| ENG-105 |
Composition I
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$675.00 |
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Composition I emphasizes fluency, thesis-driven organization, the use of supporting details, and research techniques. Writing is approached as a recursive process that includes prewriting strategies, drafting, revising, and editing. The course helps students shape writing to serve readers' needs and define a sense of purpose in their writing. It also gives students strategies for reading college-level material.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement score or equivalent.
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| SDV-108 |
The College Experience
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$225.00 |
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This course is designed to orient students to the college campus, resources, services, and expectations. This course also provides a brief overview and practice of study skills and academic strategies.
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| SOC-110 |
Introduction to Sociology
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3 |
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$675.00 |
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This course surveys the basic principles, concepts, and research findings of social life from small groups to societies. The course examines a range of sociological explanations for the various forms of social behaviors and establishes a basis for reflection and further study in the field.
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| SOC-160 |
Introduction to Social Work
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$675.00 |
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This course provides basic understanding of how American system of social services and the social work profession combine in order to meet the personal and social needs of persons who have been classified as at risk and in need of public assistance. Concepts relevant to social welfare, social change, social support, and structure are examined, including but not limited to legal aspects, systemic and professional goals and values, and various statuses and roles. In addition, various models and theories related to social work and social services will be examined.
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| SOC-181 |
Field Experience
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$225.00 |
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This course provides students with a beginning “hands-on” experience to examine the operations of a social service agency, to observe the functions and activities of social service workers, and to develop entry-level social service skills with clients. Students will complete a field experience with a social service agency and provided professional supervision by an agency representative who has the educational and professional experience in the student’s field of interest. This initial field experience is helpful to students in determining the compatibility of their own values, personal qualities, skills, and level of commitment to the social work practice. Students will have the opportunity to assess their field experience to make an informed decision on future educational and career plans.
Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in SOC-180 Social Work Interactional Skills.
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