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Course Descriptions

 

Commercial Aviation
  

  • AVM 2413 - Private Pilot Flight I

    3 SH
    (Corequisites: AVM 1113 ) This course is limited to students enrolled in the Commercial Aviation Program. Dual and solo flight training designed to prepare the student for the FAA Private Pilot certification. Includes pre- solo instruction, solo endorsement, and introduction to cross-country flight. In-air flight time will fluctuate week to week, but the student will average over 50 hours of instruction during the semester. Special Fee. (1 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)
  

  • AVM 2423 - Private Pilot Flight II

    3 SH
    (Corequisites: AVM 1113 ) This course is limited to students enrolled in the Commercial Aviation program. Dual and solo flight training designed to prepare the student for FAA Private Pilot certification. Includes dual and solo cross-country flight, night flying, and preparation for the Private Pilot Practical Test. In-air flight time will fluctuate from week to week, but the student will average 50 hours of instruction during the semester. Special Fee. (1 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)

Commercial Truck and Bus Driving
  

  • DTV 1114 - Commercial Truck Driving I

    4 SH
    Fundamental instruction on safety, rules and regulations, driving practices, air brakes, hazardous materials, and emergencies.  Includes instruction and practice in performing vehicle inspections, coupling and uncoupling, maneuvering, backing and driving a tractor-trailer truck under varying road and climate conditions.  (1 hr lecture, 6 hr lab)
  

  • DTV 1124 - Commercial Truck Driving II

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites:  ) Continuation of Commercial Truck Driving I with additional instruction on  safety, rules and regulations, driving practices, air brakes, hazardous materials, and emergencies.  Includes instruction and practice in performing vehicle inspections, coupling and uncoupling, maneuvering, backing and driving a tractor-trailer truck under varying road and climate conditions.  (1 hr lecture, 6 hr lab)
  

  • DTV 1137 - Commercial Truck Driving Internship

    7 SH
    (Prerequisites: DTV 1114 ) (Corequisites: DTV 1124 ) Under the supervision of a company trainer, this course will enable the student to apply the training he/she received at the Community/Junior College program they attended with the company of his/her choice.  The successful completion of this course will enable the student to drive independently with minimum supervision with the company of his/her choice.  (315 hr internship)

Communications
  

  • COM 1113 - Introduction to Communicative Disorders

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0123 , REA 0123 ) A survey of disorders of speech, language, and hearing with emphasis on recognition, causation, and management in adults and children. (3 hr lecture)
  

  • COM 1423 - Introduction to Broadcasting

    3 SH
    A historical overview of the development and operation of electronic and film media including a brief survey of mass communication theory and effects research.
  

  • COM 1463 - TV Production

    3 SH
    Practical experience in the production of television programs and the techniques of production including camera, audio, lighting, staging, graphics, and on-camera appearance.
  

  • COM 1511 - Radio/TV Production Lab I

    1 SH
    Lab experience in radio or television production.
  

  • COM 1521 - Radio/TV Production Lab II

    1 SH
    Lab experience in radio or television production.
  

  • COM 2463 - Writing for Electronic Media

    3 SH
    Introductory course to teach the basic skills of broadcast writing, reporting, and production.
  

  • COM 2483 - Introduction to Mass Communications

    3 SH
    A study of the history, organization, and mechanics of various media. Designed to help the student understand the role of mass media in life and society. (3 hr lecture)

Computer Science
  

  • CSC 1113 - Computer Concepts

    3 SH
    A computer competency course which introduces concepts, terminology, operating systems, electronic communications, and applications. Concepts are demonstrated and supplemented by hands-on computer use. (3 credit hours - lecture/lab)
  

  • CSC 1123 - Computer Applications I

    3 SH
    This course is designed to teach computer applications to include: word-processing, electronic spreadsheet, database management, presentation design, and electronic communications with integration of these applications. (3 credit hours - lecture/lab)
  

  • CSC 1213 - Visual BASIC Computer Programming I

    3 SH
    This course is designed to introduce the writing of event-driven programs using the Visual BASIC computer programming language with emphasis on problem solving, documentation, program statements, algorithms, and common routines. (3 credit hours. Course has lecture and lab components.)
  

  • CSC 1613 - Computer Programming I

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: MAT 1313 , CSC 1113 ) Introduction to problem-solving methods and algorithm development which emphasizes the imperative first approach; designing, debugging, looping, scope rules, functions, and a variety of applications in an object-oriented programming language. (3 credit hours. Course has lecture and lab components.)
  

  • CSC 2134 - Programming I with “C++”

    4 SH
    (Pre/Corequisites:  MAT 1313  or permission of instructor) An introduction to problem solving methods, algorithm development, designing, debugging, and documentation in C++ language with a variety of applications including: I/O statements, arithmetic, logical, conditional, looping, methods/functions, and array processing. (3hr lecture and a required lab component)
  

  • CSC 2144 - Programming II with “C++”

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: CSC 2134 , previous programming experience or permission of instructor) Continued program and algorithm development and analysis; search/sort methods; abstract data types and object-oriented design; designing and debugging larger programs using C++ language. (3hr lecture and a required lab component)
  

  • CSC 2413 - Computer Programming Language - COBOL

    3 SH
    An introduction to structured COBOL language includes design and debugging, I/O processing, arithmetic statements, report generating, looping, conditional statements, control breaks, and table processing with emphasis on problem solving application in business. (2hr lecture, 2hr lab)
  

  • CSC 2543 - Computer Organization and Assembly Language

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: CSC 2144  or CSC 2623 , previous programming experience) An introduction to computer architecture, hardware, software, and programming in an assembly language. (2hr lecture, 2hr lab)
  

  • CSC 2623 - Computer Programming II

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: CSC 1613 ) Continuation of the object-oriented language from CSC 1613  and advanced program development; algorithm analysis; string processing; recursion; internal search/sort methods; simple data structures; debugging, and testing of large programs. (3 credit hours. Course has lecture and lab components.)
  

  • CSC 2833 - Discrete Structures

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: CSC 2144 , CSC 2623 , and MAT 1613 ) Topics from logic and mathematical reasoning, set theory, recursion, combinatorics, number theory, Boolean algebra, digital logic, and graph theory, which are fundamental to the study of Computer Science. Prerequisite: Calculus I or permission of instructor and a structured computer programming course.
  

  • CSC 2844 - Data Structures

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: CSC 2144 ) Advanced data structures and their representation; advanced data abstraction and corresponding algorithms; memory management; trees and graphs; search and sort techniques; symbol tables and indexes; classes of algorithms. (3hr lecture and required lab)

Computer Servicing Technology
  

  • CST 1114 - Basic Electronics

    4 SH
    Concepts of electronics.  Topics include DC and AC fundamentals, instrument and test equipment familiarization, soldering and terminology.  (2 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)
  

  • CST 1123 - Basic Computer Hardware

    3 SH
    A survey of computer components.  Topics include hardware compatibility, system architecture, memory, input devices, video displays, disk drives, modems, and printers. (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • CST 1214 - Networking I

    4 SH
    Concepts of telephony, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), data transmission and topology methods.  (2 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)
  

  • CST 1333 - Operating Systems

    3 SH
    Study of operating systems.  Emphasis will be placed on support personnel interaction with operating systems.  (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • CST 2113 - Computer Servicing Lab I

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: CST 1114  , CST 1123  ) Fundamentals of computer servicing. Includes configuration, test equipment usage, basic disassembly and assembly methods, preliminary tests and diagnostics, schematic interpretation, and building cables. (6 hr lab)
  

  • CST 2123 - Computer Servicing Lab II

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: CST 2113 ) Continuation of Computer Servicing Lab I (CST 2113 ) with an increased emphasis on system analysis and diagnosis of component and device failures in a laboratory environment. (6 hr lab)
  

  • CST 2134 - PC Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: CST 2113 ) Diagnostic techniques and troubleshooting methodologies of operating systems, common hardware problems, and system malfunctions, including peripherals.  (2 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)
  

  • CST 2223 - Networking II

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: CST 1214  ) This course focuses on network connectivity, architectures, topologies, protocols, and transport methods of a network.  (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • CST 2911 - Special Project

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor) Practical application of skills and knowledge gained in computer servicing and technical-related courses.  The instructor works closely with the student to insure that the selection of a project will enhance the student’s learning experience.  (2 hr lab)
  

  • CST 2912 - Special Project

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor) Practical application of skills and knowledge gained in computer servicing and technical-related courses.  The instructor works closely with the student to insure that the selection of a project will enhance the student’s learning experience. (4 hr lab)
  

  • CST 2913 - Special Project

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor) Practical application of skills and knowledge gained in computer servicing and technical-related courses.   The instructor works closely with the student to insure that the selection of a project will enhance the student’s learning experience. (6 hr lab)
  

  • CST 2923 - Supervised Work Experience

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: Instructor‘s consent) Cooperative program between industry and education and is designed to integrate the student‘s technical studies with industrial experience. Variable credit is awarded on the basis of semester hour per 45 industrial contact hours. (9 hr externship)
  

  • CST 2924 - Supervised Work Experience

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor) Cooperative program between industry and education and is designed to integrate the student‘s technical studies with industrial experience. Variable credit is awarded on the basis of semester hour per 45 industrial contact hours. (12 hr externship)
  

  • CST 2925 - Supervised Work Experience

    5 SH
    (Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor) Cooperative program between industry and education and is designed to integrate the student‘s technical studies with industrial experience. Variable credit is awarded on the basis of semester hour per 45 industrial contact hours. (15 hr. externship)
  

  • CST 2926 - Supervised Work Experience

    6 SH
    (Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor) Cooperative program between industry and education and is designed to integrate the student‘s technical studies with industrial experience. Variable credit is awarded on the basis of semester hour per 45 industrial contact hours. (18 hr externship)

Cooperative Education

 A maximum of 12 hours total can be earned for the Co-Op work experience.  Variable credit (1-3 hours) will be awarded on the basis of the number of hours worked per week. 

             30 hours or more                          3 SH
             20-29 hours                                  2 SH
             15-19 hours                                  1 SH
  

  • COE 1011 - Cooperative Education Work Experience I

    1 SH
    First supervised work experience is done in a job setting related to the student‘s major field of study under the supervision of the Coordinator of Cooperative Education and Placement and Director of the Career Center. A maximum of 12 credit hours total can be earned for the co-op work experience.  Variable credit (1-3 hours) will be awarded on the basis of the number of hours worked per week. 
  

  • COE 1012 - Cooperative Education Work Experience I

    2 SH
    First supervised work experience is done in a job setting related to the student‘s major field of study under the supervision of the Coordinator of Cooperative Education and Placement and Director of the Career Center. A maximum of 12 credit hours total can be earned for the co-op work experience.  Variable credit (1-3 hours) will be awarded on the basis of the number of hours worked per week. 
  

  • COE 1013 - Cooperative Education Work Experience I

    3 SH
    First supervised work experience is done in a job setting related to the student‘s major field of study under the supervision of the Coordinator of Cooperative Education and Placement and Director of the Career Center. A maximum of 12 credit hours total can be earned for the co-op work experience.  Variable credit (1-3 hours) will be awarded on the basis of the number of hours worked per week. 
  

  • COE 1021 - Cooperative Education Work Experience II

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: COE 1011 -COE 1013 ) Second supervised work experience. A maximum of 12 credit hours total can be earned for the co-op work experience.  Variable credit (1-3 hours) will be awarded on the basis of the number of hours worked per week. 
  

  • COE 1022 - Cooperative Education Work Experience II

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: COE 1011 -COE 1013 ) Second supervised work experience. A maximum of 12 credit hours total can be earned for the co-op work experience.  Variable credit (1-3 hours) will be awarded on the basis of the number of hours worked per week. 
  

  • COE 1023 - Cooperative Education Work Experience II

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: COE 1011 -COE 1013 ) Second supervised work experience A maximum of 12 credit hours total can be earned for the co-op work experience.  Variable credit (1-3 hours) will be awarded on the basis of the number of hours worked per week. 
  

  • COE 1031 - Cooperative Education Work Experience III

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: COE 1021 -COE 1023 ) Third supervised work experience. A maximum of 12 credit hours total can be earned for the co-op work experience.  Variable credit (1-3 hours) will be awarded on the basis of the number of hours worked per week. 
  

  • COE 1032 - Cooperative Education Work Experience III

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: COE 1021 -COE 1023 ) Third supervised work experience. A maximum of 12 credit hours total can be earned for the co-op work experience.  Variable credit (1-3 hours) will be awarded on the basis of the number of hours worked per week. 
  

  • COE 1033 - Cooperative Education Work Experience III

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: COE 1021 - COE 1023 ) Third supervised work experience. A maximum of 12 credit hours total can be earned for the co-op work experience.  Variable credit (1-3 hours) will be awarded on the basis of the number of hours worked per week. 
  

  • COE 1041 - Cooperative Education Work Experience IV

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: COE 1031 -COE 1033 ) Fourth supervised work experience. A maximum of 12 credit hours total can be earned for the co-op work experience.  Variable credit (1-3 hours) will be awarded on the basis of the number of hours worked per week. 
  

  • COE 1042 - Cooperative Education Work Experience IV

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: COE 1031 -COE 1033 ) Fourth supervised work experience. A maximum of 12 credit hours total can be earned for the co-op work experience.  Variable credit (1-3 hours) will be awarded on the basis of the number of hours worked per week. 
  

  • COE 1043 - Cooperative Education Work Experience IV

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: COE 1031 -COE 1033 ) Fourth supervised work experience. A maximum of 12 credit hours total can be earned for the co-op work experience.  Variable credit (1-3 hours) will be awarded on the basis of the number of hours worked per week. 
  

  • COE 1050 - Cooperative Education Work Experience V

    0 SH
    (Prerequisites: COE 1041 -COE 1043 ) A maximum of 12 credit hours total can be earned for the co-op work experience.  Variable credit (1-3 hours) will be awarded on the basis of the number of hours worked per week. 
  

  • COE 1060 - Cooperative Education Work Experience VI

    0 SH
    (Prerequisites: COE 1041 -COE 1043 ) A maximum of 12 credit hours total can be earned for the co-op work experience.  Variable credit (1-3 hours) will be awarded on the basis of the number of hours worked per week. 
  

  • COE 1070 - Cooperative Education Work Experience VII

    0 SH
    (Prerequisites: COE 1041 -COE 1043 ) A maximum of 12 credit hours total can be earned for the co-op work experience.  Variable credit (1-3 hours) will be awarded on the basis of the number of hours worked per week. 
  

  • COE 1080 - Cooperative Education Work Experience VIII

    0 SH
    (Prerequisites: COE 1041 -COE 1043 ) A maximum of 12 credit hours total can be earned for the co-op work experience.  Variable credit (1-3 hours) will be awarded on the basis of the number of hours worked per week. 

Cosmetology
  

  • COV 1122 - Cosmetology Orientation

    2 SH
    This course will cover the history, career opportunities, life skills, professional image, Mississippi Cosmetology laws, rules and regulations and communicating for success in the cosmetology industry.  Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi Cosmetology laws, rules and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each.  (2 hr lecture)
  

  • COV 1245 - Cosmetology Sciences I

    5 SH
    This course consists of study of bacteriology, sterilization, and sanitation.  Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each.  (3 hr lecture, 6 hr clinical lab)
  

  • COV 1255 - Cosmetology Sciences II

    5 SH
    (Prerequisites: COV 1245 ) This course consists of study of anatomy and physiology.  Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each.  (3 hr lecture, 6 hr clinical lab)
  

  • COV 1263 - Cosmetology Sciences III

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: COV 1255 ) This course consists of the application and demonstration of chemistry and electricity.  Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each.  (2 hr lecture, 3 hr clinical lab)
  

  • COV 1426 - Hair Care I

    6 SH
    This course consists of the study of properties of the hair and scalp; principles of hair design; shampooing, rinsing, and conditioning; hair cutting; hairstyling; braiding and braid extensions; wigs and hair enhancements; chemical texture services; and hair coloring.  Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety procedures associated with each.  (2 hr lecture, 12 hr clinical lab)
  

  • COV 1436 - Hair Care II

    6 SH
    (Prerequisites: COV 1426 ) This course consists of the advanced study of properties of the hair and scalp; principles of hair design; shampooing, rinsing, and conditioning; hair cutting; hairstyling; braiding and braid extensions; wigs and hair enhancements; chemical texture services; and hair coloring.  Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety procedures associated with each. (2 hr lecture, 12 hr clinical lab)
  

  • COV 1443 - Hair Care III

    3 SH
    This course consists of the practical applications of the study of properties of the hair and scalp; principles of hair design; shampooing, rinsing, and conditioning; hair cutting; hairstyling; braiding and braid extensions; wigs and hair enhancements; chemical texture services; and hair coloring.  Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety procedures associated with each. (9 hr clinical lab)
  

  • COV 1522 - Nail Care I

    2 SH
    This course consists of basic nail care services including nail structure and growth, manicuring and pedicuring, and advanced nail techniques.  Included are classroom theory and lab practice governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each.  (1 hr lecture, 3 hr clinical lab)
  

  • COV 1532 - Nail Care II

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: COV 1522 ) This course consists of basic nail care services including nail structure and growth, manicuring and pedicuring, and advanced nail techniques.  Included are classroom theory and lab practice governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each.  (1 hr lecture, 3 hr clinical lab)
  

  • COV 1542 - Nail Care III

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: COV 1532 ) This course consists of basic nail care services including nail structure and growth, manicuring and pedicuring, and advanced nail techniques.  Included are classroom theory and lab practice governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each.  (6 hr clinical lab)
  

  • COV 1622 - Skin Care I

    2 SH
    This course consists of the introduction to basic skin care services including anatomy of skin, hair removal, facials and facial makeup.  Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosemtology laws, rules and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each.  (1 hr lecture, 3 hr clinical lab)
  

  • COV 1632 - Skin Care II

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: COV 1622 ) This course consists of intermediate skin care services including anatomy of skin, disorders of skin, hair removal, facials, and facial makeup.  Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each.  (1 hr lecture, 3 hr clinical lab)
  

  • COV 1642 - Skin Care III

    2 SH
    This course consists of advanced skin care services including anatomy of skin, disorders of skin, hair removal, facials, and facial makeup.  Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety procedures associated with each.  (6 hr clinical lab)
  

  • COV 1711 - Special Project

    1 SH
    This course is designed to assist students who have completed all cosmetology courses but have not obtained the 1500 clock hours necessary to sit for the state board exam and/or to assist students who need a refresher course before taking state board exam. (2 hr lab)
  

  • COV 1722 - Salon Business I

    2 SH
    This course will cover preparing to operate a successful salon.  Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions with each.  (1 hr lecture, 3 hr clinical lab)
  

  • COV 1732 - Salon Business II

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: COV 1722 ) This course will cover operating a successful salon and seeking emplpyment.  Included are classroom theory and lab practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions with each. (1 hr lecture, 3 hr clinical lab)
  

  • COV 2218 - Cosmetology Instructor Training I

    8 SH
    (Prerequisites: Two years experience as an active licensed cosmetologist. Must be 21 years of age and a high school graduate. Completion of 12 semester hours of academic courses and Methods of Teaching) This course is designed to prepare students to become cosmetology instructors. It includes theory, methodology and techniques in hair cutting, styling, salesmanship, student records, lectures, supervision and office management. (3 hr lecture, 27 hr lab)
  

  • COV 2228 - Cosmetology Instructor Training II

    8 SH
    (Prerequisites: COV 2218 ) A continuation of Cosmetology Instructor Training I. (3 hr lecture, 27 hr. lab.)

Court Reporting Technology
  

  • CRT 1114 - Stenotype Machine Shorthand I

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: minimum computer keyboarding speed of 50 wpm with a maximum of five errors on 5-minute timed writing) This course provides instruction in writing the spoken word with punctuation using a stenotype realtime translation theory to provide instantaneous English translation with speed and accuracy development. (2 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)
  

  • CRT 1124 - Stenotype Machine Shorthand II

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: CRT 1114 ) This course is a continuation of Stenotype Machine Shorthand I. Emphasis is placed on machine theory reinforcement and vocabulary, dictionary and speed development using carefully graded and timed practice material. (2 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)
  

  • CRT 1133 - Speed Building I

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: minimum computer keyboarding speed of 50 wpm with a maximum of five errors on 5-minute timed writing) This course is an initial course for building speed in taking dictation at speeds of 20 - 100 wpm through live, online or electronic media not limited to two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, jury charge, and current events. Saleable transcription of dictated material through stenotype notes is required. (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • CRT 1143 - Speed Building II

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: CRT 1114  and CRT 1133 ) This is a continuation course for building speed in taking dictation at speeds of 120 – 140 wpm through live, online or electronic media not limited to two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, jury charge, and current events. Saleable transcription of dictated material through stenotype notes is required. (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • CRT 1154 - Court Reporting Procedures

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: CRT 1114 , CRT 1124 , CRT 1133 , and CRT 1143 ) This course is a study of the role of the criminal and civil law process, the role of the reporter in trials, depositions, and congressional and administrative hearings; transcript preparation and formatting; proofreading; marking exhibits; indexing and storing notes; judicial and freelance reporting techniques; and proper use of library and reference materials; instruction in the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) Code of Professional Ethics and an introduction to captioning and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) are included. (2 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)
  

  • CRT 1173 - Realtime Reporting English & Grammar

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: ENG 1113  and CRT 1133 ) This course is an in depth analysis and application of punctuation, capitalization and numbers usage of the spoken rather than written English language and proofreading of printed dictated material. (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • CRT 2114 - Stenotype Machine Shorthand III

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites:  , CRT 1124 , CRT 1133 , and CRT 1143 ) This is a continuation course of Stenotype Machine Shorthand II. Emphasis is placed on advanced vocabulary, dictionary and speed development of medical and technical dictation using carefully graded and timed practice material. (2 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)
  

  • CRT 2124 - Stenotype Machine Shorthand IV

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: CRT 2114 ) This course is a continuation of Stenotype Machine Shorthand III . Emphasis is placed on speaker identification, transcript formatting and proofreading through computer-access transcription of actual judicial transcripts, public hearings, literary dictation and congressional record. (2 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)
  

  • CRT 2133 - Speed Building III

    3 SH
    (Prerequisites: CRT 1114 , CRT 1124 , CRT 1133 , CRT 1143 ) This is a continuation course for building speed in taking dictation at speeds of 160-180 through live, online or electronic media not limited to two voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, jury charge, and current events. Saleable transcription of dictated material through stenotype notes is required. (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • CRT 2144 - Speed Building IV

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: CRT 1114 , CRT 1124 , CRT 1133 , CRT 1143 , and CRT 2133 ) This is a continuation course for building speed in taking dictation at speeds of 200-225 wpm through live, online or electronic media but not limited to two voice and multi voice testimony, literary, jury charge, and current events. Saleable transcription of dictated material through stenotype notes is required. (2 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)
  

  • CRT 2162 - Judicial Reporting Technology

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: CRT 1114  This course is an in-depth analysis of judicial reporter-related technology concepts in realtime reporting, communication-access realtime translation (CART), captioning and legal videography and the vocabulary associated therewith. Emphasis is placed on the process of realtime transcription through the use of computer-aided transcription systems and video applications for the court reporter. (l hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • CRT 2172 - Judicial Dictionary Development

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: CRT 1114  and 2172) In this course, the student will continue to build a dictionary for judicial reporting. Emphasis is placed on development of briefs and phrases, application through speed development, realtime transcription of dictated material through live, online or electronic media not limited to two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, jury charge, and current events. (1 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • CRT 2514 - CART I

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: CRT 1114 , CRT 1124 , CRT 1133 , and CRT 1143 ) This course provides instruction in writing the spoken word with punctuation using a realtime translation theory for communication access realtime translation (CART). (2 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)
  

  • CRT 2524 - CART II

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: CRT 1114 , CRT 1124 , CRT 1133 , CRT 1143 , and CRT 2514 ) This course is a continuation of CART I and provides instruction in writing the spoken word with punctuation using a realtime translation theory for communication access realtime translation (CART). (2 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)
  

  • CRT 2562 - CART Technology

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: CRT 1114 , CRT 1124 , CRT 1133 , and CRT 1143 ) This course is an overview in communication access realtime translation (CART) technology, concepts, and vocabulary. Emphasis is on basic equipment setup for maximum benefit of CART recipients and knowledge of the NCRA CART Provider‘s Manual. (1 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • CRT 2572 - CART Dictionary Development

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: CRT 1114 , CRT 1124 , CRT 1133 , CRT 1143 , CRT 2514  and CRT 2562 ) In this course, the student will continue to build a dictionary for communication across realtime translation (CART). (1 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • CRT 2714 - Broadcast Captioning I

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: CRT 1114 , CRT 1124 , CRT 1133 , and CRT 1143 ) This course provides instruction in writing the spoken word with punctuation using a realtime translation theory to provide instantaneous, realtime translation for broadcast captioning. (2 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)
  

  • CRT 2724 - Broadcast Captioning II

    4 SH
    (Prerequisites: CRT 1114 , CRT 1124 , CRT 1133 , and CRT 1143 ) This course is a continuation of Captioning I, providing instruction in writing the spoken word with punctuation using a realtime translation theory to provide instantaneous, realtime translation for broadcast captioning. (2 hr lecture, 4 hr lab)
  

  • CRT 2762 - Broadcast Captioning Technology

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: CRT 1114 , CRT 1124 , CRT 1133 , and CRT 1143 ) This course is an overview in captioning technology, concepts, and vocabulary. Emphasis is on basic equipment setup for broadcast captioning. (1 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • CRT 2772 - Broadcast Captioning Dictionary Development

    2 SH
    (Prerequisites: CRT 1114 , CRT 1124 , CRT 1133 , CRT 1143 , CRT 2514  and CRT 2762 ) In this course, the student will continue to build a dictionary for captioning. (1 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
  

  • CRT 2911 - Internship for Judicial Reporters

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: CRT 1114 , CRT 1124 , CRT 1133 , CRT 1143 , and CRT 2133 ) This course is an internship in the application of attained knowledge and skills in supervised practical experience in judicial courts, deposition settings, administrative hearings, and classroom settings. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, judicial reporting applications and final transcript production. (45 clock hrs)
  

  • CRT 2921 - Internship for CART

    1 SH
    (Prerequisites: CRT 2114  and CRT 2133 ) This course is an internship in the application of attained knowledge and skills in supervised practical experience in communication across realtime translation (CART) in classroom settings, public hearings, seminars, conventions and meetings. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, CART applications and final transcript production. (45 clock hrs)
  

Criminal Justice
  

  • CRJ 1313 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

    3 SH
    History, development, and philosophy of law enforcement in democratic society, introduction to agencies involved in the administration of criminal justice; career orientation. (3 hr lecture)
  

  • CRJ 1323 - Police Administration and Organization

    3 SH
    Principles of police organization and management as applied to law enforcement agencies; introduction to concepts of organizational behavior. (3 hr lecture)
  

  • CRJ 1363 - Introduction to Correction

    3 SH
    A study of the correctional process from conviction to institutionalization. Includes a history of punishment and prisons, a study of rehabilitation in prisons and an analysis of the rights of inmates. (3 hr lecture)
  

  • CRJ 1383 - Criminology

    3 SH
    Introduction to deviant behavior and current criminological theories with emphasis on synthesis and police applications; crime prevention and the phenomena of crime. (3 hr lecture)
  

  • CRJ 2313 - Police Operations

    3 SH
    Line activities of law enforcement agencies with emphasis on the patrol function and the prevention of crime; includes traffic, investigative, juvenile, vice, and other specialized operational units. (3 hr lecture)
 

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