2019-2020 College Catalog 
    
    May 15, 2024  
HELP
2019-2020 College Catalog [Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Course Descriptions

* General education core courses in the Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS)
** Courses are listed in ACTS but are not general education core courses
 

Psychology
  

  • PSYC 2163 - Abnormal Psychology

    3 Credits
    Designed to survey the principle forms of abnormal behavior. Causes, symptoms, classification, treatment, and prevention will be addressed.

    Prerequisite: PSYC 1103 - General Psychology* .

    Typically Offered: Spring

Radiologic Technology
  

  • RAD 1002 - Radiographic Phlebotomy

    2 Credits
    Students become familiar with the equipment and procedures to collect blood samples, the proper approach to patients, and will practice techniques until proficient. The organization and operation of laboratories in a variety of institutions will be taught. This course will include venipuncture, venous anatomy, supplies and procedural techniques specific to the Radiography student per ARRT accreditation guidelines. This course is an introductory course. Upon completion, students are not awarded certificates nor can they sit for a national certification exam.

    Prerequisite: RAD 1303 - Introduction To Radiography, RAD 1404 - Radiographic Procedures I, RAD 1502 - Clinical Education I, or Instructor Permission

    Corequisite: RAD 1802 - Radiographic Exposure, RAD 1902 - Radiation Protection & Biology, RAD 1704 - Radiographic Procedures II, RAD 1512 - Clinical Education II, or Instructor Waiver

    Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • RAD 1303 - Introduction To Radiography

    3 Credits
    This course will consider important aspects of the profession of radiologic technology for the beginning radiologic technology student. Topics will include basic radiation protection, the history of radiologic technology, an overview of the profession, the production of radiographic images, patient care, and professional ethics and medico-legal considerations toward defining the role of the radiographer as a member of the health care team.

    Prerequisite: Completion of all program prerequisite courses (26 credit hours) with a grade of “C” or better

    Corequisite: RAD 1404 - Radiographic Procedures I, RAD 1502 - Clinical Education I

    Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • RAD 1404 - Radiographic Procedures I

    4 Credits
    This course is designed to give students a sound basis for the positioning of patients for radiographic procedures which demonstrate anatomical structures and organs of the body. This course includes: positioning nomenclature, positioning of the chest, abdomen, and upper extremities. This course provides precise and detailed information on the various positions and will be supplemented with instruction and application in the skills lab and clinical setting.

    Prerequisite: Completion of all program prerequisite courses (26 credit hours) with a grade of “C” or better.

    Corequisite: RAD 1404 - Radiographic Procedures I, RAD 1502 - Clinical Education I

    Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • RAD 1502 - Clinical Education I

    2 Credits
    This course is designed to orient the student Radiographer to the hospital setting and its procedures. Students learn through observation and assistance in the clinical setting. Students will begin practical experiences such as: the application of ethical conduct, patient care procedures involving physical and emotional needs, basic radiation protection principles, and assistance/observation of patient positioning and radiographic exposure.

    Prerequisite: Completion of all program prerequisite courses (26 credit hours) with a grade of “C” or better.

    Corequisite: RAD 1303 - Introduction To Radiography, RAD 1404 - Radiographic Procedures I

    Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • RAD 1512 - Clinical Education II

    2 Credits
    This course is a continuation of RAD 1502 Clinical Education I  and is designed to further the student’s proficiency in the clinical setting. The student will have the opportunity to apply theory in the clinical setting with emphasis on patient care procedures, exposure techniques, protection, and positioning.

    Prerequisite: RAD 1303 - Introduction To Radiography, RAD 1404 - Radiographic Procedures I, RAD 1502 - Clinical Education I

    Corequisite: RAD 1802 - Radiographic Exposure, RAD 1902 - Radiation Protection & Biology, RAD 1704 - Radiographic Procedures II, RAD 1002 - Radiographic Phlebotomy

    Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • RAD 1704 - Radiographic Procedures II

    4 Credits
    This course provides instruction in the radiographic positioning of structures and organs of the human body, and is a continuation of RAD 1404 - Radiographic Procedures I. Positioning includes lower extremities, hip, pelvis, cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar spine, sacrum, coccyx, and contrast studies. The course will provide precise and detailed information on positions and will be supplemented with instruction and application in the lab and clinical site.

    Prerequisite: RAD 1303 - Introduction To Radiography, RAD 1404 - Radiographic Procedures I, RAD 1502 - Clinical Education I

    Corequisite: RAD 1802 - Radiographic Exposure, RAD 1902 - Radiation Protection & Biology, RAD 1512 - Clinical Education II, RAD 1002 - Radiographic Phlebotomy

    Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • RAD 1802 - Radiographic Exposure

    2 Credits
    This course is designed to give students a sound basis for formulating exposure techniques needed to obtain the most accurate radiographs for patient diagnosis. Factors affecting radiographic quality, including density, contrast, detail and distortion will be discussed as well as automatic exposure controls, technique charts, image receptors, beam restricting devices, and grids.

    Prerequisite: RAD 1303 - Introduction To Radiography, RAD 1404 - Radiographic Procedures I, RAD 1502 - Clinical Education I

    Corequisite: RAD 1902 - Radiation Protection & Biology, RAD 1704 - Radiographic Procedures II, RAD 1512 - Clinical Education II, RAD 1002 - Radiographic Phlebotomy

    Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • RAD 1803 - Radiographic Procedures III

    3 Credits
    This course provides instruction in the radiographic positioning of structures and organs of the human body, and is a continuation of RAD 1704 - Radiographic Procedures II. Positioning for skull, facial bones, intravenous urography and the bony thorax are covered. The course shall provide precise and detailed information on the various positions and will be supplemented with instruction and application in the skills lab and clinical site. The skills lab will be held during the class period.

    Prerequisite: RAD 1802 - Radiographic Exposure, RAD 1902 - Radiation Protection & Biology, RAD 1704 - Radiographic Procedures II, RAD 1512 - Clinical Education II, RAD 1002 - Radiographic Phlebotomy

    Corequisite: RAD 2002 - Clinical Education III

    Typically Offered: Summer
  

  • RAD 1902 - Radiation Protection & Biology

    2 Credits
    This course provides information on radiation protection, basic interaction of radiation and matter and the biologic effects of ionizing radiation. Dose limits for human exposure to radiation and implementation of patient and personnel radiation protection practices are included.

    Prerequisite: RAD 1303 - Introduction To Radiography, RAD 1404 - Radiographic Procedures I, RAD 1502 - Clinical Education I

    Corequisite: RAD 1802 - Radiographic Exposure, RAD 1902 - Radiation Protection & Biology, RAD 1704 - Radiographic Procedures II, RAD 1512 - Clinical Education II, RAD 1002 - Radiographic Phlebotomy

    Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • RAD 2002 - Clinical Education III

    2 Credits
    This course is a continuation of RAD 1512 Clinical Education II  and is designed to further the student’s proficiency in the clinical setting. The student will perform supervised diagnostic procedures with refinement of experience gained in  RAD 1502 - Clinical Education I and RAD 1512 - Clinical Education II.

    Prerequisite: RAD 1802 - Radiographic Exposure, RAD 1902 - Radiation Protection & Biology, RAD 1704 - Radiographic Procedures II, RAD 1512 - Clinical Education II, RAD 1002 - Radiographic Phlebotomy

    Corequisite: RAD 1803 - Radiographic Procedures III

    Typically Offered: Summer
  

  • RAD 2302 - Radiation Physics

    2 Credits

    This course is the study of basic electricity to include magnetism, magnetic induction, and transformers. Students are introduced to the interactions of x-rays with matter, basic x-ray circuits, methods of rectification, construction of x-ray tubes, and methods of radiation detection and measurement.



    Prerequisite: RAD 1803 - Radiographic Procedures III, RAD 2002 - Clinical Education III

    Corequisite: RAD 2503 - Advanced Radiographic Procedures, RAD 2603 - Clinical Education IV

    Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • RAD 2503 - Advanced Radiographic Procedures

    3 Credits
    This course is intended to present an introduction to advanced radiographic procedures, and other special imaging modalities. These include invasive contrast and non-contrast procedures and the environment in which they are performed. Skills lab activities are integrated throughout the class period.

    Prerequisite: RAD 1803 - Radiographic Procedures III, RAD 2002 - Clinical Education III

    Corequisite: RAD 2302 - Radiation Physics, RAD 2603 - Clinical Education IV

    Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • RAD 2603 - Clinical Education IV

    3 Credits
    This course is a continuation of RAD 2002 Clinical Education III  and is designed to reinforce technical skills in fundamental radiographic procedures and to develop a better understanding of more intricate procedures. Emphasis is placed on patient care, application of radiation protection principles, medical ethics, and exposure factor principles.

    Prerequisite: RAD 1803 - Radiographic Procedures III, RAD 2002 - Clinical Education III

    Corequisite: RAD 2503 - Advanced Radiographic Procedures, RAD 2302 - Radiation Physics

    Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • RAD 2703 - Clinical Education V

    3 Credits
    This course is a continuation of RAD 2603 Clinical Education IV  and is designed to refine technical skills in trauma and portable radiography and to progress towards completion of the students final clinical competencies.

    Prerequisite: AD 2503 - Advanced Radiographic Procedures, RAD 2302 - Radiation Physics, RAD 2603 - Clinical Education IV

    Corequisite: RAD 2803 - Radiographic Pathology, RAD 2902 - Image Quality And Processing

    Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • RAD 2803 - Radiographic Pathology

    3 Credits
    This course will provide a general overview of diseases. This will include an introduction to pathology and associated terminology, description of specific disease, radiographic appearance, methods of detection, and treatment methods. The course will include review of appropriate radiographs.

    Prerequisite: RAD 2503 - Advanced Radiographic Procedures, RAD 2302 - Radiation Physics. RAD 2603 - Clinical Education IV

    Corequisite: RAD 2902 - Image Quality And Processing, RAD 2703 - Clinical Education V

    Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • RAD 2901 - Clinical Education VI

    1 Credits
    This course is a continuation of RAD 2703 Clinical Education V  and is designed to finalize technical skills in all areas of clinical education. Radiographic procedures are performed with limited supervision in order to refine experiences gained in RAD 1502 - Clinical Education I,  RAD 1512 - Clinical Education II,  RAD 2002 - Clinical Education III,  RAD 2603 - Clinical Education IV, and  RAD 2703 - Clinical Education V. All competencies must be completed.

    Prerequisite: RAD 2803 - Radiographic Pathology, RAD 2902 - Image Quality And Processing, RAD 2703 - Clinical Education V

    Corequisite: RAD 2913 - Radiographic Seminar

    Typically Offered: Summer
  

  • RAD 2902 - Image Quality And Processing

    2 Credits
    This course will provide information on image processing and quality assurance. This course will focus on digital radiography systems and picture archiving and communication systems (PACS).

    Prerequisite: RAD 2503 - Advanced Radiographic Procedures, RAD 2302 - Radiation Physics, RAD 2603 - Clinical Education IV

    Corequisite: RAD 2803 - Radiographic Pathology, RAD 2703 - Clinical Education V

    Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • RAD 2913 - Radiographic Seminar

    3 Credits
    This course provides an overview of the course materials presented throughout the program. Students will perform simulated registry examinations to prepare for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registry examination taken at the completion of the program.

    Prerequisite: RAD 2803 Radiographic Pathology, RAD 2902 Image Quality and Processing, RAD 2703 Clinical Education V

    Corequisite: RAD 2901 - Clinical Education VI

    Typically Offered: Summer

Reading
  

  • LAD 9040 - Reading, Writing, and Computing Essentials

    0 Credits
    This course teaches/reviews skills in the following areas: NPC LMS experience, reading and writing comprehension, and college-readiness training in basic computer and financial literacy.

    Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score

    Pre or Corequisite: ORT 1000 Student LMS Training  

    Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020

Respiratory Therapy
  

  • RESP 1103 - Foundations of Respiratory Care

    3 Credits
    The course provides the student with the foundations of respiratory care.  Course topics include the profession, roles and responsibilities of the respiratory therapist in today’s health care environment and scientific principles guiding the practice of respiratory care.  Content includes infection control, pharmacology for respiratory care, pulmonary function testing and interpretation, physics for respiratory care, medical records, protocols and computer applications.  Didactic/Lab. Lab fee.

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the NPC Respiratory Care Program, BIOL 2224 Anatomy And Physiology I, BIOL 2234 Anatomy And Physiology II, MATH 1123 College Algebra, CHEM 1104 Chemistry For Non-Majors or CHEM 1204 General Chemistry I, BIOL 2244 Microbiology.

    Corequisite: RESP 1104 Cardio-pulmonary Anatomy & Physiology; RESP 1114 Cardiopulmonary Assessment & Diagnostics. Didactic/ lab.

    Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • RESP 1104 - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

    4 Credits
    This course provides an in-depth study of coronary and pulmonary anatomy and physiology with focus on the adult patient. Emphasis is on the heart-lung relationship within the context of ventilation, gas exchange physiology, acid-base regulation, exercise, and cardiopulmonary compensatory mechanisms. Additional content explores the cardiovascular and renal systems as they relate to cardiopulmonary function. Didactic only.

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the NPC Respiratory Care Program, BIOL 2224 Anatomy And Physiology I, BIOL 2234 Anatomy And Physiology II, CHEM 1104 Chemistry For Non-Majors or CHEM 1204 General Chemistry I, BIOL 2244 Microbiology, MATH 1123 College Algebra

    Corequisite: RESP 1103 Foundations of Respiratory Care, RESP 1114 Cardiopulmonary Assessment & DiagnosticsDidactic only.

    Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • RESP 1113 - Pulmonary Disease

    3 Credits
    This course will introduce the student to the various respiratory disease processes and their clinical manifestations through review of patient data, clinical presentation, basic laboratory tests and respiratory testing data. Emphasis will be on the role of the respiratory therapist in the assessment, recognition, and treatment of common pulmonary diseases.

    Prerequisite: RESP 1103 Foundations of Respiratory Care, RESP 1104 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology, and RESP 1114 Cardiopulmonary Assessment & Diagnostics

    Corequisite: RESP 2114 Critical Respiratory Care; RESP 1124 Respiratory Equipment & Therapeutics; RESP 2222 Adjunctive & Specialty CareDidactic only.

    Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • RESP 1114 - Cardiopulmonary Assessment & Diagnostics

    4 Credits
    This course provides content that prepares the student for the patient care encounter.  Content focuses on interviewing and assessment skills including data collection and analysis from a variety of subjective and objective sources. The student is introduced to various diagnostic equipment and testing procedures. The role of the Respiratory Therapist as a member of the Rapid Response Team is covered.  Didactic/lab. Lab fee.

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the NPC Respiratory Care Program, BIOL 2224 Anatomy And Physiology I, BIOL 2234 Anatomy And Physiology II , MATH 1123 College Algebra, CHEM 1104 Chemistry For Non-Majors or CHEM 1204 General Chemistry I, BIOL 2244 Microbiology.

    Corequisite: RESP 1103 Foundations of Respiratory Care, RESP 1104 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology. Didactic/lab.

    Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • RESP 1124 - Respiratory Equipment & Basic Therapeutics

    4 Credits
    This course introduces the student to equipment and basic principles of physics used in the delivery, management, and evaluation of respiratory care in a variety of practice settings. Content includes focus areas of medical gas therapy, infection control, airway management, bronchial hygiene, and safe transport. Students are introduced to principles governing the safe initiation and management of mechanical ventilation along with alternative ventilator and sleep devices. Lab fee.

    Prerequisite: RESP 1103 Foundations of Respiratory Care; RESP 1104 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology; RESP 1114 Cardiopulmonary Assessment & Diagnostics

    Corequisite: RESP 1113 Cardio-Pulmonary Disease; RESP 2222 Adjunctive & Specialty Respiratory Care; RESP 1124 Respiratory Equipment & Therapeutics. Didactic and Lab.

    Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • RESP 2103 - Applications of Respiratory Care

    3 Credits
    This course allows for reinforcement and application of previously learned knowledge, skills, and attitudes relevant to the practice of quality respiratory care. Emphasis will be on the development of critical thinking skills, clinical judgment and effective decision-making that will promote positive patient outcomes.  Students will be given opportunities to further explore both acute and chronic respiratory diseases and disorders from a problem-based/case study learning approach, developing, evaluating, and modifying respiratory plans of care. Didactic only.

    Prerequisite: RESP 2143 Practicum I

    Corequisite: RESP 2234 Clinical Practicum II; RESP 2112 Resuscitation TechniquesDidactic only.

    Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • RESP 2112 - Resuscitation Techniques

    2 Credits
    This course will address the knowledge, skills, and values associated with neonatal, pediatric, and adult life support techniques. Students will become certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), neonatal advanced life support (NALS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS). Lab only. Lab fee.

    Prerequisite: RESP 2143 Practicum I

    Corequisite: RESP 2234 Clinical Practicum II; RESP 2103 Applications of Respiratory CareLab only.

    Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • RESP 2114 - Critical Respiratory Care

    4 Credits
    This course provides students with knowledge and skills in preparation for delivering respiratory care to the critically ill patient in the critical care environment. The student will have the opportunity to further refine assessment skills and application of previous learning. Students will build on knowledge and skill sets relevant to initiation, management, and evaluation of effectiveness, and discontinuation of various respiratory therapeutics including mechanical ventilation. Didactic & Lab. Lab fee.

    Prerequisite: RESP 1103 Foundations of Respiratory Care; RESP 1104 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology; RESP 1114 Cardiopulmonary Assessment & Diagnostics

    Corequisite: RESP 1113 Cardio-Pulmonary Disease; RESP 2222 Adjunctive & Specialty Respiratory Care; RESP 1124 Respiratory Equipment & Therapeutics. Didactic & Lab.

    Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • RESP 2143 - Clinical Practicum I

    3 Credits
    This course provides students the opportunity to apply previous learning, principles of physics, anatomy and physiology, acid-base knowledge in lab simulation and a clinical care setting. Principles of interdisciplinary team and patient written and oral communication will also be emphasized. Lab/Hospital.

    Prerequisite: RESP 2114 Respiratory Care; RESP 1113 Cardio-pulmonary Disease; RESP 1124 Respiratory Equipment & Therapeutics; RESP 2222 Adjunctive & Specialty Respiratory Care

    Corequisite: None

    Typically Offered: Summer
  

  • RESP 2221 - Professional Development

    1 Credits
    This course is designed to prepare the student to interact with prospective employers in a professional manner to facilitate successful employment as a respiratory therapist in a variety of practice settings. Course content will prepare the student for the NBRC self-assessment evaluation exam and also for the NBRC advanced practice examination process. Didactic and Lab. Lab fee.

    Prerequisite: RESP 2234 Clinical Practicum II; RESP 2103 Applications of Resp. Care; RESP 2112 Resuscitation Techniques

    Corequisite: RESP 2224 Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care, RESP 2235 Clinical Practicum II. Didactic and Lab.

    Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • RESP 2222 - Adjunctive & Specialty Respiratory Care

    2 Credits
    This course will prepare the student to deliver patient education/ health education to facilitate health promotion and disease prevention. Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation from historical and scientific perspectives is introduced. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in the focus areas of pulmonary rehabilitation, home care, and various sub-specialty areas of respiratory care. The role of the respiratory therapist in disaster response is explored. Didactic and Lab. Lab fee.

    Prerequisite: RESP 1103 Foundations of Respiratory Care; RESP 1104 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology; RESP 1114 Cardiopulmonary Assessment & Diagnostics

    Corequisite: RESP 2114 Respiratory Critical care; RESP1113 Cardio-pulmonary Disease; RESP1124 Respiratory Equipment & Therapeutics. Didactic and Lab.

    Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • RESP 2224 - Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care

    4 Credits
    This course introduces concepts of human growth and development of the fetus, neonate, and pediatric patient relevant to the practice of the respiratory therapist. Mastery of content will equip the student with the knowledge and skills to safely deliver respiratory care to the neonatal/pediatric patient experiencing common neonatal/pediatric disorders. Focus will be on assessment of cardiopulmonary status, delivery and monitoring of therapeutics, and evaluation of responses.  Didactic only.

    Prerequisite: RESP 2234 Clinical Practicum II; RESP 2103 Applications of Respiratory Care; RESP 2112 Resuscitation Techniques

    Corequisite: RESP 2221 Professional Development, RESP 2235 Clinical Practicum IIIDidactic only.

    Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • RESP 2234 - Clinical Practicum II

    4 Credits
    A progression of Clinical Practicum I, this course provides students the opportunity to further apply principles of physics, pulmonary anatomy and physiology, acid base, and a more expanded knowledge base and skill set in a clinical care setting. Students will competently initiate, deliver, monitor, evaluate effectiveness, and modify respiratory plans of care and respiratory therapeutics. This course also allows students to apply knowledge, skills, and behaviors to the practice of the respiratory therapist in alternate sites. Sites may include long-term care facilities, hospice, physician offices, sub-acute care specialty units, pulmonary rehabilitation, the home, and sleep labs. Students will further refine oral and written communication with patients, families, and the health care team. Lab/Hospital. 

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of RESP 2143 Clinical Practicum I

    Corequisite: RESP2103 Applications of Respiratory Care; RESP2112 Resuscitation TechniquesLab/Hospital.

    Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • RESP 2235 - Clinical Practicum III

    5 Credits
    A progression of Clinical Practicum II, this course provides students the opportunity to further synthesize all respiratory care learning, principles of physics, pulmonary anatomy and physiology, acid-base, and a more expanded knowledge base and critical care skill set to care for complex medical patients across the life span in clinical care settings including patients on mechanical ventilation in critical care units. Students will competently initiate, deliver, monitor, evaluate effectiveness, and modify respiratory plans of care and respiratory therapeutics. Students will further refine oral and written communication with patients, families, and the health care team. Lab/Hospital.

    Prerequisite: RESP 2234 Clinical Practicum II; RESP 2103 Applications of Respiratory Care; RESP 2112 Resuscitation Techniques

    Corequisite: RESP 2221 Professional Development; RESP 2224 Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory CareLab/Hospital.

    Typically Offered: Spring

Science
  

  • SCI XXX1 - Background & Strategies in Pre-Health

    1 Credits
    Course under development for Spring 2020

  

  • SCI 1201 - Background & Strategies in Pre-Health

    1 Credits
    Required of all declared SAU Pre-Health Biochemistry and Biology majors in their first year. This is an orientation course acquainting students with their peers, chemistry and biology faculty, the various chemistry and biology courses in the program, research opportunities, and other issues pertinent to students majoring in these degree paths. Topics will include advising and scheduling, faculty expectations, laboratory safety, research opportunities, and career planning and networking.

    Prerequisite: Declared major in SAU Pre-Health transfer degree

    Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020

Sociology
  

  • SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology*

    3 Credits
    This course is designed to introduce students to various sociological issues and theory. Sociology is the study of society. Societal issues include the following: family, medicine, deviance, education, culture, inequality, and others. The course will investigate sociological forces from a scientific approach. Research methods are vital to understanding social behavior.

    ACTS Equivalent Course Number: SOCI 1013

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • SOC 2113 - Cultural Diversity

    3 Credits
    This course will provide students with the tools to cope in the modern world, in which cultural sensitivity and empathy are necessary skills for employees, particularly in the social services and counseling fields. Students will learn to work within multi-racial, multi-ethnic environments, with co-workers of different faith, age, sexual orientation, and cultural perspective

    ACTS Equivalent Course Number: NONE

  

  • SOC 2203 - Social Problems*

    3 Credits
    This course is designed to introduce students to global social problems. Various social problems will be defined, explained, and described in reference to the situation. Some social problems will be Macro (unemployment, poverty, crime, etc.) and other problems will be Micro (drug abuse, sexual behavior, wellbeing). Topics studied are based on empirical research.

    ACTS Equivalent Course Number: SOCI 2013

    Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • SOC 2223 - Introduction to Social Work

    3 Credits
    Introduction to Social Work focuses on major concepts and principles of professional social work, including: the development of social welfare; the history of social work; the knowledge, skills, and value base of social work; models of social work methods; and current social work practice applications. This course looks at the basis of knowledge for theories of human rights, social justice, and diversity. The course Introduction to Social Work lays a foundation for social worker’s professional entry into both public and private, profit and non-profit arenas.

    Prerequisite: SOC 1103 Introduction to Sociology  

    Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • SOC 2233 - Interviewing Skills and Practice

    3 Credits
    This course examines the theoretical basis of interviewing and represents that initial introduction in the development of effective counseling skills for social workers, addiction counselors, human services personnel, or any professional engaged in helping those seeking behavior change.   Philosophies and methodologies utilized in interviewing practices will be studied.  The course will explore person-centered, evidenced based interview techniques that develops skills and knowledge applicable to any population group regardless of cultural, social, and religious background.


Spanish Language
  

  • SPAN 1103 - Beginning Spanish I*

    3 Credits
    Beginning Spanish I is an introductory course for students with little or no previous knowledge of the language. This course is designed to develop the four basic language skills in Spanish: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is placed on basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and cultural aspects of the language.

    ACTS Equivalent Course Number: SPAN 1013

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  

  • SPAN 1113 - Beginning Spanish II*

    3 Credits
    Beginning Spanish II is a continuation of Beginning Spanish I. This is a course designed to continue the development of the four basic language skills in Spanish: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is placed on basic to advanced vocabulary, grammatical structures, and cultural aspects of the language.

    Prerequisite: SPAN 1103-Beginning Spanish I or equivalent.

    ACTS Equivalent Course Number: SPAN 1023

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  

  • SPAN 2113 - Intermediate Spanish I*

    3 Credits
    Intermediate Spanish I is an intermediate language course designed to expand student’s proficiency in the four language skills in Spanish: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis will be placed on reading, writing, and discussing in Spanish along with expanding cultural knowledge. The course will also include the review and perfection of advanced grammatical structures.

    Prerequisite: SPAN 1113 - Beginning Spanish II*  or equivalent.

    ACTS Equivalent Course Number: SPAN 2013

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  

  • SPAN 2123 - Intermediate Spanish II*

    3 Credits
    Intermediate Spanish II is a continuation of SPAN 2113 - Intermediate Spanish I*  and is designed to expand student’s proficiency in the four language skills in Spanish: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis will be placed on reading, writing, and discussing in Spanish along with expanding cultural knowledge. The course will continue the review and perfection of advanced grammatical structures.

    Prerequisite: SPAN 2113 - Intermediate Spanish I*  or equivalent.

    ACTS Equivalent Course Number: SPAN 2023

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Speech
  

  • SPCH 1103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking*

    3 Credits
    This course is designed to enhance the student’s ability to communicate through the study of theory and practice of communication in interpersonal, small group, and public speaking settings. It emphasizes proficiency in speech organization, speech delivery, critical thinking and listening applications. The course will be taught using the lecture-forum method. All students are expected to participate in classroom activities and discussions.

    ACTS Equivalent Course Number: SPCH 1003

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Supervisory Management
  

  • SUPM 1123 - Introduction To Supervision

    3 Credits
    Designed to give first-line supervisors and students an overview of the field of industrial supervision. Topics include techniques and procedures of general supervision, duties and responsibilities of the foreman, and employer/employee relationships. Attention is given to quality control, accounting, safety, and industrial engineering.

    Typically Offered: Spring

Technical Mathematics
  

  • TECM 1103 - Technical Math I

    3 Credits
    This course covers ratio and proportion, measurement, estimation, interpretation of graphs, basic algebra, formula rearrangement, basic geometry, basic trigonometry, and their application to technical problems.

    Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score  

    Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020
  

  • TECM 1111 - Foundations of Technical Math

    1 Credits
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Welding Technology
  

  • WLD 1114 - Pipe Welding I

    4 Credits
    In this course, students will learn the basic welding and fabrication process as they apply to layout structure, pipe angles, various pipe fits and cutting procedures. Curriculum for this course is based on the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) guidelines. (1 - 6 - 4)

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • WLD 1124 - Pipe Welding II

    4 Credits
    This course is a continuation of WLD 1114 Pipe Welding I. This course covers further the welding and fabrication processes related to welding and pipefitting. Curriculum for this course is based on the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) guidelines. Prerequisite: Pipe Welding I.  (1 - 6 - 4)
     

    Prerequisite: WLD 1114 - Pipe Welding I  

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • WLD 1218 - Introduction to Welding/SMAW

    8 Credits
    In this course, students will cover shop safety, tool and equipment identification and learn basic welding techniques in shielded arc metal welding, including cutting with oxyfuel equipment, electrode classification and testing welds using destructive and non-destructive methods. The lab portion of the course will provide opportunities for students to apply knowledge from theory based classes to practical exercises. This course covers the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum for Welding Level One. (3 lecture - 10 lab - 8 credits)

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • WLD 1228 - GMAW (MIG Welding)

    8 Credits
    This course is designed for students to gain practical knowledge of MIG/Flux core Dual Shield welding and associated tasks necessary for a Commercial/Industrial environment. The course incorporates the principles of MIG welding, Oxygen/Acetylene cutting of metals and preparation of various weld joints, and general welding test positions. This course will assist students in the fundamentals of welding and general shop safety. Curriculum for this course is based on the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) accredited welding guidelines.

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • WLD 1238 - GTAW (TIG Welding)

    8 Credits
    In this course, students will study the gas tungsten arc welding process. The student will use equipment to perform various welds in all positions. Labs will provide opportunities for students to practice the GTAW process. This course covers the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum for Welding Level Two. (3 - 10 - 8)
     

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • WLD 1248 - Layout & Fabrication

    8 Credits
    In this course, students will learn to fit together structured steel by using various formulas to develop angles of cut and fit. The student will learn various blueprint reading concepts, systems of measurement and proper use of tools. Curriculum for this course is based on the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) guidelines. (3 - 10 - 8)
     

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • WLD 2113 - Welding Internship

    3 Credits
    Welding Technology students will receive on-the-job training associated with the welding area to reinforce classroom instruction. Supervision will be provided by the classroom instructor in conjunction with the internship site personnel.

    Prerequisite: Instructor permission

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Elective
  

  • Elective 0001 - AA Elective

    1 Credits
    Any college-level course selected from any discipline area, including career and technical areas. 

  

  • Elective 0001 - AA Elective (1)

    1 Credits
    Any college-level course selected from any discipline area, including career and technical areas.

  

  • Elective 0001 - AA Elective (2)

    1 Credits
    Any college-level course selected from any discipline area, including career and technical areas.

  

  • Elective 0001 - Elective

    1 Credits
    You may choose any course that would normally be taken as part of an Arkansas state supported university baccalaureate degree. Check the Arkansas College Transfer System available on line at acts.adhe.edu or speak with an advisor at the senior institution you plan to attend to be certain the course will transfer.

  

  • Elective 0001 - General Education Directed Elective

    3-4 Credits
    A general education directed elective is any course within the general education categories:  English/Communication, Mathematics, Lab Sciences, Fine Arts/Humanities, and Social Sciences.

  

  • Elective 0002 - AA Elective

    2 Credits
    Any college-level course selected from any discipline area, including career and technical areas.

  

  • Elective 0002 - Elective

    2 Credits
    You may choose any course that would normally be taken as part of an Arkansas state supported university baccalaureate degree. Check the Arkansas College Transfer System available on line at acts.adhe.edu or speak with an advisor at the senior institution you plan to attend to be certain the course will transfer.

  

  • Elective 0002 - General Education Directed Elective

    3-4 Credits
    A general education directed elective is any course within the general education categories:  English/Communication, Mathematics, Lab Sciences, Fine Arts/Humanities, and Social Sciences.

  

  • Elective 0003 - AA Elective

    3 Credits
    Any college-level course selected from any discipline area, including career and technical areas. 

  

  • Elective 0003 - AA Elective (1)

    3 Credits
    Any college-level course selected from any discipline area, including career and technical areas.

  

  • Elective 0003 - AA Elective (2)

    3 Credits
    Any college-level course selected from any discipline area, including career and technical areas. 

  

  • Elective 0003 - AA Elective (3)

    3 Credits
    Any college-level course selected from any discipline area, including career and technical areas.

  

  • Elective 0003 - Elective

    3 Credits
    You may choose any course that would normally be taken as part of an Arkansas state supported university baccalaureate degree. Check the Arkansas College Transfer System available on line at acts.adhe.edu or speak with an advisor at the senior institution you plan to attend to be certain the course will transfer.

  

  • Elective 0003 - Elective(1)

    3 Credits
    You may choose any course that would normally be taken as part of an Arkansas state supported university baccalaureate degree. Check the Arkansas College Transfer System available on line at acts.adhe.edu or speak with an advisor at the senior institution you plan to attend to be certain the course will transfer.

  

  • Elective 0003 - Elective(2)

    3 Credits
    You may choose any course that would normally be taken as part of an Arkansas state supported university baccalaureate degree. Check the Arkansas College Transfer System available on line at acts.adhe.edu or speak with an advisor at the senior institution you plan to attend to be certain the course will transfer.

  

  • Elective 0003 - Elective(3)

    3 Credits
    You may choose any course that would normally be taken as part of an Arkansas state supported university baccalaureate degree. Check the Arkansas College Transfer System available on line at acts.adhe.edu or speak with an advisor at the senior institution you plan to attend to be certain the course will transfer. 

  

  • Elective 0003 - English/Communication

    3 Credits

    You may choose any English/Communication course that would normally be taken as part of an Arkansas state supported university baccalaureate degree. Check the Arkansas College Transfer System available on line at acts.adhe.edu or speak with an advisor at the senior institution you plan to attend to be certain the course will transfer.  An NPC Advisor can also guide you in this selection.

     

  

  • Elective 0003 - Fine Arts/Humanities

    3 Credits

    You may choose any Fine Arts/Humanities course that would normally be taken as part of an Arkansas state supported university baccalaureate degree. Check the Arkansas College Transfer System available on line at acts.adhe.edu or speak with an advisor at the senior institution you plan to attend to be certain the course will transfer. An NPC Advisor can also help you with this selection.

    Choose ACTS courses from these disciplines:  ART, ENG, MUS, PHIL, SPAN, TART

  

  • Elective 0003 - General Education

    3 Credits
  

  • Elective 0003 - General Education Directed Elective

    3-4 Credits
    A general education directed elective is any course within the general education categories:  English/Communication, Mathematics, Lab Sciences, Fine Arts/Humanities, and Social Sciences.

  

  • Elective 0003 - General Education Elective

    3 Credits
    You may choose any course(s) that would normally be taken as part of an Arkansas state supported university baccalaureate degree. Check the Arkansas College Transfer System available on line at acts.adhe.edu or speak with an advisor at the senior institution you plan to attend to be certain the course will transfer.   

  

  • Elective 0003 - Liberal Arts Elective

    3 Credits
    Any Liberable Arts courses listed in the Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) that has NOT been used to fulfill any other category.

  

  • Elective 0003 - Mathematics

    3 Credits

    You may choose any Mathematics course that would normally be taken as part of an Arkansas state supported university baccalaureate degree. Check the Arkansas College Transfer System available on line at acts.adhe.edu or speak with an advisor at the senior institution you plan to attend to be certain the course will transfer.  An NPC Advisor can also help you with this selection.

    Choose ACTS courses from these disciplines:  MATH

  

  • Elective 0003 - Social Sciences

    3 Credits

    You may choose any Social Sciences course that would normally be taken as part of an Arkansas state supported university baccalaureate degree. Check the Arkansas College Transfer System available on line at acts.adhe.edu or speak with an advisor at the senior institution you plan to attend to be certain the course will transfer. An NPC Advisor can also help you with this selection.

    Choose ACTS courses from these disciplines: ANTH, CRJ, ECON, HIST, PSYC, SOC

  

  • Elective 0004 - AA Elective

    4 Credits
    Any college-level course selected from any discipline area, including career and technical areas.

  

  • Elective 0004 - Elective (4)

    4 Credits
    You may choose any course that would normally be taken as part of an Arkansas state supported university baccalaureate degree. Check the Arkansas College Transfer System available on line at acts.adhe.edu or speak with an advisor at the senior institution you plan to attend to be certain the course will transfer.  

  

  • Elective 0004 - General Electives

    4 Credits
    You may choose any course(s) that would normally be taken as part of an Arkansas state supported university baccalaureate degree. Check the Arkansas College Transfer System available on line at acts.adhe.edu or speak with an advisor at the senior institution you plan to attend to be certain the course will transfer.  

  

  • Elective 0004 - Lab Sciences

    4 Credits

    You may choose any Life Science or Physical Science course with a lab component that would normally be taken as part of an Arkansas state supported university baccalaureate degree. Check the Arkansas College Transfer System available on line at acts.adhe.edu or speak with an advisor at the senior institution you plan to attend to be certain the course will transfer.  An NPC Advisor can also help you with this selection.

    Choose ACTS courses from these disciplines:  BIOL, CHEM, ESCI, GEOG, GEOL, PHYS

  

  • Elective 0005 - General Education Electives

    5 Credits

    You may choose any course(s) that would normally be taken as part of an Arkansas state supported university baccalaureate degree. Check the Arkansas College Transfer System available on line at acts.adhe.edu or speak with an advisor at the senior institution you plan to attend to be certain the course will transfer.  An NPC Advisor can help you with this selection.

    Choose any ACTS course or courses to complete the minimum 60 hours required for an Associate of Arts degree.

  

  • Elective 0203 - AA Elective

    2-3 Credits
    Any college-level course selected from any discipline area, including career and technical areas. 

  

  • Elective 1002 - Transfer Elective

    2 Credits
    Based on your Transfer Program (consult the NPU Transfer Advisor) choose course from the NPC ACTS Transfer Courses   list.

  

  • Elective 1004 - Transfer Elective

    4 Credits
    Based on your Transfer Program (consult the NPU Transfer Advisor) choose a course from the NPC ACTS Transfer Courses  list.

  

  • Elective 1011 - Transfer Elective

    1 Credits
    Based on your Transfer Program (consult the NPU Transfer Advisor) choose course from the NPC ACTS Transfer Courses   list. 

  

  • Elective 1013 - Transfer Elective

    3 Credits
    Based on your Transfer Program (consult the NPU Transfer Advisor) choose course from the NPC ACTS Transfer Courses   list. 

  

  • Elective 1021 - Transfer Elective

    1 Credits
    Based on your Transfer Program (consult the NPU Transfer Advisor) choose course from the NPC ACTS Transfer Courses  list. 

  

  • Elective 1023 - Transfer Elective

    3 Credits
    Based on your Transfer Program (consult the NPU Transfer Advisor) choose course from the NPC ACTS Transfer Courses  list. 

  

  • Elective 1033 - Transfer Elective

    3 Credits
    Based on your Transfer Program (consult the NPU Transfer Advisor) choose course from the NPC ACTS Transfer Courses  list. 

  

  • Elective 1043 - Transfer Elective

    3 Credits
    Based on your Transfer Program (consult the NPU Transfer Advisor) choose course from the NPC ACTS Transfer Courses  list. 

  

  • Elective 1053 - Transfer Elective

    3 Credits
    Based on your Transfer Program (consult the NPU Transfer Advisor) choose course from the NPC ACTS Transfer Courses  list. 

  

  • ELECTIVES - - -

    - Credits

Foreign Language
  

  • FOREIGN LANGUAGE - - -

    3 Credits
    Depending on degree requirements, Foreign Language courses may include:
    FREN 1103 Beginning French I* or FREN 1113 Beginning French II* or SPAN 1103 Beginning Spanish I* or SPAN 1113 Beginning Spanish II* or SPAN 2113 Intermediate Spanish I* or SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II*

  

  • FOREIGN LANGUAGE 1 - - -

    3 Credits

    Foreign Language 1 is the first course listed when more than one Foreign Language course is required.

    Depending on degree requirements, Foreign Language courses may include:
    FREN 1103 Beginning French I* or FREN 1113 Beginning French II* or SPAN 1103 Beginning Spanish I* or SPAN 1113 Beginning Spanish II* or SPAN 2113 Intermediate Spanish I* or SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II*

  

  • FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2 - - -

    3 Credits

    Foreign Language 2 is the second course listed when more than one Foreign Language course is required.

    Depending on degree requirements, Foreign Language courses may include:
    FREN 1103 Beginning French I* or FREN 1113 Beginning French II* or SPAN 1103 Beginning Spanish I* or SPAN 1113 Beginning Spanish II* or SPAN 2113 Intermediate Spanish I* or SPAN 2123 Intermediate Spanish II*


Fine Arts
  

  • FINE ARTS - - -

    3 Credits

    Depending on degree requirements, Fine Arts courses may include:

    ART 1593 Art Appreciation* or MUS 1213 Music Appreciation* or ENG 2393 Creative Writing* or PHIL 1123 Introduction to Philosophy*

 

Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  President’s Welcome Letter
  Student Handbook
  Accreditation
  Academic Policies
  Academic Calendar
  Class Schedules
  Final Exam Schedules

  Majors and Degrees
  Degrees by Type
  Degrees by Transfer University

  Graduation Maps (Semester Plans)

  Course Descriptions
  Course Requirements
  Transfer Courses

  ► APPLY NOW ◄
  Financial Aid
  My Portfolio