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  • 3.00 Credits

    Spanish Practicum for Early Childhood Education is a course designed to provide students with common Spanish terminology used in the early childhood education classroom and when interacting with families. In addition, students will be taught how to effectively communicate with Latinx children and families in Spanish. Prerequisite:    SPA 101 and ((ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores) (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Spanish for Medical Professions is a course designed to provide students with common Spanish medical terminology used when working in medical professions in the United States and globally. In addition, students will be taught how to effectively communicate using medical concepts in Spanish. This course requires active participation in online activities as a mandatory component. Online courses may require use of a webcam. Native, heritage and or speakers of Spanish are encouraged to take the CLEP exam before enrolling in this course.NOTE: May be taken with permission of instructor. Prerequisite:    SPA 101 and ((ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores) (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Active review of Spanish pronunciation and of fundamental grammatical elements. Study and practice with new concepts of grammar and idiomatic language. Class discussion of selected cultural essays, news articles and/or literary excerpts. Laboratory practice is assigned for improving comprehension of Spanish spoken at normal conversation speeds. NOTE: Alternate Pre-requisite 3 years of H.S. Spanish or 1 year of college Spanish. Prerequisite:    SPA 102
  • 3.00 Credits

    Continued emphasis on active Spanish review of grammatical concepts and instruction in new principles. More attention is given to speaking and understanding the target language through a variety of texts including essays and selected masterpieces in poetry and prose. Includes directed and free compositions to enhance writing skills. Laboratory practice is offered for better comprehension of spoken Spanish. NOTE: Alternate pre-requisite - 4 years HS Spanish Prerequisite:    SPA 201 or SPA 111
  • 1.00 Credits

    College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 60 hour internship will earn 1 college credit for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. Prerequisite:    Internship Requirements: 18 Credits Completed within Last 5 Years; 9 Credits of Course Work in Major; Overall GPA of 2.5 or Higher; Recommendation by DCCC Faculty within Discipline; Resume Submitted to Office of Student Employment Services
  • 2.00 Credits

    College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 120 hour internship will earn 2 college credits for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. Prerequisite:    Internship Requirements: 18 Credits Completed within Last 5 Years; 9 Credits of Course Work in Major; Overall GPA of 2.5 or Higher; Recommendation by DCCC Faculty within Discipline; Resume Submitted to Office of Student Employment Services
  • 3.00 Credits

    College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 180 hour internship will earn 3 college credits for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. Prerequisite:    Internship Requirements: 18 Credits Completed within Last 5 Years; 9 Credits of Course Work in Major; Overall GPA of 2.5 or Higher; Recommendation by DCCC Faculty within Discipline; Resume Submitted to Office of Student Employment Services
  • 3.00 Credits

    This is a one semester introduction to social work and human services and the major policies and practices that are used to understand human strengths and challenges. The course explores the skills, values and knowledge base needed to effectively work as a culturally competent, social work or human service professional in a multidisciplinary setting. Prerequisite:    (ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is a one semester overview of the complexities underlying domestic violence in America, with a particular focus on Pennsylvania. Experts define domestic violence as behavioral patterns that are purposeful, often violent and used to maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Students will examine the historic and cultural context and expanded definition of domestic violence along with the current best practices to prevent and eliminate this problem. This course is designed to enhance the knowledge of students interested in the field of social work as they critically evaluate the complex overlapping of family dynamics, work place concerns and other social problems with the impact of physical, sexual, emotional, economic and psychological abuse. Special attention will be paid to the current best practices designed to assist children, individuals, families and communities with the goals of safety and self-determination. Prerequisite:    ENG 100 and PSY 140
  • 3.00 Credits

    This experiential course is a one-semester introduction to the basic skills used in the helping process. The course is designed for individuals pursuing a career in social work, or other related human service fields of study. The focus is on development, synthesis, analysis and demonstration of critical reasoning in the use of the core skills that facilitate effective and culturally responsive helping relationships. This course includes both didactic instruction and the development of basic techniques through frequent, applied counseling skills lab activities and written self reflection assignments. Prerequisite:    ENG 100 and (PSY 140 or SWO 101)
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