Course Description

ENG-105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
This course develops skills in reading and writing with an emphasis on expository methods of development and personal experience as supporting material. Students may be requested to use computers and other technology. Students must meet minimum competency requirements in writing to receive a grade of C- or higher which is required to enroll in Composition II. (45-0-0-0) Equivalent to 30-101, ENGL-101, ENGL-104, ENG-102

ENG-106 Composition II (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: ENG-105 Composition I or ENG-102 Composition & Speech I with a grade of C- or higher.

As a continuation of ENG-105 Composition I, the course emphasizes argumentative and persuasive writing, research methods, and language. Students may be requested to use computer programs and watch videos. Students must meet minimum competency requirements in writing to receive a grade of C- or higher. (45-0-0-0) Equivalent to 30-102, ENGL-102, ENGL-105, ENG-103

HIS-151 U.S. History to 1877 (3 s.h.)
A survey course covering the social, political, and economic history of American civilization from the Age of Discovery through Reconstruction. (45-0-0-0) Equivalent to 80-140, HIST-101

HIS-152 U.S. History from 1877 (3 s.h.)
A survey course covering the social, political, and economic history of the United States since 1877. (45-0-0-0) Equivalent to 80-141, HIST-102

SPC-112 Public Speaking (3 s.h.)
Students will study the theory and practice of public speaking as an intellectual tool for use in argumentation and persuasion in a democratic society. This course prepares the student for a variety of speaking situations, both formal and informal, with an emphasis on speech preparation, organization, support, delivery, and audience analysis. (45-0-0-0)

WBL-110 Employability Skills (2 s.h.)
Corequisite: WBL-150 Job Shadowing recommended.

This course is designed to assist students in developing the skills necessary to obtain employment, and to learn and practice the skills and attitudes required for job success. Students will practice resume writing, job application completion, and interviewing techniques. Additionally, students will practice workplace problem-solving strategies, and demonstrate skills required to work in a diverse environment. (30-0-0-0)

WBL-150 Job Shadowing (1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: WBL-100 Exploring Careers recommended.

Students in this course will explore a field of interest while developing research skills, professionalism, and building occupational knowledge. Students will visit workplaces of interest to learn about specific jobs and professional requirements, and to develop a basic knowledge of the organization’s structure and values (7.5-15-0-0)