Course Descriptions and Objectives

POLS& 200 - Introduction to Law

1. Analyze the structure and functioning of the various elements of the legal system and alternative dispute resolution. [REASON]
2. Identify, evaluate, and apply legal principles and processes among Contracts, Torts, Property, Criminal Law, Family Law, Administrative Law and Constitutional Law. [REASON]
3. Identify and communicate about the role law plays in business, society and government. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Demonstrate college-level communication through composition of original materials in Standard American English by discussing the law and applying it to factual scenarios. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Assess the effect of the law on decision making and ethics. [EXPLORE]

POLS& 201 - Introduction to Political Theory

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the major concepts and themes used in the field of political theory (community and individualism, class, equality and inequality, order, power and its limits, authority, scope and duty of government, scope and duty of citizenship, power and knowledge, and ideology). [COMMUNICATE]
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the evolving “conversation” about the major concepts and themes used in the field of political theory. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Analyze contemporary social, political, and economic issues using political theory concepts. [REASON]
4. Make critical judgments regarding social, political, and economic issues using political theory concepts. [EXPLORE]

POLS& 202 - American Government

1. Identify the basic structure, functions, and processes of American government. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Explain the historical and philosophical roots of the American political system and its function. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Explain the ideological and structural inputs into policy making. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Identify and explain the basic theories used by Political Science to understand American political behavior and political culture. [REASON]
5. Choose and apply relevant theory and data to an analysis of contemporary issues/policies using relevant theory and data. [EXPLORE]

POLS& 203 - International Relations

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the historical roots of contemporary global politics. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and theories used to analyze global politics and political processes. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues in international politics. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Critically apply relevant theories to interpret contemporary case studies. [REASON]
5. Cultivate an awareness of the linkage between international issues and local issues. [EXPLORE]

POLS& 204 - Comparative Government

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of political cultures throughout the world. [EXPLORE]
2. Apply the theoretical language and practice of political science to analysis of contemporary socio-political data. [REASON]
3. Describe, analyze, and critically judge contemporary events using course concepts. [REASON]
4. Communicate their knowledge, analysis, and viewpoint with other students. [COMMUNICATE]

POLS 206 - State and Local Government

1. Demonstrate an understanding of political institutions and processes at the state and local levels of government, the process through which state and local public policy is made, the shifting relationships between government at the federal, state, and local level, and the institutions, political cultures, and processes of Washington State. [EXPLORE]
2. Apply the theoretical language and practice of political science to analysis of contemporary socio-political data. [REASON]
3. Describe, analyze, and critically judge contemporary events using course concepts. [REASON]
4. Communicate their knowledge, analysis, and viewpoint with other students. [COMMUNICATE]

POLS 210 - Media and Politics

1. Explain the relationship between the media, politics, and information in the American political context and process. [EXPLORE]
2. Explain the historical structural development of media systems. [EXPLORE]
3. Explain the major concepts used in the field of political communication. [EXPLORE]
4. Apply the theoretical language and practice of political communication studies to analysis of relevant socio-political data and media output. [REASON]
5. Describe, analyze, and critically judge contemporary events using course concepts. [REASON]
6. Communicate their knowledge, analysis, and viewpoint with other students. [COMMUNICATE]

POLS 220 - Africa in World Politics

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of political cultures throughout Africa. [EXPLORE]
2. Apply the theoretical language and practice of political science to analysis of contemporary socio-political events. [REASON]
3. Describe, analyze, and critically judge contemporary events using course concepts. [REASON]
4. Communicate their knowledge, analysis, and viewpoint with other students. [COMMUNICATE]

POLS 224 - The European Union

1. Describe the origins, purposes, organization, activities, and future of the European Union. [EXPLORE]
2. Apply the theoretical language and practice of political science to analysis of contemporary socio-political events. [REASON]
3. Communicate their knowledge, analysis, and viewpoint with other students. [COMMUNICATE]

POLS 255 - Special Topics

1. Apply political science theory to cases. [EXPLORE]
2. Report results of case study. [COMMUNICATE]

POLS 298 - Individual Project in Political Science

1. Apply the theoretical language and practice of political science to analysis of contemporary socio-political data most applicable to the topic under study. [REASON]
2. Describe, analyze, and critically judge contemporary events using political science concepts and theories most applicable to the topic under study. [REASON]
3. Explore critically and creatively the diversity of cultures, ethics, values, and ways of thinking across communities. [EXPLORE]
4. Communicate their knowledge, analysis, and viewpoint with an audience (via, papers, presentations, poster-sessions, or multimedia). [COMMUNICATE]

PSYC& 100 - General Psychology

1. Describe the biological basis of behavior including the nervous and endocrine systems. [REASON]
2. Discuss and compare the major theories of learning. [REASON]
3. Describe and compare the conceptual models of Intelligence, Language, and Cognition. [REASON]
4. Identify the major theoretical approaches to personality theory. [REASON]
5. Describe the Experimental Method and the basic Statistical Methods of data analysis. [REASON]
6. Identify the major sub-fields of Psychology. [REASON]
7. Compare and discuss the concepts of Sensation and Perception. [REASON]

PSYC 110 - Careers in Psychology

1. List, describe, and discuss available career opportunities. [REASON]
2. State, discuss, and assess personal goals related to career choices. [REASON]
3. Identify specific steps for academic and personal preparation associated with possible career choices. [ACT]
4. Complete in-class and out-of class writing assignments. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Complete a professional resume. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Practice therapy techniques in class group settings. [COMMUNICATE]

PSYC 111 - Current Issues in Psychology

1. Evaluate which Psychology perspective or combination of perspectives best explains the phenomena of, love, marriage, and divorce in our culture. [REASON]
2. Examine which form of psychotherapy is most in keeping with students’ personal philosophies. [REASON]
3. Examine how religion develops in response to psychological needs. [REASON]
4. Identify deceptive advertising techniques. [REASON]
5. Discuss the relationship between mental and physical health on personality development. [REASON]

PSYC 155 - Special Topics

1. Discuss and evaluate current topics in Psychology. [REASON]

PSYC& 200 - Lifespan Psychology

1. Identify and discuss the major theoretical perspectives on human development throughout the lifespan. [REASON]
2. Compare and contrast the basic psychological methods of exploring human development. [REASON]
3. Explain how heredity and environment influence development throughout the lifespan. [REASON]
4. Identify and describe the stages of development from conception through death. [REASON]

PSYC 208 - Human Sexuality

1. Describe and explain specific aspects of the physical, mental, emotional, and social components of human sexuality. [REASON]]
2. Explain and discuss current biological, psychological, and sociological theories and perspectives on human sexuality. [EXPLORE]
3. Explain and discuss the role of sexuality in many aspects of one’s personal and social experiences. [ACT]
4. Explain, compare and contrast the diversity of human sexual expressions. [EXPLORE]
5. List and discuss issues related to sexual health and well being. [EXPLORE]
6. Articulate and consider personal values and attitudes related to sexual behaviors and feelings. [EXPLORE]
7. Analyze and evaluate new scientifically-based, sexuality-related information. [EXPLORE]

PSYC& 220 - Abnormal Psychology

1. Distinguish between and discuss the current perspectives relating to abnormal human behaviors. [REASON]
2. Identify and describe the many maladaptive and disordered human behaviors. [REASON]
3. Discuss the wide diversity of both normal and abnormal human behaviors. [REASON]
4. Examine and evaluate new information regarding abnormal behavior. [REASON]
5. Distinguish between and discuss the current perspectives relating to abnormal human behaviors. [REASON]
6. Identify and describe the many maladaptive and disordered human behaviors. [REASON]
7. Discuss the wide diversity of both normal and abnormal human behaviors. [REASON]
8. Examine and evaluate new information regarding abnormal behavior. [REASON]

PSYC 255 - Special Topics

1. Discuss and evaluate current topics in Psychology. [REASON]

PSYC 290 - Social Psychology

1. Describe major theories of Social Psychology. [REASON]
2. Apply theoretical constructs to everyday life situations. [REASON]
3. Design and carry out social psych experiments. [COMMUNICATE]

SHS 100 - Orientation in Human Services

1. Identify the resources available on campus and online that can be helpful in reaching an informed decision regarding a career path. [REASON]
2. Describe the academic pathways for selected human services careers, including the difference bebetween professional/technical and transfer degrees. [REASON]
3. Describe possible career choices in the area of Human Services and the essential abilities required for each. [REASON]
4. Identify the necessary course and program prerequisites for the field practicum courses in the SHS department. [REASON]
5. Explain how and where to find out information regarding registration, certification and licensing requirements in Washington State for select health care and human service providers. [REASON]

SHS 103 - Introduction to Human Services:CD

1. Define the scope or application of the terms Human Services and Social Welfare. [REASON]
2. Identify the major categories of human service and social welfare programs in the U.S., how they are funded, and who they are intended to serve. [REASON ]
3. Explain the intended purposes and functions of Human Service Programs in the U.S. [REASON]
4. Describe how political ideology and social policy decisions impact human service program development. [REASON]
5. Identify the major historical milestones in the development of Human Services in the U.S. and the profession. [REASON]
6. Identify the foundation and specialized knowledge, skills and abilities that required to adequately perform a variety of human service roles. [REASON]
7. Identify contemporary evidence based helping strategies. [REASON]
8. Identify trends and challenges impacting Human Services today. [REASON]

SHS 107 - Time and Stress Management

1. Define stress and describe the psycho-physiological symptoms common to the human reaction. [REASON]
2. Explain how events, interpretations, and responses impact the short-term and long-term effects of stress. [REASON]
3. Use and evaluate a variety of stress-reduction techniques oriented toward both the mind and the body. [REASON]
4. List the factors that block implementation of stress management goals and describe ways to overcome them. [REASON]
5. Describe how to set goals for improving stress-management and time-management; how to choose appropriate techniques; and how to evaluate progress. [REASON]
6. Identify symptoms, sources and ways of managing job-related stress. [REASON]

SHS 111 - Social Issues Forum

1. Describe issues relating to a current event or topic in the area of human services. [REASON]
2. Explain how current information applies to social service workers and consumers. [REASON]
3. Identify methods to monitor ongoing information and explore further resources related to topic. [REASON]

SHS 112 - Child and Family Welfare

1. Analyze both strengths and weaknesses in the current systems serving our children, including what the trends are for the future. [REASON]
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of diverse families in the life of the child, and why services that strengthen families are important for the child. [EXPLORE]
3. Identify the factors that contribute to a child being at risk, including poverty, homelessness, and violence. [REASON]
4. Describe methods used to support children when their families cannot do so, such as family preservation, foster care placement, residential treatment, and adoption. [REASON]
5. Explain the importance of advocacy in gaining positive change for children and families, and describe ways to become involved in local, state, and national advocacy efforts. [REASON]

SHS 113 - Ethics for Social and Human Services Professionals

1. Demonstrate comprehension of the difference between ethics and the law. [REASON]
2. Describe multidisciplinary perspectives that influence professional standards and legal mandates. [REASON]
3. Articulate the importance of performing self evaluations, client consults and seeking ongoing supervision. [REASON]
4. Integrate information from a comparison of several professional ethical codes, including those for human services and addiction professionals. [REASON]
5. Demonstrate awareness and respect for the importance of cultural competency and the ethical codes that address related values. [EXPLORE]
6. Describe and summarize the need to adhere to federal and state laws and regulations related to human services or addiction work. [REASON]
7. Demonstrate the ability to use web-based research. [REASON]

SHS 114 - Interviewing and Counseling

1. Demonstrate the use of a variety of interpersonal communication skills to establish a therapeutic alliance, support client self-disclosure, and move the process of counseling forward. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Identify the stages of the helping process and the specific objectives and tasks associated with each stage. [REASON]
3. Identify how cultural differences between a counselor and consumer may influence the goals and methods a counselor uses to assist clients. [EXPLORE]
4. Describe how to collect and analyze information about the client, including psychosocial history, life challenges and goals, and use this information to develop an intervention plan. [REASON]
5. Identify and define the factors that influence a person’s ability to cope with their life challenges using a bio-psychosocial perspective. [REASON]
6. Explain how to assess the clinical importance or severity of a client’s symptoms and/or concerns. [REASON]
7. Demonstrate ability to apply problem management, motivational interviewing and solution focused interviewing techniques. [COMMUNICATE]
8. Demonstrate comprehension of change theory and its significance in shaping the goals and methods you use in your work with clients. [REASON]

SHS 115 - Interpersonal and Group Work

1. Identify and demonstrate interpersonal skills that facilitate communication and create a basis for empathy and mindfulness. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Describe and identify the basic types of groups and the stages of group development. [REASON]
3. Explain and develop guidelines for group practice and ethical behaviors when facilitating or participating in a group activity or process. [REASON]
4. Describe methods to deal with group dynamics and development. [REASON]
5. Demonstrate the skills needed to plan for and lead a group process, including the designing of activities, group exercises, introduction, and closure. [REASON]
6. Assess personal competencies to respectfully and effectively communicate with diverse clients and other professionals. [EXPLORE]

SHS 116 - Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies

1. Demonstrate an understanding of cognitive and behavioral theories and be able to explain their contribution to current treatment methods. [REASON]
2. Describe various cognitive and behavioral techniques including reinforcement, shaping, thought stopping and stress inoculation, and explain their use in the human services field. [REASON]
3. Formulate relevant questions about the ethics of using cognitive and behavioral techniques on human subjects, and use critical thinking to consider controversies in the field. [REASON]
4. Explain how the principles of cognitive and behavioral therapies are useful in a variety of settings, and be able to apply the concepts of behavioral analysis and cognitive therapy to various practical situations. [REASON]

SHS 117 - Crisis Intervention

1. Identify stressors, challenges, and other factors that are likely to precipitate a crisis state. [REASON]
2. Explain the stages, process, and goals of crisis intervention. [REASON]
3. Demonstrate active listening skills that would be needed in a crisis situation. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Describe and demonstrate the skills needed to collect and analyze relevant information about a person in crisis. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Identify key risk factors associated with suicide and the warning signs of suicidal intent. [REASON]
6. Describe the effects of crisis intervention on the human service worker. [REASON]

SHS 119 - Vocational Consulting:CD

SHS 121 - Case Management and Community Resources

1. Define the concept “Case Management.” [REASON]
2. Define tasks or functions of case manager. [REASON]
3. Identify key components of a Strengths Based Case Management approach/style. [REASON]
4. Identify what kinds of knowledge and skills are necessary to effectively perform the case manager role. [REASON]
5. Identify the essential elements of a comprehensive individualized service or personal responsibility plan (also referred to as a Case Plan). [EXPLORE]
6. Identify a basic process for resolving potential or real ethical dilemmas involving service delivery. [EXPLORE]
7. Describe the process of making effective referrals. [REASON]

SHS 135 - Therapeutic Horticulture

SHS 140 - Introduction to Rehabilitation

1. Describe the evolution of treatment of people with disabilities as it relates to rehabilitation. [EXPLORE]
2. Describe pertinent laws that regulate lives of people with disabilities. [REASON]
3. Explain how to support the principles of consumer/client choice, person-centered rehabilitation and independent living in the role of a human services worker. [REASON]

SHS 145 - Survey of Disabling Conditions

1. Explain the characteristics, causes, and prevalence of disabilities, and describe employment prospects for individuals with disabilities. [EXPLORE]
2. Research community resources for high and low tech accommodations used at work and at home. [REASON]
3. Describe the psychosocial developments that disabled individuals and their families undergo. [EXPLORE]
4. Demonstrate use of respectful language while portraying people with disabilities. [EXPLORE]
5. Research and describe support systems and services available for people who have disabilities. [REASON]

SHS 151 - Therapeutic Activities

1. Complete and interpret activity-related documentation. [REASON]
2. Design and enhance an activity program specific to relevant populations, such as seniors, those with disabilities, or those residing on inpatient units. [EXPLORE]
3. Plan and facilitate individual and group activity sessions. [REASON]

SHS 155 - Special Topics

1. Describe current information and issues relating to the specific seminar topic. [REASON]
2. Identify resources related to topic for further exploration or use with consumers. [REASON]
3. Explain implication and application of specific seminar information for social service workers and consumers. [REASON]

SHS 160 - Exploration in Human Services

1. Develop a focused plan regarding the application of off-campus educational or volunteer experiences to individual career goals. [REASON]
2. Demonstrate understanding of a topic area or community agency that is relevant to the general field of human services by attending workshops or seminars, volunteering, or completing other specific professional development activities including research. [ACT]
3. Evaluate course experiences and apply them to human service work in the form of a written report. [REASON]

SHS 161 - Aging in America

1. Describe “Ageism” and its impact on social integration of Older Adults. [EXPLORE]
2. Explain the historical context for the status of Older Adults in contemporary American culture, including how and why the status of the elderly has changed since Colonial times. [REASON]
3. Describe “aging” a developmental stage of adulthood that is positive. [REASON]
4. Differentiate “normal” age-related changes from illness that can occur in the later part of life. [REASON]
5. Identify adaptive options to the many “transitions” an American adult may experience as they age. [REASON]
6. Define “Successful Aging” and strategies for health maintenance. [REASON]
7. Identify “cultural” factors that influence/limit individual ability to achieve one’s greatest potential as an adult. [EXPLORE]
8. Identify professional objectives associated with service provision to this cohort. [REASON]

SHS 162 - Aging and Health

1. Identify theories of aging and social myths that portray aging as an illness. [REASON]
2. Identify and describe the major age-related changes in biological functioning, i.e. “normal” aging. [REASON]
3. Identify how gender, socioeconomic status and culture affect the potential health of older adults. [EXPLORE]
4. Describe the most prevalent diseases of older adults (acute and chronic) and explain their influence on functioning. [REASON]
5. Identify techniques for assisting older people with sensory losses and physical impairments adapt and function at their optimal level. [REASON].
6. Describe issues associated with “institutional” living for the older adult. [REASON]
7. Identify preventative and health promotion principles and strategies, and recognize the signs indicating the need for medical attention during older adulthood. [REASON]
8. Explain the financial impact of aging and chronic disease on society. [REASON]
9. Identify community resources that support healthy aging. [REASON]

SHS 164 - Family in Later Life

SHS 165 - Death, Dying, and Bereavement

1. Describe some of the cultural belief systems related to death, dying and bereavement. [EXPLORE]
2. Define the different phases grieving persons undergo in preparation of their own death. [REASON]
3. Define the different phases that grieving family members undergo in response to the death of those close to them. [REASON]
4. Identify the supports that various social services providers can offer to the dying and their families in preparation for death, such as financial planning, resolution of family disputes, and spiritual solace. [REASON]
5. Explain the ethical and legal considerations associated with critical care and the dying, and describe the key components of arguments surrounding euthanasia and the right to die. [REASON]
6. Describe the social and psychological changes associated with loss of a significant other. [REASON]

SHS 170 - HIV/AIDS Training for Health Professionals

1. Identify general clinical course of HIV infection and progression to AIDS. [REASON]
2. Identify epidemiological trends, determinants of transmission, and factors influencing the risk of infection of HIV and other infectious diseases (such as STD, HEP B, HEP C, and tuberculosis). [REASON]
3. Identify methods of testing used to diagnose HIV and track the course of HIV/AIDS. [REASON]
4. Identify counseling needs and drug therapies used in HIV treatment, side-effects and special considerations. [REASON]
5. Identify methods to reduce personal and workplace risks of acquiring HIV/AIDS, including brief interventions. [REASON]
6. Develop skills to manage personal fear and resistance in caring for HIV/AIDS-affected individuals. [REASON]
7. Identify psychosocial effects of HIV/AIDS for clients, patients, and families. [REASON]
8. Develop strategies for making legal and ethical decisions that affect clients with HIV/AIDS. [REASON]
9. Identify culturally-competent approaches to promoting client knowledge in prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS. [REASON]

SHS 185 - Human Growth and Development:CD

1. Describe development, including biological, cognitive, and psychosocial, as an ongoing set of processes across the lifespan. [REASON]
2. Analyze different developmental events from the perspectives of several theories and recognize those theories when used by others to explain events. [REASON]
3. Identify the research methods used in the study of human growth and development and be able to evaluate their usefulness. [REASON]
4. Describe development from the perspective of diverse consumer populations and explain developmental controversies related to these differences. [EXPLORE]
5. Recognize important developmental concepts and be able to apply them to a variety of career settings. [REASON]

SHS 186 - Youth and Adolescence Development:CD

1. Describe adolescent development, including biological, cognitive, and social-emotional, as an ongoing set of processes, from early adolescence to emerging adulthood. [REASON]
2. Analyze the developmental changes experienced by youth from a cultural and historical perspective. [EXPLORE]
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the influence of gender, culture, ethnicity, age, family, peers, and the development of identity on the growing adolescent. [EXPLORE]
4. Explain problems adolescents may face, and show an understanding of the influence of media and technology on current adolescent development. [REASON]

SHS 200 - Substance Abuse Prevention

1. Identify risk, resiliency and protective factors and processes in individuals, families, and communities impacted by substance misuse. [REASON]
2. Identify steps in the prevention planning process. [REASON]
3. Describe various models of substance abuse prevention. [REASON]
4. Identify and demonstrate application of criteria for evaluating success of prevention strategies and programs. [REASON]
5. Describe access and critically differentiate ethical community prevention activities. [REASON]
6. Demonstrate the application of theories and techniques of prevention planning and community readiness in various situations. [REASON]
7. Describe and demonstrate a sensitivity to the cultural issues critical in the design and implementation of prevention activity. [EXPLORE]
8. Identify and describe tasks tailored specifically to the needs for prevention efforts with diverse populations. [EXPLORE]

SHS 210 - Pre-Practicum Seminar

1. Explain the requirements, tasks, challenges, and responsibilities required to insure success in a practicum setting. [REASON]
2. Evaluate personal readiness for a practicum and set preliminary learning goals. [REASON]
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the skills of creating a resume, site selection, preparing for an interview, and clinical documentation. [REASON]
4. Demonstrate the ability to complete site interviews and evaluate the sites for match with personal goals. [REASON]
5. Complete all preparations and arrangements necessary to begin a practicum experience by the start of the next academic quarter. [ACT]

SHS 211 - Beginning Field Practicum

1. Apply discipline skills and abilities learned in classroom to a community setting. [ACT]
2. Identify professional challenges of the assigned role in the human service agency. [REASON]
3. Observe and analyze information gained during placement at the community setting. [REASON]
4. Examine and evaluate personal thinking as well as the thought process and perspective of others. [REASON]
5. Demonstrate ability to write clear and well organized reports appropriate for the community setting. [REASON]
6. Demonstrate listening skills that positively enhance relationships in a community setting, and show ability to work as part of a professional team. [COMMUNICATE]

SHS 212 - Advanced Field Practicum

1. Apply skills and abilities learned in previous practicum settings and the classroom to a community site. [ACT]
2. Identify professional challenges of the assigned role in the human service agency. [REASON]
3. Observe and analyze information gained during placement at the community setting. [REASON]
4. Examine and evaluate personal thinking as well as the thought process and perspective of others. [REASON]
5. Demonstrate ability to write clear and well organized reports appropriate for the community setting. [REASON]
6. Demonstrate listening skills that positively enhance relationships in a community setting, and show ability to work as part of a professional team. [COMMUNICATE]

SHS 213 - Advanced Field Practicum

1. Apply enhanced skills and abilities by participation in additional practicum hours in a community site. [ACT]
2. Identify professional challenges of the assigned role in the human service agency. [REASON]
3. Observe and analyze information gained during placement at the community setting. [REASON]
4. Examine and evaluate personal thinking as well as the thought process and perspective of others. [REASON]
5. Demonstrate ability to write clear and well organized reports appropriate for the community setting. [REASON]
6. Demonstrate listening skills that positively enhance relationships in a community setting, and show ability to work as part of a professional team. [COMMUNICATE]

SHS 216 - Advanced Counseling Methods (Brief Therapies)

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts and methods underlying contemporary counseling theories, including Person-centered, Behavioral, Cognitive, Psychoanalytic, Systems, and Post-modern approaches. [REASON]
2. Compare and contrast counseling theories to identify common elements and significant differences in how service is provided to clients. [REASON]
3. Formulate questions relevant to selecting appropriate methods for use with a variety of clients in different treatment settings. [REASON]
4. Develop, articulate, and provide rationale for one’s own theory and practice base relevant to specific populations in the area of human services. [REASON]

SHS 217 - Family Focused Practice

SHS 218 - Management of Adult Mental Illness

1. Describe the history of mental health treatment and cultural issues which influence attitudes toward mental health services for providers and consumers of services. [EXPLORE]
2. Identify the features of adult mental health disorders according to the DSM-IV, including symptoms, risk factors, functional impairment, and case management challenges. [REASON]
3. List common psychotropic medications used for various mental health disorders and explain the role of human service workers in medication management. [REASON]
4. Identify the interactions between mental illness and addictions, and explain treatment protocols for clients diagnosed with co-occurring disorders. [REASON]
5. Analyze the programs and effectiveness of the mental health service delivery system in Washington State. [REASON]
6. Describe the mission and goals of support organizations for the mentally ill such as NAMI and the services they provide. [REASON]

SHS 219 - Working with Diverse Populations

1. Describe enhanced cultural awareness of living values, life experiences, beliefs and cultural norms in several ethnically varied populations. [EXPLORE]
2. Define and describe the complex dynamics of culture, ethnicity, cultural heritage, prejudice and concepts regarding racial diversity and societal struggles. [REASON]
3. Identify related aspects of personal cultural and ethnic profile and describe how current beliefs, knowledge and values might impact clients. [EXPLORE]
4. Identify important resources likely to be useful in counseling culturally diverse or marginalized members of society. [REASON]
5. Articulate an understanding of respectful service delivery in human services and the importance of competence in various cultures in order to provide meaningful and relevant counseling. [REASON]

SHS 242 - Medications and their Management in the Treatment

SHS 244 - Assessment and Evaluation: Mental Health

SHS 255 - Special Topics

1. Describe current information and issues relating to the specific seminar topic. [REASON]
2. Identify resources related to topic for further exploration or use with consumers. [REASON]
3. Explain implication and application of specific seminar information for social service workers and consumers. [REASON]

SHS 260 - Managing Difficult Behaviors

1. Identify common situations that are stressful and tend to bring forth or trigger undesirable and disruptive behavior from clients. [REASON]
2. Identify characteristics of agency environments that interfere with appropriate service provision or outcomes. [REASON]
3. Identify the most common clinical conditions that present challenges to staff members working with “difficult” clients. [REASON]
4. Identify and describe common disruptive and potentially dangerous client behaviors encountered by human service workers who provide services to people with mental illness. [REASON]
5. Describe the process of respectfully approaching and engaging a client who is upset or agitated and angry. [REASON]
6. Identify the components and stages of emotional escalation and how to facilitate de-escalation in an agitated client. [REASON]
7. Identify and describe possible interventions to reduce the frequency and severity of problematic client behaviors. [REASON]
8. Describe proactive behavioral interventions based on standard presentations associated with select diagnoses, e.g., Alzheimer’s, Dementia. [REASON]
9. Identify the importance of and process for seeking and using consultation and clinical supervision in the work place. [REASON]
10. Identify the personal and professional issues workers bring to the service environment that impact client response, both positively and negatively. [EXPLORE]
11. Identify how cultural variables affect the expression of distress and can impact the definition/perception of and response to “difficult” behaviors and consumers. [EXPLORE]

SHS 261 - Art, Music, and Movement Therapies

1. Identify and describe the history and current use of a variety of creative therapy modalities. [REASON]
2. Identify and describe educational and experiential requirements for creative arts therapy professionals. [REASON]
3. Select and describe techniques for integrating creativity into therapy practice. [REASON]

SHS 299 - Special Projects

1. Develop a focused plan regarding the application of off-campus educational or volunteer experiences to individual career goals. [REASON]
2. Participate in activities in the community, including volunteering, attending workshops or seminars, or completing other specific professional development activities including research. [ACT]
3. Evaluate course experiences and apply them to human service work in the form of a written report. [REASON]

SOCSC 155 - Special Topics

1. Demonstrate learning objectives as determined by the supervising instructor.

SOCSC 198 - Individual Project in Social Science

1. Demonstrate learning objectives as determined by the supervising instructor.

SOCSC 255 - Special Topics

1. Demonstrate learning objectives as determined by the supervising instructor.

SOCSC 298 - Individual Project in Social Science

1. Demonstrate learning objectives as determined by the supervising instructor.

SOC& 101 - Introduction to Sociology:CD

1. Apply major sociological perspectives, theories, and concepts to the analysis of social issues. [REASON]
2. Identify and assess empirical research findings to critically analyze social issues. [REASON]
3. Analyze and assess the ways in which people influence social structures and processes and examine the role played by collective behaviors. [REASON]
4. Analyze and assess the impact of social forces and structures on people’s lives. [REASON]
5. Explain and analyze how race and ethnicity, social class, gender, and other social identities and group relations affect people’s lives and shape social structures. [EXPLORE]
6. Explain and evaluate the ways in which individuals’ social positions and identities shape their attitudes and views regarding social issues. [EXPLORE]
7. In individual and group projects, communicate an understanding of sociological principles and their applications both orally and in writing. [COMMUNICATE]
8. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity. [EXPLORE]

SOC 115 - The Sociology of Gender:CD

1. Apply major sociological perspectives, theories, and concepts to the analysis of issues related to gender. [REASON]
2. Identify and assess empirical research findings to critically analyze issues related to gender. [REASON]
3. Analyze and assess the ways in which people influence gender relations and examine the role collective behaviors play in changing these relations. [REASON]
4. Analyze and assess institutionalized gender relationships and their impact on people’s lives. [REASON]
5. Describe and analyze the relationship between historical and contemporary gender inequality. [REASON]
6. Explain and analyze the intersections of gender with race and ethnicity, social class, sexuality, and other social identities. [EXPLORE]
7. Explain and evaluate the ways in which individuals’ social positions and identities shape their attitudes and views regarding gender. [EXPLORE]
8. In individual and group projects, communicate an understanding of sociological principles and their application to issues related to gender both orally and in writing. [COMMUNICATE]
9. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity. [EXPLORE]

SOC 118 - Introduction to Global Studies:CD

1. Apply major sociological perspectives, theories, and concepts to analyze international and intercultural relations. [REASON]
2. Identify and assess empirical research findings to critically analyze international relations. [REASON]
3. Analyze and assess the ways in which people influence international relations and examine the role played by collective behaviors. [REASON]
4. Analyze and assess the ways in which social structures and processes shape international relations and impact people’s lives. [REASON]
5. Analyze and evaluate the roles of nationality, race and ethnicity, social class, gender, and other social positions and identities in shaping individuals’ lives and the structures of international relations. [EXPLORE]
6. Identify and assess economic, demographic, political, ecological, structural, and cultural indicators of development. [REASON]
7. Explain and evaluate the ways in which individuals’ social positions and identities shape their attitudes and views regarding international relations. [EXPLORE]
8. In individual and group projects, communicate an understanding of sociological principles and their application to international relations both orally and in writing. [COMMUNICATE]
9. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity. [EXPLORE]

SOC 125 - Race and Ethnic Relations:CD

1. Apply major sociological perspectives, theories, and concepts to the analysis of issues related to race and ethnicity. [REASON]
2. Identify and assess empirical research findings to critically analyze issues related to race and ethnicity. [REASON]
3. Analyze and assess the ways in which people influence racial and ethnic relations and examine the role collective behaviors play in changing these relations. [REASON]
4. Analyze the ways in which race and ethnicity are part of social institutions and assess the impact of racialized institutions on people’s lives. [REASON]
5. Describe and analyze the relationship between historical and contemporary inequality with respect to race and ethnicity. [REASON]
6. Explain and analyze the intersections of race and ethnicity with gender, social class, sexuality, and other social identities. [EXPLORE]
7. Explain and evaluate the ways in which individuals’ social positions and identities shape their attitudes and views regarding race and ethnicity. [EXPLORE]
8. In individual and group projects, communicate an understanding of sociological principles and their application to race and ethnicity both orally and in writing. [COMMUNICATE]
9. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity. [EXPLORE]

SOC 130 - Sociology of the Environment:CD

1. Apply major sociological perspectives, theories, and concepts to the analysis of issues related to the environment. [REASON]
2. Identify and assess empirical research findings to critically analyze issues related to the environment. [REASON]
3. Analyze and assess the ways in which people influence their environment and examine the role collective behaviors play in bringing about environmental changes. [REASON]
4. Analyze and assess the ways in which social structures and processes shape issues related to the environment and impact people’s lives. [REASON]
5. Analyze the roles of nationality, race & ethnicity, social class, gender, and other social identities in producing differential outcomes related to the environment at both the individual and structural levels. [EXPLORE]
6. Describe and explain the relationship between historical and contemporary attitudes regarding consumption and its effect on the environment. [COMMUNICATE]
7. Explain and evaluate the ways in which individuals’ social positions and identities shape their attitudes and views regarding the environment. [EXPLORE]
8. In individual and group projects communicate an understanding of sociological principles and their application to the environment both orally and in writing. [COMMUNICATE]
9. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity. [EXPLORE]

SOC 150 - Health in Society:CD

1. Apply major sociological perspectives, theories and concepts to the analysis of issues related to health. [REASON]
2. Identify and assess empirical research findings to critically analyze issues related to health. [REASON]
3. Analyze and assess differences in patterns of health and illness related to nationality, race and ethnicity, social class, gender, and other social identities. [EXPLORE]
4. Explain and analyze the ways in which conceptualizations of health and illness differ according to cultural groups and socioeconomic backgrounds. [EXPLORE]
5. Explain and analyze how illness and its spread can be prevented or reduced in ways that are sensitive to cultural and economic differences between social groups. [REASON]
6. Compare and contrast health care systems across nations. [EXPLORE]
7. Explain and evaluate the ways in which individuals’ social positions and identities shape their attitudes and views regarding health. [EXPLORE]
8. In individual and group projects communicate an understanding of sociological principles and their application to health both orally and in writing. [COMMUNICATE]
9. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity. [EXPLORE]

SOC 200 - Social Research Using Statistics

1. Apply scientific principles, including the probabilistic methods of social science, in generating empirical understanding. [REASON]
2. Distinguish between deductive and inductive approaches to research. [REASON]
3. Address issues regarding measurement and data collection when linking the conceptual and operational levels of the research process. [REASON]
4. Distinguish between probability and non-probability samples and evaluate research findings in terms of their generalizability. [REASON]
5. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of the primary research methods employed in the social sciences. [REASON]
6. Generate, analyze, and interpret basic descriptive statistics, including measures of central tendency and dispersion, cross-tables, measures of association. [REASON]
7. Apply univariate inferential statistics, including confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. [REASON]
8. Apply methodological and statistical tools to examine the role of race and ethnicity, social class, and gender (and other dimensions embodying diversity) in shaping social behavior. [EXPLORE]
9. In individual and group projects, communicate an understanding of research methods and statistics both orally and in writing. [COMMUNICATE]

SOC& 201 - Social Problems:CD

1. Apply major sociological perspectives, theories, and concepts to the analysis of social problems. [REASON]
2. Identify and assess empirical research findings to critically analyze social problems. [REASON]
3. Analyze and assess the ways in which people influence social structures and processes and examine the role collective behaviors play in changing social issues. [REASON]
4. Analyze and assess the impact of social forces and structures on people’s lives. [REASON]
5. Explain and analyze the roles of nationality, race & ethnicity, social class, gender, and other social positions and identities in both influencing and producing social problems. [EXPLORE]
6. Explain and evaluate the ways in which individuals’ social positions and identities shape their attitudes and views regarding social problems. [EXPLORE]
7. In individual and group projects, communicate an understanding of sociological principles and their application to social problems both orally and in writing. [COMMUNICATE]
8. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity. [EXPLORE]

SOC 214 - Sociology of the Family:CD

1. Apply major sociological perspectives, theories, and concepts to the analysis of issues related to families. [REASON]
2. Identify and assess empirical research findings to critically analyze issues related to families. [REASON]
3. Analyze and assess the ways in which people actively create and shape families in society. [REASON]
4. Analyze and assess the ways in which social forces and structures affect families and how the institution of the family interacts with other social institutions. [REASON]
5. Explain and analyze how family relations and conditions vary by race and ethnicity, gender, social class, sexuality, and other social positions and identities. [EXPLORE]
6. Explain and evaluate the ways in which individuals’ social positions and identities shape their attitudes and views regarding issues related to families. [EXPLORE]
7. In individual and group projects, communicate an understanding of sociological principles and their application to families both orally and in writing. [COMMUNICATE]
8. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity. [EXPLORE]

SPAN 100 - Basic Spanish Grammar: Lab

1. Compare and contrast target language grammar to your own. [EXPLORE]
2. Improve accuracy and fluency as writers and speakers. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Use proper syntax and grammar with attention given to word choice and organization in the target language. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Acquire strategies for self-editing in the target language. [REASON]
5. Test and make use of analytical skills and critical thinking in the target language [REASON]

SPAN& 121 - Spanish I

1. Comprehend content communicated orally to them in the target language. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Communicate basic messages, thoughts, opinions and points of view with clarity in the target language. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Read for comprehension and make use of analytical skills and critical thinking. [REASON]
4. Demonstrate understanding of vocabulary, grammar structures by writing short essays in target language. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Demonstrate general knowledge of the literature, traditions, institutions and geography of the target language and culture. [ACT]
6. Compare and contrast to your own culture. [EXPLORE]

*Students enrolled in Spanish 121 will complete the above objectives at an introductory level.

SPAN& 122 - Spanish II

1. Comprehend content communicated orally to them in the target language. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Communicate basic messages, thoughts, opinions and points of view with clarity in the target language. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Read for comprehension and make use of analytical skills and critical thinking. [REASON]
4. Demonstrate understanding of vocabulary, grammar structures by writing short essays in target language. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Demonstrate general knowledge of the literature, traditions, institutions and geography of the target language and culture. [ACT]
6. Compare and contrast to your own culture. [EXPLORE]

*Students enrolled in Spanish 122 will complete the above objectives at a reinforcement level.

SPAN& 123 - Spanish III

1. Comprehend content communicated orally to them in the target language. [COMMUNICATE]
2. Communicate basic messages, thoughts, opinions and points of view with clarity in a more advanced target language. [COMMUNICATE]
3. Read for comprehension and make use of analytical skills and critical thinking. [REASON]
4. Demonstrate understanding of vocabulary, grammar structures by writing short essays in target language. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Demonstrate general knowledge of the literature, traditions, institutions and geography of the target language and culture. [ACT]
6. Compare and contrast to your own culture. [EXPLORE]

*Students enrolled in Spanish 123 will complete the above objectives at a mastery level.

SPAN& 221 - Spanish IV

SPAN& 222 - Spanish V

SPAN& 223 - Spanish VI

SPAN 230 - Introduction to Latin American Cultures:CD

VISCO 110 - Introduction to Apple Macintosh

1. Effectively apply techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed design projects and course assignments. [REASON]
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in design. [REASON]
3. Produce quality work through the application of a variety of design techniques and media. [ACT]
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for design and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments. [ACT]
5. Give and receive constructive critiques of design projects created by you and others using language appropriate to the domain and course themes. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Demonstrate research skills in the history of design for presentation and using proper documentation of research. [EXPLORE]

VISCO 115 - Web Design I

1. Effectively apply techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed web design projects and course assignments. [REASON]
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in web design. [REASON]
3. Produce quality work through the application of a variety of web design techniques and media. [ACT]
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for web design and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments. [ACT]
5. Give and receive constructive critiques of web design projects created by you and others using language appropriate to the domain and course themes. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Demonstrate research skills in the history of web design for presentation and using proper documentation of research. [EXPLORE]

VISCO 120 - Digital Imaging

1. Effectively apply techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed digital imaging projects and course assignments. [REASON]
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in digital imaging. [REASON]
3. Produce quality work through the application of a variety of digital imaging techniques and media. [ACT]
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for digital imaging and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments. [ACT]
5. Give and receive constructive critiques of digital imaging projects created by you and others using language appropriate to the domain and course themes. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Demonstrate research skills in the history of design for presentation and using proper documentation of research. [EXPLORE]

VISCO 125 - Multimedia Design I

1. Effectively apply techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed multimedia design projects and course assignments. [REASON]
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in multimedia design. [REASON]
3. Produce quality work through the application of a variety of multimedia design techniques and media. [ACT]
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for multimedia design and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments. [ACT]
5. Give and receive constructive critiques of multimedia design projects created by you and others using language appropriate to the domain and course themes. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Demonstrate research skills in the history of multimedia design for presentation and using proper documentation of research. [EXPLORE]

VISCO 135 - Web Design II

1. Reinforce techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed web design projects and course assignments. [REASON]
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in web design. [REASON]
3. Reinforce production of quality work through the application of a variety of Web Design techniques and media. [ACT]
4. Reinforce knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for web design and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments. [ACT]
5. Reinforce constructive critiques of web design projects created by you and others using language appropriate to the domain and course themes. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Reinforce research skills in web design for presentation and proper documentation of research. [EXPLORE]

VISCO 145 - Illustration

1. Effectively apply techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed illustration projects and course assignments. [REASON]
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in illustration. [REASON]
3. Produce quality work through the application of a variety of illustration techniques and media. [ACT]
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for illustration and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments. [ACT]
5. Give and receive constructive critiques of illustration projects created by you and others using language appropriate to the domain and course themes. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Demonstrate research skills in the history of illustration for presentation and using proper documentation of research. [EXPLORE]

VISCO 210 - Video Editing

1. Effectively apply techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed video editing projects and course assignments. [REASON]
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in video editing. [REASON]
3. Produce quality work through the application of a variety of video editing techniques and media. [ACT]
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for video editing and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments. [ACT]
5. Give and receive constructive critiques of video editing projects created by you and others using language appropriate to the domain and course themes. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Demonstrate research skills in the history of video editing for presentation and using proper documentation of research. [EXPLORE]

VISCO 215 - Video Production I

1. Effectively apply techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed video production projects and course assignments. [REASON]
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in video production. [REASON]
3. Produce quality work through the application of a variety of video production techniques and media. [ACT]
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for video production and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments. [ACT]
5. Give and receive constructive critiques of video production projects created by you and others using language appropriate to the domain and course themes. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Demonstrate research skills in the history of video production for presentation and using proper documentation of research. [EXPLORE]

VISCO 220 - Video Production II

1. Reinforce techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed video production projects and course assignments. [REASON]
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in Video Production. [REASON]
3. Reinforce production of quality work through the application of a variety of video production techniques and media. [ACT]
4. Reinforce knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for video production and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments. [ACT]
5. Reinforce constructive critiques of video production projects created by you and others using language appropriate to the domain and course themes. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Reinforce research skills in video production for presentation and proper documentation of research. [EXPLORE]

VISCO 230 - Multimedia Design II

1. Reinforce techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed multimedia design projects and course assignments. [REASON]
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in multimedia design. [REASON]
3. Reinforce production of quality work through the application of a variety of multimedia design techniques and media. [ACT]
4. Reinforce knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for multimedia design and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments. [ACT]
5. Reinforce constructive critiques of multimedia design projects created by you and others using language appropriate to the domain and course themes. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Reinforce research skills in multimedia design for presentation and proper documentation of research. [EXPLORE]

VISCO 240 - Typography

1. Effectively apply techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed typography projects and course assignments. [REASON]
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in typography. [REASON]
3. Produce quality work through the application of a variety of typography techniques and media. [ACT]
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for typography and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments. [ACT]
5. Give and receive constructive critiques of typography projects created by you and others using language appropriate to the domain and course themes. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Demonstrate research skills in the history of typography for presentation and using proper documentation of research. [EXPLORE]

VISCO 245 - Motion Graphic Design

1. Effectively apply techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed motion graphic design projects and course assignments. [REASON]
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in motion graphic design. [REASON]
3. Produce quality work through the application of a variety of motion graphic design techniques and media. [ACT]
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for motion graphic design and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments. [ACT]
5. Give and receive constructive critiques of motion graphic design projects created by you and others using language appropriate to the domain and course themes. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Demonstrate research skills in motion graphic design for presentation and using proper documentation of research. [EXPLORE]

VISCO 250 - Design Portfolio

1. Effectively apply techniques and skills of good craftsmanship to completed design portfolio projects and course assignments. [REASON]
2. Effectively generate, consider and evaluate problems in design portfolio. [REASON]
3. Produce quality work through the application of a variety of design portfolio techniques and media. [ACT]
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic compositional guidelines for design portfolio and apply them effectively to completed course projects and assignments. [ACT]
5. Give and receive constructive critiques of design portfolio projects created by you and others using language appropriate to the domain and course themes. [COMMUNICATE]
6. Demonstrate research skills in design portfolios for presentation and using proper documentation of research. [EXPLORE]

WOMEN 200 - Introduction to Women’s Studies:CD

1. Apply key concepts and theories from the field of Women’s Studies to a broad spectrum of historical, political, international and social issues. [REASON]
2. Reason and think critically about gender relations and women’s positions from a wide variety of theoretical perspectives. [REASON]
3. Analyze and explore relationships between socio-political institutions and individual experience. [EXPLORE]
4. Explore overlapping meanings and constructions of race, class, gender, and sexuality. [EXPLORE]
5. Compare and contextualize the histories, stories, and current situations of different groups of women, by race, ethnicity, sexuality, class, and physical ability. [REASON]
6. Examine the ways that intersections of race, class, sexuality, and gender shape life experience and identity formation. [EXPLORE]
7. Identify and assess empirical research findings to critically analyze issues related to women’s positions and experiences. [REASON]
8. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity. [EXPLORE]

WRITE 095 - Writing Skills I

1. Demonstrate the use of critical and analytical thinking. [REASON]
2. Demonstrate the ability to write and speak clearly in an organized and effective manner. [COMMUNICATION]
3. Apply group work strategies efficiently while completing group tasks. [ACT]
4. Demonstrate improvement in editing and proofreading skills. [COMMUNICATION]
5. Recognize and develop effective brainstorming and pre-writing strategies. [EXPLORE]

WRITE 101 - Writing Skills III

1. Formulate and organize a written response to varying assignments. [COMMUNICATION]
2. Adjust their writing approach for appropriate audiences. [COMMUNICATION]
3. Check for paragraph unity and coherence. [COMMUNICATION]
4. Demonstrate improvement in editing for sentence clarity. [COMMUNICATION]
5. Use various reference texts for guidance and information. [EXPLORE]
6. Demonstrate the ability to respond appropriately to such instructions as discuss, summarize, compare/contrast, describe, explain, analyze. [REASON]
7. Demonstrate the use of critical and analytical thinking. [REASON]
8. Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly in written texts and oral speech. [COMMUNICATION]
9. Apply group work strategies efficiently while completing group tasks. [ACT]
10. Apply MLA guidelines for citing sources to avoid plagiarism. [ACT]