AccountingACC 101Financial Accounting3.00This course will focus on a comprehensive introduction to financial accounting concepts, techniques, rules, and utilization. Students will develop an understanding of exactly what financial accounting seeks to accomplish and how accurate accounting gives critical insight into the operations of a business. Topics include: the different types of accounting systems, the way that business activity generates accounting data, the appropriate way to record that data, how to categorize that data into financial statements, how to generate financial ratios from the data, and how accounting info can drive management decision making and communicate corporate health to stakeholders.AccountingACC 102Managerial Accounting3.00This course will focus on managerial accounting concepts, techniques, rules, and utilization. Students will analyze and interpret accounting data to get a deeper look at the firm's operations and determine what activities really drive profitability. They will learn how to use that data to generate operating plans that best utilize a businesses’ strengths and minimize its weaknesses. Topics include the different approaches to cost accounting, the value chain, cost/profit analysis, operational budgeting, performance measurement, and capital budgeting. Prerequisite(s): ACC 101.After School EducationASE 220Prin of Positive Youth Development3.00This course will focus on an overview of youth development premises, principles, and practices that will serve as a theoretical and practical framework for building quality programs that aim to help develop, not "fix," young people. Students will be introduced to the history of youth development and the context from which current practices emerge, core competencies necessary for all youth workers, and the services, opportunities, and supports that contribute to positive developmental youth outcomes. Course content will also include an overview of adolescent development, building cultural competence and methods of empowering youth to become active members of their communities. This course is based on the nationally accepted Advancing Youth Development training created by the Academy for Educational Development. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ASE 255, ENG 101, PSY 101, & SOC 101. After School EducationASE 255Intro to After School Care & Educ3.00This course will focus on an overview of the knowledge and skills necessary to implement a developmentally appropriate after school program for children ages five through twelve. The term "after school care" refers to programs outside of school time, including before and after school, vacation, and summer. These programs assume responsibility for student safety, promote positive child and youth development, or extend educational support to children, youth, and families in a program operating under state approval or licensing authority. This course examines established quality standards and best practices and their practical application to daily program practices. Topics covered include child development, social/emotional climate, health and safety, physical environment, curriculum planning, and program management in after school care. This course is a pre-requisite for all other After School Education courses. (Formerly: ECE 255.)After School EducationASE 260Program Environ & Curric Dev in ASE3.00This course will focus on exploring standards and best practices in the development, planning, and facilitation of the program environment, activities, and curriculum of after school programs that serve children in elementary and middle school. Emphasis will be placed on developmentally appropriate programming that links curriculum content with developmental learning goals and outcomes. (Formerly: ECE 260.) Recommended Prerequisite(s): ASE 255.After School EducationASE 265Child & Adolescent Development3.00This course will focus on exploring the principles and theories of normal child growth and development from birth through adolescence, focusing on ages 5-15. The course will focus on the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive domains of development and their application to after school programs, well-known theories of development, developmental milestones, the internal and external influences of culture, family and the community on child and youth development, and the developmental assets children and youth need to succeed. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ASE 255.After School EducationASE 270Supervision & Leadership in ASE3.00This course will focus on exploring the qualities and tasks associated with management, supervision, and leadership roles in after school education programs. Administrative standards will be applied in the development of sound policy and procedure. Emphasis will be placed on understanding leadership styles, differentiating between the skills and various roles of leaders and managers, and developing the skills needed to be an effective supervisor. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ASE 255.After School EducationASE 315Positive Guid for Children & Youth3.00This course will focus on well known theories and basic concepts associated with positive guidance and positive discipline as developed by Alfred Adler, Rudolf Dreikurs, Thomas Gordon, and others. Topics include understanding individual temperaments in children and adults, linking positive guidance to school-age development, using a wide range of positive guidance strategies to address individual needs and characteristics, exploring causes of misbehavior, identifying and addressing causes of conflict in school-age programs, and using class meetings to promote problem solving and building a classroom community. Students will also investigate the use of positive guidance strategies with children with special needs and disabilities and with those who exhibit challenging behaviors such as escalating anger, aggressiveness, and bullying. (Formerly: ASE 215). Prerequisite: ENG 101, ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite: ASE 255. After School EducationASE 399After School Education Practicum3.00This practicum is for students who wish to complete their field experience requirements for the Credential in After School Education. The student will be required to complete 240 supervised hours of work at an after school program.Students should take ASE 398 OR ASE 399 depending upon their experience or by permission of the instructor. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, ASE 255, ASE 260, ASE 265, & ASE 270.After School EducationASE 499Child & Youth Development Capstone3.00This capstone course will focus on allowing students to demonstrate fulfillment of the various outcomes of their Child and Youth Development concentration courses. Each student will complete the capstone project to demonstrate that the student understands clearly his or her concentration, has mastered the content of the selected field(s) of study, and can synthesize and apply what he or she has learned. The capstone project may take one of several formats: a research paper, scholarly essay, portfolio, presentation of creative work, business plan, case study, or any other mode appropriate to the student’s interest and experience. A minimum grade of “C” must be earned to meet the requirements of the concentration. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their concentration to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Alternative Route to CertARC 001Infant/Toddler Methods0In this 12 week fall module, ARC candidates will describe major milestones in infant and toddler development. ARC candidates will learn to relate development to curriculum; design appropriate schedules and environments for infants and toddlers; discuss issues and strategies for relating to and supporting children with special needs and discuss strategies for working with families both at home and in an early childhood setting. There will be three weekend, full-day, face-to-face (FTF) classes associated with this module. One FTF class is held at the UCONN Lab School in Storrs. ARC candidates will complete the infant/toddler assessment #3 during this module, which is required to meet certification requirements. The new Early Learning and Development Standards will be introduced to students throught the module. (Formerly Titled: Infant & Toddler Methods & Pre K; ARC 710 Infant/Toddler Methods)Alternative Route to CertARC 002Preschool and Kindrgarten Methods0In this 12 week Fall module, ARC candidates will study how preschoolers grow and develop; relate development to curriculum; support interactions; learn the role of play; learn how classroom management techniques, as well as work on effective environments for preschoolers and learn types of program models in early childhood and transition to and effective kindergarten curricula. There are three required weekend classes for this module. ARC candidates will complete preK/K assessment #3 during this module, which is required to meet certification requirements. The Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) is introduced to students throughout the module. (Formerly Titled:Preschool and Kindergarten Methods; ARC 715 Methods 2: Preschool/K)Alternative Route to CertARC 005Early Childhood Language and Lit0In this 8 week Spring module, ARC candidates will learn the major milestones of development; incorporate language arts into the preschool curriculum; learn intervention strategies for children with special needs; support linguistic diversity; describe the process of language acquisition; describe strategies to support early literacy development in preschool; identify and support children in kindergarten at risk for reading difficulties; and, describe strategies for providing family literacy programs. Three weekend sessions are required: one session will be held at the UCONN Lab School in Storrs. (Formerly Titled: Special Topics III; Language and Literature 2: Preschool and Kindergarten; and also Language and Literacy; ARC 716: Language and Literacy)Alternative Route to CertARC 006Infant/Toddler Sp Needs & Assmnt0In this 12 week Spring module, ARC candidates will identify and discuss major factors that place children at risk for developmental delays; discuss issues and strategies in providing care for children with special health care needs; describe strategies for adopting the environment; and, summarize the rights of families and children with special needs under IDEA part B and C. Three full-day weekend classes are associated with this module. (Formerly Titled: Language & Literature I & II, Special Needs, Behavior & Ethics; Also Titled: Special Topics and Special Topics I; ARC 711)Alternative Route to CertARC 007Preschl and Kind Sp Needs and Asmnt0In this 15 week Spring module, ARC candidates will identify and discuss factors that place children at risk for developmental delays; learn conditions associated with developmental delays; discuss issues and strategies in providing care for children with special health care needs; describe strategies for adopting the environment; and, summarize the rights of families and children with special needs under IDEA part B and C. Three weekend classes are required for this course. Candidates will complete assessment #6 during this module. (Formerly Titled: Special Topics IV; Special Needs 2: Preschool/K; Preschool Special Needs & Assessment; ARC 717 Pre-K/K Observation and Assessment)Alternative Route to CertARC 008Internship Assessments0In this 15-week Spring module, ARC candidates will be required to complete a 4-week, 140-hour field experience in an approved early childhood program that will broaden their background. Candidates will also be observed three times during their program year in their place of employment by a skilled observer to offer suggestions to increase their skill level. Additionally, candidates will work on the edTPA certification assessment. (Formerly Titled: Portfolio and Fieldwork Session II; ARC 714)Alternative Route to CertARC 009Ethics0In this 5 week summer module, ARC candidates will learn about major State and Federal laws affecting the profession. Discuss ethical issues in ECE; study the major standards of the ECE profession. (Formerly: ARC 718: Ethics and Professionalism)Alternative Route to CertARC 010Challenging Behaviors0In this 5 week summer module, ARC candidates will delve into the factors affecting children with challenging behaviors, risk and protective factors affecting them, prevention strategies, how to work with families of challenging children, and much more. The module will culminate with the development of a positive behavior support plan. There will be at least one weekend, full day class associated with this module. (Formerly: ARC 707)American StudiesAMS 499American Studies Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the American Studies concentration and should be taken in the student's last semester. Students must have completed thirty credits of their concentration courses prior to taking the course. The goal of the course is to integrate the knowledge gained in the American Studies concentration courses. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite: ENG 101, ENG 102.AnthropologyANT 102Cultural Anthropology3.00This course will focus on the study of human beings around the world. The goal is to understand what it means to be human by exploring the similarities and differences of human cultures. Students will examine how people organize their work, bring meaning to their lives, create families, resolve disputes, and exercise power over each other. The course will explore some methods anthropologists have used to study culture, recent changes in their theories of culture, and the ethics of studying others.AnthropologyANT 499Anthropology Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the Anthropology concentration and should be taken in the student's last semester. Students must have completed thirty credits of their concentration courses prior to taking the course. The goal of the course is to integrate the knowledge gained in the Anthropology concentration courses. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.BiologyBIO 105Nutrition3.00This course will focus on the functions of Macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein and fat) and Micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) and how they are digested, absorbed, and metabolized. The relationships between nutrition and wellness/disease, energy intake and energy expenditures, weight control, physical activity and diets will be examined. Food safety and food biotechnology will also be covered in this course. Students will analyze their own diets based on the material covered in the course. PowerPoint software may be required for group projects. Recommended Prerequisite(s): High school Biology. BiologyBIO 110Biology 1 with Lab4.00This course will focus on a survey of the foundations of biological diversity. It is intended for non-science majors. The student will gain an understanding of the basic concepts of in biology such as Mendelian inheritance, evolution, genetic engineering, information flow from DNA to RNA to protein, the relationships among organisms, and how they interact with the environment. This course cannot be used toward Biology concentration, and cannot be taken by students who have taken a biology course at another institution.BiologyBIO 120Genetics with Lab4.00This course will focus on human genetics. The student will acquire an understanding of the basic concepts in inheritance in order to solve simple genetic problems and recognize common misconceptions regarding human heredity. The student will be able to describe the structure and replication of DNA and its role in protein synthesis in order to understand the chemical basis of genetics and the use of DNA in genetic engineering and biotechnology. This course cannot be used toward Biology concentration. Recommended Prerequisite(s): High school Biology or BIO 110. BiologyBIO 130Human Biology with Lab4.00This course will focus on the structure and function of the human organism and the issues facing humans in today's world. It is intended to give students a better understanding of our place in nature. Emphasis will be placed on the biochemical, cellular, tissue, organ, and organ-system levels of development. The online lab emphasizes the application of scientific method, basic laboratory methods, and principles of human anatomy and physiology. This lab component will parallel the lecture content and use cooperative learning and technology in laboratory activities. This course cannot be used towards the Biology concentration. BiologyBIO 212Anatomy & Physiology3.00This course will focus on the structure and functions of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems of the human body. The human body organ systems covered in the course are integumentary, skeletal, muscular, respiratory, endocrine, nervous, lymphatic, immune, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Diseases and disorders of the organ systems and their treatments are also emphasized. Prerequisite(s): BIO 130.BiologyBIO 215Pathophysiology3.00This course will focus on a basic study of the functioning of human body organ systems, their disorders, and diseases. This includes symptoms, causes, diagnosis, diagnostic tests, treatment and management, and invasive and non-invasive surgical techniques. Other topics include pharmacology and commonly used drugs, the genetic basis of diseases and disorders, and the use of gene therapy in curing them. The role of nutrition as a cause and treatment of diseases is also highlighted. (Formerly: BIO 414.) Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, & BIO 212.BiologyBIO 311Cell Biology3.00This course will focus on both the structural and physiological aspects of normal and abnormal cell functioning. Students will investigate key specialized molecular functions that cells perform, such as metabolism, growth, communication, replication, dysfunction, and death. Current research methods and technology will also be investigated. Prerequisite(s): BIO 110, CHE 101, ENG 101, & ENG 102.BusinessBUS 120Business Law3.00This course will focus on the aspects of law which affect businesses. It covers fundamental elements of the legal system, and uses professional negligence as the vehicle for demonstrating the system of judicial precedent. Other topics include the essentials of establishing and performing simple contracts and the remedies available in the event of a breach, the essential characteristics of the various forms of business relationships, and the nature of property, instruments and devices.BusinessBUS 201Business Statistics3.00This course will focus on introducing students to the concepts, methods, and statistical tools used in making business decisions. The goal of this course is to present opportunities for students to learn how to perform various business analyses for interpreting data and providing writing results to support business planning and decision making. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MAT 100 (may be taken concurrently) BusinessBUS 250International Business3.00This course will focus on providing an overview of globalization and examining the utility and adaptability of core business functions within a global context. Other topics include the fundamentals of international trade, foreign direct investment, international finance, international human resource management, international operations management, outsourcing, decision making in the multinational enterprise, international management, and corporate strategies.BusinessBUS 341Risk Management & Insurance3.00This course will focus on the basic concepts in risk management and insurance, legal principles in risk and insurance, personal property and liability risks, commercial property and liability risks, and life and health risks. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, & FIN 210 or HCA 211.BusinessBUS 499Business Administration Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the Business Administration Major and should be taken in the student’s last semester. The goal of the course is to apply and synthesize all previous course learning to manage organizations strategically. This capstone course will address the causes of an organization’s success or failure. The course will require students to examine all business functions of an organization and harmonize prior learning from other program courses. Students will apply this learning to real-world cases and create a mock organization. Students in this course apply core concepts of business techniques to address key challenges facing businesses and to propose plausible solutions involving multiple business functional areas. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their major to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, ACC 101, ACC 102, BUS 120, FIN 210, ITE 101, MGT101, MKT 220, & MGT 315.ChemistryCHE 101Chemistry with Lab4.00This course will focus on general chemistry via asynchronous online discussions, presentations and demonstrations. Lab theory and skills will be a combination of online discussion and a home lab. Students taking the lab will be required to sign a waiver. This course cannot be used towards the Chemistry concentration. Recommended Prerequisite: High school Algebra. CommunicationCOM 101Speech Communication3.00This course will focus on intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public speaking. Students will acquire theory and develop skills in gender communication, workplace communication, interviewing, informative speaking and persuasive speaking.CommunicationCOM 102Intro Language & Comm Development3.00This course will focus on an overview of the normal process of language and communication development and its relationship to social, physical, psychological, and cognitive developmen. The components of phonology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics will be presented.CommunicationCOM 103Stndrds & Prct for SLPAs in the Sch3.00This course will focus on the professional issues related to the role of the Speech Language Pathology Assistant in providing services in the educational setting. Topics covered will include the legal and policy framework for school services, ethical practice, supervision, collaboration, scheduling, service delivery models, data collection, advocating, professional development, resources, and professional trends. Observation reports are a required part of this course. (Formerly Titled: Speech & Language Services in the School Setting.) Prerequisite(s): COM 102.CommunicationCOM 112The Art and Joy of Communication1.00Words Matter – The power, fun and influence of words, expression and humor in everyday correspondence and composition. This course is designed to focus on elevating all of your communication skills – writing, conversing, and corresponding – by stimulating the exploration of your creative mind-set. We will tap into your innovative, thoughtful, intelligent, and humorous potential. The real (maybe hidden) you: eloquently expressive, sublimely jubilant, sagely introspective, and outrageously fecund. My goals are to enrich and empower your communication abilities, enabling you to correspond and articulate fluently and expressively. With panache! To enjoy the art – and enormous fun – of communication. Pre-requisite: ENG 101 CommunicationCOM 206Methods of Interv for Speech Disord3.00This course will focus on a general overview of the anatomy and physiology of the speech production mechanism. Speech delays and disorders covered include phonology, voice, fluency, and feeding and swallowing disorders in preschool and school aged children. Students will be taught specialized instruction and evidence-based interventions used for remediation and or compensatory strategies. This course will prepare Speech/Language Pathology Assistants for their role in providing assistance to children with these disorders in educational settings. (Formerly Titled: Speech Disorders and Interventions.) Prerequisite(s): COM 102, COM 103 CommunicationCOM 306Methods of Interv. for Lang. Disrds3.00This course will focus on a general overview of the language disorders and hearing disorders in preschool and school age children and their subsequent evidenced-based interventions. This course will also examine the link that language disorders and hearing loss have to literacy development. Conditions requiring augmentative and alternative communication will be covered as well multicultural differences in language development. This course will prepare Speech Language Pathology Assistants for their role in providing services to children with language Impairments, hearing impairments, and to children who use augmentative and alternative communication devices and/or systems. (Formerly Titled: Language Disorders & Interventions.) Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.CommunicationCOM 307Language & Literacy Development3.00This course will focus on the linguistic components of literacy development and the significant role that both speech and language play within this development. Students will examine characteristics of delayed and disordered literacy development, and their link to speech and language development. Students will examine each of the 5 components of language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics) as they relate to literacy development. Students will be exposed to evidence-based intervention methods for delayed and disordered literacy development and the role of the speech language assistant within the prevention and intervention processes. Prerequisite(s): COM 102, COM 103, ENG 101, & ENG 102. CommunicationCOM 308Language & Comm Develop in Autism3.00This course will focus on an overview of the nature and complexities of Autism Spectrum Disorder and its characteristics, including the core skills necessary for social, communication, and literacy development. Students will examine evidence-based interventions for this population and will create a variety of support tools proven effective for individuals with autism. Prerequisite(s): COM 102, ENG 101, & ENG 102.CommunicationCOM 326Organizational Communication3.00This course will focus on the importance of communication and relationships in creating a productive work environmen. Topics include non-verbal communication, constructive feedback, dealing with anger, and resolving conflict. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.CommunicationCOM 399Speech & Lang Pathology Practicum3.00This course will focus on the application of supervised clinical practice procedures as required of a speech and language pathology assistant in an educational setting. This practicum course is designed to provide supervised learning experiences and application for foundation skills essential to working effectively as a speech and language pathology assistant. Students are expected to demonstrate speech language pathology assistant competencies under the graduated guidance of the course instructor and the site speech language pathologist supervisor. Students will examine theoretical concepts, reflect on, and analyze their practicum experiences in-class as they continue to examine their role as speech language services in the school setting. Prerequisite(s): COM 102, COM 103, COM 206, COM 306, COM 307, & COM 308 . CommunicationCOM 499Communication Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the Communication concentration and should be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their concentration to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. The goal of the course is for students to integrate the knowledge gained in the Communication concentration courses. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Computer Sci./Cyber SecurityCSS 146Legal Issues/Information Security3.00This course will focus on an overview of the legal processes involved in implementing and maintaining an e-commerce website. In addition, the course examines security issues involved in maintaining a web or intranet/internet site and potentials for misuse. Prerequisite(s): ITE 145. Computer Sci./Cyber SecurityCSS 198Special Topic in Computer Science3.00Special Topics course in Computer Science. This lower level course may be taken for credit multiple times under different topics.Computer Sci./Cyber SecurityCSS 230Managing Risk Information Systems3.00This course will focus on the broad topic of risk management and how risk, threats, and vulnerabilities impact information systems. Areas of instruction include how to assess and manage risk based on defining an acceptable level of risk for information systems. Elements of a business impact analysis, business continuity plan, and disaster recovery plan will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ITE 145. Computer Sci./Cyber SecurityCSS 245Security Policies & Implem. Issues3.00The course will focus on security policies that can be used to help protect and maintain a network, such as password policy, e-mail policy and Internet policy. Topics also include organizational behavior and crisis management.Prerequisite(s): ITE 145.Computer Sci./Cyber SecurityCSS 345Auditing IT Infrastrct for Complnc3.00This course will focus on the principles, approaches, and methodology in auditing information systems to ensure compliance with pertinent laws and regulatory provisions, especially in the context of information systems security (ISS). Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, ITE 145, and ITE 220.Computer Sci./Cyber SecurityCSS 346Access Controls,Authentication &PKI3.00This course will focus on the concept of access control to information systems. Applications, authentication, and accounting for end users and system administrators will be covered. In addition, security controls for access control including tokens, biometrics, and use of public key infrastructures (PKI) will be covered. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, and ITE 145. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ITE 220 Computer Sci./Cyber SecurityCSS 347Security Strtgs in Wndws OS/Appl3.00This course will focus on security implementations for various Windows platforms and applications. Areas of study involve identifying and examining security risks, security solutions, and tools available for various Windows platforms and applications. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, and ITE145. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ITE 220.Computer Sci./Cyber SecurityCSS 348Security Strategies in Linux OS/App3.00This course will focus on the securing of Linux platforms and applications. Areas of study include identifying and examining methods of securing Linux platforms and applications and implementing those methods. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, and ITE145. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ITE 220.Computer Sci./Cyber SecurityCSS 435Fundamentals of Network Security3.00This course will focus on an introduction to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and firewalls for securing a network. Various network security related issues are introduced and examined. Different types of VPNs for securing data in an organizational setup are discussed along with the benefits and architecture of a VPN and how to implement a VPN. Other topics include the utility of firewalls in tackling security problems, and the limitations of a firewall. In addition, instruction is also given on how to construct, configure, and administer a firewall, as well as the functionality of a firewall. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101; ENG 102, and ITE 145. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ITE 220. Computer Sci./Cyber SecurityCSS 436System Forensics, Invest and Rspns3.00This course will focus on examining the fundamentals of system forensics, i.e.: what forensics is, an overview of computer crime, and the types of laws that affect forensic investigations. A significant part of the course is devoted to examining the tools, techniques, and methods used to perform computer forensics and investigations. Students will learn how to collect, preserve, analyze, and document all types of digital evidence, from computers running various operating systems, mobile devices, e-mail, and more. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, and ITE 145. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ITE 220.Computer Sci./Cyber SecurityCSS 437Hacker Tech,Tools/Incident Handling3.00This course will focus on an introduction to hacking tools and incident handling. Areas of instruction include various tools and vulnerabilities of operating systems, as well as the software and networks used by hackers to access unauthorized information. This course also addresses incident handling methods used when information security is compromised. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102 , and ITE 145. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ITE 220 Computer Sci./Cyber SecurityCSS 438Scrity Strtg for Web Aps & Soc Ntw3.00This course will focus on how internet and web-based applications have transformed the way businesses, organizations, and people communicate. With this transformation comes new risks, threats, and vulnerabilities for web-based applications and the people who use them. This course presents security strategies to mitigate the risk associated with Web applications and social networking. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, and ITE145. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ITE 220.Computer Sci./Cyber SecurityCSS 448Cyberwarfare3.00This course will focus on the cyberwarfare landscape, offensive and defensive cyberwarfare techniques, and the future of cyberwarfare. It also addresses military doctrine and strategies, intelligence operations, and cyberwarfare-related laws and ethics. Students will be exposed to many cybersecurity technologies, processes, and procedures that help to protect endpoints, networks, and data. They will also learn how to identify and analyze threat and vulnerabilities, and create appropriate mitigation strategies. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, and ITE145. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ITE 220.Computer Sci./Cyber SecurityCSS 490Cybersecurity Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the Cybersecurity major. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their major to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. This course serves as a comprehensive assessment of knowledge and skills in information systems and cybersecurity. Activities include research into selected security problems and planning, designing and implementing security solutions for a user organization. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101; ENG 102 and ITE 145. Computer Sci./Cyber SecurityCSS 499Computer Science Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the Computer Science concentration and should be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their concentration to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. The goal of the course is for students to integrate the knowledge gained in the Computer Science concentration courses. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Criminal JusticeCRJ 101Criminal Justice3.00This course will provide a practical understanding and general overview of the American criminal justice system. Students will be introduced to the major law enforcement agencies and their history, including the organization and function of the police, prosecution, corrections, and court systems.Criminal JusticeCRJ 210Forensic Science3.00This course will focus on the basic principles and uses of forensic science in the American system of justice. It covers crime scene investigation, collection and categorization of physical evidence, the physical properties of glass and soil, instrumental analysis, hair, fiber and plant evidence, forensic serology, arson evidence, DNA evidence, fingerprints, tool and firearm marks, and document and voice analysis. Students will gain a basic understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the forensic sciences as they are presently practiced. This course cannot be used towards science concentrations.Criminal JusticeCRJ 215Criminology3.00This course will focus on the principles and concepts of criminal behavior including criminological theories and typologies, the nature, distribution and extent of crime, and the legal and societal reactions to crime. The objectives of the course are to develop the ability to engage in focused, systematic thinking and written expression about criminal behavior, and to draw correlations between actual criminal activity and theoretical models. (Formerly: CRJ 310.)Criminal JusticeCRJ 315Race, Class & Gndr in Crim. Jst. Sy3.00This course will focus on a thorough and critical examination of meanings, history, correlations, and consequences of serious forms of social inequalities and arbitrarily assigned privileges, particularly based on social class and race/ethnicity in the American criminal justice system from a criminological perspective. Implications will be made for inequalities based on gender biases as well. Prerequisite(s): CRJ 215, ENG 101, & ENG 102.Criminal JusticeCRJ 325Ethics in Criminal Justice3.00This course will focus on the basic ethical concepts and issues that arise in various aspects of the field. Students will explore and form an understanding of the concepts of morality, fairness, equity, and justice as they relate to policing, the courts, punishment, and policy making. Through the use of case studies, current events, and discussion, students will be able to develop a familiarity with the cause and effect of ethical decision making. Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101, ENG 101, & ENG 102.Criminal JusticeCRJ 335Victimology3.00This course will focus on contemporary developments in the field of victimology, its conceptual boundaries, its basic concepts and literature, its subfields and role as a field of study within criminology and criminal justice. The historical and emerging roles of victimology as a field of study are examined and discussed in depth. Special attention is paid to apply learning objectives with respect to each student's personal experiences with the human dimensions of victimization. This course also deals with analysis of contemporary programs and trends in the criminal justice system's response to victims. Prerequisites: CRJ 101, ENG 101, & ENG 102.Criminal JusticeCRJ 340Sexual and Domestic Violence3.00This course will focus on the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual violence, trauma informed crisis counseling, and the basics of advocacy. Students will examine contributing factors, review victim/perpetrator profiles, and evaluate community responses. Laws/legislation related to the protection of the person and the community also will be considered. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, & CRJ 101.Criminal JusticeCRJ 355Mental Health/Sbstnc Abuse in CRJ3.00This course will focus on general problems created by illegal use of narcotics and dangerous substances, with emphasis upon classification, description and history of drugs, etiology of addiction, extent of drug use and its relationship to criminal behavior and methods of control. This class will analyze mental disorders such as schizophrenia, personality disorders, brain damage, mentally ill and their role in in criminal behavior. In addition, the course will identify different types of treatment which includes community based, family support, and peer networks. Prerequisite(s): ENG101, ENG102, CRJ101. Criminal JusticeCRJ 360Homeland Security &Criminal Justice3.00This course will focus on the evolving roles of law enforcement and homeland security. An overview will be presented on the all-hazards approach to emergency management, as well as efforts to align preparedness, incident management, and emergency reponse plans from various agencies (federal, state, local, tribal, private sector and non-governmental). Students will review and discuss the various strategies specific to law enforcement, including an examination of the terrorist events of September 11 in the context of what roles law enforcement should play in preventing and responding to terrorism and the aftermath of an event. The course will also survey other dimensions of homeland security, such as critical infrastructures, maritime security, and the ramping up of air security. Students who have taken PSA 360 should not take this course. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, & CRJ 101.Criminal JusticeCRJ 405Victim's Rights and Services3.00This course will focus on the role of the victim’s advocate and the victim’s participation in criminal justice decision making and various restorative justice initiatives. In examining this role, students will specifically analyze the impact of court policies and practices on victims with mental health or substance abuse disorders. Students will also be asked to consider the types and patterns of family and sexual violence to prevention and punishment practices and policies. While distinguishing between ethical and unethical behavior in the criminal justice field, students will be required to apply victims’ rights to criminal case scenarios and explain how victims can be assisted with dealing with the effects of crime and the criminal justice system. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102, & CRJ 335.Criminal JusticeCRJ 495Criminal Justice Major Capstone3.00This course is designed to allow students to integrate knowledge acquired during previous courses taken as part of the criminal justice major. In this course students will create an original, scholarly work synthesizing knowledge gained regarding criminal justice theories, methodology and systems and apply same to a contemporary issue, policy or problem in the field of criminal justice that is relevant to the student’s concentration within the major. Students graduating with a concentration in Victim Advocacy will be required to focus their research on a topic specific to that field. Students will work independently with support and input from student colleagues and the professor as well as engage in threaded discussions regarding current topics grounded in relevant criminal justice literature. Prerequisites: ENG 101 & ENG 102 and students must have completed most of their program courses and take this course in their last semester. Academic Counselor approval is required to register. Early ChildhoodECE 101Intro to Early Childhood Education3.00This course will focus on the history, theory, philosophy, and goals of early childhood education. Topics include the role of the teacher and of the environment as they influence student learning, a variety of early care and education programs, typical developmental characteristics, and what it means to be an Early Childhood Professional. This includes the Code of Ethical Conduct, as well how to meet the needs of individual children, including those with special needs.Early ChildhoodECE 176Hlth,Safety & Nutri: Birth to Eight3.00This course will focus on a comprehensive overview of current philosophies and developmentally appropriate practices related to health, safety, and nutrition for young children ages birth through eight years old. Students investigate a variety of effective strategies and available resources to promote healthy lifestyles, safety, and nutrition guidelines within the context of an early childhood educational setting. Themes include: inclusion, diversity, and the importance of being culturally, linguistically, and individually sensitive of our children and families. The course also explores child abuse, with an emphasis on the teachers' role as mandated reporters, as well as nutritionally sound menus and the importance of food safety.Prerequisite(s): ECE 101, ECE 217, ECE 247, and ECE 222 or ECE 261Early ChildhoodECE 189CDA Preparation0This is a non-credit course that is only open to students preparing to apply for the CDA Credential through the Council for Professional Recognition in Washington, D.C. Through active weekly discussions and submission of assignments, students will prepare the resource collection, the competency statements and the professional philosophy statement required for the CDA Professional Portfolio in for either the Infant/Toddler, Preschool or Family Child Care endorsement. At the end of this course, students will be prepared to apply for the CDA Credential and to take the CDA exam.Early ChildhoodECE 205Diversity & Ethics in ECE3.00This course is designed for students who work or are preparing to work in early childhood education. Students taking this course will develop an historical and contemporary understanding of diversity and anti-bias teaching practices focusing on the United States. Participants will examine the meaning of culture, race, ethnicity, language, gender, families and how those concepts influence identity and school experience. Students will review the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and consider strategies for affirming diversity in the early childhood classroom. Early ChildhoodECE 210Observ & Assess in EC Programs3.00This course will focus on an overview of observation and assessment of children in the early childhood classroom. The course covers the purpose, tools, and methods of observation and assessment in the early childhood setting. Students will explore the use of various observation tools and methods and the interpretation of observational data for the purpose of planning, guidance, teacher response, and family involvement. The ethics of observation is also discussed. NOTE: Student should be a regular teaching practitioner in an early childhood setting.Early ChildhoodECE 215Behavior Mgt in Early Childhood3.00This course will focus on the behaviors seen in children from birth through age eight, as well as practical ideas to help children build self-esteem, develop self control, identify problem behaviors, and recognize potential causes. Prerequisite(s): ECE 101. Recommended Prerequisite(s): A course in child development. Early ChildhoodECE 217The Exceptional Learner3.00This is an introductory methods course for students learning to work with young children with disabilities. The course provides an overview of special needs children and their families, including types of disorders, treatments for disorders, and how relationships with parents provide an integral role in ensuring early intervention occurs. Students will learn laws related to special education and how the process for referral works. By the end of this course, students should understand inclusion and be able to both design classroom environments as well as utilize effective strategies that are supportive of inclusive teaching. Field experience required: 5 hours. Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 and ECE 247 Early ChildhoodECE 222Curriculum Young Child: Meth/Technq3.00This course will explore developmentally appropriate practices and strategies as they relate to an early childhood curriculum cycle that promotes each child’s growth and learning across all developmental domains. Students will review how to create caring environments in which children will thrive. Students will discuss their roles as planners of the curriculum cycle and environment, observers of children, and facilitators of achievement in a self-directed learning environment. They will apply culturally-sensitive, cross-curricular methods of teaching that are based on typical developmental stages, observations, and the individual needs of the children. They will consider intentionality and the appropriate use of child-guided and adult-directed experiences. Students will become reflective practitioners who use supportive questions and statements while providing powerful interactions with each child. Students will plan activities that are aligned with the CT Early Learning Development Standards. Prerequisite(s): ECE 101, ECE 217, and ECE 247.Early ChildhoodECE 231Early Language & Litrcy Development3.00This course serves as an introductory methods course in early childhood language and literacy development. Students explore the development of language from birth-age 8 and learn effective strategies for promoting language in the early childhood years. Students plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities to support language development for all children. Students also learn how to create literacy-rich environments for the purpose of supporting young children in developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills that will support them in developing into capable and competent communicators prepared to enter elementary school grades. Field experience required: 10 hours. Prerequisite(s):ECE 101, ECE 176, ECE 210, ECE 217, ECE 247 , and ECE 222 or ECE 261. Early ChildhoodECE 247Child Development: Birth to Eight3.00This course will focus on an examination of development from prenatal through the early childhood years (to age eight). The course will explore current theory and research of early childhood development and how to translate this into practice in the lives of young children today. The developmental domains of cognitive, physical, and social/emotional are studied from an ecological perspective. Students will consider developmentally appropriate practices for children's diverse and individual differences, including special needs, gender, age, and multicultural dimensions. Observations required.Early ChildhoodECE 250Admin & Supervision in ECE Programs3.00This course will focus on the development and administration of early care and education programs for ages birth through eight years. Best practice, quality programming, and program evaluation are examined. Management and leadership skills addressed include: leadership and advocacy, human relations, self awareness, staff management, family and community, public relations and marketing, educational programming, regulatory/legal requirements, and fiscal management. Early childhood skills and knowledge topics include: child development, curriculum and instructional methods learning environments, health, safety and nutrition, classroom guidance, children with special needs, and professional development.Early ChildhoodECE 261Infant/Toddler Care: Methods & Tech3.00This course will focus on both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to create an infant/toddler curriculum in an inclusive environment. It provides information on how the playful interaction of infants/toddlers with their surroundings helps them to discover what the world is made of, how it works, and what they can do with their emerging skills. Students learn how the routines and organization of a child’s inside-outside environment facilitate a child’s learning. The successful student will demonstrate knowledge of program planning and implementation, as well as an understanding of the role of the physical environment in creating quality development programs for typical and atypical infants and toddlers. Prerequisite(s): ECE 101, ECE 217, and ECE 247. Early ChildhoodECE 299Early Childhood Education Practicum6.00This six (6) credit course consists of an on-ground practicum of 200 hours of supervised field work, an ongoing field journal, three video tapings of classroom performance, a practicum paper and a phone conference. Within the field work practicum students will demonstrate ability to: a) apply knowledge of child development theory and approaches; b) engage in classroom management; c) plan, organize, and implement daily routine and learning activities independently; d) work as part of a team and e) reflect on professional growth related to classroom teaching practices. Only Charter Oak State College matriculated students may register for this course. The practicum enables students who work in or do extensive volunteering in an early childhood education setting to earn credits for this experience. A minimum of 200 hours will be required and must be completed in one location prior to applying for the practicum credits and completing the assessment process. Students must obtain advisor approval prior to enrolling in practicum. 100 pre-practicum field experience hours are required for approval. Students are asked to complete the Practicum Application 30-45 days prior to the start of the course. Field Experience: 200 hours. Prerequisites: ENG101, ENG102, ECE 176, ECE 210, ECE 217, ECE 231, and ECE 222 or ECE 261.Early ChildhoodECE 304Adv Lang & Literacy: Infant/Toddler3.00This course will focus on language and literacy development specifically in infants and toddlers. It is designed to provide students with knowlege of the early social, cognitive, and linguistic foundations of literacy and effective strategies that support beginning language/literacy learning by infants and toddlers. Emphasis is placed on the role of families and other important adults in creating learning opportunities in the context of everyday activities and routines. The course also addresses the broader family context and individual difference factors, such as culture and disability as they relate to beginning language and literacy learning. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify, plan, implement and evaluate appropriate beginning language and literacy experiences for infants and toddlers and their families. Prerequisite(s):ENG 101, ENG 102, ECE 101, ECE 210, ECE 231, ECE 247Early ChildhoodECE 320Global Perspectives in ECE3.00This course will focus on examining early childhood education in seven diverse countries, Australia, Finland, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Republic of Korea, Singapore, England, and Italy. Students will compare how the countries’ history and values frame policies and programs for young children, with specific emphasis on curriculum methods and practices. Special consideration will be given to understanding the pedagogical practices of Reggio Emilia, Italy and how those practices can be implemented in the US.Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and ENG 102Early ChildhoodECE 325Personnel Mgt in Prog for Children3.00This course will focus on providing program administrators and supervisors with an understanding of the development of human resources in an early childhood setting. The course will provide an in-depth look at personnel management in the early childhood environment. Students will explore recruitment, orientation and development, motivation and supervision of employees. Personnel policy development and procedures will be examined. Prerequisite(s): ECE 101, ENG 101, & ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, and ECE 250.Early ChildhoodECE 326Finance in Early Childhood Programs3.00This course is designed for early childhood administrators or those preparing for an administrative position in an early care and education program. The course analyzes the principles of human resources and financial management including budgets and financial reports; quality programming and financial considerations; and raising revenue. The course helps develop a deeper understanding of the relationships between staffing and financing in the multiple aspects of a quality early childhood program. programming. Both center-based administrators as well as family child care providers taking this course will learn how the finances of a program can influence decisions in all areas of programming. Note: Some assessments will require students to be currently employed by an early care and education setting and/or have access to the financial documents of the program. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102, and ECE 250.Early ChildhoodECE 330Math, Science, and Tech Young Child3.00This course focuses on early mathematical and science content and concepts that are relevant to young children during the first five years of life. The course is designed to teach students effective strategies to recognize and promote mathematical development and science inquiry in all young children. Students will explore what mathematics and science looks like for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and learn specific ways to facilitate young children’s mathematical development. Students will practice what they are learning through a variety of assignments, including direct interactions with young children. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify opportunities for mathematics and science learning throughout the curriculum, observe and assess young children’s developing mathematical and science knowledge, plan experiences that focus on specific math and science concepts, and use a variety of strategies and materials to promote children’s interests and abilities in mathematics and sciences. The course also infuses the relevance of and best practices related to technology into its content.Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, ECE 101, ECE210, ECE 217, and ECE 222 or ECE 261.Early ChildhoodECE 335Adv Methods ECE/Special Ed- Pre K-K3.00This course will focus on principles of learning, curriculum development, and relationships in conjunction with ongoing observation, assessment, and intentional teaching. The course examines the roles of play and active exploration in designing developmentally appropriate learning experiences for all children and addresses guiding children’s behavior. The course emphasizes the role of families in children’s learning and supports students’ development as reflective practitioners and intentional teachers. Students will observe two separate classrooms; one must be an inclusive preschool special education classroom and the other either an NAEYC community based preschool program OR a Kindergarten classroom. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they can meet this requirement. Prerequisite(s): ENG101, ENG102, ECE 101, ECE 210, ECE 217, and ECE 222. Early ChildhoodECE 350History of Montessori Education3.00This course will focus on helping students understand the philosophy which guides the Montessori Method. A historical and comparative perspective of leading Early Childhood theorists will allow for a deep understanding of how Maria Montessori formulated her philosophy and classroom materials. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Early ChildhoodECE 351Advanced Leadership ECE Programs3.00This course identifies the challenges of leadership in early care and education. Emphasis is placed on comparing leadership styles. Ethical principles as they relate to children, families, teachers, and the community will be reviewed. Students will be given tools to enhance their leadership skills and their ability to think creatively, analyze critically, and manage knowledge effectively as it relates to current trends and issues. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, and ECE 250. Early ChildhoodECE 399Child Studies Practicum6.00This course will focus on an on-ground practicum of 200 hours of supervised field work, an ongoing field journal, three video tapings of classroom performance and a practicum paper and a phone conference. Within the field work practicum students will demonstrate: a) their ability to apply their knowledge of child development theory and approaches; b) their ability to engage in classroom management; c) their ability to plan, organize, and implement daily routine and learning activities independently; and d) their ability to work as part of a team. Only Charter Oak State College matriculated students may register for this course. The practicum enables students who work in or do extensive volunteering in an early childhood education setting to earn credits for this experience. A minimum of 200 hours will be required and must be completed in one location prior to applying for the practicum credits and completing the assessment process. Students must find and obtain approval for their own practicum setting. Students are asked to complete the Practicum Guidelines at the beginning of the course. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, ECE 101, ECE 210, ECE 217, ECE 231, and ECE 222 or ECE 261.Early ChildhoodECE 450Montessori Literacy Model3.00This course will focus on comparing the traditional Montessori Method of teaching language and literacy with the current public school system's method based on best practices. Students will critically and systematically examine comparable components of reading instruction in the public sector based on current research as contrasted with Montessori practices. This examination will not only look at reading instruction, but also the appreciation of literature. Prerequisite(s): ECE 101, ENG 101, ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite(s): An ECE Literacy and/or Montessori Language course.Early ChildhoodECE 494ECE Major-ECTC Capstone6.00This course is for students pursuing the Early Childhood Teacher Credential (ECTC) focus of the ECE Major. This course will focus on both the culminating practicum and capstone project/paper. The fieldwork component of the course consists of an on-ground practicum of 200 hours of supervised field work, an ongoing field journal, three video tapings of classroom performance and a practicum paper, and a phone conference. Within the field work practicum students will demonstrate: a) their ability to apply their knowledge of child development theory and approaches; b) their ability to engage in classroom management; c) their ability to plan, organize, and implement daily routine and learning activities independently; and d) their ability to work as part of a team. For the Capstone component of this course the student will demonstrate fulfillment of the various outcomes of the ECTC concentration courses. Each student will complete the capstone project to demonstrate that the student understands clearly his or her concentration, has mastered the content of the selected field of study, and can synthesize and apply what he or she has learned. The capstone project may take one of several formats: a research paper, scholarly essay, portfolio, case study, or any other mode appropriate to the student's interest and experience. A minimum grade of "C" must be earned on this project to meet the requirements of the concentration. Students must have completed all ECE core courses (27 ECE credits), pre-practicum field experience hours, and passed all key assessments prior to taking this course. Prerequisite(s): ECE 101, ENG 101, ENG 102, ECE 176, ECE 247, ECE 210, ECE 205, ECE231, ECE 217, PSY 301 and SOC 350.Early ChildhoodECE 495Early Childhood Education Capstone3.00In this 3-credit capstone course, students demonstrate fulfillment of the various outcomes of the major in Early Childhood Education specific to the concentrations in Infant/Toddler, Preschool and Montessori. Each student will complete the capstone project to demonstrate understanding of the methodology related to their chosen concentration. The capstone project is an independent research project and includes the following components; writing a proposal, developing a research plan, review the existing literature in the concentration area, presenting the project and evaluating the project for final outcomes. A minimum grade of ‘C’ must be earned to meet the requirements of the major. Prerequisites: Early Childhood core and concentration courses (Advisor approval required). Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG102, ECE 101, ECE 176, ECE 247, ECE 210, ECE 205, ECE 231, ECE 217, PSY 301, and SOC 350.Early ChildhoodECE 499Child Studies Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the Early Childhood and Child Studies concentration in the Generla Studies Major and should be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their concentration to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course.The goal of the course is for the student to integrate the knowledge in the Child Study concentration courses. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ECE 101, ENG 101, ENG 102Earth ScienceESC 120Astronomy3.00This course will focus on an introduction to astronomy for non-science majors. Topics covered include the night sky, light and telescopes, the solar system, the lives of stars, and the origin and structure of the universe. To be successful in this course, students should have competency in solving algebraic formulas. Recommended Prerequisite(s): High school algebra.Earth ScienceESC 121Astronomy Lab1.00This icouese will focus on an algebra-based astronomy experience for non-science majors. To be successful in this course, students should have competency in solving algebraic formulas. Recommended Prerequisite(s): High school algebra and ESC 120 (may be taken concurrently).EconomicsECO 103Macroeconomics3.00This course will focus on a survey of macro-economic theory with emphasis on resource allocation in a mixed enterprise economy. The concentration of the course is on the operation of the market mechanism, the role of government and labor, national income determination and accounting, monetary and fiscal policy, and neoclassical synthesis. (Formerly: ECO 102.)EconomicsECO 104Microeconomics3.00This course will focus on the fundamentals of microeconomics. It introduces basic microeconomic concepts and analysis, the interaction of supply and demand, theories of the firm and individual behavior, opportunity costs, positive and normative economics, tradeoffs, comparative advantage, marginal analysis, efficiency & equity, and market failure. The course emphasizes the invisible hand and price system, as well as the importance of incentives and resource allocations. (Formerly: ECO 101.)EconomicsECO 410Global Economics3.00This course will focus on the global economy. It analyzes how the international economy is integrated, assesses the effectiveness of different trade organizations such as the WTO, examines the theory of comparative advantage and the modern trade theory, analyzes intra-industry trade, analyzes the impact of protectionism such as tariffs on global trade. The course also examines the impact of international trade on labor and the environment, the balance of payments, exchange rates and the exchange rate systems, open economy macroeconomics, past international financial crises, NAFTA, and the impact of the European Union on the global economy. Prerequisite(s): ECO 103, ENG 101, ENG 102.EconomicsECO 499Economics Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the Economics concentration and should be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their concentration to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. The goal of the course is for the student to integrate the knowledge gained in the Economics concentration courses. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.EducationEDU 100Intro to Paraprofessional Training3.00This course will focus on an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the educational paraprofessional. Learning outcomes are based on levels one and two of the National Paraprofessional standards, and include information on behavior techniques, communication, legal issues, instructional strategies, and roles and responsibilities.EducationEDU 101Behavior Strategies/Paraprofession3.00This course will focus on providing students with specific strategies to prevent and manage challenging student behaviors while maintaining a safe and positive school climate. Learning outcomes are based on the National Paraprofessional standards, Levels 1-3. Students are provided with numerous modes of learning, including lecture, group discussion, activities and classroom observations to assist them in learning and demonstrating the content of working with students with behavioral difficulties. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101.EducationEDU 102Exceptional Learners/Paraprofession3.00This course will focus on providing students with knowledge about the types of disabilities and the behavioral and instructional supports used for working with special needs students. Common terms and acronyms of the special education process are also identified. Learning outcomes are based on the National Paraprofessional Standards Levels One, Two, and Three and include information on the important role paraprofessionals have in supporting school success. Students will be provided with numerous modes of learning, including lecture, group discussion, application activities, and classroom observations to assist them in learning and demonstrating the content of the Exceptional Learners course. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101.EducationEDU 103Autistic Learner & Assistive Tech3.00This course will focus on providing students with current information on Autism and on how to embed assistive technology in student learning plans. Strategies to work with students with autism and to use assistive technology for all students will be discussed. Learning outcomes are based on the National Paraprofessional standards, Levels 1-3. Students are provided with numerous modes of learning, including: lecture, group discussion, activities and classroom observations to assist them in learning and demonstrating the content of working with students with behavioral difficulties. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101. EducationEDU 104Paraprofessional Internship3.00This course will focus on the completion of an internship, which is a requirement to earn a paraprofessional certificate. An internship is performance-based and enables you to earn credit by demonstrating that you have knowledge and competencies required for a paraprofessional and that you can apply your knowledge in actual situations. Your internship site may be your place of work or the site of an extensive volunteer experience. A minimum of 120 hours will be required in one setting during the 15-week internship. You should not apply for the Charter Oak internship until you have completed a minimum of 12 credits in paraprofessional education. It is through your courses that you will gain much of the theoretical knowledge that you will be expected to apply during the internship assessment process. Prerequisite(s): EDU 100, EDU 101, EDU 102 and EDU 103.EducationEDU 305Autism Spectrum Disorder3.00This course will focus on Autism and Asperger's Disorder, including chartacteristics of these disorders, associated learning styles, communication weaknesses, and various intervention strategies. The course will also help the learner make sense out of why individuals with Autism spectrum disorders behave the way they do, and cover what the learner can do to enhance more appropriate behavior. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Engineering StudiesEGR 499Engineering Studies Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the Engineering Studies concentration and should be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their concentration to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. The goal of the course is for the student to integrate the knowledge gained in the Engineering Studies concentration courses. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.EnglishENG 101English Composition 13.00This course will focus on the relationship between reading and writing. From readings, writings, and discussions, the student will discover that writing is a process of inventing, planning, drafting, reading critically, revising, editing, and proofreading. When writing essays using such patterns of development as narration, description, compare/contrast, cause/effect, and argumentation/persuasion, the student will also see the importance of considering purpose, audience, tone, point-of-view, organization, and development.EnglishENG 102English Composition 23.00This course will focus on continuing the development of essential skills learned in ENG 101. Students will also learn and practice the various techniques of argumentation/persuasion, working on their own and with a peer partner. Emphasis in this course is on longer and more substantive essays as well as a research paper. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101.EnglishENG 198Special Topics in English3.00This course will focus on the examination of basic literary concepts in a variety of genres and forms.This course may be taken for credit multiple times under different topics.EnglishENG 202Survey of Literature3.00This course will focus on a variety of genres and styles of literature. Students will read short fiction, a novel, poetry and stage plays in order to enjoy a full, deep understanding of literary elements (plot, setting, point of view, etc.). Students will learn to appreciate how these elements translate across genres. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.EnglishENG 209Survey of American Literature3.00This course is a survey of American literature over the last century, beginning with the Modernist period and the first World War. Through readings of fiction, poetry, drama, and essays, students will be introduced to major authors and significant movements in American literary history. Authors will be selected from a variety of cultural traditions in the United States. As the course moves into later readings, there will be a consideration of how individual authors respond to and diverge from the traditions and influence of those who came before. Throughout, the identification of what is specifically “American” about American literature will be a central focus. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, and U.S. History isstrongly recommended.EnglishENG 298Special Topics in English3.00Special Topics course in English. This lower level course may be taken for credit multiple times under different topics. Prerequisites:ENG 101, ENG 102.EnglishENG 300Mark Twain & His Times3.00This course will focus on Mark Twain's writings from the "Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" through "Life on the Mississippi," "Huck Finn," "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court," "Pudd'nhead Wilson," and later writings. Special attention will be paid to American democratic vision, technology, Victorian society, and racism. The relation between humor, ethics, and American idealism will be stressed. Students will also read selections from Twain's travel books and short stories. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.EnglishENG 301Power Writing3.00This course will focus on specific tools for organizing, writing, and editing. The tools are practical applications, not theory, and relate directly to writing needs. Models are reviewed and participants develop editing skills systematically to gain reader satisfaction. Topics include hard references for clarity, ruthless phrase cutting for simplicity, KISS and word choice for reader acceptance, inventive mapping for organization of complex writing tasks, and formatting for effectiveness. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101.EnglishENG 302World Literature for Children3.00This course will focus on a survey of literature available to children around the world, starting with folk and fairy tales and moving to modern novels. The course will consider cultural assumptions about childhood, and differences among the literatures and countries. Special consideration will be given to illustration and translation of literature into English. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.EnglishENG 303American Novel3.00This course will focus on a survey of important American novels. The reading ranges from the earliest American novels to more contemporary ones. The claim of greatness varies for each novel; some are important in the history of the United States, some for their themes, and some are 'firsts" in a number of ways. The course will consider a variety of cultures in the United States. Throughout, the identification of the "American-ness" of the American novel will be a central focus. Resources for further study of American literature and history will be identified. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.EnglishENG 304American Short Story3.00This course will focus on an intensive study of the American short story. The reading ranges from works by Washington Irving, Hawthorne, and Poe, to contemporary writers like Annie Proulx, Edwidge Danticat, Mary Gaitskill, and Tim O'Brien. Many other major American authors will also be studied, including Twain, Chopin, Cather, Hemingway, Faulkner, Fitzgerald, Baldwin, and Carver. The course will consider a variety of cultures and viewpoints but will stress the uniquely American nature of the readings. Criticism and commentary by some of the authors will also be considered. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.EnglishENG 305Science Fiction3.00This course will focus on an intensive study of science fiction. The reading ranges from works by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mary Shelley, and H. G. Wells, to contemporary authors like Orson Scott Card and P. D. James. Other authors will be studied, including Huxley, Asimov, Bradbury, Heinlein, Dick, and LeGuin. The course will consider the history of science fiction, the "mad scientist," dystopian societies, science fiction as a means of anticipating the future, and the impact of science on society. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.EnglishENG 306Understand Culture Thru Literature3.00This course will focus on recent novels, short stories, and memoirs from around the world. In an age when the continents are increasingly linked by shared communication, travel, media and commerce, it might seem that we also share a single global culture. The reality is far more complex. The class examines how local and traditional cultural identities are expressed, negotiated and interrogated in texts by Asian, South American, African, Middle Eastern, and Australian authors. Throughout, the clash between diverse cultures in the contemporary world will be a central focus. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 & ENG 102. EnglishENG 319Literary Theory3.00This course surveys the major literary theories of the 20th and 21st centuries as it applies to both literature and culture. Theories include Deconstruction, Queer theory, Feminist theory, postcolonialism, Critical Race Theory, Postmodernism, and the ideas of Michel Foucault. The course is organized by theoretical concepts and how they are applied to literature and culture. Readings are by theorists, scholars and practitioners in the field of literary and critical theory. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102EnglishENG 320Shakespeare3.00This course is a focused examination and study of William Shakespeare, his life and a selection of some of his greatest works. His sonnets which include those addressed to a young man and those addressed to a mysterious women will be analyzed for their structure and themes. A play from each of major classification of his collection of classical dramas will be read and criticized for their relevance and meaning as examples of the enduring popularity of Shakespeare’s works. Prerequisites: ENG101, ENG102 EnglishENG 398Special Topics in English3.00Special Topics course in English. This upper level course may be taken for credit multiple times under different topics. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.EnglishENG 499Literature Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the Literature concentration and should be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their concentration to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. The goal of the course is for students to integrate the knowledge gained in the Literature concentration courses. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.FinanceFIN 210Financial Management3.00This course will focus on basic finance. Major emphasis is placed on financial statements and ratio analysis, working capital management, capital budgeting. stocks and bonds evaluation, and financial planning and forecasting. Prerequisite(s): ACC 101.Fine ArtsFAR 110Introduction to Film3.00This course will focus on learning how to watch films actively and critically. Through a study of American films, students will acquire a working knowledge of American film history from the silent era, recognize and use the basic technical and critical vocabulary of motion pictures, understand how the technology of the cinema relates to film art, and enhance their ability to think, speak, and write critically in an increasingly visual and technological culture.Fine ArtsFAR 330Women in Film3.00This course will focus on "women and film" in an international perspective. The course will examine selected films with regard to the representation of women on screen, women's filmmaking as critical practice, and issues in feminist film theory and criticism. The course includes perspectives on Hollywood cinema, independently produced American, and international films. Students will learn how to analyze films. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Fine ArtsFAR 398Special Topics in Fine Arts3.00Special Topics course in Fine Arts. This course may be taken for credit multiple times under different topics. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Fine ArtsFAR 499Fine Arts Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the Fine Arts concentration and should be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their concentration to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. The goal of the course is for students to integrate the knowledge gained in the Fine Arts concentration courses. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Foreign LanguageFLN 398Special Topics in Foreign Language3.00This course is an in-depth study of various aspects of foreign language. This course may be taken for credit multiple times under different topics. Students wishing to register must contact their advisor. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Foreign LanguageFLN 499Foreign Language Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the Foreign Language concentration and should be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their concentration to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. The goal of the course is for the student to integrate the knowledge gained in the Foreign Language concentration courses. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102.GeographyGEO 101World Regional Geography3.00This course will focus on introducing the discipline of geography, which links human societies and natural environments, through the examination of the individual characteristics and interconnectedness of the eleven regions of the world. Perspectives from physical, political, historical, economic, and cultural geography are used to describe and characterize the individual regions.GeologyGLY 124Physical Geology3.00This course will focus on an introduction to the structure of the earth and the natural processes that have shaped its surface and interior over geologic time.Health Care AdministrationHCA 101Healthcare Systems and Admin3.00This course will focus on surveying the American health care system, while examining types of health care providers and the skill set needed to support industry change, e.g., organizational leadership, patient services management, budgeting and planning, marketing, health information technology , industry trends, public policy, ethics, and the impact of the global economy on the delivery of health care. (Formerly: HCA 201, HCA 301: Health Care Systems in the United States).Health Care AdministrationHCA 105Medical Terminology3.00This course will focus on medical terminology, with an emphasis on recognizing, evaluating, and deducting meanings of medical words by applying word-building rules. Study will be directed to define word parts and apply word-building rules to form words from suffixes, prefixes, and roots in the combining form. An additional focus of study will be to define and use words pertaining to the various sub-specialties of medicine.Health Care AdministrationHCA 201HC Quality Concepts & Principles3.00This course will focus on information and historical trends for some of the most important issues and challenges in health care quality. This course will provide the knowledge base and the tools required by the novice health care manager seeking to expand his/her scope of responsibilities. This course is also intended for more experienced health care managers who are seeking to expand their repertoire of resources to effectively and confidently do the job. Topics include definitions of quality in health care, dimensions of quality care and performanc (including outcomes, overuse, and underuse), variation in practice patterns, errors and threats to patient safety, service flaws, and forms of waste such as data sources, costs, causes, and remedies. (Formerly titled: "Health Care Systems in the U.S.")Health Care AdministrationHCA 211Healthcare Finance3.00This course will focus on the managerial aspects of financial analysis. It includes analysis of financial statements, costs, capital projects, and working capital, Medicare, Medicaid, changes and rate setting under reimbursement schedules, budgeting, ROI methodology, forecasting, and strategic planning. (Formerly: FIN 211). Recommended Prerequisite(s): ACC 101.Health Care AdministrationHCA 301Contemporary Ethical Issues in HCA3.00This course will focus on an examination of the contemporary ethical issues that arise in the context of health care. This ncludes such issues as informed consent, termination of life support, research ethics, genetics and cloning, reproductive technologies, and professional ethics. The course will also include an introduction to main ethical principles, codes of ethics, and ethical theories that are relevant to understanding and resolving ethical problems/issues. It will also examine current political issues such as the impact of finances which may have an effect on the health care decision-making process, with a focus on the ethical implications of health care policies and decisions. (Formerly: PHIL 301). Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Health Care AdministrationHCA 311Healthcare Economics3.00This course will focus on how microeconomic theory can be used to understand the operation of health care markets, and analyze various problems and issues relating to health economics, including international comparisons. The course will review and analyze the Affordable Care Act and its impact on the current and future health care economics. Current political issues will also be addressed as they relate to health care economics. (Formerly: ECO 401, ECO 311). Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Health Care AdministrationHCA 325Technology in Healthcare3.00In this course, students will explore the prominent technologies and systems that are changing healthcare and the management of healthcare organizations. The electronic health record, mobile health, telehealth, patient portals, and diagnostic technology will be covered. Students will explore how data analytics is changing the way management and care decisions are being made. Related legislation will also be discussed, along with healthcare reform and the future of healthcare technology. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102Health Care AdministrationHCA 330Terrorism/Disaster Mgt for HC Admin3.00This course will focus on various aspects of terrorism and emergency management. It will also cover the responsibilities of the health care administrator, manager, or leader responsible for facility preparedness, employees, and staff in any disaster situation. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, HCA 101.Health Care AdministrationHCA 350Transcultural Competency in HCA3.00This course will focus on exploring the importance of transcultural competencies as standards of care in health service organizations. The long-term goal of cultural competency in health care delivery is to decrease disparities in health outcomes. The national standards for transcultural competency, are as promulgated by the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health Care (CLAS) and The Joint Commission. The CLAS standards (U.S. Department and Health Services, 2000, 2007, 2013), recommend health care organizations ensure cultural competence of the professional staff. Specific accreditation standards developed by JCAHO support the tenets of the CLAS standards (The Joint Commission, 2014). The course premise is that patients and families will more likely seek care and support care regimens where the health care is delivered in a facility that is sensitive and responsive to their particular values, beliefs, practices, and where language services are available that support effective communication. Units in the course offer basic information on the general characteristics and traditions of several cultural and religious groups while cautioning the student not to stereotype, over-generalize, nor to characterize all members of a cultural or ethnic group as alike. Transcultural principles and application to health care organizational environments are explored. The role of health care administrators in facilitating culturally competent environments is integrated to assist students in gaining knowledge of formulating policies and procedures to reach such organizational goals. The course emphasizes cultural competence as an ongoing journey - not an end point. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Health Care AdministrationHCA 399Health Care Adminstration Practicum3.00This course wll focus on allowing students tol gain hands-on experience in a health care organization. A minimum of 240 hours for the 15 weeks is required. Students already employed in the field may complete the fieldwork at their place of employment, but in a different role than they currently fulfill. Charter Oak State College will assign a faculty consultant to assess the student's work. Students will be responsible for arranging the practicum and submitting a proposal for approval prior to the start of the course. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Health Care AdministrationHCA 401Regltry & Accred Agenc Requ for HCO3.00This course will focus on examining the regulatory and accrediting environments and discussing the difference between them as they apply to health care organizations. Topics will include HIPPAA regulations, corporate compliance, regulating bodies and accrediting agencies, and current legal and political health care issues. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Health Care AdministrationHCA 411Health Care Law3.00This course will focus on the issues that arise where state and/or federal law and the American health care system intersect. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Health Care AdministrationHCA 450Leadership in HCA3.00This course will focus on the role of leadership in health care administration. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Health Care AdministrationHCA 499Health Care Administration Capstone3.00This is the required capstone course in the Charter Oak State College Health Care Administration concentration and should be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their major to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course.Health care is a complex and evolving industry that requires distinction in its management from senior leaders to frontline or new managers. The capstone course is a culmination of the Health Care (HCA) Administration program that sets the groundwork for this course. This course requires students to broaden their knowledge by synthesizing program content to health care decision-making, multidisciplinary collaboration, and evidence based management practices to achieve high quality, patient satisfaction, and fiscally sound operations. The primary objective of will be to advance the comprehension and collaboration of health care administration through practical applications to prepare students to assume managerial responsibilities in one of the many types of health care settings. It is expected students think comprehensively, strategically, and demonstrate command of the health care program content through critical thinking and problem solving, use the language of the health care industry, and apply industry principles and/or theories to contemporary health care issues through high quality academic and professional writing and critical thinking.This course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. (Formerly titled: Strategic Managament in HCA Capstone.) Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Health Care AdministrationHCA 505Legal & Ethical Iss in Healthcare3.00This course provides a framework for analysis of legal and ethical issues in the provision of healthcare. This course is an overview of health law issues and includes the conceptual foundations for societal, institutional, and individual dilemmas in healthcare delivery and the legal aspects of clinical and financial decision-making. It covers government regulation including legal constraints, liability, negligence, patient rights, confidentiality, as well as, corporate and administrative responsibility.Health Care AdministrationHCA 515Leadership & Strat Plan Healthcare3.00This course will provide students with an overview of the foundational principles of leadership including motivation, team building, power and politics, leadership tools and ethics. The focus of the course is on resource assessment, changing regulatory and other factors that influence the health services environment, and the impact this has on the strategic planning process. The course provides extensive practice with techniques and tools for strategic planning in health administration.Health Care AdministrationHCA 520Healthcare Marketing3.00This course is designed to build innovative, customer-centric thinking and investigates the decision-making processes of marketing leaders operating within complex and competitive health care settings. Marketing concepts and strategies are presented relative to the development, implementation, and successful management of dynamic health care organizations.Health Care AdministrationHCA 525Community Health Concepts3.00This course is a comprehensive analysis of the U.S. health care delivery system including the interface with the public health system from a systems approach. Trends for the application of economic theory and concepts to the analysis and formulation of both managerial decisions and healthcare policy will be studied. This course covers topics such as approaches to measure the health status of populations and systematic approaches to managing and improving specific populations’ and nations’ health status. Emphasis will be on the distribution of health within a population, the determinants that influence the distribution, and the policies and interventions that impact them.Health Care AdministrationHCA 605Management & Supervision Healthcare3.00This course focuses on the operations management and the strategic implementation of programs. It provides students with an overview of the foundational principles of management, including management thinking, planning, motivational theories, strategies, cost and revenues, effective management teams and effective management behavior in health care and the health care systems in the United States. This course focuses on the role of Management and Supervision in Health Care Administration.Health InformaticsHIF 530Healthcare Informatics & Technology3.00This course examines conceptual and theoretical foundations of business management principles and practices essential to health informatics. This course provides the fundamentals of health data management and the role of Electronic Health Records (EHR) and other clinical informatics applications in healthcare organizations. Emphasis is given to clinically transformative technologies which include fundamental knowledge of the concepts of health informatics and how technology can be used in the delivery of health care. The intent is to increase the student’s capacity for the design, configuration, use and maintenance of informatics interventions that improve health care delivery in order to deliver cost-effective and quality health services.Health InformaticsHIF 615Information Technology Project Mgt3.00This course will lay a solid foundation of concepts and solutions that support the planning, scheduling, controlling, monitoring & completing a project utilizing project management tools. Weaving through the project management life cycle, it will provide guidelines and steps involved in the key project phases – initiating, planning, executing, controlling & monitoring & closing. Emphasis is given to the role of a project manager while exploring effective project management tools. Students will explore project management with a practical, hands-on approach through case studies and exercises.Health Information ManagementHIM 115Principles of Health Inform Mgt3.00This course will focus on investigating the importance of the medical record in the health care system. Students will discover the profession of Health Information Management and the many different roles and credentials that are possible in this career path. Professional membership associations and codes of ethics will be explored. Topics will include: purpose, format, content, and accuracy of health records; ownership of health information; access, retention and destruction; privacy and confidentiality; indexes and registries, and legal requirements including HIPAA. Students will learn how medical coding is dependent on the quality of patient health information. An exploration of paper records vs. electronic health records will be included. (Formerly titled: Medical Records Science. Formerly numbered: HCA 115). Prerequisite(s): ENG 101.Health Information ManagementHIM 200Health Information Systems3.00This course will focus on the use of electronic information systems in healthcare. It integrates medical administrative and clinical record management and computer technology for performing common medical practice functions. The course covers computer hardware and software components, network and World Wide Web technologies, decision support systems, health information standards, information system acquisition or in-house development, implementation, evaluation, user training, and maintenance. Students get hands-on experience of electronic health record creation, updating, maintenance, and utilization to gain proficiency in the use of Electronic Health Record (EHR).Health Information ManagementHIM 205Reimbursement Methodologies3.00This course will focus on reimbursement methodologies used in all healthcare settings as they relate to national billing, compliance, and reporting requirements. Topics include prospective payment systems, billing process and procedures, charge master maintenance, regulatory guidelines, reimbursement monitoring, and compliance strategies and reporting. Upon completion, students should be able to perform data quality reviews to validate code assignment and comply with reimbursement and reporting requirements. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101. Health Information ManagementHIM 210Medical Coding & Billing I3.00This course will focus on the basic theory, practices and guidelines of the ICD-10-CM/PCS coding system and compare it to various existing and past coding systems such as CPT-4 and ICD-9-CM. Students will code diagnoses and procedures from simplistic to complex, including real or simulated patient records. Students will be introduced to encoders and the coding compliance process. (Formerly HRM 310, Medical Billing & Coding.) Prerequisite(s): BIO 212, BIO 215, and HCA 105.Health Information ManagementHIM 211Medical Billing & Coding II: CPT3.00This course will focus on the basic theory, practices, and guidelines of the Current Procedural Terminology coding system, and an overview of HCPCS. Students will code procedures from simplistic to complex, including real or simulated patient records. Students will evaluate coding software and perform a coding audit. Prerequisite(s): HCA 105, BIO 212 & BIO 215. Health Information ManagementHIM 300Medical Vocabularies & Classif Syst3.00The course will focus on common coding, terminologies and vocabularies used in the healthcare delivery and management. This include International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding, Healthcare Common Procedures Coding System (HCPCS), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding, National Drug Codes (NDC), Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terms (SNOMED), Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC), Drug Terminology Systems, and Data Interchange Standards (DIS). Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, and HCA 105.Health Information ManagementHIM 305Health Info Services Mgt and Ldrshp3.00This course will focus on an overview of concepts and issues related to healthcare supervision, management and leadership. Through the examination of management and leadership topics, the student will explore the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in a diverse healthcare environment in a variety of situations. Topics include the role of the supervisor or manager, the functions of management, delegation, time management, the hiring process, motivating, developing and mentoring staff, performance appraisal, communication, managing change, budgeting and teamwork. Students will also learn various employment laws and regulations. (Formerly Titled: Healthcare Organizations Management) Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Health Information ManagementHIM 315Healthcare Statistics3.00This course will focus on introducing statistical principles, methods, and formulas to the health information management (HIM) students that are essential to the professional. Students will become familiar with the definitions of various healthcare statistics; the use of data for financial, clinical, and quality management activities; recognize the importance of accuracy and validity of data and outcomes; use computerized and manual methods of computing and presenting statistical data; and examine regulatory, accreditation, and vital statistics reporting. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, and MAT 105.Health Information ManagementHIM 320Electronic Hlth Records/Info Exch3.00This course will focus on the basics of electronic health records and health information exchanges. Students will learn the purpose, design, and function of these systems along with the legal and regulatory guidelines. Emphasis will be placed on the organizational demands and healthcare user needs. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, and HIM 300. Health Information ManagementHIM 405Healthcare Info Law, Prvcy, & Scrty3.00This course will focus on the basic terminology and processes of the U.S. legal system and then move into topics specific to the management of health information. Topics covered include privacy, security, confidentiality, contracts, meaningful use, HIPAA, HITECH, medical identity theft, E-Discovery, and professional liability issues. Students will learn the standards for releasing patient information and the design and implementation of information privacy and security policies and procedures that maintain not only the patient’s privacy but also adhere to a healthcare organization’s legal and ethical requirements. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Health Information ManagementHIM 420Health Research and Quality3.00This course will focus on exploring the topics of healthcare research and quality management specifically related to health information and teamwork with other healthcare professionals. The theory, practice, and management of performance and quality improvement processes in healthcare organizations will be addressed. Students will practice using quality management tools, analyzing data, and experiencing communication best practices related to performance improvement projects. All topics will be explored as they relate to accreditation, licensure and other quality standards. Healthcare research techniques will be discussed and practiced as they relate to health information, quality, and the advancement of the health information management profession. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, HIM 115, and HIM 315.Health Information ManagementHIM 435Healthcare Data Analytics/Info Gov3.00This course will focus on introducing students to the purpose and value of healthcare data analytics. Students will study data analytical processes that enable decision making. Topics include database management and querying, data visualization, data capture tools, data mining, data warehouses, and decision support. Students will analyze clinical information and data to identify trends of quality, safety, and effectiveness of healthcare. Students will also focus on information governance strategies in the health care field and information planning throughout a healthcare organization. This will include data formatting, health information as an asset, and the value of information to drive organizational performance. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, HIM 115, HIM 200, and HIM 315.Health Information ManagementHIM 498Health Information Mgmt Practicum3.00This course will focus on giving the student professional practice experience in both a real healthcare setting and a virtual setting, using simulations and virtual lab software. The student will gain supervised practical experience with a minimum of 40 hours on-site at a healthcare facility. The student will complete a project for their practicum site and may be allowed and required to work on the project off-site. The practicum allows the student to gain experience as a health information professional in an actual healthcare work setting, and is essential to training and certification. This course should be taken in the last semester of the student's HIM program. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and ENG 102. Health Information ManagementHIM 499Health Information Mgmt Capstone3.00This is the required capstone course in the Charter Oak State College Health Care Administration concentration and should be taken in the student's last semester. This should be taken as the last course in HIM major program. This course is designed to allow students to share their professional practice experience with classmates in structured discussions and to prepare their practicum project for formal presentation. Students will evaluate and synthesize course information in relation to their practice experience. Case studies will be used to review core HIM competencies and to stimulate new ideas and reasoned conclusions. In addition, students will prepare for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam by reviewing all core competencies and completing weekly exam simulation questions. This course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Health StudiesHLT 102Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease3.00This course will focus on training and educating of those caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The course includes an overview of the different types of dementia, recognizing signs and symptoms, and basic principles of dementia care. Other topics include the daily care of dementia individuals, common behavioral problems associated with dementia, and the best strategies and approaches for dealing with these problems. The course also reviews common medical problems, strategies for coping with dementia, and the importance of caring for the caregiver. This course will also include clinical experiences (field work) working under the direction of a mentor in the clinical facility to implement best practices in caring for patients in the community.Health StudiesHLT 103Hospice & Palliative Care3.00This coursewill focus on traiingn and educating nursing assistants and others who care for those who have a terminal illness and require hospice and palliative care. The course includes an overview of hospice and palliative care particularly as it applies to nursing assistants, pain and symptom management, ethical issues, cultural issues, communication at the end of life, care of the family, and spiritual care. This course will incorporate clinical practicum experiences that will be performed under the guidance of a mentor to ensure the practical application of the objectives of the course.Health StudiesHLT 104Substance Abuse3.00This course will focus on investigating the disease of addiction. Students will be introduced to drug schedules and classifications. The impact of drug use, abuse, and dependence across the lifespan as well as the risk factors that lead to increased vulnerability to drug use and dependence will be explored. Students will develop a basic understanding of how and why drugs of abuse impact the brain and body and will be able to identify signs of drug intoxication, overdose, and withdrawal, and the potential health complications for a variety of classes of substances, including alcohol, benzodiazepines (e.g., Valium®, Xanax®, Klonopin®), and opiates (e.g., Vicodin®, Percocet®, OxyContin®).Health StudiesHLT 105Issues in Aging3.00This course will focus on preparing students to identify the special needs of the aging individual in today’s society. The course will examine aging in America and discuss stereotypes and theories of aging, ethical issues, physical and psychosocial aspects of aging, cultural and ethnicity issues, and the impact of politics and public policy.Health StudiesHLT 106Rehabilitation3.00This course will focus on providing nursing assistants with the basics of caring for the person with rehabilitation needs. Common diagnoses found in the adult population will be reviewed along with appropriate patient care techniques. This course will also cover ambulation, transfers, bed mobility, assistive devices and adaptive equipment, wheelchair management, continuous passive motion machine use, prosthetics and orthotics, therapeutic exercise and its indications, positioning, and range of motion. Observations within a rehabilitation setting are encouraged, but not required. This course will also prepare the certified nursing assistant for future course work in preparation for a career as a restorative nursing aide and/or a rehabilitation aide.Health StudiesHLT 107Mental Health & Mental Issues3.00This course will focus on educating healthcare workers in caring for people with mental health issues. The course includes an overview of the current mental health care system in the United States, ethical, legal, and sociocultural issues, and various psychotherapies. Skills and principles of mental health care will be explored with a focus on therapeutic communication, therapeutic relationships, and therapeutic environment. Mental health problems throughout the life cycle will be examined with an emphasis on the elderly population. Care of clients with various types of psychological and psychosocial disorders will also be discussed. Health StudiesHLT 108Chronic Conditions3.00This course will focus on examining the most common chronic diseases and disorders in society today. The intent of the course is to identify normal and abnormal physiology and explore the impact of those changes in the body systems. The care of people with chronic diseases and disorders will be outlined, with a focus on specific interventions and skills needed to provide care safely to these people.Health StudiesHLT 305Health Promotion3.00This course is designed for health science students to examine health promotion from a public health perspective. Students will identify current public health issues in a variety of settings at the local, state and national levels. Students will develop the skills to effectively implement health promotion programs by applying theory to real world practice. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 102Health StudiesHLT 330Public Health Policy3.00This course examines healthcare policy and law from a public health perspective. The process of healthcare policymaking will be explored. Complexities of healthcare policy problems that face federal, state and local health policies will be discussed. The course examines current and past health care policies and the role that social factors influence the policy making process. The course will introduce the methods for analyzing health policies. The course Public Health Policy explores several aspects of healthcare policy, the healthcare policy making process, and it highlights the existence of public health disparities. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and ENG 102.Health StudiesHLT 499Health Studies Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the Health Studies concentration and should be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their concentration to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. The culmination of the concentration with HLT 499 will provide students with the ability to describe healthcare delivery systems and services provided, and discuss healthcare issues concerning healthcare systems. Students will engage with certain variables that influence factors affecting healthcare systems. Students will also introduce strategies to effectively manage situations within the industry. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.HistoryHIS 101U.S. History 1: New World-Recon3.00This course will focus on American history from its colonial foundations to the Civil War and Reconstruction. It provides students with knowledge and understanding of the major political, social, and economic movements, as well as leading historical figures in American history up to 1877. This course is an approved course in United States History for teacher certification in Connecticut. HistoryHIS 102U.S. History 2: 1877- Present3.00This course will focus on a biographical study of the United States from the end of Reconstruction to the Age of Globalism. Students will examine the political, economic, social, and cultural experiences of the American nation and its people. Both sides of controversial historical issues will be presented in a balanced, objective manner. Students will be encouraged to develop and utilize critical and ethical thinking, and to arrive at their own evaluations of America’s triumphs and tragedies. Topics include Industrialization, Overseas Expansion, the Progressives, World War I and World War II, The Great Depression/New Deal, the Civil Rights Movement, the turbulent Sixties/confusing Seventies, The Age of Reagan, and the Age of Globalism. This course is an approved course in United States History for teacher certification in Connecticut. HistoryHIS 121Western Civilization 13.00This course will focus on the history of western societies and peoples from the earliest formation of recorded western history to the Renaissance, including ancient Greece and Rome, the Dark Ages, and the Medieval period. The course will use primary and secondary materials to examine politics, economics, religion, and the cultural and intellectual history of the West, along with agricultural developments of ancient history and how they led to more advanced civilizations. Prerequisite(s): IDS 101, ENG 101.HistoryHIS 122Western Civilization 23.00This course will focus on western civilization from the Renaissance to the present. Through the use of primary and secondary materials, the course explores the political, social, economic, intellectual, and cultural history of the West to examine the achievements of modern Western Civilization, and their impact throughout the world. Course topics include the Age of Exploration, the Reformation, Absolutism, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution and Napoleon, the Industrial Revolution, Imperialism, World War I, World War II, the Cold War, and the European Union. Prerequisite(s): IDS 101, ENG 101. Recommended Prerequisite(s): HIS 121. HistoryHIS 200Historical Methods & Materials3.00This course will focus on an examination of problems in historical analysis and interpretation. Emphasis is placed on historical reasoning, research, and writing history. Consideration of methodological approaches and historical materials is also included. Recommended Prerequisite (s): 3 credits in history. HistoryHIS 248Hist of the American Constitution3.00This course will focus on the origins and unfolding of the American Constitutional System in its written and unwritten practices from the American Revolution through the twentieth century. Learners will examine constitutional developments, both within their historical contexts and against the backdrop of powerful forces that have influenced American society. This course is an approved survey course in United States History for teacher certification in Connecticut. HistoryHIS 249American Constitution:1954-Present3.00This course will focus on the American constitutional system—written and unwritten—from the school desegregation crisis of 1954 to the current day. Students will consider issues surrounding the evolution of constitutional and legal structures, civil rights and liberties, the justice system, the expansion of government and abuses of power, updating the Bill of Rights, the American political process, and a range of contemporary issues including the right to life and to death, free speech, school prayer, and personal privacy.HistoryHIS 250History of Eastern Religions3.00This course will focus on a a comprehensive look at the Eastern traditions of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Hinduism, and Shinto. Using a variety of both current and historical materials, the class promotes understanding of Eastern cultural perspectives, and notes differences with traditional Western ideals. Weekly discussions are based on thought provoking questions that promote intriguing and meaningful conversation. Together with entertaining lectures and readings from legendary figures such as the Dalai Lama and Confucius, the class joins together for an overall fulfilling and memorable learning experience.HistoryHIS 300The Civil War and Reconstruction3.00This course will focus on significant events, issues, and ideas during the pre-Civil War period (1848-1860), the years of warfare (1861-1865), and the Reconstruction period (1865-1877). Themes include slavery and the territories, the nature of modern warfare, ideological and economic conflict, the Lincoln legacy, the experience of bi-racial democracy during Reconstruction, and the influence and meaning of the Civil War/Reconstruction period for the 21st century. This course is an approved survey course in United States History for teacher certification in Connecticut. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.HistoryHIS 333American Foreign Policy from 19453.00This course will focus on an overview of American foreign policy from the end of World War II to the present. Emphasis will be placed on America’s five major wars during this period, its many military invasions and Central Intelligence Agency engineered or sponsored coups, American unilateralism, the Cold War and its aftermath, 9/11 and the challenges posed by Islamic fundamentalism, and the issues of globalization, neo-imperialism, and terrorism. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.HistoryHIS 350Contemporary China3.00This course will focus on China’s Cultural Revolution. The revolution was a violent mass movement which drastically affected the lives of all who lived through it. Through eye witness accounts, government memos, political cartoons and other primary source documents, this course will focus on the major events that led to Mao Zedong’s revolution, and issues and events that dramatically impacted Chinese society beginning in the early 20th century through present day. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. HistoryHIS 395Historiography3.00This course will focus on the development of significant historical interpretations from the ancient Greeks to current popular and oral history. This course considers the ideas of an array of historians whose interpretations have shaped how we understand our past. In varying units students inspect the writings of prominent historians, such as Herodotus, Petrarch, Voltaire, Leopold von Ranke, Karl Marx, Arnold Toynbee, Frederick Jackson Turner, and Howard Zinn. Themes of study include the study of work of prominent scholars in the context of historical events, methodological approaches to writing history, and the challenges associated with interpreting and understanding the past. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 & ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite(s): 12 credits in History. HistoryHIS 397Special Topics in History3.00Special Topics in History. This upper level course may be taken mulitple times under different topics. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and ENG 102.HistoryHIS 474Hist Israeli-Palestinian Conflict3.00This course will focus on a detailed overview of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Emphasis will be placed on events leading to the creation and expansion of Israel, the history of the Israeli government and policy, and the evolution of the Palestinian national independence movement including the Palestinian Liberation Organization and Hamas. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.HistoryHIS 499History Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the History concentration and should be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their concentration to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. The goal of the course is for the student to integrate the knowledge gained in the History concentration. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Human Resource MgtHRM 310Human Resource Management3.00This course will focus on legal, ethical, and political issues in HR management. Topics include: the policies and practices of recruitment, selection, training, development, and compensation of employees, the importance of recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce, employee rights, and collective bargaining (Formerly: MGT 461). Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Human Resource MgtHRM 311Managing People in a Global Economy3.00This course will focus on the large scope and complexity of HRM (Human Resource Management) and IHRM (International Human Resources Management) by defining, exploring, and uncovering the differences between domestic and international HRM, and managing people in a global economy. Topics that will be discussed included: organizational context, the context of cross-border alliances and SMEs, staffing international operations for sustained global growth, recruiting and selecting staff for international assignments, international training and development, international compensation, re-entry and career issues, IHRM in the host-country context, international industrial relations, performance management, and IHRM trends. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Human Resource MgtHRM 312Employment Law:Facts & Fiction3.00This course will focus on contemporary issues in U.S. Employment Law. Students will study and analyze major employment laws, regulations, and legal doctrine affecting the workplace, including: the non-contractual employment relationship, equal employment opportunity, discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour laws, Family and Medical Leave, OSHA safety and health regulations, employee privacy and surveillance protections, and employer termination and post-termination responsibilities. (Formerly Titled: Employment Law). Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Human Resource MgtHRM 499Human Resource Management Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the Human Resource Management concentration and should be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their concentration to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. In this capstone contract course, students demonstrate fulfillment of the various outcomes of their concentration courses. Each student will complete the capstone project to demonstrate that the student understands clearly his or her concentration, has mastered the content of the selected field(s) of study, and can synthesize and apply what he or she has learned. The capstone project may take one of several formats: a research paper, scholarly essay, portfolio, presentation of creative work, business plan, case study, or any other mode appropriate to the student’s interest and experience. A minimum grade of “C” must be earned to meet the requirements of the concentration. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Human ServicesHSE 499Applied Behavioral Science Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the Applied Behavioral Science (Human Services) concentration and should be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their concentration to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course.This capstone course aimed at facilitating students interested in focusing on issues and concerns of interest to the human service practitioner. The human service practitioner is a professional who acts as an agent to assist and or empower individuals, groups, families and communities to prevent, alleviate or better cope with crisis, change and life stressors. Students are required to complete a Capstone Project, which demonstrates an understanding of key concepts, issues and theories pertinent to his or her concentration, while applying knowledge of a human services related topic of interest. Student will also demonstrate fulfillment of the various outcomes of their area of study concentration. The capstone project may take one of several formats: a research paper, scholarly essay, electronic portfolio, presentation of creative work, or a case study. A minimum grade of “C” must be earned to meet the requirements of the concentration and successfully complete the course. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. (Formerly Titled: Human Services Capstone.) Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Indiv. Stud.: Mat/Sci/Tech CapISM 498Math/Science/Technology Capstone 11.00This is the capstone course for students who have an Individualized Studies concentration with a focus in an area of Math, Science, or Technology and one other subject area. It should be taken in the student's last semester. The student must be within their last 9 credits (3 credits of which are the Capstone course) of their concentration prior to enrolling in this course. The goal of the Capstone Course is for students to integrate the knowledge gained in the Individualized Studies courses. For students who are completing an Individualized Studies concentration in Math/Science/Technology, ISM 498 is the first of a two-course sequence in which students fulfill the capstone experience requirement. In ISM 498, a five-week, one-credit course, each student will develop a proposal for his or her capstone experience project. The project being proposed may take one of several formats: a research paper, scholarly essay, portfolio, presentation of creative work, business plan, case study, or any other mode appropriate to the student's interest and experience. In ISM 499, a ten-week, two-credit course, each student will complete his or her project as proposed in ISM 498. Entrance into ISM 499, Math/Science/Technology Capstone 2, requires successful completion of ISM 498. The capstone course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Indiv. Stud.: Mat/Sci/Tech CapISM 499Math/Science/Technology Capstone 22.00This is the capstone course for students who have an Individualized Studies concentration with a focus in an area of Math, Science, or Technology and one other subject area. It should be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their concentration to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. The goal of the Capstone Course is for students to integrate the knowledge gained in the Individualized Studies courses. For students who are completing an Individualized Studies concentration in Math/Science/Technology, ISM 499 is the second of a two-course sequence in which students fulfill the capstone experience requirement. In ISM 499, a ten-week, two-credit course, each student will complete the capstone project he or she proposed in the prerequisite course, ISM 498. A successful project will demonstrate that the student understands clearly his or her concentration, has mastered the content of the selected fields of study, and can synthesize and apply what he or she has learned. The student's proposal for this project, including the project's format, must have been approved by the instructor in ISM 498.The capstone course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, ISM 498.Indiv. Studies: Business CapISB 498Business Capstone 11.00This is the capstone course for students who have an Individualized Studies concentrations with a focus in an area of Business and one other subject area. It should be taken in the student's last semester. The student must be within their last 9 credits (3 credits of which are the Capstone course) of their concentration prior to enrolling in this course.The ISB Business Capstone is for students who have a concentration combining business with one or two other subject areas and have chosen to focus their project on the business area. For students who are completing an Individualized Studies concentration in Business, ISB 498 is the first of a two-course sequence in which students fulfill the capstone experience requirement. In ISB 498, a five-week, one-credit course, each student will develop a proposal for his or her capstone experience project. The project being proposed may take one of several formats: a research paper, scholarly essay, portfolio, presentation of creative work, business plan, case study, or any other mode appropriate to the student's interest and experience. In ISB 499, a ten-week, two-credit course, each student will complete his or her project as proposed in ISB 498. Entrance into ISB 499, Business Capstone 2, requires successful completion of ISB 498.. The capstone course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Indiv. Studies: Business CapISB 499Business Capstone 22.00This is the capstone course for students who have Individualized Studies concentrations with a focus in an area of Business and one other subject area. It must be taken in the student's last semester. The student must be within their last 9 credits (3 credits of which are the Capstone course) of their concentration prior to enrolling in this course. The goal of the course is for students to integrate the knowledge gained in the Individualized Studies courses. For students who are completing an Individualized Studies concentration in Business, ISB 499 is the second of a two-course sequence in which students fulfill the capstone experience requirement. In ISB 499, a ten-week, two-credit course, each student will complete the capstone project he or she proposed in the prerequisite course, ISB 498. A successful project will demonstrate that the student understands clearly his or her concentration, has mastered the content of the selected fields of study, and can synthesize and apply what he or she has learned. The student's proposal for this project, including the project's format, must have been approved by the instructor in ISB 498. This course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, & ISB 498.Indiv. Studies: Soc/Behav CapISS 498Social/Behavioral Sci Capstone 11.00This is the capstone course for students who have an Individualized Studies concentration with a focus in an area of Social or Behavioral Science and one other subject area. It must be taken in the student's last semester. The student should be within their last 9 credits (3 credits of which are the Capstone course) of their concentration prior to enrolling in this course. The goal of the course is for students to integrate the knowledge gained in the Individualized Studies courses. For students who are completing an Individualized Studies concentration in Social/Behavioral Sciences, ISS 498 is the first of a two-course sequence in which students fulfill the capstone experience requirement. In ISS 498, a five-week, one-credit course, each student will develop a proposal for his or her capstone experience project. The project being proposed may take one of several formats: a research paper, scholarly essay, portfolio, presentation of creative work, business plan, case study, or any other mode appropriate to the student's interest and experience. In ISH 499, a ten-week, two-credit course, each student will complete his or her project as proposed in ISS 498. Entrance into ISS 499, Social/Behavioral Studies Capstone 2, requires successful completion of ISS 498. This course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Indiv. Studies: Soc/Behav CapISS 499Social/Behavioral Sci Capstone 22.00This is the capstone course for students who have an Individualized Studies concentration with a focus in an area of Social or Behavioral Science and one other subject area. It should be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their concentration to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. The goal of the course is for students to integrate the knowledge gained in the Individualized Studies courses. For students who are completing an Individualized Studies concentration in Social/Behavioral Sciences, ISS 499 is the second of a two-course sequence in which students fulfill the capstone experience requirement. In ISS 499, a ten-week, two-credit course, each student will complete the capstone project he or she proposed in the prerequisite course, ISS 498. A successful project will demonstrate that the student understands clearly his or her concentration, has mastered the content of the selected fields of study, and can synthesize and apply what he or she has learned. The student's proposal for this project, including the project's format, must have been approved by the instructor in ISS 498. The capstone course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, & ISS 498.Information TechnologyITE 101Management Information Systems3.00This course will focus on providing an understanding of how information technologies gather, store, process, and communicate information. The course combines a conceptual understanding of the technology necessary for success in the information age, along with an understanding of the hardware and software required for an organization to successfully utilize technology. Attention will also be given to the legal, social, and ethical uses of technology. Information TechnologyITE 102Introduction to Computer Science3.00This course will focus introducing students to the essential knowledge required to achieve a well-rounded understanding of the explosive impact of the Internet and technology in all aspects of modern society. Computers are now the primary means of information retrieval, analysis and communication among individuals and organizations throughout the world. This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of information technology in the 21st Century and to explore the use of computers as a tool for human empowerment. This course will provide students with the understanding of computer hardware and software, database systems, internet, business information systems, system development and social issues. It will further explain electronic and mobile commerce and enterprise systems along with information and decision support systems, knowledge management, data warehousing, data mining and specialized information systems. The course will also include the personal and social impact of computers. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101. Information TechnologyITE 145Fund Information Systems Security3.00This course will focus on an overview of security challenges and strategies of countermeasure in the information systems environment. Topics include definition of terms, concepts, elements, and goals incorporating industry standards and practices with a focus on availability, vulnerability, integrity and confidentiality aspects of information systems. (Formerly: ITE135.) Prerequisite(s): ITE 101 or ITE 102.Information TechnologyITE 220Networking & Data Communications3.00This course will focus on the basic concepts of communication, telecommunications, and networking. It will give a general overview of computer networks and focus on the terminology and technologies.Information TechnologyITE 225Computer Organization3.00This course will focus on the basics of computer organization and architecture. Topics include: Boolean algebra, combinational and sequential circuit design, storage mechanisms and their organization, the instruction cycle in a simple CPU, and the role of assembly language in understanding the hardware/software interface.Information TechnologyITE 310Introduction to Programming PERL3.00This course will focus on fundamental programming constructs, basic data structures, arrays, testing, and debugging using the PERL programming language. Program construction, subroutines, and program control flow are also covered. (Formerly Titled: PERL Programming II.) Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, & ITE 101. Information TechnologyITE 330Systems Analysis and Design3.00This course will focus on studying IT systems from various angles. It will introduce students to techniques and strategies to carry out system design, with a focus on a developer's view. The course will consider methodologies to analyze both legacy systems and design of newly specified systems. Other applicable topics such as modular design components, iterative versus flexible design, databases, and data collection will also be studied. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Information TechnologyITE 345Computer Ethics3.00This course will focus on ethical issues relating to various aspects of computing use and design. By utilizing case studies, students will examine and discuss various topical situations in the realms of information acquisition, access, stewardship, software licensing, intellectual property, safety, and reliability. Students will gain experience measuring the costs and risks from both a business standpoint and societal impact. They will also study the potential trade offs between them, while considering processes to bring both into alignment. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ITE 200-level course or equivalent. Information TechnologyITE 410Software Engineering3.00This course will focus on the practice and theory of software engineering. Components to aid in the design of complex systems will be studied by examining modularity, interfaces, data and control flow models, and controlling interaction, coupling, and cohesion, as well as basic data structures and algorithms. Coverage of the differing design methodologies will be discussed including waterfall and stage gate, iterative, RAD, JAD, and project analysis to aid in selecting the most appropriate model(s). Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ITE 200-level course or equivalent.Information TechnologyITE 430Database Management and Design3.00This course will focus on the design and implementation of database management systems used in a modern business environment. Topics include how to design, develop, and implement relational database management systems to solve business problems. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ITE 101 & MAT 115. Knowledge of SQL required.Information TechnologyITE 499Info Systems Studies Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the Information Systems concentration and should be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their concentration to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. The goal of the course is for students to to integrate the concepts of the Information Systems concentration and prepare individuals for positions that use information technology to develop computer-based systems that support organizations. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.InterdisciplinaryIDS 101Cornerstone Seminar3.00This course will focus on the intensive preparation needed to complete a degree program. Topics also include: learning principles and techniques of critical thinking, research writing, and interactive digital communication in academic and professional environments. This course is required of all Charter Oak State College degree-seeking students and should be taken as soon as possible after matriculation. Students must earn an overall, final grade of "C" or higher to pass the course. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101.InterdisciplinaryIDS 102Prior Learning Portfolio Developmnt3.00This course will focus on the principles and methodology of assessing college level learning acquired outside the traditional classroom. Students will analyze personal learning in terms of adult learning theory. They will also identify, articulate, and document personal learning outcomes, and relate that to the knowledge components of courses. The course promotes skill development in organizing information, writing, analyzing, and critical thinking. Students complete a prior learning portfolio challenging one course applicable to the student's degree, which may be submitted for assessment. A grade of “C” or better in this course is required for anyone seeking portfolio credit. Prerequisite(s): ENG101.InterdisciplinaryIDS 103Acadm Writing & Critical Thinking3.00This course will concentrate on the process of developing writing paragraphs and essays that follow specific patterns of development and on building critical reading skills that enhance writing and critical thinking. Students will analyze readings and create paragraphs with strong thesis statements and specific supporting details. This course is recommended for students who need to review or strengthen these skills. Note: This course does not replace ENG 101 or 102. It is recommended for students who do not successfully complete IDS101, ENG 101, or ENG 102 with a grade of 'C' or better.InterdisciplinaryIDS 120The Global Village3.00This course will focus on an overview of literature, art, music, religion, dance, film, and other humanities disciplines from several continents across the world. The emphasis is on a worldwide awareness of the humanities from 1945 to the present.InterdisciplinaryIDS 400Grant Writing3.00This course will focus on the components of successful grant writing for the nonprofit sector. Research, letter of intent/executive summary, and the elements of a strong, well-written proposal will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Judaic StudiesJUD 499Judaic Studies Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the Judaic Studies concentration and should be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their concentration to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. The Judaic Studies Capstone is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate that they understand clearly their area of concentration, have mastered the content of the selected field(s) of study, can synthesize the key concepts and ideas and can apply this, with relevance to current issues and trends in modern Jewish life. This is achieved through 2 main components: 1) the development of a project, which incorporates a practical application of the content area(s) from the course of study and is pertinent to current practices in modern Jewish life, along with 2) a well-referenced research paper, supporting the content and concepts in the project, using references from both Judaic/Biblical as well as modern resources. The paper includes a bibliography of the review of the literature (APA style).The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.LeadershipLDR 499Organizational Leadership Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the Organizational Leadership concentration and should be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their concentration to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. The goal of the course is two-pronged: 1) Students will integrate and apply the knowledge gained in the Organizational Leadership concentration courses. 2) Students will assess and work on honing their leadership skills. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Liberal Studies: Hist/Hum CapLSH 498History/Humanities Capstone 11.00This is the capstone course for students who have a Liberal Studies concentration with a focus in an area of History or Humanities and one other subject area. It must be taken in the student's last semester. The student must be within their last 9 credits (3 credits of which are the Capstone course) of their concentration prior to enrolling in this course. The goal of this course is for students to integrate the knowledge gained in the Liberal Studies courses. For students who are completing a Liberal Studies concentration in History/Humanities, LSH 498 is the first of a two-course sequence in which students fulfill the capstone experience requirement. In LSH 498, a five-week, one-credit course, each student will develop a proposal for his or her capstone experience project. The project being proposed may take one of several formats: a research paper, scholarly essay, portfolio, presentation of creative work, business plan, case study, or any other mode appropriate to the student's interest and experience. In LSH 499, a ten-week, two-credit course, each student will complete his or her project as proposed in LSH 498. Entrance into LSH 499, History/Humanities Capstone 2, requires successful completion of LSH 498. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Liberal Studies: Hist/Hum CapLSH 499History/Humanities Capstone 22.00This is the capstone course for students who have a Liberal Studies concentration with a focus in an area of History or Humanities and one other subject area. It must be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their concentration to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. The goal of the curse is for students to integrate the knowledge gained in the Liberal Studies courses. For students who are completing a Liberal Studies concentration in History/Humanities, LSH 499 is the second of a two-course sequence in which students fulfill the capstone experience requirement. In LSH 499, a ten-week, two-credit course, each student will complete the capstone project he or she proposed in the prerequisite course, LSH 498. A successful project will demonstrate that the student understands clearly his or her concentration, has mastered the content of the selected fields of study, and can synthesize and apply what he or she has learned. The student's proposal for this project, including the project's format, must have been approved by the instructor in LSH 498. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, & LSH 498. Liberal Studies: Math/Sci CapLSM 498Math/Science Capstone 11.00This is the capstone course for students who have a Liberal Studies concentration with a focus in an area of Math or Science and one other subject area. It must be taken in the student's last semester. The student must be within their last 9 credits (3 credits of which are the Capstone course) of their concentration prior to enrolling in this course. The goal of the course is for students to integrate the knowledge gained in the Liberal Studies courses. . For students who are completing a Liberal Studies concentration in Math/Science, LSM 498 is the first of a two-course sequence in which students fulfill the capstone experience requirement. In LSM 498, a five-week, one-credit course, each student will develop a proposal for his or her capstone experience project. The project being proposed may take one of several formats: a research paper, scholarly essay, portfolio, presentation of creative work, business plan, case study, or any other mode appropriate to the student's interest and experience. In LSM 499, a ten-week, two-credit course, each student will complete his or her project as proposed in LSM 498. Entrance into LSM 499, Math/Science Capstone 2, requires successful completion of LSM 498. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102Liberal Studies: Math/Sci CapLSM 499Math/Science Capstone 22.00This is the capstone course for students who have a Liberal Studies concentration with a focus in an area of Math or Science and one other subject area. It must be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their concentration to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. The goal of the course is for students to integrate the knowledge gained in the Liberal Studies courses. For students who are completing a Liberal Studies concentration in Math/Science, LSM 499 is the second of a two-course sequence in which students fulfill the capstone experience requirement. In LSM 499, a ten-week, two-credit course, each student will complete the capstone project he or she proposed in the prerequisite course, LSM 498. A successful project will demonstrate that the student understands clearly his or her concentration, has mastered the content of the selected fields of study, and can synthesize and apply what he or she has learned. The student's proposal for this project, including the project's format, must have been approved by the instructor in LSM 498.The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, & LSM 498. Liberal Studies: Soc/Behav CapLSS 498Social/Behavioral Sci Capstone 11.00This is the capstone course for students who have a Liberal Studies concentration with a focus in an area of Social or Behavioral Sciences and one other subject area. It must be taken in the student's last semester. The student must be within their last 9 credits (3 of which are the capstone course) of their concentration prior to enrolling in this course. The goal of the course is for students to integrate the knowledge gained in the Liberal Studies courses. For students who are completing a Liberal Studies concentration in Social/Behavioral Sciences, LSS 498 is the first of a two-course sequence in which students fulfill the capstone experience requirement. In LSS 498, a five-week, one-credit course, each student will develop a proposal for his or her capstone experience project. The project being proposed may take one of several formats: a research paper, scholarly essay, portfolio, presentation of creative work, business plan, case study, or any other mode appropriate to the student's interest and experience. In LSS 499, a ten-week, two-credit course, each student will complete his or her project as proposed in LSS 498. Entrance into LSS 499, Social/Behavioral Studies Capstone 2, requires successful completion of LSS 498. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Liberal Studies: Soc/Behav CapLSS 499Social/Behavioral Sci Capstone 22.00This is the capstone course for students who have a Liberal Studies concentration with a focus in an area of Social or Behavioral Science and one other subject area. It must be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their concentration to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. The goal of the course is for students to integrate the knowledge gained in the Liberal Studies courses. For students who are completing a Liberal Studies concentration in Social/Behavioral Sciences, LSS 499 is the second of a two-course sequence in which students fulfill the capstone experience requirement. In LSS 499, a ten-week, two-credit course, each student will complete the capstone project he or she proposed in the prerequisite course, LSS 498. A successful project will demonstrate that the student understands clearly his or her concentration, has mastered the content of the selected fields of study, and can synthesize and apply what he or she has learned. The student's proposal for this project, including the project's format, must have been approved by the instructor in LSS 498. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, & LSS 498. ManagementMGT 101Principles of Management3.00This course will focus on a comprehensive overview of the principles of management. It is designed to provide the student with at basic knowledge of the history, vocabulary, and concepts of the field. The primary focus is on the discipline within the four functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. The course covers basic information on managerial skills and the environment. Students will be exposed to a variety of tools that assist management in performing his/her jobs.ManagementMGT 315Organizational Behavior3.00This course will focus on the individual, organizational, and group-level factors that determine people’s behavior in organizations, and the direction and success of these organization: personality, values, attitudes, motivation, organizational structure, organizational culture, leadership and management, power and political behavior, group process, teamwork, communication, conflict, and organizational change. Prerequisite(s): ENG101, ENG 102, & MGT 101.ManagementMGT 325Organizational & Group Dynamics3.00This course will focus on a study of group behavior and how group functioning affects organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on decision making and resolving conflict in groups. Prerequisite(s): ENG101, ENG 102.ManagementMGT 326Organizational Theory3.00This course is a macro examination of organizations as it addresses the whole organization as a unit. It relates to how organizations should be designed (organized and changed) to best achieve their objectives and therefore is primarily related to top and middle management concerns. Prerequisites: ENG 101,ENG 102.ManagementMGT 327Organizational Change3.00This course will focus on planned organizational change, defined as a set of activities and processes designed to change individuals, groups, and organizational processes, systems, and structures. The focus of the course is on "how" to change (not "what" to change), and how managers are in ideal positions to anticipate, influence, and generate said change. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, & MGT 101. ManagementMGT 330Diversity & Inclusion in Workplace3.00This course will provide students with a comprehensive source of information about diversity issues relevant to work, workers, and organizations. Emphasize how crucial an understanding of diversity issues is for individuals and organizations to succeed in today’s society. Diversity is often discussed in regards to women and minorities, but includes everyone. Everyone needs to know about the history, the current status of certain groups, and what increasing diversity means for individuals and organizations. Emphasize that everyone has multiple group memberships, and although some combinations are more negative for people’s outcomes, experiences, and opportunities, diversity remains relevant to everyone. ManagementMGT 350Entrepreneurship3.00This course will focus on providing a framework for understanding the entrepreneurial process. Concepts, issues and processes are emphasized. Students will be exposed to issues faced by entrepreneurs who start new businesses and their importance to new venture success. Critical thinking and innovation will be emphasized as part of the business creation process. A business model will be developed for a business concept by determining its value proposition, customer segment, customer relationships, competencies, channels, revenue stream, costs, key partners, key resources and the business model canvas and template approaches will be introduced. (Formerly: BUS 350.) Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.ManagementMGT 351Managing a Growing Business3.00This course will focus on exploring the variety of ways in which a business can grow. Topics include: how to grow a business using new product and new customer strategies, human resource management issues, how to fund growth, and how to expand the business through licensing, franchise, and expansion. Emphasis will be placed on management practices, innovative marketing, and financial planning. Students will learn how to create a growth plan for a business. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MGT 101, MKT 220, or permission of the instructor. ManagementMGT 352Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures3.00This course will focus on providing a framework for understanding the need for capital and/or other assets when starting a new Venture. It also specifically covers the capital raising strategies of bootstrapping, equity financing, and debt financing. The benefits and constraints of each are covered, including exit strategies. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102 & MGT 350 . ManagementMGT 353Eval New Business Opportunities3.00This course will focus on on identifying and evaluating ideas and market need for new business opportunities, as well as evaluating those ideas to determine their marketability and business potential. The course uses several new business venture analysis models. Students will come up with a business idea abd conduct a feasibility study for it. Additionally, the course covers the startup lifecycle from idea recognition to entry strategy, growth, and exit. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. ManagementMGT 360Small Business Management3.00This course will focus on the dynamic world of small business management. The focus is on practical information that would be useful in the real-world for students considering small business management. Students will learn about the rewards and challenges of operating a small business, including how to get a sustainable competitive advantage. The latest developments impacting small business such as new technology and global opportunities will be discussed. The course will also include information about the strategies used by successful small business owners. (Formerly: MGT 310.) Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, & MGT 101.ManagementMGT 365Non-Profit Management3.00This course will focus on deepening students' understanding of the role of management and leadership in today's nonprofit sector. Topics covered include: the responsibilities and challenges facing today's non-profit managers, the role of the board of directors, planning, funding and staffing programs, financial accountability, and ethical decision making. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.ManagementMGT 370Operations Management3.00This course will focus on introducing adult learners to the practice of operations management and the importance of cross-functional decision making. Topics include global operations, production planning and control, quality control, supply chain management, material requirements planning (MRP), and facilities management.Prerequisite(s): ENG101, ENG 102. ManagementMGT 371Logistics & Supply Chain Management3.00This course will focus on providing a perspective into logistics and supply chain management and the practical application of these topics. The course will focus on the physical movement of material and all of the components that make up supply chain management. Prerequisite(s): ENG101, ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ACC 102, MGT 101, MKT 220, & BUS 250. ManagementMGT 425Union and Labor Relations3.00This course will focus on providing a strategic knowledge of various labor relations, collective bargaining, and negotiation strategies and tactics across different types of organizations. Students will examine the history, current state, and future of union-management relations in the U.S. and other countries. Course content includes theories originating from labor economics, employment law, human resources management, organizational psychology, sociology, and organizational behavior. Students should gain a knowledge and an understanding of the practices used in the field of industrial relations, with special emphasis placed on technological, ethical, and sociological changes in today’s global environment. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, MGT 101, & MGT 315ManagementMGT 431Performance,Compensation & Benefits3.00This course wil focus onl providing a deeper understanding of the connection between people, strategy, and results in organizations of all kinds, with a particular emphasis on emerging pay for performance systems. Students will investigate performance management including: the importance of human capital in pursuing and achieving an organization’s purpose, defining and measuring workforce contributions against articulated goals and desired outcomes, and identifying and applying traditional and non-traditional compensation and benefits to reward performance on actual outcomes. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, & MGT 101. ManagementMGT 450Leadership Practices3.00This course will focus on exposing students to leadership theories, and examining how leadership theories pertain to the practice of leadership, as well as applying leadership theories into real-life situations. It provides students leadership history, evolution, as well as how the leadership term as been defined and re-defined over decades. A leadership skills inventory assessment questionnaire is used to develop insight into human relations and to gain a deeper insight into the students’ own leadership skill strengths and areas needing development. The course will cover multiple dimensions of the leadership topic including different leadership views, power, management theories, and leadership ethics.. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. ManagementMGT 451Team Leadership3.00This course will focus on exploring and examining the interpersonal dynamics of teams, team development, conflict management, team leadership and enables adult learners to begin to develop skills for leading teams. It provides students a window into how teams interact within their organization as well as their impact to the entire organization. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.ManagementMGT 460Fundamentals of Project Management3.00This course will focus on the practice of project management in a team environment. Topics include project management life cycles, basic planning and scheduling, team management, and control tools. Key issues include project goal and scope definitions, team composition and communication, risk and change management, rigorous tracking, and project closeout. Prerequisite(s): ENG101, ENG 102. ManagementMGT 462Effective Project Management3.00This course will focus on building on the fundamental concepts and practices of project management. It compares traditional methods with new adaptive and extreme approaches and cycles designed to meet the modern challenges of compressed timeframe and high risk projects. Topics include developing overview statements, activity identification and resource estimation, the use of joint planning processes to build and manage work packages, working with stakeholders, and communication with client. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, & MGT 460.ManagementMGT 464Mastering Project Management3.00This course will focus on examining how to drive change and improve business performance by introducing enterprise-wide project management into an organization. Topics include formation of a project management office (PMO), management of a portfolio of projects and review of the Project Management Institute's (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and the requirements for professional certification. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, MGT 460, & MGT 462.ManagementMGT 467Training & Development3.00This course will focus on the application of learning and instructional development to the education and training of employees. Topics include: instructional design, strategies, technology, learning materials, and implementation, evaluation, and management of training in an organizational environment. Roles and skills of the training and development professional will be reviewed. Contribution of training and development to an organization's goals, understanding the training and development industry, and resources available to those in the profession will be covered. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102.MarketingMKT 220Principles of Marketing3.00This course will focus on examining the basic principles of marketing, including looking at the “hot buttons” of a consumer (what it is that makes them take action) and how to capitalize on this knowledge. The course topics include, but are not limited to, marketing communications, pricing strategies, ethics, e-commerce, and product life cycles. Students will combine these activities to develop a true marketing plan for a real company.MarketingMKT 310International Marketing3.00This course will focus on the process for maximizing transactions and relationships across international borders. A wide range of international marketing initiatives will be studied, including: export-import trade, joint ventures, subsidiaries, operations, pricing strategies, and product branding. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MKT 220. MarketingMKT 350Digital Mktg & Comm in a Globl Envr3.00This course will focus on an in-depth look at social networks, social media platforms and digital marketing in a global world driven by business innovation and entrepreneurship. The course will equip students with the relevant knowledge, perspectives, and practical skills required to develop digital marketing strategies that leverage social interactions in a global world. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, & MKT 220.MathMAT 100Elementary Algebra1.00This course will focus on the basics of algebraic notation and the foundation skills for higher-level mathematics courses. It is specifically designed for students who wish to refresh their algebra skills prior to or while simultaneously taking MAT 101, MAT 103, or MAT 105 at Charter Oak State College. Topics include: algebraic expressions, one-variable linear equations, slope and straight line formulas, graphs of linear equations and systems of linear equations, linear inequalities, and concepts of linear programming using systems of linear inequalities. This course cannot be used towards either the Math concentration or the Math general education requirements. Prerequisite(s): High school Algebra.MathMAT 101Contemporary Mathematics3.00This course will focus on the application of mathematics to today’s world. Topics include street networks, producing and describing data, number and bar codes, weighted voting and apportionment, social choices and linear programming applications. Recommended Prerequisite(s): High school Algebra (2 years) or MAT 100 (may be taken concurrently). MathMAT 103College Algebra3.00This course will focus on a study of the fundamentals of college level algebra. Topics include: algebraic expressions, equations and inequalities, function theory, linear and quadratic functions, polynomials, rational and radical expressions, quadratic equations and inequalities, exponentials and logarithms, and the Conic Sections. Recommended Prerequisite(s): High school Algebra (2 years) or MAT 100 with a final grade of B or above.MathMAT 105Statistics3.00This course will focus on the fundamentals of modern statistics. Topics include: basic concepts of descriptive statistics, inferences about the mean, proportion, and variance of one population, the binomial distribution, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. Other topics in this course include an introduction to probability and bivariate data, including linear correlation and regression. This course is an Open Educational Resource Course. Recommended Prerequisite(s): High school Algebra (2 years) or MAT 100 (may be taken concurrently).MathMAT 115Logic3.00This course will focus on a study of formal and informal logic, deductive and inductive reasoning, hypothetical reasoning, valid argument forms, symbolic logic, sentential and predicate language, statement logic, tautologies, and the use of validity/invalidity in logic. Emphasis is placed on the proper uses of logic for problem-solving techniques. MusicMUS 120Pop Music of the Rock Era3.00This course will focus on the history and analysis of rock, R&B, and other popular styles that influenced and interacted with them. Topics include the distinctions (and similarities) between various sub-categories and chronological periods, roles of the primary instruments used and how these roles have evolved, vocal styles, song form, and the racial, cultural, and economic dynamics influencing the music. Through reading and listening to many recordings, students will become familiar with many of the important figures in rock and R&B music, including Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, and many others. (Formerly Titled: Rock and Roll: History and Analysis)MusicMUS 130Survey of Jazz Styles3.00This course will focus on an understanding of how jazz works. Students will learn the distinctions (and similarities) between various sub-categories and chronological periods in jazz. They will also learn the roles of various jazz instruments and how these roles have evolved. Important topics like jazz improvisation, the rhythm section and jazz composition will be explored. Through reading and listening to jazz recordings, students will become familiar with many of the great artists of jazz, including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis and John Coltrane.MusicMUS 135Music of the Beatles3.00This course will focus on the groundbreaking rock band known as the Beatles. Though there will be some discussion of historical and sociological context, the main focus will be on their music. Students will learn about the chronology of the Beatles' recorded works, the distinctions (and similarities) among the works and chronological periods in the group's life, the roles of the primary and secondary instruments used in their music, and how the individuals in the band approached these instruments. Through reading and listening to recordings, students will become familiar with the full scope of their work, while also examining their influences, their contemporaries, and the subsequent solo work of the band's members. MusicMUS 398Special Topics in Music3.00This is a Special Topics course in either Music or Music History (i.e. History of Jazz or various periods in music history). This course may be taken for credit multiple times under different topics. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.MusicMUS 499Music Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the Music concentration and should be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their concentration to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. The goal of the course is for students to integrate the knowledge gained in the Music concentration courses. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102NursingNUR 190LPN to RN Articulation Bridge3.00This course will focus on facilitating successful entry of practical nurse graduates into the third semester of the registered nurse program. It provides theoretical and clinical content from the first two semesters of the registered nurse program in those areas not presented in the Connecticut practical nurse education programs. It has been approved by the Articulation Oversight Committee and the Directors of Connecticut associate degree and diploma nursing programs to meet the three credit LPN to RN transition course requirement of the statewide articulation plan. The basic level LPN to RN Articulation Bridge Course is an online course designed to expand on the breadth and depth of the common content from practical nurse education programs and to introduce new theories, processes and skills specific to statewide registered nurse programs. A passing grade for progression to the 1-credit clinical course in the student’s home school is considered to be the equivalent of a B minus (80%) or above. This course is sponsored by the Connecticut League for Nursing and has been approved by the Articulation Oversight Committee and the Directors of Connecticut Associate Degree and Diploma Nursing Programs to meet the three-credit LPN to RN transition course requirement of the statewide articulation model.Prerequisite(s): The student must be accepted into a statewide RN program that is participating in the CT Articulation Model Agreement and has the consent of the director of that program to enroll in this course.NursingNUR 301Baccalaureate Nursing Role3.00The baccalaureate nursing role is examined expanding on the foundations of associate degree nursing education and liberal arts. Based on incorporating liberal education for baccalaureate generalist nursing practice, the course emphasizes contemporary issues related to and including nursing history and theory, ethics, professional development, scholarship, research and evidence-based practice, intra- and inter-professional relations influencing teamwork and collaboration across health care delivery settings, population health, and healthcare policy, finance and regulatory environments. Patient assessment that addresses health/illness beliefs, values, attitudes, and practices of individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations is emphasized throughout the course. Students are guided to further consider the links between genetics/genomics and health promotion behaviors such as prevention, screening, and diagnostics. Prerequisite: ENG 101, ENG 102, Submittal of the Nursing Handbook Agreement & Admission to the Program or Permission of the Program Director. NursingNUR 310HC Policy, Econ, Regulation, Ethics3.00Course examines the leadership issues related to professional nursing and health from an economic, legal, regulatory and political framework. Evidence based strategies designed to influence organizational, institutional and governmental decisions impacting nursing, leadership and health care are discussed. Topics for discussion include compliance with regulatory standards, nursing ethics and professional responsibility and the sociopolitical landscape. Prerequisite: ENG 101, ENG 102, and NUR 301NursingNUR 315Nursing Research & Expanded EBP4.00This course examines sources of evidence, the nature of inquiry, and research concepts, language and processes. Qualitative and quantitative research methods are compared. Skills needed to select, critique and apply nursing research are developed. Levels of evidence are explored and applied to developing an evidence based practice brief in the student’s area of clinical interest. Prerequisite(s):ENG 101, ENG 102, NUR 301, and MAT 105 or equivalent. NursingNUR 320Population Health4.00This course will focus on population-focused nursing to enhance individual, family and community well-being by analyzing and incorporating social and cultural characteristics that impact health. Topics include social determinants of health, epidemiology, environmental health and public health science. The practicum provides opportunity to support health promotion efforts for a selected population. Note: course is 3 credits of Lecture/theory and 1 credit of clinical Practicum (40 hours of clinical practice over one semester). Prerequisites(s): ENG101, ENG 102, NUR 301, NUR 310, and NUR 315.NursingNUR 400CQI, Safety, & IP Collaboration4.00Examines quality improvement and safety initiatives focused on measuring and improving patient outcomes and the interprofessional collaboration and communication skills needed to effectively communicate with patients, families and other health professionals in a responsible and responsive manner that supports a team approach to quality health care. Topics include the factors that create a culture of safety and the nursing context for improving the processes of care and outcomes. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102, & NUR 301NursingNUR 410Systems Leadership/Continuum Care4.00This course explores the principles of organizations and systems leadership and management strategies for the baccalaureate prepared registered nurse in a variety of healthcare settings. Emphasis will be on the skills necessary to facilitate group dynamics, personnel management and the coordination of care of clients and health care personnel. Current quality improvement and safety standards that differentiate health care organizations and the use of advanced technology to analyze and synthesize information to make critical decisions will also be examined. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, & NUR 301. Organizational Effect & LdrshOEL 501Learning Community3.00This course will focus on establishing collaborative learning environments within an organization, including those in a global community. This course presents an analysis of the various leadership styles, focuses on the theoretical constructs for learning organization, and explor issues like diversity and moral and ethical dilemmas in leadership at the various organizational levels (individual, group, and organizational). This course provides students in a leadership role an opportunity to analyze, reflect on, and apply organizational principles, as well as other behaviors necessary to develop a learning organization. This is the first course to be taken by students enrolled in the Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership major.Organizational Effect & LdrshOEL 520Personal Leadership3.00This course will focus on the premise that everyone is capable of being a leader. Students will examine their own leadership style through the use of leadership assessment tools and literature reviews. These will include a number of alternative perspectives of leadership, including contemporary styles. Students will analyze these styles along with information from the assessments, apply them using action learning methods, and develop their own personal model of leadership. Prerequisite(s): OEL 501.Organizational Effect & LdrshOEL 525Group Process & Team Dynamics3.00This course will focus on exposing students to the social and psychological effects of group and team dynamics on an organization's ability to stay competitive in a global environment. Students will have an opportunity to explore various concepts associated with the formation of groups, inter-and intra-group relations, and other methods for measuring and improving group effectiveness. Emphasis will be placed on theory and practice related to the various types of leadership teams, team cohesiveness, group communication, conflict resolution, and other concepts related to group processes and team dynamics. Prerequisite(s): OEL 501.Organizational Effect & LdrshOEL 530Organizational Development Lndscp3.00This course will focus on allowing students to gain insights into the history and development of the principles of organizational structure and design. Students will explore the complexities associated with achieving a high performing organization, & consider the influence of such factors as organizational goals, life cycle, culture, and environment on organizational design and decision making. This course will place emphasis on the roles of key business disciplines in achieving the organization's mission. Prerequisite(s): OEL 501.Organizational Effect & LdrshOEL 541Business & Economics of an Organ.3.00This course will focus on introducing students to the financial strategies required for non-financial managers working in a global economic environment. The course will present a high level overview of various accounting and financial processes, as well as other resources necessary for decision making and organizational strategic planning purposes. Prerequisite(s): OEL 501.Organizational Effect & LdrshOEL 542Effective Communication3.00This course presents communication as integral to management strategy and as a critical component for success in the workplace. In this class, you will develop a foundation for designing effective messages, both written and oral, from concept to delivery. You will use a strategic communication model to identify objectives, analyze audiences, choose information, and create the most effective arrangement and channel for that message. Particularly, the course emphasizes elements of persuasive communication: how to design messages for diverse and possibly resistant audiences and how to present that information in a credible and convincing way. Prerequisite: OEL 501Organizational Effect & LdrshOEL 553Nonprofit Management3.00This course is designed to allow students to allow students to gain competencies necessary to manage nonprofit organizations. This course focuses on current issues, theoretical perspectives, federal and state regulations and reporting requirements, policies, and methods in the development and management of a nonprofit organization. The course places additional emphasis on strategic planning, marketing, identifying financial resources (grants, fundraising, etc.), management of finances (making operational and capital budgeting decisions) and human resources—that includes volunteers, information technology, and the skills necessary for effective organizational leadership. Prerequisite(s): OEL 501Organizational Effect & LdrshOEL 554Nonprofit Resource Dev. & Fundrsng3.00This course focuses on the history, theories, skills, and practices of fundraising, including how fundraising emanates from the organizations’ strategic plan; how marketing has an impact on fundraising; the components of a successful fundraising campaign; fundraising ethics and legal issues; and the basic techniques of fundraising such as annual giving, grant writing, special events, and capital campaigns. Prerequsite: OEL 501Organizational Effect & LdrshOEL 610Intercultural/Global Perspectives3.00This course examines the role of culture, its impact on organizational effectiveness, and the interaction between culture within an organization and the diverse and emerging cultures that prevail in a global economy characterized by rapid demographic change, new technology, and shifting values as companies seek to reach out to more diverse populations of both customers and employees. Students will explore the dimensions of this diversity and examine how it represents both a challenge and an opportunity depending on how effectively it can be integrated into the culture of an organization. The premise of the course is that managing diversity is a source of competitive advantage; that there is a "business case" as well as an ethical case for diversity. Because all organizations of any significance now operate within a global economy, the culture that drives behavior and values may differ from traditional American business practices. Understanding how these cultural differences affect human resource management, marketing, and operations can determine success or failure for anyone working in this global economy. Finally, ethical challenges and clashing values present significant challenges and require a solid framework of knowledge and sensitivity for creating workable solutions.Organizational Effect & LdrshOEL 615Developing & Leading Others3.00This course wll focus on various leadership styles and their influence on an organization. The course will further examine theory and practice of leadership models and concepts, and build on coaching, mentoring, motivational, and empowerment models required to develop effective leadership skills. Prerequisite(s): OEL 501.Organizational Effect & LdrshOEL 643Leading Organizational Change3.00This course will provide a conceptual frame of organizational change theories, concepts and models. Students will have an opportunity to practice implementing organizational change processes; and to examine critical leadership competencies necessary to lead a strategic change initiative. This course will also allow students to gain a broad understanding of issues associated with implementing a change process at the individual, group, and organizational levels. Students will critically examine different types of change – incremental, transitional, transformative, and strategic – and the various implementations in performing systems change. Prerequisite(s): OEL 501Organizational Effect & LdrshOEL 655Roles of Nonprof in Fstrng Soc Chng3.00This course focuses on the impact of nonprofit organization in fostering social change and the roles of the director and board in bringing about social change. The course will challenge students to consider the shift from a program centric model to a mission centric approach that is focused on social impact, outcomes, and measures of success. Students will also gain an understanding of the roles and influences (positive and negative) of philanthropy on political advocacy and social change movements in the U.S.; the scope and diversity of the philanthropic sector; political advocacy approaches and social movements; and examples of current philanthropic involvement in advocacy and social change efforts across the political spectrum. It will examine nonprofit organizations that have succeeded and those that have failed in implementing social change. Prerequisites: OEL501Organizational Effect & LdrshOEL 690Applied Research Project3.00This course will focus on providing research techniques and language for both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Topics will include developing research questions and hypotheses,conducting library/literature searches, research limitations, and other research design considerations. The applied research project is a part of the Capstone Seminar course. The research project should be a work-based project focused on a research problem. Prerequisite(s): MAT 105, OEL 501.Organizational Effect & LdrshOEL 695Capstone Seminar3.00This is the capstone course for the Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership major and should be taken in the student's last semester. This course provides an opportunity for students to complete, present, and receive feedback on their research projects. The projects will be evaluated by peers and faculty. It also provides students an opportunity to reflect upon and integrate their course learning with their life and work experiences and to relate their learning to effectiveness within their organizational work environments. Prerequisite(s): Minimum completion of 9 credits in the OEL program including OEL 690.Paralegal StudiesPLG 105Civil Procedure3.00This course will focus on providing students with an overview of the litigation process. Students will acquire a basic understanding of legal principles with a focus on practical legal skills, including the preparation of legal documents and working with both attorneys and clients throughout the legal process. Students will become familiar with the Practice Book and have a working knowledge of various legal forms. Paralegal StudiesPLG 110Technology in Law3.00The course will focus on teaching paralegals about the use of computers in legal organizations. Subjects to be explored include: introduction to computers, computer hardware and software, programs for word processing, spreadsheets and databases, timekeeping and billing programs, case management and docket control, discovery and litigation support, the internet, legal research, and presentation graphics.Paralegal StudiesPLG 210Legal Research and Writing3.00This course will focus on the essential skills of legal research, writing, and analysis. Students will learn to use the traditional book-based methods of legal research as well as electronic research systems such as Westlaw and/or LexisNexis. Paralegal StudiesPLG 211Criminal Law3.00This course will focus on an overview of the criminal justice system. Topics include: legal principles, practical legal skills, legal terms, and concepts. Students will become familiar with the Practice Book and learn how a defendant works his way through the criminal justice system.Paralegal StudiesPLG 215Wills and Probate3.00This will focus on an introduction to the subject of wills and probate law. Topics include: basic estate planning including drafting a basic will, as well as the five basic steps of estate administration.Paralegal StudiesPLG 301Legal Ethics & Prof Responsibility3.00This course will focus on the philosophical and practical issues, guidelines, and problems in legal ethics. Students will develop a basic understanding of the professional codes of conduct and the laws governing the ethical behavior of legal professionals. Specific areas to be covered will include: unauthorized practice of law, conflicts of interest, confidentiality and privilege, proper handling of client funds, referral fees and fee splitting arrangements, retainer agreements and billing, attorney/firm advertising rules, disciplinary procedures, and malpractice. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Paralegal StudiesPLG 311Elder Law3.00This course will focus on an introduction to the subject of elder care. Topics include: advance directives, wills, guardianships, patients’ rights, entitlement programs, diseases of aging, managed care, long-term care insurance, living facilities for the elderly, and financial planning. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Paralegal StudiesPLG 314Real Estate Law3.00This course will focus on exploring property ownership and rights, as well as navigating the real estate transaction from contract through the eventual sale of the property. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Paralegal StudiesPLG 320Family Law3.00This course will focus on a survey of basic family law proceedings and the nuances of the family court system. Topics include: the legal rights and duties of married couples, the laws governing divorce and maintenance, the equitable distribution of marital property, the principles guiding child custody, support and visitation, the rights of unmarried parents, the need of paternity testing, the role of surrogate parents, no-fault divorce, and the status of civil unions. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Paralegal StudiesPLG 325Juvenile and Education Law3.00This course will focus on the evolution of legal theory and law as related to juveniles. Students will explore the rights of juveniles both in court settings and non-court settings. Students will examine the nuances and jurisdiction of the juvenile court system, the rights of the children in the system, the types of investigations, hearings and procedures that occur in juvenile matters. Students will focus on issues of delinquency, status offenses, abuse, neglect and dependency paying special attention to the roles of prosecutors, guardian’s ad litem, and attorneys for the minor child and defense counsel. Students will also learn about education law as it impacts all students. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Paralegal StudiesPLG 399Paralegal Practicum3.00This is the practicum course for the Paralegal concentration. In this course, eligible paralegal degree-seeking students report to a host site and work under the supervision of an attorney or his/her designee (herein after referred to as the Site Supervisor) for a minimum of 240 hours over the course of a semester in exchange for course credit. The schedule for performing work at the host site shall be agreed upon between the Student and host site at the start of the semester. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite(s): BUS 120, PLG 105, PLG 110, PLG 210, & PLG 301.Paralegal StudiesPLG 499Paralegal Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the Paralegal Capstone concentration and should be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their concentration to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. The goal of the course is for students to integrate the knowledge gained in the Paralegal concentration courses. Students in the Paralegal Studies concentration are required to complete a capstone experience in which they demonstrate fulfillment of the various outcomes of their concentration. A successful project will demonstrate that the student clearly understands his or her concentration, has mastered the content of the paralegal studies coursework, and can synthesize and apply what he or she has learned. The student must develop a capstone project proposal, to be approved by the instructor, which will demonstrate understanding of the outcomes. The proposed project may be a case study, research paper, portfolio of work with written explanation, etc. Once the instructor approves the proposal, a minimum of three drafts of the capstone project must be submitted before the final project is submitted.The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College.Parenting EducationPEN 001Fundamentals of Parenting Education0This self-paced, non-credit course is only open to current applicants of the CT Parenting Educator Credential. Completion of this course is a required part of the initial application for the Credential. The course will provide applicants with an overview of the National Extension Parenting Education Framework (NEPEF) which focuses on a set of priority practices for parents and serves as the basis for parenting educator skills. The course will also provide an overview of the CT Parenting Educator’s Code of Ethics. NEPEF and the Code of Ethics are the guiding documents upon which the CT Parenting Educator Credential is based. Prerequisite: Must be a current applicant of the CT Parenting Educator Credential. PharmacyPHA 011Pharmacist Refresher Course 10Module one is an online, eight-week course which addresses the most commonly prescribed prescription drugs, the most commonly used over-the-counter (OTC) medications, nutritional supplements, and herbal products. (50 contact hours) PharmacyPHA 013Pharmacists Refresher 3 (Practicum)0Module Three* is a supervised, three-week, 90 contact hour, hands-on practicum in a community pharmacy setting. You will incorporate knowledge acquired from Modules One and Two with experience gained from Module Three to provide effective counseling and safe dispensing practices. A current pharmacist license, professional liability insurance and health and disability insurance are required to participate in Module Three. *Please note that placement is based on availability and is not guaranteed. Please contact the Connecticut Pharmacists Association to confirm that placement is available for you in your desired state prior to registering and paying for Module 3. (90 contact hours).PharmacyPHA 021Pharmacists Refresher 2: CT0The second module of the Pharmacist Refresher Course is an online, six week course which addresses pharmacy law, third party issues, and prescription processing with a focus on safe prescription practices. Pharmacists Refresher 2 addresses state-specific law, this section is specific to Connecticut. (45 contact hours). PharmacyPHA 022Pharmacists Refresher 2: MA0The second module of the Pharmacist Refresher Course is an online, six week course which addresses pharmacy law, third party issues, and prescription processing with a focus on safe prescription practices. Pharmacists Refresher 2 addresses state-specific law, this section is specific to Massachusetts. (45 contact hours). PharmacyPHA 023Pharmacists Refresher 2: NC0The second module of the Pharmacist Refresher Course is an online, six week course which addresses pharmacy law, third party issues, and prescription processing with a focus on safe prescription practices. Pharmacists Refresher 2 addresses state-specific law, this section is specific to North Carolina. (45 contact hours). PharmacyPHA 024Pharmacists Refresher 2: SC0The second module of the Pharmacist Refresher Course is an online, six week course which addresses pharmacy law, third party issues, and prescription processing with a focus on safe prescription practices. Pharmacists Refresher 2 addresses state-specific law, this section is specific to South Carolina. (45 contact hours). PharmacyPHA 025Pharmacists Refresher 2: NY0The second module of the Pharmacist Refresher Course is an online, six week course which addresses pharmacy law, third party issues, and prescription processing with a focus on safe prescription practices. Pharmacists Refresher 2 addresses state-specific law, this section is specific to New York. (45 contact hours). PhilosophyPHL 201Ethics in America3.00This course will focus on examining contemporary ethical conflicts and providing grounding in the language, concepts, and traditions of ethics. Students will be provided with the intellectual tools to analyze moral dilemmas in the fields they choose to pursue and in the society in which all of us live.PhilosophyPHL 485Business Ethics & Individual Values3.00This course will focus on the evaluation and synthesis of business ethics through the lens of cultural and religious history as well as an individual values orientation. Students will be asked to examine personal values, conduct a workplace analysis, and to formulate a global management philosophy incorporating business ethics, government accountability, human rights, and a responsible lifestyle in the contemporary world. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Political SciencePOL 150American Government3.00This course will focus on the study of American politics. Students will learn many of the central concepts in political science to aid understanding and ability to comprehend the American political system. Of particular interest will be the theory and practice of democratic government in the U.S. and institutions and processes of American government as manifestations of democratic values. Political SciencePOL 210Controversies in Law & Politics3.00This course will focus on the interplay between big legal issues and the political system. The course covers the issues that are at the center of both law and politics, such as the death penalty, gun control, school prayer, and censorship.Political SciencePOL 220State & Local Government3.00This course will focus on the functions and processes of state and local governments in America, with a practical emphasis on the institutions and policies that affect our everyday lives. Students will be acquainted with the powers and duties of their state legislatures, governors, mayors, city councils, and town managers.Political SciencePOL 225Latin Am Pol & Government3.00This course will focus on the study of 20th century Latin American politics and government. The vacillation between authoritarianism and democracy will be examined, as well as the role of revolutionary change in the region.Political SciencePOL 250Ethics in International Relations3.00This course will focus on the origins, theories, traditions, practice, and maintenance of the system of ethics and ethical behavior in the international system. The course explores the actors and ethical questions involved in conflict, trade, human rights, resource distribution, and case studies.Political SciencePOL 300The Modern Presidency3.00This course will focus on the U.S. presidents and the situations they faced in the 20th and early 21st centuries, which enabled the transformation from a provincial, isolationist nation with a president considered weak by monarchial standards, to its present day state. Prerequisite: ENG 101, ENG 102.Political SciencePOL 321Constitutional Law3.00This course will focus on a general overview of the Constitution, with a special focus on certain Amendments that have a profound effect on current day America. This will include the First Amendment's protection of free speech, religion and press, the Fifth Amendment's Due Process Clause, the Sixth Amendment's Rights of the Accused, and the Eighth Amendment's cruel and unusual punishment provision. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Political SciencePOL 334Modern Political Thought3.00This course will focus on an investigation of modern political philosophy and ideas. Critical consideration will be given to modern political thinkers, origins, developments, and present significance. Topics include: Utilitarianism, Liberal Equality, Libertarianism, Marxism, Communitarianism, Citizenship Theory, Multiculturalism, and Feminism. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite(s): POL 150.Political SciencePOL 350International Terrorism3.00This course will focus on the development and evolution of the specific form of international and national political violence known as terrorism. Emphasis will be placed on theories of the causes, historical development, governmental, international responses, and counter-terrorism strategies. Attention will be given to the political dilemmas posed by terrorism in democratic societies, and emphasis will be placed on American policy during the last forty years. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Political SciencePOL 499Political Science Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the Political Science concentration and should be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their concentration to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. The goal of the course is for the students to integrate the knowledge gained in the Political Science concentration courses. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.PsychologyPSY 101Psychology3.00This course will focus on an introduction to psychology across a variety of sub-disciplines, including clinical, neuropsychological, developmental, cognitive, biological, and experimental. The course will focus on how psychology began with a philosophical perspective and how it has developed into a multidisciplinary science.PsychologyPSY 216Psychology Statistics3.00This course will focus on an overview of the general concepts associated with descriptive and inferential statistics in psychology. There will be an examination of the purpose behind the use of statistics in psychology and an investigation of the process undertaken to derive these statistics. Students will apply these principles by conducting a variety of statistical analyses. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and (PSY 101 or SOC 101). PsychologyPSY 236Lifespan Development3.00This course will focus on human growth and change from birth to death. Students will explore patterns of age-related change in the physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional domains. The course will cover theories, research findings, and methods. Other topics include historical and contemporary perspectives on various themes relevant to developmental psychology, such as stability versus change, continuous versus stage-like growth, and nature versus nurture. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101, ENG 101. PsychologyPSY 248Adolescent Psychology3.00This course will focus on exploring the historical and contemporary theories of development as they impact upon maturation and socialization of adolescents. The biological, cognitive, and social/cultural changes that take place during adolescence are examined for their impact on self-awareness, character development, and gender development. The role that parents, friends, school, work, and the media play in influencing these changes is also detailed. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101.PsychologyPSY 301Psychology of Play3.00This course will focus on examining play as a medium for cognitive and social-emotional growth from infancy to adulthood. Particular emphasis will be placed on the creative aspects of play and its relation to fantasy and emotions, as well as to the contrast with more structured experiences for children. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, & PSY 101. PsychologyPSY 306Industrial/Organizational Psychol3.00This course will focus on research and major theories within the field of Industrial and Organizational Psychology, as well as their practical applications. Students will explore the history and current research methods being used within the field of industrial and organizational psychology, including: employee recruitment and selection, job analysis, performance appraisal and management, employee training and development, work motivation, perceptions of fairness, reactions to stress, diversity, teamwork, and leadership. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, & PSY 101.PsychologyPSY 319Psychology of Gender3.00This course will focus on an overview of the theoretical, empirical, and applied literature related to gender. Students will critically analyze research on gender and psychology, describe constructivist and essentialist perspectives to psychological issues related to gender, and relate course content to their own gendered experiences. Topics include sex and gender differences and similarities in physical development, mental abilities, mental health issues and coping, spirituality, personality, social behavior, gender socialization in the context of ethnicity and class, sexual orientation, health, workplace, and media portrayal. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite(s): PSY 101.PsychologyPSY 320Cognitive Psychology3.00This course will focus on an overview of classic and current theory concerning the processing of information by the human mind. Emphasis is placed on the study of higher mental processes such as perception, learning, problem solving, categorization, decision-making, and language. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite(s): PSY 101.PsychologyPSY 321Social Psychology3.00This course will focus on presenting the fundamental principles underlying social influences upon human behavior, such as: attitudes and attitude change, socialization, communication, group dynamics, inter-group relations as influenced by social structure and individual personality, cognition, and emotional factors. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite(s): PSY 101.PsychologyPSY 322Learning & Memory3.00This course will focus on exploring historical, traditional, and contemporary literature on learning and memory, as well as the biological basis of learning and memory. Areas of theory covered will include: classical/respondent conditioning, instrumental/operant conditioning, and social learning theory, with attention to clinical, counseling, and educational applications. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite(s): PSY 101. PsychologyPSY 333Social Psychology & Deviance3.00This course will focus on analyzing a number of important social psychological issues, such as: the reality of repressed memories, the effectiveness of subliminal persuasion, whether media violence causes agression, the power of the situation, personal characteristics, and previous experience. This social psychological perspective is in turn used to critically investigate the concept of deviance, or the violation of social norms. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to identify social psychology phenomena in everyday living and settings. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite(s): PSY 101.PsychologyPSY 334Psychology of Personality3.00This course will focus on the development of personality theory, major models of personality, the major theorists, and their contributions to the field. Topics include personality development, personality structure, and the potential for change. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite(s): PSY 101.PsychologyPSY 335Psychology of Exceptional Children3.00This course will focus on increasing the student's understanding of the psychology and education of the exceptional child. This course is not a methodology course, but will provide an overview of the range of exceptional characteristics that exist and the effects of these on learning, including: physical, mental, emotional, behavioral, and social traits of children and adolescents. Other topics include: legal issues, giftedness (identification/classification/labeling), federal and state legislation, as well as diversity of culture and language. This course has been approved as a Special Education course for teacher certification in Connecticut. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite(s): PSY 101. PsychologyPSY 336Abnormal Psychology3.00This course will focus on the psychological and biological processes of abnormal behavior. Students will explore the symptoms, theory, and treatment of a wide variety of psychological disorders. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite(s): PSY 101.PsychologyPSY 340Positive Psychology3.00Historically, the field of psychology has placed a lot of attention on what’s wrong with people and what we can do to treat disorders of the mind. More recently, however, the field has broadened its scope to give more attention to the positive side of human nature and the most effective ways to pursue the good life. This course focuses on this latter development by examining scientific research centered on the nature of happiness and psychological well-being. Topics include the nature and measurement of happiness, the biological basis of positive emotions, an overview of positive trait theories, self-efficacy, the mind-body connection, gratitude, emotional intelligence, altruism, decision-making, and the characteristics of successful relationships. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite: PSY 101. PsychologyPSY 410Research Methods for Behav Sciences3.00This course will focus on the fundamental principles of behavioral science research. There will be an overview of the conceptual need for research and an analysis of the methods or designs commonly employed, as well as the procedures utilized to collect and analyze data. Students will review and design research in their areas of interest. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, and Statistics (Psych majors must take PSY 216: Psychology Statistics. All other majors require MAT 105: Statistics).PsychologyPSY 450Introduction to Neuropsychology3.00This coursewill focus on neuropsychological disorders and treatment, including: the history of the science, disorders associated with hemispheric specialization, motor control problems, deficits in attention, language, memory, generalized cognitive disorders, and our current understanding of the relationship between brain plasticity and recovery of function. This course cannot be used toward Science concentrations. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite(s): PSY 101. PsychologyPSY 454Psychology of Addiction3.00This course will focus on a broad range of addictive disorder including drugs, alcohol, and gambling as well as other problematic repetitive behaviors (e.g., internet use, binge eating, hoarding). Students will investigate the complex biopsychosocial disease process of addiction. Emphasis will be placed on the physiological brain responses and health consequences. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, & PSY 101.PsychologyPSY 490History and Systems of Psychology3.00This course will focus on the major ideas and sociohistorical factors that relate to the study of the mind and behavior, and have shaped the field of psychology as a scientific discipline. Topics include: the evolution of this field of study from its roots in the philosophy of Ancient Greece and Rome, the beginning of the scientific method, Darwinian theory, the establishment of the major psychological schools of thought, and the rise of applied psychology. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their major to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, PSY 101, & 3 additional credits in Psychology.PsychologyPSY 495Psychology Major Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the Psychology major and should be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their major to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. This course will be a culmination of previous required courses taken within the Psychology major. Students will conduct a literature review of both primary and secondary sources and then synthesize this information into the writing of an in-depth paper answering a critically thought out hypothesis, research methodology, and finally drawing conclusions on the information discussed. This course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, PSY 101, PSY 216, & PSY 410.Public AdministrationPUB 101Intro to Public Administration3.00This course will focus on the study of public administration in 21st Century America. Students in this course will become acclimated to core administrative topics, including: budgeting, ethics, and human resource management. Within the context of group dynamics, the course also explores time management, stress management, communication, and motivation.Public AdministrationPUB 105Intro to Organztnl & Comm Studies3.00This course will focus on beginning the process of designing an ongoing action research project embedded within the student's chosen field or profession. This project will develop over the course of the concentration. This intro course is heavily weighted on personal development, as the project will spring from the student - their strengths, interests, and career/life goals. The course will begin the work of applying personal development theories to organizations and communities - development of organizational /community values, development of organizational /community immunities to change. Throughout the course, students will be introduced to relevant theories and models from business and social/behavioral sciences, examining the skills and knowledge necessary to design, develop, and sustain change projects for individuals, organizations, and communities. These skills include self-awareness, adaptive leadership, culture building, civic engagement, and goal orientation. The overall degree program requires ongoing application and development of the College Unbound Big 10 Lifelong Learning Competencies. They must demonstrate proficiency at the apprentice level or better in each of the competencies by the end of the introductory course sequence.This course can only be taken by students in the College Unbound Program. (Formerly: PUB 305.)Public AdministrationPUB 120Public Administration Law3.00This course will focus on the laws that define the powers of government agencies and the remedies a person may seek if injured by the agency's use of those powers. Topics include: agency discretion, client rights, agency rules and regulations, investigations and information gathering, informal proceedings, administrative agency hearings, judicial review, and paralegalism in administrative law. Students will use administrative agency websites to understand agency rules, documents, and forms. They will also study the Federal Register to learn about the rule making process and court case decisions regarding agency action.Public AdministrationPUB 140Public Speaking/Debates3.00This course will focus on public speaking and the art of public debate in society. Students will acquire theory and develop skills in speech organization, delivery, advocacy speech, informative speaking, and persuasive speaking. Students will also examine, critique, and develop their own moral codes connected to their field, workplace, and city by drawing upon readings and theories of right and wrong behavior, ethical justification, obligation, and responsibility. This course can only be taken by students in the College Unbound Program.Public AdministrationPUB 205Public Finance and Budgeting3.00This course will focus on introducing public administrators to the basic principles of public finance and the rigors of public budgeting. This course will familiarize students with capital and operating budgets, public borrowing and bonding, the typical public budgeting process, and the relationship between policy-making and resource allocation.Public AdministrationPUB 210Ethics in Public Administration3.00This course will focus on analyzing the ethical issues facing public employees, officials, and leaders, and on the organizational, legal, political, and moral perspectives on ethical dilemmas. Recommended Prerequisite(s): PUB 101.Public AdministrationPUB 215Making Public Policy3.00This course will focus on the policymaking process that results in a wide array of policies affecting our daily lives. A major focus will be the impact that both citizens and elected officials have on how policies are developed, funded, implemented and evaluated.Public AdministrationPUB 230Intergovernmental Relations3.00This course will focus on the nature and dynamics of the American federal system of government, including all levels of government: federal, state, county, municipal, and special districts. Topics include: the reciprocal influences of local, state, and federal bureaucracies, revenue sharing among different units of government, and the complex nature of state-local and inter-local relations in an urban setting. Public AdministrationPUB 300Globalization & Community3.00The course will focus on immigration, diaspora, and human rights in the context of the student's community. A prearranged student project will continue into this course and develop through required readings on themes of globalization, diaspora, and community impact. This course can only be taken by students in the College Unbound Program. Prerequisite(s):ENG 101, ENG 102.Public AdministrationPUB 301Professional Writing3.00This course will focus on the skills needed to write in a professional context. Assignments will introduce students to the forms, methods, standards, and issues central to professional writing. Emphasis in this writing course will be on the writing process, collaboration, research methods, technology, and document design. Students will learn how to shape their writing to suit a range of readers, purposes, and professional contexts. They will learn effective strategies to analyze writing situations and apply those strategies to a semester-long proposal project. This project proposal will complement students’ Action Research Project. This course can only be taken by students in the College Unbound Program. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Public AdministrationPUB 302Community Assessment3.00This course will focus on the critical thinking skills and experience based tools for needed to assess community needs and resources and to make community decisions. The course introduces students to the development tools of community assessment, project design, monitoring, and evaluation. It focuses on the role of the professional in advocacy and organizing settings, problem analysis, problem framing, theories, models and approaches to organizing, advocacy and community development, and community and organizational assessment methods. At the end of this course participants will have the skills necessary to involve the community in in its own restoration. This course can only be taken by students in the College Unbound Program. Prerequisite(s):ENG 101, ENG 102.Public AdministrationPUB 303Reframing Failure3.00This course will focus on studying examples of “failures,” compelling students to ask practitioners about past failures in their field, taking a personal inventory, and thinking critically about theories of mindset, “being wrong,” and the successes that emerge out of those mistakes. The course is inspired by this quote by Brené Brown: "When we start losing our tolerance for vulnerability, uncertainty, for risk — we move away from the things we need and crave the most like joy and love and belonging, trust, empathy, creativity." The course also examines theories of learning failures by Warren Bennis and artistic and cultural failures examined by Jesper Juul and Judith Halberstam. This course can only be taken by students in the College Unbound Program. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Public AdministrationPUB 310Current Issues in Public Admin3.00This course will focus on synthesizing the basic tenets of public administration with eight current issues that have faced the industry over the last several years. Topics include organizational change, performance measurement, technology, revenue forecasting, contract reform, civil service reform, and Affirmative Action. Prerequisite(s): ENG101, ENG102.Public AdministrationPUB 315Public Policy Analysis3.00This course will focus on a broad field of public policy analysis. It will provide the student with an overview of various approaches to the study of public policy. Different concepts, theories, policy models, as well as the processes and techniques used in policy analysis, are examined. Students will be exposed to many different public policy issues. Students will have the opportunity to apply what they’ve learned in the course to a specific public policy issue during the semester. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ECO 104. Public AdministrationPUB 320Contextualizing Work3.00This course will focus on asking students to critically examine the power dynamics and history of their workplace. In order to do this, students are responsible for crafting an "Autoethnography of their Workplace", a process that asks students to place themselves (and their autobiography) within their worksite (or where they are designing a project) and to analyze how their action-research project fits within the organizational culture group dynamics of that worksite. Students will be introduced to ethnographic study to learn to identify and reflect on personal, cultural, social, structural, and economic aspects of their work experience. Theories and models of effective autobiography and autoethnography will be shared to provide examples for students to draw upon. This course can only be taken by students in the College Unbound Program. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, & College Unbound’s Lifelong Learning Seminar (CCAP) or Integrated Field StudiesPublic AdministrationPUB 321Imaging Identities3.00This course will focus on a historical survey of how artists of the 21st century have represented human experiences. Students will examine contemporary narratives in visual art, film, and literature that speak to the ethical responsibilities of creative representation of the self and others. This course can only be taken by students in the College Unbound Program. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Public AdministrationPUB 322Cities & Communities3.00This course will focus on connecting students to conversations with local speakers, businesses, and community-based organizations that are conducting similar action-research projects, in order to examine how they disseminate, persuade, and advocate. Students will meet in cohorts to examine the local factors enabling or barring change in their field. Course texts revolve around histories of generational shifts, city planning, migration, and development. Students apply theories of change to their individual projects as well as to the design of a group project where they are tasked with arranging appropriate guest lectures from their local communities. This course can only be taken by students in the College Unbound Program. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Public AdministrationPUB 329History of Labor3.00This course will focus on U.S. labor history from the mid-19th century to the present. Specifically, students will study major changes and key events impacting the nature of work, the experiences of working-class people, and the role of the American labor movement. Students will examine the intersections between labor, citizenship, and “American identity” to explore how workers from different and varied origins and cultural heritages have both individually and collectively challenged their working conditions and wage-earning status, as well as the the social discrimination they encountered in their workplace and communities. Other topics include: how certain notions of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, and citizenship contributed to moments of solidarity and/or fragmentation among working men and women in their jobs, unions, and communities, and how government officials and state activism sometimes intervened to regulate the power of corporate capitalism and other times mobilized to limit the power of unions and workers. This course can only be taken by students in the College Unbound Program. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Public AdministrationPUB 340Sustainable Impact3.00This course will focus on engagement in Participatory Action Research, with the aim of learning to create change within social and cultural spheres. Students will learn the theories and practices of Participatory Action Research, and will apply these theories in order to influence decision making in their chosen environments. Different types of source material will be evaluated and applied in research, and students will learn to develop and refine research questions. This course can only be taken by students in the College Unbound Program. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, & Lifelong Learning Seminar (CCAP) Public AdministrationPUB 499Public Administration Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the Public Administration concentration and should be taken in the student's last semester. The student can have no more than 6 credits remaining in their concentration to complete in their degree program prior to enrolling in this course. The goal of the course is for students to integrate the knowledge gained in the Public Administration concentration courses. The course must be taken at Charter Oak State College. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.Public Safety AdministrationPSA 305Ethics in PSA3.00This course will focus on exploring case issues and philosophies as they relate to personal and professional accountability in the public safety environment. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, and a background in public safety or obtained permission from the instructor to take this course.Public Safety AdministrationPSA 315Public Safety Com Delivery Systems3.00This course will focus on surveying best practice models, strategies and applications of service systems from both the public and private sectors to integrate the body of scholarly knowledge in Public Safety Community Delivery Systems with best practices in the private sector and then leverage the connections and synergies between the two to create new, innovative solutions to better serve the community. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, and a background in public safety, or obtained permission from the instructor to take this course. Public Safety AdministrationPSA 330Cultural Diversity in PSA3.00This course will focus on the identification and analysis of various cultures and their diverse historical, economic, and societal variations within the context of the public safety sector. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, and a background in public safety, or obtained permission from the instructor to take this course.Public Safety AdministrationPSA 335Group Dynamics in PSA3.00This course will focus on how group behavior affects organizational effectiveness, decision making, conflict resolution, and strategies for efficient group and task management. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, and a background in public safety, or obtained permission from the instructor to take this course.Public Safety AdministrationPSA 355Human Resources in PSA3.00This course will focus on the policies, behaviors and motives affecting recruiting, training, evaluation, and current legal issues in human resources as they pertain to the public safety arena. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, and a background in public safety, or obtained permission from the instructor to take this course.Public Safety AdministrationPSA 360America's Homeland Security3.00This course will focus on the historical development, creation, and purposes of the Department of Homeland Security and the corresponding national strategy for Homeland Security, as well as the effectiveness of such policies within a democracy. Students who have taken CRJ 360 should not take this course. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, and a backround in public safety or obtained permission from the instructor to take this course.Public Safety AdministrationPSA 410Political & Legal Systems in PSA3.00This course will focus on analyzing the importance of successful interaction between the different levels of government and agencies within a particular government. Students will explore the application of the political and legal systems as they directly affect public safety programs. They will develop a model for understanding governmental, legal and operational problems. The course's final project will detail the formation and implementation of a task force designed to target a problem requiring the cooperation of various government agencies. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, and a background in public safety or obtained permission from the instructor to take this course.Public Safety AdministrationPSA 425Counteracting Terrorism3.00This course will focus on current issues, proposed solutions, and shortcomings in public safety preparation for and in response to the threat of terrorism. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, and a background in public safety or obtained permission from the instructor to take this course. Public Safety AdministrationPSA 440Research Methodology in PSA3.00This course will focus on analyzing problems and needs within the public safety sector. Students will review related literature, collect data, and measure objectives, as well as apply analytic skills to a public safety related research project. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, and a background in public safety, or obtained permission from the instructor to take this course.Public Safety AdministrationPSA 445Strategic Planning in PSA3.00This course will focus on the fundamentals and application of strategic analysis and planning in public safety. Strategic Planning for Public Safety is designed to address the interests and needs of those currently working as professionals in the public safety arena. This course introduces the student to the development of strategic plans, the process of determining long-term and short-term goals, and the management of public safety programs. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, and a background in public safety, or obtained permission from the instructor to take this course.Public Safety AdministrationPSA 465Global Persps in Emergency Mgt3.00This course will focus on global disaster risk reduction principles and their impact on American emergency management systems and planning. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, and a background in public safety or obtained permission from the instructor to take this course.Public Safety AdministrationPSA 495Public Safety Admin Major Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the Public Safety Administration major and should be taken in the student's last semester. This course synthesizes leadership theory in relation to the other Public Safety Administration courses into a succinct research project that assimilates information to culminate the Public Safety Administration program. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102ScienceSCI 201Environmental Science3.00This course will focus on drawing information from several traditional sciences such as chemistry, biology, geology, physics, and botany, along with concepts from engineering, geography, economics, and sociology, to explore key aspects and controversial issues in the field of environmental science. Topics such as local and regional environmental problems, natural cycles, energy, biodiversity, population, human health, air and water pollution, weather, food and water supply, and waste issues will be covered and discussed. The course identifies and emphasizes the connections among all living things and the physical world. Students interested in receiving lab credit associated with this course should enroll in the SCI 202: Interdisciplinary Science Lab.ScienceSCI 202Interdisciplinary Science Lab1.00This lab course will focus on introducing the student to a current topic in a science of their choosing. The student will investigate a specific issue or topic related to their prior education and/or personal experience, establish a hypothesis (if applicable), and test the hypothesis through the scientific method. In an effort to complete this course, the student will select an issue or topic, perform a “lab experience” effort (conduct field work, visit a facility, interview expert sources, etc.), and submit a Lab Experience Action Plan, Draft Lab Experience Report (optional), and a Final Lab Experience Report in American Psychological Association (APA) format. Traditional and web-based research methods and resources will be required and demonstrated throughout the course and specifically in the Final Lab Experience Report. (Formerly Titled: Environmental Science Lab.)ScienceSCI 398Special Topics in Science3.00This course will focus on a study of various aspects of science. The course may be taken for credit multiple times under different topics. Students wishing to register must contact their advisor. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, & IDS 101.SociologySOC 101Sociology3.00This course will focus on the basic concepts in Sociology and an analysis of culture, socialization, stratification, social organization, class, social interaction, social change, and conflict.SociologySOC 210Sociology of the Family3.00This course will focus on marriage, family, and alternative life styles throughout the twenty-first century. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, SOC 101.SociologySOC 215Women in American Society3.00This course will focus on the problems associated with the roles of women in American society and compare perspectives on the status of women across social institutions. Through a variety of selected readings, the course will provide an opportunity to investigate the ways in which women in American society have been impacted by sexism, classism, racism, and cultural differences in both the historical and contemporary eras.SociologySOC 305Ethics in Social Science3.00This course will focus on how people create and sustain worldviews that determine their ethics. Students will investigate various classic theories and modern models of ethical practices and apply them to professional, research, government, non-profit, and private sectors. They will collaborate in debating the effectiveness of ethics in daily life and organizational behavior. Prerequisites: ENG101 & 102.SociologySOC 311Sociology of the City3.00This course will focus on providing a conceptual and analytical framework for examining urban life and how ordinary people interpret and respond to the actual experience of living in cities. Students will examine the underlying causes of urban problems and then proceed with a discussion about possible solutions. During the course of the semsester, students will study urban poverty, family dissolution, school drop out, street violence, urban crime, and homelessness, before turning their attention to various strategies for addressing these problems. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite(s): SOC 101. SociologySOC 315Sociology of Diversity3.00This course will focus on an examination of social diversity within the American society. The course will describe essential issues and the social significance of cultural minorities with special emphasis on the experiences of African Americans, as well as Hispanics, Native Americans, Asians, and Euro-American ethnic groups. The student will explore the interrelationships of values, socioeconomic status, social mobility, racism, assimilation, and segregation. This course is also designed to sensitize the student to the roles that race, ethnicity, social class, gender, and sexual orientation play in societal definitions of social diversity. (Formerly SOC 211). Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, and SOC 101.SociologySOC 320Urban Youth in American Society3.00This course will focus on increasing the student's understanding of the group life characteristics of urban youth in American society today. The course will provide a conceptual and analytical framework for examining the underlying causes and consequences of social problems that significantly impact the lives of urban youth. Classical and contemporary sociological theories and diverse humanistic perspectives will be considered regarding these problems. Particular attention is given to the influence of poverty, language and cultural diversity, immigration status and social acculturation, racism, sexism, homophobia, and drug and alcohol abuse on social role behavior. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or permission of the instructor.SociologySOC 350Children, School & the Community3.00This course will focus on theories for partnering families and communities with schools, and how to put them into practice for children from birth to age eight. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102.SociologySOC 449Social Problems: Impact on Wkplace3.00This course will focus on an analysis of major contemporary social problems, especially in the United States. Particular attention is given to the problems of poverty, racism, sexism, drug and alcohol abuse, and illiteracy, as well as their impact on the contemporary workplace. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102, & SOC 101.SociologySOC 450Social Theory3.00This course will focus on the most recognized and significant thinkers in the development of Sociology as a discipline during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. This includes the classic works of Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx, Max Weber and Georg Simmel, along with more contemporary schools of thought such as Critical Theory, Interactionism, and Postmodernism. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, ENG 102. Recommended Prerequisite(s): SOC 101.SociologySOC 495Sociology Major Capstone3.00This is the capstone course for the Sociology major and should be taken in the student's last semester. Students must have completed most of their major courses and take this course in their last semester. Sociology is the study of group life: its characteristics, values, changes, causes and consequences. It employs scientific and humanistic perspectives in the study of urban and rural life, family patterns and relationships, social change inter-group relationships, social class, environment, technology and communications, health seeking behavior, and social movements. This capstone course will identify and evaluate concepts of sociological theory and social processes. Students will use research methodologies and relate it to social policy formation and social institutions. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102, & SOC 101SpanishSPA 100Spanish for the Workplace3.00This course will focus on providing students with an introduction to the Spanish language and culture in a working environment, with special focus on Health Care and Law Enforcement. It is intended for students who do not speak Spanish or whose knowledge of Spanish is rudimentary. The course will include reading and listening to interactive presentations and practice of written working environment dialogues, to acquire the basic skills to communicate more effectively in Spanish at work. Two voice recording activities will be assigned through the required online software.Prerequisite(s): ENG 101.SpanishSPA 101Spanish 13.00This course will focus on an introduction to the Spanish language and culture. It includes the necessary oral practice of dialogues, vocabulary, and basic grammar to communicate in Spanish at a basic level. Students will record paired exercises in Spanish and actively listen to videos and tutorials to help acquire listening and speaking skills. The course requires a computer microphone and the online purchase of En línea, a web-based language interface and textbook.SpanishSPA 102Spanish 23.00This course will focus on building upon the student's previous Spanish experience to further expand their vocabulary and grammar. Grammar topics will include the past tense, and complex sentences using object pronouns. The course requires verbal interaction with other students in the class and the instructor in the form or recorded dialogues, collaborative projects, and discussion board exchanges. Prerequisite(s): SPA 101 or two years of recent high school Spanish.