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2022-23 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Hospitality and Tourism Management

  
  • HOST 111 - Commercial Landscaping Operations

    3 Credits
    A visitor’s first impression of a business can be the landscaping. These visitors are often clients making purchasing decisions. From aesthetics and ambiance to the sustainability and seasonality of the design, landscaping is integral to the holistic success of business operations. This course will take learners through the design stage, realization stages, and seasonal maintenance for landscaping in commercial establishments including businesses such as warehouses, restaurants, hotels/resorts, and urban areas.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Spring Day, Online

    Designed to Serve Students interested in learning about real estate, horticulture, maintenance and engineering, and commercial buildings such as hotels, resorts, commercial buildings, or warehouses. 
    Active Date 20220308T16:45:36

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 28
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 33
    Total Contact Hours 33
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    PLA Eligible Yes

    Course Outline
    Learners completing this course will comprehend commercial landscaping logistics including elements such as:

    • Career pathways in professional landscaping;
    • Horticulture including plant seasonalality and the identification of plants;
    • Preventive maintenance particularly in the realms of safety and security;
    • Landscaping’s role in the urban planning environment including zoning and boundaries.


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Learners will identify horticultural concepts and plants.

    Learners will devise landscaping plans for urban development purposes, businesses (e.g., warehouses, real estate assets, hotels and resorts), and other commercial operations.

    Learners will program seasonal horticultural and more generalized landscaping plans.

    Learners will build safety, security, and risk management plans in conjunction with landscaping and horticultural development and maintenance.

  
  • HOST 112 - Hotel, Hospitality, & Apartment Maintenance Technician

    3 Credits
    Real estate assets such as hotels, commercial office buildings, warehouses, and resorts should be properly maintained to ensure they hold their value. Furthermore, the occupants of the spaces must be comfortable and safe. This course will introduce learners to the components of large-scale commercial buildings (e.g. electric, plumbing, HVAC, appliances) through the lens of preventive maintenance and from the perspective of both an ownership group and operations supervisor.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Fall Day, Online
    Spring Day, Online

    Designed to Serve Students interested in learning about real estate asset management, commercial building maintenance, and operational engineering and maintenance. 
    Active Date 20220308T16:45:38

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 28
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 33
    Total Contact Hours 33
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    PLA Eligible Yes

    Course Outline
    Learners completing this course will understand:

    • Career pathways in commercial building and real estate maintenance as it relates to an engineering technician;
    • Electricity, electric functions, and appliances reliant on networks;
    • Preventive maintenance, particularly as it relates to HVAC systems;
    • General plumbing know-how; and
    • current trends in commercial buildings for technology with a focus on connectivity (e.g., internet).


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Learners will assess career pathway opportunities in the commercial maintenance and engineering technician field for the purpose of selecting possible career pathways.

    Learners will criticize electric systems (e.g., circuits, networks) including resistors, capacitors, and inductors for the purposes of preventive maintenance, interfacing solutions, troubleshooting, and compliance with best pratices, industry standards and norms, and corporate office governance (e.g., franchisee agreements).

    Learners will write preventive maintenance plans for commercial property appliances with an eye on risk management and asset management.

    Learners will interpret HVAC systems in order to understand how the components of such a system in commercial establishments interface.

    Learners will categorize IT options in commercial buildings including internet (e.g., T1, T3, fiber optics), software, and hardware for the purpose of understanding equipment they will come into contact with as professionals in this field.

  
  • 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 Basis 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.

  
  • HOST 115 - Cruise Line Operations

    4 Credits
    This survey course of the cruise line industry provides an overview of cruising, an introduction to basic concepts associated with this emphasis area of hospitality and tourism, and the dynamics of modern cruising. Students successfully completing this course will learn industry terminology, operations, stakeholder collaboration, geography, and cross-cultural communication as it relates to cruising. Finally, emerging trends concerned with the futurology of the cruise line industry will be recognized. 

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Fall Day, Online
    Designed to Serve Hospitality and Tourism students and any students interested in the cruise line industry, cruising, or general operations including those of stakeholder groups associated with cruising.
    Active Date 20210311T08:50:21

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 32
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 44
    Total Contact Hours 44
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    Learners completing this course will:

    • Identify principal cruise lines and associations through effective use of industry terminology
    • Explain cruise ship profiles and hierarchy
    • Know where to find and take advantage of professional opportunities
    • Comprehend basic employee engagement and job descriptions and responsibilities onboard and off-board with primary stakeholder groups
    • Example cruise line customer service
    • Understand and be able to succeed in the niche area of cruise line sales and marketing
    • Be able to navigate maritime destinations, ports of call, and itineraries


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Learners will define terminologies in the cruise line industry.

    Learners will analyze the principal cruise line enterprises and associations in the global cruising industry.

    Learners will construct itineraries by leveraging their knowledge of maritime maps, ports of call, and international law.

    Learners will classify crew roles and responsibilities on board cruise ships.

    Learners will demonstrate customer service skills needed in cruise line operations.

    Learners will describe market forces that exist in the domestic, regional, and international cruising market.

    Learners will identify professional opportunities in the cruise line industry.

  
  • 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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 28
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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.

  
  • 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 20220330T15:34:02

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 22
    Contact Hours: Lecture 33
    Total Contact Hours 33
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted 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.

  
  • HOST 129 - Menu Design

    3 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 20201105T14:51:06

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 28
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 33
    Total Contact Hours 33
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    PLA Eligible New Option

    Course Outline
    • Understand product situation for engagement within menu design including marketing, up-selling, and star/dog placement
    • Comprehend food cost and recipe design and how these impact profits
    • Plating designs and usage
    • 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.

  
  • HOST 130 - Food and Beverage Operations (Front of House)

    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.

    Course Note Alcohol is consumed in this course. Student must meet age requirement to enroll.
    FeesWH

    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 20210403T10:09:08

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 32
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 44
    Total Contact Hours 44
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    • Understand the history and types of foodservice 
    • Comprehend the role of supply chain management in quality assurance controls including production, purchasing, storage, delivering, and serving of foods
    • Understand the maintenance of physical facilities and equipment including safety, security, liability, risk management, and sanitation
    • Convey appropriate service types and approaches including mis-en-place
    • Learn best practices in F&B outlet management;
    • Comprehend the importance of gastronomy to diverse cultures


    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.

    Learners will calculate food and beverage industry formulas needed to succeed in supervisory positions.

    Learners will discuss the importance of gastronomy to diverse cultures and societies including the importance of food and beverage to sense of self and heritage.

    Learners will interpret industry-specific food and beverage terminologies.

  
  • HOST 131 - Sustainability and the Food Supply Chain

    3 Credits
    Food products are by far the world’s most traded commodity. Coffee is the world’s most-traded food product. This course investigates the supply chain of such products, with a focus placed on coffee as a quarter-long case study, as global trade markets move food from farm to table globally. Internationalization, food security, sustainability, and poverty are all investigated as components of the supply chain journey of food.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Summer Day
    Fall Day
    Winter Day
    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve This course is designed for learners interested in any element of the food industry (e.g. farming, supply chain, restaurants, grocery stores). The course is also of interest to anyone seeking to understand the role food products can serve in creating a more sustainable future, from experienced issues such as food security and poverty alleviation to global concepts such as environmentalism and neoliberalism.   
    Active Date 20210403T10:09:08

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 24
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 33
    Total Contact Hours 33
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    Learners completing this course will:

    • Realize the geography of food
    • Be able to describe the history of food and how this history impacts food processes today
    • Comprehend how food products affect social and cultural structures
    • Investigate economics of food including neoliberalism, poverty, and sustainability in general
    • Provide a critical analysis of existing supply chain processes including power dynamics


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Learners will identify global growing regions for food products such as the coffee belt.

    Learners will summarize historical occurrences and anecdotes that lead to the current amalgamation of entities dominating the global food product industries.

    Learners will explain the global supply chain for food products, including how coffee is moved from regions where coffee is primarily produced to regions where it is primarily drunk.

    Learners will reflect on the impacts of food product supply chains on poverty, environmental concerns, economics, and sustainability in general.

    Learners will examine best practices in the sustainability of global food products and their associated supply chains.

    Learners will criticize the organization of existing food supply chains, including case studies of power structures in the coffee industry.

  
  • HOST 132 - Coffee Roasting Fundamentals

    4 Credits
    Learners enrolled in this course will roast coffee beans with a focus placed on learning how to create various roasting profiles. Students will drink coffee made in a variety of ways including espresso, cold brew, drip coffee, French press, pour over, Vietnamese coffee, and more. Enrolled individuals will establish an effective palette via cupping techniques and while utilizing flavor wheels and professional barista and roastery utensils. Finally, the chemical reactions in roasting will be understood. 

    Course Note This course focuses on roasting coffee beans. Roasting beans requires high heat emanating from open flames. Furthermore, roasting coffee produces chemicals into the air. An approved mask and goggles will be necessary for inclusion in this course.
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Designed to Serve All students interested in food, beverage, the production of consumer goods, and coffee in general.
    Active Date 20210403T10:09:09

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 24
    Contact Hours: Lecture 44
    Total Contact Hours 44
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    Students enrolled in this course will focus on two primary learnings:

    • How to roast coffee including the chemical reactions that take place 
    • How to drink coffee as a professional (called cupping) with a focus placed on taste profiles.


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Learners will determine coffee flavor profiles by cupping and leveraging the flavor and aroma wheels.

    Learners will manage roasting coffee beans in a commercial coffee roaster.

    Learners will build and assess coffee made via a variety of different methods including espresso, cold brew, drip coffee, French press, pour over, Vietnamese coffee, and more.

    Learners will explain the chemical reactions in roasting.

  
  • 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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 28
    Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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.

  
  • HOST 140 - 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 and HOST 139 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. All registered students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
    FeesHD

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Summer Day, Evening, Online, Weekend
    Fall Day, Evening, Online, Weekend
    Winter Day, Evening, Online, Weekend
    Spring Day, Evening, Online, Weekend

    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 20220330T15:34:02

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Variable Credit Yes Range 1-12
    Internship Yes
    OEE Yes
    Class Limit 99
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Field Studies 396
    Total Contact Hours 396
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    PLA Eligible 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 and accept feedback about performance (when offered) in a professional manner.

    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.

  
  • HOST 145 - Planning and Preparation for Supervisors

    3 Credits
    This course offers an introduction to business environments and provides measurable outcomes to ensure student success in their first supervisory position. This includes specifically: career pathway development and management, continuing to ensure a positive social media presence is maintained, dressing and acting professionally, managing workplace stressors, having integrity, writing recommendation letters, documenting employee interactions, conducting basic staff training, working collaboratively in cross-cultural communication settings, and presenting oneself consistently as a well-rounded professional. Upon successful completion of this course each student will know how to maintain success in their first supervisory level job position in their chosen emphasis area of the hospitality and tourism business.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Fall Day, Online
    Spring Day, Online

    Designed to Serve Any student interested in being a leader, supervisor, and/or manager during the tenure of their career is suited for enrollment.
    Active Date 20201105T14:51:07

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 28
    Contact Hours: Lecture 33
    Total Contact Hours 33
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    • Reference Letters (Requesting, Writing)
    • Dressing like a Business Professional
    • Workplace Stress 
    • Professional decision-making
    • Integrity (personal, workplace)
    • Leadership
    • Mentorship
    • Documenting Employees 
    • Information Literacy
    • The importance of following directions


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Learners will define attitudes and abilities related to leadership, supervision, and management from case studies and hypothetical situations.

    Learners will execute control measures in case study and hypothetical situations that managers need to implement in order to succeed including documenting employees, writing reference letters, and more.

    Learners will detect leadership traits and skills in case study and hypothetical situations.

    Learners will execute soft skills that managers need to implement in order to succeed in case study and hypothetical situations: leadership, mentorship, stress aleviation, decision-making, and more.

  
  • HOST 150 - Food as Medicine

    3 Credits
    Being a professional in the food industry requires a comprehension of nutrition. This course understands food as fuel for humans and investigates nutritional best practices leading to the attainment of a healthy body, mind, and soul. This includes the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of some chronic illnesses. 

    FeesFW

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Fall Day, Online
    Designed to Serve This course is designed for learners interested in any element of the food industry (e.g. farming, supply chain, restaurants, grocery stores). The course is also of interest to anyone seeking to understand the role nutrition can play in the health and wellness of themselves and their friends and family.
    Active Date 20210403T10:09:09

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 24
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 16.5 Lab 33
    Total Contact Hours 49.5
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    Learners completing this course:

    • Will be able to assess the relationship between food and medicine, nutrition, and diet-related diseases in general
    • Be able to describe the supply chain of foods
    • Will copmrehend where food comes from
    • Will be able to explain farm to fork and garden to table as sustainable approaches to food and food processes. 


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Learners will analyze the role of medicine as a dynamic approach to assessing, preventing, and treating complex and chronic diseases.

    Learners will discuss diet-related diseases and identify foods that can serve as remedies to such diseases.

    Learners will evaluate how nutrition advice has changed over the years and what projections can be made for future nutrition advice.

    Learners will identify herbs, vegetables, grains, and other plant-based foods for their key health benefits.

    Learners will prepare food with a comprehension of nutritional values.

    Learners will examine the juxtaposition between human well-being, nutrition, and the environment within the paradigm of sustainability.

  
  • 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 Basis 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.

  
  • HOST 156 - Travel Geography

    3 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
    Winter Day
    Designed to Serve Hospitality and Tourism Management students and all College students.
    Active Date 20201105T14:51:07

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 28
    Contact Hours: Lecture 33
    Total Contact Hours 33
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    • Understand social and cultural customs and traditions 
    • Appreciate the relationship between diversity and culturally taboo issues
    • Comprehend the relationship between two disciplines: Tourism and Geography 
    • Leverage understandings of geography into unique travel destination planning (i.e travel agent skills) 
    • Apply understandings of travel and geography to park and natural area settings
    • 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.

  
  • HOST 160 - Human Resources Management in Hospitality & Tourism

    5 Credits
    This management-level 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, counsel, and motivate employees for exceptional performance within their selected industry. This will include familiarization with employment laws, managing diversity, self-managed teams, training & development, and behavioral interviewing. Students will be introduced to the latest approaches, concepts, and techniques in leadership and supervision. Students will be well versed in the theories, human resource practices, and contemporary approaches 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
    Spring Day, Online

    Designed to Serve Students interested in hospitality and tourism, business, and/or human resources in general. 
    Active Date 20210311T08:50:22

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 32
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    ProfTech Related Instruction
    • Human Relations


    Course Outline
    Learners completing this course will understand:

    • Human Resource policies & legal issues
    • Hiring practices including the analysis of staffing levels and effective job postings
    • Types of interviewing and their roles within the hiring process
    • Job offers and benefits 
    • Employee on-boarding 
    • Training and probationary periods
    • Conflict management & performance counseling


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Learners will explain employment laws as they relate to HR Management in the Hospitality & Tourism Industries.

    Learners will apply prinicples of HR Management and analyze best practices for future use in the context of industry relevant case studies.

    Learners will analyze current industry job postings and training programs and construct their own unique product using the results of their findings.

    Learners will discuss aspects of the interview and discipline process, and be able to explain industry standard operating procedures and their implementations regarding both.

    Learners will create a complete employee on-boarding program including interview quetsions, training processes, appraisal worksheets, and progressive discipline process.

  
  • 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.

    Fees

    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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 28
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
     

    1. Providing customer service in face-to-face interactions
    2. Successful teamwork and collaboration in customer service environments
    3. Cash and credit card handling including PCI compliance
    4. Introducing POS and PMS computer softwares that function as extensions of front-line customer service situations.
    5. 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.

  
  • 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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 28
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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.

  
  • 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.

    Fees

    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 Basis 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.

  
  • HOST 170 - Legal Issues in Hospitality & Tourism Management

    5 Credits
    This management-level course features safety, security, risk management, liability, insurance, and other general legal knowledge effective hospitality and tourism providers need in order to be successful. The course begins with an assessment of general understandings of terms used widely in the legal field. The class continues with the application of terms and ideas situationally to the hospitality and tourism industries. For example, guest rights such as contracts, waivers, and reservations are viewed within the greater construct of the legal system. Finally, case studies related to emphasis areas of hospitality and tourism (e.g. airlines, lodging, F&B, casinos, theme parks) are investigated. 

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Winter Day, Online
    Designed to Serve Students interested in hospitality and tourism and/or the legal field are urged to complete this management-level course.
    Active Date 20210311T08:50:23

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 32
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    Learners completing this course will comprehend legal issues, in business in general and specific to hospitality and tourism, in the following areas:

    • Safety, security, risk management, and liability 
    • Responsibilities of HOST managers
    • The structure of businesses
    • Foundational elements of the legal system in the USA 
    • Licensing and regulation
    • Emphasis areas of hospitality and tourism (e.g. airlines, theme parks, lodging, F&B). 


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Learners will plan risk management strategies to mitigate safety, security, and liability concerns.

    Learners will compare responsibilities of HOST managers situationally in case studies.

    Learners will determine legal relationships between operators, guests, and other patrons including protecting property, innkeeper rights, and guest rights.

    Learners will explain business structures and the responsibilities and legal issues associated with each structure.

    Learners will devise management plans to mitigate operator risks with respect to the sale and service of food, alcohol, smoking, weapons, and other legal concerns.

    Learners will debate employment law including resume fraud, the Fair Labor Standards Act, job discrimination, the Americans with Disabilities Act, unions, OSHA, mandatory verification of employment status, and more.

  
  • 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 20210403T10:09:16

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 22
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    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.

  
  • HOST 175 - Sustainable Food and Agriculture

    5 Credits
    An environmentally sensitive approach to sustainable land use design can be called permaculture. This class will explore techniques for designing and establishing regenerative spaces through a mix of classroom discussion time, small group work, and hands-on activities. Though not exclusive to, the class will focus on applying skills to permaculture in urban settings.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Winter Day
    Designed to Serve This course is designed for learners interested in food or sustainability, especially in urban settings. The course is also of interest to anyone interested in environmentalism, food security, or permaculture.
    Active Date 20210403T10:09:16

    Grading Basis 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
    Learners will be introduced to sustainable land use ideas. A focus will be placed on food and food security, particularly in urban settings. Topics include:

    • Sustainable urban planning
    • Patterns in nature, culture, and society
    • Land restoration
    • Water and its uses (e.g. grey water, water harvesting)
    • Natural building strategies
    • Renewable energies
    • Land arts and community activism
    • Wildlife management and biological pest control


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Learners will explain permaculture concepts and their importance in sustainable communities and food security.

    Learners will apply analytical skills and design strategies to a range of identified issues related to sustainability and permaculture.

    Learners will demonstrate practical skills in conducting sustainability-oriented projects including feasibility studies, environmental studies, and site visits.

    Learners will identify challenges and opportunities in permaculture design in urban settings.

    Learners will integrate knowledge in key design areas to produce a sustainable urban development plan in the form of a student-designed case study.

  
  • 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 Basis 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.

  
  • 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 Basis 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.

  
  • HOST 209 - Event/Meeting/Conference

    5 Credits


    How to plan, implement, and evaluate events & conferences

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered





    Designed to Serve Hospitality/Tourism Students & Community At Large
    Active Date 20170731T09:58:02

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 38
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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

  
  • 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. 

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day, Online



    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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 28
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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).

  
  • 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.

    Fees

    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 Basis 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.

  
  • 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.

    Fees

    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 Basis 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.

  
  • 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

    Quarters Typically Offered
    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 20220330T15:34:03

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Variable Credit Yes Range 1-12
    Internship Yes
    OEE Yes
    Class Limit 99
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Field Studies 396
    Total Contact Hours 396
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    PLA Eligible 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 and accept feedback about performance (when offered) in a professional manner.

    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.

  
  • HOST 248 - Sales & Marketing Management in HOST

    5 Credits
    This management-level course features sales and marketing knowledge specific to hospitality and tourism supervisors in emphasis areas such as DMOs, lodging, cruise lines, and event planners. All learners who complete this course will comprehend basic business S&M concepts such as branding, positioning, the four Ps, SWOT and PESTELI Analyses, and the product life cycle. They will also learn industry-specific information such as STR, RTAs, comp sets, publicity, Cvent, incentive and bonus pay, and market segmentation.

    Course Note For students and professionals in the hospitality industry
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Spring Day, Online

    Designed to Serve Students interested in hospitality and tourism and/or sales and marketing are urged to complete this management-level course.
    Active Date 20210311T08:50:24

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 32
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    Learners completing this course will comprehend sales and marketing, in business in general and specific to hospitality and tourism, in the following areas:

    • Analyses (e.g. SWOT, PESTELI) 
    • Marketing Mix including the 4Ps 
    • Branding and the Product Life Cycle
    • Positioning and Pricing
    • Indicators of Success including incentives and bonus structures
    • Publicity, Advertising, and Public Relations 
    • Strategic Marketing from governments and DMO perspectives


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Learners will match understandings of key sales and marketing terms with their conceptualizations in case study work.

    Learners will examine the correlation between branding, pricing, and positioning.

    Learners will develop marketing plans for hospitality and tourism operations that include the improvement or creation of comp sets, SWOT Analyses, and PESTELI Analyses in case studies.

    Learners will deconstruct the marketing mix of hospitality and tourism operations in varied emphasis areas (e.g. cruise lines, lodging, DMOs).

    Learners will trace the product life cycle of hospitality and tourism products.

    Learners will outline best practices in incentive pay and bonus structures for S&M professionals.

    Learners will categorize publicity, advertising, public relations, and other terms associated with market-reach.

    Learners will identify target, secondary, and tertiary market segments.

    Learners will differentiate the principles of personal selling including the role and nature of personal selling attributes.

  
  • HOST 258 - Managing Hospitality Technology

    5 Credits
    This course provides an introduction to managing hospitality technology, a field that can be described as containing three core components: hospitality applications, technology management, and core technology. First, hospitality applications breaks software and hardware into three distinct sections: applications guests use, applications team members use, and applications managers use for strategic functions. Secondly, technology management includes strategic planning and system selection. Finally, core technologies includes infrastructure, technology systems, and systems security. The final exam in this course is an opportunity for students to earn their CHTP designation (Certified Hospitality Technology Professional).  

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Spring Day, Online

    Designed to Serve Any individual interested in managing technology as a component of their career is well-suited for enrollment in this course.
    Active Date 20201105T14:51:08

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 28
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    This course provides an overview of technology needs in the hospitality industry:

    • Addresses essential aspects of computer systems, such as hardware, software, and generic applications 
    • Focuses on computer-based property management systems for both front office and back office functions 
    • Examines features of computerized restaurant management systems
    • Describes hotel sales computer applications, revenue management strategies, and accounting applications 
    • Addresses the selection and implementation of computer systems
    • Focuses on managing information systems
    • Examines the impact of the Internet and private intranets on the hospitality industry


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Learners will describe hospitality technology applications and their operational utilities.

    Learners will identify features of the three major components necessary for a complete computer system: input/output devices, a central processing unit, and external storage devices.

    Learners will explain the function of common interfacing technologies, which include point-of-sale systems, call accounting systems, energy management systems, electronic locking systems, and guest-operated devices.

    Learners will outline the components of information management, with special attention paid to data processing and database management.

    Learners will identify the various threats to technology systems and the security precautions that should be taken to keep those systems safe.

    Learners will describe the elements of technology system maintenance.

    Learners will negotiate strategic management decisions in case study situations from the perspective of technology application directors.

  
  • HOST 276 - Beverage Service and Food Pairing

    4 Credits
    This is a tasting-based course focused on formal wine and beverage service techniques, as well as, identification of classic food and wine pairings. Additional topics covered include: the role of the Sommelier, stemware, service standards, and decanting. Students will have the opportunity to earn a MAST card (mandatory alcohol servers permit). 

    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 20210403T10:09:17

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 28
    Contact Hours: Lecture 44
    Total Contact Hours 44
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    • Understand the history of the beverage industry
    • Comprehend the differences in brewing, fermenting, and creating various beverages (i.e. wines, spirits, beer, coffee, and soda)
    • Understand the importance of beverage to the restaurant and food industries including profit margins, food cost, marketing, and product development
    • Be able to serve beverages in alignment with best practices
    • 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 professional role of a Sommerlier via presentations and subsequent student-lead Q&A discussions.

    Learner will apply concepts of cost controls, revenue management, yield management, profit margins, and menu development in beverage management to a wine list of their own creation.

    Learners will identify nuances of the flavor wheel based on tastings and apply this to contrasting and complementary flavor profiles.

    Learner will apply best practices in beverage service in a given food service situation (e.g. stemware for different styles of wine, service techniques for different styles of wine).

  
  • 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

    Quarters Typically Offered



    Spring Online

    Designed to Serve Hospitality and Tourism Management students and all College students.
    Active Date 2012-02-16

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 28
    Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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.

  
  • HOST 281 - Special Topics in Hospitality & Tourism Management

    1 Credits
    This is a special study course. Potential topics include wine appreciation, cost control and profitability, hospitality accounting, shibboleth in hospitality and tourism, understanding financial statements, and other specialty areas in the applied and academic pseudo-disciplines associated with hospitality and tourism. 

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Designed to Serve The topic of this course is clarified each quarter. Topics are not consistent quarter-by-quarter. Learners interested in enrolling should self-identify whether the quarter’s topic constitutes an appropriate fit for their interests and/or speak with a HOST Advisor prior to enrollment.
    Active Date 20210311T08:50:26

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 35
    Contact Hours: Lecture 11
    Total Contact Hours 11
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    This is a Special Study course. The topic and course outline are clarified on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Please contact a HOST Advisor for information about this quarter’s HOST 281 offering. 

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Learners will analyze an emphasis area of hospitality and tourism.

    Learners will examine existing knowledge in an emphasis area of hospitality and tourism.

    Learners will apply transferrable skills in an emphasis area of hospitality and tourism.

    Learners will integrate specialized research skills in an emphasis area of hospitality and tourism.

    Learners will build a critical analytic ability in a specific hospitality and tourism emphasis area with knowledge specialized to operations in that field.

  
  • HOST 282 - Special Topics in Hospitality & Tourism Management

    2 Credits
    This is a special study course. Potential topics include wine appreciation, cost control and profitability, hospitality accounting, shibboleth in hospitality and tourism, understanding financial statements, and other specialty areas in the applied and academic pseudo-disciplines associated with hospitality and tourism. 

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Designed to Serve The topic of this course is clarified each quarter. Topics are not consistent quarter-by-quarter. Learners interested in enrolling should self-identify whether the quarter’s topic constitutes an appropriate fit for their interests and/or speak with a HOST Advisor prior to enrollment.
    Active Date 20210311T08:50:31

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 35
    Contact Hours: Lecture 22
    Total Contact Hours 22
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    This is a Special Study course. The topic and course outline are clarified on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Please contact a HOST Advisor for information about this quarter’s HOST 282 offering. 

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Learners will analyze an emphasis area of hospitality and tourism.

    Learners will examine existing knowledge in an emphasis area of hospitality and tourism.

    Learners will apply transferrable skills in an emphasis area of hospitality and tourism.

    Learners will integrate specialized research skills in an emphasis area of hospitality and tourism.

    Learners will build a critical analytic ability in a specific hospitality and tourism emphasis area with knowledge specialized to operations in that field.

  
  • HOST 283 - Special Topics in Hospitality & Tourism Management

    3 Credits
    This is a special study course. Potential topics include wine appreciation, cost control and profitability, hospitality accounting, shibboleth in hospitality and tourism, understanding financial statements, and other specialty areas in the applied and academic pseudo-disciplines associated with hospitality and tourism. 

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Designed to Serve The topic of this course is clarified each quarter. Topics are not consistent quarter-by-quarter. Learners interested in enrolling should self-identify whether the quarter’s topic constitutes an appropriate fit for their interests and/or speak with a HOST Advisor prior to enrollment.
    Active Date 20210311T08:50:32

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 35
    Contact Hours: Lecture 33
    Total Contact Hours 33
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    This is a Special Study course. The topic and course outline are clarified on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Please contact a HOST Advisor for information about this quarter’s HOST 283 offering. 

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Learners will analyze an emphasis area of hospitality and tourism.

    Learners will examine existing knowledge in an emphasis area of hospitality and tourism.

    Learners will apply transferrable skills in an emphasis area of hospitality and tourism.

    Learners will integrate specialized research skills in an emphasis area of hospitality and tourism.

    Learners will build a critical analytic ability in a specific hospitality and tourism emphasis area with knowledge specialized to operations in that field.

  
  • HOST 284 - Special Topics in Hospitality & Tourism Management

    4 Credits
    This is a special study course. Potential topics include wine appreciation, cost control and profitability, hospitality accounting, shibboleth in hospitality and tourism, understanding financial statements, and other specialty areas in the applied and academic pseudo-disciplines associated with hospitality and tourism. 

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Designed to Serve The topic of this course is clarified each quarter. Topics are not consistent quarter-by-quarter. Learners interested in enrolling should self-identify whether the quarter’s topic constitutes an appropriate fit for their interests and/or speak with a HOST Advisor prior to enrollment.
    Active Date 20210311T08:50:36

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 35
    Contact Hours: Lecture 44
    Total Contact Hours 44
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    This is a Special Study course. The topic and course outline is clarified on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Please contact a HOST Advisor for information about this quarter’s HOST 284 offering. 

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Learners will analyze an emphasis area of hospitality and tourism.

    Learners will examine existing knowledge in an ephasis area of hospitality and tourism.

    Learners will apply transferrable skills in an ephasis area of hospitality and tourism.

    Learners will integrate specialized research skills in an ephasis area of hospitality and tourism.

    Learners will build a critical analytic ability in a specific hospitality and tourism emphasis area with knowledge specialized to operations in that field.

  
  • HOST 285 - Special Topics in Hospitality & Tourism Management

    5 Credits
    This is a special study course. Potential topics include wine appreciation, cost control and profitability, hospitality accounting, shibboleth in hospitality and tourism, understanding financial statements, and other specialty areas in the applied and academic pseudo-disciplines associated with hospitality and tourism. 

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Designed to Serve The topic of this course is clarified each quarter. Topics are not consistent quarter-by-quarter. Learners interested in enrolling should self-identify whether the quarter’s topic constitutes an appropriate fit for their interests and/or speak with a HOST Advisor prior to enrollment.
    Active Date 20210311T08:50:42

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 35
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    This is a Special Study course. The topic and course outline are clarified on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Please contact a HOST Advisor for information about this quarter’s HOST 285 offering. 

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Learners will analyze an emphasis area of hospitality and tourism.

    Learners will examine existing knowledge in an emphasis area of hospitality and tourism.

    Learners will apply transferrable skills in an emphasis area of hospitality and tourism.

    Learners will integrate specialized research skills in an emphasis area of hospitality and tourism.

    Learners will build a critical analytic ability in a specific hospitality and tourism emphasis area with knowledge specialized to operations in that field.

  
  • HOST 295 - Special Studies in HOST

    5 Credits
    A Directed Study in HOST includes an individual or group study project as determined by the student and instructor. A contract will be signed by the instructor and student before progress begins in this course. When the course material begins, the learner(s) will be required to investigate and analyze a facet of the hospitality and tourism management industry related to the student’s career and educational goals. Students will receive consistent feedback from the instructor of record regarding their progress.

    Pre-requisite(s) Students must have completed HOST 100 (Intro to HOST) and HOST 139 (Career Planning & Prep) before being eligible for a Directed Study course in HOST. 
    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Designed to Serve Students interested in business, management, or entrepreneurship as it relates to the hospitality and tourism industries are best suited for enrollment in this course. 
    Active Date 20201208T18:00:37

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5
    Independent Study Yes
    OEE Yes
    Class Limit 99
    Contact Hours: Independent Studies 165
    Total Contact Hours 165
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    PLA Eligible Yes

    Course Outline
    Each Directed Study course will be unique and based on student interests and career pathway desires. A course outline will be co-created and agreed upon by the instructor and learner prior to the student beginning work on course materials.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Learner will construct an experiment, feasibility study, or other project that is mutually agreed upon with the instructor of record.

    Learner will produce a study requiring a critical lens.

    Learner will effectively present their completed study to stakeholders as agreed upon during the planning stage of the project.


Human Services

  
  • 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 Basis 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.

  
  • 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

    Quarters Typically Offered


    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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 38
    Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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.

  
  • 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 Basis 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

  
  • 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

    Quarters Typically Offered



    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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 36
    Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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.

  
  • 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

    Quarters Typically Offered


    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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 36
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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.

  
  • 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.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered

    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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 36
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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

  
  • 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 Basis 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

  
  • 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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 36
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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

  
  • 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 Basis 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

  
  • 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.

    Fees

    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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 36
    Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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.

  
  • 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.

    Fees

    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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 36
    Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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.

  
  • 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 Basis 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

  
  • 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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 22
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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.

  
  • 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. 

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Designed to Serve Service Providers and Community Members
    Active Date 20190709T10:50:46

    Grading Basis 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
    • What is Mental Health First Aid

    • Mental Health Problems in the USA

    • The Mental Health First Aid Action Plan

    • Understanding Depression

    •  Understanding Anxiety Disorders

    • Crisis First Aid for Panic Attacks

    • Crisis First Aid for Traumatic events

    • Understanding Disorders in Which Psychosis may Occur

    • Crisis First Aid for Acute Psychosis

    • Crisis First Aid for Suicidal Behavior & Depressive symptoms

    • What is Non-Suicidal Self-Injury?

    • Non-crisis First Aid for Depression and Anxiety

    • Understanding Substance Use Disorder

    • Crisis First Aid for Overdose

    • Crisis First Aid for Withdrawal

    • 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.

  
  • 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 20220314T08:38:33

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Variable Credit Yes Range 1-4
    Internship Yes
    Class Limit 38
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Field Studies 120
    Total Contact Hours 120
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    • Enroll concurrently in H SER 141 Practicum Seminar and successfully complete all required assignments.
    • Complete all required Cooperative Documentation, including learning objectives for the current quarter.
    • Help arrange, and participate in a meeting (site visit) to include the student, site supervisor, and faculty supervisor.
    • 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 and accept feedback about performance (when offered) in a professional manner.

    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.

  
  • 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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 38
    Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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.

  
  • 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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 38
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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.

  
  • H SER 220 - ASAM Criteria and Treatment Placement

    3 Credits


    Provides an overview of how to develop multi-dimensional assessment skills using the ASAM criteria to guide individualized treatment decisions. 

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Designed to Serve Practicing mental health professionals credentialed at the master’s level who qualify to benefit from alternative licensing requirements as established by the Washington State DOH. 

     
    Active Date 20190612T13:19:48

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 36
    Contact Hours: Lecture 33
    Total Contact Hours 33
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    I.     ASAM Criteria
    II.    Intake and Assessment
    III.   Service Planning and Placement
    IV.   Withdrawal and intoxication Management
    V.    Level of Care Placement
    VI.   Application to Adult Special Populations
    VI.   Emerging Understandings of Addiction

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Describe basic principles of ASAM and language changes in the new edition.

    Accurately determine ASAM Levels of Care.

    Incorporate ASAM's definition of substance use disorders into treatment decisions.

    Apply multidimensional assessment and treatment skills and report writing.

    Distinguish between treatment driven and program driven treatment.

    Employ the team approach in treatment interventions.

    Explain how evidence-based treatment impacts successful outcomes.

  
  • 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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 38
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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.

  
  • 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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 38
    Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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.

  
  • 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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 38
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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.

  
  • H SER 225 - Individual, Family, and Group Addiction Counseling

    3 Credits
    Provides an overview of therapies for individuals, families, and groups experiencing substance use disorder (SUD).Students develop skills in creating individualized treatment interventions for their treatment participants.

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Designed to Serve

    Practicing mental health professionals credentialed at the master’s level who qualify to benefit from alternative licensing requirements as established by the Washington State DOH. 
    Active Date 20190612T13:19:47

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 36
    Contact Hours: Lecture 33
    Total Contact Hours 33
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Course Outline
    i.     Integral Care
    II.    Family Systems with Addiction
    III.   Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)
    IV.   Stages of Addiction Treatment
    V.    Families and Recovery
    VI.   Creating Psychoeducational Groups

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Identify and prescribe individualized service needs for SUD participants.

    Identify and prescribe the appropriate family treatment options for participants receiving SUD services

    Differentiate between evidence-based and integral counseling techniques.

    Explain how trauma or adverse childhood events influences behavioral functioning.

    Identify and adjust to group dynamics in SUD treatment disorder groups.

    Develop group psychoeducational materials for your SUD practice.

  
  • 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 Basis 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

  
  • 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 20220314T08:39:04

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Variable Credit Yes Range 1-4
    Internship Yes
    Class Limit 38
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Field Studies 120
    Total Contact Hours 120
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    • Enroll concurrently in H SER 241 Practicum Seminar and successfully complete all required assignments.
    • Complete all required Cooperative Documentation, including learning objectives for the current quarter.
    • Help arrange, and participate in a meeting (site visit) to include the student, site supervisor, and faculty supervisor.
    • 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 and accept feedback about performance (when offered) in a professional manner.

    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.

  
  • 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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 38
    Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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.

  
  • 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 Basis 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

  
  • 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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 36
    Contact Hours: Lecture 33
    Total Contact Hours 33
    Degree Distributions:
    AA
    • Diversity & Globalism

    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.

  
  • 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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5
    Class Limit 22
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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
  
  • 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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5
    Class Limit 22
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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
  
  • H SER 270 - Adult Family Home Administrator Training

    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
    Summer Day
    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 20220314T08:39:07

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 32
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55
    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.

  
  • 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 20201105T14:50:56

    Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit
    Independent Study Yes
    OEE Yes
    Class Limit 9
    Contact Hours: Independent Studies 33
    Total Contact Hours 33
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    Content will vary depending on student interest.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent human services project that conforms to given requirements.

  
  • 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 20201105T14:50:57

    Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit
    Independent Study Yes
    OEE Yes
    Class Limit 9
    Contact Hours: Independent Studies 66
    Total Contact Hours 66
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    Content will vary depending on student interest.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent human services project that conforms to given requirements.

  
  • 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 20201105T14:50:57

    Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit
    Independent Study Yes
    OEE Yes
    Class Limit 9
    Contact Hours: Independent Studies 99
    Total Contact Hours 99
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    Content will vary depending on student interest.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent human services project that conforms to given requirements.

  
  • 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 20201105T14:50:58

    Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit
    Independent Study Yes
    OEE Yes
    Class Limit 29
    Contact Hours: Independent Studies 132
    Total Contact Hours 132
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    Content will vary depending on student interest.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent human services project that conforms to given requirements.

  
  • 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 20201105T14:50:59

    Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit
    Independent Study Yes
    OEE Yes
    Class Limit 29
    Contact Hours: Independent Studies 165
    Total Contact Hours 165
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    Content will vary depending on student interest.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent human services project that conforms to given requirements.

  
  • 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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 24
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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.

  
  • 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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 24
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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.

  
  • 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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 24
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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.

  
  • 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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 24
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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.

  
  • 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 Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 24
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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.

  
  • 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.

    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 20220330T15:33:59

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 24
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55
    Total Contact Hours 55
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    • A Global View of Youth Development.
    • Applying an Ecological Approach: The Impact of Family, Community, Culture and Governmental Institutions on Developing Youth.
    • Key Barriers to Successful Youth Development: Literacy, Poverty, Inequality, and Youth Unemployment.
    • General Global Factors: Climate Change, Globalization, Technological Change, and Media.
    • Addressing Economic Disparities, Inequality, and Human Rights.
    • Effective Practices for Mentoring Immigrant and Refugee Youth.
    • Improving the Future for Youth: Education, Life Skills, and Entrepreneurship.
    • Youth as Global Problem-Solvers and Engaged Citizens.
    • Surveying International Programs and Effective Practices.
    • 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.

  
  • 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 20220314T08:42:44

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Variable Credit Yes Range 1-4
    Internship Yes
    Class Limit 24
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Field Studies 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 and accept feedback about performance (when offered) in a professional manner.

    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.

  
  • 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 20220314T08:43:01

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Variable Credit Yes Range 1-4
    Internship Yes
    Class Limit 24
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Field Studies 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 and accept feedback about performance (when offered) in a professional manner.

    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.

  
  • 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 Basis 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.


Integrated Design

  
  • 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 Basis 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

  
  • 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 Basis 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

  
  • 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 Basis 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

  
  • 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 Basis 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

  
  • 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 Basis 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.

  
  • 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 Basis 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

  
  • 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 Basis 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

  
  • 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 a 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.

    Instructor Permission Required Yes
    Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - DSN
    FeesCF

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Winter Evening
    Designed to Serve BAS Integrated Design Students
    Active Date 20201208T18:00:17

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 24
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55
    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.

  
  • 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 Basis 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.

  
  • DSN 445 - Internship

    5 Credits
    Internship requiring 165 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
    FeesHD

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Summer Day
    Fall Day
    Winter Day
    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve BAS Integrated Design Students
    Active Date 20220330T15:33:29

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5
    Internship Yes
    Class Limit 24
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Field Studies 165
    Total Contact Hours 165
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline
    • Research internship opportunities
    • Develop internship outcomes with employer
    • Document and reflect on internship
    • Complete paperwork and meet with advisor and intern manager


    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.


Interior Design

  
  • 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.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered

    Fall Day

    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve Students who have an interest in interior design
    Active Date 2015-05-26

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 24
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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.

  
  • 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 Basis 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.

  
  • INT D 128 - History of Design

    5 Credits
    The course gives students an understanding of specific design proponents, movements and historical trajectories relevant to architecture and furniture design. The course draws upon the idea of historical lineage and identifies the predominant civilizations throughout history and the contributions they have made to architecture and 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.

    Fees

    Quarters Typically Offered
    Fall Online
    Designed to Serve Interior Design student or anyone interested in learning contributions and influences of historical styles on present day.
    Active Date 20210403T10:09:17

    Grading Basis 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
    • Historical overview and review
    • Background, periods, historical development, geography and examples of art:
      • Greece and Rome
      • Early Christian, Byzantine and Romanesque
      • Later middle ages
      • Islamic Design
      • Asian Design
      • Renaissance
      • Baroque
      • Rococo
      • Georgian
      • Colonial and Federal
      • Regency, Revivals and Industrial Revolution
      • Victorian Era
      • Aesthetic Movements
      • Eclecticism
      • Modernism
      • Art Deco and Industrial design
      • Contemporary design


    Student Learning Outcomes
    Identify names of furniture, architecture, and who designed them.

    Identify and differentiate characteristics of period furniture & architecture

    Articulate the major influences and developments in design and technology

    Analyze and articulate the aesthetic attitudes & design philosophies of the designers and makers of historic furniture.

  
  • 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 20220330T15:34:10

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5
    Internship Yes
    OEE Yes
    Class Limit 5
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Field Studies 165
    Total Contact Hours 165
    Degree Distributions:
    ProfTech Course Yes
    Restricted Elective Yes
    Course Outline

    • Measurable learning objectives.
    • Setting and accomplishing goals.
    • Career development or exploration through work experience.
    • Successful work habits and attitudes. 
    • 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.

  
  • 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.

    FeesCF

    Quarters Typically Offered





    Designed to Serve Interior design, Drafting students and anyone interested in SketchUp
    Active Date 2015-06-02

    Grading Basis Decimal Grade
    Class Limit 30
    Shared Learning Environment Yes
    Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 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.

  
  • 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



    Spring Day

    Designed to Serve Interior Design, Drafting students and anyone interested
    Active Date 20180530T21:47:57

    Grading Basis 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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