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NURSING (NURS)
101 Core Concepts
in Nursing I (F) 3
NURS 101 is the first in a series of three sequential core nursing theory courses.
Curriculum essentials of the functional health patterns and the Nursing Process
Competencies are presented. The Nursing Process Competencies is then used as
an organizing framework to discuss assessment of the normal nutrition-metabolic,
elimination, activity-exercise, sleep-rest, sexuality-reproductive, cognitive-perceptual
and health perception-health management functional health patterns. NURS 101
is the structured theory course presenting material that will be demonstrated
in the clinical setting during NURS 111.
102 Core
Concepts in Nursing II (W) 2
Prereq: NURS 101.
NURS 102 is the second in a series of three sequential core nursing theory
courses. The Nursing Process Competencies is used as an organizing framework
to review content related to health, and basic alterations of the nutrition-metabolic,
elimination, activity-exercise and health perception-health management functional
health patterns will be discussed. Nursing care during the client’s peri-operative
experience will be explored. Supporting content related to client education,
communication, legal/ethical issues, nutrition, and pharmacology are integrated
into the units of study for this course. NURS 102 is the structured theory
course presenting material that will be demonstrated and practiced in the clinical
setting during NURS 113.
103 Core
Concepts in Nursing III (Sp) 2
Prereq: NURS 101.
NURS 103 is the third and final course dedicated to core concepts nursing.
The nursing process is used as an organizing framework to review content related
to various disease processes causing alterations of the health perception-health
management, nutrition-metabolic, elimination, activity-exercise, self perception-self
concept and coping-stress tolerance functional health patterns will be explored.
Content related to client education, communication, nutrition and pharmacology
are integrated into the units of study. NURS 103 is the structured theory course
presenting materials that will be demonstrated and practiced in the clinical
setting during NURS 115 Clinical Practicum III.
105 Nutrition
for Health Care (Su, F, W, Sp) 1–3
The nursing process is used as an organizing framework for this distance learning
course. Taught online, this course is designed to introduce students to the
essentials of nutrition, nutritional assessment, and therapeutic interventions.
106 Pharmacology
and Math (Su, F, W, Sp) 1–3
The nursing process is used as an organizing framework for this distance learning
course. Taught online, this course is designed to introduce students to basic
pharmacological concepts such as pharmacokinetics, the nursing process in medication
and administration, and legal/ethical consideration of medical administration.
Dosage calculations are included.
109 Nutrition
and Diet Therapy for Nurses (Su, F) 1
NURS 109 is a self-managed nursing theory course. Curriculum covers the units
of study for the essentials of nutrition.
111 Nursing
Practicum I (F) 3
NURS 111 is the clinical complement of NURS 101 and is the first in a series
of six sequential clinical practicum courses. Clinical focus will include long-term
care, hospital-based acute care and selected wellness-oriented community sites.
The Nursing Process Competencies is used as an organizing framework to: 1)
apply fundamental nursing skills; 2) begin to apply the Nursing Process Competencies;
3) achieve some beginning level of communication skills; and 4) develop and
maintain professional integrity as defined by the Nursing program.
112 Lab Practicum
I (F) 2
NURS 112 is the laboratory complement of NURS 111 and is the first in a series
of two laboratory classes. The focus of the course is study and acquisition
of nursing skills and nursing math computation skills in the campus laboratory
setting.
113 Nursing
Practicum II (W) 4
Prereq: NURS 101.
NURS 113 is the clinical complement of NURS 102 and NURS 141 and is the second
in a series of six sequential clinical practicum courses. Clinical focus will
include hospital-based acute care and selected wellness-oriented community
site placements. The Nursing Process Competencies is used as an organizing
framework to: 1) apply knowledge and scientific rationale to the care of adults
in the various clinical settings; 2) organize and perform previously acquired
and new skills; 3) apply basic concepts of communication in interactions with
others; and 4) develop and maintain professional integrity as defined by the
Nursing program.
114 Lab Practicum
II (W) 2
Prereq: NURS 101.
NURS 114 is the laboratory complement of NURS 113 and is the second in a series
of two laboratory classes. The focus of the course is study and acquisition
of advanced nursing and math skills and the rationale for implementation of
these skills in the campus laboratory setting.
115 Nursing
Practicum III (Sp) 4
Prereq: NURS 101.
NURS 115 is the clinical complement of NURS 103 and NURS 142 and is the third
in a series of six sequential clinical practicum courses. The Nursing Process
Competencies is used as an organizing framework to: 1) apply theory knowledge
and scientific rationale to the care of adults in an acute care and community
clinical settings; 2) organize and perform previously acquired and new skills;
3) apply basic concepts of communication in interactions with others; and 4)
develop and maintain professional integrity as defined by the Nursing program.
117 Re-Entry
Practicum I (F, W, Sp) 2
Individually arranged program of study for re-entry into the first year of
the Nursing program. Clinical focus may include long-term care, hospital-based
acute care, and selected wellness-oriented community sites. The nursing process
is used as an organizing framework to: 1) apply theory knowledge and scientific
rationale to the care of adults in a clinical setting; 2) organize and perform
previously acquired and new skills; 3) apply basic concepts of communications
in interactions with others; and 4) develop and maintain professional integrity
as defined by the Nursing program.
121 Pharmacology
in Nursing I (F) 2
NURS 121 is the first in a series of two basic pharmacology theory courses.
The Nursing Process Competencies is used as an organizing framework to review
the role of the nurse as it related to pharmacology and medication knowledge,
medication administration, and legal practices.
122 Pharmacology
in Nursing II (Sp) 1
Prereq: NURS 101.
NURS 122 is the second in a series of two basic pharmacology courses. The Nursing
Process Competencies is used as an organizing framework to discuss the role
of pharmacologic therapy during various illness treatment.
131 Psychosocial
Concepts I (F) 2
NURS 131 is the first in a series of two psychosocial nursing theory courses.
The Nursing Process Competencies is used as an organizing framework to review
the functional health patterns: role-relationship, value-belief, and self-perception
concept and health perception-health management. Conceptual essentials of teaching/learning
and communication will also be discussed. Group work in an interactive environment
will be included.
132 Psychosocial
Concepts (Sp) 1
Prereq: NURS 101.
NURS 132 is the second in a series of two psychosocial nursing theory courses.
The Nursing Process Competencies is used as an organizing framework to cover
content related to cultural care and adaptation and communication in special
situations. Group work in an interactive environment will be included.
141 Medical-Surgical
Nursing I (W) 4
Prereq: NURS 141.
NURS 141 is the first in a series of three medical-surgical nursing theory
courses. The Nursing Process Competencies is used as an organizing framework
to examine significant medical-surgical alterations in the elimination, nutrition-metabolic
functional health patterns. Content related to client education, communication,
leadership, and pharmacology are integrated into the units of study. NURS 141
presents material that will be demonstrated and practiced in the clinical setting
during NURS 113.
142 Medical-Surgical
Nursing II (Sp) 3
Prereq: NURS 101.
NURS 142 is the second in a series of three medical-surgical nursing theory
courses. The Nursing Process Competencies is used as an organizing framework
to examine significant medical-surgical alterations in the activity-exercise
and cognitive-perceptual functional health patterns. Content related to client
education, communication, leadership and pharmacology are integrated into the
units of study. NURS 142 is one of two structured theory courses presenting
material that will be demonstrated and practiced in the clinical setting during
NURS 115.
191 LPN-RN
Psychosocial Concepts (F) 1
NURS 191 is a psychosocial nursing theory course for the LPN-RN Articulation
student. The Nursing Process Competencies is used as an organizing framework
to: 1) review the psychosocial functional health patterns; 2) discuss client
education and communication techniques. Group work in an interactive environment
will be discussed.
192 LPN-RN
Core Concepts (F) 4
NURS 192 introduces the curriculum organization of the functional health patterns
and the Nursing Process Competencies. The Nursing Process Competencies is then
used as an organizing framework to review normal and alterations of the nutrition-metabolic,
elimination, activity-exercise, sleep-rest, sexuality-reproductive, and health
perception-health management functional health patterns. Pharmacology and the
role of the nurse will also be presented. NURS 192 is the structured theory
course presenting material that will be demonstrated and practiced in the clinical
setting during NURS 194.
193 LPN-RN
Lab Practicum (Su, Sp) 2
Prereq: Acceptance into the LPN-RN
Articulation program.
NURS 193 is the laboratory complement of NURS 194. The Nursing Process Competencies
is used as an organizing framework to: 1) apply theory knowledge and scientific
rationale to the care of adults in a simulated acute care setting; 2) organize
and perform previously acquired and new skills; 3) demonstrate proficiency
at basic nursing-related math skills; and 4) develop and maintain professional
integrity as defined by the Nursing program.
194 LPN-RN
Nursing Practicum (F) 2
Prereq: Acceptance into the LPN-RN
Articulation program.
NURS 194 is the clinical complement of NURS 193. The Nursing Process Competencies
is used as an organizing framework to: 1) apply theory knowledge and scientific
rationale to the care of adults in various clinical care settings; 2) organize
and perform previously acquired and learned psychomotor nursing skills; 3)
apply basic concepts of communication in interactions with others; and 4) develop
and maintain professional integrity as defined by the Nursing program.
201 Issues
and Trends I (F) 1
Prereq: NURS 101.
NURS 201 is the first of two courses designed to explore current issues and
major trends that affect the nursing profession. Content related to historical
developments, health care issues, communication, leadership, and delegation
skills will be presented, along with professional concerns such as career directions
and legal/ethical issues for the second-year nursing student.
202 Issues
and Trends II (Sp) 1
Prereq: NURS 101.
NURS 202 is the second of two courses designed to explore current issues and
major trends that affect the nursing profession. Content related to historical
developments, health care issues, communication, leadership, and delegation
skills will be presented, along with professional concerns such as career directions
and legal/ethical issues for the second-year nursing student.
211 Nursing
Practicum IV (F, W) 1–5
NURS 211 is the laboratory/clinical complement of NURS 241 or NURS 220 theory
course and is the fourth in a series of six sequential clinical practicum courses.
The Nursing Process Competencies is used as an organizing framework to: 1)
apply theory knowledge and scientific rationale to the care of adults in the
acute care setting; 2) organize and perform previously acquired and new psychomotor
nursing skills; 3) apply basic concepts of communication in interactions with
others; and 4) develop and maintain professional integrity as defined by the
Nursing program.
212 Nursing
Practicum V (W, Sp) 5
Prereq: NURS 101.
NURS 212 is the laboratory/clinical complement of NURS 242 theory course and
is the fifth of six sequential clinical practicum courses. The Nursing Process
Competencies is used as an organizing framework to: 1) apply theory knowledge
and scientific rationale to the care of adults, infants, and pediatric clients
in in-patient and out-patient settings; 2) organize and perform previously
acquired and new psychomotor nursing skills; 3) apply basic concepts of communication
in interactions with others; and 4) develop and maintain professional integrity
as defined by the Nursing program.
213 Nursing
Practicum VI (W, Sp) 3
Prereq: NURS 101.
NURS 213 is the laboratory/clinical complement of NURS 231 theory course and
is the fifth or sixth in a series of six sequential clinical practicum courses.
The nursing process is used as an organizing framework to: 1) apply theory
knowledge and scientific rationale to the care of adults in both in-patient
and out-patient mental health care settings; 2) organize and perform previously
acquired and new psychomotor nursing skills; 3) apply basic concepts of communication
in interactions with others; and 4) develop and maintain professional integrity
as defined by the Nursing program.
214 LPN-RN
Community Practicum (Sp) 1
Prereq: NURS 192.
NURS 214 is the clinical component to NURS 250. The Nursing Process Competencies
is used as an organizing framework to discuss health care provided in community
type settings. Alterations in functional health patterns related to vulnerable
populations, maternal-child, and mental health will be discussed.
217 Re-Entry
Practicum II (F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: NURS 101.
Individually arranged program of study for re- entry into the second year of
the nursing program. Clinical focus may include hospital based acute care,
psychiatric-mental health, obstetrical, pediatric, and selected at-risk community
sites. The nursing process is used as an organizing framework to: 1) apply
theory knowledge and scientific rationale to the care of adults and children
in a clinical setting; 2) organize and perform previously acquired and new
skills; 3) apply basic concepts of communications in interactions with others;
and 4) develop and maintain professional integrity as defined by the Nursing
program.
220 Advanced
Medical-Surgical LPN-RN (W) 5
Prereq: NURS 192.
NURS 220 is a nursing theory course for the LPN-RN Articulation student. Theory
knowledge focuses on critical care issues and alterations in the activity-exercise,
nutrition-metabolic, cognitive-perceptual, sexual-reproductive, and elimination
functional health patterns. NURS 220 is the structured theory course presenting
materials that will be demonstrated and practiced in the clinical setting during
NURS 211.
221 LPN-RN
Maternal-Child Nursing (Sp) 3
Prereq: NURS 192.
NURS 221 is for the LPN-RN Articulation student. The Nursing Process Competencies
is used as an organizing framework to review alterations of the sexuality-reproductive
functional health pattern as it relates to the obstetric client. Neonatal and
pediatric health care issues will be discussed according to alterations of
the functional health patterns. Content related to client education, developmental
life span, communication, nutrition, and pharmacology will be discussed.
224 LPN-RN
Issues and Trends (W) 2
Prereq: NURS 192.
NURS 224 is for the LPN-RN Articulation student. This course focuses on leadership
issues specific to the role change from Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered
Nurse. Job responsibilities and areas of professional change will be integrated
into the units of study.
231 Psychiatric-Mental
Health Nursing (W, Sp) 6
Prereq: NURS 101.
NURS 231 is a nursing theory course. The Nursing Process Competencies is used
as an organizing framework to review alterations of the functional health patterns.
Content related to client education, communication, legal/ethical issues, and
pharmacology will be discussed. This course focuses primarily on those psychiatric
problems treated in specialized settings such as out-patient, in-patient, and
community areas.
233 LPN-RN
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (Sp) 3
Prereq: NURS 192.
NURS 233 is a nursing theory course for the LPN-RN Articulation student. The
Nursing Process Competencies is used as an organizing framework to review alterations
of the functional health patterns. Content related to client education, communication,
legal/ethical issues and pharmacology will be discussed. This course focuses
primarily on those psychiatric problems treated in specialized settings such
as out-patient, in-patient, and community areas.
241 Medical-Surgical
Nursing III (F) 4
Prereq: NURS 101.
NURS 241 is the advanced medical-surgical nursing theory course. Theory knowledge
focuses on critical care issues and alterations of the activity-exercise, nutrition-metabolic,
cognitive-perceptual and elimination functional health patterns. NURS 241 is
the structured theory course presenting materials that will be demonstrated
and practiced in the clinical setting during NURS 211.
242 Maternal-Child
Nursing (W, Sp) 5
Prereq: NURS 101.
NURS 242 is the fifth or sixth in a series of six sequential nursing theory
courses. The Nursing Process Competencies is used as an organizing framework
to review alterations in the obstetrical, neonatal, and pediatric life span
issues of the functional health patterns. This course also reviews the normal
and alterations of the sexuality-reproductive functional health pattern as
it relates to the normal and high risk obstetrical, neonatal, and pediatric
clients. Content related to client education, communication, nutrition and
pharmacology will be discussed. The sequential areas of normal prenatal, labor/delivery,
postpartum, the neonate, pediatric client, and family are developed with emphasis
on the Nursing Process Competencies involved in the care of each client. The
areas are again surveyed for clients at high risk for alterations of all the
functional health patterns.
250 LPN-RN
Community Nursing (Sp) 3
Prereq: NURS 192.
NURS 250 is a nursing theory course for the LPN-RN Articulation student. The
Nursing Process Competencies is used as an organizing framework to discuss
health care in the community. The role of the nurse in community and home health
will be explored. Alterations to the functional health care patterns related
to these issues will be discussed.
251 Advanced
Concepts in Health Issues (W) 1
Prereq: NURS 101.
The Nursing Process Competencies is used as an organizing framework to discuss
health care in the community. Alterations to the functional health patterns
related to these issues will be discussed. The role of the nurse in the community
and home health will be explored.
252 Professional
Licensure Preparation (Sp) 1
Prereq: NURS 101 or NURS 192.
NURS 252 is an optional nursing theory course open to second-year and LPN-RN
Articulation students. The Nursing Process Competencies is used as an organizing
framework to discuss health care practice trends related to computer data entry.
Hands-on computer entry skills will be practiced. Content related to NCLEX-RN
testing and computer-simulated practice will be presented.
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Nutrition (NUTR)
110 Science
of Nutrition (F, W, Sp) 5
Designed to introduce students to the importance of health and nutrition components
in their lives. It will acquaint students with all aspects of nutrition; world-wide
food problems, basal metabolism, major nutrients, and food safety as well as
related topics such as exercise, weight control, body image, and disease/deficiency
states. The knowledge and skills learned in this class will enable students
to make informed personal health/nutrition decisions, and encourage them to
take responsibility for their own personal health.
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OCEANOGRAPHY
(OCEAN)
101 Survey
of Oceanography (F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: MATH 081 or higher or ASSET
numerical skills score of 44 or higher or COMPASS pre-algebra
score of 60 or higher.
Aspects of geology, chemistry, physics, meteorology, and biology are integrated
into studies of the world’s oceans. Topics include the sea floor, plate
tectonics, seawater chemistry, atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns,
waves, coasts, productivity, plankton, and marine plants and animals; includes
laboratory.
290 Special
Studies (Su, F, W, Sp) 1–5
Prereq: Permission.
An individual or group project developed by the student and instructor in an
area approved by the instructor.
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PARALEGAL (LEGAL)
100 Introduction
to Legal System (F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: ASSET writing score of 40 or
higher or COMPASS writing score of 65 or higher, and ASSET reading
score of 45 or higher or COMPASS reading score of 88 or higher.
Introduction to the United States legal system (criminal v. civil trial v.
appellate; three branches of government) and its historical development; study
and analysis of current controversial legal issues; introduction to substantive
areas of law, such as torts, family law, property, business, civil rights,
and the Constitution, and the role of paralegals and lawyers in these areas
of law.
101 Introduction
to Ethics (F, W, Sp) 3
Prereq: LEGAL 100.
This class is an introduction to the canons of ethics of the state bar together
with those of the leading professional paralegal organizations. The class will
focus on the ethical duties and obligations of paralegals and attorneys to
maintain the integrity of the profession and to protect the public interest.
This class contains a service learning component called the Community Justice
Project, which enables students to enhance learning through service in areas
of the legal profession that are working to provide or promote better access
to justice.
102 Civil
Procedures I (F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: LEGAL 100.
This course is the first of a two-course series (with LEGAL 103) covering the
litigation process, civil rules of procedure for Washington, and local court
rules. Topics include pleadings, jurisdiction, venue, discovery, evidence,
and alternatives to litigation. An overview of trial and post-trial relief
is also covered.
103 Civil
Procedures II (Su, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: LEGAL 102.
This course is the second of a two-course series (with LEGAL 102) covering
motions, specific types of formal and informal discovery, settlements, dismissals,
trial practice and procedure, and post-trial practice and procedure. Special
attention is paid to the civil rules of procedure for Washington and local
rules.
105 Contracts
(F, Sp) 4
Prereq: LEGAL 100.
The formation of contracts, contractual provisions, UCC, remedies, and preparation
of basic contractual documents are covered. An overview of contractual legal
actions will also be included.
106 Torts
(W, Sp) 4
Prereq: LEGAL 100.
Covers the law of negligence and intentional torts, including product liability,
defamation, toxic torts, privacy, and defenses to tort actions. Legal analysis
of tort problem and cases.
107 Property
(F, W) 4
Prereq: LEGAL 100.
This class addresses the differences between personal and real property including
the many ways in which ownership can be held. Also addressed are landlord/tenant
rights, bailments, adverse possession, easements and Covenants, Conditions,
and Restrictions (CCandRs), and the different forms and types of deeds. The
class will also look at the philosophical issues inherent in property rights
including ownership of the earth and the “right” to views, waterfront,
resources (oil, gas, gems) that may go with the land.
119 Criminal
Law and Procedure (F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: ASSET writing score of 40 or
higher or COMPASS writing score of 65 or higher, and ASSET reading
score of 45 or higher or COMPASS reading score of 88 or higher.
The substantive and procedural law that governs investigation and prosecution
of crime; theory and purpose behind criminal law and punishment; and particular
rules and procedures for prosecution of criminal cases in the state of Washington.
135 Law Office
Technology (F, Sp) 5
Prereq: BTECH 217.
Basic and mid-level techniques and concepts, with a law office context, in
five core programs: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Access, and MS Outlook.
Introduction to docketing systems, legal imaging techniques, and electronic
filing.
136 Advanced
Law Office Technology (Su, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: LEGAL 135.
Continuation of techniques and concepts, with a law office context, in MS Word,
MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook; additionally, techniques and concepts
in MS Access and Summation. Preparation for trial in an electronic setting.
139 Pre-Cooperative
Work Experience Seminar (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: LEGAL 100.
Taken at least one quarter before the student does an internship (coop), this
one-day seminar teaches the student how to prepare a resume and cover letter,
how to locate an internship, interview techniques, and internship options in
the public and private sectors.
140 Cooperative
Work Experience (Su, F, W, Sp) 1–5
Prereq: Permission and concurrent enrollment
in LEGAL 139.
Students work as a paralegal intern in a law office or law department performing
paralegal duties, under the supervision of a lawyer or paralegal; one credit
is awarded for every 30 hours of work experience; experience is further monitored
with on-site visits by classroom instructor and regular meetings in concurrent
LEGAL 141 class.
141 Cooperative
Work Experience Seminar (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: LEGAL 139 and concurrent enrollment
in LEGAL 140.
Weekly classroom seminars designed to enhance the practical experiences of
the paralegal internship; feedback and discussion on pertinent work issues
include ethics, office politics, delegation, asking for help, networking, and
identifying future career goals.
160 Legal
Issues of Diversity/Globalism (Sp) 5
From a global perspective, this course will look at contemporary and historical
legal issues with respect to race, gender, culture, and human rights.
199 Legal
Research and Writing I (F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: LEGAL 100.
This is the first in a two-class series required by the Paralegal department.
This course focuses primarily on legal research. The class reviews the three-branch
system of government and directs the students to the authoritative resources
for each branch. Research tools include the utilization of hardbound volumes
as well as the resources of online-electronic legal sources. This course also
includes an introduction to the court rules, the statutes, administrative codes,
and case law of both the federal government and the state government.
200 Legal
Research/Writing II (W, Sp) 5
Prereq: LEGAL 199.
This is the second in a two-class series required by the Paralegal department.
This course focuses primarily on writing and more complex forms of legal research.
Students will develop their skills in the preparation of internal memoranda,
Memoranda of Points and Authorities, Declarations and Trial, and appellate
briefs.
201 Estate
Planning and Probate (Su) 5
Prereq: LEGAL 100.
This class includes a review of the Washington state statutes related to probate
and probate proceedings. Local court rules relative to the probate procedure
will also be examined. Currently existing laws regarding health care directives
are also explored. Additionally, the class covers the different types of trusts
and other estate planning devices that are often used as an alternative to
the probate process.
210 Family
Law (F) 4
Prereq: LEGAL 100.
This course focuses not only on the aspects of divorce and marital dissolution
but also on the legal response to the changing sociological description of
the family. Topics will include divorce, annulment, child custody, child support,
spousal maintenance, categorization of property (community and separate), domestic
partnerships and rights of partners (heterosexual and homosexual), antenuptial
agreements, post-nuptial agreements, property settlement agreements, adoption,
surrogate parents, and an overview of domestic violence.
211 Intellectual
Property (F) 4
This course examines the continually evolving laws regarding copyrights, patents,
trademarks, and rights to material on the Internet. Also discussed are the
various types of properties to which these rights might attach.
212 Alternative
Dispute Resolutions (F, Sp) 4
Covers alternatives to civil litigation of disputes. Topics include arbitration,
mediation, negotiation, as well as less common forms of ADR. Paralegal’s
role in ADR, ethical considerations, and practical application of ADR to disputes
are also discussed. The philosophy behind alternatives to adversarial litigation
is analyzed historically and in contemporary society.
240 Advanced
Legal Internship (Su, F, Sp) 3–5
Prereq: LEGAL 101, 140, 199, and permission;
ASSET writing score of 40 or higher, and ASSET reading score
of 45 or higher.
Practicum for legal assistance students with classroom seminar; use of legal
skills in a supervised work environment in cooperation with community law offices.
241 Cooperative
Work Experience Seminar (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in LEGAL
139 and LEGAL 240.
Seminar gives weekly feedback to the instructor/coordinator regarding the tasks
and experiences the internships have provided; instructor uses the experiences
as a framework for discussion of issues such as professionalism, ethics, and
office politics.
262 Professional
Development Seminar (W) 2
Prereq: LEGAL 100.
This course is designed for students who are nearing completion of their paralegal
education. Students will learn about professional development and opportunities
in the paralegal profession. Practicing paralegals, employers, members of various
paralegal associations, career services, and department faculty will assist
in the instruction for this class.
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PARENT EDUCATION
(PARNT)
023 Toddler
Parent Education I (2–3 Yr) (F) 1–3
Prereq: Permission.
Parent education through participation in a cooperative preschool in which
the student’s child (ages 2–3) is enrolled.
024 Toddler
Parent Education II (2–3 Yr) (W) 1–3
Prereq: Permission.
Parent education through participation in a cooperative preschool in which
the student’s child (ages 2–3) is enrolled.
025 Toddler
Parent Education III (2–3 Yr) (Sp) 1–3
Prereq: Permission.
Parent education through participation in a cooperative preschool in which
the student’s child (ages 2–3) is enrolled.
026 Preschool
Parent Education I (3–4 Yr) (F) 1–3
Prereq: Permission.
Parent education through participation in a cooperative preschool in which
the student’s child (ages 3–4) is enrolled.
027 Preschool
Parent Education II (3–4 Yr) (W) 1–3
Prereq: Permission.
Parent education through participation in a cooperative preschool in which
the student’s child (ages 3–4) is enrolled.
028 Preschool
Parent Education III (3–4 Yr) (Sp) 1–3
Prereq: Permission.
Parent education through participation in a cooperative preschool in which
the student’s child (ages 3–4) is enrolled.
029 Preschool
Parent Education I (4–5 Yr) (F) 1–3
Prereq: Permission.
Parent education through participation in a cooperative preschool in which
the student’s child (ages 4–5) is enrolled.
030 Preschool
Parent Education II (4–5 Yr) (W) 1–3
Prereq: Permission.
Parent education through participation in a cooperative preschool in which
the student’s child (ages 4–5) is enrolled.
031 Preschool
Parent Education III (4–5 Yr) (Sp) 1–3
Prereq: Permission.
Parent education through participation in a cooperative preschool in which
the student’s child (ages 4–5) is enrolled.
073 Parent
Family Education (F) 1–3
Designed for parents of young children (ages 0–6) using child-care services;
participation in parent education class is through a planned combination of
methods resulting in variable credit hours.
074 Parent
Family Education (W) 1–3
Designed for parents of young children (ages 0–6) using child-care services;
participation in parent education class is through a planned combination of
methods resulting in variable credit hours.
075 Parent
Family Education (Sp) 1–3
Designed for parents of young children (ages 0–6) using child-care services;
participation in parent education class is through a planned combination of
methods resulting in variable credit hours.
120 Basic
Parenting ABCs I (Sp) 2
Practical parenting techniques (the ABCs) for families with children up to
and including age seven; course will focus on attitudes, behavior and communication.
121 Parenting
(7–12 Yr) (W) 2
Practical parenting techniques for families with elementary-school-age children;
course will focus on communication, problem solving, and confidence building.
122 Parenting
Your Teen (W, Sp) 2
Focus will be on ground rules, communication, conflict negotiation, and support.
173 Parenting
and Divorce (Su) 2
Designed to help parents facilitate their child’s adjustment during and
after divorce and to prevent some of the destructive effects of separation
and divorce; focus will be on child’s needs and stages of development
and will assist parents in acquiring specific skills to help their child.
180 Foster
Parent Training (F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: DSHS foster parent professional
staff.
Course is designed to help professionals understand the value and concepts
needed to work with foster parents to relate well with their foster children.
181 Independent
Living (Su) 3
Prereq: Adult working with older children
and adolescents.
Fostering children 10 years and older includes preparing the child to live
responsibly and successfully in the world as an employee, spouse, and parent.
This course supports foster parents and other professionals working with older
children and adolescents to develop skills for independent living.
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PARENT/CHILD EDUCATION
(PT CH)
040 Families
That Work I (W) 1
Prereq: Permission.
This course is designed for qualified parents to develop an understanding and
implementation of effective parenting skills.
041 Families
That Work II (W) 1.5
Prereq: Permission.
This course is designed for qualified parents to develop an understanding and
implementation of effective parenting skills.
045 Working/Single
Parent Education (F) 2
Prereq: Permission.
Evening cooperative preschool designed to provide parenting techniques for
single and working parents of young children, ages 2.5 to 5 years. Parent/child
participation class.
046 Working/Single
Parent Education (W) 2
Prereq: Permission.
Evening cooperative preschool designed to provide parenting techniques for
single and working parents of young children, ages 2.5 to 5 years. Parent/child
participation class.
047 Working/Single
Parent Education (Sp) 2
Prereq: Permission.
Evening cooperative preschool designed to provide parenting techniques for
single and working parents of young children, ages 2.5 to 5 years. Parent/child
participation class.
051 Parent
Infant Education (0–12 Mo) (F) 2
Prereq: Permission.
For expectant parents and parents of an infant under the age of one to develop
an understanding of their specific needs; parent and child attend class.
052 Parent
Infant Education (0–12 Mo) (W) 2
Prereq: Permission.
For expectant parents and parents of an infant under the age of one to develop
an understanding of their specific needs; parent and child attend class.
053 Parent
Infant Education (0–12 Mo) (Sp) 2
Prereq: Permission.
For expectant parents and parents of an infant under the age of one to develop
an understanding of their specific needs; parent and child attend class.
054 Parent
Infant Education (0–12 Mo) (Su) 2
Prereq: Permission.
For expectant parents and parents of an infant under the age of one to develop
an understanding of their specific needs; parent and child attend class.
055 Parent
Toddler Education (12–18 Mo) (F) 2
Prereq: Permission.
For parents and caretakers to recognize the unique needs and characteristics
of children ages 12–18 months; parent and child attend class.
056 Parent
Toddler Education (12–18 Mo) (W) 2
Prereq: Permission.
For parents and caretakers to recognize the unique needs and characteristics
of children ages 12–18 months; parent and child attend class.
057 Parent
Toddler Education (12–18 Mo) (Sp) 2
Prereq: Permission.
For parents and caretakers to recognize the unique needs and characteristics
of children ages 12–18 months; parent and child attend class.
058 Parent
Toddler Education (12–18 Mo) (Su) 2
Prereq: Permission.
For parents and caretakers to recognize the unique needs and characteristics
of children ages 12–18 months; parent and child attend class.
061 Parent
Toddler Education (18–24 Mo) (F) 2
Prereq: Permission.
For parents to recognize the unique needs and characteristics of children ages
18–24 months; parent and child attend class.
062 Parent
Toddler Education (18–24 Mo) (W) 2
Prereq: Permission.
For parents to recognize the unique needs and characteristics of children ages
18–24 months; parent and child attend class.
063 Parent
Toddler Education (18–24 Mo) (Sp) 2
Prereq: Permission.
For parents to recognize the unique needs and characteristics of children ages
18–24 months; parent and child attend class.
064 Parent
Toddler Education (18–24 Mo) (Su) 2
Prereq: Permission.
For parents to recognize the unique needs and characteristics of children ages
18–24 months; parent and child attend class.
065 Parent
Child Education (Under 5 Yr) (F) 2
Prereq: Permission.
For parents to develop an understanding of the unique needs and characteristics
of children under five years of age; both parent and child attend class.
066 Parent
Child Education (Under 5 Yr) (W) 2
Prereq: Permission.
For parents to develop an understanding of the unique needs and characteristics
of children under five years of age; both parent and child attend class.
067 Parent
Child Education (Under 5 Yr) (Sp) 2
Prereq: Permission.
For parents to develop an understanding of the unique needs and characteristics
of children under five years of age; both parent and child attend class.
068 Parent
Child Education (Under 5 Yr) (Su) 2
Prereq: Permission.
For parents to develop an understanding of the unique needs and characteristics
of children under five years of age; both parent and child attend class.
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PHILOSOPHY (PHIL)
100 Introduction
to Philosophy (F, W, Sp) 5
Develop basic philosophical skills; reading critically, recognizing and responding
to lines of reasoning, communicating effectively. Examine important personal
and social philosophical issues with an emphasis on doing philosophy.
110 Introduction
to Ethics 5
This course guides the student through an examination of personal and social
moral issues of contemporary interest with an emphasis on refining moral decision-making
skills and on examining and developing one’s personal ethical viewpoint.
115 Critical
Thinking 5
Analysis of the logic of arguments in a variety of media and the rhetorical
use of language and image in argument. Development of the skills and habits
of critical discourse: listening, reading, writing, and speaking with precision,
clarity, and creativity.
120 Elementary
Symbolic Logic (F) 5
Prereq: MATH 095 or MATH 097 or higher
or permission.
Study of formal validity in reasoning; use of symbolic notation to identify
logical relationships; acquaints students with techniques of deductive logic,
using rules of inference, equivalencies, and quantifiers.
130 Introduction
to Western Philosophy 5
An introduction to the nature of philosophy by looking at examples from the
philosophical traditions of the West. Course will include thinkers from the
Ancient, Medieval, Early Modern, and Contemporary periods.
145 Introduction
to Eastern Philosophy 5
An introduction to four of the great traditions of world philosophy: Confucian,
Taoist, Hindu, and Buddhist. Students read original texts from these traditions
considering a variety of answers to some of the biggest questions in philosophy:
Who am I? What should I do? What is real? What do I really know?
150 Modern
Political Philosophy 5
Where did the idea of libertycome from? What does it mean? This course
examines the development of the modern ideas of liberty and the liberal state
including the work of Locke, Hobbes, Smith, and the Federalist. It also examines
some of its observers and critics, including de Tocqueville and Marx.
155 Environmental
Philosophy 5
The study of a variety of approaches to environmental ethics within the practical
conditions of our communities, nations, and world. Topics may include the use
of public lands, concepts of environmental justice, animal rights, aesthetic
and spiritual values, deep ecology, and ecofeminism.
160 Comparative
Religions 5
Comparative study of the responses of the major religions to the human condition
and the nature of ultimate reality (God); focus on how religions define spirituality
and seek to solve spiritual problems.
200 Buddhist
Philosophy (F) 5
An introduction to Buddhist Ethics, Metaphysics, and Epistemology. Students
will study primary texts representing a variety of Buddhists schools including
Narajuna’s “Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way,” Shantideva’s “Guide
to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life,” and the “Bardo Thodol,” also
called “The Tibetan Book of the Dead.”
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