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Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

The courses listed in this Catalog are all the courses that CCV has approved for the 2017-18 academic year. Though approved, some of these courses may not be offered during the ‘17-‘18 academic year. Several months before the start of each semester, CCV publishes a Schedule that indicates what courses are available in particular locations and the exact times and dates for that semester.

NOTE ON PREREQUISITES: Because basic academic skills (reading, writing, math) are prerequisites for CCV college-level courses, they are not always listed in each course’s description.

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Developmental Skills
  

  • DEV 0540 - Taking Tests & Examinations

    Credits: 0
    This workshop will include techniques for reducing test anxiety as well as methods for preparing for and taking tests. Participants will become familiar with strategies for reading, interpreting and responding to a variety of tests: objective, essay, open-book or take-home examinations. Practice will be provided through the appropriate use of illustrative exercises. Free to CCV students enrolled in credit courses.


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  • DEV 0250 - Transition to College & Careers

    Credits: 0
    Offered in partnership with VSAC and Vermont Adult Learning, this free course provides students an opportunity to improve their academic and computer skills, increase career awareness, and investigate health care and “green” careers.


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Economics
  

  • ECO 2020 - Macroeconomics

    Credits: 3
    This course examines national economic systems with emphasis on the United States. Topics include gross national product, business cycles, employment and prices, recession and inflation, fiscal and monetary policy, and rudiments of international trade. Basic algebra skills are required.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ECO 2030 - Microeconomics

    Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to the nature and study of microeconomic theory. Students will examine basic concepts of the discipline including supply and demand within markets, tax policy in the United States, monopolies and antitrust law, and a broad range of international economic principles. Basic algebra skills are required.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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Education
  

  • EDU 2065 - Afterschool Education & Development of the School-Aged Child

    Credits: 3
    This course focuses on afterschool education related to the development of school-aged children. Emphasis is on exploring interconnections between child/youth development, the transition to and participation in school, and growth within a community context. Topics include developmental theories and research, observation and assessment tools, design of inclusive integrated curriculum, understanding school and community in the context of youth development, and transitions related to providing afterschool education.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 1240 - Assessment of Prior Learning

    Credits: 3
    This course provides an opportunity for students to earn college credit for prior learning acquired either on the job, through independent study, or in other settings. Students explore past learning experiences and identify future educational goals. Students develop an individual portfolio describing and documenting college-level prior learning. Upon successful completion of the course, students may submit their portfolios to the VSC Office of External Programs for review of credit requests. Recommended prior learning: English Composition  or equivalent writing skills, and fundamental computer skills. Students must consult an academic advisor before enrolling.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 1070 - Critical Thinking

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to provide a basic grounding in critical thinking. Most significantly, this course should lead to a greater awareness of how we think, what we think, and to an enhancement of those critical thinking skills by developing strategies for thinking more effectively.


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  • EDU 2045 - Curriculum Development for Early Childhood Education

    Credits: 3
    In this course, learners develop an understanding of the philosophical principles, societal expectations, and practical demands of building curriculum for early childhood education. Emphasis is on developing a child-centered, integrated, and developmentally appropriate curriculum for the early years from infancy to age eight. A variety of curricular approaches will be modeled and assessed.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 2042 - Early Childhood Education & Afterschool Program Management

    Credits: 3
    The course is designed to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities of the early childhood and/or afterschool program administrator. Topics will include philosophy and design, personnel and resource management, and legal and financial considerations. Students will develop skills and identify resources to better prepare themselves for meeting the challenges faced by early childhood administrators.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 1225 - Focused Portfolio Development

    Credits: 1
    This course provides students with the opportunity to request credit for college-level learning gained by professional experience, training, or independent study. Students will explore, articulate, and document their learning by developing a focused portfolio requesting up to twelve course credits and four practicum credits in a specific academic discipline. Credit requests will be reviewed by the VSC Office of External Programs. Recommended prior learning: English Composition  or equivalent writing skills, and fundamental computer skills. Students must consult an academic advisor before enrolling.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 1250 - Fostering Creative Learning for Children

    Credits: 3
    Students will explore creativity in children’s lives and learning environments. Emphasis will be on the exploration and integration of creative process in the learning situation. Introduces students to the concepts of creativity, materials selection, setting up and modification of classrooms. Various approaches to teaching children will be discussed as they pertain to children’s age, development, and the arts, especially in a school setting.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 2010 - Foundations of Education

    Credits: 3
    This course provides a survey of the history, philosophy, and contemporary issues in education. Topics to be explored include: curriculum development, multiculturalism and diversity, educational reform, and the political and social forces that shape contemporary education in the United States. Students will have the opportunity to explore education as a career, develop an initial philosophy of education, and discuss current issues and problems related to the field.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 1040 - Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals

    Credits: 3
    Introduces entry-level professionals working with young children and their families to skills and core knowledge areas including child development, teaching and learning, families and communities, healthy and safe learning environments, and professionalism and program organization. Participants meet the Level I requirement within Vermont’s system of ongoing professional development system for early childhood professionals.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 1320 - Introduction to Afterschool Education

    Credits: 3
    This course engages students in an exploration of the growing field of afterschool age care and education. This course provides students with an understanding of the history of the afterschool field and examines the skills and training that are needed to successfully develop and administer high-quality programming in afterschool settings. Topics include: history of the afterschool age education and the core competency areas for professionals, including child and youth development, health and safety, program organization and professional development, family and community, and teaching and learning.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 1030 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education

    Credits: 3
    This course is an overview of early childhood education. Students will examine historical, philosophical, and practical issues related to the education of children from birth to age eight. Topics include early childhood learning, behavior, and motivation; curriculum models and materials; observation techniques; and instructional issues.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 1270 - Introduction to Early Intervention

    Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to working with children birth through five years of age with special needs including disabilities and special health conditions within child care settings and schools. The course will provide an overview of typical development and explore the impact of atypical development on the child and family. Concepts such as inclusion, early intervention, current legislation, at-risk populations, family-centered practice, and working with special education and health professionals will be included.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 2110 - Introduction to Exceptional Populations

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to mentally, physically, and emotionally challenging conditions and approaches to working with children and young adults with special needs in various settings. This course provides a study of the history, philosophy, and current practices relating to education of children with special needs and assists participants in defining their roles with special needs children.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 2480 - Introduction to Online Teaching

    Credits: 1
    This course introduces learners to the pedagogy, methodology, and facilitation methods necessary for effective online instruction. Topics will include online course design, facilitating online dialogue, using the web as a resource, building community and collaborative learning in the online classroom, and evaluating the progress of students in online courses.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 2041 - Leadership, Mentoring & Supervision for Early Childhood & Afterschool Practitioners

    Credits: 3
    This course focuses on the development of leadership and mentoring by practitioners in early education and afterschool settings. It provides a basic understanding of leadership and group dynamics theory including goal setting, decision making, problem solving, delegation, motivation, and performance evaluation. Students will develop a personal philosophy of leadership and become familiar with strategies for mentoring early childhood and afterschool professionals.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 2075 - Literature for Children

    Credits: 3
    Survey of historical and contemporary literature for children. Topics include who and what defines literature as ‘for children’ and how books impact on children’s lives personally, socially, and educationally. Examines censorship and the selection of books for children.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 2150 - Management of the Classroom

    Credits: 3
    This course provides an introduction to the research, theory, and practice of classroom management. Research and theory are used to examine current practice in local classrooms. The course is designed to prepare those entering the teaching profession to create positive and productive classrooms that maximize student learning.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • INT 2860 - Professional Field Experience

    Credits: 3
    This course connects classroom learning to experience in a workplace or community setting. Students design a field study that meets their personal and degree program goals. The classroom component may include critical analysis and reflection on work, service to the community, the roles and responsibilities of citizens, and the relationship between learning and the field study. The course consists of at least 15 hours of class time and 80 hours in the field. Students must meet with an academic advisor and receive approval before enrolling in this class.

    Prerequisites:   and a minimum of 30 prior college credits or advisor permission.


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  • EDU 2015 - Teaching with Writing

    Credits: 1
    This course is an introduction to using writing in the secondary or college classroom to engage learners and promote critical and creative thinking. Through learner-centered, interactive activities, participants explore classroom-tested and research-based approaches to teaching with writing. Topics will include using writing in the classroom to build relationships, promote critical thinking, assess learning, and develop students’ identities as reflective and engaged learners.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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Emergency Management
  

  • EMP 2020 - Decision Making & Problem Solving in a Crisis

    Credits: 3
    An overview of strategic and tactical communication in crisis situations and how to apply decision-making techniques as they apply to public safety operations in a crisis. Topics include the human element in decision making, process of change in organizations, managing crisis information, collaboration methods, dealing with the media and various constituent groups, and the role of documentation in emergency response and recovery.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EMP 1020 - Emergency Planning

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces students to the emergency management and disaster preparation process. Planning standards, techniques, and steps in the development of a basic emergency management operating plan will be examined. Topics include basic policies, concepts, and procedures of recovery, and the interface of various federal and state assistance programs. Emphasis is placed on coordination of damage assessment, documentation, interagency cooperation, and recovery procedures. Actual emergency operating plans will be used to illustrate planning requirements and results.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EMP 1010 - Principles of Emergency Management

    Credits: 3
    This course provides an overview of the characteristics, functions, and resources of an integrated emergency management system. Students will learn how various emergency management services work together in a system of resources and capabilities. Topics include risk management, safety, the National Incident Management System, and the philosophy of comprehensive emergency management. Students explore how this system is applied to all hazards for all government levels, across the four phases and all functions of emergency management including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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English
  

  • ENG 0041 - Basic Writing

    Credits: 3
    A review of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence mechanics and structure, preparing students to write on a college level. Students will learn to analyze and organize thoughts and express them clearly in paragraph and short essay form. Credits earned in this course do not apply to the associate degree.


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  • ENG 1230 - Business & Professional Writing

    Credits: 3
    Students are introduced to the skills and strategies required to present business and professional topics in clear easy-to-read language for a variety of audiences. May include formal and informal reports, instructions, memoranda, letters, resumes, and oral reports.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 2395 - Contemporary World Literature

    Credits: 3
    Introduces a variety of works of contemporary world literature. Through readings in fiction, drama and poetry, explores the range of human experience across national and cultural boundaries.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 2101 - Creative Writing I

    Credits: 3
    An exploration of creative writing as a means of self-expression. Emphasizes the process of creative writing: topic selection and form, planning, developing imagination and revising drafts. Focuses on characteristics of good writing and the discipline, practice, and self-awareness required.

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  • ENG 2102 - Creative Writing II

    Credits: 3
    Students pursue individual creative writing activities. Emphasizes developing an individual voice and acquiring greater technical resources for use in creative writing.

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  • ENG 2150 - Creative Writing: Autobiography & Memoir

    Credits: 3
    This creative writing course will include the critical reading of published essays, autobiographies and memoirs to examine point of view, use of time, place, details, and language. Student writing will focus on these techniques and will draw upon personal experience to facilitate personal essay and memoir writing.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 2120 - Creative Writing: Poetry

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to fundamental techniques of writing poetry including imitation, creation, adaptation of verse forms, control of meaning, language choice, and revision and polishing. Participants will be expected to contribute original work for study.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 2370 - Detective Fiction

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces detective fiction, a unique mystery subgenre, that will be studied with an emphasis on defining and appreciating its evocative style and influence on a variety of cultures.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 1070 - Effective Speaking

    Credits: 3
    Students develop clarity and confidence in interpersonal spoken communication by preparing and delivering various types of presentations before a class group. Emphasizes organization of material, clear and lively language, adaptation to the audience, and control of nervousness. Also covers researching the speech and using visual aids.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 1061 - English Composition

    Credits: 3
    In this course, students develop effective composition skills and research techniques. Students learn strategies for organizing, evaluating, and revising their work through extensive reading of a variety of essay styles and literary texts; apply writing and research techniques to their papers; and demonstrate proficiency in first-year college-level writing and information literacy.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 1062 - English Composition II

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to interdisciplinary writing and an opportunity to refine critical reading and writing skills. Students construct complex essays, enhance their writing skills, and experiment with a greater variety of strategies to interest, inform, and persuade. Students must complete a final research paper with a grade of C- or better in order to pass this course. This course fulfills the research and writing intensive requirement.

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  • ENG 0130 - Foundations of Reading & Writing: English Language Learners

    Credits: 4
    Students will gain critical English reading and writing skills, essential to success in college courses. An emphasis will be placed on addressing vocabulary and comprehension needs of English Language Learners. Students will learn effective strategies for completing assignments and will refine language skills to promote clarity and comprehension. Credits earned in this course do not apply to the associate degree.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 0121 - Foundations of Reading & Writing: Society

    Credits: 3
    Using a thematic approach, students will gain critical reading and writing skills that are essential to the successful completion of college courses. Students will learn effective strategies for completing reading and writing assignments and will refine language skills to promote clarity and comprehension. Credits earned in this course do not apply to the associate degree.


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  • ENG 0120 - Foundations of Reading & Writing: the Self

    Credits: 3
    Using a thematic approach, students will gain critical reading and writing skills that are essential to the successful completion of college courses. Students will learn effective strategies for completing reading and writing assignments and will refine language skills to promote clarity and comprehension. Credits earned in this course do not apply to the associate degree.


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  • ENG 2050 - Global Issues in the Media

    Credits: 3
    This writing course examines the worldwide reporting of key issues in a range of audio, print, and electronic media. Students will study and write about several of the most significant issues facing today’s world and discover how the language and style employed in creating and communicating news can affect public understanding and response to world events. Students must complete a final research paper with a grade of C- or better in order to pass this course. This course fulfills the research and writing intensive requirement.

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  • ENG 1310 - Introduction to Literature

    Credits: 3
    Students read a diverse selection of fiction, poetry, and drama with an emphasis on how to study literature: understanding plot and character, identifying themes and the author’s point of view, and analyzing techniques in prose and verse. This course fulfills the research and writing intensive requirement. Students must complete a final research paper with a grade of C- or better in order to pass this course.

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  • ENG 1020 - Introduction to Research Methods

    Credits: 3
    This writing course introduces students to research methods across social science disciplines. Topics include various methodologies (e.g., interviewing, questionnaires, observation, literature search, data collection), presentation formats (e.g., written vs. oral), and APA documentation procedures. It also examines Internet-based research techniques. This course fulfills the research and writing intensive requirement. Students must complete a final research paper with a grade of C- or better in order to pass this course.

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  • ENG 2310 - Introduction to Shakespeare

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to Shakespearean drama in the context of Elizabethan England. Students will read comedies, tragedies and historical plays for study, evaluation and critical insight.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 1410 - Introduction to the Novel

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces students to the novel as a literary form, exploring its many elements (plot, characterization, genre, theme, voice, etc.); its development in historical, cultural, and thematic contexts; and the timeless moral and ethical questions posed by great novelists. Students are led by the instructor in discussions through which they develop their own interpretations, supported with evidence from the text and outside reading.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 2340 - Native American Literature

    Credits: 3
    A survey of literature by and about Native Americans. This course includes traditional oral works, turn-of-the-century autobiographies, and contemporary novels, short fiction and poetry that address the political, historical, ethnographic and cultural experiences of native peoples. Students will also explore writings in relation to oral traditions, such as storytelling, song, dance, and chant.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 2560 - Nature & Literature

    Credits: 3
    Explores the treatment of nature in literature: poetry, fiction and nonfiction. Focuses on the degree to which our culture shapes our perceptions of the natural world and how these perceptions are reflected in our literary works. Also addresses current environmental issues. Includes traditional literary figures as well as environmental writers.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 2135 - Technical Writing & Research

    Credits: 3
    This course examines the principles and methods of technical writing. Students explore a variety of methods and approaches for creating technical texts, including documents that demonstrate proficiency in the writing of reports, correspondence, manuals, proposals, articles, and specifications. Students must complete a final research paper achieving a grade of C- or better in order to pass this course. This course fulfills the research and writing intensive requirement.

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  • ENG 2360 - The Literature of New England

    Credits: 3
    Explores representative literature of New England viewed against the backdrop of its history, culture and geographical landscape with special emphasis on the character of the New England people. May include selections from the literary works of Thoreau, Emerson, Dickinson, Jewett, Frost, and Sarton.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 2090 - Travel Writing

    Credits: 3
    In this course, students explore the fundamentals of travel writing. Through critical reading and extensive writing, students discover how to craft pieces that evoke a sense of time, place and personal journey. Students also focus on developing points of view and description, and draw upon personal experience and research to build skills in the full range of travel writing including blogs, memoirs, essays and guidebooks.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 2580 - War Literature

    Credits: 3
    A survey of war literature across historical periods, cultures, and regions that examines the literary treatment of war’s dimensions and its effects on individuals and societies. Explores war’s purposes and causes as well as its perceived successes or failures. Readings will include novels, essays, poetry, and memoirs from a broad spectrum of writers and socio-cultural perspectives.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 2510 - Women & Literature

    Credits: 3
    A culturally diverse approach to women and literature. Includes study of writings by women authors, women as characters in fiction, and the condition of women as theme and subject matter in literature.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 1350 - World Mythology

    Credits: 3
    An exploration of the meaning of mythology and the evolution of mythical thought from an interdisciplinary standpoint. Consideration will be given to mythology as an explanation of the way the world is ordered and how human beings respond to that order. Students will explore a diverse range of myths from cultures around the world and examine the relevance of myths in our daily lives.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 2145 - Writing for Multimedia

    Credits: 3
    In this course, students will further develop writing and information-gathering skills for professional multimedia environments. Students will develop research strategies and analyze media styles through a range of projects directed at a mass audience including writing for news, broadcast, web, and interactive media as well as advertising, critical reviews, public relations, and creative scriptwriting. Students will also examine legal and ethical issues critical to multimedia communication. Students must complete a final research paper with a grade of C- or better in order to pass this course. This course fulfills the research and writing intensive requirement.

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Environmental Science
  

  • ENV 1230 - Current Environmental Issues

    Credits: 3
    This course investigates the science that underpins environmental issues. It also analyzes these issues from a variety of different perspectives including the legal, ethical, political, sociological, and economic considerations that combine to shape our understanding of environmental issues and their possible solutions.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENV 1055 - Fundamentals of Earth Science

    Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to systems and processes acting upon planet Earth in the solar system. Primary focus is on mechanisms of formation and distribution of minerals, rocks, continents and planets. The course includes basic principles of geology including geologic time and plate tectonics. Meteorology and climatology are emphasized in context of hydrological impacts on geomorphology. Human impact on geological processes will also be explored.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENV 1010 - Introduction to Environmental Science

    Credits: 3
    This course is a multidisciplinary study of the interrelationship between living things and their environment. The fundamentals of biology, chemistry, geology, and energy flow are studied so that current environmental issues can be understood and discussed from a scientific perspective. Emphasis is placed on maintaining and restoring sustainable ecosystems.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENV 2010 - Moving toward Sustainability

    Credits: 3
    This course explores the paths that can lead to a sustainable future. The concept of sustainability will be defined. Current issues that promote or hinder sustainability will be discussed. Energy, agriculture, forestry, and green building are a few of the topics to be covered. Emphasis on a vision for the future with practical applications for today will be emphasized. Field trips required.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENV 2050 - Natural History of Vermont

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the geology, weather, wildlife, and vegetation of Vermont as part of the larger northeast natural region. Compares and relates present day natural history to that of ancient times. Students uncover patterns in the natural environment that demonstrate both the uniqueness of Vermont and its place within the larger northeast region. Field trips required.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENV 1310 - Sustainable Buildings

    Credits: 3
    This course focuses on buildings as systems as an approach to effective energy conservation. Students will learn energy-related components of residential energy efficiency and important possibilities for energy conservation including energy consumption, analyzing energy costs and other energy-auditing information.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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Film Studies
  

  • FLM 1050 - Introduction to Digital Filmmaking

    Credits: 3
    In this course, students are introduced to the basics of filmmaking. With a focus on technical and narrative structure, students produce short narrative and documentary projects through individual and group work. Topics include script development, lighting, project management, cinematography, sound recording, editing, and directing. Film promotion and distribution, as well as career opportunities in digital filmmaking, are also discussed. Students will acquire hands-on experience in digital film production.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • FLM 2050 - Introduction to Film Study

    Credits: 3
    How to read a film: the study of film as an item of commerce, as an art form, and as a method of communication. Topics include the film industry, history, vocabulary, techniques, and the aesthetics of film. Critical interpretation of films is an integral part of the course.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • FLM 1060 - The Documentary Film

    Credits: 3
    This course examines the art of documentary filmmaking and the role of documentary films in exploring current social issues and the means by which film can be used to affect public opinion and social policy. The language and techniques of film, propaganda and fairness, theme and point of view will be examined as the class views and critiques a number of films.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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French
  

  • FRE 1111 - French I

    Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of the French language and covers basic grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. It includes simple conversation, reading, and writing exercises and provides an introduction to the arts and cultures of France and French-speaking peoples.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • FRE 1112 - French II

    Credits: 3
    This course involves further study of the elements of the French language. Focus will include review and development of vocabulary and grammar leading to more advanced usage. It provides increased practice in conversation, written expression, interpretation of selected readings, and further study of elements of the arts and cultures of France and French-speaking peoples.

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Geography
  

  • GEO 2230 - Globalization in the Modern World

    Credits: 3
    This course examines the connections and interdependence between our own lives and those of other people in the world. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the course seeks to understand what globalization really means and how it has come to be an important influence on our daily lives.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • GEO 1010 - Introduction to Geography

    Credits: 3
    This introductory course examines the four traditions of geography: the earth science tradition, the culture-environment tradition, the locational tradition, and the area analysis tradition. Topics include landforms, weather and climate, the human impact on the environment, world cultures, populations, spatial interactions, political geography, economic geography, and urban geography.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • GEO 2020 - World Regions & Cultures

    Credits: 3
    Introduces students to major regions and countries of the world. The role of culture, history, and environment in current world affairs will be explored. World regional issues are examined in the context of globalization and the economic and cultural connections between people and nations.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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Geology
  

  • GEY 1030 - Dynamic Earth: Introduction to Physical Geology

    Credits: 4
    An introduction to the minerals and rocks that make up the Earth, and the surface and internal geologic processes that shape their arrangement and distribution. Topics to be covered include mineral and rock composition, the surface processes of weathering, erosion and deposition, plate tectonics theory, the Earth’s internal structure, and the nature of geologic time. Includes a lab.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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History
  

  • HIS 1211 - American History I

    Credits: 3
    A survey of the major events in United States history from colonial days to the time of the Civil War and Reconstruction. Students will examine forces behind these events and their social, economic, and political implications for the development of society in the United States.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 1212 - American History II

    Credits: 3
    Beginning with Reconstruction, students will trace the social, economic, political, and cultural forces that have shaped the history of the United States to the present day. Emphasizes understanding of contemporary issues in light of our past.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 2560 - History of Homosexuality in Western Civilization

    Credits: 3
    A survey of the attitudes of various societies toward homosexuals and homosexuality from the beginnings of Western civilization to contemporary times. Students will increase their understanding of homosexuality in various societies and their awareness of the contributions of gay men and women to the development of our culture.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 2220 - History of the American West

    Credits: 3
    This course is a survey of the trans-Mississippian West covering social, political, intellectual, and environmental history. The course will include the study of the American West and its peoples from 1450 through the 20th century. Some emphasis will be placed on contrasting the “mythical” West with historical facts.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 2420 - Latin American History & Culture

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to Latin American history, this course will consider historical events in the Americas from the wars for independence to the present and explore the changing relationships of these new countries with Europe and the United States. This course will consider regional geography, culture, economics, and sociology and will include an in-depth investigation of five countries as chosen by the teacher.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 2250 - Modern Middle Eastern History

    Credits: 3
    This is a political, social, cultural, and economic study of the modern Middle East, focusing on the 20th century. Students explore Middle Eastern religious traditions, interactions between Middle Eastern and Western cultures, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the resurgence of Islamic politics, and nationalism, rebellion, and terrorism in the region.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 2230 - Modern Russian History

    Credits: 3
    This course examines the revolutions of 1905 and 1917, the formation and consolidation of the Soviet state, its decline and collapse, and the establishment of the Russian Federation.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 1220 - Native American Histories & Cultures

    Credits: 3
    An interdisciplinary course exploring indigenous cultures of North America. Students will consider the pre-Columbian world, history of contacts between Indians and settlers, and contemporary issues including legal sovereignty, land claim, resource policy, poverty, and cultural autonomy.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 2730 - Peace & Turmoil in the Modern World

    Credits: 3
    This course examines the successes and failures of peace by identifying how and why wars have begun, considering the cultural environment of various wars, and through studying the roles individuals, organizations, and nations play in creating conditions for war and peace.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 2270 - Society & Environment in History

    Credits: 3
    An exploration of the response to environmental challenges by various societies in history and why societies fail and perish, or succeed and survive.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 2150 - The United States in the 1960s

    Credits: 3
    An interdisciplinary examination of culture and society in the United States during a turbulent, eventful decade in its history. Topics to be studied include the Great Society, the Civil Rights Movement, the war in Vietnam, the Women’s Movement, and popular culture. Students will develop skills in analyzing social movements, political conflicts, mass media, and issues of gender, class, and race as a means of studying history.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 2110 - United States History 1945 to Present

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to the major political events and social issues in the United States between World War II and the present. Topics will include the Korean War, the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam, Women’s Movement, Watergate, mass media and pop culture, and the conservative resurgence.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 2070 - Vermont History

    Credits: 3
    Surveys the history of Vermont from early days to the present. Students explore political, social, cultural, and economic aspects of the history of the state.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 2210 - Women in United States History

    Credits: 3
    Examines the experience of women in United States history and the evolving role of women in U.S. society and culture, from the colonial era to the present.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 1111 - World History I

    Credits: 3
    This survey course explores the economic, political, cultural, and social developments in world history from the rise of civilization to 1500 CE in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The course highlights geography, cultural and political movements, and human interactions that influenced the historical evolution of various world societies and their interrelationships within a global context.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 1112 - World History II

    Credits: 3
    This course explores the economic, political, cultural, and social developments in world history from 1500 Current Era (CE) to the present in Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, and the Americas. The course highlights issues in geography, trade, religious and cultural movements, and social and political change that influence the historical development of various world societies and their interrelationships within a global context.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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Hospitality & Tourism Management
  

  • HTM 1030 - Introduction to Hospitality, Tourism & Travel

    Credits: 3
    This course provides an overview of the hospitality management industry including lodging, food service, special event management, international travel, resort management, and adventure travel. Students will examine guest service, management, and marketing practices within each sector, and will analyze the economic, cultural, and social impacts of the hospitality industry. Students will also explore career opportunities within hospitality sectors.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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Humanities
  

  • HUM 2030 - American Folklore

    Credits: 3
    An exploration of how the traditional and popular beliefs and practices of North American cultures have developed over time and what their interpretation reveals about social identity, relationships, and change. Studies verbal, material, musical, and ritual folkways as expressive and artistic forms in everyday life.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HUM 2020 - Bioethics

    Credits: 3
    This course explores ethical issues and decision-making processes involved in biomedical research and practice as viewed from legal, medical, social, and philosophical perspectives. Students will apply philosophical frameworks, theoretical approaches, argument development skills, and critical thinking to address moral questions pertaining to the beginning and end of life, biotechnology and genetic experimentation, justice in healthcare, responsibilities of physicians, environmental health, and other pertinent subjects.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HUM 2150 - Ireland through Words, Images & Music

    Credits: 3
    An interdisciplinary introduction to contemporary Ireland, this course explores the relationship between Irish experience and the representation of Irish life exported in the country’s writing, cinema, and music. Students will read works by major Irish writers and view adaptations of Irish literature in film. Set against a backdrop of Irish music, traditional and modern, students will explore Ireland’s history and changing culture.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HUM 2010 - Seminar in Educational Inquiry

    Credits: 3
    Inquiry is the foundation for this interdisciplinary capstone course. It provides a forum for critical thinking about substantive issues, problems, and themes that affect the world, our society, our communities, and our selves. Throughout the semester, students will be challenged to ask critical questions, evaluate evidence, create connections, and present ideas in writing. This process prepares students for developing and presenting a culminating thesis through which they demonstrate proficiency in the graduation standards of writing and information literacy. Because the final paper is essential in demonstrating this proficiency, students must complete the final paper with a grade of C- or better in order to pass the course. This course is required for students planning to graduate and should be taken within the year prior to graduation once all competency area requirements have been satisfied. Seminar in Educational Inquiry does not meet the Human Expression general education requirement.

    Prerequisites:   and a Research & Writing Intensive course, or equivalent skills


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  • HUM 2040 - The Holocaust

    Credits: 3
    An exploration of the Holocaust from historical, political, moral, and religious perspectives. Students use historical documents, film, literature, and art to explore various dimensions of this watershed event in Western civilization.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HUM 2120 - The Power of Food in Literature, Culture & Film

    Credits: 3
    In this interdisciplinary course, students will explore the power and meaning of food and how it is contextualized within the broader aspects of culture and human experience as revealed and expressed in literature and film. Although food plays a fundamental role in survival, it is also at the heart of shared and ritualized eating practices–from simple to ceremonial–that shape identity and define notions of community. Through interpreting short fiction, novels, poems, essays and select films, students will explore the cultural and social significance of food in a range of world cultures, the role of food as a literary or cinematic device, and the metaphoric quality of food as it expresses human desire and behavior.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HUM 2070 - The Vampire in Literature, Culture & Film

    Credits: 3
    In this course, students will examine the role of the vampire in literature, film and popular culture. More than any other archetypal figure, American popular culture is infused with images of the vampire. This course explores the origins of the vampire myth, its transformation into literary legend, its cultural and social significance, and its inception in literature, film, advertisements, television and music, as well as its broader cultural significance in the 20th and 21st centuries.

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  • HUM 2110 - Vietnam War in Literature & Film

    Credits: 3
    This course looks at the Vietnam war era from a variety of perspectives, examining the conflict through the literature and film of the cultures involved: Vietnamese, American, and French. This course also explores the larger genre of war literature, comprised of classics like the Iliad and Beowulf, and the particular questions, issues, and values raised by such an exploration.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HUM 2050 - Women’s Spirituality

    Credits: 3
    This course will examine current thought on women’s theology and compare it to traditional theological paradigms. Ancient and modern expressions of women’s religious and spiritual experience, women authors whose works deal with the spiritual life, and basic instruction in feminist readings will be included.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HUM 1240 - World of Comedy & Humor

    Credits: 3
    What makes us laugh? This interdisciplinary course explores the nature and role of humor across cultures and many of the forms it has taken throughout history. Examples of comic styles and devices will be critically analyzed in a range of social and performative contexts. Theories of humor will be examined to illuminate how, through generating laughter and expressing emotions and ideas that are often socially suppressed, humor can be effective in entertaining, persuading, communicating social commentary, and even in healing.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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Interdisciplinary Studies
  

  • INT 1015 - Combat to Classroom

    Credits: 1

     

     

    This course explores the differences between military and college cultures. Students will gain skills to ease their successful transition to college. Students will learn to navigate and access services designed to support success. This course is intended for student veterans or military service members entering college for the first time or for the first time in many years.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • INT 1050 - Dimensions of Self & Society

    Credits: 3
    In this first-semester seminar, students read, discuss, and think critically about written and visual texts in literature, philosophy, history, and the social sciences. Beginning with the self and then drawing upon others’ experiences, knowledge, and representations of the world, students develop and apply 21st-century skills necessary for lifelong learning and active participation in a diverse community. Central to the course is developing an understanding of academic freedom and responsibility.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • INT 1520 - Exploratory Workplace Experience

    Credits: 3
    This course connects classroom learning to experience in a workplace setting. Students will design a field study that meets their personal and professional goals. The classroom component may include critical analysis and reflection on an occupation, understanding workplace culture, setting and achieving goals, and making connections between learning and the field study. The course consists of at least 15 hours of class time and 80 hours in the field. Recommended prior learning: Working in a Professional Environment.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • INT 0050 - Reading & Writing for College

    Credits: 3
    In this course, students strengthen the critical reading, and writing and communication skills that are essential to completing college-level courses, including Dimensions of Freedom and Dimensions of Work.During the semester, students work closely on readings and assignments associated with the Dimensions course, and build foundational academic skills, utilize available resources, and work on develop strategies and behaviors associated with successful college learning. Students must be co-enrolled in a Dimensions course in order to register for this course. The credits earned in this course do not apply toward the associate degree, but students who are successful in the Dimensions course will earn 3 college-level credits for that course and meet one of their requirements for graduation.

    Corequisites: Dimensions of Freedom  or  


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