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Nursing, Paramedic to ADN Pathway
10-543-1para
Associate Degree (AAS)
Full Time
60 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible
Location*:
Appleton
*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.
If you’re currently a practicing paramedic in the state of Wisconsin and want to continue your education to become a registered nurse, this program is designed for you. You can apply the credits from your paramedic diploma to give you a head start. Then continue your hands-on experience using a wide range of clinical skills, health assessments and medication administration. Our state-of-the-art health simulation environment gives you access to a variety of life-like training opportunities to build your confidence and skills. Throughout your training, you’ll practice critical thinking, leadership, team building and accurate communications, which will prepare you to work effectively in a variety of environments and with diverse patient populations. Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to take the National Council of State Board's examination to become a registered nurse.
COURSE LIST
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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.
Technical Studies
(29 Credits)
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Nursing Complex Health Alterations I
10-543-109
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10543109
- Credits: 3.00
Complex Health Alterations I prepares the learner to provide and evaluate care for patients across the lifespan with alterations in cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, and hematologic systems as well as patients with fluid/electrolyte and acid-base imbalance, and alterations in comfort.
FULL TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1, 10-543-1HUNU, 10-543-1PARA, 10-543-1PATH)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
NURSING 10543105 - Nursing Health Alterations (Grade of C or better required)
NURSING 10543118 - LPN to ADN Pathway (Grade of C or better required)
NURSING 10543129 - Paramedic to ADN Clinical (Grade of C or better required)
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
NURSING 10543110 - Mental Health Comm Concepts
NURSING 10543111 - Nsg: Intermed Clin Practice
NURSING 10543112 - Nursing Advanced Skills
SCIENCE 10806197 - Microbiology
PART TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
PART TIME NURSING - Nursing Pathway, LPN to ADN (10-543-1PATH)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Mental Health & Community Concepts
10-543-110
2Credit
36
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10543110
- Credits: 2.00
This course will cover topics related to the delivery of community and mental health care. Specific health needs of individuals, families, and groups will be addressed across the lifespan. Attention will be given to diverse and at-risk populations. Mental health concepts will concentrate on adaptive/maladaptive behaviors and specific mental health disorders. Community resources will be examined in relation to specific types of support offered to racial, ethnic, economically diverse individuals and groups.
FULL TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1, 10-543-1HUNU, 10-543-1PARA)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
AND ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
NURSING 10543109 - Nsg: Complex Health Alterat 1
NURSING 10543111 - Nsg: Intermed Clin Practice
NURSING 10543112 - Nursing Advanced Skills
NURSING 94543005 - ATI Fee-RN 3rd Sem - No Refund
PART TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
NURSING 10543108 - Intro Clinical Care Management
NURSING 10543112 - Nursing Advanced Skills
NURSING 94543005 - ATI Fee-RN 3rd Sem - No Refund
FULL TIME NURSING - Nursing Pathway, LPN to ADN (10-543-1PATH)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
AND ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
NURSING 10543109 - Nsg: Complex Health Alterat 1
NURSING 10543111 - Nsg: Intermed Clin Practice
NURSING 10543112 - Nursing Advanced Skills
NURSING 94543046 - ATI Fee - Pathway - No Refund
PART TIME NURSING - Nursing Pathway, LPN to ADN (10-543-1PATH)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Nursing Intermediate Clinical Practice
10-543-111
3Credit
162
0
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 162
- Outside Effort Hours: 0
- Course Number: 10543111
- Credits: 3.00
This intermediate level clinical course develops the RN role when working with clients with complex health care needs. A focus of the course is developing skills needed for managing multiple clients across the lifespan and priorities. Using the nursing process, students will gain experience in adapting nursing practice to meet the needs of clients with diverse needs and backgrounds.
FULL TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1, 10-543-1HUNU, 10-543-1PARA, 10-543-1PATH)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
NURSING 10543107 - Nsg: Clin Care Across Lifespan (Grade of C or better required)
NURSING 10543118 - LPN to ADN Pathway (Grade of C or better required)
NURSING 10543130 - Paramedic to ADN Skills (Grade of C or better required)
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
NURSING 10543109 - Nsg: Complex Health Alterat 1
NURSING 10543110 - Mental Health Comm Concepts
NURSING 10543112 - Nursing Advanced Skills
NURSING 94543033 - DocuCareFee-NoRefundAfterStart
PART TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
PART TIME NURSING - Nursing Pathway, LPN to ADN (10-543-1PATH)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Nursing Advanced Skills
10-543-112
1Credit
36
18
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 18
- Course Number: 10543112
- Credits: 1.00
This course focuses on the development of advanced clinical skills across the lifespan. Content includes advanced intravenous skills, blood product administration, chest tube systems, basic electrocardiogram interpretation and nasogastric/feeding tube insertion.
FULL TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1, 10-543-1HUNU, 10-543-1PARA, 10-543-1PATH)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
AND ANY of the following options:
NURSING 10543108 - Intro Clinical Care Management (Grade of C or better required)
NURSING 10543118 - LPN to ADN Pathway (Grade of C or better required)
NURSING 10543130 - Paramedic to ADN Skills (Grade of C or better required)
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
NURSING 10543109 - Nsg: Complex Health Alterat 1
NURSING 10543110 - Mental Health Comm Concepts
NURSING 10543111 - Nsg: Intermed Clin Practice
PART TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
PART TIME NURSING - Nursing Pathway, LPN to ADN (10-543-1PATH)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Nursing Complex Health Alterations II
10-543-113
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10543113
- Credits: 3.00
Complex Health Alterations II prepares the learner to provide and evaluate care for patients across the lifespan with alterations in the immune, neuro-sensory, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, renal/urinary, reproductive systems and shock, burns and trauma. The learner will also focus on management of care for patients with high-risk perinatal conditions and high-risk newborns.
FULL TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1, 10-543-1HUNU, 10-543-1PARA, 10-543-1PATH)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
NURSING 10543114 - Nsg: Mgt & Profess Concepts
NURSING 10543115 - Nsg: Adv Clinical Practice
NURSING 10543116 - Nursing Clinical Transition
PART TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
PART TIME NURSING - Nursing Pathway, LPN to ADN (10-543-1PATH)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Nursing Management & Professional Concepts
10-543-114
2Credit
36
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10543114
- Credits: 2.00
This course covers nursing management and professional issues related to the role of the registered nurse. Emphasis is placed on preparing for practice as a registered nurse.
FULL TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1, 10-543-1HUNU, 10-543-1PARA, 10-543-1PATH)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
NURSING 10543113 - Nsg: Complex Health Alterat 2
NURSING 10543115 - Nsg: Adv Clinical Practice
NURSING 10543116 - Nursing Clinical Transition
PART TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
PART TIME NURSING - Nursing Pathway, LPN to ADN (10-543-1PATH)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Nursing Advanced Clinical Practice
10-543-115
3Credit
162
0
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 162
- Outside Effort Hours: 0
- Course Number: 10543115
- Credits: 3.00
This advanced clinical course requires the student to integrate concepts from all previous courses in the management of groups of clients facing complex health alterations. Students will have the opportunity to further develop critical thinking skills using the nursing process in making clinical decisions. Continuity of care through interdisciplinary collaboration is emphasized.
FULL TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1, 10-543-1HUNU, 10-543-1PARA, 10-543-1PATH)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
NURSING 10543113 - Nsg: Complex Health Alterat 2
NURSING 10543114 - Nsg: Mgt & Profess Concepts
NURSING 10543116 - Nursing Clinical Transition
NURSING 94543033 - DocuCareFee-NoRefundAfterStart
PART TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
PART TIME NURSING - Nursing Pathway, LPN to ADN (10-543-1PATH)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
NURSING 10543114 - Nsg: Mgt & Profess Concepts (Grade of C or better required)
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Nursing Clinical Transition
10-543-116
2Credit
108
0
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 108
- Outside Effort Hours: 0
- Course Number: 10543116
- Credits: 2.00
This clinical experience integrates all knowledge learned in the previous courses in transitioning to the role of the graduate nurse. The course promotes relatively independent clinical decisions, delegation, and works collaboratively with others to achieve client and organizational outcomes. Continued professional development is fostered.
FULL TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1, 10-543-1HUNU, 10-543-1PARA, 10-543-1PATH)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
NURSING 10543113 - Nsg: Complex Health Alterat 2
NURSING 10543114 - Nsg: Mgt & Profess Concepts
NURSING 10543115 - Nsg: Adv Clinical Practice
PART TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1) & Nursing Pathway, LPN to ADN (10-543-1PATH)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Paramedic to ADN Theory 1
10-543-127
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10543127
- Credits: 3.00
Explore how the nursing process is implemented to relate care of patients throughout the lifespan with alterations in cognition, elimination, comfort, grief/loss, mobility, skin integrity, and fluid/electrolyte balance and related principles of pharmacology. (Prerequisite: Accepted in Paramedic-RN Bridge program; Corequisite: 10-543-128, Paramedic to ADN Theory 2)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
COMMUNIC 10801136 - English Composition 1 (Grade of C or better required)
COMMUNIC 10801196 - Oral/Interpersonal Comm (Grade of C or better required)
SCIENCE 10806177 - Gen Anatomy & Physiology (Grade of C or better required)
SCIENCE 10806179 - Adv Anatomy & Physiology (Grade of C or better required)
SOC STY 10809188 - Developmental Psychology (Grade of C or better required)
SOC STY 10809196 - Intro to Sociology (Grade of C or better required)
SOC STY 10809198 - Intro to Psychology (Grade of C or better required)
Student is in progress in Nursing - Paramedic to ADN Pathway (10-543-1PARA) Program of Study
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
NURSING 10543128 - Paramedic to ADN Theory 2
SCIENCE 10806197 - Microbiology
NURSING 94543003 - ATI Fee-RN 1st Sem - No Refund
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Paramedic to ADN Theory 2
10-543-128
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10543128
- Credits: 3.00
Nursing care of the developing family, including reproductive and mental health issues, pregnancy, labor and delivery, post-partum, the newborn, and child. Integrated understanding of related pharmacology. Study of family dynamics and grief/loss. (Prerequisite: Accepted to Paramedic-RN Bridge program; Corequisite: 10-543-127, Paramedic to ADN Theory 1)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
COMMUNIC 10801136 - English Composition 1 (Grade of C or better required)
COMMUNIC 10801196 - Oral/Interpersonal Comm (Grade of C or better required)
SCIENCE 10806177 - Gen Anatomy & Physiology (Grade of C or better required)
SCIENCE 10806179 - Adv Anatomy & Physiology (Grade of C or better required)
SOC STY 10809188 - Developmental Psychology (Grade of C or better required)
SOC STY 10809196 - Intro to Sociology (Grade of C or better required)
SOC STY 10809198 - Intro to Psychology (Grade of C or better required)
Student is in progress in Nursing - Paramedic to ADN Pathway (10-543-1PARA) Program of Study
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Paramedic to ADN Clinical
10-543-129
2Credit
108
0
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 108
- Outside Effort Hours: 0
- Course Number: 10543129
- Credits: 2.00
Nursing care of the developing family, including reproductive and mental health issues, pregnancy, labor and delivery, post-partum, the newborn, and child. Integrated understanding of related pharmacology. Study of family dynamics and grief/loss. (Prerequisite: Accepted to Paramedic-RN Bridge program; Corequisite: 10-543-127, Paramedic to ADN Theory 1)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
NURSING 10543127 - Paramedic to ADN Theory 1 (Grade of C or better required)
NURSING 10543128 - Paramedic to ADN Theory 2 (Grade of C or better required)
COMMUNIC 10801136 - English Composition 1 (Grade of C or better required)
COMMUNIC 10801196 - Oral/Interpersonal Comm (Grade of C or better required)
SCIENCE 10806177 - Gen Anatomy & Physiology (Grade of C or better required)
SCIENCE 10806179 - Adv Anatomy & Physiology (Grade of C or better required)
SCIENCE 10806197 - Microbiology (Grade of C or better required)
SOC STY 10809188 - Developmental Psychology (Grade of C or better required)
SOC STY 10809196 - Intro to Sociology (Grade of C or better required)
SOC STY 10809198 - Intro to Psychology (Grade of C or better required)
Student is in progress in Nursing - Paramedic to ADN Pathway (10-543-1PARA) Program of Study
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Paramedic to ADN Skills
10-543-130
2Credit
72
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 10543130
- Credits: 2.00
Basic nursing skills and Physical Assessment across the lifespan. Includes medication calculations, aseptic technique, wound care, tracheostomy care, suctioning, management of enteral tubes, medication administration, enemas, ostomy care and catherization. (Prerequisites: Acceptance to Paramedic-RN Bridge program; 10-543-127, Paramedic to ADN Theory 1; 10-543128, Paramedic to ADN Theory 2; Corequisite: 10-543-130, Paramedic to ADN Clinical)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
NURSING 10543127 - Paramedic to ADN Theory 1 (Grade of C or better required)
NURSING 10543128 - Paramedic to ADN Theory 2 (Grade of C or better required)
COMMUNIC 10801136 - English Composition 1 (Grade of C or better required)
COMMUNIC 10801196 - Oral/Interpersonal Comm (Grade of C or better required)
SCIENCE 10806177 - Gen Anatomy & Physiology (Grade of C or better required)
SCIENCE 10806179 - Adv Anatomy & Physiology (Grade of C or better required)
SCIENCE 10806197 - Microbiology (Grade of C or better required)
SOC STY 10809188 - Developmental Psychology (Grade of C or better required)
SOC STY 10809196 - Intro to Sociology (Grade of C or better required)
SOC STY 10809198 - Intro to Psychology (Grade of C or better required)
Student is in progress in Nursing - Paramedic to ADN Pathway (10-543-1PARA) Program of Study
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
General Studies
(27 Credits)
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English Composition 1
10-801-136
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10801136
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Learners develop and apply skills in all aspects of the writing process. Through a variety of learning activities and written documents, learners employ rhetorical strategies, plan, organize and revise content, apply critical reading strategies, locate and evaluate information, integrate and document sources, and apply standardized English language conventions.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Oral/Interpersonal Comm
10-801-196
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10801196
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Gen Anatomy & Physiology
10-806-177
4Credit
108
108
- Instructional Hours: 108
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10806177
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Examines basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology as they relate to health sciences. Using a body systems approach, the course emphasizes the interrelationships between structure and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization of the entire human body. It is intended to prepare health care professionals who need to apply basic concepts of whole body anatomy and physiology to informed decision-making and professional communication with colleagues and patients. (This course also provides the foundation, and is prerequisite to, Advanced Anatomy and Physiology.)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Accuplacer Reading 263+ OR ACT Reading 20+ OR PREPLEAR 10836123 - Prep for Anatomy & Physiology OR Reading Level 4 Coursework
Accuplacer Sentence 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT English 18+ OR English Level 2 Coursework
SCIENCE 10806134 - General Chemistry (Grade of C or better required) OR 1 Year of High School Chemistry
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Adv Anatomy & Physiology
10-806-179
4Credit
90
126
- Instructional Hours: 90
- Outside Effort Hours: 126
- Course Number: 10806179
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Advanced Anatomy and Physiology is the second semester in a two-semester sequence in which normal human anatomy and physiology are studied using a body systems approach with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. Instructional delivery within a classroom and laboratory setting. Experimentation within a science lab will include analysis of cellular metabolism, the individual components of body systems such as the nervous, neuro-muscular, cardiovascular, and urinary. Continued examination of homeostatic mechanisms and their relationship to fluid, electrolyte, acid-base balance and blood. Integration of genetics to human reproduction and development are also included in this course.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Microbiology
10-806-197
4Credit
90
126
- Instructional Hours: 90
- Outside Effort Hours: 126
- Course Number: 10806197
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Examines microbial structure, metabolism, genetics, growth and the relationship between humans and microbes. Addresses disease production, epidemiology, host defense mechanisms and the medical impact of microbes. Presents the role of microbes in the environment, industry, and biotechnology.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Developmental Psychology
10-809-188
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10809188
- Credits: 3.00
Developmental Psychology is the study of human development throughout the lifespan. This course explores developmental theory and research with an emphasis on the interactive nature of the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that affect the individual conception to death. Application activities and critical thinking skills will enable students to gain an increased knowledge and understanding of themselves and others.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
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Intro to Sociology
10-809-196
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10809196
- Credits: 3.00
Introduces students to the fundamental sociological concepts, including sociological perspectives, research methods, the significance of culture in society, and the socialization process. Other topics include deviance, the impact of groups on behavior, societal inequities, global changes, the role of social institutions, and social stratification.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Intro to Psychology
10-809-198
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10809198
- Credits: 3.00
This science of psychology course is a survey of multiple aspects of behavior and mental processes. It provides an overview of topics such as research methods, theoretical perspectives, learning, cognition, memory, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal psychology, physiological factors, social influences, and development.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following: