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Course Descriptions

 

Student Life Skills (Learning)
  

  • SLS 2930 - Special Topics: Student Life Skills

    (1 to 4 variable Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course is designed to meet the special needs of individuals or groups for whom regular, described courses may not be available.


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  • SLS 2949 - Internship Exploration and Work Experience

    (0 to 3 variable Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: SLS 1949  . Permission of the instructor, program manager, or department chair. 

    This course is for variable hours and provides continued internship exploration or continued work experience to reinforce educational and professional growth in a student’s academic major through coordinated field experiences.  Students engage in supervised career exploration activities and work experiences.  The student, instructor and work-site supervisor work together to determine specific learning objectives for the student.  Through the course assignments and workplace interactions, the student will connect and apply career competencies for the purpose of strengthening educational/career plans and developing professional skills contributing to future employability. The student is evaluated based on documentation of satisfactory completion of the learning objectives and assignments.

    These hours are not transferable as upper level internships, practicums, or clinical practice.  The credit will count toward electives in some A.A. and A.S. degrees.  Contact the departments or universities for specific credit information.

    A pre-determined number of internship or work experience hours a week are expected depending on the credit hour requirements.


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Social Studies: Education
  

  • SSE 3312 - Teaching Social Science in Elementary School

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.S.)


    This course prepares teaching candidates to apply and integrate the social sciences which include economics, history, geography, anthropology, psychology, sociology, and political science in an elementary setting. The trends and issues in social sciences will be studied through professional literature. Throughout this course, the teaching candidate will use the teaching and learning cycle to effectively use curricula, instruction, and assessment in the teaching of social sciences.


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Speech Communication
  

  • SPC 1300 - Interpersonal Communication

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Utilizing a blend of the theoretical and experiential, this course concentrates on helping students develop effective human interaction and relationship skills. Topics include self-concept and self-esteem, effective listening, body language and nonverbal messages, problem solving and conflict resolution.


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  • SPC 1608 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: Completion of ENC 1101  with a grade “C” or better.

    This course meets Area I of the A.A. general education requirements. This course presents oral communication through speaking and listening. Basic research techniques, the fundamentals of organization of speech materials, the reasoning processes, as well as principles of effective delivery of original speech to class audiences are emphasized.


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Sports Management
  

  • SPM 2000 - Introduction to Sport Management

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This is an introductory course that will provide students a foundation in the field of sport management. Topics of study include an overview of the history and business of the sport industry, an examination of amateur and professional sport as well as an introduction to different career segments in the field of sport management.  This course is designed to generate interest and develop a basic understanding of the sport industry.


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Spanish Language
  

  • SPN 1120 - Elementary Spanish I

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Four hours per week includes a required online laboratory component. Prerequisites: College-level reading and writing skills are required or consent of the department.

    Corequisites: SPN 1120L   This course includes fundamentals of Spanish language acquisition with emphasis on understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish, as well as basic elements of cultural appreciation.


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  • SPN 1120L - Elementary Spanish I Laboratory

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    Required on-line companion lab and co-requisite for SPN 1120 .


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  • SPN 1121 - Elementary Spanish II

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours per week includes a required online laboratory component. Prerequisites: SPN 1120  with a grade of “C” or better.

    Corequisites: SPN 1121L   This course includes fundamentals of Spanish language acquisition with emphasis on understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish, as well as basic elements of cultural appreciation.


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  • SPN 1121L - Elementary Spanish II Laboratory

    (1 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Required on-line companion lab and co-requisite for SPN 1121 .


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  • SPN 2200 - Intermediate Spanish I

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: -SPN 1120  and SPN 1121  or equivalent.

    This course meets part of the International/ Intercultural requirement. This course includes readings in the literature and cultural history of Spanish-speaking countries, with discussion. Grammar is reviewed and oral facility is emphasized.


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  • SPN 2201 - Intermediate Spanish II

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: SPN 2200  or equivalent.

    This course meets part of the International/Intercultural requirement. This course includes readings in the literature and cultural history of Spanish-speaking countries, with discussion. Grammar is reviewed and oral facility is emphasized.


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  • SPN 2930 - Special Topics: Spanish

    (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course is designed to meet the special needs of individuals and groups for whom regular, described courses may not be available.


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Statistics
  

  • STA 1001 - Pathways to Statistics

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: MAT 0018   with a grade of “C” or better, equivalent test scores, or exempt status.

    STA 1001 provides the foundation for further statistical study. This course introduces basic statistical concepts and focuses on data analysis and quantitative reasoning. This course emphasizes both written and verbal communication of statistical concepts and helps prepare the student for inferential statistics courses. STA 1001 is designed for students who do not intend to major in areas such as math, science, computer science, and business. Please check your degree requirements before enrolling in this course. Students who complete this course will be prepared to enter STA 2023, MGF 1106, and MGF 1107. This course will not serve as a prerequisite for MAT 1033 or MAC 1105.


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  • STA 2023 - Elementary Statistics

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: MAT 1033  or STA 1001  with a grade “C” or better, or equivalent.

    MGF 1106 and MGF 1107 cannot be used to satisfy the prerequisite requirement. This course meets Area II requirements for both AA General Education Requirements and AS General Education Requirements.  This course is a study of fundamental statistical topics including normal and binomial distributions, measures of central tendency and variation, confidence interval, hypothesis testing, sampling techniques, simple linear regression, correlation and nonparametrics. 

     


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Surveying and Related Areas
  

  • SUR 2101C - Topographic Drafting and Survey

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: EGN 1111C  or EGS 1110C, or BCN 1251C  or permission of instructor.

    This course concerns the theory and practice in surveying and the related topographic drafting. Included in the course will be the use and care of surveying instruments and the study of surveying as related to engineering practice and preparation of maps and charts related to surveying. (Fall) Note(s): (EGS 1110C changed to EGN 1111C effective Fall 2014.)


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Sociology, General
  

  • SYG 2000 - Principles of Sociology

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course meets Area III requirement for the A.A./A.S. general education requirements. It is an introduction to the scientific study of society and of basic sociological concepts, methods of investigation, interpretation of professional and popular writings and fields of application.


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  • SYG 2930 - Special Topics in Sociology

    (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: SYG 2000  and permission of instructor.

    This course is designed to meet the specific needs of individuals or groups for which regularly described courses may not be available. It may involve study, research or field projects in areas such as research methods, survey research, socialization and social institution group behavior.


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Taxation
  

  • TAX 2000 - Taxation of Individuals and Small Businesses

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This course includes current federal tax laws and their application to individuals and small businesses with emphasis on preparation of individual income tax returns including those with small business income/losses.


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Teaching English as Second Language
  

  • TSL 3080 - Foundations of Teaching ESOL

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.S.)


    This course is designed to introduce students to instructional methods and unique experiences involved in the teaching learners of English as a second language (ESOL). The teaching candidate will examine issues of language and culture that are relevant for ESOL students. The course will create a knowledge base in applied linguistics and cross-cultural communication for teachers of ESOL students. This course will address foundations of applied linguistics for teachers of English language learners, foundations of language acquisition, grammar, mechanics, bilingual education, legislation, and culture.


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  • TSL 4081 - TESOL Issues and Practices

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.S.)


    Prerequisites: TSL 3080  

    This course is designed to teach the issues, principles, and practices of teaching English to speakers of other languages (ESOL). It prepares classroom teachers to provide linguistically and culturally appropriate instruction and assessment for ESOL students. It provides the foundation of knowledge necessary to meet the needs of linguistically and culturally diverse students. This course has a minimum of 20-hour field experience.


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Theatre Studies and General Resource
  

  • THE 1925 - Performance Production Workshop I

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This is a stage production course. Students assume major production capabilities. Students participate in at least 15 hours of production work. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, more than one attempt may not count toward a degree at SCF. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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  • THE 1925B - Performance Production Workshop II

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This is a stage production course. Students assume major production capabilities. Students participate in at least 15 hours of production work. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, more than one attempt may not count toward a degree at SCF. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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  • THE 2000 - Theatre Appreciation

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: ENC 1101 .

    This course meets Area IV of the A.A./A.S. general education requirements, the Gordon Rule requirement and part of the International/Intercultural requirement. This course introduces the student to dramatic literature of the world from ancient to modern times, and to the arts and crafts which transform it into the living theatre. It is designed to develop the student’s knowledge and appreciation of the theatre arts through a historic and contemporary approach so that the student may gain a greater satisfaction from dramatic presentations available in the community. Attendance at live stage productions is a mandatory part of this course.


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  • THE 2020 - Theatre Fundamentals

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: ENC 1101 .

    This course meets the Gordon Rule requirement. This course provides an initial exposure to play analysis, acting, scenery construction and design, lighting, costuming, directing and management. Play-reading assignments, an oral report and other class projects are required.


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  • THE 2300 - Script Analysis

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course focuses on theory and practice in the theatre arts which have influenced the theatre scene. Between 12 and 15 playwrights are introduced and their plays are read, discussed and analyzed. One oral presentation is required.


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  • THE 2820 - Introduction to Creative Dramatics

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    The needs, techniques and use of creative dramatics in the classroom are presented. Alternative to traditional teaching styles and techniques will be stressed. Utilization of the course will be with the “why and what” of creative dramatics, and how to cope with slow children, problem children, average children and exceptional children of all ages.


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  • THE 2930 - Special Topics in Theatre

    (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course is designed to meet the special needs of individuals and groups for whom regular, described courses may not be available.


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Theatre Production and Administration
  

  • TPA 1290 - Production Involvement I

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    This course presents the theories and techniques of stagecraft, lighting, sound, costuming and/or make-up. Practical experience in the college theatre is provided. The application is through workshop sessions in the art of technical theatre and through the actual performance of two major productions each semester. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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  • TPA 1290B - Production Involvement IB

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: TPA 1290  or equivalent.

    This course presents the theories and techniques of stagecraft, lighting, sound, costuming and/or make-up. Practical experience in the college theatre is provided. The application is through workshop sessions in the art of technical theatre and through the actual performance of two major productions each semester. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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  • TPA 2210 - Introduction to Technical Theatre

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours per week.

    This course presents basic technical theatre practices - stage terminology, construction tools, theatrical/construction, backstage management and basic scene painting techniques. Basic design practices, color and drafting are applied to stage settings.


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  • TPA 2248 - Stage Makeup

    (2 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

    This course presents stage makeup for the actor including practice and technique in application. Life mask construction is stressed. Additional special fee is required.


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  • TPA 2291 - Production Involvement II

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    This course presents the theories and techniques of stagecraft, lighting, sound, costuming and/or make-up. Practical experience in the college theatre is provided. The application is through workshop sessions in the art of technical theatre and through the actual performance of two major productions each semester. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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  • TPA 2291B - Production Involvement IIB

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: TPA 2291  or equivalent.

    This course presents the theories and techniques of stagecraft, lighting, sound, costuming and/or make-up. Practical experience in the college theatre is provided. The application is through workshop sessions in the art of technical theatre and through the actual performance of two major productions each semester. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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Theatre Production
  

  • TPP 1190 - Studio Theatre Cast I

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

    This course presents the theories and techniques of acting, directing and stage management through the performance of significant works of dramatic literature. The course places in perspective the student’s academic study with work for which the student gets credit. Participation in the department’s theatre productions is required. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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  • TPP 1190B - Studio Theatre Cast IB

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and TPP 1190  or equivalent.

    This course presents the theories and techniques of acting, directing and stage management through the performance of significant works of dramatic literature. The course places in perspective the student’s academic study with work for which the student gets credit. Participation in the department’s theatre productions is required. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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  • TPP 1500 - Stage Movement for the Actor

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course focuses on the nature of stage action: the actor’s inner creative feelings viewed as they are expressed through the actor’s physical means. Work on stage violence, pantomime, humor in movement, rhythmic movement and period movement is included.


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  • TPP 2110 - Acting I

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: TPP 2700  strongly recommended, but not a requirement.

    This course introduces students to the acting process through class exercises, improvisation, beginning scene study and cold-reading audition technique. Emphasis is placed on expanding the student’s use of self in an imaginative, creative and truthful way. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses. 


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  • TPP 2110B - Acting IB

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and   and   or equivalent.

    This course introduces students to the acting process through class exercises, improvisation, beginning scene study and cold-reading audition technique. Emphasis is placed on expanding the student’s use of self in an imaginative, creative and truthful way. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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  • TPP 2111 - Acting II

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: TPP 2110 , or consent of the instructor.

    This course is a continuation of Acting I, with emphasis on in depth textual analysis and characterization.  Scene work and monologues serve as the basis for study.  The course introduces students to various acting styles as well as basic audition technique. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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  • TPP 2111B - Acting IIB

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and   or equivalent.

    This course is a continuation of Acting I, with emphasis on in-depth textual analysis and characterization. Scene work and monologues serve as the basis for study. The course introduces students to various acting styles as well as basic audition technique. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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  • TPP 2191 - Studio Theatre Cast II

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

    This course presents the theories and techniques of acting, directing and stage management through the performance of significant works of dramatic literature. The course places in perspective the student’s academic study with work for which the student gets credit. Participation in the department’s theatre productions is required. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for Theatre Production courses.


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  • TPP 2191B - Studio Theatre Cast IIB

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and TPP 2191  or equivalent.

    This course presents the theories and techniques of acting, directing and stage management through the performance of significant works of dramatic literature. The course places in perspective the student’s academic study with work for which the student gets credit. Participation in the department’s theatre productions is required. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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  • TPP 2700 - Voice and Diction

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course is to help individuals develop, maintain and improve their voice production. Proper breathing, inflection, voice quality and articulation are stressed. This course is recommended for all public performers.


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World History
  

  • WOH 1012 - World History to 1500

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course meets part of the six-hour international/intercultural graduation requirement.  This survey course covers the history, civilization and cultures of the World History from the earliest civilizations of the Middle East through Asia in Antiquity and the making of Europe in the Middle Ages to approximately 1500.


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  • WOH 1022 - World History since 1500

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course meets part of the six-hour international/intercultural graduation requirement.  This survey course covers the history of world  societies, cultures, politics, and economics since 1500. Particularly, this class will focus most on the ramifications of imperialism, the formation of modern nations, global conflict, and inequality in charting the course of the contemporary world.


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