Courses

This course provides the student with an overview of occupations in the hospitality industry. Emphasizes the various segments of each occupation and the interrelated responsibilities for customer service which exist across the hospitality industry. Topics include: development of the hospitality industry, food and beverage services, hotel services, meeting and convention services, management’s role in the hospitality industry, and hospitality industry trends.

Explores the philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity expressed through a historical perspective on visual arts, music, and literature in the early, middle, and modern periods. The humanities provide insight into people and society in both the Western and non-Western world. Topics include historical and cultural developments, contributions of the humanities, and research.

An introduction to basic instructional technology theories, computer utilization, and selected instructional technologies. Selection and utilization of technology resources will also be addressed. GPA of 2.50 required.

This course offers an introductory study of a group of skills fundamental to jazz improvisation and arranging. It focuses on spelling harmonies, understanding how they function in standard song forms, learning to elaborate them into melodies, and learning how to express those melodies in idiomatic rhythms.

This course is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge and understanding of small metals, jewelry and wearables. This class will facilitate a broad understanding of both the formal and conceptual aspects of making small scale wearable objects. We will explore a range of technical skills from cold connections to small scale soldering. We will address forming materials such as non-ferrous metals, silver, copper, brass and found materials.

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This course emphasizes the American legal system, the role of the lawyer and legal assistant within that system, and the ethical obligations imposed upon attorneys and legal assistants. Topics include: survey of American jurisprudence, code of professional responsibility and ethics overview, and introduction to areas of law and legal vocabulary.

Law enforcement in America will be examined at the federal, state and local levels. The history of law enforcement, the structure and functions of law enforcement agencies and the role of police in society will be covered. In addition, the course will explore the management of police and the challenges facing police administrators.

This course is an introduction to the study of law enforcement. This semester, we will examine the origins of and changes in the field of law enforcement. We will discuss contemporary policing practices and future challenges for police departments. Finally, we will consider the reciprocal relationship between police forces and the larger society.

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the basics Lighting, Sound and Media technology for the entertainment industry. Study topics will include identification of equipment; its name, basic functions, and common uses, developing familiarity with procedures and safe working practices for installing equipment in a variety of situations, and the various roles and responsibilities of team members in the various areas discussed in theatrical productions and companies.