HVAC1128 - Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Design and InstallationCredits: 5 (2/3/0)
This course includes an overview of various heating controls and appliances. Topics will include blueprints as applied to estimating heating and cooling loads; gas piping as installed in residential and light commercial jobs; safe heating, ventilating and air conditioning practices; various venting codes and requirements; and the sizing of furnaces, duct work and piping.
GDTC2231 - Design PortfolioCredits: 3 (2/1/0)
This course focuses on planning, creating and assembling an industry-ready graphic design portfolio. Students will each develop a plan to work toward their individual portfolio goals. Branding oneself for the job search process will be covered, and students will be assigned self-promotional projects for this purpose. Multiple assignments will provide the opportunity for students to practice presenting their portfolios to large and small groups.
MKTG2292 - Supervised Occupational ExperienceCredits: 3 (0/0/3)
This class is designed to provide students with an opportunity to explore career paths in the business field while gaining practical work experience. Emphasis will be placed on tailoring the experience to enhance an individual student's professional and personal skills. This class is designed for maximum flexibility so the experience is meaningful for the student and of benefit to the participating business or organization. This experiential learning allows students to gain insight into one or more careers through job shadowing, service learning, volunteering, externships, event planning, work experience or a combination of these options. This class will include career exploration information as well as work experience to help students clarify their values, personal goals and career interests.
ELEC2220 - Electrician InternshipCredits: 3 (0/0/3)
This course provides the student with the opportunity to work for an electrician or in another approved electrical setting. The student will experience working at the job site with other employees and under various working conditions.
CPTR2250 - IT Supervised Occupational ExperienceCredits: 3 (0/0/3)
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to explore career paths in the information technology field while gaining practical work experience. Emphasis will be placed on the individual student's skills. This experiential learning allows the student to gain insight into one or more careers through job shadowing, service learning, volunteering, externships, work experience or a combination of these options. This class will provide career exploration information as well as work experience to help students identify their career goals and personal interests.
SOMM2300 - Social Media CampaignsCredits: 3 (2/1/0)
In this course, students will apply their accumulated knowledge and skills to produce integrated social media campaigns. Campaign projects will involve activities that are designed to imitate industry practices and processes, allowing students to experiment with the tools they'll use on the job. Students will independently complete research and planning, produce original content and analyze the results of their campaign following its completion.
GDTC2258 - Graphic Design Professional PracticesCredits: 3 (2/1/0)
This course addresses the professional practice of graphic design technology and covers interviewing skills, presentation techniques, freelance business operation, proposals and management, resume and cover letter writing, job research/job offer and portfolio preparation.
PDEV1102 - Contemporary Career SearchCredits: 1 (0/1/0)
This course covers such contemporary career topics as employer expectations, job market trends and networking, and various aspects of the employment search process including legal and ethical issues. To apply their knowledge of the employment process, students develop resumes, letters and applications, as well as identify and use effective interviewing techniques. This course emphasizes a comprehensive knowledge of career processes that will serve students throughout their working lives.
BLDG1114 - Blueprint Reading ICredits: 2 (2/0/0)
This course provides the student with a working knowledge of blueprints and specifications. The student gains an understanding of blueprints, then interprets and applies this knowledge to job situations.
HRES2254 - Human Resource Competency EvaluationCredits: 3 (2/1/0)
This course reviews and reinforces the principles covered in the Human Resource program through the development of simulated activities related to program outcomes. Students will demonstrate the skills needed in conducting an effective job search.