Art
ART 1013 – Art History: Prehistoric to Early Renaissance
Art History: Prehistoric to Early Renaissance is a study of the arts, artists and their cultures from Prehistoric through the Early Renaissance. The student will analyze the artistic styles and identify visually the style, its time, its characteristics and the artists important to that period. The student also will analyze the social and art issues which led to the development and evolution of art styles throughout history.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1113
Credits: 3
ART 1023 – Art History: Early Renaissance to Contemporary
Art History: Early Renaissance to Contemporary is a study of the visual arts, artists and their cultures from the Early Renaissance to the present. The student will analyze artistic styles and identify visually the style, its time, its characteristics and the artists important to that period. The student also will analyze the social and art issues which led to the development and evolution of art styles throughout history.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1113
Credits: 3
ART 1053 – Art Appreciation
The study of art from a variety of different backgrounds and cultures as both product and process. Aesthetic judgement making in evaluation of art from different times and places is stressed. Periods of art history with relevant concepts and terminology are included.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
Biological Science
BIO 1023 – Introductory Nutrition
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to discuss the composition of nutrients and accessory factors required for human nutrition, relate their roles in human health and disease, and describe the application of basic nutritional principles to the planning of normal and special dietary regimens.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203 or adequate placement score or by meeting determined placement measures; MATH 0203 or adequate math placement.
Credits: 3
Child Development
CD 2093 – Families and Societies
This course examines the diversity of the family as an institution in contemporary society. Students will study changing patterns of family development, including topics such as relationships within the family, problems facing families, and interactions between families and other social institutions.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
CD 2113 – Introduction to Child Development
This course will identify patterns of the physical, intellectual and emotional/psycho-social development of children. The course will recognize the major theories of human development as they apply to children.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
CD 2153 – Introduction to Early Childhood Education
This course explores the early childhood profession and its multiple historical, philosophical, and social foundations, including how these foundations influence current thought and practice. The course contains a laboratory component which must be completed at off-campus approved sites. Students must meet pre-laboratory requirements.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
CD 2223 – Marriage
Students will explore the roles of dating, intimate relationships and marriage in present day society.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
CD 2333 – Curriculum and Play
This course discusses how to create, evaluate, and select developmentally appropriate
materials, equipment, and environments that support children’s early learning. It
provides the opportunity to plan, implement, and evaluate an integrated curriculum that
focuses on children’s needs and interests and takes into account culturally valued content
and children’s home experiences. The laboratory component of the course must be
completed at off-campus approved sites. Students must meet pre-laboratory
requirements.
Prerequisites: Earned at least a “C” in CD 2113
Credits: 3
CD 2353 – Child Health, Safety and Nutrition
This course explores the identification and implementation of best practices for health,
safety, and nutrition of young children in a variety of early childhood settings. The
laboratory component of the course must be completed at off-campus approved sites.
Students must meet pre-laboratory requirements.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures.
Credits: 3
CD 2363 – Guidance of Young Children
This course presents the theoretical basis for the use of positive, constructive child
guidance and discipline techniques in programs serving children. The laboratory
component of the course must be completed at off-campus approved sites. Students
must meet pre-laboratory requirements.
Prerequisites: Earned at least a “C” in CD 2113
Credits: 3
CD 2443 – Language Literacy for Young Children
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the language and literacy development and
learning needs of young children. The student will demonstrate skills in planning and
presenting activities for children in the areas of language and literacy.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures.
Credits: 3
CD 2503 – Human Sexuality
This course is an introductory overview of the field of human sexuality. It will explore the psychological, physiological, and sociocultural aspects of human sexual behavior. Emphasis will be placed on the cultural and biological diversity of sexual expression.
Prerequisites: PSY 1113 OR CD 2113
Credits: 3
CD 2623 – Supervised Laboratory
Students will work a minimum of 96 clock hours at a laboratory location to be approved by the instructor. Students will provide for children’s health and safety, guide their behavior, plan and execute activities in all curriculum areas, communicate with children’s families, and interact with staff on a professional level. Students must meet pre-laboratory requirements.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1113; Earned at least a “C” in CD 2333, CD 2353
Credits: 3
CD 2631 – Infant and Toddler Fieldwork
Students will demonstrate the ability to plan and execute developmentally appropriate
activities in all curriculum areas. Students will also demonstrate skill in guiding infants and/or
toddlers and providing for their health and safety in a group setting. A minimum of twenty-eight
contact hours is required, which must be completed in approved off-campus early care
and education facilities at discretion of instructor. Students must meet pre-laboratory
requirements. AAS majors must document a minimum of fifty clock observation and contact
hours with children in a variety of settings, including the workplace.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1113; Earned at least a “C” in CD 2333 and CD 2353
Credits: 1
CD 2641 – Preschool Fieldwork
Students will demonstrate the ability to plan and execute developmentally appropriate
activities in all curriculum areas. Students will also demonstrate skill in guiding preschoolers
and providing for their health and safety in a group setting. A minimum of twenty-eight contact
hours is required, which must be completed in approved off-campus early care and education
facilities at discretion of instructor. Students must meet pre-laboratory requirements. AAS
majors must document a minimum of fifty clock observation and contact hours with children in
a variety of settings, including the workplace.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1113; Earned at least a “C” in CD 2333 and CD 2353
Credits: 1
CD 2713 – Infant/toddler Development and Educational Program
This course will focus specifically on the cognitive, psychosocial, and physical
development of the child from conception up to age 3. Attention will focus on the
consequential care required for infants/toddlers in early care and education settings. The
laboratory component of the course must be completed at off-campus approved sites.
Students must meet pre-laboratory requirements.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1113
Credits: 3
Electives
FA SUPPORT – Faculty Approved Support Electives
Faculty approved support electives
Credits: 3
English
ENGL 1113 – English Composition I
The student will write well-developed compositions which demonstrate the principles of unity, coherence, and organization and which contain specific details and vivid language. The students will locate library material and incorporate researched materials into compositions.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
ENGL 1213 – English Composition II
In this advanced writing course, students will create essays that explore and evaluate a variety of issues and perspectives suggested by fiction, poetry, drama, essays, and other types of cultural texts. Students will refine and augment the writing techniques they learned in ENGL 1113 or ENGL 1103 to develop well- reasoned, well-structured arguments in a clear, fluid, and engaging prose style.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1103 or ENGL 1113 taken within the last year, with strong encouragement for immediate continuation.
Credits: 3
History
HIST 1483 – U.S. History to 1877
After analyzing events in American history from 1400 to 1877 in such areas as revolution, geographic and social mobility, political reform, government precedents and war, students will be able to identify patterns of present day mobility, describe governmental operations in their society and help resolve conflict in society based on the student’s search for change, precedents, and conflict in the American past. A general education requirement.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
HIST 1493 – U.S. History 1877 to Present
After analyzing events in American history from 1877 to the present in such areas as geographic and social mobility, political reform, government precedents and war, students will be able to identify patterns of present day mobility, describe governmental operations in their society and help resolve conflict in society based on the student’s search for change, precedents, and conflict in the American past. A general education requirement.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
Mathematics
MATH 1503 – Contemporary Mathematics
A study of the mathematics needed for critical evaluation of quantitative information and arguments (including logic, critical appraisal of graphs and tables); use of simple mathematical models, and an introduction to elementary statistics.
Prerequisites: MATH 0313 or adequate math placement. Pre or Co-requisite ENGL 0203
Credits: 3
Philosophy
PHIL 1123 – Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking provides opportunities for students to practice skills in both intellectual and personal development. Throughout the course, students will examine cognitive development, sound inductive argument development, biases and fallacies in decision formation, and problem solving skills. Students will apply these aspects of thought formation and critical thinking skills to writing development, goal setting, social analysis, and problem solving. This course satisfies three credit hours of the General Education humanities requirement for all Associates in Arts, Science, and Diversified Studies degrees.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1113
Credits: 3
Political Science
POLSC 1113 – American Federal Government
A study of the principles, structure, processes and functions of the United States federal government.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
Psychology
PSY 1113 – General Psychology
A survey of the major areas of study in psychology such as motivation, learning, physiology, personality, social psychology, abnormal behavior, perception, memory, cognition/thought, and treatment.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
Sociology
SOC 1113 – Introduction to Sociology
The student will identify the sociological dimensions of human behavior by analyzing the concepts of society, culture, socialization, institutions, social stratification and social change.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
Success in College and Life
SCL 1001 – Success in College and Life
Students will learn best practices for academic, career, and personal success. Students will discover their individual strengths, interests, and values to create a personalized plan; select and utilize resources that are applicable to their growth and success; and engage as active and responsible members of the academic community. This course should be taken during a student’s first semester of college work at Oklahoma City Community College and is a required course in degree plans to satisfy the Life Skills requirement.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0106 or adequate reading/writing assessment scores
Credits: 1
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