Associate Degree Nursing, Associate of Applied Science
- Academic Year: 2022-2023
- Division / Department: Health Professions / Associate Degree Nursing
- Degree Code: ADN
Accredited/Approved by the Texas Board of Nursing for the State of Texas (333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460 Austin, Texas
78701-3944 (www.bon.texas.gov) Phone:
512-305-7400;
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) (3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA
30326 (www.acenursing.org) Phone:
404-975-5000
The two-year Associate Degree Nursing Curriculum prepares students to become competent registered nurses to give patient-centered care in hospitals and other health care agencies.
The curriculum provides students with nursing theory and clinical experiences that prepare them to be eligible to take the examination for licensure as a registered nurse, as defined by the Texas Board of Nursing.
Current LVNs may choose advanced placement, which has special requirements.
A grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in the full nursing curriculum and a grade average of C or better in all courses will qualify the graduates to receive the Associate of Applied Science degree and to make application to the NCLEX-RN.
Students have five years to complete the Associate Degree Nursing Curriculum after official enrollment in the first Associate Degree Nursing course or three years if the student enters through advanced placement.
Successful completion of prerequisite and first-semester courses with a cumulative average of C or better will qualify students to apply for nursing assistant with the state of Texas.
Completion of RNSG 1216, 1128, 1125, 1161, 1430, 1533, 2362, 1126, RNSG 2460, and VNSG 1119 with a grade of C or better will qualify students to apply for the NCLEX-PN.
Advanced Placement for LVNs (Transition Course) (RNSG 1118, 1163, 1324, and 1128) is designed to appraise the LVNs theory base in nursing content and skills as well as introduce nursing theory not presented in tradition vocational nursing curricula.
After successful completion of the transition courses, the LVN is given academic credit for some nursing courses in the Associate Degree Nursing Program and is eligible to enter the second year of the program if all other criteria are met.
Marketable Skills:
The graduate will be able to:
1. Use clinical reasoning and knowledge based on the nursing program of study, evidence-based practice outcomes, and research-based policies and procedures as the basis for decision-making and comprehensive, safe patient-centered care.
2. Demonstrate skills in using patient care technologies and information systems that support safe nursing practice.
3. Promote safety and quality improvement as an advocate and manager of nursing care.
4. Coordinate, collaborate and communicate with diverse patients, families and the interdisciplinary health care team to plan, deliver, and evaluate care that promotes quality of life.
5. Adhere to standards of practice within legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks of the professional nurse.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of delegation, management, and leadership skills.
7. Demonstrate behavior that reflects the values and ethics of the nursing profession, including a spirit of inquiry.
BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I
Course Description× BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology I is the first part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous and special senses. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. NOTE: Must have passed the reading and writing portion of the TSI Assessment or have credit for INRW 0402. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
PSYC 2301 General Psychology
Course Description× PSYC 2301 General Psychology General Psychology is a survey of the major psychological topics, theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. NOTE: Must have passed the reading portion of the TSI Assessment or have credit for INRW 0402. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
ENGL 1301 Composition I
Course Description× ENGL 1301 Composition I Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and editing, both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis is on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Focus is on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communication, and critical analysis. Prerequisite: TSI complete in Writing or the equivalent. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
Total hours: | 10 hours |
Semester I
BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II
Course Description× BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II Lab Fee: $15.00 Anatomy and Physiology II is the second part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including the following systems: endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive (including nutrition), urinary (including fluid and electrolyte balance), and reproductive (including human development and genetics). Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. Prerequisite: BIOL 2401 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 4(3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
RNSG 1216 Professional Nursing Competencies
Course Description× RNSG 1216 Professional Nursing Competencies Lab Fee: $550.00 Development of professional nursing competencies in the care of patients throughout the lifespan. Emphasizes psychomotor skills and clinical reasoning in the performance of nursing procedures related to the concepts of clinical judgment, comfort, elimination, fluid and electrolytes, nutrition, gas exchange, safety, functional ability, immunity, metabolism, mobility, and tissue integrity. Includes health assessment and medication administration. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, PSYC 2301 and ENGL 1301. Acceptance into the Associate Degree Nursing program. Corquisites: RNSG 1125; RNSG 1128; RNSG 1430; RNSG 1161 and BIOL 2402. Semester Hours: 2 (8 lab) |
2 hours |
RNSG 1128 Introduction to Health Care Concepts
Course Description× RNSG 1128 Introduction to Health Care Concepts An introduction to concept-based learning with emphasis on selected pathophysiological concepts with nursing applications. Concepts include acid-base balance, fluid and electrolytes, immunity, gas exchange, perfusion, metabolism, coping and tissue integrity. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, PSYC 2301, and ENGL 1301. Acceptance into the Associate Degree Nursing program. Corequisites; RNSG 1125; RNSG 1430; RNSG 1161; and RNSG 1216. Semester Hours: 1 (1 lec) |
1 hours |
RNSG 1125 Professional Nursing Concepts I
Course Description× RNSG 1125 Professional Nursing Concepts I Introduction to professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles: member of the profession, provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, and member of the health care team. Content includes clinical judgment, communication, ethical-legal, evidenced-based practice, health promotion, health information technology, patient-centered care, patient education, professionalism, safety, and team/collaboration. Emphasizes role development of the professional nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Associate Degree Nursing Program. BIOL 2401, PSYC 2301 and ENGL 1301. Corequisites: RNSG 1216; RNSG 1128; RNSG 1430; and RNSG 1161. Semester Hours: 1 (1 lec) |
1 hours |
RNSG 1430 Health Care Concepts I
Course Description× RNSG 1430 Health Care Concepts I Lab Fee: $98.00 Special Fee: $188.00 In-depth coverage of foundational health care concepts with application through selected exemplars. Concepts include comfort, diversity, elimination, functional ability, human development, mobility, nutrition, sensory perception, sleep, thermoregulation, grief, and tissue integrity. Emphasizes development of clinical judgment skills in the beginning nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, PSYC 2301, and ENGL 1301. Acceptance into the Associate Degree Nursing program. Corequisites: RNSG 1125; RNSG 1216; RNSG 1128; and RNSG 1161. Semester Hours: 4 (3 lec/4 lab) |
4 hours |
RNSG 1161 Clinical - Registered Nursing/Reg Nurse
Course Description× RNSG 1161 Clinical - Registered Nursing/Reg Nurse Special Fee: $17.00 A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Clinical experiences include introduction to the roles of the registered nurse with emphasis on health promotion and primary disease prevention across the life span, essential components of the nursing health assessment, identification of deviations from expected health patterns, the application of a systematic, problem-solving process to provide basic nursing care to diverse clients across the life span, and applicable competencies in knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Nursing process is the systematic problem-solving process utilized in this course. Prerequisites: First Science BIOL 2401; PSYC 2301; ENGL 1301 and acceptance into the ADN program. Corequisites: RNSG 1216; RNSG 1128; RNSG 1125; RNSG 1430 Semester Hour 1 (4 clinical hours/week) |
1 hours |
13 hours |
Semester II
BIOL 2420 Microbiology for Non-Science Majors
Course Description× BIOL 2420 Microbiology for Non-Science Majors Lab Fee: $15.00 This course covers basic microbiology and immunology and is primarily directed at pre-nursing, pre-allied health, and non-science majors. It provides an introduction to historical concepts of the nature of microorganisms, microbial diversity, the importance of microorganisms and acellular agents in the biosphere, and their roles in human and animal diseases. Major topics include bacterial structure as well as growth, physiology, genetics, and biochemistry of microorganisms. Emphasis is on medical microbiology, infectious diseases, and public health. Prerequisite: BIOL 1406, 1408, 1409, 2401 or 2404 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) |
4 hours |
RNSG 1533 Health Care Concepts II
Course Description× RNSG 1533 Health Care Concepts II Lab Fee: $158.00 In-depth coverage of health care concepts with application through selected exemplars. Concepts include acid-base balance, coping, clotting, cognition, fluid and electrolytes, gas exchange, immunity, metabolism, nutrition, comfort, and perfusion. Provides continuing opportunities for development of clinical judgment skills. The course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Prerequisites: RNSG 1161, 1125, 1128, 1216, 1430 and BIOL 2402. Semester Hours: 5 (4 lec/4 lab) |
5 hours |
RNSG 2362 Clinical II - Registered Nursing
Course Description× RNSG 2362 Clinical II - Registered Nursing Lab Fee: $121.00 Special Fee: $17.00 A health-related, work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Prequisites: RNSG 1125,; RNSG 1216; RNSG 1128; RNSG 1430; RNSG 1161; and BIOL 2402. Corequisites: RNSG 1533; RNSG 1126; Previously taken or currently enrolled in BIOL 2420. Semester Hours 3 (12 clinical hrs/wk) |
3 hours |
RNSG 1126 Professional Nursing Concepts II
Course Description× RNSG 1126 Professional Nursing Concepts II Special Fee: $188.00 Expanding professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles. Applying concepts of clinical judgment, ethical-legal, evidenced-based practice, patient-centered care, professionalism, safety, and team/collaboration to the exemplars presented in the HCC II course. Introduces concept of leadership and management. Emphasizes role development of the professional nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Prerequisites: RNSG 1125, 1128, 1161, 1216, 1430 and BIOL 2402. Semester Hours: 1 (1 lec) |
1 hours |
13 hours |
Semester III
PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth & Development
Course Description× PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth & Development Life-Span Growth and Development is a study of social, emotional, cognitive and physical factors and influences of a developing human from conception to death. Prerequisite: PSYC 2301 or consent of instructor. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
RNSG 1538 Health Care Concepts III
Course Description× RNSG 1538 Health Care Concepts III Lab Fee: $133.00 In-depth coverage of health care concepts with nursing application through selected exemplars. Concepts include cellular regulation, end of life, immunity, interpersonal relationships, grief, human development, intracranial regulation, mood/affect, comfort, sexuality, mobility, and reproduction. Provides continuing opportunities for development of clinical judgment skills. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Prerequisites: RNSG 1126, 1533, 2362 and BIOL 2420. Semester Hours: 5 (4 lec/4 lab) |
5 hours |
RNSG 2363 Clinical III - Registered Nursing
Course Description× RNSG 2363 Clinical III - Registered Nursing Lab Fee: $121.00 Special Fee: $17.00 A health-related, work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Prerequisites: RNSG 1126, RNSG 1533, and RNSG 2362. Corequisites: RNSG 1137 and RNSG 1538. Previously taken or currently enrolled in PSYC 2314. Semester Hours 3 (12 clinical hrs/wk) |
3 hours |
RNSG 1137 Professional Nursing Concepts III
Course Description× RNSG 1137 Professional Nursing Concepts III Special Fee: $188.00 Application of professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles. Utilizes concepts of clinical judgment, ethical-legal, evidenced-based practice, patient-centered care, professionalism, safety, teamwork and collaboration. Introduces the concepts of quality improvement, health information technology, and health care organizations. Incorporates concepts into role development of the professional nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Prerequisites: RNSG 1126, 1533, 2362 and BIOL 2420. Semester Hours: 1 (1 lec) |
1 hours |
12 hours |
Semester IV
Language, Philosophy, & Culture elective
or Creative Arts elective |
3 hours |
RNSG 2360 Clinical IV - Registered Nursing
Course Description× RNSG 2360 Clinical IV - Registered Nursing Lab Fee: $121.00 Special Fee: $17.00 A health-related, work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Prerequisites: RNSG 1538, RNSG 1137, RNSG 2363 and PSYC 2314. Semester Hours 3 (12 clinical hrs/wk) |
3 hours |
RNSG 2539 Health Care Concepts IV
Course Description× RNSG 2539 Health Care Concepts IV Lab Fee: $148.00 Special Fee: $109.00 In-depth coverage of advanced health care concepts with nursing application through selected exemplars. Concepts include cognition, immunity, clotting, fluid and electrolyte balance, gas exchange, metabolism, nurition, perfusion, tissue integrity, and interpersonal relationships. Continuing development of clinical judgment with integration of all healthcare concepts. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Prerequisites: RNSG 1137, 1538, 2363, and PSYC 2314. Semester Hours: 5 (4 lec/4 lab) |
5 hours |
RNSG 2138 Professional Nursing Concepts IV
Course Description× RNSG 2138 Professional Nursing Concepts IV Special Fee: $188.00 Integration of professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles. Synthesizes concepts of clinical judgment, ethical-legal, evidenced-based practice, leadership and management, patient-centered care, professionalism, teamwork and collaboration through exemplars presented in the HCC IV course. Emphasizes concept of quality improvement and introduces health policy. Incorporates concepts into role development of the professional nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Prerequisites: RNSG 1137, 1538, 2362 and PSYC 2314. Semester Hours: 1 (1 lec/1 lab) |
1 hours |
12 hours |
Total hours: | 50 hours |
Creative Arts
ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation
Course Description× ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation A general introduction to the visual arts designed to create an appreciation of the vocabulary, media, techniques, and purposes of the creative process. Students will critically interpret and evaluate works of art within formal, cultural, and historical contexts. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
ARTS 1303 Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th Century)
Course Description× ARTS 1303 Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th Century) A chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from prehistoric times to the 14th century. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
ARTS 1304 Art History II (14th Century to the Present)
Course Description× ARTS 1304 Art History II (14th Century to the Present) A chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from the 14th century to the present day. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
DRAM 1310 Theater Appreciation
Course Description× DRAM 1310 Theater Appreciation Survey of theater including its history, dramatic works, stage techniques, production procedures, and relation to other art forms. Participation in major productions may be required. Applies as a required Humanities or Visual & Performing Arts course for all students. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
DRAM 2361 History of Theater I
Course Description× DRAM 2361 History of Theater I Study of the history of the theater from primitive times through the Renaissance. Required of theatre majors; open to non-theatre majors. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
DRAM 2362 History of Theater II
Course Description× DRAM 2362 History of Theater II Study of the history of the theater from the Renaissance through today. Required of theatre majors; open to non-theatre majors. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
HUMA 1315 Fine Arts Appreciation
Course Description× HUMA 1315 Fine Arts Appreciation This course is an exploration of the purposes and processes in the visual and performing arts (such as music, painting, architecture, drama, and dance) and the ways in which they express the values of cultures and human experience. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation
Course Description× MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation Understanding music through the study of cultural periods, major composers, and musical elements. Illustrated with audio recordings and live performances. (Does not apply to a music major degree.) Applies as a required humanities or fine arts course for all students. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
MUSI 1308 Music Literature I
Course Description× MUSI 1308 Music Literature I Survey of the principal musical forms and cultural periods as illustrated in the literature of major composers. Surveys music literature from Gregorian chant to the early classical period. Emphasis is on music materials and listening skills through recorded music and scores. Required for music majors and minors. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
MUSI 1309 Music Literature II
Course Description× MUSI 1309 Music Literature II Survey of the principal musical forms and cultural periods as illustrated in the literature of major composers. Surveys music literature from the classical period to the present. Emphasis is on music materials and listening skills through recorded music and scores. Required for music majors and minors. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
MUSI 1310 American Music
Course Description× MUSI 1310 American Music General survey of various styles of music in America. Topics may include jazz, ragtime, folk, rock, and contemporary art music. Satisfies general humanities elective requirements. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
Language, Philosophy, & Culture
ENGL 2321 British Literature
Course Description× ENGL 2321 British Literature A survey of the development of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical, linguistic, and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or ENGL 2311. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
ENGL 2322 British Literature I
Course Description× ENGL 2322 British Literature I A survey of the development of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the Eighteenth Century. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical, linguistic, and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or ENGL 2311. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
ENGL 2323 British Literature II
Course Description× ENGL 2323 British Literature II A survey of the development of British literature from the Romantic period to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or ENGL 2311. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
ENGL 2326 American Literature
Course Description× ENGL 2326 American Literature A survey of American literature from the period of exploration and settlement to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from among a diverse group of authors for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving American experience and character. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or ENGL 2311. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
ENGL 2327 American Literature I: Up to the Civil War
Course Description× ENGL 2327 American Literature I: Up to the Civil War A survey of American literature from the period of exploration and settlement through the Civil War. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from among a diverse group of authors for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving American experience and character. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or ENGL 2311. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
ENGL 2328 American Literature II: Civil War to the Present
Course Description× ENGL 2328 American Literature II: Civil War to the Present A survey of American literature from the Civil War to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from among a diverse group of authors for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving American experience and character. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or ENGL 2311. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
ENGL 2331 World Literature
Course Description× ENGL 2331 World Literature A survey of world literature from the ancient world to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or ENGL 2311. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
ENGL 2332 World Literature I: Up to the 17th Century
Course Description× ENGL 2332 World Literature I: Up to the 17th Century A survey of world literature from the ancient world through the 16th century. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or ENGL 2311. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
ENGL 2333 World Literature II: 17th Century to the Present
Course Description× ENGL 2333 World Literature II: 17th Century to the Present A survey of world literature from the 17th century to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or ENGL 2311. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
ENGL 2341 Forms of Literature
Course Description× ENGL 2341 Forms of Literature The study of one or more literary genres including, but not limited to, poetry, fiction, drama, and film. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or ENGL 2311. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
FREN 2311 Intermediate French I
Course Description× FREN 2311 Intermediate French I Review and application of skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasizes conversation, vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture. Prerequisite: FREN 1412, three years of high school French, or consent of instructor or division chair. Students with three years of high school French are encouraged to see a French instructor prior to enrolling. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
GERM 2311 Intermediate German I
Course Description× GERM 2311 Intermediate German I Review and application of skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasizes conversation, vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture. Prerequisite: GERM 1412, three years of high school German, or consent of instructor or division chair. Students with three years of high school German are encouraged to see a German instructor prior to enrolling. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
HUMA 1301 Introduction to Humanities I
Course Description× HUMA 1301 Introduction to Humanities I This stand-alone course is an interdisciplinary survey of cultures focusing on the philosophical and aesthetic factors in human values with an emphasis on the historical development of the individual and society and the need to create. Team taught by faculty from diverse departments as a colloquium (academic seminar led by a different lecturer and on a different topic at each session). Works may include studies, journals, novels, poems, treatises, graphic novels, films, plays, paintings, musical compositions, etc. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
HUMA 1302 Introduction to Humanities II
Course Description× HUMA 1302 Introduction to Humanities II This stand-alone course is an interdisciplinary survey of cultures focusing on the philosophical and aesthetic factors in human values with an emphasis on the historical development of the individual and society and the need to create. Team taught by faculty from diverse departments as a colloquium (academic seminar led by a different lecturer and on a different topic at each session). Works may include studies, journals, novels, poems, threatises, graphic novel films, plays, paintings, musical compositions, etc. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy
Course Description× PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy A study of major issues in philosophy and/or the work of major philosophical figures in philosophy. Topics in philosophy may include theories of reality, theories of knowledge, theories of value, and their practical applications. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
PHIL 1304 Introduction to World Religions
Course Description× PHIL 1304 Introduction to World Religions A comparative study of world religions, including but not limited to Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Semester hours 3 |
3 hours |
PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics
Course Description× PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics The systematic evaluation of classical and/or contemporary ethical theories concerning the good life, human conduct in society, morals, and standards of value. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I
Course Description× SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I The consolidation of skills acquired at the introductory level. Further development of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis is on comprehension, appreciation, and interpretation of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: SPAN 1412, three years of high school Spanish, or consent of instructor or division chair. Students with three years of high school Spanish are encouraged to see a Spanish instructor prior to enrolling. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
SGNL 2301 Intermediate ASL I
Course Description× SGNL 2301 Intermediate ASL I Review and application of conversational skills in American Sign Language and interpreting from signing to voice as well as from voice to signing. Introduction to American Sign Language literature and folklore. Prerequisite: SGNL 1402 with a grade of C or better or consent of the program director. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |