Course Catalog

This course provides information and strategies necessary for transfer to a teacher licensure program at a senior institution. Topics include entry level teacher licensure exam preparation, performance-based assessment systems, requirements for entry into teacher education programs, the process to become a licensed teacher in North Carolina, and professionalism including expectations within the field of education. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize educational terminology and demonstrate knowledge of teacher licensure processes including exam preparation, technology-based portfolio assessment and secondary admissions processes to the school of education at a senior institution. This course is a Uniform Articulation Agreement in Teacher Preparation (UTEP) between the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) and North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU).

This course introduces students to knowledge, concepts, and best practices needed to provide developmentally appropriate, effective, inclusive, and culturally responsive educational experiences in the classroom. Topics include growth and development, learning theory, student motivation, teaching diverse learners, classroom management, inclusive environments, student-centered practices, teaching methodologies, observation/assessment techniques, educational planning, reflective practice, collaboration, cultural competence, ethics, professionalism, and leadership. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the knowledge, skills, roles, and responsibilities of an effective educator as defined by state and national professional teaching standards. This course is a Uniform Articulation Agreement in Teacher Preparation (UTEP) between the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) and North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU).

This course considers technological change from historical, artistic, and philosophical perspectives and its effect on human needs and concerns. Emphasis is placed on the causes and consequences of technological change. Upon completion, students should be able to critically evaluate the implications of technology. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to utilize digital instructional technologies and technology-based assessments to plan and implement appropriate educational experiences and interventions in the classroom. Topics include educational technology to enhance instruction, instructional technologies for teaching, technology-based assessment, formative and summative assessments, data to inform practice, and ethical practices for technology and assessment. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate effective integration of educational technology into classroom practice, appropriate use of technology-based assessments, and practical application of data to inform educational planning and interventions.

This course is designed to provide skills needed to increase speed, improve accuracy, and format documents. Topics include letters, memos, tables, and business reports. Upon completion, students should be able to produce documents and key timed writings at speeds commensurate with employability.

This course introduces basic studio problems in three-dimensional visual design. Emphasis is placed on the structural elements and organizational principles as applied to mass and space. Upon completion, students should be able to apply three-dimensional design concepts. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

This certification-related course in anchors and mechanical advantage systems (MAS) will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with the correct techniques for the setup, operation, and function of various multiple-point anchor and portable anchor/lifting platform systems used during rope rescue incidents. This course is consistent with the most current Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) guidelines.

This course will present the Technical Rescuer with the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of Chapter 9 (Structural Collapse) of NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications. This block course covers all six required parts of the Technical Rescuer Structural Collapse certification course series as outlined by the NC Fire and Rescue Commission: FIP-6201 TR Collapse Rescue Operations, FIP-6202 TR Collapse Shoring, FIP-6203 TR Collapse Breaking and Breaching, FIP-620 TR Collapse Metal Burning, FIP-6205 TR Collapse Heavy Lifting, and FIP-6206 TR Collapse Victim Management. This transfers as one ''all or nothing'' block to the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM).

This Technical Rescuer (TR) Confined Space block course will present the Technical Rescuer with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfy the requirements of Chapter 7 (Confined Space) of NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications. This block includes all four required parts of the Technical Rescuer (TR) Confined Space certification course series as outlined by the NC Fire and Rescue Commission: FIP-5901 TR Confined Space Rescue Operations, FIP-5902 TR Confined Space Rescue Rigging, FIP-5903 TR Confined Space Hazard Control, and FIP-5904 TR Confined Space Victim Management. This transfers as one ''all or nothing'' block to the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM). Students must successfully complete all parts to receive certification credit for this block course.

This certification-related course in fixed rope systems will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with the correct techniques for the setup, operation, and function of fixed rope systems used during rope rescue incidents. This course is consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

This certification-related course in health and wellness will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with an overview of a healthy lifestyle and its importance to emergency services operations. This course is consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

This certification-related course in helicopter transport will present to the Technical Rescuer (TR) general operating and safety guidelines when working with helicopters at emergency scenes for the protection of on-scene emergency providers, flight crews, and the civilian population. This course is consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.