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classes that introduce the rich culture, history, environment, and Spanish language
of Costa Rica. As with all International studies programs at MCC, students are
expected to share what they have learned with the college community upon
completion of the course.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral
Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives.
Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credits in a degree program at MCC.
General Education Electives: Humanities, Social Science or Behavioral Science
elective.
Note: This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education
Requirement.
couples in which one or both partners are recovering, collaterals of substance
abusers, and adult children of substance abusers. Topics covered will include
techniques for group leaders in establishing groups, how to overcome defenses and
roadblocks in the group setting, and the therapist's role in the group, as well as
transference and countertransference.
students or permission of instructor. Additional Wednesday class meetings are
scheduled for 6/10 and 6/24, 6pm-9:15pm and 7/8, 6pm-8:15pm.
management skills for individuals in recovery and for counselors working in the field
of addiction treatment. The foundation of the course is an understanding of how the
inability to cope with internal and external stressors can lead to addiction-relapse.
Particular emphasis is on the specific stressors experienced in the first years of
recovery, learning to use and teach stress management techniques to help clients,
and research and clinical practices most relevant to relapse prevention.
students or permission of instructor. Additional Wednesday class meetings are
scheduled for 7/29 and 8/5, 5pm-8:15pm and 8/12, 5pm-7:15pm.
providing community support services to people with mental retardation. The course
has classroom and practicum components. Weekly lectures are provided by the
instructor and by visiting faculty who are practitioners in the field. A concurrent
practicum in a human service agency is required. Weekly reading assignments,
weekly journals and a short paper are part of the course requirements.
certificate program only.
and a weekly seminar at the college. Students are supervised by an experienced staff
person at the fieldwork site and by the course instructor who visits the sites and
maintains ongoing contact with the staff supervisor. Designed to increase
opportunity to investigate potential jobs in human service fields, to apply
interpersonal communications skills and to work with individuals who are receiving
support from human service agencies.
Prerequisite: Completion of HUS 200 or HUS 201.
students or permission of instructor. Additional Tuesday class meetings are
scheduled 6/9, 6/23, 8/4, and 8/11, 5pm-7pm.
complete a minimum of 150 hours at a field placement site and attend a weekly
seminar at the college. Supervised Field Placement and Seminar II provides a
continuation of experience in the modalities, theories, techniques and career building
at human service agencies. Each student is responsible for a weekly journal and for
documentation of their hours and responsibilities.
Prerequisite: Completion of HUS 153.
students or permission of instructor. Additional Tuesday class meetings are
scheduled 6/9, 6/23, 8/4, and 8/11, 3pm-5pm.
with a three-credit introductory college-level course (or a six-credit introductory
college-level Learning Community) to form a First-Year Experience Learning
Community. Students learn essential student success skills, behaviors and habits of
mind in the FYE that they are then able to apply to increase their success in the linked
course(s). With an emphasis on self-assessment and reflection, students will work
with advisors to generate a personalized academic and financial plan for their year
at MCC and beyond. They will self assess their competency with MCC's Institutional
Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs) and engage with MCC's academic, student
support and co-curricular services along with other college resources to develop
and strengthen those skills and abilities.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral
Communications, Critical Thinking, and Personal and Professional Development.
General Education Elective: General Education
Note: This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education
Requirement.
leaders in an evolving world with complex issues. Leadership styles and skills will be
explored and students will have opportunities to learn about their own values and
identity and how these intersect with group and community values. By increasing
their own self-knowledge and reviewing common leadership theories and practices,
students will be prepared for practical application outside of the classroom
environment. Hands on leadership experiences will be integrated into the course
requirements.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral
Communications, Critical Thinking, Multicultural and Global Perspectives, and
Personal and Professional Development.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG 060; and eligible for ENG 070 or ENG 071.