CHD 100. INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN (3 credits)
This course introduces the child care profession including the six functional areas of the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Emphasis is placed on using positive guidance techniques, setting up a classroom and planning a schedule. Upon completion students should be able to create and modify children's environments to meet individual needs, use positive guidance to develop positive relationships with children, and promote children's self-esteem, self-control, and self-motivation.
CHD 201. CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES (3 credits)
This course is a systematic study of child growth and development from conception to early childhood. Emphasis is placed on principles underlying physical, mental, emotional, and social development, and on methods of child study and practical implications. Upon completion students should be able to use knowledge of how young children differ in their development and approaches to learning to provide opportunities that support the physical, social, emotional, language, cognitive, and aesthetic development of children.
CHD 202. CHILDREN'S CREATIVE EXPERIENCES (3 credits)
This course focuses on fostering creativity in preschool children and developing a creative attitude in teachers. Topics include selecting and developing creative experiences in language arts, music, art, science, math, and movement with required observation and participation with young children is required. Upon completion students should be able to select and implement creative and age-appropriate experiences for young children.
CHD 203. CHILDREN'S LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (3 credits)
This course surveys appropriate literature and language arts activities designed to enhance young children's speaking, listening, pre-reading, and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on development appropriateness as related to language. Upon completion students should be able to create, evaluate, and demonstrate activities which support a language-rich environment for young children.
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CHD 204. METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR TEACHING CHILDREN (3 credits)
This course introduces basic methods and materials used in teaching young children. Emphasis is placed on students compiling a professional resource file of activities used for teaching math, language arts, science, and social studies concepts. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate basic methods creating learning experiences using appropriate techniques, materials, and realistic expectations.
CHD 205. PROGRAM PLANNING FOR EDUCATING YOUNG CHILDREN (3 credits)
This course is designed to give students practice in lesson and unit planning, writing behavioral objectives, and evaluating activities taught to young children. Emphasis is placed on identifying basic aspects of cognitive development and how children learn. Upon completion students should be able to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructional practices based on knowledge of individual differences and the curriculum goals and content.
CHD 206. CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND SAFETY (3 credits)
This course introduces basic health, nutrition, and safety management practices for young children. Emphasis is placed on setting up and maintaining a safe, healthy environment for young children including specific procedures for infants and toddlers, and procedures regarding childhood illnesses and communicable diseases. Upon completion students should be able to prepare a healthy and safe environment, plan nutritious meals and snacks, and recommend referrals if necessary.
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CHD 208. ADMINISTRATION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (3 credits)
This course includes appropriate administrative policies and procedures relevant to preschool programs. Topics include local, state, and federal regulations, budget planning, recordkeeping, personnel policies, and parent involvement. Upon completion students should be able to identify elements of a sound business plan, develop familiarity with basic recordkeeping techniques, and identify elements of a developmentally appropriate program.
CHD 209. INFANT AND TODDLER EDUCATION PROGRAMS (3 credits)
This course focuses on child development from infancy to thirty months of age with emphasis on planning programs using developmentally appropriate material. Emphasis is placed on positive ways to support an infant's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. Upon completion students should be able to plan an infant-toddler program and environment which is appropriate and supportive of the families and the children.
CHD 210. EDUCATING EXCEPTIONAL YOUNG CHILDREN (3 credits)
This course explores the many types of exceptionalities found in young children. Topics include speech, language, hearing and visual impairments, gifted and talented children, mental retardation, as well as emotional, behavioral, and neurological handicaps. Upon completion students should be able to identify appropriate strategies for working with young exceptional children.
CHD 215. SUPERVISED PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: Permission of the instructor and current tuberculosis clearance.
This course provides a minimum of 90 hours of hands-on, supervised experience in an approved program for young children. Emphasis is placed on performance of daily duties which are assessed by the College's instructor and the cooperating teacher. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate competency in a child care setting.
CHD 217. MATH AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN (3 credits)
This course will provide students with information on children's conceptional development and the fundamental basic concepts of both math and science. Students will learn various techniques for planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities. Students will also learn about the integrated curriculum.
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CRJ 100. INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3 credits)
This course surveys the entire criminal justice process from law enforcement to the administration of justice through corrections. It discusses the history and philosophy of the system and introduces various career opportunities.
CRJ 140. CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE (3 credits)
This course examines both speculative and procedural law. The legal elements of various crimes are discussed, with attention given to the Alabama Code. Areas of criminal procedure essential to the criminal justice professional are covered.
CRJ 146. CRIMINAL EVIDENCE (3 credits)
This course considers the origins of the law of evidence and the current rules of evidence. Types of evidence, their definitions and uses, are covered as well as the functions of the courts regarding evidence.
CRJ 150. INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS (3 credits)
This course provides an introduction to the philosophical and historical foundations of corrections in America. Incarceration and some of its alternatives are considered.
CRJ 208. INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY (3 credits)
This course delves into the nature and the extent of crime in the United States, as well as criminal delinquent behavior and theories of causation. The study includes criminal personalities and the principles of prevention, control, and treatment.
CRJ 209. JUVENILE DELINQUENCY (3 credits)
This course examines the causes of delinquency. It also reviews programs of prevention and control of juvenile delinquency as well as the role of the courts.
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CRJ 216. POLICE ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION (3 credits)
This course examines the principles of organization and administration of law enforcement agencies. Theories of management, budgeting and various personnel issues are covered.
CRJ 220. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (3 credits)
This course explores the theory and scope of criminal investigation. The duties and responsibilities of the investigator are included. The techniques and strategies used in investigation are emphasized.
CRJ 230. CRIMINALISTICS (3 credits)
This course surveys the different techniques of scientific investigation. Emphasis is given to ballistics, photography, fingerprints, DNA, trace evidence, body fluids, casts, and the like.
CRJ 236. ADVANCED CRIMINALISTICS (3 credits)
This course covers the collection, handling, and analysis of evidence from crime scene to laboratory to courtroom. Topics include hair, fibers, body fluids, firearms, glass, paint, drugs, documents, etc. Laboratory experience may be utilized.
CRJ 280. INTERNSHIP IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (1-3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: Permission of the instructor.
This course involves practical experience with a criminal justice agency under faculty supervision. This course may be repeated with the approval of the instructor.
CRJ 290. SELECTED TOPICS--SEMINAR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (1-3 credits)
This course involves reading, research, writing, and discussion of selected subjects relating to criminal justice. Various contemporary problems in criminal justice are analyzed. This course may be repeated with the permission of the instructor.
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GEO 100. WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY (3 credits)
This course surveys various countries and major regions of the world with respect to location and landscape, world importance, political status, population, type of economy, external and internal organization and relations, and problems and potentials.
GEO 101. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY (4 credits)
A study of the distribution and analysis of the natural fortunes of the earth. Landforms, soils, water, and climate are studied. Emphasis is on human environment relationships. There is a lab.
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HIS 101. HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION I (3 credits)
This course is a survey of social, intellectual, economic, and political developments which have molded the modern western world. This course covers the ancient and medieval periods and concludes in the era of the Renaissance and Reformation.
HIS 102. HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION II (3 credits)
This course is a continuation of HIS 101; it surveys development of the modern western world from the era of the Renaissance and Reformation to the present.
HIS 201. UNITED STATES HISTORY I (3 credits)
This course surveys United States history during colonial, Revolutionary, early national, and antebellum periods. It concludes with the Civil War and Reconstruction.
HIS 202. UNITED STATES HISTORY II (3 credits)
This course is a continuation of HIS 201; it surveys United States history from the Reconstruction era to the present.
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IDS 115. FORUM (1 credit)
In this course, credit is given in recognition of attendance at academic lectures, concerts, and other events. IDS 115 requires attendance at designated events which are chosen from various lectures, cultural events, and programs given at the College or in the community. IDS 115 may be repeated for credit.
IDS 200. SCHOLAR BOWL (1 credit)
PREREQUISITE: Permission of the instructor.
This course offers the student preparation, practice, and participation in the College Scholars Bowl Program and competition. IDS 200 may be repeated for credit.
IDS 299. DIRECTED STUDIES IN LEADERSHIP (1-2 credits)
PREREQUISITE: Permission of the instructor.
This course provides training and experience in leadership techniques and practice. Students are required to serve in leadership positions on campus or in the community. IDS 299 may be repeated for credit.
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ORI 100. ORIENTATION TO COLLEGE (1 credit)
This course aids new students in their transition to the institution, exposes new students to the broad educational opportunities of the institution, and integrates new students into the life of the institution.
ORI 103. (IDS 110.) ORIENTATION (MASTER STUDENT) (2 credits)
This course helps students develop practical knowledge and skills toward a successful college experience, both academically and personally. Topics include: time, reading, memory, notes, tests, diversity, thinking, writing, relationships, health, and career planning.
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PHL 106. INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of philosophy. The literary and conceptual approach of the course is balanced with emphasis on approaches to ethical decision making. The student should have an understanding of major philosophical ideas in an historical survey from the early Greeks to the modern era.
PHL 206. ETHICS (3 credits)
This introduces the student to the basic concepts, types, and schools of moral theory, and illustrates how these may be applied to contemporary moral and ethical questions in academic, professional, and social endeavors.
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POL 211. AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: Permission of the instructor.
This course surveys the background, constitutional principles, organization, and operation of the American political system. Topics include the U.S. Constitution, federalism, civil liberties, civil rights, political parties, interest groups, political campaigns, voting behavior, elections, the presidency, bureaucracy, Congress, and the justice system. Upon completion students should be able to identify and explain relationships among the basic elements of American government and function as more informed participants of the American political system.
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PSY 106. CAREER EXPLORATION (1 credit)
This course is designed for students to explore potential career fields. This course includes an assessment, through testing of strengths and weaknesses, general information about careers and job skills, value and decision making techniques, and a career research.
PSY 200. GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)
This course is a survey of behavior with emphasis upon the psychological processes. This course includes the biological bases of behavior, thinking, emotion, motivation, and the nature and development of personality.
PSY 210. HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: PSY 200.
This course is the study of the psychological, social, and physical factors that affect human behavior from conception to death.
PSY 230. ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: PSY 200.
This course is a survey of abnormal behavior and its social and biological origins. The anxiety related disorders, psychoses, personality disorders, and mental deficiencies will be covered.
PSY 260/BUS 271. STATISTICS FOR THE SOCIAL SCIENCES (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to the basic statistical concepts, measures, and techniques used in social science research and report writing. It includes both descriptive and inferential statistics.
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RDG 083. DEVELOPMENTAL READING I (1-4 credits each)
PREREQUISITE: Compass Placement Score of 0-34.
This course is designed to assist students whose placement test scores indicate serious difficulty with decoding skills, comprehension, vocabulary, and study skills.
RDG 084. DEVELOPMENTAL READING II (1-4 credits each)
PREREQUISITE: RDG 083 or Compass Placement Score of 35-49..
This course is designed to assist students whose placement test scores indicate serious difficulty with decoding skills, comprehension, vocabulary, and study skills.
RDG 085. DEVELOPMENTAL READING III (1-4 credits each)
PREREQUISITE: RDG 084 or Compass Placement Score of 50-69.
This course is designed to assist students whose placement test scores indicate serious difficulty with decoding skills, comprehension, vocabulary, and study skills.
RDG 111. CRITICAL READING FOR COLLEGE (2 credits)
PREREQUISITE: Compass Placement Score of 70-100.
Advanced comprehension skills, including analysis and evaluation. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate comprehension and analysis and respond effectively to material across disciplines.
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SOC 200. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to the vocabulary, concepts, and theory of sociological perspectives of human behavior.
SOC 208. INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY (3 credits)
This course delves into the nature and extent of crime in the United States as well as criminal delinquent behavior and theories of causation. The study includes criminal personalities, principles of prevention, control, and treatment.
SOC/CRJ 209. JUVENILE DELINQUENCY (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: SOC 200.
This course examines the causes of delinquency. It also reviews programs of prevention and control of juvenile delinquency as well as the role of the courts.
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