positive Youth Development Framework
6. A risk and resilience Framework
7. Treating High-Risk Behaviors: Individual, Family, and Peer Interventions
8. Public Policy Actions
9. Quality Programs and Services for Youth at-risk
10. Positive Trends and Long-Term Strategies for Addressing Youth-Related Problems
Student Learning Outcomes Explains individual, social, and environmental factors that lead to the development of at-risk behaviors.
Identifies evidence-based treatments for high-risk youth behaviors.
Determines evidence-based prevention strategies for common risks including substance abuse, school failure, and youth violence.
Identifies positive youth development practices to support the primary prevention of youth-related challenges.
Lists the components of quality programs and services that support youth at-risk.
Develops a positive, strength-based approach for defining and addressing youth-related problems.
Effectively advocates for essential services and the social conditions that support healthy and successful development for all youth.
Designs collaborative treatment, prevention, and youth development measures involving schools, law enforcement, social service agencies and other systems supporting successful youth development.
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H SER 423 - PYD Program Design and Implemenation 5 Credits Addresses all aspects of the program design and delivery process for strength-based community youth development opportunities. The course examines existing model programs and evidence-based practices as well as the designing of new opportunities that engage participants in culturally sensitive high-quality programs, both within an established theoretical and methodological framework. Students become engaged in a data-driven process to assess program effectiveness and guide improvements.
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - H SER Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Evening
Designed to Serve Students pursing the Applied Baccalaureate degree in Youth Development. Active Date 2016-05-24
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Essential components of effective positive youth development (PYD) programs;
II. Ensuring a program/agency climate that promotes youth belonging, efficacy, individual strengths, and high expectations,
III. Ensuring a program/agency climate that promotes successful youth/adult partnerships that emphasize youth leadership;
IV. Designing new PYD programs;
V. Redesigning current PYD programs to fully reflect the PYD framework;
VI. Obtaining resources and ensuring program sustainability;
VII. Ensuring inclusiveness and cultural sensitivity;
VIII.Developing and attaining authentic PYD program outcomes;
IX. PYD that focuses on individual needs and taps into interests e.g. math/science, arts/music, community engagement, entrepreneurial activities;
Student Learning Outcomes Describes, in detail, all necessary components of effective positive youth development programs.
Applies established theories and models, directly, to the planning and development of youth experiences and opportunities.
Researches and applies evidence-based practices with a focus on current PYD innovation.
Develops observable and measurable outcomes.
Identifies potential partnerships to obtain necessary resources and ensure program sustainability.
Designs programs that ensure equity among all participants.
Distinguishes between programs/services that focus on treatment, prevention, and positive youth development.
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H SER 430 - Program Management, Supervision & Lead 5 Credits Explores all issues related to the oversight of youth development programming and the supportive, ethical, and productive supervision of agency personnel. This course takes the student through the process of developing a comprehensive agency plan including the development of clear policies and procedures and the components of resource development and budgeting. Included are strategies for the recruitment, development, and retention of diverse and high-quality employees.
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - H SER Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Evening
Designed to Serve Students pursing the Applied Baccalaureate degree in Youth Development Active Date 2016-05-06
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. The evolution of supervision in youth work and related fields;
2. The philosophy, principles, goals, and objectives of supervision;
3. Current models and effective practices;
4. The supervisory relationship;
5. Supervision in a cultural context;
6. Transitioning into supervision;
7. Supportive supervision and maintaining a positive agency culture;
8. The development and maintenance of learning agency or organization;
9. Encouraging collaborative practice and work teams;
10. Becoming a transformational leader;
11. Ensuring safety and managing risk in the supervision of youth programs;
12. Staff development and evaluation;
13. Effective procedural planning and process improvement;
14. Addressing worker problems and coaching.
Student Learning Outcomes Describes the essential roles and responsibilities of supervision in programs / agencies that serve youth
Describes and applies key theoretical models of supervision based on their relevance;
Researches and applies effective practices for supervision is youth-related social services
Demonstrates intentional reflective supervision;
Demonstrates the development of a positive supervisory relationship with all agency employees;
Describes all necessary components of a positive and learning culture for an agency;
Describes supervisory practices that keep an agency focused on continuous improvement;
Describes supervisory practices that keep an agency focused on intra-agency, inter-agency, and community collaboration.
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H SER 435 - Community Youth Development 5 Credits The overarching theme of this course is the required engagement of all systems and stakeholders including youth, families, schools, youth-serving agencies, business, law enforcement, and government entities to ensure the healthy cognitive, social, and emotional development of all youth. Students learn how to work with funding sources and boards and to establish linkages and partnerships with other agencies. In addition, they investigate the impact of local, state, and national policy on youth development opportunities, programs and services. Students review and evaluate current collaborative models for their effectiveness and applicability and the role of all essential systems in the development of non-fragmented, sustainable, and equal opportunities.
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - H SER Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Online
Designed to Serve Students pursing the Applied Baccalaureate degree in Youth Development. Active Date 2016-04-05
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Defining community youth development;
2. Developing clear outcomes for collaboration and partnerships;
3, Best practices for community mobilization;
4. Inter-organizational relationship theories;
5. Community collaboration models;
6. Ensuring community-wide buy in of a strength and asset based paradigm;
7. Identifying the components of effective collaboration;
8. Ensuring youth involvement in collaborative processes;
9. Levels of partnerships and collaboration;
10. Working with business and legislatures.
Student Learning Outcomes Defines community youth development and its components
Identifies opportunities to collaborate and develop partnerships that lead to effective, non-fragmented and sustainable youth programs and services
Determines a potential and high-level role for youth in all aspects of community youth development;
Addresses complex problems with multisystemic solutions;
Identifies approaches for working effectively with diverse communities or those with the most significant needs
Explains the benefits and processes for partnering for collective impact;
Applies theoretical approaches to decisions concerning inter-organizational collaboration.
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H SER 440 - Global Youth Perspectives 5 Credits Presents an international perspective on modern youth issues and the involvement of youth, educational institutions, governments, social service agencies, and business in the search for solutions to violence, poverty, political unrest, climate change, cultural conflict, and a general lack of opportunities. Acknowledging the fact that youth are disproportionately affected by these circumstances, a major emphasis is placed on the clarification of young people’s rights, roles, and responsibilities in interrupting the cyclical nature of these problems. Students will utilize both traditional and newer methods for researching and sharing information on the global youth movement.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - H SER Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Online
Designed to Serve Students pursing the Applied Baccalaureate degree in Youth Development. Active Date 2015-10-12
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. A Global View of Youth Development.
2. Applying an Ecological Approach: The Impact of Family, Community, Culture and Governmental Institutions on Developing Youth.
3. Key Barriers to Successful Youth Development: Literacy, Poverty, Inequality, and Youth Unemployment.
4. General Global Factors: Climate Change, Globalization, Technological Change, and Media.
5. Addressing Economic Disparities, Inequality, and Human Rights.
6. Effective Practices for Mentoring Immigrant and Refugee Youth.
7. Improving the Future for Youth: Education, Life Skills, and Entrepreneurship.
8. Youth as Global Problem-Solvers and Engaged Citizens.
9. Surveying International Programs and Effective Practices.
10. International Development Trends and Their Impact on all Youth.
Student Learning Outcomes Identify cultural factors that affect youth individually and within their family, community, and global contexts.
Explain the impact of culture on youth decision-making, relationships, the view of one’s role in the world, and one’s general values.
Respond to the question of “why youth matter” and the role that they must have in addressing current and future global problems.
Describe the disproportional impact on youth of the array of local, national, and global circumstances including poverty, global conflict, and the effects of globalization.
Identify strategies for increasing youth citizen participation, establishing partnerships, enhancing local capacity, and improving youth outcomes on a global basis.
Critique practices for the effective mentoring of immigrant and refugee youth.
Identify trends in international development that directly influence youth, their opportunities, and their overall development.
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H SER 443 - Advanced Practicum I 4 Credits The first of two advanced practicums requiring 120 hours of field experience each quarter working with agencies that promote positive youth development. Practicum experiences that place the student in challenging and key roles within high quality and established programs are approved by the current department coordinator. Students develop a comprehensive learning plan including measurable learning objectives, planned learning opportunities, and an evaluation method.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - H SER FeesHD
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online
Designed to Serve Students pursuing the Applied Baccalaureate degree in Youth Development Active Date 20190612T13:19:41
Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-4 Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Worksite 120 Total Contact Hours 120 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Finalizing of practicum site and signing of the Cooperative Education Student Profile and Agreement (student, practicum site supervisor and faculty practicum supervisor)
II. Development of Learning Objectives (student, practicum site supervisor and faculty practicum supervisor)
III. Faculty practicum supervisor site visit (student, practicum site supervisor and faculty practicum supervisor)
IV. Submission of final Cooperative Learning Documents (Student Evaluation, Employer Evaluation, Time Sheet)
Student Learning Outcomes Create a learning plan in collaboration with employer and advisor that details skills to be learned in the workplace.
Perform assigned duties in a friendly and courteous manner and accept feedback.
Communicate effectively with individuals and in a team environment.
Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practices in the workplace.
Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification if necessary
Compose a concise, one paragraph self-assessment directly addressing the attainment of each of the learning objectives included in the learning plan.
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H SER 445 - Advanced Practicum II 4 Credits The second of two advanced practicums requiring 120 hours of field experience each quarter working with agencies that promote positive youth development. Practicum experiences that place the student in challenging and key roles within high quality and established programs are approved by the current department coordinator. Students develop a comprehensive learning plan including measurable learning objectives, planned learning opportunities, and an evaluation method.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - H SER FeesHD
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online
Designed to Serve Students pursuing the Applied Baccalaureate degree in Youth Development Active Date 20200330T21:15:28
Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-4 Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Worksite 120 Total Contact Hours 120 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline
- Finalizing of practicum site and signing of the Cooperative Education Student Profile and Agreement (student, practicum site supervisor and faculty practicum supervisor)
- Development of Learning Objectives (student, practicum site supervisor and faculty practicum supervisor)
- Faculty practicum supervisor site visit (student, practicum site supervisor and faculty practicum supervisor)
- Submission of final Cooperative Learning Documents (Student Evaluation, Employer Evaluation, Time Sheet)
Student Learning Outcomes Create a learning plan in collaboration with employer and advisor that details skills to be learned in the workplace
Perform assigned duties in a friendly and courteous manner and accept feedback.
Communicate effectively with individuals and in a team environment.
Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practices in the workplace.
Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification if necessary.
Compose a concise, one paragraph self-assessment directly addressing the attainment of each of the learning objectives included in the learning plan.
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H SER 446 - Final Capstone 2 Credits To address the transition from school to work, students will compile, organize, and present a capstone project based on the Bachelor of Applied Behavioral Science - Youth Development degree outcomes. Within a clearly-defined framework, the capstone process allows students choice in the format of their project and how they document and share fulfillment of the degree outcomes. The capstone project provides students with the opportunity for an authentic demonstration of competence in the key outcome areas identified for the degree. Students are required to demonstrate that they have fully understood, synthesized, and are able to apply what they have learned to their practice. In addition to a focus on overall ability, students are encouraged to include an area of interest or specialization.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - H SER Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Fall Evening Spring Evening
Designed to Serve Students pursing the Applied Baccalaureate degree in Youth Development Active Date 20200401T13:21:32
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline
- Overview of capstone requirements and rubric
- Final proposal and determination of presentation format
- Continued project development and support
- Project draft review and necessary modifications
- Project submission and presentation
Student Learning Outcomes With guidance from the instructor, the student selects and proposes a relevant and clearly defined topic that will initiate the successful completion of the “Area of Interest Investigation.”
Reflects on, describes, and documents their process for the attainment of each of the BAS/YD degree-level outcomes as required for the “Five-Page Degree Outcome Report.”
Effectively researches the topic selected for the “Area of Interest Report” and displays results that meet all requirements for content and format.
Effectively and reflectively presents their process for the attainment/learning of one outcome selected from the “Five-Page Degree Outcome Report” to the instructor and the other capstone students.
Successfully presents the results (findings and implications) of the “Area of Interest Investigation” to the instructor and the other capstone students.
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DSN 401 - Design Theory 5 Credits This course will cover basic design theory, along with an in-depth look at psychological and social understanding of design. Design elements like layout, contrast, and pattern are present in all design fields and serve as the tools designers use to emphasize aspects of their work. Students will interpret the psychological and social design process and construction through written and oral presentation. Students will also analyze how the human factor influences design, and produce a design that promotes inquiry and sparks conversation within a space. Students will articulate how their design responds to the given design theories.
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - DSN Course Note Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS - DSN program FeesCF
Quarters Typically Offered Fall Evening Designed to Serve BAS Integrated Design Students Active Date 20190531T14:56:52
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline Module 1: Global Design Theory overview
Module 2: Design Psychology theory
Module 3: Human Factor theory in Design
Module 4: Analyze design demographic
Module 5: Market research theory
Student Learning Outcomes Interpret psychological and social understanding of design through written or presentation
Analyze how the human factor influences design
Produce a design that promotes inquiry and or sparks conversation with in a space.
Produce a design that includes both form and function for human use
Successfully articulate how your design respond to the given design theory’s
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DSN 405 - Creative Design Process 5 Credits From conception to finalization, designers go through critical steps to create the final design. Designers from all disciplines set out to fill a need or make life better. Through a series of studies, students will develop creative solutions to the design problem or challenge. With a purposeful understanding of each stage of the design process, students will formulate a design with interdisciplinary applications.
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - DSN Course Note Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS - DSN program. FeesCF
Quarters Typically Offered Fall Evening Designed to Serve BAS Integrated Design Students Active Date 20190531T14:56:51
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline Module 1: Overview of Design process and Identify unique discipline requirements.
Module 2: Unify design process across disciplines and identity deliverable for each interval.
Module 3: Students will work on a design brief.
Module 4: Present and reflect.
Student Learning Outcomes Formulate a design process that can be applied across disciplines
Produce a creative design solution to fill a need.
Accurately interpreting rationale of each stage of the design process.
Successfully articulate how you fulfilled each phase of the design process
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DSN 410 - Interactive Technology Design 5 Credits Students will learn how to integrate technology, online platforms and other interactive tools technology to communicate ideas and conceive innovative products. Students will analyze innovative technology through research, testing and critical analysis to determine effective applications to their discipline. Each student will present a critical analysis of emerging technology and various design applications to the classroom. Students will create dynamic solutions in digital/electronic imaging, illustration, 3D modeling, rendering and 3D printing and other fabrication processes.
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - DSN Course Note Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS - DSN program. FeesCF
Quarters Typically Offered Winter Evening Designed to Serve BAS Integrated Design Students Active Date 20190531T14:56:49
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline Module 1: History of Technology, leading to contemporary trends
Module 2: Motivations for developing new technology for design
Module 3: Analyzing and interpreting new technology for use in design
Module 4: How to navigate new technology for speed of use.
Module 5: Research and compare existing design technology for efficacy and application
Module 6: Using technology that is not intended for a specific design discipline.
Student Learning Outcomes Accurately articulate the rationale for selecting appropriate technology for a given design
Present a critical analysis of emerging technology and various design applications
Analyze the effective use of an technology in an existing design in writing or presentation
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DSN 415 - Cross-Disciplinary Design 5 Credits In today’s creative industry, designers are ask to design outside of their discipline. This class will help students apply basic design principles to, quickly adapt outside of their expertise. Students will gain confidence in their ability to expand their creative role.
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - DSN FeesCF
Quarters Typically Offered Winter Evening Designed to Serve BAS Integrated Design Students Active Date 20190531T14:56:48
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline Module 1: Review of basic design principles
Module 2: Collaborate in Multidisciplinary teams to determine design overlap
Module 3: Present project and requirements
Module 4: Students will work on design projects
Module 5: Students will present their projects.
Student Learning Outcomes Collaborate and develop a common design language to increase cross- disciplinary application and aptitude.
Collaborate and develop a common design process to increase cross- disciplinary application and aptitude.
Produce a design that differs from ones specialty, while drawing on their own area of expertise.
Present multi-disciplinary design project articulating how they applied their own area of expertise
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DSN 420 - Systematic Team Process 5 Credits Students will work with a variety of designers from multiple disciplines to find a creative solution to a design challenge. Teams will work together through the process to strategically, create the final designs. Groups will evaluate and critically analysis design strengths and weakness.
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - DSN FeesCF
Quarters Typically Offered Spring Evening
Designed to Serve BAS Integrated Design Students Active Date 20190531T14:56:59
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline Module 1: Determine common design language. Determine roles within a team project.
Module 2: Address assumptions and biases when working in diverse groups
Module 3: Develop best practices for communicating, cooperating and exchanging ideas to solve problems.
Module 4: Present group project and requirements
Module 5: Students will work in groups to solve the design problem.
Module 6: Students will present their projects.
Student Learning Outcomes Apply Human Labor Relation principles to interdisciplinary design teams.
Collaboratively and cooperatively, exchange ideas solve problems, and activity listen to others throughout the design process.
Produced a final project that synthesizes solutions from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Deliver an industry standard presentation that explicitly exhibits solutions from a diverse design disciplines.
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DSN 425 - Diversity and Inclusive Design 5 Credits The new generation of diverse designers must identify and dismantle stereotypes that are pervasive in design and work toward an equitable and global design community. Designers ethically respond to the needs of people and the environment using a creative process based approach. Ideas should be implemented in a strategic manner and question the status quo. Students will analyze historical context and cultural significance of a design. Students will practice creating designs that are inclusive and represent principles of universal design and model accessibility.
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - DSN Course Note Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS - DSN program. FeesCF
Quarters Typically Offered Spring Evening
Designed to Serve BAS Integrated Design students Active Date 20190531T14:57:00
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline Module 1: Social assumption, political landscape and varying vernacular.
Module 2: Historical and cultural significance design.
Module 3: Principles of inclusive design
Module 4: Students develop their own awareness around assumptions.
Module 5: Why it’s important to be an inclusive designer
Module 6: Create a design project that includes principles of inclusive
design
Module 7: Present design projects.
Student Learning Outcomes Analyze historical context and cultural significance of a design
Redesign a culturally insensitive ad to include the inclusive design principles
Design a project for a specific audience that represents inclusive design principles
Successfully articulate how your design adheres to the principles of inclusivity through a presentation
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DSN 430 - Leadership for Designers 5 Credits Students will develop leadership skills through exploration of leadership theory and research-based best practices. Using role plays, real life scenarios and case studies, students will apply leadership thinking and problem solving to design situations in the workplace. Students will learn how to engage with end users, effectively frame problems, identify potential solutions, and build prototypes to test assumptions and learn what works and does not work.
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - DSN FeesCF
Quarters Typically Offered Fall Evening Designed to Serve BAS Integrated Design Students Active Date 20190531T14:57:02
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline Module 1: Discuss Design Business practices
Module 2: Discuss how to be an effective leader and identify leadership theory
Module 3: Research, interview and write about effective design leaders
Module 4: Role play leadership scenarios
Module 5: Students will develop and reflect their own leadership style and will evaluate their strengths and weaknesses
Student Learning Outcomes Formulate design ideas and processes using leadership theory and research based best practices.
Effectively lead a design meeting that replicates a real life workplace scenario.
Effectively manage teams resources using project management principles
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DSN 435 - Capstone I 5 Credits To prepare for the transition from graduation to employment, students will incorporate previous coursework and utilize the design process to create a project that demonstrates fulfillment of the degree outcomes. In Capstone I, students produce project that shows their ability to identify, research, and design. Through this capstone project, students will present original and innovative work that demonstrates their abilities as professional artists and designers.
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - DSN FeesCF
Quarters Typically Offered Winter Evening Designed to Serve BAS Integrated Design Students Active Date 20190531T14:57:04
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline Module 1: Present multi discipline project specifications
Module 2: Students will utilize the design process to determine the scope of the project.
Module 3: Students will design and develop project.
Module 4: Present design project.
Student Learning Outcomes Produce a project that utilizes the design process as incorporated from previous coursework.
Incorporate ongoing feedback to improve final project.
Present original and innovate work as professional designers to and audience of peers and instructors.
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DSN 440 - Capstone II 5 Credits The second capstone requires students to utilize all aspects of the design process to create a project that illustrates and documents fulfillment of all degree outcomes. The capstone project must additionally show the student’s area of interest/specialization. Students will be required to present their capstone project to an audience of professional designers. Students will take a project from concept to final presentation. Students are expected to discuss, present, and critique their work with a high level of professionalism, and implement research strategies that contribute to the overall finished project.
Pre-requisite(s) DSN 435 w/ min 2.0 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - DSN FeesCF
Quarters Typically Offered Spring Evening
Designed to Serve BAS Integrated Design Students Active Date 20190613T09:59:02
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline Module 1: Present project specifications student to select area of specialization.
Module 2: Students will utilize the design process to determine the scope of the project.
Module 3: Students will design and develop project.
Module 4: Present design project.
Student Learning Outcomes Produce a project that show interest or specialization.
Incorporate ongoing feedback to improve final project.
Present project that emphasizes the design process to an audience of professional designers.
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DSN 445 - Internship 5 Credits Internship requiring 150 hours of industry experience each quarter working with employers that promote design. Internship experiences are approved by the current department coordinator and are intended to place the student in challenging and key roles within high quality and established programs. Students will develop a comprehensive learning plan including measurable learning objectives, planned learning opportunities, and an evaluation method. The internship process requires the students to identify connections and apply components of their academic program to the workplace.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - DSN FeesCF
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve BAS Integrated Design Students Active Date 20190531T14:57:06
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Other 150 Total Contact Hours 150 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline Module 1: Research internship opportunities
Module 2: Develop internship outcomes with employer
Module 3: Document and reflect on internship
Module: Complete paperwork and meet with advisor and intern manager
Student Learning Outcomes Develop comprehensive learning plan that applies classroom knowledge to work environment.
Formulate a series of evaluations that reflect strengths, challenges and future development needs.
Initiate ways to involve one’s self in process improvement and workload gaps
Apply acquired oral and written communication skills to collaborative participation in the workplace
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INT D 122 - Introduction to Interior Design 5 Credits This course introduces the students to the visual language and fundamentals of interior design with an emphasis on the design process, basic design principles and elements, color theory, light, materials and space planning. The student will learn to explore and investigate interior spaces with a critical eye that analyze the relationship between each fundamental element of design and will be able to articulate utilizing those languages.
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Designed to Serve Students who have an interest in interior design Active Date 2015-05-26
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Transferable Elective Yes Course Outline -Develop and understanding of the design process.
-Develop an understanding of the visual language and fundamentals of interior design and being able to communicate both visually and verbally.
-Learn basic design principle and elements and apply them in design using sketches, drawings and color boards.
-Learn basic concepets of color, light and materials and apply them in design, using sketches, drawings and color boards.
-Develop a set of knowledge and skills of space planning.
Student Learning Outcomes Students will successfully demonstrate their understanding of the principles and elements of design and how it applies to interior design by successfully showing examples of each.
Students will successfully demonstrate their understanding of color theory, by successfully producing color schemes.
Students will successfully demonstrate their understanding of lighting basics, by successfully designing a lighting layout for a room.
Students will successfully demonstrate their understanding of the design process and how it applies to interior design, by successfully taking a design problem from start to finish.
Students will practice their time management skills by meeting deadlines.
Students will successfully design residential interiors spaces that are functional and appealing according to the client program, cultural considerations, code requirements, and industry standards.
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INT D 125 - Interior Design: Residential Studio 5 Credits This course will focus on residential design and the design process. This course will introduce fundamental concepts and methods for planning, organizing, and arranging spaces in the interior environment. Students will examine space in terms of human needs, activities, and priorities and apply design processes to making the best functional and aesthetic use of space.
Pre-requisite(s) INT D 122 and INT D 186 with min. 1.0 FeesCF
Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Designed to Serve Any design student wishing to explore residential space planning Active Date 20200330T21:15:35
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline
- Introduction to residential design
- Introduction to the design process
- Introduction to Universal Design
- Introduction to Codes
- Introduction to specifications
- Discuss Materials and finishes
- Discuss Drafting Standards
- Discuss industry standards
- Discuss presentation
- Student Presentations
Student Learning Outcomes Design residential interiors spaces that are functional and appealing according to the client program, cultural considerations, code requirements, and industry standards.
Produce design and construction drawings, specifications, utilizing both manual presentation skills and computer applications.
Apply the design process to interior design projects.
Present their projects to their peers.
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INT D 128 - History of Design 5 Credits The course gives students and understanding of specific design proponents, movements and historical trajectories relevant to furniture design. The course draws upon the historical lineage and identifies the predominant civilizations throughout history and the contributions they have made to furniture design. This survey course traces the dominant furniture paradigms and historical shifts that have occurred from Greek and Roman Design through the 20th century.
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Winter Day
Designed to Serve Interior Design student or anyone interested in learning contributions and influences of historical styles on present day. Active Date 2015-05-08
Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit No Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Historical overview and review
II. Background, periods, historical development, geography and examples of art
a. Greece and Rome
b. Early Christian, Byzantine and Romanesque
c. Later middle ages
d. Renaissance
e. Baroque
f. Rococo
g. Georgian
h. Colonial and Federal
a. Regency, Revivals and Industrial Revolution
b. Victorian Era
c. Aesthetic Movements
d. Eclecticism
e. Modernism
f. Art Deco and Industrial design
g. Contemporary design
Student Learning Outcomes Students will be able to identify names of furniture, architecture, and who designed them.
Students will be able to Identify characteristics of period furniture & architecture
Students will be able to articulate the major influences and developments in design and technology
Students will analyze and be able to articulate the aesthetic attitudes & design philosophies of the designers and makers of historic furniture.
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INT D 140 - Internship 5 Credits Provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom theory with practical experience gained in the workplace.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note Requires work experience coordinated with instructor. FeesHD
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Evening, Weekend Fall Day, Evening, Weekend Winter Day, Evening, Weekend Spring Day, Evening, Weekend
Designed to Serve Interior Design Students
Active Date 20190625T13:37:09
Grading System Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 99 Contact Hours: Other 150 Total Contact Hours 150 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Measurable learning objectives.
2. Setting and accomplishing goals.
3. Career development or exploration through work experience.
4. Successful work habits and attitudes.
5. Interpersonal communication skills.
Student Learning Outcomes Create a learning plan in collaboration with employer and advisor that details skills to be learned in the workplace.
Perform assigned duties in a friendly and courteous manner and accept feedback.
Communicate effectively with individuals and in a team environment.
Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practices in the workplace.
Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary.
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INT D 168 - SketchUp 5 Credits SketchUp will explain the basics of creating three-dimensional objects or buildings, either starting from scratch or based off two-dimensional CAD drawings. Students will also be introduced to rendering their SketchUp model in Podium.
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Designed to Serve Interior design, Drafting students and anyone interested in SketchUp Active Date 2015-06-02
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline -Introduction to simple tools: create a table with molding.
-Introduction to manipulation tools: create a room for a house with furniture, textures,
-How to use your model to your advantage: creating scenes, controlling daylight, exporting images.
-Working with real dimensions in the models using Autocad drawings to create quick detail, and full detail.
-Complete the house model, inside and out. Add texture, position for daylight.
-Use contour map to create the site for the house to sit on.
-Using models from Google Sketchup online and Google Earth.
-Create a plan in sketchup of a commercial building.
-Create the multi-story office building with stairs.
-Complete renderings of models, plan the presentation of work, export images.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate knowledge and mastery of industry standards when they create three-dimensional objects in SketchUp.
Successfully demonstrate how to construct a room in a house with furniture and textures utilizing SketchUp.
Successfully demonstrate how to import Auto CAD SketchUp drawings.
Successfully create a site for the house and control daylight utilizing SketchUp.
Successfully create a final project fully rendered using SketchUp.
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INT D 169 - 3-D Model Rendering 5 Credits Create unbelievably realistic videos and 360 panorama renders by importing three-dimensional and two-dimensional drawings. Students will become well- versed in communicating architecture in its best light, from interiors and exteriors to landscapes, animation and more.
Pre-requisite(s) INT D 168 or Draft 168 with a minimum 2.0 Course Note Cross-listed with Draft 169 FeesCF
Quarters Typically Offered
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Designed to Serve Interior Design, Drafting students and anyone interested Active Date 20180530T21:47:57
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes
Course Outline
- Importing objects and three dimensional models
- Create a contour site for the structure to sit on by modifying the terrain
- Integrate buildings with landscapes onto the site
- Manipulate landscapes and foliage
- Introduction to manipulation tools
- Controlling daylight and texture
- Create scenes and video
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate evidence of effectively using rendering tools in final project
Create terrain and landscaping for accurate building placement.
Realistically manipulate three-dimensional model by controlling interior and exterior lighting, daylight and textures
Create realistic scenes and videos
Produce a realistic rendered three-dimensional model
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INT D 196 - Architectural Drafting I 5 Credits This course will introduce students to the current version of AutoCAD (a computer-aided drafting software) and how to produce architectural drawings for a residential project. Students will obtain information on the construction methods used in the house, including framing, basic casework size standards, door sizes, stair heights, widths and clearances, and how to show roof slope and framing. Students will learn how to read and draw two-dimensional drawings in order to understand three-dimensional forms and spaces.
FeesCF
Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Online
Designed to Serve This class is for anyone interested learning architectural drafting and Auto CAD. Active Date 20200330T21:15:37
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline
- Students are introduced to opening a new file in Autocad and setting to Architectural units. Students learn the basic tool of the Line command, how to undo any command, use the escape key to stop a command in action, pick elements in the drawing, and delete elements in the drawing. Zooming, panning and other viewing tools are introduced. Students set up Text Styles and Dimension Styles in order to draw their Title block drawing.
- Students will be introduced to all status bar buttons, and different snap options, including Dynamic Snap and Object Snap. Students will learn to work in orthogonal mode, create a drawing with specific dimensions and specific angles, and use the Circle and Offset commands.
- Students will draw a floor plan of a garage, using all the tools they have learned so far. They will use the Arc command to draw a door swing, use the Trim / Extend command for locating building openings, and draw specific elements on correct layers.
- Students will create a drawing with Copy, Mirror, Rotate, and Move commands, in addition to previously accumulated commands.
- Students will learn to use their title block drawings in each of their assignments, by developing drawing information in Model Space, and locating their title block information in Paper Space, and using a Viewport to look from Paper Space to Model Space, with a specific scale set for the view.
- Students will plot their drawings using the settings they establish in their Layer settings, with .ctb files. Students will draw two floor plans of a house.
- For the same house, students will draw the foundation plan, section, wall section, elevations, interior elevations of rooms, stair details, and framing detail. Students will be required to research fixtures and appliances for size and available CAD blocks.
Student Learning Outcomes Create details of the residential project, including interior elevations, wall section, foundation plan, and stair details.
Demonstrate Auto Cad commands, and procedures in their architectural constructions plans.
Produce drawings at different scales on one size layout.
Demsotrate lineweights and layers through various drawings
Create drawings of various overall views from examples of a residential project including plans, elevations and section, and show how they relate to each other.
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INT D 236 - Portfolio Presentation 5 Credits This class will prepare interior design students to enter the workforce or prepare a portfolio for college admissions. The main focus of the class will be to prepare a professional portfolio as well as developing a resume and interviewing skill. At the end of the quarter all students will participate in a portfolio show.
Pre-requisite(s) INT D 226 and INT D 280 FeesCF
Quarters Typically Offered Spring Day
Designed to Serve Advanced interior design students preparing for graduation. Active Date 20200330T21:15:37
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline
- Evaluation of existing student work
- Contract development
- Continual work on portfolio through out quarter
- Resume
- Interviewing skills
- Logo Design
- Coordinate Portfolio Show
- Continual work on portfolio through out quarter
- Portfolio Show
Student Learning Outcomes Create a diverse portfolio, that shows the following skills: Hand and Computer generated rendering. Hand and Computer generated drafting plans.
Produce a professional resume to acquire a position in selected field.
Demonstrate proper interviewing skills to acquire a position in selected field.
Effectively, present professional portfolio to advisory board members.
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INT D 240 - Internship 5 Credits Provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom theory with practical experience gained in the workplace.
Pre-requisite(s) INT D 122 and INT D 186 Instructor Permission Required Yes FeesHD
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Evening, Weekend Fall Day, Evening, Weekend Winter Day, Evening, Weekend Spring Day, Evening, Weekend
Designed to Serve Interior Design Students Active Date 20190625T13:37:06
Grading System Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 99 Contact Hours: Other 150 Total Contact Hours 150 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Measurable learning objectives.
2. Setting and accomplishing goals.
3. Career development or exploration through work experience.
4. Successful work habits and attitudes.
5. Interpersonal communication skills.
Student Learning Outcomes Create a learning plan in collaboration with employer and advisor that details skills to be learned in the workplace.
Perform assigned duties in a friendly and courteous manner and accept feedback.
Communicate effectively with individuals and in a team environment.
Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practices in the workplace.
Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary.
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INT D 270 - Sustainable Design 5 Credits Sustainable Design will explain what sustainable design is in the built environment encompasses, why we should be practicing it, and some of the ways the building industry is incorporating “green” design into built projects. This class is an introduction to the philosophical and practical principles of sustainable design through the exploration of environmental issues, sustainable materials and methods, and professional practices, including an overview of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and other building evaluation systems.
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Quarters Typically Offered Spring Day
Designed to Serve Any student wishing to be introduced to sustainable design practices and how they apply to the built enviornment. Active Date 20200330T21:15:39
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline
- Introduction to sustainable architecture, interior design, and the building industry. Why be green?
- Principles of green design, how the built environment affects and is affected by the regional and local context.
- Discuss economics of sustainable design: initial costs, long term costs, and life cycle analysis.
- Learning from history, preserving the good aspects of design from the past.
- Explain the phases of design and how to integrate sustainable design into each phase.
- Construction documents and construction administration; how to ensure that the design and methods are performed the way you intend; the importance of evaluation post-occupancy.
- Principles of sustainable site design and water use strategies, consumption of land; HVAC and electrical usage strategies.
- Indoor Air Quality, Indoor Environmental Quality, daylighting; sustainable products.
- Week #9 Assessment methods (i.e. LEED)
- Assessing buildings (i.e. Passive House) ourselves.
Student Learning Outcomes Articulate the building industries impact on the environment.
Integrate sustainable principles into the design phases.
Compare and critique different building evaluation systems.
Specify sustainable materials & processes, & document compliance with LEED
Articulate the economic impact and cost implications of design decisions from a life cycle analysis perspective
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INT D 280 - Architectural Drafting Revit 5 Credits This class introduces basic skills in REVIT computer-aided drafting software. Students will produce architectural drawings for a commercial project, creating floor plans, elevations, sections, and details as well as a 3d model of the building. Students will create a coordinated drawing set on titleblock sheets, demonstrating industry standards for sheet layout, dimensions, annotations and schedules.
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Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day
Designed to Serve This class is for Interior Design and Drafting Design Students. This class is also for anyone interested in learning architectural drafting and Revit Active Date 20200330T21:15:39
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Revit basics intro: · The Revit ‘Interface” (Ribbon, Project Browser) · Creating a model with walls, doors and windows · Precision and scale · Saving, naming and submitting your work Creating Working Drawings (construction documents) · Creating Views from the model (2d plans, sections, and details; perspectives) · Placing and organizing views on Sheets · Adding dimensions, annotations, titles and scales Developing the building model · Adding levels (multi-story building) · Creating repetitive window layouts typical of larger buildings · Creating and modifying floor as well as roof systems · Designing interior wall layouts · Adding grids for structural elements Interior design elements · Layouts for commercial restrooms and kitchen including casework and fixtures · Working with enlarged plans and interior elevations · Controlling interior finishes for floors and ceilings · Interior lighting · Tools for stair design in Revit · Creating and modifying Interior perspective views including color and materials Creating a portfolio set of the project: · Adding and organizing sheets with industry standard order and appearance · Adding Parametric window and door schedules and sheet lists · Create a combined PDF set using Revit and Adobe Acrobat, for printed or electronic portfolio Advanced topics for students with time & interest · Glass curtain walls · More structural tools · Site design tools
Student Learning Outcomes Accurately utilize Revit “Interface” to complete drawings
Produce two-dimensional working drawings that include plans, sections, details, and perspective.
Create enlarged interior drawings that include interior finishes, casework, fixtures and lighting.
Create a portfolio quality three-Dimensional building model that includes walls, floors, roofs, ceilings, doors, windows, stairs, and interior elements.
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JAPN 291 - Special Studies 1 Credits Student-instructor designed contract for special studies at the intermediate level.
Pre-requisite(s) JAPN& 123 Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note Previously JAPAN 291. Fees
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Designed to Serve Transfer students needing Humanities distribution credits; students interested in languages and cultures. Active Date 2011-08-08
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 11 Degree Distributions: AA Course Outline Varies
Student Learning Outcomes Students demonstrate an understanding of Japanese-speaking cultures and their relationship with English-speaking U.S. culture.
Students demonstrate awareness of the importance of effective communication in an increasingly global society.
Students demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts of literary analysis.
Students identify some major works of Japanese Literature.
Students identify some major works of Japanese Art.
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