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ESL 29 - Fluency Through Conversation II Credits: 0 - 0
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
Faculty consent required. May not be audited.
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ESL 035 - Writing and Grammar III 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Using a communicative approach, this integrated writing and grammar course uses a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. Meets for eight hours each week. Designed for students with high-intermediate to advanced English language proficiency. May be repeated one time.
Signature required; May not be audited
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ESL 35 - Writing and Grammar III Credits: 0 - 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Using a communicative approach, this integrated writing and grammar course uses a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. Meets for eight hours each week. Designed for students with high-intermediate to advanced English language proficiency. May be repeated one time.
Faculty consent required. May not be audited.
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ESL 036 - Listening and Pronunciation Skills III 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Focuses on the development of listening, speaking and pronunciation-related skills. Meets for four hours each week. Designed for students with high-intermediate to advanced English language proficiency. May be repeated
Signature required; May not be audited
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ESL 36 - Listening and Pronunciation Skills III Credits: 0 - 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Focuses on the development of listening, speaking and pronunciation-related skills. Meets for four hours each week. Designed for students with high-intermediate to advanced English language proficiency. May be repeated one time.
Faculty consent required. May not be audited.
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ESL 037 - Reading, Vocabulary & Critical Thinking III 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Through content area study, English language learners develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary and critical thinking skills, with increased emphasis on reading related skills for pre-academic students. Meets for eight hours each week. Designed for students with high-intermediate to advanced English language proficiency. May be repeated one time.
Signature required; May not be audited
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ESL 37 - Reading, Vocabulary & Critical Thinking III Credits: 0 - 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Through content area study, English language learners develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary and critical thinking skills, with increased emphasis on reading related skills for pre-academic students. Meets for eight hours each week. Designed for students with high-intermediate to advanced English language proficiency. May be repeated one time.
Faculty consent required. May not be audited.
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ESL 038 - Academic Literacy III 0 Units
Using a communicative approach and content area study, this integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with intermediate English language proficiency.
Signature required; May not be audited
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ESL 38 - Academic Literacy III Credits: 0 - 0
Using a communicative approach and content area study, this integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with intermediate English language proficiency.
Faculty consent required. May not be audited.
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ESL 039 - Fluency Through Conversation III 0
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
Signature required; Students may need 3 semesters to complete the course; May not be audited; Repeatable for credit
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ESL 39 - Fluency Through Conversation III Credits: 0 - 0
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
Faculty consent required. May not be audited.
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ESL 045 - Writing and Grammar IV 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Using a communicative approach, this integrated writing and grammar course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with high intermediate English language proficiency.
May not be audited
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ESL 45 - Writing and Grammar IV Credits: 0 - 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Using a communicative approach, this integrated writing and grammar course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with high intermediate English language proficiency.
May not be audited.
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ESL 046 - Listening and Pronunciation Skills IV 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. At a high intermediate level, this course is designed to develop listening, speaking and pronunciation skills. Awareness of pronunciation problems will also be emphasized for the purpose of learning to self-correct when speaking.
May not be audited
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ESL 46 - Listening and Pronunciation Skills IV Credits: 0 - 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. At a high intermediate level, this course is designed to develop listening, speaking and pronunciation skills. Awareness of pronunciation problems will also be emphasized for the purpose of learning to self-correct when speaking.
May not be audited.
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ESL 047 - Reading, Vocabulary and Critical Thinking IV 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Through content area study, high intermediate English language learners will develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills with increased emphasis on reading skills for pre-academic students.
May not be audited
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ESL 47 - Reading, Vocabulary and Critical Thinking IV Credits: 0 - 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Through content area study, high intermediate English language learners will develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills with increased emphasis on reading skills for pre-academic students. Students will also be required to give academic oral presentations.
May not be audited.
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ESL 048 - Academic Literacy IV 0
Using a communicative approach and content area study, this integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with high intermediate English language proficiency.
Signature required; May not be audited
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ESL 48 - Academic Literacy IV Credits: 0 - 0
Using a communicative approach and content area study, this integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with high intermediate English language proficiency.
Faculty consent required. May not be audited.
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ESL 049 - Fluency Through Conversation IV 0
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
Signature required; Students may need 3 semesters to complete the course; May not be audited; Repeatable for credit
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ESL 49 - Fluency Through Conversation IV Credits: 0 - 0
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
Faculty consent required. May not be audited.
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ESL 055 - Writing and Grammar V 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Using a communicative approach, this integrated writing and grammar course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with advanced English language proficiency.
May not be audited
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ESL 55 - Writing and Grammar V Credits: 0 - 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Using a communicative approach, this integrated writing and grammar course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with advanced English language proficiency.
May not be audited.
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ESL 056 - Listening and Pronunciation Skills V 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. At an advanced level, this course is designed to develop listening, speaking and pronunciation skills. Awareness of pronunciation problems will also be emphasized for the purpose of learning to self-correct when speaking.
May not be audited
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ESL 56 - Listening and Pronunciation Skills V Credits: 0 - 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. At an advanced level, this course is designed to develop listening, speaking and pronunciation skills. Awareness of pronunciation problems will also be emphasized for the purpose of learning to self-correct when speaking.
May not be audited.
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ESL 057 - Reading, Vocabulary and Critical Thinking V 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Through content area study, advanced English language learners will develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills with increased emphasis on reading skills for pre-academic students. Students will also be required to give academic oral presentations.
May not be audited
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ESL 57 - Reading, Vocabulary and Critical Thinking V Credits: 0 - 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Through content area study, advanced English language learners will develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills with increased emphasis on reading skills for pre-academic students. Students will also be required to give academic oral presentations.
May not be audited.
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ESL 058 - Academic Literacy V 0
Using a communicative approach and content area study, this integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with advanced English language proficiency.
Signature required; May not be audited
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ESL 58 - Academic Literacy V Credits: 0 - 0
Using a communicative approach and content area study, this integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with advanced English language proficiency.
Faculty consent required. May not be audited.
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ESL 059 - Fluency Through Conversation V 0
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
Signature required; Students may need 3 semesters to complete the course; May not be audited; Repeatable for credit
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ESL 59 - Fluency Through Conversation V Credits: 0 - 0
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
Faculty consent required. May not be audited.
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ESL 115 - Writing and Grammar I Credits: 4
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Using a communicative approach, this integrated writing and grammar course uses a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. Meets for eight hours each week. Designed for students with beginning English language proficiency. May be repeated one time for credit.
May not be audited.
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ESL 116 - Listening and Pronunciation Skills I Credits: 2
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Focuses on the development of listening, speaking and pronunciation-related skills. Meets for four hours each week. Designed for students with beginning English language proficiency. May be repeated one time for credit.
May not be audited.
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ESL 117 - Reading, Vocabulary and Critical Thinking I Credits: 4
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Through content area study, English language learners develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary and critical thinking skills, with increased emphasis on reading related skills for pre-academic students. Meets for eight hours each week. Designed for students with beginning English language proficiency. May be repeated one time for credit.
May not be audited.
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ESL 118 - Academic Literacy I Credits: 1
Using a communicative approach and content area study, this integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with high beginner English language proficiency.
Faculty consent required. May not be audited.
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ESL 119 - Fluency Through Conversation I Credits: 1
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
Faculty consent required. May not be audited.
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ESL 125 - Writing and Grammar II Credits: 4
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Using a communicative approach, this integrated writing and grammar course uses a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. Meets for eight hours each week. Designed for students with intermediate English language proficiency. May be repeated one time for credit.
May not be audited.
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ESL 126 - Listening and Pronunciation Skills II Credits: 2
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Focuses on the development of listening, speaking and pronunciation-related skills. Meets for four hours each week. Designed for students with intermediate English language proficiency. May be repeated one time for credit.
May not be audited.
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ESL 127 - Reading, Vocabulary and Critical Thinking II Credits: 4
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Through content area study, English language learners develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary and critical thinking skills, with increased emphasis on reading related skills for pre-academic students. Meets for eight hours each week. Designed for students with intermediate English language proficiency. May be repeated one time for credit.
May not be audited.
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ESL 128 - Academic Literacy II Credits: 1
Using a communicative approach and content area study, the integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with high beginner English language proficiency.
Faculty consent required. May not be audited.
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ESL 129 - Fluency Through Conversation II Credits: 1
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
Faculty consent required. May not be audited.
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ESL 135 - Writing and Grammar III Credits: 4
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Using a communicative approach, this integrated writing and grammar course uses a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. This class meets for eight hours each week. It is designed for students with high-intermediate to advanced English language proficiency and may be repeated one time for credit.
May not be audited.
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ESL 136 - Listening and Pronunciation Skills III Credits: 2
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Focuses on the development of listening, speaking and pronunciation-related skills. Meets for four hours each week. Designed for students with high-intermediate to advanced English language proficiency. May be repeated once for credit.
May not be audited.
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ESL 137 - Reading, Vocabulary and Critical Thinking III Credits: 4
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Through content area study, English language learners develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary and critical thinking skills, with increased emphasis on reading related skills for pre-academic students. Meets eight hours each week. Designed for students with high-intermediate to advanced English language proficiency. May be repeated one time for credit.
May not be audited.
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ESL 138 - Academic Literacy III Credits: 1
Using a communicative approach and content area study, this integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with high beginner English language proficiency.
Faculty consent required. May not be audited.
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ESL 139 - Fluency Through Conversation III Credits: 1
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
Faculty consent required. May not be audited.
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ESL 145 - Writing and Grammar IV Credits: 4
Using a communicative approach, this integrated writing and grammar course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with high intermediate English language proficiency.
May not be audited.
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ESL 146 - Listening and Pronunciation Skills IV Credits: 2
At a high intermediate level, this course is designed to develop listening, speaking and pronunciation skills. Awareness of pronunciation problems will also be emphasized for the purpose of learning to self-correct when speaking.
May not be audited.
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ESL 147 - Reading, Vocabulary and Critical Thinking IV Credits: 4
Through content area study, high intermediate English language learners will develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills with increased emphasis on reading skills for pre-academic students. Students will also be required to give academic oral presentations.
May not be audited.
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ESL 148 - Academic Literacy IV Credits: 1
Using a communicative approach and content area study, this integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with high beginner English language proficiency.
Faculty consent required. May not be audited.
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ESL 149 - Fluency Through Conversation IV Credits: 1
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
Faculty consent required. May not be audited.
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ESL 155 - Writing and Grammar V Credits: 4
Using a communicative approach, this integrated writing and grammar course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with advanced English language proficiency.
May not be audited.
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ESL 156 - Listening and Pronunciation Skills V Credits: 2
At an advanced level, this course is designed to develop listening, speaking and pronunciation skills. Awareness of pronunciation problems will also be emphasized for the purpose of learning to self-correct when speaking.
May not be audited.
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ESL 157 - Reading, Vocabulary and Critical Thinking V Credits: 4
Through content area study, advanced English language learners will develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills with increased emphasis on reading skills for pre-academic students. Students will also be required to give academic oral presentations.
May not be audited.
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ESL 158 - Academic Literacy V Credits: 1
Using a communicative approach and content area study, this integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with high beginner English language proficiency.
Faculty consent required. May not be audited.
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ESL 159 - Fluency Through Conversation V Credits: 1
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
Faculty consent required. May not be audited.
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FIN 410 - Cost Accounting Credits: 4
A study of the major approaches to internal accounting issues, including flexible budgeting, cost allocation and product costing, with an emphasis on decision making, planning and control. Use of computers is included.
Prerequisite: ACCT-230
May not be audited.
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FIN 415 - Tax Accounting Credits: 4
A study of the rules and principles of federal tax preparation with an emphasis on the preparation of the individual tax return and business entities.
May not be audited.
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FIN 450 - Financial Management Credits: 3
A study of the principles and theories of business finance, including the tax environment, cash-flow analysis, working capital management, effect of financial and operational leverage, capital budgeting and cost of capital analysis.
Prerequisite: ACCT-220, ACCT-230, BUS-465, ECON-101, or ECON-102
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FIN 451 - Financial Statement Analysis Credits: 3
Financial Statement Analysis focuses on the student as a financial analyst/accountant/money manager. Students learn to 1) make the numbers tell what they need to know in decision making and give them information they can act on, 2) examine how financial statements can be manipulated to control the perceptions of investors and creditors and 3) gain knowledge to avoid such manipulation and to offer a balanced treatment of the main types of financial statements as mirrored in the real world.
Prerequisite: ACCT-220 and ACCT-230
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FIN 452 - Public Finance Credits: 3
Students learn to assess the economic burden of taxation, equity and efficiency consideration in tax design, structure and economic effects of the U.S. tax system, public budgeting and expenditure.
Prerequisite: ECON-101 OR ECON-102
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FIN 453 - Capital Markets and Money Credits: 3
Provides a thorough and comprehensive view of the whole financial system. All major types of financial institutions and financial instruments present today are discussed, along with how and why the system of money and capital markets is changing. Provides a descriptive explanation of how interest rates and security values are determined. Discusses the current and future ternds of the globalization of financial markets, the ongoing consolidation of the financial institutions sector and recent efforts to protect consumer privacy in the financial services field.
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FIN 456 - Personal Finance: Budget, Credit, Career Credits: 1
Deals with budgeting, credit and work life. The course is an introduction to the area of personal finance. Topics including goal setting, budgeting, major purchases, insurance and career decisions are touched on. Use of legal resources, wills, probate and other factors surrounding these issues are covered in a way that puts them in a context. A portion of class will be used to clarify and deal with whatever issues and questions are of interest to a particular group.
Degree completion only. May not be audited.
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FIN 457 - Personal Finance: Investment and Retirement Credits: 1
Students work through primary investment possibilities to gain an understanding of what is appropriate given a particular stage of life, income and the objectives that are desired. Preparation for retirement (how to maintain a lifestyle) and beyond (distribution of assets through one's will).
Degree completion only. May not be audited.
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FIN 458 - Personal Finance: Cash Flow Management Credits: 1
Focuses on determining personal assets by preparing balance sheets and income statements. There is some work with budgeting, along with major purchases and insurance. Internet stock investing and other topics of interest are discussed.
Degree completion only. May not be audited.
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FIN 460 - Business Finance Credits: 3
A study of the principles and theories of business finance to use cash flow, tax considerations, working capital and leverage along with capital budgeting and cost of capital analysis.
Prerequisite: MATH-120, MATH-121 OR MATH-140
Degree completion only. May not be audited.
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FIN 470 - Investment Credits: 3
An advanced course analyzing the comparative advantage of available investments. Topics include various types of financial instruments, stock markets, securities and portfolio analysis, mutual funds, interest rates and bond markets, derivative markets, portfolio management and asset allocation.
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FREN 100 - Elementary French I Credits: 4
This course is designed for people with little or no knowledge of French. The purpose of the course is to develop reading, writing, speaking and listening ability, but it will emphasize oral communication at a basic functional level in French. Classes will be conducted primarily in French.
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FREN 105 - Elementary French II Credits: 4
This course is structured for students who have completed an introductory course in French (or have demonstrated proficiency in elementary French). While communication in speaking and writing will be emphasized, all aspects of basic grammar will be reviewed. Classes will be conducted in French.
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Geography |
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GEOG 220 - Cultural Geography Credits: 3
An investigation into the human-land relationships of the world. A geographic perspective is brought to political, economic, social and environmental structures and relationships. The course includes a study of both the physical and cultural features and landscapes present in the world today, with an emphasis on understanding the effects of human modification of the natural environment.
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GEOG 321 - Cultural Geography of the Central Valley Credits: 3
An investigation into the human-land relationships of California's Central Valley. Political, economic, social and environmental structures and their relationships with the geographical features of the Central Valley will be analyzed, with an emphasis on understanding the effects of human modification of the natural environment.
Degree completion only. May not be audited.
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GER 100 - Elementary German I Credits: 4
This course is designed for people with little or no knowledge of German. The purpose of the course is to develop reading, writing, speaking and listening ability, but it will emphasize oral communication at a basic functional level in German. Classes will be conducted primarily in German.
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GER 105 - Elementary German II Credits: 4
This course is structured for students who have completed an introductory course in German (or have demonstrated proficiency in elementary German). While communication in speaking and writing will be emphasized, all aspects of basic grammar will be reviewed. Classes will be conducted in German.
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HC 310 - Health Care in the United States Credits: 3
Provides an overview of contemporary health care organizations and health care policies. Case studies address health care finance and the impact of insurance sectors on health care delivery. Pro-active health maintenance topics are considered including preventive health, underserved populations and population health issues.
Degree completion only. May not be audited.
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HC 315 - Health Care Terminology Credits: 1
Coursework includes a full review of health care terminology, from word origins to their application incorporating correct terminology in the health care setting. These settings may include, but are not limited to, administration, medicine, nursing, laboratory, radiology, dietary, education, long-term care and specialty clinics.
Degree completion only. May not be audited.
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HC 320 - Health Care Law, Regulations and Ethics Credits: 3
Ethical considerations and decision-making are introduced and reinforced through a series of health-system case studies. Professional codes of health care ethics are used as templates for addressing contemporary issues through group discussions. Students examine the intersection between law and ethics related to the health care system. Patient confidentiality mandates are explored, as well as socially challenging issues. Provider liability and a review of applicable laws, rules and regulations are also included.
Degree completion only. May not be audited.
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HC 330 - Evidence Based Health Care Credits: 3
Use evidence-based research in health care institutions to identify tools and strategies to improve performance. Quality and value of life considerations are contrasted with quantitative information.
Degree completion only. May not be audited.
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HC 340 - Social Determinants of Health Credits: 3
Students are introduced to social and behavioral health determinants through social and behavioral change models. Community health concerns and the intersections between nature/nurture risks and change dynamics are addressed. Population health and community needs (homeless, underserved, indigent, culturally diverse populations, etc.) are discussed.
Degree completion only. May not be audited.
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HC 341 - Population Health and Cultural Intelligence Credits: 3
In this course, students are introduced to social and behavioral health determinants both nationally and internationally. Population health and community needs (homeless, underserved, indigent, culturally diverse population, etc.) are discussed. This course also addresses students' competencies with global diversity related to health care delivery, including culturally based beliefs and practices. The tool of Cultural Intelligence is used to define a baseline and path for growth in the areas of learning about and growing one's ability to understand and adapt cross-culturally. Students develop and implement personalized plans for increasing their cultural awareness and competence to function effectively in diverse health care settings across social constructs.
May not be audited; Course may be repeated for credit
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HC 350 - Health Care Administration Project I Credits: 1
Individual project preparation. Students examine individual challenges and opportunities in health care administration professions through a series of self-assessment exercises. Addresses both personal and professional goals for health care administration professional advancement plans that will be developed in HC-430 HCA Project II.
Degree completion only. May not be audited.
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HC 400 - Conflict Resolution in Health Care Credits: 3
Health care environments are often full of conflict. This course explores the Anabaptist principles of peacemaking and provides a framework for conflict resolution and strategies to achieve conflict transformation in organizations.
Degree completion only. May not be audited.
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HC 410 - Global Diversity Credits: 3
Assesses students' competencies with global diversity related to health care delivery, including culturally based beliefs and practices. Students develop and implement personalized plans for increasing their cultural awareness and competence to function effectively in diverse health care settings across social constructs.
Degree completion only. May not be audited.
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HC 415 - Introduction to Financial Management in Healthcare Credits: 3
Successful organizations, whether for profit or non-profit, or government, have two things in common: a congruent and well-understood organizational purpose and a functional management team. The purpose of this introductory course is to describe the financial management of healthcare organizations within the context of organizational purpose and competent team management.
May not be audited; Course may be repeated for credit
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HC 420 - Grief, Trauma and Emergency Preparedness Credits: 3
Prepares students to address natural, technological and man-made disasters. The roles and responsibilities are identified and students review current trauma resources and interventions. The stages of grief are addressed.
Degree completion only. May not be audited.
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HC 425 - Strategic Management in Healthcare Credits: 3
The increased rate of technological, social, economic, competitive and political change is greater in health care than all other industries. Strategic management enables leaders to make sense of the change; and develop strategies to help the health care organization to be successful in an ever-changing environment.
May not be audited; Course may be repeated for credit
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HC 430 - Health Care Administration Project II Credits: 3
Individual Project Development. Students develop individual projects for health care administration professions, under the supervision of faculty mentors. Final projects are congruent with students' identified professional goals and market trends. Tangible projects lead toward health care administration professional goal identification and attainment.
Corequisite: HC-350
Degree completion only. May not be audited.
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HC 433 - Human Resources & Organizational Behavior Credits: 3
The Human Resources course consists of a survey of the human resources function within health care organizations. Students will be introduced to the legal, managerial, ethical, and social considerations involved in employment. The course will address staffing, human resources development, compensation, and labor relations. Finally, the material will look at the human resources function in the global environment. This course will focus on federal and California regulations.
Requires instructor consent; May not be audited
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HC 435 - Quality Management in Healthcare Credits: 3
Introduces students to the concepts of healthcare quality from the viewpoint of various stakeholders. Consumers' perceived value of product or services differs when modality being purchased is healthcare services. Three interconnected building blocks of quality management are introduced: measurement, assessment and improvement.
May not be audited; Course may be repeated for credit
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HC 440 - Health Care Leadership Credits: 3
Leadership theories pertinent to the health care industry are reviewed in detail. Students identify personal styles that can be aligned with effective theories to offer leadership and management promise in their career goals in health care establishments. Includes both personal leadership, critical thinking skills and the organizational structures of health care organizations.
Degree completion only. May not be audited.
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HC 441 - Emerging Leadership in Healthcare Credits: 2
This course will introduce the students to understand what it takes to be a successful leader by laying a foundation for success from experts in the field of healthcare, and who are certified healthcare administrators. Students will learn about self-awareness, emotional intelligence, how to consciously be a servant leader, and how servant leadership creates great places to work. Additionally, students will be introduced to the successful tactics used by Disney is creating an environment of quality.
May not be audited; Course may be repeated for credit
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HC 450 - Health Care Systems Administration and Information Technology Credits: 3
The fit between community needs and health care organizations is addressed. The intersections between management principles, contemporary health care systems and related economic concepts and principles are analyzed. Health care management case studies provide background material for analysis. The role of health information technology is explored.
Degree completion only. May not be audited.
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HC 455 - Healthcare Administration Project I Credits: 1
This course was designed to introduce the student to research techniques, APA formatting, research methods, and project management. It is the first course of three, in which the student will design a project, and be connected to a health care organization in the area to work as a volunteer and do a project beneficial to the organization that is non-patient related.
Requires instructor approval; May not be audited
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HC 460 - Healthcare Administration Project II Credits: 1
Take HC 455 This course was designed to reinforce student's research techniques, APA formatting, research methods, and project management. It is the second course of three, in which the student will design a project, and be connected to a healthcare
organization in the area to work as a volunteer and do a project beneficial to the organization that is non-patient related.
Requires instructor approval; May not be audited
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HC 465 - Healthcare Administration Project III Credits: 1
Take HC 455 and HC 460 This course was designed to introduce the student to research techniques, APA formatting, research methods, and project management. It is the third course of three, in which the student will design a project, and be connected to a health care organization in the area to work as a volunteer and do a project beneficial to the organization that is non-patient related.
Requires instructor consent; May not be audited
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HC 480 - Health Care Research Design Credits: 3
Capstone Project. Students learn and demonstrate effective research design and evidence-based practice. Qualitative, quantitative and comparative designs are addressed. Students choose and implement one design method, effectively gathering data, interpreting and analyzing their findings and producing recommendations based on their results.
Degree completion only. May not be audited.
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HIST 110 - Introductory Latin Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the grammar, vocabulary and syntax of the Latin language, with an emphasis on the acquisition of reading knowledge. By the end of the first semester students will read select passages from Virgil, Caesar and others. Students will also learn about the peoples who spoke Latin and the culture(s) that produced Latin literature.
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HIST 115 - Intermediate Latin Credits: 3
This course is an intermediate study of Latin grammar, vocabulary and syntax, with continued emphasis on the ability to sight read. Selected and more difficult passages from Caesar, Virgil, Martial, Horace and others will be read.
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HIST 120 - Ancient Civilizations Credits: 4
Recommended prior coursework: BIB-100 or BIB-300. A study of the beginnings of major Western and non-Western civilizations. Included are the early societies of the Near East and Africa; the ancient Hebrew, Greek and Roman civilizations; and the classical civilizations of India and China. Attention is given to the special significance of geography in the emergence of human societies; the creation of art, architecture, literature and religion; and the emergence of the ideas that became the foundation of modern civilizations.
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HIST 120H - Ancient Civilizations Credits: 4
Recommended prior coursework: BIB-100 or BIB-300. A study of the beginnings of major Western and non-Western civilizations. Included are the early societies of the Near East, India and Africa, and the Ancient Hebrew, Greek and Roman civilizations. This course convenes in a seminar style for highly motivated students, and involves a great deal of close work with primary and interpretive material. Students are the leaders of discussions and delve deeply into a special area in a culminating experience.
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HIST 122 - Western Civilization I Credits: 3
History of Western civilization from its prehistoric antecedents in the Middle East to the rise of modern European nations in the 17th century and their world-wide political, cultural and economic influence. The format will be a short-term (six-week) course with methodologies that include lecture, discussion, video and assigned readings along with an oral report.
Degree completion only. May not be audited.
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