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Course Criteria
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6.00 Credits
6 Credits, 6 Hours Prerequisite: PAR 200, PAR 201 and permission of the Paramedic Discipline Coordinator This course is designed to provide the advanced education needed by paramedics to administer patient care in the out-of-hospital setting. It covers the techniques of advanced emergency medical care presently considered within the responsibilities of the paramedic as well as all operational aspects of the job, which the student will be expected to perform. Emphasis is placed on recognition of symptoms of illness and injuries, and application of proper procedures of advanced emergency care. Demonstration, practice, clinical, and field experience are carefully integrated with didactic portion.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits, 3 Hours Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 101 Course designed to engage the student in the increasingly important issues of cultural, ethnic and racial diversity in America. The student will explore: acculturation; class; communication and the interrelationships between culture and language; cultural customs; family gender and sexuality; heritage; race and ethnicity; religion and ideology; and stereotypes.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits, 3 Hours This course explores the diversified workforce and how to better manage diversity in business and industry. Topics include: demographic workforce trends, the ethnic history of business; ethnic challenges in business and industry; gender issues in business and industry; special populations (age, physically challenged, sexual orientation or preference); history of labor and influence on socioeconomic status; successful ethnic entrepreneurs; communicating in a diverse workforce, governmental influence in business and industry; and future challenges in managing diversity.
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3.00 Credits
in Food and Culture in America 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Cross-listed with HOS220) This course is intended to teach the student the historical, geographical and cultural influences on the development of American cuisine. It presents the influence of cultural diversity on present food and beverage habits and how they have asserted themselves in the American "salad society." There is detailed discussion of the influence of religion, history and nutritional needs on the American table. The use of foods, meal patterns and food related health concerns is used to explain how stereotyping continues to be problematic in America. Finally, gender and ethnicity issues occurring in the food business are explored.
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3.00 Credits
and Language 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Cross-listed with SPE223) This course is a general introduction to pluralism and diversity in American speech communication. We don't always communicate in the same way. Our accents, word choice and communication strategies are often influenced by factors such as our racial, religious, ethnic, sexual and religious identities. As a result, people in the U.S. speak many varieties of English (and other languages). This course will examine a number of culturally distinct "speech communities" and unpack the cultural logic of their speech. This course will also examine the politics and practicality of imposing a standard form of English in the United States. No speeches are required in this course
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3.00 Credits
(Cross-listed with CR/ 226) 3 Credits, 3 Hours This course focuses on issues relating to the challenges presented to law enforcement officers and agencies by increasingly diverse communities and work forces. It places these complex dynamics in social and historical context and points to skills and strategies for police officers and agencies to better understand and communicate with those who are different because of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion or culture. This course can be used to fulfill the Pluralism and Diversity degree requirement. These courses may be used to fulfill the Pluralism and Diversity requirements:
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1.00 Credits
1 Credit, 2 Hours This course is designed for beginners who will learn steps, turns and fundamental sequences in East Coast Swing, Latin and ballroom dancing. Different dance styles are taught in separate class sections.
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1.00 Credits
1 Credit, 2 Hours Basic dance moves choreographed to music for well-balanced beneficial workout. This class is designed for beginners to increase physical fitness by strengthening the cardiovascular system.
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1.00 Credits
1 Credit, 2 Hours Step aerobics is a high-intensity low-impact aerobic workout for all fitness levels. The principle behind step aerobics is simple-step up and down on a platform while simultaneously performing upper body movements. The class consists of a warm-up, low-impact aerobics and cool stretch down, all utilizing the step.
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1.00 Credits
1 Credit, 2 Hours Pilates focuses on building a healthy, injury-free body by encouraging controlled and concentrated movement. It centers the body on breathing awareness while maintaining dynamic spiral stability. Pilates is a full body-conditioning program comprised of a series of designed movements performed on a mat.
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