Business and Social Sciences Division Department Courses

Code	Name	Description
ACC110	Accounting in Business	This course is an overall introduction to the discipline of accounting. Emphasis is on understanding processes used to collect, analyze, and report financial information in business organizations. Topics include the accounting equation, generally acc...
ACC114	Payroll Accounting	This course is a practical study of current social security, income tax, employment and unemployment laws and their effect on basic payroll accounting systems. Course coverage includes the preparation of payroll records and tax returns.
ACC121	Financial Accounting	This is an introductory course focusing on financial reporting for external users. Course coverage includes basic accounting principles, the accounting cycle with an emphasis on transaction analysis, and financial statements. Specific course topics i...
ACC122	Managerial Accounting	This introductory course in managerial accounting focuses on internal planning and control. Emphasis is on identifying and applying relevant accounting and financial information for management decisions. Topical areas include product costing, operati...
ACC132	Accounting in Business	This course is an overall introduction to the discipline of accounting. Emphasis is on understanding processes used to collect, analyze, and report financial information in business organizations. Topics include the accounting equation, generally acc...
ACC171	Introduction to QuickBooks	This course provides an introduction to QuickBooks. Topics covered include company set up, processing transactions through the accounting cycle, merchandising transactions, banking and payroll.
ACC172	Accounting Capstone Experience	Students in this course will complete a capstone project consisting of a comprehensive accounting practice set and end of project evaluation. Completing and reporting on this practice set will give students the opportunity to synthesize and put into...
ACC212	Federal Taxation of Individuals	This course involves the practical study of Federal Tax Law as related to the individual and sole proprietorship. Topics covered include history of Federal Income Tax, Personal and Dependency Exemptions, Cash and Accrual Methods, Gross Income inclusi...
ACC213	Federal Taxation of Entities	This course is an introduction to corporate, partnership, gift, estate, and international taxation. The overall emphasis of the course is on the taxation of corporations and flow-through entities. The student will also become familiar with various re...
ACC214	Cost Accounting	This course is an advanced study of the information required in management planning and control systems. The emphasis is on the systematic application of cost accounting concepts as a tool for management decisions. Topical areas include product costi...
ACC221	Intermediate Accounting I	An intensive study of financial accounting theory and procedures involving the topical areas of accounting standards and theory development, the statements of income, retained earnings, and financial position, time value of money, cash, receivables,...
ACC222	Intermediate Accounting II	An intensive continuation of the study of financial accounting theory and procedures involving the topical areas of accounting for long term liabilities, shareholder equity, investments, revenue recognition, financial analysis, preparation of the Sta...
ACC231	Federal Tax Compliance and Research	This course explores the procedures and responsibilities connected to federal income taxation. The overall emphasis of the course is on the inventory of necessary tax forms, reporting and filing obligations, representing clients before the IRS, and r...
ACC251	Financial Accounting Research	This course is an introduction to the research process as it applies to financial accounting. The primary focus will be on the use of an Internet based research system to obtain authoritative evidence to support answers to accounting questions.
ACC252	Research Topics in Taxation	This course summarizes the art of navigating the federal income tax laws, as well as other authoritative literature, and developing a supportable conclusion to tax issues that do not possess definitive answers. This course will expose students to a v...
ACC270	Advanced Accounting	Advanced accounting includes the study of accounting theory and practice as it relates to business combinations and consolidated financial statements, accounting and reporting for governmental and not for profit organizations, and the accounting for...
ACC271	Auditing	An intensive study of theory and procedures applied in the performance of an audit including the topical areas of audit reporting, auditing standards and evidence, components of audit risk, and the evaluation and impact of internal control environmen...
ACC299	Special Topics in Accounting	This course is designed to allow students to study a topic or topics that are not a part of the existing curriculum. Topics identified will be current or emerging topics within the accounting profession or topics that provide additional depth within...
AMT111	Business Communication	This course is designed to improve communication skills and prepare students for success in a team environment. Students will learn how to write clearly and concisely. Topics include a review of punctuation, document formatting and techniques in comp...
AMT112	Computer Basics/Software Applications	This course provides a comprehensive study of the use of computers and technologies. Class topics include computer hardware, software, operating systems, and electronic communications such as email, the Internet, and networks. Students will have an o...
AMT113	Comprehensive Word Processing Using Microsoft Word	This is a comprehensive course in the use of word processing software on a computer. Topics include entering, editing, formatting, saving, retrieving, using writing tools, and printing. Advanced and specialized topics to be covered include tables, me...
AMT114	Outlook	In this course, students will learn the features of Microsoft Outlook software. Topics covered include using Outlook for e-mail, using the Calendar feature to schedule events and appointments, entering and editing contacts, and creating and updating...
AMT115	Presentation Software Using Microsoft PowerPoint	In this course students will learn to design, create, and present dynamic presentations using Microsoft's PowerPoint software. Topics include adding media, custom animation, and web posting.
AMT116	Administrative Office Procedures	This course will prepare students for the role of the administrative professional in a wide variety of industries. Topics to be covered include defining the administrative professional, understanding organizational structures, developing and strength...
AMT117	Comprehensive Spreadsheets Using Microsoft Excel	In this course, students will learn the features of Microsoft Excel software. Topics covered include creating, editing, and formatting worksheets and workbooks; managing data cells and ranges; creating and formatting tables and table data; performing...
AMT118	Advanced Word Processing/Desktop Publishing	In this course students will gain an understanding of desktop publishing concepts using Word and Publisher applications. Topics covered include desktop publishing terminology, graphics, typestyles, styles, design principles, forms creation, and web p...
AMT122	Business Mathematics	Students will solve math problems encountered in a business environment. Areas of study include a review of mathematical computations, algebra, percentages, discounts, markups/markdowns, simple and compound interest, loans, depreciation, inventory, a...
AMT170	Computer Keyboarding I	Computer Keyboarding I meets the needs of individuals seeking basic keyboarding skills on computers and provides the initial instruction leading to an employable skill level. By learning to use proper "touch" keystroking techniques, students will mas...
AMT171	Computer Keyboarding II	This course is designed to continue building speed and accuracy skills on the alphabetic keyboard using proper "touch" keyboarding techniques. Proper formatting of basic business documents used in today's office will be introduced.
AMT172	Business English	This course is designed to teach the application of standard rules of business English necessary to ensure accuracy in written communications in the business office. This course includes intensive coverage of correct business word usage, punctuation,...
AMT175	Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy Building	This course is for students with intermediate skill levels who wish to improve their speed and accuracy on the computer.
AMT178	Intermediate Keyboarding	Intermediate Keyboarding focuses on increasing speed/accuracy on timings and increasing the production rate of office documents. Students will learn formatting of business correspondence. A knowledge of word processing software is required.
AMT213	Advanced Word Processing Using Microsoft Word	In this course, students will learn advanced features of Microsoft Word software. Topics to be covered include managing documents and templates; preparing documents for collaboration; managing language options; finding/replacing/pasting document cont...
AMT216	Integrated Application Projects	This course will introduce students to integrated projects required in a business environment. Students will use the components of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and the Internet. This is a capstone course that requires t...
AMT217	Advanced Spreadsheets Using Microsoft Excel	In this course, students will learn some advanced features of Microsoft Excel software. Topics covered include working with custom Excel business templates, creating advanced charts, working with data analysis tools, creating PivotTables and PivotCha...
AMT233	Management Skills	This course focuses on the actions of managers as they perform their planning/leading/organizing/controlling responsibilities. Students in this course will both study and practice critical management competencies. These competencies include problem-s...
AMT237	Managerial Communication	This course will guide students in developing the communication skills needed to be successful as a manager. The course is organized in a workshop format, in which students develop, refine, and practice communication skills used by successful manager...
AMT239	Social Media Marketing	This course provides an introduction to the use of social media marketing within a business context. The course provides an overview of the role of social media in building and managing customer relationships as a component of the larger marketing pr...
AMT253	Leadership	This course will focus on the elements and concepts related to leadership. Various levels of leadership concepts will be examined including self-leadership, entrepreneurial leadership, team leadership, strategic leadership, and organizational leaders...
AMT299	Selected Topics in Administrative Management and Technology	This course is designed to introduce students to current office automation topics. Topics will be identified for each section of the course.
ANT121	Introduction to Anthropology	This course is an introduction to the nature of humans and their development and relationship to the physical, social, and cultural environments both past and present. This course surveys the major fields of anthropology: physical anthropology, ethno...
ANT221	Cultural Anthropology	This course is a study of the nature and development of culture. The economic, political, religious and social organizations of selected human groups (with an emphasis on non-Western and underrepresented groups) are examined, compared and evaluated....
ANT222	Introduction to Physical Anthropology	This course is an introductory survey of basic concepts, theories, and information addressing physical anthropology. Specifically, this course explores human origins, primate and human fossil records, population genetics, human adaptation and variat...
ANT224	Introduction to Archaeology	This course is a survey of the concepts and methods essential to the study of prehistoric cultures with emphasis on the prehistoric cultures of the Americans. Topics include site location, techniques of excavation, methods of dating artifacts and si...
ANT228	Cross-Cultural Relationships	Combining the anthropological traditions of a strong cross-cultural approach, a focus on small-scale cultures, and an emphasis on traditionally underrepresented groups, this course offers a unique perspective on the analysis and understanding of the...
ANT240	Anthropological Field Methods	(Formerly ANT 226) This course is an introduction to the field techniques of a select anthropological sub field, and includes instruction in research design, project planning, data collection, and report preparation. Field Methods will be conducted a...
ANT241	Anthropological Lab Methods	This course is an introduction to the lab techniques of a select anthropological subfield, and includes instruction in laboratory organization, planning, and data organization, analysis, and interpretation. Lab research will be conducted at an approv...
ANT299	Special Topics in Anthropology	This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in anthropology that do not have specific courses in the catalogue. Course content will vary depending on the topic being studied and may include topics in Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology,...
BUS111	Fundamentals of Finance	Study of basic methods and quantitative tools of Business Finance. Short and long term investment decision making for businesses and individuals.
BUS113	Human Resource Management	This course provides a broad overview of relevant human resource management concepts, incorporating legal and ethical issues. Topics include staffing, hiring, training and development, performance evaluation, employee terminations, compensation and b...
BUS115	Elements of Supervision	This course introduces the role of the supervisor and how it fits in the overall management of an organization. Emphasis is on how the supervisor can impact a department's productivity. Topics will include: supervisory planning, time management, orga...
BUS119	Personal Finance	This course covers the basics of financial planning, including budgeting, managing expenses, investments, insurance, estate planning, retirement planning and tax planning. Basic investment principles, such as forms of risk, historical returns, and ri...
BUS121	Introduction to Business	This course provides a broad overview of the principles, functions and careers in business. Topics included are: economics, global business, ethics, business structures, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, accounting, finance and operations mana...
BUS131	Entrepreneurship	This course focuses on the entrepreneurial process and prepares students for developing a mindset for thinking creatively. The course examines the concepts and tools related to the development of new entrepreneurial ventures, including developing an...
BUS132	Business Ethics	This course introduces students to the principal ethical theories and concepts of human conduct and character and will provide a critical evaluation of these theories and concepts as they apply to particular moral problems and business decision makin...
BUS212	Business to Business Marketing	Business to Business (B2B) Marketing provides students with an understanding of how to market products and services to organizations rather than consumers. Market development, market mix concepts and target market planning are studied.
BUS213	Principles of Professional Selling	An efficient, skilled sales force can positively impact every organization. Principles of Professional Selling provides students with the skills to efficiently and effectively communicate value and develop long-term relationships with customers and...
BUS214	Advertising	This course provides an understanding of advertising within the integrated marketing communications of the firm. Principles and practical applications of promotional research, consumer behavior, media identification and selection, creative strategy,...
BUS215	Operations Management	This class will give students a broad, practical perspective towards the field of Operations Management, a core business function. Students will examine concepts and problems encountered in planning, operating and controlling the production of goods...
BUS219	Small Business Management	This course is focused on the role of small business in our society, the problems and opportunities connected with starting a new venture, and the management skills required to successfully operate the on-going business. Students will explore the str...
BUS221	Business Law I	This course introduces principles of American law governing business and personal transactions. Areas covered include contracts, torts, agency, employment, and business structures. The course also introduces the American legal environment: the court...
BUS222	Business Law II/Corporate and Securities Law	his course provides an overview of various forms of business structures, including sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations as well as other forms of business. Additional topics covered include the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), leases, se...
BUS223	Principles of Management	This course is a study of management theories and practices, emphasizing key concepts and skills needed to execute the classic management functions of planning, leading, organizing, and controlling. Emphasis is on theories, concepts, and models relat...
BUS227	Principles of Marketing	(Formerly BUS 122) This course provides students with the elements and best practices of the marketing world and the application of those practices. Students will explore the basic fundamentals of market research through situation analysis of an indu...
BUS233	Management Skills	This course focuses on the actions of managers as they perform their planning/leading/organizing/controlling responsibilities. Students in this course will both study and practice critical management competencies. These competencies include problem-s...
BUS234	Principles of Retailing	This course is focused on the world of retailing from a managerial viewpoint. Students will explore the different types of retailers, multichannel retailing, consumer buying behavior, retail marketing strategies, selecting retail site locations, supp...
BUS237	Managerial Communication	This course will guide students in developing the communication skills needed to be successful as a manager. The course is organized in a workshop format, in which students develop, refine and practice communication skills used by successful managers...
BUS238	Project Management	This course will focus on the concepts and tools related to the management of projects within organizations. Students will examine all phases of project management including planning, scheduling, control, and termination. Topics include writing proje...
BUS239	Social Media Marketing	This course provides an introduction to the use of social media marketing within a business context. The course provides an overview of the role of social media in building and managing customer relationships as a component of the larger marketing pr...
BUS253	Leadership	This course will focus on the elements and concepts related to leadership. Various levels of leadership concepts will be examined including self-leadership, entrepreneurial leadership, team leadership, strategic leadership, and organizational leaders...
BUS270	Introduction to Global Business	This course provides students with a broad overview of the field of international business, with an emphasis on international marketing, cultural diversity, economic systems and political environments. Students will compare and contrast methods of m...
BUS299	Selected Topics in Business	This course is designed to provide students with more information about specialized areas of business. These areas may be current issues that are of a career or management development nature.NOTE: Topics will be identified for each section of the co...
CIT111	Comprehensive Spreadsheets	Covers the advanced features of spreadsheet use and design. File building techniques, the creation of high-quality graphics, database features including query and table handling are also covered. Use of financial, date, and time functions will be i...
CIT112	Comprehensive Database	This course introduces the concepts and features of a PC-based relational database using Microsoft Access. Students will learn to create and modify tables, customized queries, forms and reports. Other topics include: embedding objects, creating macr...
CIT113	Introduction to SQL	This course will cover the essential concepts of relational databases using SQL (Structured Query Language). Students will develop skills necessary to effectively interact with an SQL database. Emphasis is on the SQL commands required for designing,...
CIT119	Introduction to Office Software	This course is a hands-on course for students wanting to learn the basics of productivity software including: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. Basic operating system tasks will also be presented. Software used for...
CIT120	Introduction to Computers	In this course students will learn about the significant role of computers in business and society. Students will be introduced to concepts addressing computer hardware and software, networking, multimedia, telecommunications, careers in the Informa...
CIT130	Operating Systems for A+ Certificate	This course covers the essential elements of Operating Systems. Specific features along with general concepts of the selected operating system will be addressed. System optimization, memory management, identity management, installation, and software/...
CIT131	Windows Operating System	This course covers the essential elements of the latest Client Windows Operating System. Specific features along with general concepts of the Windows operating system will be addressed. System optimization, memory management, installation, and softwa...
CIT132	Linux Operating System	This course introduces students to the Linux operating system and the skills they need to effectively use and administer the Linux operating system. The course includes Linux installation and configuration, shell commands and scripts, Linux file syst...
CIT133	Network Automation	This course introduces students to basic shell scripting concepts used in automating administrative tasks in the Windows and Linux operating systems. Students will learn how to run commands in the command-line interface, write and debug scripts, hand...
CIT134	Introduction to Programming Concepts	This course introduces students to programming logic constructs used in structured programming. Problem solving and structure types (sequence, decision, and repetition) will be presented. Other programming concepts presented in this course include: n...
CIT138	Introduction to C# Programming	This course introduces students to the C# programming language. Students will create console-based and Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) applications. For the GUI applications, the student will build window-based and web-based forms, adding controls an...
CIT139	CCNA I: Introduction to Networks	This course covers the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of Internet Protocol (IP) addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and bas...
CIT141	Programming in C++	Extends the knowledge of programming by demonstrating how C++ implements the basic constructs of Object Oriented Programming (OOP). Encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism, the three fundamental criteria for OOP, will be examined closely. Stude...
CIT142	Programming in Python	This course covers basic to intermediate level programming concepts and problem-solving skills in Python language. Contents include the fundamentals of data storage, input and output, control structures, functions, sequences and lists, file I/O, and...
CIT151	Windows Server Administration	This course covers the implementation, management, maintenance, and provisioning services essential to the administration of Windows Server across multiple network infrastructure platforms. Major topics include installing and configuring servers, con...
CIT152	Network Security Fundamentals	This course is designed for administrators who are responsible for the day-to-day administration and security of Microsoft Windows. Students should have general knowledge of networking concepts and Windows OS to be successful in this course. This cou...
CIT155	Introduction to Computer Forensics	This course is designed to introduce students to crime scene investigation and processing, forensic science and computer forensics topics. Areas addressed in this course include: crime scene procedures and documentation, collecting and preserving evi...
CIT157	Modern Windows Desktop Management	In this course, students will learn how to plan, implement, and update modern deployment of Windows operating system. This course also covers what it takes to incorporate Microsoft Intune into your organization. Students will also learn about methods...
CIT159	CCNA II: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials	This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configur...
CIT162	Ethical Hacking	This course is designed for students that want to be IT security professionals by understanding and exploring weaknesses and vulnerabilities in target systems. This course covers knowledge and tools used by a malicious hacker but the skills will be u...
CIT170	Web Page Development	This course introduces students to the technical aspects of web page development. Topics presented in this course include: creating web pages using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), formatting web pages and designing web page layouts using Cascading...
CIT171	Web Page Scripting	This course is designed as an introduction to creating dynamic interactive Web pages and sites using client-side scripting, code embedded directly into a Web page. Topics presented in this course include: beginning through advanced concepts of Web pa...
CIT173	PHP Programming	This course is designed as an introduction to PHP, an open source, interpretive, cross-platform, HTML embedded server-side scripting language used to create dynamic Web sites. The main objective of this course is to provide students with the knowledg...
CIT174	Adobe Dreamweaver	This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Adobe Dreamweaver, the industry's leading application for developing websites. Students will gain the knowledge and hands-on skills they need to plan, build, and manage commercial websites using...
CIT177	3D Game Development	This course provides students with skills to develop computer games utilizing 3D game development tools. Through hands-on work students apply 3D game design concepts and principles to complete deliverables for a 3D game conversion. Students will als...
CIT218	CCNA III: Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation	This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a larger and more complex network as well as (WAN) technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. Students learn...
CIT241	Advanced C++	Extends the students' knowledge of C++ through the study of the application of data structures and an introduction to frameworks. The student will learn the basic concepts and the application of the normal data structures of vectors, linked lists, s...
CIT252	Hardening the Infrastructure	This course provides students with hands-on experience in hardening a variety of networking systems. Topics include Linux and Windows operating systems, routers, wireless networks, auditing and contingency planning. This is one of the courses in a...
CIT253	Network Defense and Countermeasures	In this Cybersecurity capstone course students will use the knowledge from previous courses to design a secure network infrastructure as a member of a project team. Topics introduced in this course will include managing and installing firewalls, impl...
CIT254	Advanced Windows Server Administration	This course covers the essential elements in implementing and administering Windows Server in medium to very large computing environments. This course uses the current Windows Server product and students learn how to install and configure Active Dire...
CIT255	Server Virtualization Technologies	This course covers the fundamentals of enterprise class server virtualization, which forms the basis for private and public cloud technologies, as well as drastically reduces the data center footprint. Students will learn to install, configure and ma...
CIT259	Topics in Computer Forensics	This course is designed to meet the needs of students for specialized instruction in current Computer Forensics topics. Topics and course credit hours will be identified by individual section. This course is repeatable up to three times, any topic on...
CIT261	Cybersecurity Analyst	This course is designed for students in the IT security field that are looking to gain skills in the security analyst area. Students will be able to perform data analysis and interpret the results to identify vulnerabilities, threats and risks to an...
CIT262	Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge	This course provides an understanding of security issues and best practices over a broad range of cloud computing domains. The course is needed by students and IT security professionals that migrate organizations to the cloud. This course is applicab...
CIT264	Microsoft 365 Identity and Services	This course covers three central elements of Microsoft 365 enterprise administration – Microsoft 365 tenant and service management, Office 365 management, and Microsoft 365 identity management. In Microsoft 365 tenant and service management, you will...
CIT265	Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security	This course covers three central elements of Microsoft 365 enterprise administration – Microsoft 365 security management, Microsoft 365 compliance management, and Microsoft 365 device management. Students will examine all the common types of threat v...
CIT272	Enterprise Messaging Administration	This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to configure and manage an enterprise messaging environment. It also provides guidelines, best practices, and considerations for optimizing mail server deployment. Major topics includ...
CIT299	Selected Topics in Computer Information Technology	A course designed to meet the needs of students for specialized instruction in current computer information technology topics. NOTE: Topics will be identified for each section of the course.
CRJ118	Introduction to Forensic Science	This course provides students with an educational background regarding the scientific methods involved in the recognition, collection, and preservation of physical evidence at crime scenes. The value of physical evidence will be demonstrated. Problem...
CRJ119	Principles of Direct Supervision	This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for the supervision of inmates in the direct supervision environment. An emphasis will be placed on the evolution of direct supervision jails, as well as the mana...
CRJ121	Introduction to Criminal Justice	This course examines the legal process and the administration of justice in American society. Students will be exposed to the criminal process from the police function through adjudication, sentencing, and corrections, as well as the social, moral,...
CRJ122	Introduction to Policing	This course examines the history, structure, and behavior of police in America. Students will be exposed to various topics, such as: the heritage of American policing; police systems including federal, state and local policing; the patrol function; p...
CRJ123	Introduction to Criminology	This course is designed to familiarize the student with the social and legal aspects of crime in American society. An emphasis is placed on the definition of crime and deviance, the nature and extent of the crime problem, the history of criminology,...
CRJ124	Introduction to Corrections	This course examines the history, philosophy, and administration of corrections in America. An emphasis will be placed on philosophies of punishment, sentencing strategies, the prison community, alternatives to incarceration, and various reform effo...
CRJ125	Introduction to Private Security	This course introduces students to the private security profession in the United States. Topics covered include the relationship between private security and the criminal justice system, as well as current trends in the profession. Students will expl...
CRJ130	Report Writing	This course is designed to expose today’s criminal justice student to the purpose of report writing. Students will build the skills required to create various types of police reports thoroughly and insightfully. The student will recognize the impact...
CRJ150	Careers in Criminal Justice	This course will focus on a comprehensive approach to criminal justice career exploration. Students will be provided opportunities and resources to seek career information related to various professions in law enforcement, courts, institutional and c...
CRJ212	Traffic Law Enforcement	This course is a survey of traffic law enforcement problems and responses. An emphasis will be on the history and growth of traffic problems, organization for traffic control, accident investigation, and the analysis and interpretation of accidents....
CRJ213	Community Policing	This course is a survey of community policing in the law enforcement field. An emphasis is placed on police-community relations, interpersonal skills, dealing with diversity, interacting with special populations in the citizenry, victims of crime, c...
CRJ214	Substance Abuse and Criminal Justice	This course examines drugs in American society from a criminal justice perspective, including the nature and extent of drug-taking behavior, the history and theories of drug use and abuse, the relationship between drugs and crime, drugs and the crimi...
CRJ216	Police Management and Supervision	This course analyzes the administration and management of police operations. An emphasis is placed on the distribution of personnel, specialized units, communication models, leadership principles, budgetary issues, management theory, and supervisory...
CRJ218	Criminal Justice Internship	This course is designed to broaden educational experience of students through appropriate observation of selected criminal justice agencies to correlate theory with actual practice. Students assigned to local criminal justice agencies and/or related...
CRJ219	Principles of Criminal Investigation	This course is an introduction of criminal investigation procedures; theory and practice of investigations. An emphasis is placed on methods of investigation for different types of criminal activity.
CRJ220	Independent Research	This course involves independent research and study under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Subject must be approved by the assigned faculty member.
CRJ221	Criminal Law	This course explores the history and development of the criminal law as a system of social control. An emphasis is placed on legal principles and substantive law. Elements of a crime, specific statutes, and various affirmative defenses are analyzed...
CRJ222	Criminal Procedural Law	This course exposes the student to the field of criminal procedural law. The course will examine certain civil liberties guaranteed in the Bill of Rights to the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions and how they relate to law enforcement procedures of arre...
CRJ223	Ethics in Criminal Justice	This course offers a thorough study of ethical philosophies and their application to criminal justice practitioners. Aspects of morality, leadership, ethical reasoning, professional standards, and codes of ethics will be addressed. Resolution of ethi...
CRJ224	Institutional Corrections	This course will provide students with exposure to a variety of perspectives about the operations of the largest and most expensive component of the American criminal justice system, Institutional Corrections. Jails and prisons in the United States h...
CRJ227	Community-Based Corrections	This course examines the use of the community in the treatment and control of individuals in the correctional process. Students are exposed to such topics as probation, parole, restitution, community service, deferred prosecution, work release, half...
CRJ229	Juvenile Delinquency	This course examines juvenile delinquency in American society, including the historical, behavioral, legal, and correctional aspects of delinquency. Emphasis is placed on the nature and extent of delinquency in the United States, the traditional theo...
CRJ230	Principles of Courtroom Testimony	This course offers an in-depth study of evidence and courtroom testimony for professionals. It will cover the ethical philosophies of courtroom and administrative hearing testimony and their application to practitioners in the field. Students will...
CRJ248	Psychology of the Criminal Mind	This course introduces students to the field of Criminal Psychology. The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of criminal behavior and the clinical and social implications of violent crime. The course will examine the etiology, natur...
CRJ270	Criminal Justice Assessment Seminar	This course is required of all the students completing the associate in applied science degree (A.A.S) in Criminal Justice. Students will be assessed as to the knowledge and foundational skills they have attained in the criminal justice program. Ba...
CRJ299	Special Topics in Criminal Justice	This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in criminal justice that do not have specific courses in the catalog. Course content will vary depending on the topic being studied and may include topics in criminology, law enforcement, cou...
ECE116	Creative Activities	This course focuses on facilitating creative activities and environments for young children ages three through eight. Course includes experiences in art, music, language arts, science, mathematics, and dramatic/social play. Each class involves discus...
ECE117	Creative Activities for Infants and Toddlers	This course focuses on developing appropriate creative experiences and environments for children from birth through age three. Content includes choosing quality books, planning and implementing sensory activities, music and movement experiences, lang...
ECE121	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	This survey course provides an overview of early childhood care and education including historical and cultural perspectives, organization, structure, programming, and evidence-based practices. Professional and evidence-based practices of highly-qua...
ECE124	Child Development for Educators	This course provides an overview of the theory and principles of human growth and development from conception through adolescence. Content includes an in-depth study of the inter-relatedness of physical, cognitive, social and emotional aspects of dev...
ECE141	Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children	This course provides an overview of the health, safety and nutritional needs of young children and early childhood practices to ensure the health and well-being of each child in a group setting. Content includes roles and responsibilities of adults i...
ECE214	Group Care of Infants and Toddlers	This course is an overview of infant and toddler early care and education programs. Emphasis is on the care and protection of very young children; developmentally appropriate curriculum; working with diverse families; the impact and interaction of th...
ECE220	Observation and Assessment	This course prepares students to complete authentic, alternative, classroom-based assessments on young children, as well as mange standardized tests in an appropriate manner. The course will further provide the student with the knowledge and skills t...
ECE223	Child, Family, and Community	This course focuses on the diverse needs of the child within the context of family, school and community. The course will examine the interplay of diverse cultures, lifestyles, abilities, language and communication with the role of the early childhoo...
ECE229	Language Development and Early Literacy	This course focuses on the development of speech, language, and emergent literacy in the young child. Students will gain an understanding of how children progress through stages of language acquisition, as well as the influence of culture and diversi...
ECE233	Young Children with Special Needs	This course focuses on practical techniques for working with young children, from birth through age five, in inclusive early childhood settings. Characteristics of children with various types of special needs, as well as curriculum, routines, and cla...
ECE235	Trauma Informed Educator	This course is an overview of the types of traumas that young children experience and how it affects overall learning both in and out of the classroom. Emphasis will be given to supporting educators in creating safe learning environments, developing...
ECE241	Guidance and Social Development	This course introduces practical principles and techniques for providing a balanced, child-centered approach to addressing the developmental needs and abilities of children in the early childhood years. Course content includes review of general theor...
ECE242	Math Activities for Young Children	This course incorporates theories, research, and pedagogy as it relates to the emergence and development of mathematical concepts, knowledge, and skill development in young children. Includes review of basic mathematical concepts and terminology for...
ECE248	Early Childhood Capstone Seminar	This capstone course is required for all students completing the Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) in Early Childhood Education. This course provides students with the opportunity to synthesize, analyze, and apply their learning from their...
ECE250	Early Childhood Education Practicum - Infants and Toddlers	This course provides students with the opportunity to apply evidence-based practices based on early childhood education principles and theories and is focused on the unique needs of infants and toddlers. Students work with diverse young children and...
ECE251	Curriculum Development I	This course covers the principles involved in planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate, evidence-based curriculum to meet the unique needs of infants and toddlers. The course focuses on relationships among developmental theor...
ECE252	Early Childhood Education Practicum - Preschool	This course provides students with the opportunity to apply evidence-based practices based on early childhood education principles and theories, focused on young children ages 3 - 5. Students work with diverse young children and families in high-qual...
ECE253	Curriculum Development II	The principles involved in planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate, evidence-based curriculum for preschoolers are studied. The course focuses on relationships among developmental theory, philosophy, practice, and developmen...
ECE254	Early Childhood Education Practicum - Administrative	This course is a practicum designed for those individuals who are interested in serving as administrators or directors of early childhood programs. The focus of this practicum experience is the application of early childhood leadership strategies, ad...
ECE270	Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Programs	This course is intended for students who are interested in becoming or who are currently serving as leaders of early childhood programs (directors, assistant directors, program coordinators). The course will acquaint students with the organization, r...
ECE299	Special Topics in Early Childhood Education	These special topic courses will focus on a specific current issue in the area of early childhood care and education. A maximum of 6 credit hours of ECE 299 or EDU 299 may be used as elective toward an AAS or AA degree in early childhood education.
ECO110	Economics for Business and Industry	This course is a brief survey of both microeconomic and macroeconomic principles to provide the student with the basic tools to understand current economic problems and policies. It is intended for students pursuing an AAS degree.
ECO221	Principles of Macroeconomics	This course analyzes the national economy by measuring and tracking the changes in key economic variables such as GDP and the economic growth rate, the unemployment rate, and the inflation rate. Principal macroeconomic issues will be explored and dis...
ECO222	Principles of Microeconomics	This course analyzes the economic decision-making of households and firms under the limitations of scarce resources. Fundamental concepts of economics including demand, supply, market equilibrium, elasticity, consumer utility, and the behavior of fir...
ECO223	Money, Banking, and Financial Markets	The course emphasizes the economic and monetary history and theory of money and banking in the United States. Primary focus is given to the role that banks and financial institutions serve in economic development. Also discussed are the impacts of Fe...
ECO224	Public Finance	This course explains the economic functions of government in a capitalistic economic system. It focuses on government operations in two distinct areas: government expenditure and government revenue. First, government expenditure programs are examined...
EDU121	Introduction to Teaching	This course provides the prospective teacher with an introduction to teaching in United States school systems. Other topics included are history and philosophy of education, school organization and governance, ethical and legal issues, the nature of...
EDU124	Child Development for Educators	This course provides an overview of the theory and principles of human growth and development from conception through adolescence. Content includes an in-depth study of the inter-relatedness of physical, cognitive, social and emotional aspects of dev...
EDU222	The Exceptional Child	This course is an overview of children and adolescents with exceptional cognitive, physical, social, and emotional characteristics, including learning disabilities. It includes assessment, screening, educational needs, family communication, community...
EDU223	Technology in the Classroom	This course focuses on the uses of basic technology for management and instruction in PreK-12 classrooms. Students will develop the knowledge and skills they need to appropriately and responsibly use technology tools, resources, processes, and system...
EDU224	Diversity in Schools and Society	This course will survey the personal, social, political, legal, cultural, and educational factors involved in diversity and human relations, and how these factors impact teaching, learning, and other human interactions. The course will cover the majo...
EDU225	Educational Psychology	This course addresses psychological principles underlying educational practice. Theories concerning cognitive and psychological development, human learning, and motivation are studied with emphasis on application for instruction, including assessment...
EDU242	Observational/Clinical Experience in Education	This course is a pre-student teaching practicum. It allows students who are considering the field of education an opportunity to observe and interact with certified teachers and children in a classroom setting. Required participation includes a minim...
EDU299	Special Topics in Education	Special topics in the field of education will be developed. Topics will focus on a specific current issue in the areas of early childhood, elementary, secondary, or special education. A maximum of 6 credit hours of EDU 299 or ECE 299 may be used as e...
FST111	Introduction to Fire Service	This course provides an overview of fire protection and emergency services, career opportunities in fire protection and related fields. This course further address topics including the culture and history of emergency services, fire loss analysis, al...
FST116	Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy I	An introduction to the basic principles and methods associated with the strategic and tactical responsibilities of the line officer on the fireground. Emphasizes size-up, fire operations, pre-fire planning, and basic engine and truck company operatio...
FST117	Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy II	Continuation of FST 116, with advanced principles and methods associated with fireground strategies and tactics, required of the company officer and chief officer. The course emphasizes multi-company alarm assignments, sectorization of the firegroun...
FST118	Incident Command	This course introduces students to the basic principles that firefighters, company officers and chief officer use when organizing and managing an emergency scene. This course will stress sectorization, scene safety, and scene management. Emergency fi...
FST120	Introduction to Emergency Management	(Formerly EDM 111) This course introduces students to the field of emergency management. Students will be exposed to the terminology and definitions used in emergency and disaster management. Students will examine legal requirements, responsibilities...
FST130	Basic Operations Firefighter A	This course focuses on the organization and structure of a fire agency, fire behavior, building construction, safety issues in the fire service, communication procedures and practices, self-contained breathing apparatus, fire extinguishers and fire e...
FST131	Basic Operations Firefighter B	This course focuses on fire service ladders, hose and related appliances, nozzles and streams, water supply, forcible entry and ventilation. The course will include weekly lectures and lab sessions that focus on developing and enhancing practical ski...
FST132	Basic Operations Firefighter C	This course focuses on search and rescue, fire control, loss control, protecting evidence, fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems, prevention techniques, public education, wild land and ground cover firefighting, and firefighter safety and su...
FST173	Fire Instructor I	This course is designed to meet the needs of those individuals who wish to learn the techniques of instructing in the fire service. It is structured to provide basic information about human relations in the classroom environment, methods of teaching...
FST174	Fire Instructor II	This course is a continuation of FST 173. Teaches advance principles and techniques of instruction. This course is structured to provide information about human relationships in the teaching-learning environment, methods of lesson and course developm...
FST177	Fire Prevention Principles I	This course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plans...
FST179	Fire Protection Systems	This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers.
FST180	Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival	This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighters life safety initiatives focusing on the need for cultural and behavioral change throughout the emergency services.
FST181	Fire Behavior and Combustion	This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled. The use of water and other extinguishing agents are compared to determine how they extinguish different classes of fires. Major focus of this c...
FST182	Building Construction for Fire Protection	This course provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operati...
FST192	Hazardous Materials Operations	This course is designed for firefighters and other persons who might encounter Hazardous Materials in the course of their occupations. This course will stress identification, site entry, isolations, evacuation, use of Hazardous Safety Data sheets, an...
FST193	Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply	This course provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and solve water supply problems.
FST200	Terrorism and Homeland Security	(Formerly EDM 212) This course focuses on helping students understand the issues relating to modern day terrorism and how government responds to such events. This course will also introduce students to disasters which often impact our country. Emphas...
FST201	Fire Investigation I	This course is intended to provide the student with the fundamentals and technical knowledge needed for proper fire scene interpretations, including recognizing and conducting origin and cause, preservation of evidence and documentation, scene securi...
FST202	Fire Investigation II	This course is intended to provide the student with advanced technical knowledge on the rule of law, fire scene analysis, fire behavior, evidence collection and preservation, scene documentation, case preparation and court testimony.
FST206	Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services	This course introduces the basic concepts of occupational health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations. Topics include risk and hazard evaluation and control procedures for emergency service organizations.
FST217	Fire Officer Communications	Techniques of company officer communications and group dynamics. Acquaints the student with the principles of communications and the role of the company officer in both formal and informal communication processes. NOTE: Student orientation and pre-s...
FST218	Fire Officer Supervision	Introduction to objectives and techniques of fire company management. Acquaints the student with the role and function of the company officer. Discussion of management theories and practices; includes planning, organizing, staffing, directing and co...
FST273	Fire Science Business and Operations	The advanced study of management principles and techniques used by mid-level officers. These studies will include: management of resources; personnel, money, facilities, and time; principles of delegation, problem solving and motivation.
FST274	Fire Administration and the Law	This course focuses on the management principles and techniques used by current or future chief officers in the fire service. It acquaints the student to principles of public relations, labor relations, personnel management, information management, a...
FST279	Special Topics in the Fire Service	This course will take a subject of topical interest such as rescue practices, water supply analysis or reporting systems and cover that subject in depth. Because topics will vary widely from year to year a student may seek approval to repeat this co...
GXS121	Introduction to Gender Studies	This course provides an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of gender studies. It will explore the varied perspectives of gender and gender issues, including the biological, psychological, sociological, and anthropological approaches. Also in...
GXS221	Feminist Theories	This course explores the theoretical foundations of the individual and institutional oppression of underrepresented groups. The course provides an analysis of classic and contemporary feminist theories from a multidisciplinary, social science perspec...
GXS227	Psychology of Gender	This course will examine the psychological perspectives on gender. Using empirical research from all areas of psychology, the course will explore the major concepts, theories, and research methods as they relate to gender development across the lifes...
GXS229	Sex, Gender, and Power	This course will examine the major sociological concepts, theories, and research methods in relation to gender issues. It will explore the development of gender roles cross-culturally, as well as the consequences of dividing society along gender line...
GXS299	Special Topics in Gender and Sexuality Studies	This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in gender and sexuality that do not have specific courses in the catalogue. Course content will vary depending on the topic being studied and may include gendered topics in biology, psycholog...
HCM110	Introduction to the Hospitality Industry	This course prepares students for a career in the hospitality industry. The course provides an overview of the various segments in the industry including restaurant management, culinary arts, lodging, managed services, beverages, recreation and theme...
HCM111	Culinary Principles I	This course introduces students to the principles of commercial food preparation with emphasis on the development of a basic foundation of culinary skills. Topics covered include the history of culinary arts, development of modern food service, class...
HCM112	Culinary Principles II	This course is a continuation of Culinary Principles I with emphasis on the development of a strong foundation in culinary skills. Topics covered include identification of vegetables used in food service operations and proper cooking methods, the ran...
HCM113	ServSafe: Food Service Sanitation	This course introduces students to the principles and procedures of sanitation in food preparation and service. Topics include causes and prevention of food borne illnesses, health regulations and inspection procedures. The State of Illinois Sanitati...
HCM114	Introduction to Beverage Appreciation	This course refines the student's knowledge of beverages served in a variety of hospitality operations. Emphasis is placed on beverage sensory perception and the art of food and beverage pairings. Students will learn about the wine regions of the wor...
HCM150	Contemporary Restaurant Breakfast	This course emphasizes the principles of commercial food preparation of breakfast items with continued focus on building a strong foundation in culinary skills. Topics covered include principles of breakfast cooking, from the classic to modern to reg...
HCM151	American Regional Cuisine	This course explores the use of local ingredients in the preparation of traditional and contemporary American specialties. The major culinary regions of the US are identified, including the ingredients and cooking techniques used in each region. Stud...
HCM152	European Cuisine	This course explores the use of local ingredients in the preparation of traditional and contemporary European specialties. The major culinary regions of Europe are identified, including the ingredients and cooking techniques used in each region. Stud...
HCM153	Latin American Cuisine	This course explores the use of local ingredients in the preparation of traditional and contemporary Latin American specialties. The major culinary regions of Latin America are identified, including the ingredients and cooking techniques used in each...
HCM154	Italian Regional Cuisine	This course explores the use of local ingredients in the preparation of traditional and contemporary Italian specialties. The major culinary regions of Italy are identified, including the ingredients and cooking techniques used in each region. Studen...
HCM155	French Regional Cuisine	This course explores the use of local ingredients in the preparation of traditional and contemporary French specialties. The major culinary regions of France are identified, including the ingredients and cooking techniques used in each region. Studen...
HCM159	Culinary Arts Study Abroad	This course will provide Hospitality and Culinary Management students with the opportunity to study and experience food, culture and the hospitality industry within a global context. Course topics, locations and credit hours will be identified by ind...
HCM170	Patisserie I	This course covers the basic principles and ingredients used in bakeshop production. Topics covered include identification of equipment and tools used in the bakeshop, identification of ingredients used in the bakeshop, controlling the development of...
HCM171	Culinary Principles III	This course emphasizes the principles of commercial food preparation along with continued focus on building a strong foundation in culinary skills. Topics covered include principles of meat cookery, including beef, veal, lamb and pork; and principles...
HCM172	Patisserie II	This course is a continuation of Patisserie I with emphasis on the skills and competencies needed for a strong foundation in baking and pastry. Topics include identification of ingredients, recipe costing, custards, petit four sec and glace, mousses,...
HCM173	Patisserie III	This course is a continuation of Patisserie II and introduces students to European and advanced pastries, a variety of tortes with new assembly and decorating techniques. Bavarians, individual cakes and desserts, frozen desserts, advanced pastries, a...
HCM174	Advanced Pastry	In this advanced course, students build on many of the skills and techniques learned in Patisserie I, II and III which includes assembling cakes, tortes, and individual pastries with multiple components and garnishes. Gateaux, molded frozen desserts,...
HCM175	Nutrition	This course introduces students to the principles of nutrition and the application of these principles to the food service industry. Topics include fundamentals of food chemistry and nutrition for different age groups and the special needs of individ...
HCM176	Yeast Breads	This course introduces the student to bread making skills and techniques. Specialty tools and equipment used in bread making will be discussed. Topics covered include ingredient identification and functions of ingredients, how to control gluten devel...
HCM177	Advanced Yeast Breads	This course introduces the student to advanced bread making skills and techniques. Specialty tools and equipment used in bread making will be discussed. Topics covered include ingredient identification and functions of ingredients, types of breads fr...
HCM178	Special Diets and Healthful Baking	In this course students will focus on identifying and describing nutritional concerns associated with baked goods and desserts. Upon completion of this course, students will identify and describe allergy and food intolerance concerns and learn ways t...
HCM179	Cake Decorating	In this course students will work with a variety of fillings, frostings, icings and decorations to fill, ice and assemble special occasion cakes, cupcakes, and wedding cakes. Students will practice using pastry bags with an assortment of pastry tips...
HCM180	Chocolate and Confections	This course introduces students to the world of the chocolatier and confectionery work. Students will learn the basics of chocolate and other ingredients, the history of chocolate, tools of the trade, chocolate composition, simple and advanced method...
HCM181	Contemporary Restaurant Desserts	In this course, students will plan, organize, and prepare dessert menu items typically served in an upscale dining establishment with an emphasis on modern menu trends, flavor combinations and plate presentation. Students will develop an awareness of...
HCM185	Garde Manger	This course introduces students to Garde Manger (the cold kitchen) and the practical applications of cold food preparation and presentation. Topics include cold sauces, plated appetizers, hors d'oevres, principles of plate presentation, buffet design...
HCM212	Menu Marketing and Management	This course examines the impact the menu has on the success of a foodservice operation. Topics covered include menu design and layout, costing-out recipes, determining menu prices, marketing and merchandising the menu, cost control, and the importanc...
HCM213	Purchasing & Inventory Control	This course addresses the principles and procedures of quantity purchasing and inventory control. Topics include basic steps in an organized purchasing system; developing standards for purchasing, cost controls and inventory systems; receiving and st...
HCM214	Hospitality Supervision	This course introduces students to the skills and competencies needed to supervise staff in the hospitality industry. Emphasis is on recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, motivating and team work performance. This course meets the requirements fo...
HCM271	Hospitality Leadership	This course introduces students to the principles and techniques required to competitively manage a successful hospitality operation in a rapidly changing environment. The roles, responsibilities and competencies required to perform successfully are...
HCM272	Culinary & Hospitality Internship	This course provides students with the opportunity to gain work experience in a professional hospitality setting. Students rotate through different departments or stations to obtain a well-rounded experience. Students meet for one hour per week with...
HCM273	Controlling Hospitality Costs	This course outlines the elements, procedures and process of controlling hospitality costs. Topics include menu, inventory, purchasing, receiving, food costs, waste, storage, budget, staff scheduling, payroll and benefits. The course also covers the...
HCM275	Contemporary Restaurant Principles	This course provides students with the opportunity to further develop their skills in all facets of restaurant operations. Students will plan, organize, prepare and serve menu items typically featured in an upscale dining establishment specializing i...
HCM299	Selected Topics in Hospitality	This course is designed to provide specialized instruction in a current or emerging culinary arts or hospitality management area. Course content will vary depending on the topic being studied. The course may be taken up to three times, but any topic...
HST121	History of Western Civilization to 1500	This course is a historical survey of the West from the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece and Rome through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Emphasis is placed on the political, economic, social, cultural, and intellectual forces that shaped...
HST122	History of Western Civilization 1500 to Present	This course is an historical survey of the West from the Reformation and rise of absolutist monarchies through the French Revolution, Age of Industrialization, the 20th century ideological conflicts and wars, and the modern global age. Emphasis is pl...
HST123	Modern Europe I	This course surveys the making of the modern mind and the Age of Revolutions. Emphases are placed on the Age of Reason, French Revolution and growth of modern democracy, liberalism, socialism, and nationalism.
HST124	Modern Europe II	This course surveys Europe with its world impact in the 20th century. Emphases are placed on intellectual modernism, totalitarianism, world wars, ideologies in conflict and global national interaction.
HST126	History/Non-Western World Since 1500	This course is a survey of the history of Contemporary Non-Western Civilization and examines the historical roots and modern history of the following areas: The Far East, Southeast Asia, the Sub-continent and the Middle East. The course will include...
HST127	History of Chinese Culture and Society	This course is intended to provide students with an introduction to Chinese culture by studying social and cultural awareness of contemporary Chinese reality with a global, historical context. History, geography, political and economic structure and...
HST128	Modern History of the Middle East	This course will trace the history of the Middle East from the period of the Ottoman Empire to the Present. Students will study the influence of the Ottomans on the Middle East and how the decline of this once great empire paved the way for European...
HST129	Women in History	This course is an historical and humanistic survey of famous and obscure women from ancient times to the modern world. Its emphases are the status and treatment of women through the ages and factors that have defined and altered this status.
HST141	World History to 1500	This course surveys the economic, social, cultural and political history of the major settled regions of the world, including the Americas, Asia, Australasia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East from prehistory to 1500, paying particular attention to...
HST142	World History From 1500	This course will examine the development of the modern world, focusing on cross-cultural exchange between the various regions, since 1500. Themes studied will include the influence of religion, culture and conquest on the Americas, Asia, Africa, Ocea...
HST221	United States History to 1876	This course is a survey of American history from the pre-Columbian era to the end of Reconstruction. Among the topics to be explored are: pre-Columbian Americans, European exploration and colonization of the Americas, African slavery and the Atlantic...
HST222	United States History 1876 to Present	This course is a survey of the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural history of the United States since 1876. Among the topics examined are: industrialization, immigration, overseas expansion, world wars, economic growth and technol...
HST223	American Popular Culture	This course is a survey of American cultural and social history as reflected in popular expressions such as live entertainment, music, sports, movies, print, radio, television, advertising, cyberculture, and social media.
HST226	United States History from 1945	This course provides a topical and thematic approach to post World War II United States History. Among the topics and themes to be covered include: Cold War foreign policy and fears at home; suburbanization and mass consumer culture; the changing pol...
HST240	Afro-American History I	This course surveys the African origins of African Americans, the African Diaspora, the role played in colonial America, slavery, the U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction. Emphasis is on the African Americans' contributions to America's development.
HST241	Afro-American History II	This course surveys the role of African Americans in the United States from the end of Reconstruction to the present. Emphasis is on the contributions to America's development and the problems encountered.
HST242	History of Chicago	This course is a historical survey of the Chicago region from the colonial era thru the present. The course will cover such topics as frontier expansion, ecological change, commerce, city planning, industrialization, labor conflict, the immigrant adj...
HST245	History of Latin America to 1825	This course provides an introduction to the formation of Latin American society during the colonial period, from the European conquest to the independence of the Iberian colonies. It examines the processes of conquest and colonization, the organizati...
HST246	History of Latin America from 1825	This course provides an introduction to Latin American history after independence, from the consolidation of the national states to the 1980s. By focusing on the cases of Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, and Mexico, within the broader regional context, it ex...
HST269	The History of the Second World War	This course will examine the causes, course and end of the Second World War, studying the origins of the war in Europe and Asia; examining the effects of the war on belligerent, occupied, and neutral nations and regions globally as well as the effect...
HST299	Special Topics in History	This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in history, which do not have specific courses in the catalogue. Course content will vary depending on the topic being studied, but could include the History of Chicago or The History of the...
HUS116	Principles of Foster Care	For people who have received basic orientation for foster care from the agency for which they are fostering children. It seeks to acquaint new and experienced foster parents with basic concepts in fostering through formal presentations and learning...
HUS121	Health and Nutrition	This course presents the student with concepts related to achieving optimal health and well-being. This includes meeting personal needs as well as the health and safety needs for children, adolescents, and adults in group and treatment settings. Stro...
HUS123	Introduction to Group Dynamics	This course introduces basic concepts and theories of group dynamics, including group development and functioning, communication patterns, leadership, and conflict management. Laboratory experiences provide opportunities for self-awareness through ob...
HUS128	Introduction to Counseling Skills	This course provides the student with an introduction to the foundational theories and skills necessary in the counseling field and explores the dynamics of establishing positive relationships with people in need of human services. The counseling pro...
HUS132	Trauma, Violence, and Prevention	This course provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for working in the area of trauma, victim services, advocacy and treatment, and violence prevention in contemporary society. Theoretical concepts will be introduced o...
HUS134	Intimate Violence Crisis Response	This course will provide the student with an understanding and knowledge of the specialized areas of Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence and the content required of anyone who wishes to understand, work, or volunteer within these fields. Specific t...
HUS140	Drugs and Society	This course provides the student with an historical background of drugs of abuse and their impact on individuals and society. Topics addressed include an in-depth study of specific licit and illicit drugs and the pharmacological and behavioral effect...
HUS151	Addiction Counseling and Treatment I	This course will provide an overview of addiction, including the addiction process, addictive disorders, treatment and recovery, relapse, self-help groups, and milieu management. Students will study theories of addiction, and gain an understanding of...
HUS152	Process Addictions/Impulse Disorders	This course will examine the addictive process as it is manifested in diverse social behaviors. Students will study similarities and differences of process/behavioral addictions, impulse control disorders, and compulsive behaviors. Focus will be on e...
HUS153	Diverse/Multicultural Populations	This course provides the students with an analysis of the different populations of clients in substance abuse treatment settings, including age, ethnicity, racial, cultural, gender, sexual minorities, people with disabilities, co-occurring disorders....
HUS154	Ethics in Human Services	This course provides the student with an introduction to multiple ethical considerations in the counselor-client relationship. Topics considered will include personal values of professional staff, confidentiality, sexual and social contact with clien...
HUS155	Pharmacology for Human Services	This course provides the student with an exploration of the neurobiological processes, including neurotransmission, an overview of the various elements of the nervous system, and the effects, mechanisms, and actions of classes of psychotropic drugs....
HUS156	Pharm & Disease in Substance Use	This course provides an exploration of the psychotropic medications and diseases that impact many persons with substance use disorders. Students will become familiar with neurobiological processes, including neurotransmission, the various elements of...
HUS157	Communicable Diseases and Substance Abuse	An interdisciplinary analysis of the biological, social and psychological aspects of communicable diseases and their relationship with substance use, abuse, and addiction. Specific topics include HIV/AIDS, STDs, hepatitis, and disease progression. Em...
HUS170	Human Services Practicum I	This course is an onsite, unpaid supervised practicum experience working directly with clients, family members, and the community in a Human Services agency related to the student?s program of study.To apply this course toward a certificate or degree...
HUS171	Human Services Practicum II	This course is a continuation of HUS 170. When appropriate, Practicum II will be performed in a different setting than Practicum I. The student will be expected to initiate a leadership role in therapeutic interventions with clients at a higher skill...
HUS219	Human Services Internship	This course is an on-site, unpaid supervised internship experience working directly with clients, family members, groups, and the community in community social service agencies. This course includes field work, supervision hours, assignments, and a s...
HUS231	Adult Development and Aging	This course integrates theory and research related to changes across adulthood in areas such as: biological, cognitive, personality, mental health, social-emotional, careers, life review, and closure. Students will gain an understanding of the aging...
HUS232	Trauma and Violence	This course provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for working in the area of trauma, advocacy, treatment, and violence prevention in contemporary society with diverse populations. Theoretical concepts will be introdu...
HUS234	Child Maltreatment	This course explores the etiologies and effects of child maltreatment as well as assessment and treatment strategies. Child maltreatment is approached from a strengths-based, family-centered perspective within a multi-disciplinary context noting issu...
HUS236	Crisis Intervention	This course will provide the student with an understanding of the history, theory, and models of crisis intervention. The student will gain knowledge regarding specific crises in the areas of loss, abuse, violence, crimes, developmental, health-relat...
HUS251	Addiction Counseling and Treatment II	This course will provide an overview of the treatment process from evaluation and intake through discharge, with an emphasis placed on interviewing skills, record keeping and documentation. Specific topics include screening, assessment, diagnosis, in...
HUS253	Advanced Addictions Counseling Skills	This course is a study of the major theoretical approaches used in counseling alcoholism, substance abuse, and addictive disorders. Theories and principles of both group work and individual counseling in a variety of human service settings are explor...
HUS274	Human Services Practicum Orientation	This course prepares students for the practicum experience in the various Human Services Programs. Students will gain an understanding of the practicum process, required paperwork, ethical considerations, and the supervision requirements. In addition...
HUS275	Addiction Counseling Practicum I	This course is an on-site, unpaid supervised practicum experience working directly with clients, family members, and groups in community treatment centers for substance use disorders and addictions. Experiences may include in-patient, out-patient and...
HUS276	Addiction Counseling Practicum II	This course is a continuation of Addiction Counseling Practicum I, HUS 275. When appropriate, Practicum II will be performed in a different setting than Practicum I. The student will be expected to initiate a leadership role in therapeutic interventi...
HUS278	Addiction Counselor Capstone	This course provides a review of the requirements for certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) through ICB/IAODAPCA. Students will be familiarized with the certification process, increase their knowledge and skills as addiction...
HUS299	Special Topics in Human Services	Special topics will be developed for the different Human Services Options. Topics developed will focus on a specific current issue in the areas of adult services or alcohol and substance abuse. NOTE: A maximum of six (6) credit hours of HUS 299 may...
LGL110	Introduction to Legal Studies	This course provides an introduction to the legal system and the paralegal profession. It includes the roles and professional responsibilities of the paralegal and other professionals in the legal system and outlines the fields and specializations wi...
LGL112	Legal Research and Writing I	This course provides an integrated introduction to legal research and writing. Students will learn to use a law library, perform legal research, analyze legal problems, and communicate research findings in the proper written format. Students will lea...
LGL114	Litigation	This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively and ethically assist an attorney in litigation practice and procedure. Students will learn the principles of civil litigation in federal and state courts and will be i...
LGL115	Law Office Technology and E-Discovery	This course is designed to instruct students in the use of common office software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe, sample computer software applications used within the law office and requires students to produce routine law office...
LGL116	Contract Law	This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to define and evaluate contract law for application to specific situations. It includes an analysis of the law pertaining to contract formation, resolution of contract disputes and the impa...
LGL118	Real Property Law	This course provides an introduction to Real Estate law and practice. Topics include property rights, types of land ownership, purchases and sales of real property, land use regulations, and issues in the landlord-tenant relationship. The course ex...
LGL210	Tort Law	This course provides an introduction to the broad area of civil wrongs and their appropriate remedies as well as tort law principles in the traditional areas of intentional torts, negligence, absolute liability, product liability, nuisance and common...
LGL211	Drafting Legal Documents	This course provides an in-depth, hands on training in practical legal writing with a special focus on document preparation, transactional documents, use of form books and everyday law office writing, including the preparation, research, and drafting...
LGL214	Administrative Agency Law	This course presents basic concepts of administrative law and procedure in federal and state agencies, with emphasis on the paralegal role in the administrative process. Students will learn both formal and informal advocacy techniques, including rep...
LGL215	Immigration Law	This course provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to function as effective and ethical immigration paralegals. Students will learn about the immigration system - who can come to the United States, who can stay, and who must leave...
LGL218	Bankruptcy Law	This course provides an overview of Bankruptcy law and procedures. It covers commencement of a case, preparation of schedules, operating and liquidating procedures, adversary matters and litigation in bankruptcy court, debtors' and creditors' rights...
LGL221	Business Law I	This course introduces principles of American law governing business and personal transactions. Areas covered include contracts, torts, agency, employment, and business structures. The course also introduces the American legal environment: the court...
LGL222	Business Law II/Corporate and Securities Law	This course provides an overview of various forms of business structures; including sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations as well as other forms of business. Additional topics covered include the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), leases, s...
LGL227	Law, Society, and the U.S. Supreme Court	This class is the study of law as it really exists in the world. This course will answer important question about when the law affects society and when society affects the law. Students will learn about the American legal system and its social and hi...
LGL230	Family Law	This course provides an introduction to fundamental common law and statutory concepts of family law with emphasis on the paralegal role in this area. Topics include formal and informal marriages, premarital agreements, separation, divorce, annulment...
LGL232	Wills, Trusts, and Estates	This course provides an overview of estate administration and the role of the probate paralegal. The course examines the entire process of planning for and administering a decedent's estate, from opening the estate and appointment of a fiduciary to f...
LGL233	Criminal Litigation	This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively and ethically assist an attorney in criminal law practice and procedure. Students will learn the principles of criminal litigation, the criminal court system, and will...
LGL241	International Human Rights Law and Justice	This course will provide students with a multidisciplinary introduction to crimes against humanity, genocide and mass atrocity crimes. Students will examine human rights violations and the legal developments that preceded modern genocides, crimes aga...
LGL250	Internship/Legal Studies	This course provides students with an opportunity to gain practical work experience under the supervision of an attorney or experienced paralegal in day-to-day, on-site law office work. The student must complete 120 hours of work at the internship si...
LGL251	Legal Studies Capstone	This capstone course provides students with the opportunity to integrate the theoretical knowledge and practical skills they have acquired through the program and apply them in a real-world setting. Students will complete activities and projects in p...
LGL270	Legal Studies Assessment Seminar	This course is an exit requirement for all students completing the Legal Studies (LGL) Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree and certificate program. Students will be assessed as to the knowledge and entry level skills they have attained in th...
LGL299	Topics in Legal Studies	This course is designed to allow students to study a topic or topics that are not a part of the existing curriculum. Topics identified will be current or emerging topics within the legal profession or topics that provide additional depth within a leg...
PSC120	Introduction to Political Science	This course is a brief survey of the primary subfields of political science. It is designed to introduce students to the important ideas and values used in political discourse and to provide a better understanding of current political issues, events...
PSC121	American National Politics	This course is an introductory survey of American politics designed to help students better understand the U.S. political system. The focus of the course is on the system’s key political actors, behaviors, processes and institutions. Empirically base...
PSC122	State and Local Politics	This course introduces students to state and local politics in the United States. It is designed to help students better understand the political institutions and processes of subnational governments. The course adopts a comparative political systems...
PSC123	Comparative Political Systems	This course is a comparative study of national political systems found across the globe. Its primary focus is describing and explaining the conditions necessary and sufficient for a democracy. A three part classification scheme--Developed Democracies...
PSC124	International Relations	This course is a survey of world politics designed to better understand current political issues and events at the international or global level. The course uses a multiple perspective analysis approach emphasizing the different levels of analysis an...
PSY121	Introduction to Psychology	This course presents the basic concepts and theoretical perspectives for understanding psychology with an emphasis on cultural competence and social justice. It encompasses factors affecting human behavior and mental processes and includes, but is no...
PSY122	Industrial/Organizational Psychology	This course provides an overview of Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology, which is the application of psychological research and theory to explain human interactions with others at work. Individual, group, and organizational issues focused on t...
PSY220	Lifespan Development	This course integrates theory and research as they relate to neurobiological, cognitive, social and emotional development of individuals in cultural context from conception throughout adulthood. The course emphasizes both normal and atypical develop...
PSY222	Child Growth and Development	This course is designed to familiarize students with the physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development of the child from conception through adolescence in cultural context. Topics of discussion include genes and heredity; prenatal development a...
PSY223	Abnormal Psychology	This course provides a systematic presentation of the concepts related to mental health disorders with specific emphasis given to empirical research, diagnostic criteria, as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, theo...
PSY224	Theories of Personality	This course is designed to present the student with a survey of the major theories of personality. Theorists will be studied according to the following categories: 1) psychoanalytic; 2) humanistic and existential; 3) biological; 4) trait; 5) behavior...
PSY225	Social Psychology	This course provides an introduction to the scientific study of individuals thinking, feeling, and behavior within their social environments. This course includes, but is not limited to: research methods, attitude formation and change, social cogniti...
PSY226	Adolescent Development	This course integrates theory and research as they relate to neurobiological, cognitive, and social-emotional development of adolescents in cultural context. Students will gain an understanding of evolving interpersonal and societal roles; family rel...
PSY227	Psychology of Gender	This course will examine the psychological perspectives on gender. Using empirical research from all areas of psychology, the course will explore the major concepts, theories, and research methods as they relate to gender development across the lifes...
PSY228	Human Sexuality	This course provides an examination of the current knowledge and attitudes of the behavioral aspects of human sexuality with particular emphasis on personal, interpersonal, community, and societal influences on sexuality. Topics of interest include s...
PSY231	Adult Development and Aging	This course integrates theory and research related to changes across adulthood in areas such as: biological, cognitive, personality, mental health, social-emotional, careers, life review, and closure. Students will gain an understanding of the aging...
PSY240	Brain and Behavior	This course examines the relationship between the brain and behavior by explaining the structure and function of the nervous system. Additional topics include, but are not limited to, the brain's role in learning, sensing, perceiving, communicating,...
PSY242	Cognitive Psychology	This course will introduce core issues, theories, and experimental findings in cognitive psychology. Topics to be covered include attention, communication, decision making, expertise, language, learning, memory, problem solving, and research methods....
PSY248	Psychology of the Criminal Mind	This course introduces students to the field of Criminal Psychology. The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of criminal behavior and the clinical and social implications of violent crime. The course will examine the etiology, natur...
PSY248	Psychology of the Criminal Mind	This course introduces students to the field of Criminal Psychology. The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of criminal behavior and the clinical and social implications of violent crime. The course will examine the etiology, natur...
PSY299	Special Topics in Psychology	This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in psychology that do not have specific courses in the catalogue. Course content will vary depending on the topic being studied, but could include Research Methods, Writing in Psychology, Do...
RMC112	Computer Basics/Software Applications	This course provides a comprehensive study of the use of computers and technologies. Class topics include computer hardware, software, operating systems, and electronic communications such as email, the Internet, and networks. Students will have an o...
RMC113	Human Resource Management	This course provides a broad overview of relevant human resource management concepts, incorporating legal and ethical issues. Topics include staffing, hiring, training and development, performance evaluation, employee terminations, compensation and b...
RMC115	Elements of Supervision	This course introduces the role of the supervisor and how it fits in the overall management of an organization. Emphasis is on how the supervisor can impact a department's productivity. Topics will include: supervisory planning, time management, orga...
RMC234	Principles of Retailing	This course is focused on the world of retailing from a managerial viewpoint. Students will explore the different types of retailers, multichannel retailing, consumer buying behavior, retail marketing strategies, selecting retail site locations, supp...
RMC237	Managerial Communication	This course will guide students in developing the communication skills needed to be successful as a manager. The course is organized in a workshop format, in which students develop, refine, and practice communication skills used by successful manager...
SCM110	Introduction to Supply Chain Management	This course introduces the basics of end-to-end Supply Chain Management (SCM) that are necessary in achieving market and financial value to the company. Students will explore the basic fundamentals of SCM including planning, sourcing, inventory manag...
SCM115	Sourcing and Procurement	This course focuses on the strategic role and issues in sourcing and procurement within the supply chain function. Students will discuss the purchasing process, procurement cycle, relationships with suppliers, negotiations, commodities and global sou...
SCM120	Inventory Management and Planning	This course provides an overview of the dynamics of inventory management and the crucial role that planning plays in the constantly changing supply chain environment. Topics include in-depth understanding of forecasting, customer demand, production p...
SCM125	Warehousing and Distribution	This course provides students with an understanding of the role of warehousing within the larger Supply Chain function and the crucial role it plays to the business’s bottom line. Concepts revolve around the movement of goods within the warehouse env...
SCM130	Logistics and Transportation	This course provides a foundation for the role of transportation and logistics in meeting the needs of the customer as well as the objectives of the company. Students will analyze transportation methods and systems and discuss the role of cost vs. cu...
SCM150	Supply Chain Management Capstone	This course provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of the supply chain management field in one of several ways: internship, capstone project, service-learning project or approved SCM certification. In addition to on-site...
SCM215	Operations Management	This class will give students a broad, practical perspective towards the field of Operations Management, a core business function. Students will examine concepts and problems encountered in planning, operating and controlling the production of goods...
SOC121	Introduction to Sociology	This course introduces the basic concepts and perspectives for understanding sociology. The course examines how society influences and shapes human behavior. Topics of analysis include, but are not limited to, the development of sociology, theoretica...
SOC222	Social Problems	This course introduces students to sociological perspectives on contemporary social problems. It examines competing definitions of social problems and conceptualizations of how social problems develop over time. The major research methods and theoret...
SOC223	Being Different: The Sociology of Deviant Behavior	This course examines the social and cultural dimensions of being different, resulting in deviant and violent behavior. The class compares and contrasts explanations for deviant and violent behavior utilizing classic and modern sociological theories w...
SOC224	Sociology of the Family	This course provides an understanding of sociological concepts, theories, and research methods in relation to marriage and family issues. It explores the influence of contemporary society on family life and offers a historical analysis on how marriag...
SOC225	Class, Race, and Gender	This course uses various sociological perspectives to examine how class, race, and gender structure individual and group access to power, resources, opportunities, and prestige. It examines how these socially constructed categories provide identity a...
SOC229	Sex, Gender, and Power	This course will examine the major sociological concepts, theories, and research methods in relation to gender issues. It will explore the development of gender roles cross-culturally, as well as the consequences of dividing society along gender line...
SOC299	Special Topics in Sociology	This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in sociology that do not have specific courses in the catalogue. Course content will vary depending on the topic being studied and may include topics in global inequity, race and gender, educ...
SSI121	Introduction to Global Studies	This course explores globalization from the social, cultural, economic, and political dimensions. Through reading, research, writing about global experience and discussions of major social-scientific theories students examine and analyze the complexi...
SSI124	International Studies in Social Science	Students will travel with faculty to international/regional locations which may vary from year to year to study selected topics or current issues in the social or behavioral sciences (anthropology, sociology, psychology, geography, history, political...
SST299	Special Topics in Social Sciences	This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in the social or behavioral sciences (anthropology, education, economics, history, political science, psychology, and sociology). Course content will vary depending on the topic being studie...
SWK121	Introduction to Social Work	This course provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for generalist social work in contemporary society. Social welfare services, policies, and their historical origins will be presented along with the unique experienc...
SWK228	Human Sexuality	This course provides an examination of the current knowledge and attitudes of the behavioral aspects of human sexuality with particular emphasis on personal, interpersonal, community, and societal influences on sexuality. Topics of interest include s...

Accounting in Business

This course is an overall introduction to the discipline of accounting. Emphasis is on understanding processes used to collect, analyze, and report financial information in business organizations. Topics include the accounting equation, generally acc...

ACC114

Payroll Accounting

This course is a practical study of current social security, income tax, employment and unemployment laws and their effect on basic payroll accounting systems. Course coverage includes the preparation of payroll records and tax returns.

ACC121

Financial Accounting

This is an introductory course focusing on financial reporting for external users. Course coverage includes basic accounting principles, the accounting cycle with an emphasis on transaction analysis, and financial statements. Specific course topics i...

ACC122

Managerial Accounting

This introductory course in managerial accounting focuses on internal planning and control. Emphasis is on identifying and applying relevant accounting and financial information for management decisions. Topical areas include product costing, operati...

ACC132

Accounting in Business

This course is an overall introduction to the discipline of accounting. Emphasis is on understanding processes used to collect, analyze, and report financial information in business organizations. Topics include the accounting equation, generally acc...

ACC171

Introduction to QuickBooks

This course provides an introduction to QuickBooks. Topics covered include company set up, processing transactions through the accounting cycle, merchandising transactions, banking and payroll.

ACC172

Accounting Capstone Experience

Students in this course will complete a capstone project consisting of a comprehensive accounting practice set and end of project evaluation. Completing and reporting on this practice set will give students the opportunity to synthesize and put into...

ACC212

Federal Taxation of Individuals

This course involves the practical study of Federal Tax Law as related to the individual and sole proprietorship. Topics covered include history of Federal Income Tax, Personal and Dependency Exemptions, Cash and Accrual Methods, Gross Income inclusi...

ACC213

Federal Taxation of Entities

This course is an introduction to corporate, partnership, gift, estate, and international taxation. The overall emphasis of the course is on the taxation of corporations and flow-through entities. The student will also become familiar with various re...

ACC214

Cost Accounting

This course is an advanced study of the information required in management planning and control systems. The emphasis is on the systematic application of cost accounting concepts as a tool for management decisions. Topical areas include product costi...

ACC221

Intermediate Accounting I

An intensive study of financial accounting theory and procedures involving the topical areas of accounting standards and theory development, the statements of income, retained earnings, and financial position, time value of money, cash, receivables,...

ACC222

Intermediate Accounting II

An intensive continuation of the study of financial accounting theory and procedures involving the topical areas of accounting for long term liabilities, shareholder equity, investments, revenue recognition, financial analysis, preparation of the Sta...

ACC231

Federal Tax Compliance and Research

This course explores the procedures and responsibilities connected to federal income taxation. The overall emphasis of the course is on the inventory of necessary tax forms, reporting and filing obligations, representing clients before the IRS, and r...

ACC251

Financial Accounting Research

This course is an introduction to the research process as it applies to financial accounting. The primary focus will be on the use of an Internet based research system to obtain authoritative evidence to support answers to accounting questions.

ACC252

Research Topics in Taxation

This course summarizes the art of navigating the federal income tax laws, as well as other authoritative literature, and developing a supportable conclusion to tax issues that do not possess definitive answers. This course will expose students to a v...

ACC270

Advanced Accounting

Advanced accounting includes the study of accounting theory and practice as it relates to business combinations and consolidated financial statements, accounting and reporting for governmental and not for profit organizations, and the accounting for...

ACC271

Auditing

An intensive study of theory and procedures applied in the performance of an audit including the topical areas of audit reporting, auditing standards and evidence, components of audit risk, and the evaluation and impact of internal control environmen...

ACC299

Special Topics in Accounting

This course is designed to allow students to study a topic or topics that are not a part of the existing curriculum. Topics identified will be current or emerging topics within the accounting profession or topics that provide additional depth within...

AMT111

Business Communication

This course is designed to improve communication skills and prepare students for success in a team environment. Students will learn how to write clearly and concisely. Topics include a review of punctuation, document formatting and techniques in comp...

AMT112

Computer Basics/Software Applications

This course provides a comprehensive study of the use of computers and technologies. Class topics include computer hardware, software, operating systems, and electronic communications such as email, the Internet, and networks. Students will have an o...

AMT113

Comprehensive Word Processing Using Microsoft Word

This is a comprehensive course in the use of word processing software on a computer. Topics include entering, editing, formatting, saving, retrieving, using writing tools, and printing. Advanced and specialized topics to be covered include tables, me...

AMT114

Outlook

In this course, students will learn the features of Microsoft Outlook software. Topics covered include using Outlook for e-mail, using the Calendar feature to schedule events and appointments, entering and editing contacts, and creating and updating...

AMT115

Presentation Software Using Microsoft PowerPoint

In this course students will learn to design, create, and present dynamic presentations using Microsoft's PowerPoint software. Topics include adding media, custom animation, and web posting.

AMT116

Administrative Office Procedures

This course will prepare students for the role of the administrative professional in a wide variety of industries. Topics to be covered include defining the administrative professional, understanding organizational structures, developing and strength...

AMT117

Comprehensive Spreadsheets Using Microsoft Excel

In this course, students will learn the features of Microsoft Excel software. Topics covered include creating, editing, and formatting worksheets and workbooks; managing data cells and ranges; creating and formatting tables and table data; performing...

AMT118

Advanced Word Processing/Desktop Publishing

In this course students will gain an understanding of desktop publishing concepts using Word and Publisher applications. Topics covered include desktop publishing terminology, graphics, typestyles, styles, design principles, forms creation, and web p...

AMT122

Business Mathematics

Students will solve math problems encountered in a business environment. Areas of study include a review of mathematical computations, algebra, percentages, discounts, markups/markdowns, simple and compound interest, loans, depreciation, inventory, a...

AMT170

Computer Keyboarding I

Computer Keyboarding I meets the needs of individuals seeking basic keyboarding skills on computers and provides the initial instruction leading to an employable skill level. By learning to use proper "touch" keystroking techniques, students will mas...

AMT171

Computer Keyboarding II

This course is designed to continue building speed and accuracy skills on the alphabetic keyboard using proper "touch" keyboarding techniques. Proper formatting of basic business documents used in today's office will be introduced.

AMT172

Business English

This course is designed to teach the application of standard rules of business English necessary to ensure accuracy in written communications in the business office. This course includes intensive coverage of correct business word usage, punctuation,...

AMT175

Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy Building

This course is for students with intermediate skill levels who wish to improve their speed and accuracy on the computer.

AMT178

Intermediate Keyboarding

Intermediate Keyboarding focuses on increasing speed/accuracy on timings and increasing the production rate of office documents. Students will learn formatting of business correspondence. A knowledge of word processing software is required.

AMT213

Advanced Word Processing Using Microsoft Word

In this course, students will learn advanced features of Microsoft Word software. Topics to be covered include managing documents and templates; preparing documents for collaboration; managing language options; finding/replacing/pasting document cont...

AMT216

Integrated Application Projects

This course will introduce students to integrated projects required in a business environment. Students will use the components of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and the Internet. This is a capstone course that requires t...

AMT217

Advanced Spreadsheets Using Microsoft Excel

In this course, students will learn some advanced features of Microsoft Excel software. Topics covered include working with custom Excel business templates, creating advanced charts, working with data analysis tools, creating PivotTables and PivotCha...

AMT233

Management Skills

This course focuses on the actions of managers as they perform their planning/leading/organizing/controlling responsibilities. Students in this course will both study and practice critical management competencies. These competencies include problem-s...

AMT237

Managerial Communication

This course will guide students in developing the communication skills needed to be successful as a manager. The course is organized in a workshop format, in which students develop, refine, and practice communication skills used by successful manager...

AMT239

Social Media Marketing

This course provides an introduction to the use of social media marketing within a business context. The course provides an overview of the role of social media in building and managing customer relationships as a component of the larger marketing pr...

AMT253

Leadership

This course will focus on the elements and concepts related to leadership. Various levels of leadership concepts will be examined including self-leadership, entrepreneurial leadership, team leadership, strategic leadership, and organizational leaders...

AMT299

Selected Topics in Administrative Management and Technology

This course is designed to introduce students to current office automation topics. Topics will be identified for each section of the course.

ANT121

Introduction to Anthropology

This course is an introduction to the nature of humans and their development and relationship to the physical, social, and cultural environments both past and present. This course surveys the major fields of anthropology: physical anthropology, ethno...

ANT221

Cultural Anthropology

This course is a study of the nature and development of culture. The economic, political, religious and social organizations of selected human groups (with an emphasis on non-Western and underrepresented groups) are examined, compared and evaluated....

ANT222

Introduction to Physical Anthropology

This course is an introductory survey of basic concepts, theories, and information addressing physical anthropology. Specifically, this course explores human origins, primate and human fossil records, population genetics, human adaptation and variat...

ANT224

Introduction to Archaeology

This course is a survey of the concepts and methods essential to the study of prehistoric cultures with emphasis on the prehistoric cultures of the Americans. Topics include site location, techniques of excavation, methods of dating artifacts and si...

ANT228

Cross-Cultural Relationships

Combining the anthropological traditions of a strong cross-cultural approach, a focus on small-scale cultures, and an emphasis on traditionally underrepresented groups, this course offers a unique perspective on the analysis and understanding of the...

ANT240

Anthropological Field Methods

(Formerly ANT 226) This course is an introduction to the field techniques of a select anthropological sub field, and includes instruction in research design, project planning, data collection, and report preparation. Field Methods will be conducted a...

ANT241

Anthropological Lab Methods

This course is an introduction to the lab techniques of a select anthropological subfield, and includes instruction in laboratory organization, planning, and data organization, analysis, and interpretation. Lab research will be conducted at an approv...

ANT299

Special Topics in Anthropology

This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in anthropology that do not have specific courses in the catalogue. Course content will vary depending on the topic being studied and may include topics in Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology,...

BUS111

Fundamentals of Finance

Study of basic methods and quantitative tools of Business Finance. Short and long term investment decision making for businesses and individuals.

BUS113

Human Resource Management

This course provides a broad overview of relevant human resource management concepts, incorporating legal and ethical issues. Topics include staffing, hiring, training and development, performance evaluation, employee terminations, compensation and b...

BUS115

Elements of Supervision

This course introduces the role of the supervisor and how it fits in the overall management of an organization. Emphasis is on how the supervisor can impact a department's productivity. Topics will include: supervisory planning, time management, orga...

BUS119

Personal Finance

This course covers the basics of financial planning, including budgeting, managing expenses, investments, insurance, estate planning, retirement planning and tax planning. Basic investment principles, such as forms of risk, historical returns, and ri...

BUS121

Introduction to Business

This course provides a broad overview of the principles, functions and careers in business. Topics included are: economics, global business, ethics, business structures, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, accounting, finance and operations mana...

BUS131

Entrepreneurship

This course focuses on the entrepreneurial process and prepares students for developing a mindset for thinking creatively. The course examines the concepts and tools related to the development of new entrepreneurial ventures, including developing an...

BUS132

Business Ethics

This course introduces students to the principal ethical theories and concepts of human conduct and character and will provide a critical evaluation of these theories and concepts as they apply to particular moral problems and business decision makin...

BUS212

Business to Business Marketing

Business to Business (B2B) Marketing provides students with an understanding of how to market products and services to organizations rather than consumers. Market development, market mix concepts and target market planning are studied.

BUS213

Principles of Professional Selling

An efficient, skilled sales force can positively impact every organization. Principles of Professional Selling provides students with the skills to efficiently and effectively communicate value and develop long-term relationships with customers and...

BUS214

Advertising

This course provides an understanding of advertising within the integrated marketing communications of the firm. Principles and practical applications of promotional research, consumer behavior, media identification and selection, creative strategy,...

BUS215

Operations Management

This class will give students a broad, practical perspective towards the field of Operations Management, a core business function. Students will examine concepts and problems encountered in planning, operating and controlling the production of goods...

BUS219

Small Business Management

This course is focused on the role of small business in our society, the problems and opportunities connected with starting a new venture, and the management skills required to successfully operate the on-going business. Students will explore the str...

BUS221

Business Law I

This course introduces principles of American law governing business and personal transactions. Areas covered include contracts, torts, agency, employment, and business structures. The course also introduces the American legal environment: the court...

BUS222

Business Law II/Corporate and Securities Law

his course provides an overview of various forms of business structures, including sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations as well as other forms of business. Additional topics covered include the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), leases, se...

BUS223

Principles of Management

This course is a study of management theories and practices, emphasizing key concepts and skills needed to execute the classic management functions of planning, leading, organizing, and controlling. Emphasis is on theories, concepts, and models relat...

BUS227

Principles of Marketing

(Formerly BUS 122) This course provides students with the elements and best practices of the marketing world and the application of those practices. Students will explore the basic fundamentals of market research through situation analysis of an indu...

BUS233

Management Skills

This course focuses on the actions of managers as they perform their planning/leading/organizing/controlling responsibilities. Students in this course will both study and practice critical management competencies. These competencies include problem-s...

BUS234

Principles of Retailing

This course is focused on the world of retailing from a managerial viewpoint. Students will explore the different types of retailers, multichannel retailing, consumer buying behavior, retail marketing strategies, selecting retail site locations, supp...

BUS237

Managerial Communication

This course will guide students in developing the communication skills needed to be successful as a manager. The course is organized in a workshop format, in which students develop, refine and practice communication skills used by successful managers...

BUS238

Project Management

This course will focus on the concepts and tools related to the management of projects within organizations. Students will examine all phases of project management including planning, scheduling, control, and termination. Topics include writing proje...

BUS239

Social Media Marketing

This course provides an introduction to the use of social media marketing within a business context. The course provides an overview of the role of social media in building and managing customer relationships as a component of the larger marketing pr...

BUS253

Leadership

This course will focus on the elements and concepts related to leadership. Various levels of leadership concepts will be examined including self-leadership, entrepreneurial leadership, team leadership, strategic leadership, and organizational leaders...

BUS270

Introduction to Global Business

This course provides students with a broad overview of the field of international business, with an emphasis on international marketing, cultural diversity, economic systems and political environments. Students will compare and contrast methods of m...

BUS299

Selected Topics in Business

This course is designed to provide students with more information about specialized areas of business. These areas may be current issues that are of a career or management development nature.NOTE: Topics will be identified for each section of the co...

CIT111

Comprehensive Spreadsheets

Covers the advanced features of spreadsheet use and design. File building techniques, the creation of high-quality graphics, database features including query and table handling are also covered. Use of financial, date, and time functions will be i...

CIT112

Comprehensive Database

This course introduces the concepts and features of a PC-based relational database using Microsoft Access. Students will learn to create and modify tables, customized queries, forms and reports. Other topics include: embedding objects, creating macr...

CIT113

Introduction to SQL

This course will cover the essential concepts of relational databases using SQL (Structured Query Language). Students will develop skills necessary to effectively interact with an SQL database. Emphasis is on the SQL commands required for designing,...

CIT119

Introduction to Office Software

This course is a hands-on course for students wanting to learn the basics of productivity software including: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. Basic operating system tasks will also be presented. Software used for...

CIT120

Introduction to Computers

In this course students will learn about the significant role of computers in business and society. Students will be introduced to concepts addressing computer hardware and software, networking, multimedia, telecommunications, careers in the Informa...

CIT130

Operating Systems for A+ Certificate

This course covers the essential elements of Operating Systems. Specific features along with general concepts of the selected operating system will be addressed. System optimization, memory management, identity management, installation, and software/...

CIT131

Windows Operating System

This course covers the essential elements of the latest Client Windows Operating System. Specific features along with general concepts of the Windows operating system will be addressed. System optimization, memory management, installation, and softwa...

CIT132

Linux Operating System

This course introduces students to the Linux operating system and the skills they need to effectively use and administer the Linux operating system. The course includes Linux installation and configuration, shell commands and scripts, Linux file syst...

CIT133

Network Automation

This course introduces students to basic shell scripting concepts used in automating administrative tasks in the Windows and Linux operating systems. Students will learn how to run commands in the command-line interface, write and debug scripts, hand...

CIT134

Introduction to Programming Concepts

This course introduces students to programming logic constructs used in structured programming. Problem solving and structure types (sequence, decision, and repetition) will be presented. Other programming concepts presented in this course include: n...

CIT138

Introduction to C# Programming

This course introduces students to the C# programming language. Students will create console-based and Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) applications. For the GUI applications, the student will build window-based and web-based forms, adding controls an...

CIT139

CCNA I: Introduction to Networks

This course covers the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of Internet Protocol (IP) addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and bas...

CIT141

Programming in C++

Extends the knowledge of programming by demonstrating how C++ implements the basic constructs of Object Oriented Programming (OOP). Encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism, the three fundamental criteria for OOP, will be examined closely. Stude...

CIT142

Programming in Python

This course covers basic to intermediate level programming concepts and problem-solving skills in Python language. Contents include the fundamentals of data storage, input and output, control structures, functions, sequences and lists, file I/O, and...

CIT151

Windows Server Administration

This course covers the implementation, management, maintenance, and provisioning services essential to the administration of Windows Server across multiple network infrastructure platforms. Major topics include installing and configuring servers, con...

CIT152

Network Security Fundamentals

This course is designed for administrators who are responsible for the day-to-day administration and security of Microsoft Windows. Students should have general knowledge of networking concepts and Windows OS to be successful in this course. This cou...

CIT155

Introduction to Computer Forensics

This course is designed to introduce students to crime scene investigation and processing, forensic science and computer forensics topics. Areas addressed in this course include: crime scene procedures and documentation, collecting and preserving evi...

CIT157

Modern Windows Desktop Management

In this course, students will learn how to plan, implement, and update modern deployment of Windows operating system. This course also covers what it takes to incorporate Microsoft Intune into your organization. Students will also learn about methods...

CIT159

CCNA II: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials

This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configur...

CIT162

Ethical Hacking

This course is designed for students that want to be IT security professionals by understanding and exploring weaknesses and vulnerabilities in target systems. This course covers knowledge and tools used by a malicious hacker but the skills will be u...

CIT170

Web Page Development

This course introduces students to the technical aspects of web page development. Topics presented in this course include: creating web pages using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), formatting web pages and designing web page layouts using Cascading...

CIT171

Web Page Scripting

This course is designed as an introduction to creating dynamic interactive Web pages and sites using client-side scripting, code embedded directly into a Web page. Topics presented in this course include: beginning through advanced concepts of Web pa...

CIT173

PHP Programming

This course is designed as an introduction to PHP, an open source, interpretive, cross-platform, HTML embedded server-side scripting language used to create dynamic Web sites. The main objective of this course is to provide students with the knowledg...

CIT174

Adobe Dreamweaver

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Adobe Dreamweaver, the industry's leading application for developing websites. Students will gain the knowledge and hands-on skills they need to plan, build, and manage commercial websites using...

CIT177

3D Game Development

This course provides students with skills to develop computer games utilizing 3D game development tools. Through hands-on work students apply 3D game design concepts and principles to complete deliverables for a 3D game conversion. Students will als...

CIT218

CCNA III: Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation

This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a larger and more complex network as well as (WAN) technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. Students learn...

CIT241

Advanced C++

Extends the students' knowledge of C++ through the study of the application of data structures and an introduction to frameworks. The student will learn the basic concepts and the application of the normal data structures of vectors, linked lists, s...

CIT252

Hardening the Infrastructure

This course provides students with hands-on experience in hardening a variety of networking systems. Topics include Linux and Windows operating systems, routers, wireless networks, auditing and contingency planning. This is one of the courses in a...

CIT253

Network Defense and Countermeasures

In this Cybersecurity capstone course students will use the knowledge from previous courses to design a secure network infrastructure as a member of a project team. Topics introduced in this course will include managing and installing firewalls, impl...

CIT254

Advanced Windows Server Administration

This course covers the essential elements in implementing and administering Windows Server in medium to very large computing environments. This course uses the current Windows Server product and students learn how to install and configure Active Dire...

CIT255

Server Virtualization Technologies

This course covers the fundamentals of enterprise class server virtualization, which forms the basis for private and public cloud technologies, as well as drastically reduces the data center footprint. Students will learn to install, configure and ma...

CIT259

Topics in Computer Forensics

This course is designed to meet the needs of students for specialized instruction in current Computer Forensics topics. Topics and course credit hours will be identified by individual section. This course is repeatable up to three times, any topic on...

CIT261

Cybersecurity Analyst

This course is designed for students in the IT security field that are looking to gain skills in the security analyst area. Students will be able to perform data analysis and interpret the results to identify vulnerabilities, threats and risks to an...

CIT262

Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge

This course provides an understanding of security issues and best practices over a broad range of cloud computing domains. The course is needed by students and IT security professionals that migrate organizations to the cloud. This course is applicab...

CIT264

Microsoft 365 Identity and Services

This course covers three central elements of Microsoft 365 enterprise administration – Microsoft 365 tenant and service management, Office 365 management, and Microsoft 365 identity management. In Microsoft 365 tenant and service management, you will...

CIT265

Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security

This course covers three central elements of Microsoft 365 enterprise administration – Microsoft 365 security management, Microsoft 365 compliance management, and Microsoft 365 device management. Students will examine all the common types of threat v...

CIT272

Enterprise Messaging Administration

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to configure and manage an enterprise messaging environment. It also provides guidelines, best practices, and considerations for optimizing mail server deployment. Major topics includ...

CIT299

Selected Topics in Computer Information Technology

A course designed to meet the needs of students for specialized instruction in current computer information technology topics. NOTE: Topics will be identified for each section of the course.

CRJ118

Introduction to Forensic Science

This course provides students with an educational background regarding the scientific methods involved in the recognition, collection, and preservation of physical evidence at crime scenes. The value of physical evidence will be demonstrated. Problem...

CRJ119

Principles of Direct Supervision

This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for the supervision of inmates in the direct supervision environment. An emphasis will be placed on the evolution of direct supervision jails, as well as the mana...

CRJ121

Introduction to Criminal Justice

This course examines the legal process and the administration of justice in American society. Students will be exposed to the criminal process from the police function through adjudication, sentencing, and corrections, as well as the social, moral,...

CRJ122

Introduction to Policing

This course examines the history, structure, and behavior of police in America. Students will be exposed to various topics, such as: the heritage of American policing; police systems including federal, state and local policing; the patrol function; p...

CRJ123

Introduction to Criminology

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the social and legal aspects of crime in American society. An emphasis is placed on the definition of crime and deviance, the nature and extent of the crime problem, the history of criminology,...

CRJ124

Introduction to Corrections

This course examines the history, philosophy, and administration of corrections in America. An emphasis will be placed on philosophies of punishment, sentencing strategies, the prison community, alternatives to incarceration, and various reform effo...

CRJ125

Introduction to Private Security

This course introduces students to the private security profession in the United States. Topics covered include the relationship between private security and the criminal justice system, as well as current trends in the profession. Students will expl...

CRJ130

Report Writing

This course is designed to expose today’s criminal justice student to the purpose of report writing. Students will build the skills required to create various types of police reports thoroughly and insightfully. The student will recognize the impact...

CRJ150

Careers in Criminal Justice

This course will focus on a comprehensive approach to criminal justice career exploration. Students will be provided opportunities and resources to seek career information related to various professions in law enforcement, courts, institutional and c...

CRJ212

Traffic Law Enforcement

This course is a survey of traffic law enforcement problems and responses. An emphasis will be on the history and growth of traffic problems, organization for traffic control, accident investigation, and the analysis and interpretation of accidents....

CRJ213

Community Policing

This course is a survey of community policing in the law enforcement field. An emphasis is placed on police-community relations, interpersonal skills, dealing with diversity, interacting with special populations in the citizenry, victims of crime, c...

CRJ214

Substance Abuse and Criminal Justice

This course examines drugs in American society from a criminal justice perspective, including the nature and extent of drug-taking behavior, the history and theories of drug use and abuse, the relationship between drugs and crime, drugs and the crimi...

CRJ216

Police Management and Supervision

This course analyzes the administration and management of police operations. An emphasis is placed on the distribution of personnel, specialized units, communication models, leadership principles, budgetary issues, management theory, and supervisory...

CRJ218

Criminal Justice Internship

This course is designed to broaden educational experience of students through appropriate observation of selected criminal justice agencies to correlate theory with actual practice. Students assigned to local criminal justice agencies and/or related...

CRJ219

Principles of Criminal Investigation

This course is an introduction of criminal investigation procedures; theory and practice of investigations. An emphasis is placed on methods of investigation for different types of criminal activity.

CRJ220

Independent Research

This course involves independent research and study under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Subject must be approved by the assigned faculty member.

CRJ221

Criminal Law

This course explores the history and development of the criminal law as a system of social control. An emphasis is placed on legal principles and substantive law. Elements of a crime, specific statutes, and various affirmative defenses are analyzed...

CRJ222

Criminal Procedural Law

This course exposes the student to the field of criminal procedural law. The course will examine certain civil liberties guaranteed in the Bill of Rights to the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions and how they relate to law enforcement procedures of arre...

CRJ223

Ethics in Criminal Justice

This course offers a thorough study of ethical philosophies and their application to criminal justice practitioners. Aspects of morality, leadership, ethical reasoning, professional standards, and codes of ethics will be addressed. Resolution of ethi...

CRJ224

Institutional Corrections

This course will provide students with exposure to a variety of perspectives about the operations of the largest and most expensive component of the American criminal justice system, Institutional Corrections. Jails and prisons in the United States h...

CRJ227

Community-Based Corrections

This course examines the use of the community in the treatment and control of individuals in the correctional process. Students are exposed to such topics as probation, parole, restitution, community service, deferred prosecution, work release, half...

CRJ229

Juvenile Delinquency

This course examines juvenile delinquency in American society, including the historical, behavioral, legal, and correctional aspects of delinquency. Emphasis is placed on the nature and extent of delinquency in the United States, the traditional theo...

CRJ230

Principles of Courtroom Testimony

This course offers an in-depth study of evidence and courtroom testimony for professionals. It will cover the ethical philosophies of courtroom and administrative hearing testimony and their application to practitioners in the field. Students will...

CRJ248

Psychology of the Criminal Mind

This course introduces students to the field of Criminal Psychology. The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of criminal behavior and the clinical and social implications of violent crime. The course will examine the etiology, natur...

CRJ270

Criminal Justice Assessment Seminar

This course is required of all the students completing the associate in applied science degree (A.A.S) in Criminal Justice. Students will be assessed as to the knowledge and foundational skills they have attained in the criminal justice program. Ba...

CRJ299

Special Topics in Criminal Justice

This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in criminal justice that do not have specific courses in the catalog. Course content will vary depending on the topic being studied and may include topics in criminology, law enforcement, cou...

ECE116

Creative Activities

This course focuses on facilitating creative activities and environments for young children ages three through eight. Course includes experiences in art, music, language arts, science, mathematics, and dramatic/social play. Each class involves discus...

ECE117

Creative Activities for Infants and Toddlers

This course focuses on developing appropriate creative experiences and environments for children from birth through age three. Content includes choosing quality books, planning and implementing sensory activities, music and movement experiences, lang...

ECE121

Introduction to Early Childhood Education

This survey course provides an overview of early childhood care and education including historical and cultural perspectives, organization, structure, programming, and evidence-based practices. Professional and evidence-based practices of highly-qua...

ECE124

Child Development for Educators

This course provides an overview of the theory and principles of human growth and development from conception through adolescence. Content includes an in-depth study of the inter-relatedness of physical, cognitive, social and emotional aspects of dev...

ECE141

Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children

This course provides an overview of the health, safety and nutritional needs of young children and early childhood practices to ensure the health and well-being of each child in a group setting. Content includes roles and responsibilities of adults i...

ECE214

Group Care of Infants and Toddlers

This course is an overview of infant and toddler early care and education programs. Emphasis is on the care and protection of very young children; developmentally appropriate curriculum; working with diverse families; the impact and interaction of th...

ECE220

Observation and Assessment

This course prepares students to complete authentic, alternative, classroom-based assessments on young children, as well as mange standardized tests in an appropriate manner. The course will further provide the student with the knowledge and skills t...

ECE223

Child, Family, and Community

This course focuses on the diverse needs of the child within the context of family, school and community. The course will examine the interplay of diverse cultures, lifestyles, abilities, language and communication with the role of the early childhoo...

ECE229

Language Development and Early Literacy

This course focuses on the development of speech, language, and emergent literacy in the young child. Students will gain an understanding of how children progress through stages of language acquisition, as well as the influence of culture and diversi...

ECE233

Young Children with Special Needs

This course focuses on practical techniques for working with young children, from birth through age five, in inclusive early childhood settings. Characteristics of children with various types of special needs, as well as curriculum, routines, and cla...

ECE235

Trauma Informed Educator

This course is an overview of the types of traumas that young children experience and how it affects overall learning both in and out of the classroom. Emphasis will be given to supporting educators in creating safe learning environments, developing...

ECE241

Guidance and Social Development

This course introduces practical principles and techniques for providing a balanced, child-centered approach to addressing the developmental needs and abilities of children in the early childhood years. Course content includes review of general theor...

ECE242

Math Activities for Young Children

This course incorporates theories, research, and pedagogy as it relates to the emergence and development of mathematical concepts, knowledge, and skill development in young children. Includes review of basic mathematical concepts and terminology for...

ECE248

Early Childhood Capstone Seminar

This capstone course is required for all students completing the Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) in Early Childhood Education. This course provides students with the opportunity to synthesize, analyze, and apply their learning from their...

ECE250

Early Childhood Education Practicum - Infants and Toddlers

This course provides students with the opportunity to apply evidence-based practices based on early childhood education principles and theories and is focused on the unique needs of infants and toddlers. Students work with diverse young children and...

ECE251

Curriculum Development I

This course covers the principles involved in planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate, evidence-based curriculum to meet the unique needs of infants and toddlers. The course focuses on relationships among developmental theor...

ECE252

Early Childhood Education Practicum - Preschool

This course provides students with the opportunity to apply evidence-based practices based on early childhood education principles and theories, focused on young children ages 3 - 5. Students work with diverse young children and families in high-qual...

ECE253

Curriculum Development II

The principles involved in planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate, evidence-based curriculum for preschoolers are studied. The course focuses on relationships among developmental theory, philosophy, practice, and developmen...

ECE254

Early Childhood Education Practicum - Administrative

This course is a practicum designed for those individuals who are interested in serving as administrators or directors of early childhood programs. The focus of this practicum experience is the application of early childhood leadership strategies, ad...

ECE270

Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Programs

This course is intended for students who are interested in becoming or who are currently serving as leaders of early childhood programs (directors, assistant directors, program coordinators). The course will acquaint students with the organization, r...

ECE299

Special Topics in Early Childhood Education

These special topic courses will focus on a specific current issue in the area of early childhood care and education. A maximum of 6 credit hours of ECE 299 or EDU 299 may be used as elective toward an AAS or AA degree in early childhood education.

ECO110

Economics for Business and Industry

This course is a brief survey of both microeconomic and macroeconomic principles to provide the student with the basic tools to understand current economic problems and policies. It is intended for students pursuing an AAS degree.

ECO221

Principles of Macroeconomics

This course analyzes the national economy by measuring and tracking the changes in key economic variables such as GDP and the economic growth rate, the unemployment rate, and the inflation rate. Principal macroeconomic issues will be explored and dis...

ECO222

Principles of Microeconomics

This course analyzes the economic decision-making of households and firms under the limitations of scarce resources. Fundamental concepts of economics including demand, supply, market equilibrium, elasticity, consumer utility, and the behavior of fir...

ECO223

Money, Banking, and Financial Markets

The course emphasizes the economic and monetary history and theory of money and banking in the United States. Primary focus is given to the role that banks and financial institutions serve in economic development. Also discussed are the impacts of Fe...

ECO224

Public Finance

This course explains the economic functions of government in a capitalistic economic system. It focuses on government operations in two distinct areas: government expenditure and government revenue. First, government expenditure programs are examined...

EDU121

Introduction to Teaching

This course provides the prospective teacher with an introduction to teaching in United States school systems. Other topics included are history and philosophy of education, school organization and governance, ethical and legal issues, the nature of...

EDU124

Child Development for Educators

This course provides an overview of the theory and principles of human growth and development from conception through adolescence. Content includes an in-depth study of the inter-relatedness of physical, cognitive, social and emotional aspects of dev...

EDU222

The Exceptional Child

This course is an overview of children and adolescents with exceptional cognitive, physical, social, and emotional characteristics, including learning disabilities. It includes assessment, screening, educational needs, family communication, community...

EDU223

Technology in the Classroom

This course focuses on the uses of basic technology for management and instruction in PreK-12 classrooms. Students will develop the knowledge and skills they need to appropriately and responsibly use technology tools, resources, processes, and system...

EDU224

Diversity in Schools and Society

This course will survey the personal, social, political, legal, cultural, and educational factors involved in diversity and human relations, and how these factors impact teaching, learning, and other human interactions. The course will cover the majo...

EDU225

Educational Psychology

This course addresses psychological principles underlying educational practice. Theories concerning cognitive and psychological development, human learning, and motivation are studied with emphasis on application for instruction, including assessment...

EDU242

Observational/Clinical Experience in Education

This course is a pre-student teaching practicum. It allows students who are considering the field of education an opportunity to observe and interact with certified teachers and children in a classroom setting. Required participation includes a minim...

EDU299

Special Topics in Education

Special topics in the field of education will be developed. Topics will focus on a specific current issue in the areas of early childhood, elementary, secondary, or special education. A maximum of 6 credit hours of EDU 299 or ECE 299 may be used as e...

FST111

Introduction to Fire Service

This course provides an overview of fire protection and emergency services, career opportunities in fire protection and related fields. This course further address topics including the culture and history of emergency services, fire loss analysis, al...

FST116

Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy I

An introduction to the basic principles and methods associated with the strategic and tactical responsibilities of the line officer on the fireground. Emphasizes size-up, fire operations, pre-fire planning, and basic engine and truck company operatio...

FST117

Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy II

Continuation of FST 116, with advanced principles and methods associated with fireground strategies and tactics, required of the company officer and chief officer. The course emphasizes multi-company alarm assignments, sectorization of the firegroun...

FST118

Incident Command

This course introduces students to the basic principles that firefighters, company officers and chief officer use when organizing and managing an emergency scene. This course will stress sectorization, scene safety, and scene management. Emergency fi...

FST120

Introduction to Emergency Management

(Formerly EDM 111) This course introduces students to the field of emergency management. Students will be exposed to the terminology and definitions used in emergency and disaster management. Students will examine legal requirements, responsibilities...

FST130

Basic Operations Firefighter A

This course focuses on the organization and structure of a fire agency, fire behavior, building construction, safety issues in the fire service, communication procedures and practices, self-contained breathing apparatus, fire extinguishers and fire e...

FST131

Basic Operations Firefighter B

This course focuses on fire service ladders, hose and related appliances, nozzles and streams, water supply, forcible entry and ventilation. The course will include weekly lectures and lab sessions that focus on developing and enhancing practical ski...

FST132

Basic Operations Firefighter C

This course focuses on search and rescue, fire control, loss control, protecting evidence, fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems, prevention techniques, public education, wild land and ground cover firefighting, and firefighter safety and su...

FST173

Fire Instructor I

This course is designed to meet the needs of those individuals who wish to learn the techniques of instructing in the fire service. It is structured to provide basic information about human relations in the classroom environment, methods of teaching...

FST174

Fire Instructor II

This course is a continuation of FST 173. Teaches advance principles and techniques of instruction. This course is structured to provide information about human relationships in the teaching-learning environment, methods of lesson and course developm...

FST177

Fire Prevention Principles I

This course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plans...

FST179

Fire Protection Systems

This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers.

FST180

Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival

This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighters life safety initiatives focusing on the need for cultural and behavioral change throughout the emergency services.

FST181

Fire Behavior and Combustion

This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled. The use of water and other extinguishing agents are compared to determine how they extinguish different classes of fires. Major focus of this c...

FST182

Building Construction for Fire Protection

This course provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operati...

FST192

Hazardous Materials Operations

This course is designed for firefighters and other persons who might encounter Hazardous Materials in the course of their occupations. This course will stress identification, site entry, isolations, evacuation, use of Hazardous Safety Data sheets, an...

FST193

Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply

This course provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and solve water supply problems.

FST200

Terrorism and Homeland Security

(Formerly EDM 212) This course focuses on helping students understand the issues relating to modern day terrorism and how government responds to such events. This course will also introduce students to disasters which often impact our country. Emphas...

FST201

Fire Investigation I

This course is intended to provide the student with the fundamentals and technical knowledge needed for proper fire scene interpretations, including recognizing and conducting origin and cause, preservation of evidence and documentation, scene securi...

FST202

Fire Investigation II

This course is intended to provide the student with advanced technical knowledge on the rule of law, fire scene analysis, fire behavior, evidence collection and preservation, scene documentation, case preparation and court testimony.

FST206

Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services

This course introduces the basic concepts of occupational health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations. Topics include risk and hazard evaluation and control procedures for emergency service organizations.

FST217

Fire Officer Communications

Techniques of company officer communications and group dynamics. Acquaints the student with the principles of communications and the role of the company officer in both formal and informal communication processes. NOTE: Student orientation and pre-s...

FST218

Fire Officer Supervision

Introduction to objectives and techniques of fire company management. Acquaints the student with the role and function of the company officer. Discussion of management theories and practices; includes planning, organizing, staffing, directing and co...

FST273

Fire Science Business and Operations

The advanced study of management principles and techniques used by mid-level officers. These studies will include: management of resources; personnel, money, facilities, and time; principles of delegation, problem solving and motivation.

FST274

Fire Administration and the Law

This course focuses on the management principles and techniques used by current or future chief officers in the fire service. It acquaints the student to principles of public relations, labor relations, personnel management, information management, a...

FST279

Special Topics in the Fire Service

This course will take a subject of topical interest such as rescue practices, water supply analysis or reporting systems and cover that subject in depth. Because topics will vary widely from year to year a student may seek approval to repeat this co...

GXS121

Introduction to Gender Studies

This course provides an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of gender studies. It will explore the varied perspectives of gender and gender issues, including the biological, psychological, sociological, and anthropological approaches. Also in...

GXS221

Feminist Theories

This course explores the theoretical foundations of the individual and institutional oppression of underrepresented groups. The course provides an analysis of classic and contemporary feminist theories from a multidisciplinary, social science perspec...

GXS227

Psychology of Gender

This course will examine the psychological perspectives on gender. Using empirical research from all areas of psychology, the course will explore the major concepts, theories, and research methods as they relate to gender development across the lifes...

GXS229

Sex, Gender, and Power

This course will examine the major sociological concepts, theories, and research methods in relation to gender issues. It will explore the development of gender roles cross-culturally, as well as the consequences of dividing society along gender line...

GXS299

Special Topics in Gender and Sexuality Studies

This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in gender and sexuality that do not have specific courses in the catalogue. Course content will vary depending on the topic being studied and may include gendered topics in biology, psycholog...

HCM110

Introduction to the Hospitality Industry

This course prepares students for a career in the hospitality industry. The course provides an overview of the various segments in the industry including restaurant management, culinary arts, lodging, managed services, beverages, recreation and theme...

HCM111

Culinary Principles I

This course introduces students to the principles of commercial food preparation with emphasis on the development of a basic foundation of culinary skills. Topics covered include the history of culinary arts, development of modern food service, class...

HCM112

Culinary Principles II

This course is a continuation of Culinary Principles I with emphasis on the development of a strong foundation in culinary skills. Topics covered include identification of vegetables used in food service operations and proper cooking methods, the ran...

HCM113

ServSafe: Food Service Sanitation

This course introduces students to the principles and procedures of sanitation in food preparation and service. Topics include causes and prevention of food borne illnesses, health regulations and inspection procedures. The State of Illinois Sanitati...

HCM114

Introduction to Beverage Appreciation

This course refines the student's knowledge of beverages served in a variety of hospitality operations. Emphasis is placed on beverage sensory perception and the art of food and beverage pairings. Students will learn about the wine regions of the wor...

HCM150

Contemporary Restaurant Breakfast

This course emphasizes the principles of commercial food preparation of breakfast items with continued focus on building a strong foundation in culinary skills. Topics covered include principles of breakfast cooking, from the classic to modern to reg...

HCM151

American Regional Cuisine

This course explores the use of local ingredients in the preparation of traditional and contemporary American specialties. The major culinary regions of the US are identified, including the ingredients and cooking techniques used in each region. Stud...

HCM152

European Cuisine

This course explores the use of local ingredients in the preparation of traditional and contemporary European specialties. The major culinary regions of Europe are identified, including the ingredients and cooking techniques used in each region. Stud...

HCM153

Latin American Cuisine

This course explores the use of local ingredients in the preparation of traditional and contemporary Latin American specialties. The major culinary regions of Latin America are identified, including the ingredients and cooking techniques used in each...

HCM154

Italian Regional Cuisine

This course explores the use of local ingredients in the preparation of traditional and contemporary Italian specialties. The major culinary regions of Italy are identified, including the ingredients and cooking techniques used in each region. Studen...

HCM155

French Regional Cuisine

This course explores the use of local ingredients in the preparation of traditional and contemporary French specialties. The major culinary regions of France are identified, including the ingredients and cooking techniques used in each region. Studen...

HCM159

Culinary Arts Study Abroad

This course will provide Hospitality and Culinary Management students with the opportunity to study and experience food, culture and the hospitality industry within a global context. Course topics, locations and credit hours will be identified by ind...

HCM170

Patisserie I

This course covers the basic principles and ingredients used in bakeshop production. Topics covered include identification of equipment and tools used in the bakeshop, identification of ingredients used in the bakeshop, controlling the development of...

HCM171

Culinary Principles III

This course emphasizes the principles of commercial food preparation along with continued focus on building a strong foundation in culinary skills. Topics covered include principles of meat cookery, including beef, veal, lamb and pork; and principles...

HCM172

Patisserie II

This course is a continuation of Patisserie I with emphasis on the skills and competencies needed for a strong foundation in baking and pastry. Topics include identification of ingredients, recipe costing, custards, petit four sec and glace, mousses,...

HCM173

Patisserie III

This course is a continuation of Patisserie II and introduces students to European and advanced pastries, a variety of tortes with new assembly and decorating techniques. Bavarians, individual cakes and desserts, frozen desserts, advanced pastries, a...

HCM174

Advanced Pastry

In this advanced course, students build on many of the skills and techniques learned in Patisserie I, II and III which includes assembling cakes, tortes, and individual pastries with multiple components and garnishes. Gateaux, molded frozen desserts,...

HCM175

Nutrition

This course introduces students to the principles of nutrition and the application of these principles to the food service industry. Topics include fundamentals of food chemistry and nutrition for different age groups and the special needs of individ...

HCM176

Yeast Breads

This course introduces the student to bread making skills and techniques. Specialty tools and equipment used in bread making will be discussed. Topics covered include ingredient identification and functions of ingredients, how to control gluten devel...

HCM177

Advanced Yeast Breads

This course introduces the student to advanced bread making skills and techniques. Specialty tools and equipment used in bread making will be discussed. Topics covered include ingredient identification and functions of ingredients, types of breads fr...

HCM178

Special Diets and Healthful Baking

In this course students will focus on identifying and describing nutritional concerns associated with baked goods and desserts. Upon completion of this course, students will identify and describe allergy and food intolerance concerns and learn ways t...

HCM179

Cake Decorating

In this course students will work with a variety of fillings, frostings, icings and decorations to fill, ice and assemble special occasion cakes, cupcakes, and wedding cakes. Students will practice using pastry bags with an assortment of pastry tips...

HCM180

Chocolate and Confections

This course introduces students to the world of the chocolatier and confectionery work. Students will learn the basics of chocolate and other ingredients, the history of chocolate, tools of the trade, chocolate composition, simple and advanced method...

HCM181

Contemporary Restaurant Desserts

In this course, students will plan, organize, and prepare dessert menu items typically served in an upscale dining establishment with an emphasis on modern menu trends, flavor combinations and plate presentation. Students will develop an awareness of...

HCM185

Garde Manger

This course introduces students to Garde Manger (the cold kitchen) and the practical applications of cold food preparation and presentation. Topics include cold sauces, plated appetizers, hors d'oevres, principles of plate presentation, buffet design...

HCM212

Menu Marketing and Management

This course examines the impact the menu has on the success of a foodservice operation. Topics covered include menu design and layout, costing-out recipes, determining menu prices, marketing and merchandising the menu, cost control, and the importanc...

HCM213

Purchasing & Inventory Control

This course addresses the principles and procedures of quantity purchasing and inventory control. Topics include basic steps in an organized purchasing system; developing standards for purchasing, cost controls and inventory systems; receiving and st...

HCM214

Hospitality Supervision

This course introduces students to the skills and competencies needed to supervise staff in the hospitality industry. Emphasis is on recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, motivating and team work performance. This course meets the requirements fo...

HCM271

Hospitality Leadership

This course introduces students to the principles and techniques required to competitively manage a successful hospitality operation in a rapidly changing environment. The roles, responsibilities and competencies required to perform successfully are...

HCM272

Culinary & Hospitality Internship

This course provides students with the opportunity to gain work experience in a professional hospitality setting. Students rotate through different departments or stations to obtain a well-rounded experience. Students meet for one hour per week with...

HCM273

Controlling Hospitality Costs

This course outlines the elements, procedures and process of controlling hospitality costs. Topics include menu, inventory, purchasing, receiving, food costs, waste, storage, budget, staff scheduling, payroll and benefits. The course also covers the...

HCM275

Contemporary Restaurant Principles

This course provides students with the opportunity to further develop their skills in all facets of restaurant operations. Students will plan, organize, prepare and serve menu items typically featured in an upscale dining establishment specializing i...

HCM299

Selected Topics in Hospitality

This course is designed to provide specialized instruction in a current or emerging culinary arts or hospitality management area. Course content will vary depending on the topic being studied. The course may be taken up to three times, but any topic...

HST121

History of Western Civilization to 1500

This course is a historical survey of the West from the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece and Rome through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Emphasis is placed on the political, economic, social, cultural, and intellectual forces that shaped...

HST122

History of Western Civilization 1500 to Present

This course is an historical survey of the West from the Reformation and rise of absolutist monarchies through the French Revolution, Age of Industrialization, the 20th century ideological conflicts and wars, and the modern global age. Emphasis is pl...

HST123

Modern Europe I

This course surveys the making of the modern mind and the Age of Revolutions. Emphases are placed on the Age of Reason, French Revolution and growth of modern democracy, liberalism, socialism, and nationalism.

HST124

Modern Europe II

This course surveys Europe with its world impact in the 20th century. Emphases are placed on intellectual modernism, totalitarianism, world wars, ideologies in conflict and global national interaction.

HST126

History/Non-Western World Since 1500

This course is a survey of the history of Contemporary Non-Western Civilization and examines the historical roots and modern history of the following areas: The Far East, Southeast Asia, the Sub-continent and the Middle East. The course will include...

HST127

History of Chinese Culture and Society

This course is intended to provide students with an introduction to Chinese culture by studying social and cultural awareness of contemporary Chinese reality with a global, historical context. History, geography, political and economic structure and...

HST128

Modern History of the Middle East

This course will trace the history of the Middle East from the period of the Ottoman Empire to the Present. Students will study the influence of the Ottomans on the Middle East and how the decline of this once great empire paved the way for European...

HST129

Women in History

This course is an historical and humanistic survey of famous and obscure women from ancient times to the modern world. Its emphases are the status and treatment of women through the ages and factors that have defined and altered this status.

HST141

World History to 1500

This course surveys the economic, social, cultural and political history of the major settled regions of the world, including the Americas, Asia, Australasia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East from prehistory to 1500, paying particular attention to...

HST142

World History From 1500

This course will examine the development of the modern world, focusing on cross-cultural exchange between the various regions, since 1500. Themes studied will include the influence of religion, culture and conquest on the Americas, Asia, Africa, Ocea...

HST221

United States History to 1876

This course is a survey of American history from the pre-Columbian era to the end of Reconstruction. Among the topics to be explored are: pre-Columbian Americans, European exploration and colonization of the Americas, African slavery and the Atlantic...

HST222

United States History 1876 to Present

This course is a survey of the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural history of the United States since 1876. Among the topics examined are: industrialization, immigration, overseas expansion, world wars, economic growth and technol...

HST223

American Popular Culture

This course is a survey of American cultural and social history as reflected in popular expressions such as live entertainment, music, sports, movies, print, radio, television, advertising, cyberculture, and social media.

HST226

United States History from 1945

This course provides a topical and thematic approach to post World War II United States History. Among the topics and themes to be covered include: Cold War foreign policy and fears at home; suburbanization and mass consumer culture; the changing pol...

HST240

Afro-American History I

This course surveys the African origins of African Americans, the African Diaspora, the role played in colonial America, slavery, the U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction. Emphasis is on the African Americans' contributions to America's development.

HST241

Afro-American History II

This course surveys the role of African Americans in the United States from the end of Reconstruction to the present. Emphasis is on the contributions to America's development and the problems encountered.

HST242

History of Chicago

This course is a historical survey of the Chicago region from the colonial era thru the present. The course will cover such topics as frontier expansion, ecological change, commerce, city planning, industrialization, labor conflict, the immigrant adj...

HST245

History of Latin America to 1825

This course provides an introduction to the formation of Latin American society during the colonial period, from the European conquest to the independence of the Iberian colonies. It examines the processes of conquest and colonization, the organizati...

HST246

History of Latin America from 1825

This course provides an introduction to Latin American history after independence, from the consolidation of the national states to the 1980s. By focusing on the cases of Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, and Mexico, within the broader regional context, it ex...

HST269

The History of the Second World War

This course will examine the causes, course and end of the Second World War, studying the origins of the war in Europe and Asia; examining the effects of the war on belligerent, occupied, and neutral nations and regions globally as well as the effect...

HST299

Special Topics in History

This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in history, which do not have specific courses in the catalogue. Course content will vary depending on the topic being studied, but could include the History of Chicago or The History of the...

HUS116

Principles of Foster Care

For people who have received basic orientation for foster care from the agency for which they are fostering children. It seeks to acquaint new and experienced foster parents with basic concepts in fostering through formal presentations and learning...

HUS121

Health and Nutrition

This course presents the student with concepts related to achieving optimal health and well-being. This includes meeting personal needs as well as the health and safety needs for children, adolescents, and adults in group and treatment settings. Stro...

HUS123

Introduction to Group Dynamics

This course introduces basic concepts and theories of group dynamics, including group development and functioning, communication patterns, leadership, and conflict management. Laboratory experiences provide opportunities for self-awareness through ob...

HUS128

Introduction to Counseling Skills

This course provides the student with an introduction to the foundational theories and skills necessary in the counseling field and explores the dynamics of establishing positive relationships with people in need of human services. The counseling pro...

HUS132

Trauma, Violence, and Prevention

This course provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for working in the area of trauma, victim services, advocacy and treatment, and violence prevention in contemporary society. Theoretical concepts will be introduced o...

HUS134

Intimate Violence Crisis Response

This course will provide the student with an understanding and knowledge of the specialized areas of Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence and the content required of anyone who wishes to understand, work, or volunteer within these fields. Specific t...

HUS140

Drugs and Society

This course provides the student with an historical background of drugs of abuse and their impact on individuals and society. Topics addressed include an in-depth study of specific licit and illicit drugs and the pharmacological and behavioral effect...

HUS151

Addiction Counseling and Treatment I

This course will provide an overview of addiction, including the addiction process, addictive disorders, treatment and recovery, relapse, self-help groups, and milieu management. Students will study theories of addiction, and gain an understanding of...

HUS152

Process Addictions/Impulse Disorders

This course will examine the addictive process as it is manifested in diverse social behaviors. Students will study similarities and differences of process/behavioral addictions, impulse control disorders, and compulsive behaviors. Focus will be on e...

HUS153

Diverse/Multicultural Populations

This course provides the students with an analysis of the different populations of clients in substance abuse treatment settings, including age, ethnicity, racial, cultural, gender, sexual minorities, people with disabilities, co-occurring disorders....

HUS154

Ethics in Human Services

This course provides the student with an introduction to multiple ethical considerations in the counselor-client relationship. Topics considered will include personal values of professional staff, confidentiality, sexual and social contact with clien...

HUS155

Pharmacology for Human Services

This course provides the student with an exploration of the neurobiological processes, including neurotransmission, an overview of the various elements of the nervous system, and the effects, mechanisms, and actions of classes of psychotropic drugs....

HUS156

Pharm & Disease in Substance Use

This course provides an exploration of the psychotropic medications and diseases that impact many persons with substance use disorders. Students will become familiar with neurobiological processes, including neurotransmission, the various elements of...

HUS157

Communicable Diseases and Substance Abuse

An interdisciplinary analysis of the biological, social and psychological aspects of communicable diseases and their relationship with substance use, abuse, and addiction. Specific topics include HIV/AIDS, STDs, hepatitis, and disease progression. Em...

HUS170

Human Services Practicum I

This course is an onsite, unpaid supervised practicum experience working directly with clients, family members, and the community in a Human Services agency related to the student?s program of study.To apply this course toward a certificate or degree...

HUS171

Human Services Practicum II

This course is a continuation of HUS 170. When appropriate, Practicum II will be performed in a different setting than Practicum I. The student will be expected to initiate a leadership role in therapeutic interventions with clients at a higher skill...

HUS219

Human Services Internship

This course is an on-site, unpaid supervised internship experience working directly with clients, family members, groups, and the community in community social service agencies. This course includes field work, supervision hours, assignments, and a s...

HUS231

Adult Development and Aging

This course integrates theory and research related to changes across adulthood in areas such as: biological, cognitive, personality, mental health, social-emotional, careers, life review, and closure. Students will gain an understanding of the aging...

HUS232

Trauma and Violence

This course provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for working in the area of trauma, advocacy, treatment, and violence prevention in contemporary society with diverse populations. Theoretical concepts will be introdu...

HUS234

Child Maltreatment

This course explores the etiologies and effects of child maltreatment as well as assessment and treatment strategies. Child maltreatment is approached from a strengths-based, family-centered perspective within a multi-disciplinary context noting issu...

HUS236

Crisis Intervention

This course will provide the student with an understanding of the history, theory, and models of crisis intervention. The student will gain knowledge regarding specific crises in the areas of loss, abuse, violence, crimes, developmental, health-relat...

HUS251

Addiction Counseling and Treatment II

This course will provide an overview of the treatment process from evaluation and intake through discharge, with an emphasis placed on interviewing skills, record keeping and documentation. Specific topics include screening, assessment, diagnosis, in...

HUS253

Advanced Addictions Counseling Skills

This course is a study of the major theoretical approaches used in counseling alcoholism, substance abuse, and addictive disorders. Theories and principles of both group work and individual counseling in a variety of human service settings are explor...

HUS274

Human Services Practicum Orientation

This course prepares students for the practicum experience in the various Human Services Programs. Students will gain an understanding of the practicum process, required paperwork, ethical considerations, and the supervision requirements. In addition...

HUS275

Addiction Counseling Practicum I

This course is an on-site, unpaid supervised practicum experience working directly with clients, family members, and groups in community treatment centers for substance use disorders and addictions. Experiences may include in-patient, out-patient and...

HUS276

Addiction Counseling Practicum II

This course is a continuation of Addiction Counseling Practicum I, HUS 275. When appropriate, Practicum II will be performed in a different setting than Practicum I. The student will be expected to initiate a leadership role in therapeutic interventi...

HUS278

Addiction Counselor Capstone

This course provides a review of the requirements for certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) through ICB/IAODAPCA. Students will be familiarized with the certification process, increase their knowledge and skills as addiction...

HUS299

Special Topics in Human Services

Special topics will be developed for the different Human Services Options. Topics developed will focus on a specific current issue in the areas of adult services or alcohol and substance abuse. NOTE: A maximum of six (6) credit hours of HUS 299 may...

LGL110

Introduction to Legal Studies

This course provides an introduction to the legal system and the paralegal profession. It includes the roles and professional responsibilities of the paralegal and other professionals in the legal system and outlines the fields and specializations wi...

LGL112

Legal Research and Writing I

This course provides an integrated introduction to legal research and writing. Students will learn to use a law library, perform legal research, analyze legal problems, and communicate research findings in the proper written format. Students will lea...

LGL114

Litigation

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively and ethically assist an attorney in litigation practice and procedure. Students will learn the principles of civil litigation in federal and state courts and will be i...

LGL115

Law Office Technology and E-Discovery

This course is designed to instruct students in the use of common office software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe, sample computer software applications used within the law office and requires students to produce routine law office...

LGL116

Contract Law

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to define and evaluate contract law for application to specific situations. It includes an analysis of the law pertaining to contract formation, resolution of contract disputes and the impa...

LGL118

Real Property Law

This course provides an introduction to Real Estate law and practice. Topics include property rights, types of land ownership, purchases and sales of real property, land use regulations, and issues in the landlord-tenant relationship. The course ex...

LGL210

Tort Law

This course provides an introduction to the broad area of civil wrongs and their appropriate remedies as well as tort law principles in the traditional areas of intentional torts, negligence, absolute liability, product liability, nuisance and common...

LGL211

Drafting Legal Documents

This course provides an in-depth, hands on training in practical legal writing with a special focus on document preparation, transactional documents, use of form books and everyday law office writing, including the preparation, research, and drafting...

LGL214

Administrative Agency Law

This course presents basic concepts of administrative law and procedure in federal and state agencies, with emphasis on the paralegal role in the administrative process. Students will learn both formal and informal advocacy techniques, including rep...

LGL215

Immigration Law

This course provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to function as effective and ethical immigration paralegals. Students will learn about the immigration system - who can come to the United States, who can stay, and who must leave...

LGL218

Bankruptcy Law

This course provides an overview of Bankruptcy law and procedures. It covers commencement of a case, preparation of schedules, operating and liquidating procedures, adversary matters and litigation in bankruptcy court, debtors' and creditors' rights...

LGL221

Business Law I

This course introduces principles of American law governing business and personal transactions. Areas covered include contracts, torts, agency, employment, and business structures. The course also introduces the American legal environment: the court...

LGL222

Business Law II/Corporate and Securities Law

This course provides an overview of various forms of business structures; including sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations as well as other forms of business. Additional topics covered include the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), leases, s...

LGL227

Law, Society, and the U.S. Supreme Court

This class is the study of law as it really exists in the world. This course will answer important question about when the law affects society and when society affects the law. Students will learn about the American legal system and its social and hi...

LGL230

Family Law

This course provides an introduction to fundamental common law and statutory concepts of family law with emphasis on the paralegal role in this area. Topics include formal and informal marriages, premarital agreements, separation, divorce, annulment...

LGL232

Wills, Trusts, and Estates

This course provides an overview of estate administration and the role of the probate paralegal. The course examines the entire process of planning for and administering a decedent's estate, from opening the estate and appointment of a fiduciary to f...

LGL233

Criminal Litigation

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively and ethically assist an attorney in criminal law practice and procedure. Students will learn the principles of criminal litigation, the criminal court system, and will...

LGL241

International Human Rights Law and Justice

This course will provide students with a multidisciplinary introduction to crimes against humanity, genocide and mass atrocity crimes. Students will examine human rights violations and the legal developments that preceded modern genocides, crimes aga...

LGL250

Internship/Legal Studies

This course provides students with an opportunity to gain practical work experience under the supervision of an attorney or experienced paralegal in day-to-day, on-site law office work. The student must complete 120 hours of work at the internship si...

LGL251

Legal Studies Capstone

This capstone course provides students with the opportunity to integrate the theoretical knowledge and practical skills they have acquired through the program and apply them in a real-world setting. Students will complete activities and projects in p...

LGL270

Legal Studies Assessment Seminar

This course is an exit requirement for all students completing the Legal Studies (LGL) Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree and certificate program. Students will be assessed as to the knowledge and entry level skills they have attained in th...

LGL299

Topics in Legal Studies

This course is designed to allow students to study a topic or topics that are not a part of the existing curriculum. Topics identified will be current or emerging topics within the legal profession or topics that provide additional depth within a leg...

PSC120

Introduction to Political Science

This course is a brief survey of the primary subfields of political science. It is designed to introduce students to the important ideas and values used in political discourse and to provide a better understanding of current political issues, events...

PSC121

American National Politics

This course is an introductory survey of American politics designed to help students better understand the U.S. political system. The focus of the course is on the system’s key political actors, behaviors, processes and institutions. Empirically base...

PSC122

State and Local Politics

This course introduces students to state and local politics in the United States. It is designed to help students better understand the political institutions and processes of subnational governments. The course adopts a comparative political systems...

PSC123

Comparative Political Systems

This course is a comparative study of national political systems found across the globe. Its primary focus is describing and explaining the conditions necessary and sufficient for a democracy. A three part classification scheme--Developed Democracies...

PSC124

International Relations

This course is a survey of world politics designed to better understand current political issues and events at the international or global level. The course uses a multiple perspective analysis approach emphasizing the different levels of analysis an...

PSY121

Introduction to Psychology

This course presents the basic concepts and theoretical perspectives for understanding psychology with an emphasis on cultural competence and social justice. It encompasses factors affecting human behavior and mental processes and includes, but is no...

PSY122

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

This course provides an overview of Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology, which is the application of psychological research and theory to explain human interactions with others at work. Individual, group, and organizational issues focused on t...

PSY220

Lifespan Development

This course integrates theory and research as they relate to neurobiological, cognitive, social and emotional development of individuals in cultural context from conception throughout adulthood. The course emphasizes both normal and atypical develop...

PSY222

Child Growth and Development

This course is designed to familiarize students with the physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development of the child from conception through adolescence in cultural context. Topics of discussion include genes and heredity; prenatal development a...

PSY223

Abnormal Psychology

This course provides a systematic presentation of the concepts related to mental health disorders with specific emphasis given to empirical research, diagnostic criteria, as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, theo...

PSY224

Theories of Personality

This course is designed to present the student with a survey of the major theories of personality. Theorists will be studied according to the following categories: 1) psychoanalytic; 2) humanistic and existential; 3) biological; 4) trait; 5) behavior...

PSY225

Social Psychology

This course provides an introduction to the scientific study of individuals thinking, feeling, and behavior within their social environments. This course includes, but is not limited to: research methods, attitude formation and change, social cogniti...

PSY226

Adolescent Development

This course integrates theory and research as they relate to neurobiological, cognitive, and social-emotional development of adolescents in cultural context. Students will gain an understanding of evolving interpersonal and societal roles; family rel...

PSY227

Psychology of Gender

This course will examine the psychological perspectives on gender. Using empirical research from all areas of psychology, the course will explore the major concepts, theories, and research methods as they relate to gender development across the lifes...

PSY228

Human Sexuality

This course provides an examination of the current knowledge and attitudes of the behavioral aspects of human sexuality with particular emphasis on personal, interpersonal, community, and societal influences on sexuality. Topics of interest include s...

PSY231

Adult Development and Aging

This course integrates theory and research related to changes across adulthood in areas such as: biological, cognitive, personality, mental health, social-emotional, careers, life review, and closure. Students will gain an understanding of the aging...

PSY240

Brain and Behavior

This course examines the relationship between the brain and behavior by explaining the structure and function of the nervous system. Additional topics include, but are not limited to, the brain's role in learning, sensing, perceiving, communicating,...

PSY242

Cognitive Psychology

This course will introduce core issues, theories, and experimental findings in cognitive psychology. Topics to be covered include attention, communication, decision making, expertise, language, learning, memory, problem solving, and research methods....

PSY248

Psychology of the Criminal Mind

This course introduces students to the field of Criminal Psychology. The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of criminal behavior and the clinical and social implications of violent crime. The course will examine the etiology, natur...

PSY248

Psychology of the Criminal Mind

This course introduces students to the field of Criminal Psychology. The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of criminal behavior and the clinical and social implications of violent crime. The course will examine the etiology, natur...

PSY299

Special Topics in Psychology

This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in psychology that do not have specific courses in the catalogue. Course content will vary depending on the topic being studied, but could include Research Methods, Writing in Psychology, Do...

RMC112

Computer Basics/Software Applications

This course provides a comprehensive study of the use of computers and technologies. Class topics include computer hardware, software, operating systems, and electronic communications such as email, the Internet, and networks. Students will have an o...

RMC113

Human Resource Management

This course provides a broad overview of relevant human resource management concepts, incorporating legal and ethical issues. Topics include staffing, hiring, training and development, performance evaluation, employee terminations, compensation and b...

RMC115

Elements of Supervision

This course introduces the role of the supervisor and how it fits in the overall management of an organization. Emphasis is on how the supervisor can impact a department's productivity. Topics will include: supervisory planning, time management, orga...

RMC234

Principles of Retailing

This course is focused on the world of retailing from a managerial viewpoint. Students will explore the different types of retailers, multichannel retailing, consumer buying behavior, retail marketing strategies, selecting retail site locations, supp...

RMC237

Managerial Communication

This course will guide students in developing the communication skills needed to be successful as a manager. The course is organized in a workshop format, in which students develop, refine, and practice communication skills used by successful manager...

SCM110

Introduction to Supply Chain Management

This course introduces the basics of end-to-end Supply Chain Management (SCM) that are necessary in achieving market and financial value to the company. Students will explore the basic fundamentals of SCM including planning, sourcing, inventory manag...

SCM115

Sourcing and Procurement

This course focuses on the strategic role and issues in sourcing and procurement within the supply chain function. Students will discuss the purchasing process, procurement cycle, relationships with suppliers, negotiations, commodities and global sou...

SCM120

Inventory Management and Planning

This course provides an overview of the dynamics of inventory management and the crucial role that planning plays in the constantly changing supply chain environment. Topics include in-depth understanding of forecasting, customer demand, production p...

SCM125

Warehousing and Distribution

This course provides students with an understanding of the role of warehousing within the larger Supply Chain function and the crucial role it plays to the business’s bottom line. Concepts revolve around the movement of goods within the warehouse env...

SCM130

Logistics and Transportation

This course provides a foundation for the role of transportation and logistics in meeting the needs of the customer as well as the objectives of the company. Students will analyze transportation methods and systems and discuss the role of cost vs. cu...

SCM150

Supply Chain Management Capstone

This course provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of the supply chain management field in one of several ways: internship, capstone project, service-learning project or approved SCM certification. In addition to on-site...

SCM215

Operations Management

This class will give students a broad, practical perspective towards the field of Operations Management, a core business function. Students will examine concepts and problems encountered in planning, operating and controlling the production of goods...

SOC121

Introduction to Sociology

This course introduces the basic concepts and perspectives for understanding sociology. The course examines how society influences and shapes human behavior. Topics of analysis include, but are not limited to, the development of sociology, theoretica...

SOC222

Social Problems

This course introduces students to sociological perspectives on contemporary social problems. It examines competing definitions of social problems and conceptualizations of how social problems develop over time. The major research methods and theoret...

SOC223

Being Different: The Sociology of Deviant Behavior

This course examines the social and cultural dimensions of being different, resulting in deviant and violent behavior. The class compares and contrasts explanations for deviant and violent behavior utilizing classic and modern sociological theories w...

SOC224

Sociology of the Family

This course provides an understanding of sociological concepts, theories, and research methods in relation to marriage and family issues. It explores the influence of contemporary society on family life and offers a historical analysis on how marriag...

SOC225

Class, Race, and Gender

This course uses various sociological perspectives to examine how class, race, and gender structure individual and group access to power, resources, opportunities, and prestige. It examines how these socially constructed categories provide identity a...

SOC229

Sex, Gender, and Power

This course will examine the major sociological concepts, theories, and research methods in relation to gender issues. It will explore the development of gender roles cross-culturally, as well as the consequences of dividing society along gender line...

SOC299

Special Topics in Sociology

This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in sociology that do not have specific courses in the catalogue. Course content will vary depending on the topic being studied and may include topics in global inequity, race and gender, educ...

SSI121

Introduction to Global Studies

This course explores globalization from the social, cultural, economic, and political dimensions. Through reading, research, writing about global experience and discussions of major social-scientific theories students examine and analyze the complexi...

SSI124

International Studies in Social Science

Students will travel with faculty to international/regional locations which may vary from year to year to study selected topics or current issues in the social or behavioral sciences (anthropology, sociology, psychology, geography, history, political...

SST299

Special Topics in Social Sciences

This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in the social or behavioral sciences (anthropology, education, economics, history, political science, psychology, and sociology). Course content will vary depending on the topic being studie...

SWK121

Introduction to Social Work

This course provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for generalist social work in contemporary society. Social welfare services, policies, and their historical origins will be presented along with the unique experienc...

SWK228

Human Sexuality

This course provides an examination of the current knowledge and attitudes of the behavioral aspects of human sexuality with particular emphasis on personal, interpersonal, community, and societal influences on sexuality. Topics of interest include s...

Department: Business and Social Sciences Division