Austin Community College
Summer 2010 - ALL COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 12/09/2010 14:50:36
HUMAN SERVICES
5.5 Week Session June 1 - July 7
SCWK 2331 Abnormal Behavior
E [32/34] 11200 Lec 001 RGC 105 MTWTh 8:30am - 10:20am OH Thompson, Richard
SGNL 2301 American Sign Language (ASL) III
E+ [19/18] 11201 Lec 001 RGC 019 MTWTh 1:10pm - 4:15pm OH Gelineau, Lisa
E+ [20/18] 11202 Lec 002 RGC 334 MTWTh 6:00pm - 9:05pm OH Utzman, Coleen
SLNG 1317 Introduction to the Deaf Community
R [17/18] 11203 Lec 001 RGC 105 TTh 6:00pm - 10:00pm OH Bridges, Byron
11 Week Session June 1 - August 15
PSYT 1313 Psychology of Personal Adjustment
R [25/25] 11547 Lec 001 RGC 105 MW 2:10pm - 4:05pm OH Bruzy, William
SCWK 2486 Internship I -- Social Work
I+ [14/18] 12233 Int 001 RGC A253 M 10:45am - 1:15pm OH Thompson, Richard
SCWK 2487 Internship II -- Social Work
I+ [11/18] 12234 Int 001 RGC 105 M 10:45am - 1:15pm OH Beaman, Lynn
SGNL 1401 American Sign Language (ASL) I
R [12/18] 10062 Lec 004 CYP 1114 TTh 5:30pm - 9:30pm OH Gelineau, Lisa
R [11/18] 12236 Lec 002 RGC 019 MW 6:00pm - 10:00pm OH Kowalsky, Jill
R [18/18] 12235 Lec 001 RGC 019 TTh 8:30am - 12:30pm OH Gember, Corey
R [17/18] 12237 Lec 003 RGC 105 TTh 1:30pm - 5:30pm OH Gember, Corey
SGNL 1402 American Sign Language (ASL) II
R+ [10/18] 10414 Lec 003 CYP 1106 TTh 5:30pm - 9:30pm OH Moore, Mindy
R+ [19/18] 12238 Lec 001 RGC 019 MW 8:00am - 12:00pm OH Shannon, Tracy
R+ [19/18] 12239 Lec 002 RGC 019 TTh 6:00pm - 10:00pm OH Kowalsky, Jill
5.5 Week Session July 8 - August 15
SGNL 2302 American Sign Language (ASL) IV
E+ [21/18] 10656 Lec 001 RGC 019 MTWTh 1:10pm - 4:25pm OH Morris, Misty
E+ [20/18] 10657 Lec 002 RGC 105 MTWTh 6:00pm - 9:15pm OH Morris, Misty
SLNG 2315 Interpreting in Educational Settings
E+ [13/18] 11550 Lec 001 RGC 334 MTWTh 5:00pm - 8:15pm OH Anderson, Emily
11 Week Session June 1 - August 15
DAAC 1319 Introduction to Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions
R [32/26] 11563 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Eames, Sandra
11563 - Internet access required. S. Eames, 223.1795 x 26354. MANDATORY online orientation
available 1st day of session at www.sandraeames.com. For more information email
seames@austincc.edu after 5/30.
PSYT 2339 Counseling Theories
E [20/13] 12181 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Eames, Sandra
12181 - Internet access required. S. Eames, 223.1795 x 26354. MANDATORY online orientation
available 1st day of session at www.sandraeames.com. For more information email
seames@austincc.edu after 5/30.
RECT 1301 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation
R [19/25] 12198 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Salinas, Elizabeth
12198 - Internet access required. L. Salinas, (512)223.1790 x 23327, email: esalinas@austincc.edu
MANDATORY Online orientation available 1st day of session at www.austincc.edu/esalinas
RECT 1342 Therapeutic Recreation Leadership II
E [14/18] 12531 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Salinas, Elizabeth
12531 - Internet access required. L. Salinas, (512)223.1790 x 23327, email: esalinas@austincc.edu
MANDATORY Online orientation available 1st day of session at www.austincc.edu/esalinas
RECT 1301 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation
Introduction to the value, history, philosophy, terminology, process, and outcomes of therapeutic recreation. Emphasis on identification of client groups, leisure activities, application of therapeutic recreation in human services various settings, and professional development and career opportunities. Fieldwork is required.
PSYT 1313 Psychology of Personal Adjustment
Development of personal, social, and work adjustment skills. Exploration will include open communication, assertiveness, self-disclosure, and building relationships with group members in a way that enhances trust and mutual concern. Knowledge gained in class is designed to transfer to actual working situations.
SLNG 1317 Introduction to the Deaf Community
An overview of the physical, educational, social, and cultural implications of deafness and hearing loss within the context of the individual's personal life, family, and community in today's multicultural world. Emphasis on current educational and vocational programs, legislation, technology, and other issues.
DAAC 1319 Introduction to Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions
Causes and consequences of addiction as they relate to the individual, family, community, and society are discussed. Response alternatives regarding intervention, treatment, education, and prevention are reviewed. Competencies and requirements for licensure in Texas are explained. Addiction issues related to diverse populations are presented.
RECT 1342 Therapeutic Recreation Leadership II
Provides the student with the knowledge and practice necessary to plan and implement therapeutic activities that involve sports, games, fitness, and outdoor recreation activities with emphasis on the range of individuals who benefit from these activities. Leadership skills, rather than mastery of performance, will be stressed. Fieldwork is required.
SGNL 1401 American Sign Language (ASL) I
An introduction to the basic skills in production and comprehension of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes the manual alphabet and numbers. Develops conversational ability, culturally appropriate behaviors, and exposes students to ASL grammar. This course is equivalent to SLNG 1404.
SGNL 1402 American Sign Language (ASL) II
Develops receptive and expressive ability and allows recognition and demonstration of more sophisticated grammatical features of American Sign Language (ASL). Increases fluency and accuracy in fingerspelling and numbers. Provides opportunities for interaction within the deaf community. Course requires significant time outside of class. This course is equivalent to SLNG 1405. Prerequisite: SLNG 1404 or SGNL 1401 with a minimum grade of C.
SGNL 2301 American Sign Language (ASL) III
Integrates and refines expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language (ASL), including recognition of sociolinguistic variation. A practice oriented approach to language acquisition with demonstration of more sophisticated grammatical features of American Sign Language (ASL). Increases fluency and accuracy in fingerspelling and numbers. Provides opportunities for interaction within the deaf community. Course requires significant time outside of class. This course is equivalent to SLNG 1444. Prerequisite: SLNG 1405 or SGNL 1402 with minimum grade C.
SGNL 2302 American Sign Language (ASL) IV
An integration of expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language (ASL) with emphasis on grammar, linguistics, literature, and discourse styles at an intermediate level. Provides students with information on linguistic and cultural variations. Course requires significant time outside of class. This course is equivalent to SLNG 1445. Prerequisite: SLNG 1444 or SGNL 2301 with minimum grade C.
SLNG 2315 Interpreting in Educational Settings
Increases awareness of current techniques, issues, and ethics in mainstreaming and bilingual/bicultural education practices. Includes a survey of technical signs and signed English systems currently in use. Prerequisite: SLNG 2401 or permission of instructor.
SCWK 2331 Abnormal Behavior
An exploration and identification of maladaptive behavior including characteristics, classification, diagnosis, and treatment modalities. Topics include factors associated with defining and identifying abnormal behavior.
PSYT 2339 Counseling Theories
An examination of major theories of various treatment modalities. Topics include reality therapy, psychodynamics, grief therapy, person-centered therapy, rational emotive therapy, and cognitive behavioral approaches. Attention is given to the role of counselor as part of the total spectrum of human services.
SCWK 2486 Internship I -- Social Work
An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Prerequisite: Student must obtain department approval in semester prior to enrollment.
SCWK 2487 Internship II -- Social Work
An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Prerequisite: Student must obtain department approval in semester prior to enrollment.