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2023-24 Catalog
Course Descriptions
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ACCT& 201 - Principles of Accounting I 5 Credits Generally accepted accounting principles and their application in determining assets, liabilities and equity; determination of periodic incomes; presentation of accounting systems and reports.
Course Note Recom: Sophomore standing and ACCTG 121. Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Evening Fall Day, Evening, Online Winter Day, Evening, Online Spring Day
Designed to Serve All students seeking an intermediate level of financial accounting knowledge. Active Date 20200303T13:40:25
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Transferable Elective Yes Course Outline A. Uses of Accounting Information and the Financial StatementsB. Analyzing Transactions C. Measuring Business Income D. Financial Reporting and Analysis E. Operating Cycle, Merchandising Operations, Internal Control F. Accounting for Inventories G. Cash and Receivables
Student Learning Outcomes Students will accurately record business transactions in accounting records using generally accepted accounting principles.
Students will accurately summarize recorded accounting transactions in a given financial statement or regulatory report based on industry standards.
Students will present accurate business data given a specific to a set of circumstances based on correct interpretation of data analytics.
Students will make concrete recommendations based on industry standards to correct variances between budgeted and actual financial results.
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ACCT& 202 - Principles of Accounting II 5 Credits Continue with generally accepted accounting principles; analysis of assets, liabilities and equity; analysis of financial statements and statement of cash flows. Designed for business transfer students and any student interested in intermediate financial accounting skills.
Pre-requisite(s) ACCT& 201 min 2.0 Course Note Previously ACCTG 202. Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Evening Fall Day, Evening Winter Day, Evening, Online Spring Day, Evening, Online
Designed to Serve Designed for business transfer students and any student interested in intermediate financial accounting skills. Active Date 20200330T21:14:06
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 32 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Transferable Elective Yes Course Outline A. Plant Assets and Intangibles
B. Current Liabilities
C. Long-term Liabilities
D. Equity transactions
E. Reporting and analyzing cash flows
F. Analysis of financial statements
Student Learning Outcomes Students will accurately record business transactions in accounting records using generally accepted accounting principles.
Students will accurately summarize recorded accounting transactions in a given financial statement or regulatory report based on industry standards.
Students will present accurate business data given a specific to a set of circumstances based on correct interpretation of data analytics.
Students will make concrete recommendations based on industry standards to correct variances between budgeted and actual financial results
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ACCT& 203 - Principles of Accounting III 5 Credits Accounting information for use within the business organization for managerial decision making, management control and internal control - emphasis on the analytical approach in problem solving.
Pre-requisite(s) ACCTG 121 min 2.0 or ACCT& 201 or ACCTG 201 min 2.0 Course Note Previously ACCTG 203. Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Evening, Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online
Designed to Serve Designed to serve Business Transfer students or any student wanting an intermediate understanding of managerial accounting. Active Date 20200330T21:13:55
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 32 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Transferable Elective Yes Course Outline Discusses using accounting information within the business organization for planning, decision making and control. Emphasis on the analytical approach in problem solving.
Student Learning Outcomes Students will make concrete written recommendations to stakeholders to correct variances between budgeted and actual financial results using accepted management accounting standards.
Students will make concrete written recommendations to stakeholders to correct variances between budgeted and actual financial results using generally accepted accounting principles.
Given a specific set of circumstances; students will identify the differences between budgeted and actual financial results and recommend the steps to correct any variances that were identified.
Students will present accurate business data to stakeholders based on a specific set of circumstances, using industry and ethical standards.
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ACCTG 121 - Practical Financial Accounting 5 Credits Use traditional paper-based journals and ledgers to analyze, record and report financial information for a sole proprietorship-service and merchandising.
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Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day, Online, Weekend Winter Day, Online, Weekend Spring Day, Evening, Online, New Option
Designed to Serve All accounting students, business transfer students, and all students seeing to learn about beginning financial accounting. Active Date 20200330T21:13:53
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes ProfTech Related Instruction
Course Outline A. Analyzing, measuring, and recording business transactions.
B. Accounting for cash and payroll.
C. Using special journals.
D. Year-end closing process.
E. Creating financial statements.
Student Learning Outcomes Students will accurately record business transactions in accounting records using generally accepted accounting principles.
Students will accurately summarize recorded accounting transactions in a given financial statement or regulatory report based on industry standards.
Students will present accurate business data given a specific to a set of circumstances based on correct interpretation of data analytics.
Students will make concrete recommendations based on industry standards to correct variances between budgeted and actual financial results
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ACCTG 124 - Accounting with Quickbooks 5 Credits Introduction to computer-based accounting utilizing personal computers and current accounting software to further understand the accounting cycle in the management and processing of business financial data in a computer environment.
Pre-requisite(s) ACCTG 121 or ACCT& 201 or ACCTG 201 min 2.0 FeesCF
Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Spring Online
Designed to Serve Business Transfer students and students working toward an AAS degree or certificate in accounting or an accounting related field. Active Date 20200330T21:14:06
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 Fundamental accounting equation, debit and credit, transaction identification, journalizing, completing the accounting cycle, reports, financial analysis, creating a computerized accounting system
Student Learning Outcomes Using generally accepted accounting principles, students will accurately record business transactions in the computerized accounting records.
Students will accurately record the computerized journal entries given a specific set of circumstances.
Students will accurately select the appropriate report requested using the report function in QuickBooks.
Students will accurately complete a full-spectrum, computerized Quickbooks project based on a real-world company.
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ACCTG 128 - Not-for-Profit Accounting 5 Credits Basics of accounting for not-for-profit organizations; topics include accounting for restricted, partly restricted, and unrestricted assets; accounting for donations and volunteer hours, required financial disclosure, and notes to the not-for-profit financial statements.
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Designed to Serve 1. People seeking a career in not-for-profit accounting. 2. People currently employed by not-for-profit entities and seeking a better understanding of the accounting and budgeting process. 3. Accounting majors exploring career opportunities. 4. Citizens seeking a better understanding of not-for-profit financial disclosure. Active Date 2015-02-09
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 32 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 ProfTech Related Instruction
Course Outline A. Fundamental GAAP Accounting and Bookkeeping Concepts
B. Basic Budgeting
C. Accounting for Restricted, Partly Restricted, and Unrestricted Assets
D. Analyzing, Measuring, and Recording Not-For-Profit Transactions
E. Financial Reporting
F. Administrative Expenses vs. Program Expenses
G. Nonprofit Accounting with QuickBooks
Student Learning Outcomes Analyzing not-for-profit transactions, recognizing when the transaction should be recorded, classifying the transaction, measuring the dollar amount, recording the transaction in the electronic (QuickBooks) or manual accounting system using journal entries, and understanding the impact on the not-for-profit accounting equation after the transaction has been recorded.
Summarizing accounting data to general ledgers (or not-for-profit chart of accounts), trial balances and work sheets, financial statements, annual reports, regulatory agency reports, or management reports.
Communicating through written or oral reports, statements, images, data, and other forms of accounting information to those who have an interest (management, donors, regulatory agencies, etc.) in the not-for-profit entity.
Analyzing and interpreting not-for-profit transactions, financial data, and notes to make decisions about the allocation of resources and to assess the implications and consequences of program effectiveness.
Using accounting information and other information to make decisions (for example, short term budget and long range business plan or financial analysis) about future operations.
Using accounting information as feedback to assess prior decisions by comparing those decisions to actual results and determining the impact of differences.
Performing duties individually or in teams in accordance with accepted accounting rules and regulations, laws, and ethical standards.
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ACCTG 139 - PRE CO-OP WORK SEMINAR 1 Credits The seminar is taken at least one quarter before the student enrolls in CO-OP Work Experience (ACCTG 140/240) internship. This seminar teaches the student job searching skills (preparing a resume and cover letter, developing interviewing skills, and locating potential employers). The seminar also assesses the students skills, interests, and career goals and matches these to small/micro businesses.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note This course requires work experience to be coordinated with the instructor Fees
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Designed to Serve Students in Accounting programs or related who choose or are required to do an internship. Active Date 2012-09-28
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 40 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 1. Matching students with small/micro businesses for internships
2. Networking and sharing work experiences by brainstorming work place problems and solutions
3. Developing work place communication skills
4. Creating resumes and cover letters and developing job search skills
5. Practicing interview skills
6. Completing internship paperwork
Student Learning Outcomes Assessing the stduent skills and interests and matching these with small/micro businesses for internships
Developing work place communication skills
Creating resumes and cover letters and developing job search skills
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ACCTG 140 - CO-OP Work Experience 5 Credits Students combine classroom theory with practical work experience. Experience gained in the workplace is related to the student’s field of study or career goals.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note This course requires work experience to be coordinated with the instructor. FeesHD
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve All students enrolled in an accounting certificate or AAS degree program. Active Date 20201208T17:59:56
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Internship Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 40 Contact Hours: Field Studies 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline
- Career development or exploration through work experience.
- Setting and accomplishing goals.
- Applying classroom knowledge to a work environment.
- Developing and employing successful work habits and attitudes.
- Building communication skills.
Student Learning Outcomes Apply accounting and business skills learned in the classroom to common workplace scenarios that are agreed upon by the college and the employer.
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ACCTG 145 - Payroll Accounting 5 Credits Covers the requirements and laws in payroll accounting and related taxes: income tax, social security, unemployment and Washington industrial insurance. Introduces students to the current changes in payroll taxes and complete the automated payroll program as the capstone course project.
Course Note Recommended ACCTG 121 or ACCT& 201 FeesCF
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Winter Online Designed to Serve Students working toward an AAS Degree or certificate in General Business, Accounting, or related fields. Active Date 20230320T11:42:32
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
- Introduction to payroll tax processing and the laws that govern and regulate payroll accounting.
- Research current payroll tax laws and complete a computerized payroll project as the final capstone project.
Student Learning Outcomes Accurately identify the various tax laws and record keeping requirements that are associated with employer's payroll operations.
Accurately describe the records used to collect payroll data using the Fair Labor Standards Act as a guide.
Accurately calculate regular and overtime pay and account for selected withholdings from paychecks.
Accurately calculate the withholding of federal and state income taxes from personnel earnings.
Identify the employer payroll tax responsibilities and reporting requirements.
Accurately complete a full-spectrum, computerized payroll project based on a real-world company.
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ACCTG 217 - Individual Income Tax Procedures 5 Credits Provides an introduction to taxation with the primary focus being on Individual Income tax laws, regulations, judicial resources, and administrative requirements. Provides the foundation and fundamental background for conducting tax research and resolving issues involving individual Income taxation.
Course Note Recommend taking ACCTG 121 min 2.0 or ACCT& 201 min 2.0 but not a requirement. Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Spring Online
Designed to Serve Business students interested in tax law and accounting. Active Date 20230320T11:42:36
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
- Writing of research papers
- Processing complicated tax returns using the income tax formula
- Students gain a working knowledge of the tax formula to be able to solve tax return problems
Student Learning Outcomes Accurately prepare Form 1040 and other complex tax forms using IRS provided instructions and publications as a guide.
Prepare and index tax accountant's working papers to support preparation of moderately complex forms 1040.
Given a specific set of circumstances, students will accurately identify the appropriate tax laws and recommend written solutions to the stakeholders.
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ACCTG 240 - CO-OP Work Experience 5 Credits Students combine classroom theory with practical work experience. Experience gained in the workplace is related to the student’s field of study or career goals.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note This course requires work experience to be coordinated with the instructor. FeesHD
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve All students enrolled in an accounting certificate or AAS degree program. Active Date 20201208T17:59:59
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Internship Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 40 Contact Hours: Field Studies 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline
- Career development or exploration through work experience.
- Setting and accomplishing goals.
- Applying classroom knowledge to a work environment.
- Developing and employing successful work habits and attitudes.
- Building communication skills.
Student Learning Outcomes Apply accounting and business skills learned in the classroom to common workplace scenarios that are agreed upon by the college and the employer.
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ACCTG 291 - Special Studies 1 Credits An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.
Pre-requisite(s) ACCTG 121 min 2.0 or ACCT& 201 min 2.0 Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Candidates for AA transfer degree. Active Date 20201105T14:49:09
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Independent Study Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 19 Contact Hours: Independent Studies 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Examine advanced issues of generally accepted accounting principals. Perform research and analysis of accounting issues.
Student Learning Outcomes Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent accounting project that conforms to given requirements.
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ACCTG 292 - Special Studies 2 Credits An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.
Pre-requisite(s) ACCTG 121 min 2.0 or ACCT& 201 min 2.0 Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Candidates for AA transfer degree. Active Date 20201105T14:49:12
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Independent Study Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 19 Contact Hours: Independent Studies 66 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Examine advanced issues of generally accepted accounting principals. Perform research and analysis of accounting issues.
Student Learning Outcomes Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent accounting project that conforms to given requirements.
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ACCTG 293 - Special Studies 3 Credits An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.
Pre-requisite(s) ACCTG 121 min 2.0 or ACCT& 201 min 2.0 Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Candidates for AA transfer degree. Active Date 20201105T14:49:10
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Independent Study Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 19 Contact Hours: Independent Studies 99 Total Contact Hours 99 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Examine advanced issues of generally accepted accounting principals. Perform research and analysis of accounting issues.
Student Learning Outcomes Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent accounting project that conforms to given requirements.
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ACCTG 294 - Special Studies 4 Credits An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.
Pre-requisite(s) ACCTG 121 min 2.0 or ACCT& 201 min 2.0 Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Candidates for AA transfer degree. Active Date 20201105T14:49:14
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Independent Study Yes OEE Yes Class Limit 19 Contact Hours: Independent Studies 132 Total Contact Hours 132 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Examine advanced issues of generally accepted accounting principals. Perform research and analysis of accounting issues.
Student Learning Outcomes Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent accounting project that conforms to given requirements.
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ACCTG 295 - Special Studies 5 Credits An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.
Pre-requisite(s) ACCTG 121 min 2.0 or ACCT& 201 min 2.0 Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
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Designed to Serve Candidates for AA transfer degree. Active Date 2012-09-28
Grading Basis Decimal Grade OEE Yes Class Limit 19 Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 275 Total Contact Hours 275 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Examine advanced issues of generally accepted accounting principals. Perform research and analysis of accounting issues.
Student Learning Outcomes To learn about capital expenditures and cost allocation methods.
To explain and record transactions related to current and long-term liabilities, interest on liabilities, and the time value of money.
To record and report transactions related to contributed capital and retained earnings, and analyze stockholders’ equity.
To prepare and analyze the Statement of Cash Flows.
To develop techniques used in analyzing the primary financial statements.
To complete an accounting practice project.
To provide opportunities for development of interpersonal and writing skills.
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ACHV 10 - Achieve Career Inventory 5 Credits This course enables students to use their previous experiences, skills, interests, and assessments to guide career development. Students set short and long term employment goals, practice interviewing, and development employment related materials such as resume, cover letter, and diversity statement.
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Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve Designed for students exploring career and educational options for the first time or changing career directions. Emphasis on assessment, personal styles, the career marketplace and job search skills. Active Date 20201105T14:49:15
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline
- Orientation
- Work history, interests, skills, values, and work disposition
- Career interest assessment and occupational research
- Resume, cover letter, and diversity statement
- Informational interviewing
- Mock interviewing
Student Learning Outcomes Students will formulate a tentative career choice or list of related occupations based on accurate research of data on possible careers.
Studetns will select a tentative short and long term employment goal based off of individual skills and interests.
Students will complete a mock intreview.
Students will effectively produce a clearly written resume, cover letter, and diversity statement
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ACHV 11 - Achieve Orientation and Success Seminar 1 Credits Provides an opportunity for students to develop tools to prepare themselves for academic, employment, and personal success. Specific emphasis on academic and career goal setting, resources, and success strategies. Topics include study skills, goal-setting, college policies and resources, programmatic requirements, and accessing local and state resources, academic and career planning, time management, relationships, and self-empowerment.
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Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve Designed to meet the needs of students enrolling in the Achieve program. Active Date 20230321T15:39:15
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Total Contact Hours 11 Degree Distributions: Course Outline - Course overview
- What is college all about? What is Achieve?
- What must you know and do?
- Highline College policies and resources
- Understanding ourselves and our goals
- Planning and strategies for success
Student Learning Outcomes Students will accurately explain how the student code of conduct pertains to them at Highline college.
Students will be able to accurately recognize and list programmatic expectations.
Students will be able to accurately describe the SMART (specific, measurable, realistic and timed) goal setting method.
Students will demonstrate the ability to log into campus email, ctcLink and Canvas.
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ACHV 25 - Interview Skills 5 Credits Learn to sell yourself by focusing on your many strengths. Students will engage in mock interviews in class and will be able to watch and critique themselves on video.
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Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Designed for students exploring career and educational options for the first time or changing career directions. Emphasis on interview communication and articulating strengths. Active Date 20190613T09:58:13
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline - Class overview
- Communication Review & interview
- Video Interview
- Know Yourself & Sell Yourself
- Transferable Skills & Career Paths
- Personality and Job Match
- Course Review & Presentation
Student Learning Outcomes Students will recognize and apply job interview etiquette during mock interviews.
Students will correctly use basic job interview vocabulary during mock interviews.
Students will be able to formulate effective responses to ten common job interview questions.
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ACHV 53 - ACHIEVE Practicum Seminar 3 Credits Students will participate in the practicum seminar while simultaneously completing community-based internships, combining classroom theory with practical experience gained in the workplace. The practicum experiences are tied directly to students’ career goals and employment plan developed with Employment Consultant and employment agency. Students will discuss and track progress toward practicum learning outcomes, discuss issues and concerns that happen on the job with instructors and peers, and role-play effective on the job communication strategies.
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Designed to Serve ACHIEVE students who are completing community based internships Active Date 20190709T10:50:25
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: Course Outline - Introduction
- Site selection is made with Employment Consultant and meets department and agency criteria
- Goal-setting and development of measurable learning objectives
- Students complete and submit hours weekly
- Students reflect on internship duties, relationships and learning goals
- Completion of employer and student evaluation forms
Student Learning Outcomes Self-evaluate progress made on practicum learning outcomes
Adequately perform assigned internship duties
Display appropriate workplace behavior (e.g., arriving on time, customer service skills)
Correctly document and report work hours
Effectively communicate job skills improvement plan, based on mid-internship supervisor evaluation
Construct resume documenting details about internship details and achievements
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ACHV 62 - Achieve Art 5 Credits Students meet individualized learning outcomes in art through classroom instruction or independent study.
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Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in an Achieve certificate program. Active Date 20230328T10:31:12
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Course outlines are determined by the student’s identified learning outcomes.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate individualized learning outcomes in Art as defined in the student's learning plan.
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ACHV 63 - Achieve Business 5 Credits Students meet individualized learning outcomes in Business through classroom instruction or independent study.
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Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in an Achieve certificate program. Active Date 20230328T10:31:14
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Course outlines are determined by the student’s identified learning outcomes.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate individualized learning outcomes in Business as defined in the student's learning plan.
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ACHV 64 - Achieve Business Technology 5 Credits Students meet individualized learning outcomes in Business Technology through classroom instruction or independent study.
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Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in an Achieve certificate program. Active Date 20230328T10:31:18
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Course outlines are determined by the student’s identified learning outcomes.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate individualized learning outcomes in Business Technology as defined in the student's learning plan.
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ACHV 68 - Achieve Computer Science 5 Credits Students meet individualized learning outcomes in Computer Science through classroom instruction or independent study.
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Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in an Achieve certificate program. Active Date 20230328T10:31:21
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Course outlines are determined by the student’s identified learning outcomes.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate individualized learning outcomes in Computer Science as defined in the student's learning plan.
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ACHV 69 - Achieve Criminal Justice 5 Credits Students meet individualized learning outcomes in Criminal Justice through classroom instruction or independent study.
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Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in an Achieve certificate program. Active Date 20230328T10:31:24
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Course outlines are determined by the student’s identified learning outcomes.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate individualized learning outcomes in Criminal Justice as defined in the student's learning plan.
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ACHV 70 - Achieve Early Childhood Education 5 Credits Students meet individualized learning outcomes in Early Childhood Education through classroom instruction or independent study.
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Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in an Achieve certificate program. Active Date 20230328T10:31:28
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Course outlines are determined by the student’s identified learning outcomes.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate individualized learning outcomes in Early Childhood Education as defined in the student's learning plan.
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ACHV 71 - Achieve Education 5 Credits Students meet individualized learning outcomes in Education through classroom instruction or independent study.
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Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in an Achieve certificate program. Active Date 20230328T10:31:31
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Course outlines are determined by the student’s identified learning outcomes.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate individualized learning outcomes in Education as defined in the student's learning plan.
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ACHV 73 - Achieve Healthcare Professions 5 Credits Students meet individualized learning outcomes in Healthcare Professions through classroom instruction or independent study.
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Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in an Achieve certificate program. Active Date 20230328T10:31:34
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Course outlines are determined by the student’s identified learning outcomes.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate individualized learning outcomes in Healthcare Professions as defined in the student's learning plan.
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ACHV 77 - Achieve History 5 Credits Students meet individualized learning outcomes in History through classroom instruction or independent study.
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Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in an Achieve certificate program. Active Date 20230328T10:31:39
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Course outlines are determined by the student’s identified learning outcomes.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate individualized learning outcomes in History as defined in the student's learning plan.
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ACHV 78 - Achieve Hospitality & Tourism 5 Credits Students meet individualized learning outcomes in Hospitality & Tourism through classroom instruction or independent study.
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Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in an Achieve certificate program. Active Date 20230328T10:31:42
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Course outlines are determined by the student’s identified learning outcomes.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate individualized learning outcomes in Hospitality & Tourism as defined in the student's learning plan.
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ACHV 79 - Achieve Human Services 5 Credits Students meet individualized learning outcomes in Human Services through classroom instruction or independent study.
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Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in an Achieve certificate program. Active Date 20230328T10:31:45
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Course outlines are determined by the student’s identified learning outcomes.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate individualized learning outcomes in Human Services as defined in the student's learning plan.
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ACHV 81 - Achieve Multimedia Design 5 Credits Students meet individualized learning outcomes in multimedia design through classroom instruction or independent study.
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Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in an Achieve certificate program. Active Date 20230328T10:31:49
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Course outlines are determined by the student’s identified learning outcomes.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate individualized learning outcomes in multimedia design as defined in the student's learning plan.
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ACHV 83 - Achieve Visual Communications 5 Credits Students meet individualized learning outcomes in visual communication through classroom instruction or independent study.
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Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in an Achieve certificate program. Active Date 20230328T10:31:52
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Course outlines are determined by the student’s identified learning outcomes.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate individualized learning outcomes in visual communications as defined in the student's learning plan.
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ACHV 84 - Achieve Music 5 Credits Students meet individualized learning outcomes in Music through classroom instruction or independent study.
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Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in an Achieve certificate program. Active Date 20230328T10:31:57
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Course outlines are determined by the student’s identified learning outcomes.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate individualized learning outcomes in Music as defined in the student's learning plan.
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ACHV 86 - Advising Seminar: Campus and Career 1 5 Credits This seminar is part of the Achieve transition certificate core curriculum. Topics will include student exploration of classroom, campus, and career, including development and monitoring of the Program of Study; classroom, campus and career reflections; and the Quarterly Report.
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Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve Students enrolled in an Achieve certificate program. Active Date 20230321T15:39:18
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline
- Program of Study
- Career Plan
- Classroom, Campus, and Career Reflections
- Student Quarterly Reports
- Course evaluation
Student Learning Outcomes Students will develop a program of study that identifies a hard and soft skill of focus and activities to meet program requirements and learning outcomes.
Students will draft an individual plan for career transition that includes a career assessment, plan for linking to adult service agencies and identifies an initial career goal.
Students will build a script for discussing accommodations with instructors.
Students will complete a quarterly report that identifies skills gained through participation in classroom, campus and career activities.
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ACHV 87 - Advising Seminar - Campus and Career 2 5 Credits This seminar is part of the Achieve transition certificate core curriculum. Topics will include student exploration of classroom, campus, and career, including development and monitoring of the Program of Study; classroom, campus and career reflections; and the Quarterly Report.
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Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Achieve Program. Active Date 20230321T15:39:22
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline
- Program of study
- Career plan
- Story of self
- Job applications and resumes
- Communication strategies
- Classroom, campus an career reflections
- Student quarterly reports
Student Learning Outcomes Students will revise and implement a program of study that identifies a hard and soft skill of focus and activities to meet program requirements and learning outcomes.
Students will draft an individual plan for career transition that includes a career research project, work-based learning experience, and a career goal.
Students will define and explain their own cultural identities, beliefs, practices, and biases.
Students will complete a sample job application and resume.
Students will formulate and use communication strategies to build connections with other students, faculty, and staff.
Students will complete a quarterly report that identifies skills gained through participation in classroom, campus and career activities.
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ACHV 89 - Advising Seminar - Campus and Career 3 5 Credits This seminar is part of the Achieve transition certificate core curriculum. Topics will include student exploration of classroom, campus, and career, including development and monitoring of the Program of Study; classroom, campus and career reflections; and the Quarterly Report.
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Quarters Typically Offered Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Achieve Program. Active Date 20230321T15:39:28
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 20 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline
- Program of study
- Career Plan
- Classroom, campus and career reflections
- Civic engagement and volunteering
- Student quarterly report
Student Learning Outcomes Students will revise and implement a program of study that identifies a hard and soft skill of focus and activities to meet program requirements and learning outcomes.
Students will draft an individual plan for career transition that includes potential volunteer work opportunities and a career goal.
Students will list a minimum of two personal and two community benefits of civic engagement.
Students will complete a minimum of 10 hours of volunteer work.
Complete a daily volunteer journal that outlines tasks completed, hours volunteered, and skills practiced.
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ACHV 90 - Achieve Communication Studies 5 Credits Students meet individualized learning outcomes in Communication Studies through classroom instruction or independent study.
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Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in an Achieve certificate program. Active Date 20230328T10:32:01
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Course outlines are determined by the student’s identified learning outcomes.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate individualized learning outcomes in Communication Studies as defined in the student's learning plan.
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ACHV 91 - Achieve Diversity & Globalism Studies 5 Credits Students meet individualized learning outcomes in Diversity & Globalism Studies through classroom instruction or independent study.
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Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in an Achieve certificate program. Active Date 20230328T10:32:04
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Course outlines are determined by the student’s identified learning outcomes.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate individualized learning outcomes in Diversity & Globalism Studies as defined in the student's learning plan.
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ACHV 92 - Achieve Ethnic & Gender Studies 5 Credits Students meet individualized learning outcomes in Ethnic & Gender Studies through classroom instruction or independent study.
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Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in an Achieve certificate program. Active Date 20230328T10:32:06
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Course outlines are determined by the student’s identified learning outcomes.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate individualized learning outcomes in Ethnic & Gender Studies as defined in the student's learning plan.
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ACHV 93 - Achieve English 5 Credits Students meet individualized learning outcomes in English through classroom instruction or independent study.
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Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in an Achieve certificate program. Active Date 20230328T10:32:09
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Course outlines are determined by the student’s identified learning outcomes.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate individualized learning outcomes in English as defined in the student's learning plan.
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ACHV 96 - Advising Seminar: Campus and Career 4 5 Credits This seminar is part of the Achieve transition certificate core curriculum. Topics will include student exploration of classroom, campus, and career, including development and monitoring of the Program of Study; classroom, campus and career reflections; and the Quarterly Report.
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Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve Students enrolled in an Achieve certficate program. Active Date 20230321T15:39:32
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline
- Program of study
- Career plan
- Classroom, Campus, and Career Reflections
- Interview skills
- Student Quarterly Reports
- Course evaluation
Student Learning Outcomes Students will revise and implement a program of study that identifies a hard and soft skill of focus and activities to meet program requirements and learning outcomes.
Students will draft an individual plan for career transition that includes status of enrollment in adult service agencies, housing plans and medical needs.
Students will be able to formulate effective responses to ten common job interview questions.
Students will apply job interview etiquette and correctly use basic job interview vocabulary during mock interviews.
Students will complete a quarterly report that identifies skills gained through participation in classroom, campus and career activities.
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ACHV 97 - Advising Seminar - Campus and Career 5 5 Credits This seminar is part of the Achieve transition certificate core curriculum. Topics will include student exploration of classroom, campus, and career, including development and monitoring of the Program of Study; classroom, campus and career reflections; and the Quarterly Report.
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Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Achieve Program. Active Date 20230321T15:39:36
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline
- Program of study
- Career plan
- Elevator speeches
- Cover letters
- Communication strategies
- Classroom, campus an career reflections
- Student quarterly reports
Student Learning Outcomes Students will revise and implement a program of study that identifies a hard and soft skill of focus and activities to meet program requirements and learning outcomes.
Students will draft an individual plan for career transition that includes an updated resume and identification of key supports after graduation.
Students will effectively produce a clearly written cover letter.
Students will self-assess their participation and learning from participation in three campus events.
Students will develop an effective elevator speech that introduces themselves and highlights their hard and soft skills.
Students will complete a quarterly report that identifies skills gained through participation in classroom, campus and career activities.
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ACHV 99 - Advising Seminar: Campus and Career 6 5 Credits This seminar is part of the Achieve transition certificate core curriculum. Topics will include student exploration of classroom, campus, and career, including development and monitoring of the Program of Study; classroom, campus and career reflections; and the Quarterly Report.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Achieve Program. Active Date 20230321T15:39:39
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline
- Program of study
- Career Plan
- Classroom, campus and career reflections
- Civic engagement and volunteering
- Student quarterly report
Student Learning Outcomes Students will revise and implement a program of study that identifies a hard and soft skill of focus and activities to meet program requirements and learning outcomes.
Students will draft an individual plan for career transition that includes potential volunteer work opportunities and a career goal.
Students will identify three ways to give back to the community.
Students will list a minimum of two personal and two community benefits of civic engagement.
Students will complete a minimum of 10 hours of volunteer work.
Students will complete a quarterly report that identifies skills gained through participation in classroom, campus and career activities.
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ACHV 100 - Achieve Synthesis, Analysis, and Capstone 5 Credits This course enable students to prepare a portfolio of their work within Achieve, which will allow them to track and be aware of their own growth, accomplishments, learning, and employment readiness. The portfolio serves as their culminating project for students earning an Achieve certificate.
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Quarters Typically Offered Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in an Achieve certificate program. Active Date 20230321T15:39:12
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline
- Orientation
- The meaning of a portfolio in assessment
- Exploring and evaluating elements and formats
- Gathering and analyzing artifacts
- Presenting a plan
- A plan for modification
- Presentation
Student Learning Outcomes Develop a capstone portfolio that includes evidence of participation in classes, campus life and career development activities.
Identify elements and format of a portfolio that most effectively showcase individual skills and experiences.
Analyze learning and progress toward goals by critically evaluating artifacts of individual work and experiences within the classroom, campus, community, and workplace.
Present portfolio to an identified audience.
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ABE 2 - ESL Pre-Literacy 10 Credits Designed for adults who have little to no literacy in their native language and who have extremely limited proficiency in the English language. Integrates the instruction of listening, speaking, reading, writing and technology skills. ESL 1 is equivalent to CASAS scores 180 and below.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve ESL students whose English proficiency is at the pre-literacy level. Active Date 20200110T11:36:49
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Range 1-10 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Contact Hours: Lecture 110 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 110 Degree Distributions: Course Outline 1. Entrance assessment of existing skill level.2. Introduction to and mastery of Level Pre-Literacy Exit criteria and SLOs through class assignments, small group work and lecture. 3. Exit assessment of existing skill level.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to speak with a partner following provided prompts
Demonstrate the ability to speak clearly in front of class
Demonstrate ability to read a variety of emergent level texts by completing comprehension activities
Demonstrate the ability to identify evidence within text to accurately answer questions
Demonstrate emergent writer skills based on foundational conventions of written English
Use transition skills appropriate for Pre-Literacy
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ABE 3 - ESL 1: Listening and Speaking 15 Credits Designed for adults who may not be literate in any language and/or who have extremely limited proficiency in the English language. Integrates the instruction of listening, speaking, and technology skills. ESL 1 is equivalent to CASAS scores between 181-193.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve ESL students whose English proficiency is at the literacy level (CASAS scores between 181-193). Active Date 20200110T11:36:51
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-15 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: Course Outline - Entrance assessment of existing skill level.
- Introduction to and mastery of Level 1 Exit criteria and SLOs through class assignments, small group work and lecture.
- Exit assessment of existing skill level.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to speak with a partner following topic prompts
Demonstrate the ability to speak clearly in front of class
Accurately use Level 1 learned vocabulary and grammar
Use transition skills appropriate to ESL 1
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ABE 4 - ESL 1: Reading and Writing 15 Credits Designed for adults who may not be literate in any language and/or who have extremely limited proficiency in the English language. Integrates the instruction of reading, writing and technology skills. ESL 1 is equivalent to CASAS scores between 181-193.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve ESL students whose English proficiency is at the literacy level (CASAS scores between 181-193). Active Date 20200110T12:56:14
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-15 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: Course Outline - Entrance assessment of existing skill level.
- Introduction to and mastery of Level 1 Exit criteria and SLOs through class assignments, small group work and lecture.
- Exit assessment of existing skill level.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate ability to read many different beginning level texts (Lexile 190-530) by completing comprehension activities
Identify evidence within text to ask and answer questions
Demonstrate the ability to use the writing process to generate several (6+) original sentences on a specific topic, both on paper and using technology
Accurately use Level 1 writing conventions, learned vocabulary and grammar
Use transition skills appropriate to ESL 1
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ABE 6 - ESL & ABE/GED Pronunciation 15 Credits This elective is designed for current students enrolled in ESL, ABE, or GED courses who want to improve success in their speaking interactions. Focused pronunciation practice will help students be understood more often and therefore, build confidence while using spoken English. Class content will involve listening as well as speaking to help train students’ ear for sound differences and patterns. Activities will work with consonant and vowel sounds, intonation, rhythm and stress. We will practice individual words as well as connected speech in dialogues and conversations.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Designed for current students enrolled in ESL, ABE, or GED courses who want to improve their speaking success with focus on pronunciation. Active Date 20180611T14:26:21
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-15 Class Limit 35 Contact Hours: Lecture 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: Course Outline
- Build confidence with speaking English and improve ability to be understood by speaking partners
- Demonstrate ability to use speech basics (loudness, speed and phrasing), suprasegmentals (stress, rhythm and intonation) and consonant and vowel sounds in variety of exercises and activities
- Practice connected speech for improved fluency
- Recognize impact of speech phrasing and stress on meaning
- Develop routines for home practice and self-monitoring during speaking tasks
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to speak clearly in front of class.
Demonstrate the ability to speak with a partner following topic prompts and be understood.
Demonstrate the ability to ask and answer questions with a partner and be understood.
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ABE 7 - ESL 1 Writing 15 Credits Designed for adults who have extremely limited proficiency in the English language. Integrates the instruction of listening, speaking, reading, writing and technology skills with a focus on writing. ESL 1W is equivalent to CASAS scores 194-206.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve ESL students who have completed the exit criteria of ESL Level 1 in listening, speaking, and reading but still need to pass level 1 writing or who demonstrate proficiency suitable for Level 1W. Active Date 20200110T12:56:17
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Range 1-15 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Contact Hours: Lecture 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: Course Outline - Entrance assessment of existing skill level.
- Introduction to and mastery of ESL Level 1 exit criteria and SLOs through class assignments, small group work, and lecture.
- Exit assessment of existing skill level.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to ask and answer questions with a partner
Demonstrate the ability to present information for an audience using technology
Demonstrate the ability to critically read and summarize a variety of texts for different purposes (Lexile 420-650)
Demonstrate the ability to use evidence from text to ask and answer questions
Demonstrate the ability to use the writing process to generate several (6+) original sentences on a specific topic, both on paper and using technology
Accurately use Level 1 writing conventions, learned vocabulary and grammar
Use transition skills appropriate for ESL 1
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ABE 8 - ABE Math 1 10 Credits To aid adults who need instruction in basic math skills. Instruction is delivered in a variety of formats including lecture and group activities. ABE Level 1 is equivalent to CASAS scores below 201.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students who have basic math skills. Active Date 20200303T13:40:34
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-10 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 110 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 110 Degree Distributions: Course Outline This course is designed to help students improve their basic math skills in order to achieve a wide range of career, educational, and personal goals. Content will be delivered in a lecture format and group settings.
Student Learning Outcomes Numbers and Quantity: Describe and use place value to 10's place; use place value understanding and the properties of operations to add and subtract.
Algebra: Solve problems with addition and subtraction, using unknown quantities.
Geometry: Compare, contrast and draw 2 and 3 dimensional shapes.
Measurement: Measure lengths in whole units.
Data: Interpret data with up to three categories.
Use transition skills appropriate for ABE 1.
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ABE 10 - ABE Language Arts 1 10 Credits To aid adults who need instruction in basic English skills. Instruction is delivered in a variety of formats including lecture, group activities, and individualized instruction. ABE Language Arts level 1 is equivalent to CASAS scores under 200.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students who have English skills below a high school level. Active Date 20200303T13:40:35
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Range 1-10 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 110 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 110 Degree Distributions: Course Outline - English language skills
- Achieve career, educational, and personal goals
- Lecture and group formats
Student Learning Outcomes With support from the instructor or guide, write an informative or opinion-based short paragraph introducing a topic, stating an opinion, and using facts using standard conventions of English.
Critically read and summarize a variety of texts for different purposes (such as compare and contrast, analyze the author’s purpose, evaluate author’s claims) (Lexile 190-530)
Draw conclusions or make inferences using evidence from texts (Lexile 190-530)
Summarize oral information presented in diverse media and formats verbally or in writing
Apply effective question strategies to clarify or comprehend key details of the assigned task
Use transition skills appropriate for ABE 1
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ABE 12 - ABE Math 2 10 Credits To aid adults who need instruction in basic numeracy skills. Instruction is delivered in a variety of formats including lecture and group activities. ABE Math level 2 is equivalent to CASAS scores between 201 and 210.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students who have basic numeracy skills. Active Date 20230328T10:31:02
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-10 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 110 Total Contact Hours 110 Degree Distributions: Course Outline This course is designed to help students improve their basic numeracy skills in order to achieve a wide range of career, educational, and personal goals. Content will be delivered in a lecture format and group settings.
Student Learning Outcomes Describe and use place value to 100s place and to solve multi-digit operations.
Identify numbers less than 1 and compare benchmark fractions, decimals and whole numbers.
Represent and fluently solve all operations using, including solving single digit operations from memory.
Recognize and draw 2 and 3 dimensional shapes including whole shapes and shapes partitioned in equal parts.
Measure and estimate lengths in standard units including stating the difference between area, perimeter and linear measurements.
Create single unit graphs to represent a data set.
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ABE 14 - ABE Language Arts 2 10 Credits To aid adults who need instruction in basic English skills. Instruction is delivered in a variety of formats including lecture, group activities, and individualized instruction. ABE Language Arts level 1 is equivalent to CASAS scores between 201 and 210.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students who have English skills below a high school level. Active Date 20200303T13:40:38
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Range 1-10 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 110 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 110 Degree Distributions: Course Outline - English language skills
- Achieve career, educational, and personal goals
- Lecture and group formats
Student Learning Outcomes With guided practice, students will accurately write an informative or opinion-based short paragraph, using evidence from the text, using standard conventions of English.
Critically read and summarize a variety of texts for different purposes (such as compare and contrast, analyze the author’s purpose, evaluate author’s claims) (Lexile 420-820)
Draw conclusions or make inferences using evidence from texts (Lexile 420-820)
Summarize oral information presented in diverse media and formats verbally or in writing
Apply effective question strategies to clarify or comprehend key details of the assigned task
Use transition skills appropriate for ABE 2
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ABE 16 - ABE Math 3 10 Credits To aid adults who need instruction in numeracy skills. Instruction is delivered in a variety of formats including lecture and group activities. ABE Level 3 is equivalent to CASAS scores between 211-220.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students who have numeracy skills below a high school level. Active Date 20200330T21:14:01
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-10 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 110 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 110 Degree Distributions: Course Outline This course is designed to help students improve their numeracy skills in order to achieve a wide range of career, educational, and personal goals. Content will be delivered in a lecture format and group settings.
Student Learning Outcomes Numbers and Quantity (base ten): Perform operations with multi-digit whole numbers and decimals to hundredths.
Numbers and Quantity: find the greatest common factor and least common multiple of two whole numbers less than or equal to 12.
Numbers and Quantity (Fractions & Decimals): Perform operations using benchmark fractions and decimals.
Algebra: Represent and solve multi-step word problems with all operations.
Algebra: Write, interpret and solve numerical expressions using the order of operations.
Measurement/Data: Measure area, perimeter and volume using appropriate units and converting units as necessary.
Data: Make a line plot to display a data set.
Use transition skills appropriate to ABE Level 3.
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ABE 17 - ABE Language Arts 3 10 Credits To aid adults who need instruction in basic English skills. Instruction is delivered in a variety of formats including lecture, group activities, and individualized instruction. ABE Language Arts level 3 is equivalent to CASAS scores under 211-220.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students who have English skills below a high school level. Active Date 20200303T13:40:40
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Range 1-10 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 110 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 110 Degree Distributions: Course Outline - English language skills
- Achieve career, educational, and personal goals
- Lecture and group formats
Student Learning Outcomes Write an effective informative or opinion-based multi-paragraph composition using standard conventions of English.
Critically read and summarize a variety of texts for different purposes (such as compare and contrast, analyze the author’s purpose, evaluate author’s claims) (Lexile 740-1010)
Draw conclusions or make inferences using evidence from texts (Lexile 740-1010)
Summarize oral information presented in diverse media and formats verbally or in writing
Report information with appropriate facts and relevant details so that listeners can follow the line of reasoning.
Use transition skills appropriate for ABE 3
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ABE 18 - ABE Math 4 10 Credits To aid adults who need instruction in intermediate math skills. Instruction is delivered in a variety of formats including lecture and group activities. ABE Math level 4 is equivalent to CASAS scores between 221 and 235.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students who have math skills below a high school level. Active Date 20200330T21:14:02
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-10 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 110 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 110 Degree Distributions: Course Outline This course is designed to help students improve their intermediate math skills in order to achieve a wide range of career, educational, and personal goals. Content will be delivered in a lecture format and group settings.
Student Learning Outcomes Numbers and Quantity (Fractions & Decimals): Perform operations using complex fractions and decimals.
Algebra: Determine the factors and multiples of whole numbers in the range of 1 - 100.
Algebra: Generate patterns following a simple rule such as “Add 3.”
Algebra: Write and evaluate numerical expressions with letters standing in for numbers.
Algebra: Solve one variable equations and inequalities
Ratio & Proportion: Use ratio reasoning to solve real-world problems, including unit rate.
Geometry: Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, perimeter/circumference, surface area, and volume
Geometry: Graph points on the coordinate plane to solve real-world and mathematical problems.
Statistics & Probability: Represent and interpret data including the use of statistical variability.
Use transition skills appropriate to ABE Level 4.
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ABE 19 - Adult Basic Education Integrated Skills 4 10 Credits To aid adults who need instruction in intermediate English and math skills. Instruction is delivered in a variety of formats including lecture and group activities. ABE Math level 4 is equivalent to CASAS scores between 221 and 235.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students whose basic skills fall below the high school level. Active Date 2014-05-27
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-10 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 110 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 110 Degree Distributions: Course Outline This course is designed to help students strengthen their English language and math skills in order to achieve a wide range of career, educational, and personal goals. Content will be delivered in lecture and group formats.
Student Learning Outcomes Recognize and use new and some specialized vocabulary and content
Determine the reading purpose. Integrate with prior knowledge and select reading strategies appropriate to the purpose.
Monitor and enhance comprehension using a wide range of strategies.
Locate important information, read for detail and determine missing information using a wide range of strategies.
Organize and analyze the information and reflect on its underlying meaning and source.
Communicate in English both orally and in writing in a clear and organized manner to persuade, inform and convey ideas.
Use multiple planning and pre-writing strategies to identify and organize a limited number of ideas to support a single purpose.
Write well-constructed paragraphs easily with few errors and independently accomplish well defined and structured writing activities for varied purposes and audiences.
Use several simple revision strategies to monitor one’s own writing, make revisions based on review and feedback from others and produce rough and final drafts. Demonstrate some attention to clarity, descriptiveness, personal voice, and appropriateness of text for the intended audience.
Appropriately use a limited variety of simple and complex sentence structures in multiple coherent steps or a few well-constructed and linked paragraphs to convey ideas, with supporting facts/details/examples using appropriate language and level of formality for the intended audience.
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ABE 20 - ABE Language Arts 4 10 Credits To aid adults who need instruction in basic English skills. Instruction is delivered in a variety of formats including lecture, group activities, and individualized instruction. ABE Language Arts level 4 is equivalent to CASAS scores between 221-235.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students who have English skills below a high school level. Active Date 20200303T13:40:12
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Range 1-10 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 110 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 110 Degree Distributions: Course Outline - English language skills
- Achieve career, educational, and personal goals
- Lecture and group formats
Student Learning Outcomes Produce an organized, informative or opinion-based multi-paragraph composition, drawing evidence from a text and using facts to develop points with a concluding statement using standard conventions of English.
Critically read and summarize a variety of texts for different purposes (such as compare and contrast, analyze the author’s purpose, evaluate author’s claims) (Lexile 925-1185)
Draw conclusions or make inferences using evidence from texts (Lexile 925-1185)
Paraphrase information presented in diverse media and formats
Present information and in a clear way so that listeners can follow the line of reasoning.
Use transition skills appropriate to ABE 4
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ABE 21 - ABE High School U. S. History 5 Credits This high school course surveys the social, political, economic, cultural, geographical, and religious forces that have shaped American history. In this class, students will examine primary and secondary sources as they develop a range of college preparatory skills, with particular emphasis on research writing. This class fulfills the credit requirement for High School U.S. History.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students who need U.S. history requirement for high school completion. Active Date 2014-09-03
Grading Basis Decimal Grade OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline
- Key geographical features of the present-day United states
- Early exploration and indigenous peoples
- Imperialism, colonialism, and Columbus
- Development of the U.S. political system
- The federal system and establishment of the fifty states and US territories
- Under-represented and disenfranchised groups in America’s development
- The influence of history on the U.S. role in world events
- Internal and external migration
- War, peace, and the American economy
Student Learning Outcomes 1. Make connections between historical events and current political and social realities.
2. Support historical claims with textual evidence.
3. Identify key individuals, ideas, movements, and documents that have influenced U.S. history.
4. Analyze multiple perspectives and interpretations of U.S. History.
5. Evaluate the tension between our country's stated ideals and the reality of racial, economic, and social injustice.
6. Evaluate the effect of key geographical features on the history and development of the United States.
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ABE 22 - ABE HS Washington State History and Civics 5 Credits This course fulfills high school requirements in two areas of social studies: Washington State History and Civics. Themes include an examination of the society and culture of indigenous groups, their encounter with the first U.S. settlers, and the founding of Seattle. The Civics portion provides an overview of American government, focusing on the U.S. Constitution and its relation to our government, society, and rights.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve High School Completion Candidates who are under-prepared for college level classes. Active Date 2014-09-02
Grading Basis Decimal Grade OEE Yes 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: Course Outline
- Prehistory and geography of the pacific northwest and Washington State.
- Early exploration by sea and land.
- Indigenous peoples
- Missionary Movement/Coming of the Railroads.
- Resource and Industrial Development.
- U.S. Constitution and Modern State Government.
- Civics
Student Learning Outcomes 1. Make connections between historical events and current political and social realities.
2. Support ideas and positions about Washington State history with textual evidence.
3. Identify key individuals, cultures, ideas, and technologies that have influenced Washington State History.
4. Evaluate the effect of key geographical features on the history and development of Washinton State.
5. Analyze the richness and diversity of the cultures of native peoples and their disruption by the arrival of Europeans and Americans.
6. Describe the historical and philosophpical context in which the US government was created.
7. Analyze the ways the U.S. Constitution shapes our government and promotes key ideals.
8. Evaluate the effectiveness of “checks and balances” in a particular administration, court, or congress.
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ABE 23 - ESL 1: Literacy Level 10 Credits
Designed for adults who may not be literate in any language and/or who have extremely limited proficiency in the English language. Integrates the instruction of listening, speaking, reading, writing and technology skills. ESL 1 is equivalent to CASAS scores between 181-193.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve ESL students whose English proficiency is at the literacy level (CASAS scores between 181-193). Active Date 20200303T13:40:11
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Range 5-12 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 110 Degree Distributions: Course Outline - Entrance assessment of existing skill level.
- Introduction to and mastery of Level 1 Exit criteria and SLOs through class assignments, small group work and lecture.
- Exit assessment of existing skill level.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to speak with a partner following topic prompts
Demonstrate the ability to speak clearly in front of class
Demonstrate ability to read many different beginning level texts (Lexile 190-530) by completing comprehension activities
Demonstrate the ability to identify evidence within text to ask and answer questions
Demonstrate the ability to use the writing process to generate several (6+) original sentences on a specific topic, both on paper and using technology
Accurately use Level 1 writing conventions, learned vocabulary and grammar
Use transition skills appropriate for ESL 1
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ABE 24 - ABE HS Contemporary World Issues 5 Credits Introduces the events, issues, and patterns that we confront in our globalized world. Challenges students to view current events through the lens of history. In this class, students will be expected to conduct research on current events, present findings to the class, and discuss effective solutions to global problems in small groups. This class fulfills the required Social Studies credits for high school Contemporary World Issues.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve High School Completion candidates who are under prepared for college level social science classes. Active Date 2014-09-03
Grading Basis Decimal Grade OEE Yes Class Limit 10 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline
- Introduction to world geography
- Impact of historical events on present developments
- Models and frameworks for understanding and problem solving
- Media literacy
- World resources and sustainability
- People, geography, cultures
- War and migration
- The United Nations
Student Learning Outcomes 1. Describe important aspects of global issues using a five-point classroom model.
2. Summarize news stories in writing and class discussions.
3. Apply the concept of sustainability to human behavior and current events.
4. Analyze current events in a social, political, cultural, and historical context.
5. Evaluate the equitable distribution of essential human needs such as food, water, and air.
6. Analyze how information is presented in the media by identifying its intent, evaluating its application, and assesing its impact.
7. Evaluate the effect of key geographical features on current world issues.
8. Name the countries of the world and locate them on a map with 80% accuracy.
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ABE 25 - ESL 2: Beginning Level 10 Credits Designed for adults who have extremely limited in the English language. Integrates the instruction of listening, speaking, reading, writing and technology skills. ESL 2 is equivalent to CASAS scores 194-206.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve ESL students who have completed the exit criteria of ESL Level 1 or who demonstrate proficiency suitable for Level 2. Active Date 20200110T13:10:03
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Range 5-12 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 110 Total Contact Hours 110 Degree Distributions: Course Outline - Entrance assessment of existing skill level.
- Introduction to and mastery of ESL Level 2 exit criteria and SLOs through class assignments, small group work, and lecture.
- Exit assessment of existing skill level.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to ask and answer questions with a partner
Demonstrate the ability to present information for an audience using technology
Demonstrate the ability to critically read and summarize a variety of texts for different purposes (Lexile 420-650)
Demonstrate the ability to use evidence from text to ask and answer questions
Accurately use the writing process to generate a paragraph both on paper and using technology
Accurately use Level 2 writing conventions, learned vocabulary and grammar
Effectively use technology to collaborate with others
Effectively use technology to conduct online research
Use transition skills appropriate for ESL 2
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ABE 26 - ESL 2 Writing 15 Credits Designed for adults who have limited proficiency in the English language. Integrates the instruction of listening, speaking, reading, writing and technology skills with a focus on writing. ESL 2W is equivalent to CASAS scores 207-218.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve ESL students who have completed the exit criteria of ESL Level 2 in listening, speaking, and reading but still need to pass level 2 writing or who demonstrate proficiency suitable for Level 2W. Active Date 20200110T13:10:16
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Range 1-15 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: Course Outline - Entrance assessment of existing skill level.
- Introduction to and mastery of Level 2 exit criteria and SLOs through class assignments, small group work, and lecture.
- Exit assessment of existing skill level.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to discuss and comprehend a variety of academic and non-academic topics
Demonstrate the ability to present a well-organized presentation on a familiar topic with clear pronunciation
Demonstrate the ability to critically read and summarize a variety of texts for different purposes (Lexile 520-820)
Demonstrate the ability to use evidence from text to draw conclusions, make inferences and/or answer questions (Lexile 520-820)
Accurately use the writing process to generate a paragraph both on paper and using technology
Accurately use Level 2 writing conventions, learned vocabulary and grammar
Demonstrate the ability to use technology to collaborate with others and conduct online research effectively
Use transition skills appropriate for ESL 2
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ABE 27 - ESL 3: Low Intermediate 10 Credits Designed for adults who have limited proficiency in the English language. Integrates the instruction of listening, speaking, reading, writing and technology skills. ESL 3 is equivalent to CASAS scores 207-218.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve ESL students who have completed the exit criteria of ESL Level 2 or who demonstrate proficiency suitable for Level 3. Active Date 20200110T13:10:04
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Range 1-10 OEE Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 110 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 110 Degree Distributions: Course Outline 1. Entrance assessment of existing skill level.2. Introduction to and mastery of Level 3 exit criteria and SLOs through class assignments, small group work, and lecture. 3. Exit assessment of existing skill level.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to discuss and comprehend a variety of academic and non-academic topics
Demonstrate the ability to present a well-organized presentation on a familiar topic with clear pronunciation
Demonstrate the ability to critically read and summarize a variety of texts for different purposes (Lexile 520-820)
Demonstrate the ability to use evidence from text to draw conclusions, make inferences and/or answer questions (Lexile 520-820)
Accurately use the writing process to generate 2-3 organized paragraphs both on paper and using technology
Accurately use Level 3 writing conventions, learned vocabulary, and grammar
Effectively use technology to communicate and collaborate with others
Effectively use technology to conduct online research
Use transition skills appropriate for ESL 3
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ABE 28 - ABE High School Lab Science 1 5 Credits High School Lab Science 1 introduces students to life science. Students develop skill in measuring, solving problems, using laboratory apparatuses, following safety procedures, and adhering to experimental procedures. The course uses video lab, picture lab, models and other strategies of visual learning to explore how the cell and matter move through the living world. This course fulfills the requirement for one high school lab science and one high school credit.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve HS 21+ program students working to complete a high school diploma. Active Date 2014-09-02
Grading Basis Decimal Grade OEE Yes Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: Course Outline
- Using scientific thinking and scientific lab methods, the class defines characteristics of life
- Takes an in depth look at cell structure and function
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to follow lab procedures safely.
Apply the steps of the scientific method to everyday situations as well as laboratory investigations.
Demonstrate basic lab skills through the collection, synthesis, and analysis of data.
Accurately calculate and report laboratory data.
Interpret laboratory results in accordance with proper laboratory procedure.
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ABE 29 - ESL 4: High Intermediate 10 Credits Designed for adults who have some proficiency in the English language. Integrates the instruction of listening, speaking, reading, writing and technology skills. ESL 4 is equivalent to CASAS scores 219-228.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve ESL students who have completed the exit criteria of ESL Level 3 or who demonstrate proficiency suitable for Level 4. Active Date 20200110T13:10:05
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Range 1-10 OEE Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 110 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 110 Degree Distributions: Course Outline - Entrance assessment of existing skill level.
- Introduction to mastery of Level 4 exit criteria and SLOs through class assignments, small group work, and lecture.
- Exit assessment of existing skill level.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to discuss and summarize a variety of academic and non-academic topics
Demonstrate the ability to present a logically-sequenced presentation on an academic topic using clear pronunciation
Demonstrate the ability to critically read, summarize, and make connections to a variety of texts for different purposes (Lexile 740-940)
Demonstrate the ability to use evidence from texts to draw conclusions, make inferences and/or answer questions (Lexile 740-940)
Accurately use the writing process to generate a four paragraph essay, both on paper and using technology
Accurately use Level 4 writing conventions, learned vocabulary, and grammar
Effectively use technology to communicate and collaborate with others
Effectively use technology to conduct online research
Use transition skills appropriate for ESL 4
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ABE 30 - ABE High School General Science 5 Credits The high school general science course is an introduction to scientific inquiry and thinking. In this class, students will focus on developing scientific skills (such as observation prediction, data collection and presentation) and applying them to real-world problems affecting our modern society. Topics of study typically include an introduction to the scientific method, biology, and earth science. This course fulfills the requirement for high school general science and one high school credit.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve HS21+ program students working to complete a high school diploma. Active Date 2014-09-02
Grading Basis Decimal Grade OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline
- Observation prediction
- Data collection
- Presentation
- Applying them to real-world problems affecting our modern society.
Student Learning Outcomes Identify steps of the scientific method in a given science experiment.
Conduct a complete scientific experiment.
Effectively communicate results of an experiment in an oral presentation.
Use scientific data and evidence to support an argument for or against an issue facing our modern society (such as GMOs or “designer babies”).
Explain how scientific findings relate to a current issue in the state of Washington.
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ABE 31 - ESL 5: Low Advanced 10 Credits Designed for adults who have some proficiency in the English language. Integrates the instruction of listening, speaking, reading, writing and technology skills. ESL 5 is equivalent to CASAS scores 229-235.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve ESL students who have completed the exit criteria of ESL Level 4 or who demonstrate proficiency suitable for Level 5. Active Date 20200110T13:10:06
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-10 OEE Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 110 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 110 Degree Distributions: Course Outline - Entrance assessment of existing skill level.
- Introduction to and mastery of Level 5 exit criteria and SLOs through class assignments, small group work, and lecture.
- Exit assessment of existing skill level.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to discuss, summarize, and analyze a variety of academic and non-academic topics
Demonstrate the ability to present a well-analyzed and logically-sequenced presentation on an academic topic using clear pronunciation
Demonstrate the ability to critically read, summarize, and analyze a variety of texts for different purposes (Lexile 830-1010)
Demonstrate the ability to draw conclusions, make inferences, and provide analyses using evidence from texts (Lexile 830-1010)
Accurately use the writing process to generate an organized and unified five-paragraph essay, using citations as appropriate, both on paper and using technology
Accurately use Level 5 writing conventions, learned academic vocabulary, and grammar
Effectively use technology to communicate and collaborate with others
Effectively use technology to conduct online research
Use transition skills appropriate for ESL 5
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ABE 32 - ABE High School Health Science 3 Credits The High School Health course introduces students to the core ideas of health education through four themes: nutrition, sex education, social and emotional health, and substance use/abuse. The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to completely understand the importance of lifestyle choices as well as take responsibility of their own health. This course fulfills the high school health science requirement and ½ high school credit.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve HS21+ program students working to complete a high school diploma. Active Date 2014-09-02
Grading Basis Decimal Grade OEE Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: Course Outline 1. Nutrition
2. Sex and health
3. Social/emotional health
4. Substance use/abuse
Student Learning Outcomes Make health and wellness decisions using a 5-point model.
Demonstrate effective ways to communicate with a partner about sexual decisions and consent.
Access accurate information and resources related to nutritional, sexual social, emotional, and drug related inquiries.
Explain how the influence of peers, society and stress affect self-worth and emotional well-being.
Compare healthy and unhealthy ways to manage stress.
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ABE 33 - ABE High School Lab Science 2 5 Credits In High School Lab Science 2, students study major unifying concepts and methods of the life sciences from the cell to evolution. This course includes a laboratory component. The course prepares students to differentiate between the processes of ecological relationships among organisms and organisms and their environment (includes plant growth and function). This course fulfills the requirement for a second high school lab science and one high school credit.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve HS21+program students working to complete a high school diploma. Active Date 20180614T11:09:38
Grading Basis Decimal Grade OEE Yes Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: Course Outline
- Cells and Organelles
- Creating graphs from data
- Photosynthesis and its varieties
- Science literacy and the media
Student Learning Outcomes Describe the characteristics of cells and organelles.
Create graphs from data and correctly interpret the result.
Differentiate photosynthesis requirements of different types of organisms, including plants and cells.
Critique information presented online and in the media to determine if it is scientific and credible.
Describe and apply advanced information and concepts relevant to general laboratory science.
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ABE 34 - Introduction to Theatre 5 Credits Introduction to the theater with an emphasis on the collaborative components of live dramatic performance: playwriting, directing, design, acting and audience. Course includes required play attendance.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note Includes performance attendance. Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve High school completion students who need to fulfill one credit of fine arts for their diploma. Students interested in drama, live performance & communication. Active Date 2015-12-04
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: Course Outline 1. Foundations/Discussing Art
2. How Drama compares to other mediums of performance (Film, Television, Dance, etc.)
3. Functions of the Audience & Critics
4. Functions of the Director
5. Functions of the Actor
6. Functions of the Playwright
7. Dramatic Structure and Character
8. Functions of the Designer
9. Musical Theatre History & Current Trends
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate knowledge of the key components of dramatic performance and how they differ from other performance experiences.
Demonstrate knowledge of the unique contributions of the collaborative artists that create drama.
Analyze and assess live dramatic performance based on group expectations as well as personal aesthetics.
Explore the history and current trends of theatre within diverse cultures.
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ABE 35 - High School English 1 5 Credits High School English 1 provides a college-level academic atmosphere to develop academic reading and writing skills. Learners build a foundation for high school and post-secondary academic work. The course emphasizes non-fiction reading and evidence-based writing. Students integrate technology into project-based learning assignments to solve real-world problems. This course is equivalent to a 9th grade high school English course and fulfills the requirement for one high school English credit.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve HS21+ students working to complete a high school diploma Active Date 20180606T08:01:13
Grading Basis Decimal Grade OEE Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline
- Study skills of top students
- Online learning skills and tools
- Writing conventions of Standard English
- Reading Apprenticeship
- Writing in response to reading
- Campus Resource Project
Student Learning Outcomes Engage in formal and informal writing tasks using standard conventions and clear syntax appropriate for academic English
Develop ideas and content with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples
Create, evaluate and revise writing using established criteria and rubrics
Craft logical inferences based on close reading of text
Support conclusions drawn from text with specific textual evidence
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ABE 36 - ESL 2: Listening and Speaking 15 Credits Designed for adults who have extremely limited in the English language. Integrates the instruction of listening, speaking, and technology skills. ESL 2 is equivalent to CASAS scores 194-206.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve ESL students who have completed the exit criteria of ESL Level 1 or who demonstrate proficiency suitable for Level 2. Active Date 20200110T13:10:07
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-15 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: Course Outline - Entrance assessment of existing skill level.
- Introduction to and mastery of ESL Level 2 exit criteria and SLOs through class assignments, small group work, and lecture.
- Exit assessment of existing skill level.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to ask and answer questions with a partner
Demonstrate the ability to present information for an audience using technology
Accurately use Level 2 learned vocabulary and grammar
Effectively use technology to collaborate with others
Use transition skills appropriate for ESL 2
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ABE 38 - ESL 3 Writing 15 Credits Designed for adults who have some proficiency in the English language. Integrates the instruction of listening, speaking, reading, writing and technology skills with a focus on writing. ESL 3W is equivalent to CASAS scores 219-228.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve ESL students who have completed the exit criteria of ESL Level 3 in listening, speaking, and reading but still need to pass level 3 writing or who demonstrate proficiency suitable for Level 3W. Active Date 20200110T13:10:08
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Range 1-15 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: Course Outline - Entrance assessment of existing skill level.
- Introduction to mastery of Level 3 exit criteria and SLOs through class assignments, small group work, and lecture.
- Exit assessment of existing skill level.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to discuss and summarize a variety of academic and non-academic topics
Demonstrate the ability to present a logically-sequenced presentation on an academic topic using clear pronunciation
Demonstrate the ability to critically read, summarize, and make connections to a variety of texts for different purposes (Lexile 740-940)
Demonstrate the ability to use evidence from texts to draw conclusions, make inferences and/or answer questions (Lexile 740-940)
Accurately use the writing process to generate 2-3 organized paragraphs both on paper and using technology
Accurately use Level 3 writing conventions, learned vocabulary and grammar
Demonstrate the ability to use technology to communicate and collaborate with others and conduct online research
Use transition skills appropriate to ESL 3
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ABE 39 - ABE High School Civics 3 Credits An overview of American government, focusing on the U.S. Constitution and its relation to our governement, society, and rights.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve ABE High School Completion candidates who are under-prepared for college level classes. Active Date 20190531T14:55:11
Grading Basis Decimal Grade OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: Course Outline
- U.S. Constitution and modern state government
- Rights and duties of citizenship
- Separation of powers
- Federalism
Student Learning Outcomes 1. Describe the historical and philosophical context in which the U.S. government was created.
2. Analyze the ways the U.S. Coonstitution shapes our government and promotes key ideals.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of “checks and balances” in a particular administration, court, or congress.
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ABE 40 - High School English 2 5 Credits In High School English 2 students read, analyze, and write about literature. Learning focuses on close reading as well as the study of how various literary elements and techniques function within a text. Students will practice making and supporting inferences, character analysis, identifying figurative language and summarization. Students use expository writing to display their reading comprehension. This course is equivalent to a 10th grade high school English course and fulfills the requirement for one high school English credit.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve HS21+ students working to complete a high school diploma Active Date 20180606T08:01:19
Grading Basis Decimal Grade OEE Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline
- Making and supporting inferences
- Identifying and analyzing themes
- Summarizing text
- Character analysis
- Figurative language
- Word choice, meaning, and tone
- Text structure and its effect
- Allusions and the meanings of unknown and multiple-meaning words
- Final project
Student Learning Outcomes Analyze how the author uses rhetoric to advance their point of view or purpose.
Evaluate the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings
Analyze how an author uses and refines the meaning of a key term or terms over the course of a text
Proficiently cite strong and thorough textual evidence in writing and oral arguments, to support analysis explicit and inferential text passages
Construct effective arguments to support claims in analysis of a text
Apply various post-reading strategies to solidify understanding of important textual themes
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ABE 41 - High School English 3 5 Credits High School English 3 develops skills to evaluate and analyze literature in terms of cultural, social, political, and historical contexts. English 3 builds on students’ prior knowledge of language arts skills, with a focus on critical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication skills. Students read various styles of text and composition including literature, informational text, and media, in an effort to improve comprehension and analysis skills. Students improve critical thinking by responding to literature through writing. Students will engage in at least one fiction and one nonfiction independent book study per quarter. This course is equivalent to an 11th grade high school English class, and fulfills the requirement for one high school English credit.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve HS21+ students working to complete a high school diploma Active Date 20200303T13:40:15
Grading Basis Decimal Grade OEE Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline - Critical approaches to the study of literature
- Contemporary American Literature as social commentary
- Elements of cultural context
- Political and historical influences on contemporary literature
- Shifts in time, style, and point of view
- Developing the connection between writing and thinking
- Consulting sources to enrich understanding
Student Learning Outcomes Develop narrative, expository, research, argument, and persuasive writing
Create tone in writing through appropriate word choice and syntax
Analyze how graphics and visual images relate to written texts or serve as alternative forms of text themselves
Effectively use primary sources to support ideas and opinions
Demonstrate reflective learning skills by incorporating instructor and peer feedback
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ABE 42 - ESL 2: Reading and Writing 15 Credits Designed for adults who have extremely limited in the English language. Integrates the instruction of reading, writing and technology skills. ESL 2 is equivalent to CASAS scores 194-206.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve ESL students who have completed the exit criteria of ESL Level 1 or who demonstrate proficiency suitable for Level 2. Active Date 20200110T13:10:09
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-15 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: Course Outline - Entrance assessment of existing skill level.
- Introduction to and mastery of ESL Level 2 exit criteria and SLOs through class assignments, small group work, and lecture.
- Exit assessment of existing skill level.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to critically read and summarize a variety of texts for different purposes (Lexile 420-650)
Demonstrate the ability to use evidence from text to ask and answer questions
Accurately use the writing process to generate a paragraph both on paper and using technology
Accurately use Level 2 writing conventions, learned vocabulary and grammar
Effectively use technology to collaborate with others
Effectively use technology to conduct online research
Use transition skills appropriate for ESL 2
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ABE 43 - High School English 4 5 Credits High School English 4 prepares students for the reading, thinking, writing, and research tasks encountered in college coursework. The course includes a strong emphasis on expository and persuasive writing. Students also explore writing to achieve professional and personal goals. Students produce a final portfolio containing college application essays, scholarship essays, out-of-class scholarly essays, in-class writing assignments, and self-assessment. This course is the equivalent of a 12th grade English course and fulfills the requirement for one high school English credit. Students who complete this class should be prepared to enter English 101.
Pre-requisite(s) ABE 041 Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve HS21+ students working to complete a high school diploma Active Date 20180514T14:03:32
Grading Basis Decimal Grade OEE Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline
- Composition and the writing process
- Brainstorming
- Pre-writing
- Drafting
- Revising
- Editing
- Proofreading
Student Learning Outcomes Proficiently incorporate all aspects of the writing process including prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and publishing.
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning, relevant examples, and sufficient evidence.
Respond critically and constructively to the essays of published writers and fellow students.
Apply proper citation practices to distinguish one’s own words from those of sources.
Adjust writing appropriately for audience and disciplinary expectations.
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ABE 44 - ABE High School Physical Education 10 Credits High School Physical Education classes focus on a student’s ability to understand, identify and implement strategies that promote personal, community and global health. Students will learn to identify and employ appropriate physical activity strategies to enhance lifelong well-being and quality of life. Assess their current fitness level, identify, and implement their fitness goals. These classes satisfy High School level physical education requirements and up to 1.5 high school physical education credits. Course may be repeated for elective credits.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve HS21+ program students working to complete a high school diploma. Active Date 20180514T14:04:08
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-10 OEE Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline 1. Developing a Personal Fitness Plan
2. Fitness terms and definitions
3. Identifying strengths and weaknesses
4. Goal Setting
5. The principles of exercise
Student Learning Outcomes Explain the five components of fitness (Cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, flexibility)
Assess current fitness level to identify appropriate fitness goals.
Implement and monitor progress of a personal fitness training program.
Document improvement in at least one of the five components of fitness.
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ABE 45 - Active Vocabulary and Spelling 10 Credits This course is designed for ABE/ESL Students who want to develop vocabulary learning strategies and increase both general and academic vocabulary. Memory strategies, dictionary use, context clues, word elements, and spelling patterns will be addressed through a variety of learning activities.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve ABE/ESL Students. Active Date 20200303T13:40:15
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-10 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 110 Total Contact Hours 110 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Using thematic readings, word lists and learning activities, this course covers the following strategies: mnemonic devices; dictionary/thesaurus use; context clues; word elements (prefixes, suffixes, roots, etymologies); denotative, connotative, literal and figurative meanings. Students will learn how to apply the vocabulary learning strategies in their personal and/or academic life.
Student Learning Outcomes Accurately interpret unfamiliar words using context clues and word parts.
Effectively use the new vocabulary words in speaking.
Correctly write a paragraph of a chosen topic, accurately incorporating five to seven new words.
Use transition sklills appropriate for the level.
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ABE 47 - ESL 3: Listening and Speaking 15 Credits Designed for adults who have limited proficiency in the English language. Integrates the instruction of listening, speaking, and technology skills. ESL 3 is equivalent to CASAS scores 207-218.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve ESL students who have completed the exit criteria of ESL Level 2 or who demonstrate proficiency suitable for Level 3. Active Date 20200110T13:10:09
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-15 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: Course Outline
- Entrance assessment of existing skill level.
- Introduction to and mastery of Level 3 exit criteria and SLOs through class assignments, small group work, and lecture.
- Exit assessment of existing skill level.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to discuss and comprehend a variety of academic and non-academic topics
Demonstrate the ability to present a well-organized presentation on a familiar topic with clear pronunciation
Accurately use Level 3 learned vocabulary and grammar
Effectively use technology to communicate and collaborate with others
Use transition skills appropriate to ESL 3
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ABE 48 - ESL 3: Reading and Writing 15 Credits Designed for adults who have limited proficiency in the English language. Integrates the instruction of reading, writing and technology skills. ESL 3 is equivalent to CASAS scores 207-218.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve ESL students who have completed the exit criteria of ESL Level 2 or who demonstrate proficiency suitable for Level 3. Active Date 20200110T13:10:10
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-15 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: Course Outline
- Entrance assessment of existing skill level.
- Introduction to and mastery of Level 3 exit criteria and SLOs through class assignments, small group work, and lecture.
- Exit assessment of existing skill level.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to critically read and summarize a variety of texts for different purposes (Lexile 520-820)
Demonstrate the ability to use evidence from text to draw conclusions, make inferences and/or answer questions (Lexile 520-820)
Accurately use the writing process to generate 2-3 organized paragraphs both on paper and using technology
Accurately use Level 3 writing conventions, learned vocabulary, and grammar
Effectively use technology to communicate and collaborate with others
Effectively use technology to conduct online research
Use transition skills appropriate for ESL 3
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ABE 49 - ESL 4: Listening and Speaking 15 Credits Designed for adults who have some proficiency in the English language. Integrates the instruction of listening, speaking, and technology skills. ESL 4 is equivalent to CASAS scores 219-228.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve ESL students who have completed the exit criteria of ESL Level 3 or who demonstrate proficiency suitable for Level 4. Active Date 20200110T13:10:11
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-15 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: Course Outline - Entrance assessment of existing skill level.
- Introduction to mastery of Level 4 exit criteria and SLOs through class assignments, small group work, and lecture.
- Exit assessment of existing skill level.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to discuss and summarize a variety of academic and non-academic topics
Demonstrate the ability to present a logically-sequenced presentation on an academic topic using clear pronunciation
Accurately use Level 4 learned vocabulary and grammar
Effectively use technology to communicate and collaborate with others
Use transition skills appropriate for ESL 4
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ABE 50 - ESL 4: Reading and Writing 15 Credits Designed for adults who have some proficiency in the English language. Integrates the instruction of reading, writing and technology skills. ESL 4 is equivalent to CASAS scores 219-228.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve ESL students who have completed the exit criteria of ESL Level 3 or who demonstrate proficiency suitable for Level 4. Active Date 20200110T13:10:12
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-15 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: Course Outline - Entrance assessment of existing skill level.
- Introduction to mastery of Level 4 exit criteria and SLOs through class assignments, small group work, and lecture.
- Exit assessment of existing skill level.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to critically read, summarize, and make connections to a variety of texts for different purposes (Lexile 740-940)
Demonstrate the ability to use evidence from texts to draw conclusions, make inferences and/or answer questions (Lexile 740-940)
Accurately use the writing process to generate a four paragraph essay, both on paper and using technology
Accurately use Level 4 writing conventions, learned vocabulary, and grammar
Effectively use technology to communicate and collaborate with others
Effectively use technology to conduct online research
Use transition skills appropriate for ESL 4
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ABE 051 - ABE Digital Literacy 10 Credits Designed for current ABE students enrolled in an ABE course who want to increase their digital literacy skills. Integrates the instruction of listening, speaking, reading, writing and technology skills.
Course Note For current ABE students, co-enrolled in another ABE course Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Designed to serve current ABE students enrolled in an ABE course who want to improve their digital literacy skills. Active Date 20230320T11:42:21
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Range 2-10 Class Limit 32 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 110 Total Contact Hours 110 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Hands-on computer lab elective to prepare beginning ESOL students to use technology in a variety of contexts to be successful in school including:
- Build confidence with keyboard functions and typing;
- Complete assignments in Canvas;
- Using Highline email to communicate with teachers and classmates;
- Create documents with Google Docs, slide presentations with Google Slides, and simple spreadsheets with Google Sheets;
- Build study skills by organizing files in a way they can be retrieved;
- Navigate websites on the Internet for basic research including Highline’s website.
Student Learning Outcomes Accurately identify and use basic computer-related vocabulary in a variety of contexts.
Utilize basic functions on a keyboard and with a mouse.
Communicate effectively using Highline email.
Effectively navigate in Canvas, including completing assignments.
Navigate websites to access information and pictures.
Complete and submit assignments in Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Sheets.
Demonstrate ability to organize files in Google Drive using folders.
Demonstrate ability to access Canvas online through a mobile browser.
Demonstrate ability to access Highline email on a mobile device.
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ABE 51 - ABE Digital Literacy 10 Credits Designed for current ABE students enrolled in an ABE course who want to increase their digital literacy skills. Integrates the instruction of listening, speaking, reading, writing and technology skills.
Course Note For current ABE students, co-enrolled in another ABE course Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Designed to serve current ABE students enrolled in an ABE course who want to improve their digital literacy skills. Active Date 20230328T12:54:04
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Class Limit 32 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 110 Total Contact Hours 110 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Hands-on computer lab elective to prepare beginning ESOL students to use technology in a variety of contexts to be successful in school including:- Build confidence with keyboard functions and typing;
- Complete assignments in Canvas;
- Using Highline email to communicate with teachers and classmates;
- Create documents with Google Docs, slide presentations with Google Slides, and simple spreadsheets with Google Sheets;
- Build study skills by organizing files in a way they can be retrieved;
- Navigate websites on the Internet for basic research including Highline’s website.
Student Learning Outcomes Accurately identify and use basic computer-related vocabulary in a variety of contexts.
Utilize basic functions on a keyboard and with a mouse.
Communicate effectively using Highline email.
Effectively navigate in Canvas, including completing assignments.
Navigate websites to access information and pictures.
Complete and submit assignments in Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Sheets.
Demonstrate ability to organize files in Google Drive using folders.
Demonstrate ability to access Canvas online through a mobile browser.
Demonstrate ability to access Highline email on a mobile device.
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ABE 052 - High ESOL Digital Literacy 10 Credits This is a pre-college digital-readiness class for students who need additional preparation for IBEST classes, BSTEC classes, or for any other credit-bearing class. It is co-listed with BSTEC 095. It addresses core digital literacy skills necessary for a successful transition from non-credit ABE/ESOL into college level courses.
Course Note Could also run as a 5-10 credit class. Same outcomes as BSTEC 095. Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students ESOL Levels 3, 4, and 5. Active Date 20230320T11:42:25
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 2-10 OEE Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 110 Total Contact Hours 110 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Course will include:
- keyboarding basics
- “Getting in” to Canvas, email, ctcLink, internet navigation
- Managing files in Google Drive
- Communicating through email
- Navigating Canvas and completing assignments
- Zoom access and best practices
- Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Sheets
- Conducting research on the Internet, specifically Highline’s website
- Troubleshooting, accessing “help” and making account changes
Student Learning Outcomes Utilize functions on a keyboard and mouse to log on, open programs, maneuver the cursor, and type.
Use a web browser to search for specific online content including course and college information
Use a web browser to retrieve information to complete academic tasks
Use a web browser to access and differentiate between different types of websites.
Compose, reply to, attach links and files to, and organize email messages.
Login and navigate in various platforms and programs including Canvas, Zoom, and ctcLink.
Construct a document, a simple worksheet, and a slide presentation using Google Drive apps
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ABE 54 - ABE High School Fine Arts 1 5 Credits High School Fine Arts 1 creates an appreciation for the vocabulary, media, techniques, and purpose of the creative process. The course provides the foundation for students to confidently identify and compare key elements of artistic works in dance, music, theater, or visual arts. Through hands-on activities, discussions, field trips, and research, learners will develop an understanding of the influence art has on history, culture, and their own daily lives. Note: This course fulfills the requirement for one high school fine arts credit and may be repeated for elective credit as each quarter explores a new genre and different content.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve HS21+ students working to complete a high school diploma Active Date 20180614T11:09:43
Grading Basis Decimal Grade OEE Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline
- Creativity and the creative process
- The place of the artist in society, history, and culture
- Form, content, and historical development
- Significant influences throughout history and in the present day
- “The Greats” - a sampling of the most influential figures and work in the context of the form, the times, or the impact on society/history
- Art and Accessibility
- Art as a form of protest or agent for change
- Art and the world of work
- Art as a personal journey to interpret our collective human experience
Student Learning Outcomes Use basic arts vocabulary to respond to artworks and/or performances.
Provide examples of the ways cultures, societies, and individuals express feelings and present ideas through the arts.
Describe how art and the access to art influences individual and social development.
Identify ways the arts influence and inform cultures/civilizations, places, and time.
Explain how arts knowledge and skills are transferable to the world of work.
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ABE 55 - ABE High School Fine Arts 2 5 Credits Fine Arts 2 develops the intermediate arts skills and abilitites that all students would be expected to demonstrate through analyzing, evaluating, or creating performances or works in dance, music, theater, and visual arts. This course fulfills the requirement for five high school credits in Fine Arts.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve High school completion students who are underprepared for college and require credits in fine arts or electives. Active Date 20180614T11:09:56
Grading Basis Decimal Grade OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline
- Creativity and the creative process
- Strategies for engaging with art.
- Major art movements and their impact on society, history, and culture.
- The four major areas of art criticism; description, analysis, interpretation, judgment.
- Visual art
- Theatre
- Dance
- Music
Student Learning Outcomes Evaluate how specific attributes of performances or art works influence and reflect culture, traditions, and history.
Analyze and assess social and economic factors that inform and influence the development of art.
Explain how arts knowledge and skills are transferable to the world of work.
Identify the ways in which artistic elements and principles communicate specific messages or ways of examining society and the individual.
Create an original work of art in dance, music, theater, or visual arts that reflects a particular genre, culture, or tradition.
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ABE 59 - ABE High School Occupational Education 5 Credits The High School Occupational Education course engages students in the meaningful exploration of career options. Students gain access to skills and information for success in current and new occupations. It will also provide students with skills to create clear and strong post high school plans.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve HS 21+ program students working to complete a high school diploma. Active Date 20180611T14:26:34
Grading Basis Decimal Grade OEE Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline
- Career exploration using WOIA
- Creating a pathway plan
- Landing the job
- Networking
- Corporate culture and the interview
Student Learning Outcomes Create a career and educational plan following a provided outline.
Demonstrate job-search readiness in mock interviews.
Develop appropriate job search written materials such as resume, cover letters, and diversity statement.
Develop a strategy to establish relationships with individuals or organizations within the preferred career cluster.
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ABE 60 - High School Creative Writing 5 Credits In this course, students explore various composition styles and experiment with writing techniques in their own writing. Students read poetry, short stories, and nonfiction texts and ask the question, “How can I use my voice creatively?” Aside from published texts, this course will also draw content from student experiences, imagination, interests, and community events. Students will have the opportunity to play with different writing genres, audiences, perspectives, and styles as they craft their own stories. Students will leave the course with a portfolio of writing in various genres.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve High school completion students. Active Date 20230321T15:39:02
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline
- Read, analyze, and discuss texts (poetry, short stories, nonfiction)
- Gather writing techniques used by various authors
- Brainstorm and draft; practice using writing techniques
- Peer review workshops and community share outs
- Revise and incorporate feedback into writing
- Compile final draft portfolio
Student Learning Outcomes Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in a text.
Write narratives using techniques such as dialogue, pacing, and sensory detail to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, settings and characters
Read and respond to peer writing to construct learnings and community.
Write from multiple perspectives and identify character motivations within a story.
Analyze how an author’s choices on how to structure specific parts of a text contribute to its overall meaning and impact.
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ABE 61 - ESL 5: Listening and Speaking 15 Credits Designed for adults who have some proficiency in the English language. Integrates the instruction of listening and speaking. ESL 5 is equivalent to CASAS scores 229-235.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve ESL students who have completed the exit criteria of ESL Level 4 or who demonstrate proficiency suitable for Level 5. Active Date 20200110T13:10:13
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-15 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: Course Outline - Entrance assessment of existing skill level.
- Introduction to and mastery of Level 5 exit criteria and SLOs through class assignments, small group work, and lecture.
- Exit assessment of existing skill level.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to discuss, summarize, and analyze a variety of academic and non-academic topics
Demonstrate the ability to present a well-analyzed and logically-sequenced presentation on an academic topic using clear pronunciation
Accurately use Level 5 learned academic vocabulary and grammar
Effectively use technology to communicate and collaborate with others
Use transition skills appropriate to ESL 5
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ABE 62 - ESL 5: Reading and Writing 15 Credits Designed for adults who have some proficiency in the English language. Integrates the instruction of reading, writing and technology skills. ESL 5 is equivalent to CASAS scores 229-235.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve ESL students who have completed the exit criteria of ESL Level 4 or who demonstrate proficiency suitable for Level 5. Active Date 20200110T13:10:14
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-15 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: Course Outline - Entrance assessment of existing skill level.
- Introduction to and mastery of Level 5 exit criteria and SLOs through class assignments, small group work, and lecture.
- Exit assessment of existing skill level.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to discuss, summarize, and analyze a variety of academic and non-academic topics
Demonstrate the ability to critically read, summarize, and analyze a variety of texts for different purposes (Lexile 830-1010)
Demonstrate the ability to draw conclusions, make inferences, and provide analyses using evidence from texts (Lexile 830-1010)
Accurately use the writing process to generate an organized and unified five-paragraph essay, using citations as appropriate, both on paper and using technology
Accurately use Level 5 writing conventions, learned academic vocabulary, and grammar
Effectively use technology to communicate and collaborate with others
Effectively use technology to conduct online research
Use transition skills appropriate for ESL 5
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ABE 64 - ABE Language Arts 5 10 Credits To aid adults who need instruction in basic English skills in order to pass the GED tests, improve college math placement scores, or achieve other educational or careen goals. Instruction is delivered in a variety of formats including lecture, group activities, and individualized instruction. ABE Language Arts level 5 is equivalent to CASAS scores between 236 and 245.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students who have basic language skills below a high school level. Active Date 20200303T13:40:19
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Range 1-10 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 110 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 110 Degree Distributions: Course Outline - English language skills
- Achieve career, educational, and personal goals
- Lecture and group formats
Student Learning Outcomes Produce an organized multi-paragraph, evidence-based piece of writing that follows the conventions of standard conventions of English
Critically analyze texts that contain complex information (such as compare and contrast, point of view, analyze the author’s purpose, evaluate author’s claims) (Lexile 1050-1335)
Draw conclusions or make inferences citing evidence from texts (Lexile 1050-1335)
Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats
Present information and findings in a clear and concise way so that listeners can follow the line of reasoning
Use transition skills appropriate for ABE 5
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ABE 65 - ABE Integrated Skills 5 10 Credits To aid adults who need instruction in basic English and math skills in order to pass the GED tests, improve college math placement scores, or achieve other educational or careen goals. Instruction is delivered in a variety of formats including lecture, group activities, and individualized instruction. ABE Language Arts level 5 is equivalent to CASAS scores between 236 and 245.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students who have basic language skills below a high school level. Active Date 2014-05-27
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-10 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 110 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 110 Degree Distributions: Course Outline This course is designed to help students strengthen their English language and math skills in order to achieve a wide range of career, educational, and personal goals. Content will be delivered in lecture and group formats.
Student Learning Outcomes Monitor comprehension and adjust reading strategies.
Demonstrate familiarity with every day and some specialized content, vocabulary, paragraph structure and document organization.
Determine the reading purpose. Select reading strategies appropriate to purpose.
Activate prior knowledge to address reading purpose. Evaluate prior knowledge against new information to enhance understanding.
Locate important information and determine missing information. Organize and analyze information and reflect on its underlying meaning using a range of strategies such as classification, categorization, and comparison/contrast. Evaluate and compare sources and evidence.
Determine the purpose and audience for communicating in writing, and research and evaluate sources.
Organize and present information to serve the purpose. Select from and use tools for overall planning and organization; outline, restate, summarize, and categorize ideas and produce a legible and comprehensible draft and typewritten and formatted final draft.
Appropriately use a variety of sentence structures of medium length and coherently linked. Write detailed text with appropriate tone, language, and level of formality suitable for a variety of audiences.
Use a variety of strategies to analyze and make simple revisions and solve problems in writing such as tone or voice to take into account the needs of the audience.
Undertake multiple re-readings of text in order to edit for grammar, spelling, sentence structure, language usage, and text structure and use appropriate tools such as dictionaries and online tools.
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ABE 66 - ABE Math 6 5 Credits To aid adults who need instruction in algebraic skills in order to pass the GED tests, improve college math placement scores, or achieve other educational or career goals. Instruction is delivered in a variety of formats including lecture and group activities. ABE Math level 6 is equivalent to CASAS scores between 246 and 255.
Pre-requisite(s) Department permission Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students who have math skills below high school completion. Active Date 20200303T13:40:20
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Range 5-10 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline This course is designed to help students improve their algebraic skills in order to achieve a wide range of career, educational, and personal goals. Content will be delivered in a lecture format and group settings.
Student Learning Outcomes Numbers and Quantity: use rational exponents and units of measurement
Algebra: interpret, manipulate, create, and reason with rational expressions, polynomials, equations, and inequalities
Functions: interpret, analyze, and build functions related to linear, quadratic, and exponential models.
Geometry: define geometric terms and work with similarity, volume, and modeling
Statistics: create and interpret data in graphic displays using two categorical and quantitative variables.
Use transition skills appropriate to ABE 6.
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