Public Speaking

Course Length: Semester

Credits: 2.5 Credits

Early College Program Course

This course teaches the oral communication skills students need in order to accomplish their college and career goals. All students address the class in talks designed to inform, persuade, and instruct. They also explore interviewing strategies; giving and using feedback; group discussion rules and roles, and the impact of culture, gender, and politics on communication. Students submit weekly logs chronicling their responses to readings and films as well as their own selected speaking/listening Experience.

Intro to Computers & Computing

Credits: 2.5 Credits

Early College Program Course

This course introduces beginning students to computers and the latest application software. The course includes the history of computers, information processing, file management, discussion of hardware and software, operating systems and utility programs, and the Internet. The laboratory component includes Microsoft Office XP (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

College Student Success:

Course Length: 1 Week Seminar

Credits: 1

Credit Early College Program Course Helps students acquire the skills and perspective they need in order to simultaneously succeed in college and prepare for careers. Students explore the cultures of college and the workplace with an emphasis on the role of communication skills, credentials, and research techniques in each. Time and stress management are also considered. Students submit weekly journals on assigned topics. In addition, they participate in small group discussions and seminars, investigate the support services available in the College and community, and prepare job search portfolios.