Course Catalog

This course provides an introduction to the musical elements of melody, rhythm, and harmony. Emphasis is placed upon the interaction of these elements through fundamental analysis and an introduction to part writing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate understanding of melodic voice leading, rhythmic functions within simple and compound meters, and simple harmonic progressions. This course has been approved under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

This course provides a comprehensive study of diatonic harmony. Emphasis is placed on voice leading tasks, part writing, and analysis using various labeling systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate harmonic principles through four-voice part writing, recognize and label non-harmonic tones, analyze chords using Roman numerals, figured bass, and lead sheet symbols, and classify small-scale phrase structure and cadence types. This course has been approved under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

This course provides a comprehensive study of chromatic harmony. Emphasis is placed on advanced voice leading tasks, part writing, and analysis of chord progressions, modulations, and large-scale forms. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, notate, and analyze an array of chromatic chords, recognize the function and movement of chromatic harmonies, identify modulatory procedures, analyze formal structures including, but not limited to, binary, ternary, sonata, and rondo. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

This course provides an advanced study of chromatic harmony, scale systems, and an introduction to twentieth-century music. Emphasis is placed on advanced part writing and analysis of chromatic harmony and basic twentieth-century compositional and analytical techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze complex chord progressions, advanced modulations, and elemental serial procedures; build an array of synthetic scales; and identify characteristics of twentieth-century topics including, but not limited to, atonality, serialism, minimalism, indeterminacy, and electronic music. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

Students enrolled in the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) online class will take a pre-assessment to gauge their current level in all three sections of the NCRC to ensure they are ready to take the exam. The online class also gives students an opportunity to skill up on any section to raise their skill level before taking the final exam.

This course covers the use of the current National Electrical Code. Topics include the NEC history, wiring methods, overcurrent protection, materials, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively use the NEC.

This class provides instruction and clinical practice in natural hair care. The course content includes the following topics: sanitation bacteriology disinfection first aid shampooing draping anatomy disorders of the hair and scalp client consultation Advanced students apply the following natural hair care techniques: twisting wrapping extending locking blow dry thermal iron Natural hair care students must complete required hours in an approved program before applying to the State Board of Cosmetic Arts for examination.

A state-approved, 8-hour concealed carry weapons class, includes: 1. legal block of instruction (state-mandated 2-hour block covering when you can and cannot carry, legal aspects to being armed and what is permitted, state law and traveling to other states, laws on CCW on educational property, and laws covering state and federal property) 2. handgun safety 3. handgun familiarization 4. proper grip and sight alignment 5. holster and concealment options 6. home safety and protection of children 7. interactions with law enforcement as a CCW permit holder 8. in-person instruction and range time 9. state written test and handgun qualification This course satisfies the NC requirements for Conceal Carry application. Students are required to provide a local criminal background check. Students will need to provide a pistol and 50 rounds of ammunition.

This course is a mechanism for awarding prior learning credit for industry-recognized training and/or credentials. The prior learning source is NC Office of State Fire Marshall regulated by the Fire and Rescue Commission under the NC Department of Insurance. Official documentation of successful completion of this training must be provided from the training delivery agency and retained on file. *80 Hours Minimum Documented Training Required.

This course is a mechanism for awarding prior learning credit for industry-recognized training and/or credentials. The prior learning source is NC Office of State Fire Marshall regulated by the Fire and Rescue Commission under the NC Department of Insurance. Official documentation of successful completion of this training must be provided from the training delivery agency and retained on file. *224 Hours Minimum Documented Training Required.

This course is a mechanism for awarding prior learning credit for industry-recognized training and/or credentials. The prior learning source is NC Office of State Fire Marshall regulated by the Fire and Rescue Commission under the NC Department of Insurance. Official documentation of successful completion of this training must be provided from the training delivery agency and retained on file. *368 Hours Minimum Documented Training Required.

This course provides instruction related to the core skills used by carpenters in residential and commercial settings. Topics include safety, hand/power tool use, site preparation, measurement and layout, footings and foundations, construction framing, and other related topics. Upon completion students should be able to construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; wood stairways; window and door frames; and hardwood floors.