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Clover Park Technical College
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2009-2010 CATALOG
www.cptc.edu CLOVER PARK

TECHNICAL COLLEGE
(253) 589-5800
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Redefine Education Redefine Education

CLOVER PARK
TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Excellence. Experience. Em ployment.
2009-2010
Cat alog
Redefine Education at Clover Park

Clover Park Technical College students get a time-honored style of hands-on
learning experience taught by experts in a large variety of practical career fields.
From aviation to health care, from computers to design, from cooking to welding,
you can trust that you are learning the theory, the basics, the art and the best
practice for a profession that’s fulfilling and in demand today. At Clover Park
Technical College, we focus on excellence, experience, and employment. Redefine
education. See what Clover Park has for you.
INSIDE THIS CATALOG

Welcome to Clover Park Technical College page 2
Becoming a Student page 7
Programs and Courses page 25
Policies and Procedures page 139
Clover Park Technical College People page 157
2 2009-2010 Catalog CLOVER PARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE • (253) 589-5800 • www.cptc.edu
Welcome to
Dear Clover Park Technical College Student,
Welcome to Clover Park Technical College, a leading technical education and career
training institution in the Tacoma-Pierce County region. Our caring and expertly
trained instructors and dedicated staff are here to assist you in ensuring your success as
you pursue your educational goals.
Creating nationally recognized programs, building strong partnerships with local

businesses and industry, and taking aggressive steps to ensure all students receive
expert quality training demanded by employers are important components of our
mission and are what you can expect when you walk through our doors.
Welcome
President John Walstrum
The college’s unique “learn by doing” educational philosophy provides exceptional

opportunities for students to receive hands-on training that can be applied directly to
the needs of our growing economy. And because of our attention to the current needs
of employers, you will find, as you enter the workforce, that Clover Park Technical
College graduates are highly regarded by business and industry.
Thank you for choosing Clover Park Technical College. I wish you every success as you
begin your studies with us and I am confident your experience will be a positive one.
John W. Walstrum, Ph.D.

President
CLOVER PARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE • (253) 589-5800 • www.cptc.edu 2009-2010 Catalog 3
Table of Contents
Our Vision, Mission and Goals..................... 4 Culinary Arts................................................................ 43 American Sign Language............................................... 83
Board of Trustees............................................ 6 Basic Cooking Skills................................................. 44 Art.............................................................................. 83
Restaurant Management............................................ 44 Automotive Collision Technician...................................... 83
Getting Started................................................ 8
Customer Service/Call Center Specialist.......................... 44 Automotive Restoration & Customization– Finishing........... 83
Career Center................................................... 8 Dental Assistant............................................................ 44 Automotive Technician................................................... 84
Program Admission........................................ 9 Dental Administrative Specialist...................................... 46 Automotive Upholstery & Glass Technician....................... 86
How To Register............................................. 10 Early Care & Education................................................. 46 Aviation Maintenance Technician.................................... 86
Continuing Education.................................. 11 Early Childhood Foundation...................................... 47 Barber......................................................................... 89
Dual Credit for High School Students....... 11 Early Childhood Leadership....................................... 47 Biology........................................................................ 89
Early Care & Education................................................. 48 Business....................................................................... 89
Adult High School Completion.................... 12 School-Age Out of School Program............................. 48 Business Support Services ............................................. 89
Running Start................................................ 12 Early Childhood Specialist......................................... 48 Chemistry..................................................................... 91
Worker Retraining........................................ 12 Electrician Low Voltage Fire Security................................ 49 Computer Applications.................................................. 91
Veterans.......................................................... 12 Electrician Low Voltage Fire/Security.......................... 49 Computer Information Technology................................... 91
Worksource .................................................. 12 Environmental Sciences & Technology.............................. 49 Computer Networking & Information
Esthetic Sciences........................................................... 50 Systems Security (Cniss)............................................... 94
Advising/Counseling Center ...................... 13 Construction - Residential............................................... 96
Esthetics.................................................................. 50
Disabilities Accommodations . .................... 13 Medical Esthetics...................................................... 50 Core Allied Health........................................................ 96
Tuition and Fees............................................. 14 Graphic Technologies.................................................... 52 Cosmetology................................................................ 96
Refund Policy................................................. 15 Graphic Design....................................................... 52 Culinary Arts................................................................ 98
Financial Aid.................................................. 16 Prepress Operations................................................. 52 Customer Service/Call Center Specialist.......................... 99
Health Unit Coordinator................................................. 53 Dental Assistant ......................................................... 100
Eligibility.......................................................... 16 Dental Administrative Specialist.................................... 101
Heating & Air Conditioning
How to Apply.................................................. 16 Refrigeration/Service Technician..................................... 53 Early Care & Education............................................... 101
International Students................................ 20 Basic HVAC/Refrigeration Service Technician.............. 54 Economics.................................................................. 104
Campus Life & Services................................... 22 Hemodialysis Technician................................................ 54 Electrician Low Voltage Fire/Security............................. 104
Student Center............................................... 22 Human Services............................................................ 55 English....................................................................... 105
Human Services Chemical Dependency........................... 56 English As A Second Language..................................... 106
Bookstore...................................................... 22
Chemical Dependency Specialist................................ 56 Environmental Sciences & Technology............................ 107
Parking & Transportation........................... 23 Gang Intervention Specialist...................................... 57 Esthetic Sciences......................................................... 108
Library & Computer Labs............................... 23 Interior Design.............................................................. 57 Geology.................................................................... 109
Security........................................................... 23 Interior Design - Kitchen and Bath . ............................ 58 Geography................................................................ 109
On-Campus Child Care................................... 24 Interior Design - Green Design................................... 58 Graphic Technologies.................................................. 109
Landscape Management................................................ 58 Health Unit Coordinator . ............................................ 110
Manufacturing Technologies........................................... 59 Heating & Air Conditioning Service Technician............... 111
Program Descriptions.................................. 26
Machinist Apprentice................................................ 59 Hemodialysis.............................................................. 112
Accounting................................................................... 27 Machinist Helper...................................................... 59 Human Services/Human Services Chemical Dependency.... 113
Welcome
Bookkeeping Clerk................................................... 27 Massage Studies........................................................... 60 Interior Design............................................................ 115
Architectural Engineering Design..................................... 27 Swedish Practitioner................................................. 60 Landscape Management.............................................. 117
Civil Engineering Design........................................... 28 Clinical Massage Practitioner..................................... 61 MANufacturing Technologies........................................ 118
Architectural CAD Drafting for I-Best........................... 28 Mechanical Engineering Design...................................... 61 Massage Studies......................................................... 119
Automotive Collision Technician...................................... 28 Media Design & Production............................................ 62 Medical Materiel Management/Central Service.............. 121
Automotive Collision Refinishing Technician ................ 29 Multimedia, 2D/3D Motion Graphics, Mathematics............................................................... 121
Automotive Collision Structure Repair Technician.......... 29 Video Design, Video................................................. 62 Mechanical Engineering Design.................................... 122
Automotive Restoration & Customization - Finishing........... 29 Web Design & Open Source Web Development........... 62 Media Design & Production.......................................... 123
Assessment & Research............................................. 30 Medical Assistant.......................................................... 63 Medical Assistant........................................................ 125
Automotive Technician................................................... 30 Medical Histology Technician......................................... 64 Medical Histology Technician....................................... 126
Automotive Drive Train Technician.............................. 30 Medical Laboratory Technician....................................... 64 Medical Laboratory Technician..................................... 127
Automotive Electrical, Electronics, Medical Materiel Management/Central Service................ 65 Music........................................................................ 128
& Air Conditioning/Heating Technician...................... 30 Nursing....................................................................... 66 Nursing..................................................................... 128
Automotive Engine Repair & Engine Nursing Assistant..................................................... 66 Office Technology....................................................... 132
Performance Technician............................................ 31
Nursing Assistant for I-BEST....................................... 66 Paraeducator.............................................................. 132
Automotive Front End & Brakes Technician................... 31
Practical Nursing...................................................... 67 Pharmacy Technician................................................... 132
Ford Motor Company Maintenance
RN Option.............................................................. 68 Physics....................................................................... 133
& Light Repair Technician.......................................... 31
Paraeducator................................................................ 68 Professional Pilot......................................................... 133
Automotive Upholstery & Glass Technician....................... 32
Pharmacy Technician..................................................... 70 Psychology................................................................. 134
Aviation Maintenance Technician.................................... 32
Professional Pilot........................................................... 71 Retail Business Marketing/Management......................... 135
Airframe Maintenance Technician.............................. 33
Commercial Pilot...................................................... 72 Sociology................................................................... 136
Powerplant Maintenance Technician........................... 33
Flight Instructor......................................................... 73 Surgical Technology.................................................... 137
Aerospace Composite Technician ................................... 34
Instrument Pilot......................................................... 73 Welding Technology.................................................... 137
Business Support Services.............................................. 34
Private Pilot............................................................. 73
Computer Applications Specialist .............................. 34 Academic Standards.................................... 140
Retail Business Marketing/Management........................... 74
Administrative Secretary............................................ 35
Retail Sales Associate............................................... 74 Transferring Credits................................... 142
Administrative Support Clerk...................................... 35
Retail Management.................................................. 75 Academic Honors........................................ 145
Computer Information Technology................................... 36
Surgical Technology...................................................... 76 Academic Progress...................................... 146
Database Developer Certificate.................................. 38
Allied Health Aide IBEST........................................... 76
.Net Developer Certificate......................................... 38 Student Records.......................................... 149
Welding Technology...................................................... 76
Web Developer Certificate ....................................... 38 Student Code of Conduct.......................... 150
Computer Networking & Information Systems Security....... 39 Short-Term Training Programs................... 77 Campus Policies............................................ 154
Cisco Network Design & Security .............................. 40
Computer & Communications Security ....................... 41 Course Descriptions...................................... 79 Non-Discrimination Policy......................... 155
Microsoft Network Administration & Security .............. 41 Accounting................................................................... 79 Smoking Policy............................................ 155
Construction - Residential............................................... 42 Adult Basic Education.................................................... 80 2009-2010 Calendar..................................... 156
Cosmetology ............................................................... 42 Allied Health Aide......................................................... 81 Full-Time Faculty & Administration............ 158
Barber.................................................................... 42 Architectural Engineering Design..................................... 81 Index.............................................................. 162
Who, Where and What We Are

Clover Park Technical College is a vital member of the state’s
Our Vision,
community and technical college system, offering more than
50 programs in business, computer technology, allied health,
Mission and Goals
manufacturing, media, communications and more. Clover More than 10 years ago, in 1997, Clover Park Technical
Park Technical College offers courses on line and on campus College adopted what was then a new, forward-looking mission
for students getting ready for their first career, their next step and goals. After nearly 10 years, the college re-examined the
within their career and new careers. Clover Park Technical important work we do and, on November 14, 2007, the board
College is here to help students redefine education to meet their of trustees approved the following:
needs. The college’s rich history of professional and technical
education dates back to the 1940s when the Clover Park School VISION
District established a War Production Program training civilians Excellence in education that empowers individuals to succeed
as auto mechanics for the Mt. Rainier Ordinance Depot; in the community and in the global economy.
aircraft service mechanics for McChord Field and the Fort
Lewis Army Post; and shipfitters, welders and blueprint readers MISSION
for Tacoma shipyards during World War II. We provide students with the knowledge, skills and values
After the war, the popular aircraft service mechanic program necessary to succeed in the workforce of today and tomorrow.
was the first in the Northwest to offer Civil Aeronautics
Administration certification. With the addition of other VALUES
programs including an electronics training course, the fledgling Clover Park Technical College values:
Clover Park Vocational Technical Institute was on its way to Exceptional customer service
becoming a regional training facility. Diversity
Dignity
In 1991, Clover Park Vocational Technical Institute became Courtesy
Clover Park Technical College and began to offer degree and Respect
transferable programs, so today’s students can prepare for Integrity
Welcome
great jobs and great futures. Our main campus is in Lakewood, Economic well-being of our community
Washington, about eight miles southwest of downtown Professional growth
Tacoma, the state’s second-largest city. Lakewood has a Creativity
population of 63,000 and is near McChord Air Force Base Collaboration
and Fort Lewis. Excellence
The college also offers classes at its South Hill and
Fort Lewis Campuses. STRATEGIC GOALS
Reframe technical education for the 21st century
Develop and continuously improve programs
Develop a sense of community and organizational identity
Cultivate a workplace that promotes innovation
Create opportunities for student achievement
and personal success
Accreditation Advisory Committees

Clover Park Technical College is accredited by the Northwest Each career program at Clover Park Technical College is
Commission on Colleges and Universities, a regional accrediting guided by an advisory committee composed of employers and
body recognized by the Council for Higher Education and employees in the field. These committees meet at least three
Accreditation and/or U.S. Department of Education. The times each year to provide recommendations about methods,
College received accreditation in December 1999. procedures, equipment, curriculum, and to ensure that each
program meets or exceeds the industry standards of that
Program Accreditations and Certifications particular occupation.
Accreditation and certification has been granted to specific
programs at Clover Park Technical College by: Clover Park Technical College Foundation
American Dental Association; The Clover Park Technical College Foundation was formed in
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied 1992 to advance the college, nurture friends and raise funds
Health Education Programs; to enhance the college’s programs and to ensure that students
EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification; receive the best education possible, that education is available
National Accrediting Agency and affordable by providing scholarships and emergency funds,
for Clinical Laboratory Sciences; and that the community benefits from a highly trained workforce.
American Association of Medical Assistants; The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, chartered
Rooms Division Management/American in the State of Washington, and directed by a volunteer board
Hotel-Motel Association; of directors. Gifts to the Foundation are tax-deductible.
Associated Landscape Contractors of America;
National Automotive Technicians
Educational Foundation;
Washington Association of Building Officials;
Welcome
NATEF.
Board of Trustees
Mary Moss, chair
Shauna Weatherby, vice chair
Bruce Lachney
Dr. Robert Lenigan
Mark Martinez
Clover Park Technical College Foundation

Board of Directors
Officers Emeriti Directors

Michael Block, president Bill Hamilton
David Harkness, past president Philip Hayes
Lisé Tanner, secretary Sharon M. McGavick
Steven Crosby, treasurer
Gary Nomensen, director-at-large
Joyce Oubré, director-at-large Ex Officio Directors
Rebecca Reeder, director-at-large
Amy Goings, executive director
Mike Stevenson, director-at-large
Cecelia Loveless, director for resource development
Mary Moss, trustee liaison
John Walstrum, college president
Directors Linda Schoonmaker, vice president finance and budget
Welcome
Karl Anderson Denise Klug, faculty representative

Ty Cordova
Mary Green
Matthew Lane
Harley Moberg
Steven Brewer
College Advisory Council

The College Advisory Council (CAC) serves as a liaison between Clover Park Technical College and the business
community, government, public agencies, organized labor, military installations, community-based
organizations, and other educational institutions; and advocates on behalf of the college. The council provides
advice and makes recommendations to the president to strengthen the effectiveness in providing quality
educational opportunities and services for the community. The CAC meets a minimum of four times annually.
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Becoming a Student
Course Descriptions
Getting Started 8 Paying for College 14 Campus Life and Services 22

How to Register 10 Financial Aid 16 Child Care/Early Care and 24
Getting Support 13 International Students 20 Education/Parent Programs
Getting Started
Our staff is here to help you succeed at Clover Park Technical College.
Explore Your Future at the Career Center Plan Your Time

(253) 583-8765 or 253-589-5548 Most career preparation programs are in session throughout
The Career Center, a WorkSource Affiliate site, brings a variety the year with four breaks between quarters. Starting times of
of services to students and potential students. The center offers classes and daily class schedules vary. General schedules are in
valuable resources such as a free CareerScope assessment the Programs section of this catalog and class times are listed
to help you choose a program of study, labor market and for each quarter in the quarterly Schedule of Classes. Students
occupational information, career-job search tools, job search usually attend classroom and laboratory sessions for six to
assistance, interviewing tips, access to job postings, interest tests eight hours each day to complete their career training as soon
and one-on-one conversation. Staff are available to interpret as possible.
assessment results and help you explore career options and
appropriate educational opportunities. Contact the Advising/ If You Are Seeking a Degree
Counseling Center on the main campus in Building 17,
(253) 589-5548, for hours of operation. or Certificate:
• Take a placement/assessment test.
Attend an Information Session • Meet with a counselor/advisor to design your
On most second and fourth Wednesdays of the month Educational Plan.
at 3 p.m., instructors will speak with you about career • Complete the Admissions Application.
opportunities, what is taught in the program, and what you
• Take the completed Admissions form to Student
will need to do to get started in most cases, information
Records for the assignment of a target start date.
sessions are held in the facility or classroom where the
program is taught. During the information session, faculty will • Register for program/class during the scheduled
provide information about the content of the program, what registration period for the quarter in which you will
fees are required, what books and supplies are needed, the job be attending.
outlook and employment information.
Getting Started
To Take Courses Not Leading

Organize Financial Resources to a Degree or Certificate:
Many students need some type of financial assistance to meet
the cost of going to college. It is important to plan ahead in • Register for courses that do not require placement
order to have a financial plan in place. Information about testing, prerequisite courses or admission to the
the types of aid available and how to apply is found in the College. Offerings and descriptions are available in
Financial Aid section of this catalog. the Class Schedule each quarter.
• Non-degree seeking students have access to and are
Persons who qualify for assistance from the Division of encouraged to seek the assistance of counselors/
Vocational Rehabilitation of the State of Washington or advisors to discuss career pathways.
neighboring states, the Department of Labor and Industries,
WorkSource, the Washington State Department of Social and
Health Services, or the Employment Security Department
should contact and work with their funding agencies before
and throughout the enrollment process.
Assessment All members of the community are eligible for program

admission to Clover Park Technical College if they:
Students entering technical programs that have general
education classes as part of the curriculum are required to 1. Are competent to profit from the curricular
take the Computerized-Adaptive Placement Assessment and offerings of the College; and
Support System (COMPASS) test. COMPASS is un-timed but 2. Are eighteen years of age or older; or
generally takes approximately two hours to complete. There is
a non-refundable testing fee of $19.00. Assessment results are 3. Are a high school graduate (diploma or GED
used to place students in the appropriate English, Math, and certificate); or
Psychology courses. 4. Have applied for program admission under the
provisions of Running Start, Elective High School,
Assessment testing is not required prior to being admitted to the or other local enrollment option programs.
College unless the technical program selected requires that a
minimum level score be obtained for admission. Do not delay. Some programs have additional entrance requirements,
Allow ample time for assessment, educational planning, and reg- which can be found in the program description section
istration in general education prior to the beginning of a quarter. of this catalog.
COMPASS testing is conducted on a drop-in basis. No Exceptions: Those students aged 16 and over who meet the
appointment is necessary. Pay the testing fee in the cashier’s provision of “Title III-Adult Education Programs” may enroll
office located in Building 17, Room 102, and then present in certain adult basic education classes. Individuals admitted
the receipt and picture I.D. to the Assessment Center staff on into such classes will be allowed to continue as long as they are
the second floor in room 210. To obtain a bi-monthly testing able to demonstrate, through measurable academic progress,
schedule and sample test contact Advising/Counseling at an ability to benefit.
(253) 589-5548 or visit the College main campus.
Persons not meeting the eligibility criteria for program
If an assessment test has been taken within the past 24 months admission may appeal for special program admission on a
at another college or special agency, the test results can be course-by-course basis. Criteria for granting an appeal are:
placed on file in the Assessment Center and evaluated by competency at an appropriate academic level and/or artistic or
Advising/Counseling. Students without a High School diploma technical skill level, as well as ability to participate in an adult
or GED are required to complete the entire assessment in one learning environment. The College does not desire to replace or
sitting, and must wait 90 days prior to retesting. duplicate the functions of the local public schools. Appeals may
Getting Started
be filed with the vice president for instruction or designee.
Advisors and Counselors are available in Building 17,
Room 150, to evaluate assessment results on a walk-in basis.
Get Involved
Program Admission New students will be invited to attend an “Introduction
to Campus Life” orientation. Orientations will be held
Program admissions applications are available at program
quarterly and are designed to familiarize new students with
information sessions, in the Counseling/Advising office, in
the activities and services available to them at Clover Park
Student Records.
Technical College. Students learn about student rights and
The program admissions fee is: responsibilities, discover where and how to access services, and
meet representatives from Student Services and the Associated
a. non-refundable Student Government.
b. non-transferable
c. good for one career program only
d. good for one year from the first target start date
available at the time of payment.
Some programs have additional entrance requirements

and fees, which can be found in the program description
section of this catalog.
How To Register
(253) 589-5666
Building 17, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am – 7:30 pm, and Fridays 9 am – 5 pm.
Registration priority is designed to ensure class availability to those seeking a degree or certificate with registration times
scheduled on the basis of their enrollment/admission status. Students are encouraged to review their progress toward
completion of their program’s requirements prior to each registration period.
REGISTRATION & FEE PAYMENT CALENDAR FOR 2009-2010

Summer 2009 – CourSeS STarTIng 6/29/09 December 3................................ Fees Due For Winter
May 6 – May 8...................... Running Start, Elective High School (All students with unpaid charges will be dropped and open
registration will continue with fees due at the time of registration.)
& Adult High School enrollment
January 3........................Last day to withdraw with 100% refund
May 11 – May 15........... Web registration for continuing students
January 4......................................... First day of Winter Quarter
May 18 – May 22............... New student registration for admitted
students with a scheduled Summer start date January 8..........................Last day to withdraw with 80% refund
May 26.............................. Open registration begins for Summer January 25........................Last day to withdraw with 40% refund
May 29..................................... Fees Due For summer February 1...... Winter Application for Graduation Award deadline
(All students with unpaid charges will be dropped and open February 23....................... Last day to withdraw with “W” grade
June 28...........................Last day to withdraw with 100% refund SPrIng 2010 – CourSeS STarTIng 3/31/10
June 29.......................................... First day of Summer Quarter Feb 10 – Feb 12..................... Running Start, Elective High School
July 6................................Last day to withdraw with 80% refund & Adult High School enrollment
July 20..............................Last day to withdraw with 40% refund Feb 16 – Feb 19.............. Web registration for continuing students
July 27......... Summer Application for Graduation Award deadline Feb 22 – Feb 26.................. New student registration for admitted
students with a scheduled Spring start date
August 17.......................... Last day to withdraw with “W” grade
March 1............................... Open registration begins for Spring
Fall 2009– CourSeS STarTIng 9/28/09 March 4.................................... Fees Due For sprinG
(All students with unpaid charges will be dropped and open
How To Register
Aug 5 – Aug 7....................... Running Start, Elective High School

March 30........................Last day to withdraw with 100% refund
Aug 10 – Aug 14............ Web registration for continuing students
March 31......................................... First day of Spring Quarter
Aug 17 – Aug 21................ New student registration for admitted
students with a scheduled Fall start date April 6...............................Last day to withdraw with 80% refund
August 24..................................Open registration begins for Fall April 19.............................Last day to withdraw with 40% refund
August 27...................................... Fees Due For Fall April 28......... Spring Application for Graduation Award deadline.
(All students with unpaid charges will be dropped and open May 18............................. Last day to withdraw with “W” grade
September 27..................Last day to withdraw with 100% refund Summer 2010 – CourSeS STarTIng 6/28/10
September 28........................................First day of Fall Quarter May 5 – May 7...................... Running Start, Elective High School
October 2..........................Last day to withdraw with 80% refund & Adult High School enrollment
October 19........................Last day to withdraw with 40% refund May 10 – May 14........... Web registration for continuing students
October 26..........Fall Application for Graduation Award deadline May 17 – May 21............... New student registration for admitted
students with a scheduled Summer start date
November 17..................... Last day to withdraw with “W” grade
May 24.............................. Open registration begins for Summer
WInTer 2010 – CourSeS STarTIng 1/04/10 May 27..................................... Fees Due For summer
Nov 12 – Nov 13................... Running Start, Elective High School (All students with unpaid charges will be dropped and open
June 27...........................Last day to withdraw with 100% refund
Nov 16 – Nov 20............ Web registration for continuing students
June 28.......................................... First day of Summer Quarter
Nov 23 – Nov 25................ New student registration for admitted
students with a scheduled Winter start date July 2................................Last day to withdraw with 80% refund
November 30........................Open registration begins for Winter July 19..............................Last day to withdraw with 40% refund
July 28......... Summer Application for Graduation Award deadline
August 16.......................... Last day to withdraw with “W” grade
1. Each quarter currently enrolled students are given priority Continuing Education
to register for their classes via the Web. Clover Park
Clover Park Technical College offers a wide variety of credit
Technical College’s Registration/Records Online Services
and non-credit classes through Continuing Education in the
allows currently enrolled students to register for classes,
following areas:
view automated waiting lists, find out about their grades,
change their address, check their financial aid status, and • Business Workshops and Seminars
check their class schedule all by using a computer at home, • Computer and Technology Training classes
at work or on campus. • Distance Education “online” classes
• Health & Wellness
One week prior to the Web Registration for Continuing
• Community Education
Students period, instructors will provide their students the
• Short-term job training classes
information necessary to register. If you have questions
• 50+ classes
about the process, call the Student Records office at
• Skill Development classes
(253) 589-5666.
Skill development classes are offered in various technical
2. New students who have completed the program admissions
areas including telecommunications, HVAC, automotive,
process and have a target start date for the coming quarter
environmental, medical, and computer software skills. Courses
are the next priority group. Approximately two weeks prior
are frequently changed as they are offered based upon local
to the New Student Registration period, these students will
industry and employment needs.
be sent a packet of instructions for their registration period.
Students may register in person, by mail or by fax. The majority of the classes are offered on a part-time
basis, scheduled in the evening or on weekends. For a copy
3. After the priority registration period is over, registration
of the latest class schedule, please call (253) 589-5575 or
is open to any student who has completed the program
find Continuing Education under Workforce Training &
admissions process for career programs with openings or
Development at www.cptc.edu.
who wants to enroll in any course with opening for which
they meet stated pre-requisites. Students who find their
program or course of choice is full are encouraged to put Dual Credit for High School Students
their name on automated quarterly waiting lists.
Dual credit may be accepted for high school learning
4. Students registering for Continuing Education classes may experience where formal articulation agreements are in place.
How To Register
register as soon as the quarterly class schedule is available. Contact Student Records at (253) 589-6003 or Pierce County
Careers Connection at (253) 692-4796. Courses that have
Dual Credit Articulation agreements with the Pierce County
Agency Funded Students Careers Connection are marked with an asterisk (*) in both
Persons who qualify for assistance from the Division of Vo- program and course description.
cational Rehabilitation of the State of Washington or neigh-
boring states, the Department of Labor and Industries, the
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services,
Northwest Career
Work Source or the Employment Security Department may & Technical High School
attend programs at Clover Park Technical College. Enrollment (253) 589-5770
qualifications for training will be determined by the College.
Northwest Career and Technical High School is a school
Funded students must have their agency contract approved
of choice on the Clover Park Technical College campus
and mailed or faxed to the cashiering office at the College
that provides a rigorous educational program combined
before starting class. If an agency is paying the assessment
with career guidance and high quality career and technical
fee and/or the program admission fee, the student should
education. Students:
take their contract to cashiering prior to testing. The student
accounts representative is available to answer your questions • Earn a high school diploma from Northwest Career
from 7:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday in the cashier’s and Technical High School.
office in Building 17 or may be reached at (253) 589-5663.
• Earn a certificate of initial competencies in their
chosen career path.
• Are prepared to articulate into postsecondary
education and training opportunities.
• Students who enroll in the “Elective High School”
option can earn a certificate or a degree.
Adult High School Completion • are self-employed but are unemployed as a result of
general economic conditions in the community in
Adult High School classes are offered for persons 20 years of which you reside or because of a natural disaster
age or older, who are not enrolled in a regular high school
and who want to earn an Adult High School diploma. These • are a displaced homemaker
classes are academic in nature and meet Washington State • are employed but meet specific criteria for
requirements for high school completion. Students enrolled in training assistance
a regular high school may take Adult High School classes with • have been honorably separated from the
the permission of their high school counselor; however, they U.S. armed services within the last 24 months
must pay all class costs including full tuition. More information
is available from the Northwest Career and Technical High
School at (253) 589-5770 or stop in Building 16, Room 118. Veterans
(253) 589-5581
Running Start If you have been honorably separated from the U.S. armed
(253) 589-5701 services within the last 24 months, you may be eligible for free
tuition and related expenses through Worker Retraining funds.
The Running Start program is designed for high school Most programs offered by Clover Park Technical College are
students who are ready for college-level work, want to get a fully approved for benefits under the following Veterans Admin-
start on their career training, and want to receive both college istration regulations: Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation),
and high school credit while attending high school. High Chapter 30 (GI Bill), Chapter 32 (VEAP), Chapter 33 Post
school students between the ages of 16 and 21 may be eligible 9/11 (GI Bill), Chapter 35 (Survivors & Dependents) and Chap-
to attend Clover Park Technical College under this program. ter 1606/1607 (Reserves) of Title 38, U.S. Code. For questions
Clover Park Technical College works closely with area high regarding eligibility, call the VA at 1-888-442-4551. Contact the
school counselors to plan appropriate educational experiences. Clover Park Technical College VA clerk at (253) 589-5581 for
Qualified students (juniors or seniors enrolled in area high questions about your certification with the College.
schools or those who have successfully completed 10 Carnegie
Units of high school credit) enroll in tuition-free programs,
but are required to pay a Running Start fee for books, tools, Workfirst, TANF &
laboratory fees, consumables, and transportation (subject to Low Income Working Parents
revision due to pending legislation). High school students who
attend during the summer quarter will pay adult tuition and
(253) 589-5503
How To Register
fees. Interested students must meet with the Running Start WorkFirst participants are parents receiving Temporary
advisor to receive appropriate paperwork prior to enrolling. Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) from the Washington
Call for more information about program procedures and State Department of Social and Health Services. Workfirst
eligibility requirements. students can participate in job skills training by:
• enrolling in Customized Job Skills Training programs
Worker Retraining • enrolling in High Wage High Demand career training
(253) 589-5548 • working 20 hours per week and enrolling in
Worker Retraining provides an opportunity to retrain for a new other career training options
career, upgrade current skills to remain employed or regain
employment and benefit from other Clover Park Technical Additionally, low-income working parents may be eligible for
College services. Worker Retraining funds are set aside by the funding for short-term job skills training, such as the Quick
Washington State Legislature to assist dislocated/unemployed Start classes. Eligible TANF and low-income working parents
workers, displaced homemakers, veterans or vulnerable workers may also apply for assistance with childcare costs. To get
who need their skills upgraded to remain employed. These funds started, call the WorkFirst Office or stop by the WorkFirst/
may be used for tuition assistance, transportation, child care, and WorkSource office on the main campus in Building 17,
training completion aid. The Worker Retraining Advisor must Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
determine that you are an eligible recipient. You may qualify for
Worker Retraining at Clover Park Technical College if you: Worksource
• are unemployed and receiving (253) 589-5886
unemployment benefits WorkSource funding programs are available for eligible low-
• have exhausted unemployment benefits income adults, youth, dislocated workers, and displaced
within the past 24 months homemakers. Students must meet the Workforce Investment Act
(WIA) program criteria to receive assistance with educational
expenses. Call for information about the WorkSource programs.
Getting Support Disabilities Accommodations

(253) 589-5767
Advising/Counseling Center Clover Park Technical College wants to help all students
(253) 589-5548 succeed. We are committed to providing reasonable accom-
modations, including core services, to qualified students with
Home to the Career Center, Crisis Counseling, Disabilities/ disabilities. TDD services are available in Human Resources.
Accommodations, Running Start, and Worker Retraining. Appropriate adjustment and reasonable accommodations
The Advising and Counseling Center offers a wide variety will be provided to qualified students with disabilities for
of services to current and prospective students. Advisors can recruitment, the application process, enrollment, registration,
assist with career pathway planning by interpreting assessment financial aid, course/module work, counseling, programs and
scores, referring students for additional assessment if needed, services. A request for accommodations must be made and
and by helping develop an educational plan with the student. medical documentation of disability is required. To arrange ac-
If the desired program/class is full or the enrollment is for a commodations, students should contact the Student Disability
future quarter, students will be referred to the Registration/Fee Specialist. Requests for accommodations should be received by
Payment Calendar for open registration period. the College six weeks prior to the beginning of the program for
which the request is made. Lack of advance notice may delay
Staff can also provide referrals to community resources to assist
the availability of an accommodation. The complete Clover
with unmet financial and personal needs. Any of the before
Park Technical College Policies and Procedures for Reason-
mentioned services can be accessed by contacting the Advising
able Accommodations for Students with Disabilities under
and Counseling office on the main campus in Building 17,
ADA/504 is available in the Advising/Counseling office.
Room 150, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00
p.m.; Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 9:30 a.m. –
4:30 p.m. Multicultural Student Services
(253) 589-5766
Crisis Counseling The Multicultural Student Services program offers academic
(253) 589-5548 advising, educational planning, career and personal
Crisis Counseling by trained professionals is offered for regis- counseling, and financial opportunities to meet the needs
tered students at Clover Park Technical College. Counseling of students of color. The program promotes cultural
Getting Support
is voluntary and students are asked to fill out a consent for pluralism throughout the campus with activities that provide
services form and an intake form. Information shared with the awareness of the African American, Asian/Pacific Islander,
counselors is kept confidential and does not become part of the Hispanic, Native American and the cultures of international
students’ academic file. There is a limit of three counseling ses- communities. The program is in Building 17, Room 200.
sions, after which students will be given to referrals to area coun-
seling agencies and practices, if further counseling is needed. Adult Basic Skills
The counselors also have resources available to refer students (253) 589-5760
for assistance with life circumstances that might be hindering The Adult Basic Skills program offers classes in Adult Basic
their academic performance. For more information, or to Education (ABE), which includes basic skills, English as a
make an appointment, contact the Advising and Counseling Second Language (ESL) and GED preparation. Goals include
Center. If you have a mental health emergency, and a Clover offering basic skills and literacy programs that enhance career,
Park Technical College counselor is not available, please educational and personal opportunities for individuals. The
contact the Pierce County Crisis Line at 1-800-576-7764. program offers basic skills in math, reading, and writing,
preparation for a GED, technical program, and/or career
changes. The curriculum is based on the Washington State
Learning Standards, and works within the framework of
Equipped for the Future (EFF).
ABE/ESL students must take the CASAS Test and are

asked to complete a writing sample before enrolling in GED
preparation and ABE classes. Testing sessions are scheduled
throughout the quarter and serve students on a first come,
first served basis. There is no fee for testing. More information
is available in Building 17, Room 260 or call for more
information. There is a $25.00 tuition fee for each student
enrolled in the ABE, GED and ESL classes.
Tutoring Center
(253) 589-5744
Paying for College
The Tutoring Center in Building 15, Room 103-A provides Washington State &
basic skills help in math, English, study skills, and time
management. Assistance includes individual tutoring and the Cost of Education
computer-assisted learning. Services are available to students The State of Washington contributes approximately 69
enrolled in General Education classes and professional- percent of the cost of students’ education through an
technical training programs. Hours change quarterly. Check at allocation to the College. Students are responsible for the
http://www.cptc.edu/library/schedule.htm remaining 31 percent. Eligible students may also receive
state-supported financial aid. Certain targeted programs
mentioned above also help students pay for college and job
GED Examination training. Furthermore, federal, state, and foundation support is
(253) 589-6045 for an appointment available. Please see Financial Aid, below.
(253) 589-5760 for classes to prepare for the GED
GED Testing is administered on a set schedule several
times each month. The exam consists of five tests: Writing Tuition and Fees
(including a 200-word essay), Social Studies, Science, Reading,
and Math (through Algebra and Geometry). An orientation TUITION FOR THE 2009-2010 ACADEMIC YEAR
session is required for all first time testers. At least two sessions FOR STATE-SUPPORTED COURSES
are necessary to complete all tests. There is a fee for the GED 1-10 credits $74.34 per credit
exam; examinees must present approved photo ID and be 19 11-18 credits $53.19 per credit
years of age or older (or have the appropriate release form 19-25 credits no tuition charge for these credits
from their local high school). 26 credits and up $54.62 per credit
International Education Tuition

1-10 credits $157.03 per credit
11-18 credits $155.26 per credit
19-25 credits no tuition charge for these credits
Getting Support
26 credits and up $156.64 per credit
ONE-TIME FEES
Program admission fee: $50.00 non-refundable
Assessment fee: $19.00 non-refundable
Graduation fee: $20.00 non-refundable
QUARTERLY FEES
Student activities fee: $16.69 per quarter
Parking fee: 83 cents per credit to a maximum
of $10.00 per quarter
ASG building fee: $3.75 per credit to a maximum
of $45.00 per quarter
State building fee: $2.53 per credit
ADDITIONAL FEES Financial aid recipients are subject to the Title IV Return of
Funds policy stated in this catalog.
Additional fees may be charged for a class.
Students under age 21 who enroll under the provisions of 4. For Self-Support classes, the following schedule
Running Start or Elective High School do not pay tuition or will apply:
an admission fee. Qualifying students are expected to pay the
100% If the College cancels the class.
Assessment Fee and a quarterly Laboratory/Supply Fee of
$52.94 in addition to paying for consumables, books, tools 100% When you withdraw from the class on or before
and transportation costs required for the program (subject to one business day prior to the first day of class. To officially
revision due to pending legislation). The College may require withdraw from the class, you may come to the college in
students to pay a refundable deposit for tools loaned to them. person, call registration at 253-589-5666, fax your request
Once a student graduates from high school, he or she is no to be withdrawn to 253-589-5852, or withdraw online at
longer eligible for these programs and will be required to pay www.cptc.edu/drop. The college must receive the fax on
the full tuition and fees. or before one business day prior to the first day of class.
Self Support Classes are 100 percent funded through student 0% When you register but do not attend the class.
fees and information on offerings is available in the quarterly No refunds are available after the class has started.
class schedule. Fees vary by course.
Self-support classes are indicated in the quarterly class
A current fee list for each career program is available on schedule by an SS at the end of the class title, just above
Clover Park Technical College’s website, www.cptc.edu, or by the description.
calling (253) 589-5548. Students should obtain all tuition and
fee information prior to registration. 5. Programs cancelled by the College will be refunded
at 100 % of the fees paid but unused as of the
Acceptable payment methods are check, cash, money order, cancellation date.
Visa or MasterCard. If an agency or scholarship is paying a
student’s tuition, the payment authorization must be on file 6. Refunds will not be granted for students withdrawn
at Clover Park Technical College in order to complete the for disciplinary reasons.
registration process. Failure to meet financial obligations to
the College will result in withdrawal from classes as well as the 7. Students called for military active duty will be
granted a refund of tuition and laboratory/supply/
Paying for College

withholding of degrees and transcripts.
computer use fees paid for the current payment
Tuition rates are set by the College in accordance with state period, subject to the rules and regulations of their
law, and are subject to change for all enrolled students at the respective funding sources and payment methods.
time of the change. Presentation of written confirmation is required.
8. Students who do not attend the first two class

Refund Policy sessions and/or comply with the established
1. The Assessment Test Fee is non-refundable. attendance policy for the class or program may
forfeit the right to continue and may be subject to
2. All program admission fees are non-refundable. administrative withdrawal without refund.
3. For State-funded classes, the tuition and laboratory/ 9. The graduation fee is non-refundable.
supply/computer use fee will be refunded for a
payment period upon official withdrawal according 10. Upon official withdrawal, refunds will be made by
to the following schedule: mail to the student or his or her respective funding
agencies.
100% Prior to the first day of instruction.
80% First through fifth day of instruction. Refund Exception

Exceptions to the refund policy must be requested in writing to
40% On or after the sixth day of instruction
the Director of Enrollment Services before the last day of the
through the twentieth calendar day following the
quarter in which payment was made. A Petition for Refund
beginning of instruction.
Exception form is available in the Student Records Office.
0% Twenty-first calendar day through the end of Eligible requests will have detailed information and supporting
the payment period. documentation attached.
Financial Aid How to Apply

Apply for aid as early as possible. The Department of
Clover Park Technical College believes that every individual Education now offers three methods of filing a Free
should have the opportunity to achieve his or her educational Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You may:
goals. The Financial Aid Office provides financial assistance to
students who would otherwise not be able to attend school. 1. apply online at www.FAFSA.ed.gov (recommended) or
Financial assistance may be available to you from various 2. download and complete a PDF FAFSA and mail it to
sources in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and the processor, (a link is on our web page) or
employment. Aid is awarded according to federal, state and
institutional guidelines. No student will be denied aid on the 3. request a paper FAFSA by calling the Federal Student
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID
disability or age. (1-800-433-3243).
All prospective students are encouraged to apply for aid. FAFSA on the Web Worksheets are available in the financial
Financial aid staff will discuss opportunities with you and aid office to help students prepare their applications. Clover
help you with the application process. Eligibility is determined Park’s Title IV school code is 015984 and should be listed on
through a careful assessment of your financial situation, taking your application.
into account your and/or your family’s income, assets, debts,
The Financial Aid Office in Building 17 is open from 7:30
number of dependents, and the estimated cost of attending
a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m.
Clover Park Technical College.
to 5:00 p.m., Friday. Staff are available to help with the
application process.
Eligibility
Processed FAFSA data is forwarded to Clover Park Technical
The following programs are NOT eligible for traditional College. Upon receipt, a letter will be sent to the applicant
financial aid: Adult Basic Education (ABE), general education detailing any additional forms or documents needed to
classes below 80, GED prep, Quick Start programs, personal complete the file.
enchrichment continuing education, Running Start or high
school completion.
Cost of Attending College
To qualify for financial aid, a student must:
The following budget figures have been approved by the
Financial Aid
• be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an eligible Washington Financial Aid Association and Clover Park
degree or certificate program Technical College. They are provided as a guide to estimate
what it would cost to attend Clover Park Technical College
• have a high school diploma, GED, or demonstrate the for nine-months (three quarters.)
“ability to benefit” through the assessment process.
• be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen. DEPENDENT INDEPENDENT RESIDENT
Living with Living with Living
• be registered with the Selective Service Parent/Relative Parent/Relative Independently
(if required to do so). Tuition & Fees $3,600 $3,600 $3,600
• not owe any repayments on previous Title IV Books & Supplies $972 $975 $972
assistance and not be in default on any federal Room & Board $2,730 $6,372 $8,460
student loans.
Transportation $1,344 $1,548 $1,176
• demonstrate a need for financial assistance. Personal $1,674 $2,352 $2,040
Financial aid is normally awarded based on full-time enroll- TOTAL $10,320 $14,847 $16,248
ment (12 credits or more). If you plan to enroll in fewer than
12 credits for any quarter, you must give the financial aid office Students enrolled in programs with high book, supply and/or
advance notification to allow for your award to be revised. tool costs may want to consider applying for a Stafford Loan.
Plan ahead, you may need to cover these costs initially
because loan funds cannot be disbursed for the first 30 days
of the quarter.
Types of Financial Aid

FINANCIAL AID HOW FUNDS ARE AMOUNT SPECIAL
ELIGIBILITY
PROGRAM RECEIVED AVAILABLE CONDITIONS
Federal Pell Grant May be applied toward fees. Enrolled in an eligible program Grants range from $200 to Payments are made during the
Balance paid by check in 24 credits and 20 weeks in $4,731 depending on need, first two weeks of each quarter
length. cost of the program, and hours to all students who have met
expected to be completed in the minimum credits required as
award year. defined on the award letter.
Washington State Same as Pell. Washington resident. Grants range from $100 to First priority deadline is July 1.
Same as Pell. $2,554 depending on need.
Need Grant (SNG)
Early applicants receive priority
funding.
Federal Supplemental Same as Pell. Same as Pell. Grants range from $100 to Awarded to students who have high
Educational $1,200. need. Priority deadline of July 1.
Opportunity
Grant (FSEOG)
CPTC Grant Credit on books or tuition Washington resident. Enrolled at Maximum $250 for books, Limited assistance when other aid
on account. least half- time. Low income and limited tuition assistance. pending.
unmet need.
Work Study Submit a time sheet once a Enrolled in an eligible program. Dependent on student’s Jobs are available on and off
month. Payment is monthly by calculated need. Earnings range campus. Positions are handled by
Federal Work Study (FWS) check or direct deposit. from $200 to $6,000 per school the Financial Aid Office. State work
State Work Study (SWS) year. study positions are related to a
student’s career training. A student
WorkFirst Work Study may work up to a maximum of 19
hours per week.
Federal Family Education Applied to outstanding tuition Enrolled in an eligible program Up to $3,500 for first-year Students are required to attend
Loan Program (FFELP) and fees. Balance paid by check. 24 credits and 20 weeks in students enrolled in a minimum both entrance and exit counseling.
Progress is verified before funds length. 9-month program. BORROWED If a student withdraws, changes
are released. MONEY MUST BE REPAID. programs or drops to less than half
time, the remainder of the loan is
Financial Aid
cancelled.
Scholarships Individuals, groups and Financial need; other Determined by donor. Scholarship Determined by donor.
organizations. requirements opportunities are posted at the
depending on scholarship. Financial Aid Office.
Worker Retraining Same as Pell. Dislocated/unemployed Grants range from $100 to Eligible participants are identified
worker, displaced homemaker, $1700 per quarter based by the Worker Retraining Advisor in
vulnerable, or a veteran. on need, other funding and Advising and Counseling.
availability of funds.
WorkFirst Financial Credit on account for tuition and Low income working parent or To cover tuition and books not Eligible participants are identified
Aid (Working Family bookstore purchases. WorkFirst/TANF recipient. covered by any other form of aid. by the Working Family/WorkFirst
Advisor in Advising and Counseling.
Scholarship)
Determining Need Timelines

The amount of assistance students receive is based on their Students must apply for financial aid every school year that
demonstrated “need.” they need assistance. Forms for the next academic year
are available in the Financial Aid Office after January 1.
Cost of attending college – Financial resources = Need Applications for financial aid should be submitted at least three
months prior to enrollment at Clover Park Technical College.
Financial need is defined as the difference between educational
Applications are processed in the order they are received.
expenses (tuition, lab fees, books, tools, supplies, room and
board, personal and transportation) and the amount the Since many students start fall quarter, it may take longer to
student and his/her family can afford to pay as determined by process an application during the summer. If possible, the
the information on the Financial Aid Application. FAFSA should be filed by May 1 for a fall start.
Deadlines FEDERAL STAFFORD LOANS

Students who plan to pay tuition with grant funding must Subsidized and Unsubsidized. - The Federal Stafford Loans
have received an award letter before the date that fees are due. are a part of the Federal Family Educational Loan Program
Students whose files are not yet complete, or who are planning (FFELP). Private lenders, banks, and credit unions provide
to pay their fees with their student loan funds, must request a these loans. Students receiving Stafford Loans must attend
deferment from the financial aid office. entrance and exit counseling sessions. Loan counseling is
available online and accessed through the College website at
Tuition and fee payment deadlines for the 2009-10 academic www.cptc.edu.
year are:
Fall August 27, 2009 STATE/FEDERAL & WORKFIRST WORK STUDY
Winter December 3, 2009
A student must work to receive the funds awarded to them.
Spring March 4, 2010
Students can work up to 19 hours per week while classes are
Summer May 27, 2010
in session and 40 hours a week during breaks. The amount of
work depends on the amount awarded. A Work Study award
Financial Aid Programs is not a guarantee of a job or retention, once hired. No other
aid program will be substituted for a Work Study award. See
Each of the major financial aid programs is described below. the Work Study Financial Aid Specialist for placement. TANF
Additional information is available on the chart on page 15. recipients contact the WorkFirst Coordinator for WorkFirst
Work Study eligibility.
FEDERAL PELL GRANT
The largest federal grant program for undergraduate students, OPPORTUNITY GRANT
Pell grants do not have to be repaid if you maintain satisfac- (253) 589-5957
tory academic progress. The Federal Student Aid programs de-
The Opportunity Grant allows low-income students to
termine eligibility according to a formula developed by the U.S.
earn up to 45 credits in a job training program that is high
Department of Education. The family contribution (EFC), on
wage and high demand with money to help cover tuition,
your Student Aid report determines the amount of your grant.
books, and some additional financial support depending on
need. Students also participate in personal and professional
FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL development workshops. Contact the Opportunity Grant
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT Coordinator in Building 17, Room 130.
Financial Aid
A federal grant for undergraduate students. Only students

with exceptionally high need, Pell grant eligibility and those The career pathways covered under the
enrolled at least half time are eligible. Opportunity Grant are:
Aviation Maintenance
WASHINGTON STATE NEED GRANT Early Care & Education
Environmental Science
A state-funded grant. A student must be a qualified
Health Unit Coordinator
Washington State resident in an eligible degree or certificate
Histology Technician
program to receive this grant.
Landscape Management/Horticulture
Licensed Practical Nurse
SCHOLARSHIPS Medical Assistant
Many businesses, service, and professional organizations, CAD I-BEST
as well as individuals in the community, contribute funds to Nursing Assistant Certification/IBEST NAC
be used as grants (awards based on need) or as scholarships Registered Nurse
(awards based on merit, need or other criteria). Applications Residential Construction
are accepted at various times throughout the year. Eligibility
criteria and application procedures are posted on the website WORKER RETRAINING
and on the Scholarship Board located outside of the Financial
Worker Retraining is a Washington State program that targets
Aid Office in Building 17.
dislocated/unemployed workers, displaced homemakers, or
Clover Park Technical College Foundation Scholarships are vulnerable workers and veterans honorably discharged within
announced quarterly. Scholarship awards for the school year the last 24 months.
starting in September are finalized by the end of July. Individ-
ual scholarship brochures and the uniform Foundation Schol-
arship Application are available in the Financial Aid office.
Selection Process 3. To understand the loan obligation. With a loan

as part of the student’s package, future earnings
Federal Pell Grant and Federal Stafford Loan funds are are pledged to pay present school costs. Loan
available throughout the year for qualified students who conditions should be read carefully; ask questions.
complete the required processes and enroll or are accepted
into an eligible degree or certificate program. The Washington 4. To maintain satisfactory progress and toward the
State Need Grant, the Federal Supplemental Educational completion of degree/certificate program.
Opportunity Grant and Federal and State work study are
awarded to eligible students on the basis of the completion 5. To repay any financial aid received when students
date of the student’s file. Since these funds are limited, the were not eligible.
earliest applicants are given the highest priority. 6. To continue receiving financial aid, students must
The amount of the student’s award will be determined each reapply each academic year.
year by the Federal Pell Grant and the State Need Grant
programs and by Clover Park Technical College for the Satisfactory Academic Progress
campus-based programs.
Students who receive financial aid at Clover Park Technical
College must maintain satisfactory academic progress in an
Notification eligible degree or certificate program. Federal regulations
Students awarded Financial Aid will receive a Financial Aid require that a student’s entire Clover Park Technical College
award letter that will indicate the amount and the type of record be reviewed for satisfactory academic progress, including
aid offered. terms in which financial aid was not received. We will apply
the same satisfactory academic progress standards for quarter
when you are receiving financial aid. Students are expected to
Rights & Responsibilities complete the credits for which they enroll with a grade point
As a financial aid recipient, students have the following rights: average (GPA) of at least 2.0. In doing so, students remain in
good standing and can continue to receive financial aid. A copy
1. Access to accurate and timely information on of the Clover Park Technical College Satisfactory Academic
financial aid deadlines and procedures. Progress Policy for Financial Aid Recipients is provided
annually to each student with his/her financial aid award letter.
2. Access to personal financial aid records Students with questions, or who want to request a copy of the
Financial Aid
and information as defined by the Buckley information should contact the Financial Aid Office.
Amendment of 1974.
3. The choice of accepting all or only part of the Withdrawal & Repayment Policies
assistance offered.
Financial aid recipients who withdraw from school or stop
4. Access to a review of the award package should the attending classes before completing more than 60 percent
student’s financial situation change. Included in this of the quarter may be required to repay a percentage of the
right is the opportunity to appeal. tuition paid and cash disbursed. You must inform the financial
aid office of the date of your official withdrawal processed by
Along with these rights students have the following the Registrar’s office. If you stop attending class and/or attend
responsibilities: classes but earn no credits, the financial aid office will assume
that you unofficially withdrew. Any funds owed to the financial
1. To provide accurate information to be used in aid program or the College will need to be repaid before any
the aid process. Misrepresenting information is a consideration will be given to further financial aid, future
violation of the law and could result in indictment enrollment at the College or the release of any academic
under the U.S. Criminal Code. transcripts. Detailed information on repayment policies and
regulations are included with your financial aid award letter
2. To inform the Financial Aid Office of any
and on the College’s web page. Please see the financial aid
significant changes to a student’s financial situation
office for any questions you may have regarding these policies.
(scholarships, gifts, earnings, funding, etc.) in excess
of $200 that were not listed in the application, or any
other change in circumstances such as a change in
student status, or marital status which may influence
the award. Failure to report these changes can result
in federal legal action to recover aid funds.
International Students Transfer of Clover Park

We welcome students from many countries to Clover Park Technical College Credits
Technical College. We offer airport pick-up, free internet access Credits earned at Clover Park Technical College may transfer
and free tutoring to our international students. to other two-year colleges, and to some four-year colleges and
universities. Please discuss your educational goals with the
Our international website, www.cptc.edu/international, has
International Office staff.
detailed information in English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese,
Thai, Turkish, and Vietnamese.
Dates to Remember
Admissions *Fall Quarter begins September 28, 2009
To start your application process, please contact us and take Winter Quarter begins January 4, 2010
the first step towards a bright future. Join other American and *Spring Quarter begins March 31, 2010
international students who have discovered the outstanding Summer Quarter begins June 28, 2010
programs at Clover Park Technical College.
Graduation is December 17, 2009 and June 17, 2010
You can become an international student at Clover Park *Please note that some programs have fall and spring start dates only.
Technical College by following these easy steps:
Plan to arrive a few days before the quarter begins to rest and
1. Fill out the Admissions Application and the recuperate. For Winter quarter, plan to arrive after Christmas
Financial Responsibility forms: day (December 26-28).
a. Available online at www.cptc.edu/international, or
b. Request an application by mail at: Cost of Tuition & Fees

International Education Programs 1-10 credits $157.03 per credit
4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW 11-18 credits $155.26 per credit
Lakewood WA USA 98499 19-25 credits no tuition charge for these credits
26 credits and up $156.64 per credit
International Students
c. Email us at International@cptc.edu and we will

send digital copies of the documents.
• International Student Health Insurance is $207.00 per
d. Request an application by fax at: (253) 589-6054 quarter (3 months) — subject to change.
2. Send the Admission Application and the Financial • Computer Use Fee of $4.25 per credit to a maximum
Responsibility forms, along with other required of $51.00 per quarter (depending on the program).
documents, by mail with your $50.00 non-refundable
application fee, payable by personal check, money Tuition and fees may change based upon State of Washington
order (in U.S. dollars), or credit card. legislative guidelines.
3. Attach a passport-size color photo to the top right • Parking fee of 83 cents per credit to a maximum of
corner of the application. $10.00 per quarter (if driving a car to college).
English Language Requirement: No TOEFL is required for • Housing and other College fees are not inclusive.
admission, if you study ESL at Clover Park Technical College.
Completion of an approved English Language Program would • Non-refundable Clover Park Technical College
waive the ESL requirement. Please contact us regarding our admissions application fee is $50.00.
English Language Requirement.
• Books and supplies vary by program.
Once we receive the above items and you meet all the
admissions criteria, we will mail your I-20 Form to you. Take
the I-20 Form with you to the U.S. Consulate in your country
and apply for a student visa. If you have questions about
the application process, please contact our office at: Email:
International@cptc.edu or Tel: (253) 589-6089.
Intensive English Programs for Independent Living in Apartments

International Students & Professionals Near the College
Clover Park Technical College offers Intensive English courses Cost: One bedroom apartments average $500.00 per month
for international students and professionals who are interested and two bedrooms average at $600.00 per month, plus food
in learning English for academic, business purposes, or for and utilities, depending on location, size and amenities.
leisure and fun.
• Housing and other College fees are not inclusive.
• Small classes for students preparing for academic The students who need assistance in finding
and professional technical programs at college apartments need to pay a $100.00 housing
• Study English 20 hours per week for ten weeks application fee payable to CPTC.
• Use of the computer lab with software for self-paced, Costs are subject to change based on the local housing market.
hands-on English learning
For Additional International
Cost of Tuition & Fees Information
for Intensive English (I-ESL) Contact the International Education Office at:
• Tuition per quarter is $2,765.54, at time of catalog Tel: (253) 589-6089
printing. The course is ten weeks longs and includes
cultural and career-related field trips and activities. Fax (253) 589-6054
A tuition increase is expected for 2009-2010. Check
Email: international@cptc.edu
with the International Office for the most recent
tuition amount for I-ESL. Mail: Clover Park Technical College
International Education Programs
Housing Services

4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Lakewood WA USA 98499
Clover Park Technical College works with Abode Homestay as
International Students
its housing manager. For details or further information, contact Website: www.cptc.edu/international
Abode Homestay at www.abodehomestay.com.
American Host Family

You may live with an American family who will provide you
with a private room and three meals a day. They will also pick
you up from the airport, help you with your initial settling-in
needs (banking, ID, orientation to community, etc.)
There is a $250.00 placement fee (payable to ABODE), and

a $100.00 deposit (applied toward 1st month’s Homestay fee.
Costs, as determined by Abode Homestay at the time

this catalog was printed, are:
Option A: Traditional Homestay - $550.00 a month

for 3 meals / 7 days a week.
Option B: Bed & Breakfast Homestay - $425.00 a month

for 1 meals / 7 days a week and
3 meals / weekends.
Verify expenses with Abode Homestay when

requesting a U.S. host family.
Housing placements are managed through Abode Homestay.

Contact them at www.abodehomestay.com for the most recent
fees and policies.
Fees are subject to change.
Campus Life & Services Student Center

(253) 589-5644
Associated Student Government The Sharon McGavick Student Center is where students and
(253) 589-5644 the campus community connect via student services such
Associated Student Government (ASG) is the official governing entertaining and educational programs and services that
organization for students at Clover Park Technical College. both enhance the quality of college life and complement the
Serving on ASG gives student the opportunity to maximize educational experience at CPTC. Students can enjoy open
their involvement and participation in the college. access to a game room; TV room; microwaves; study spaces;
food service and coffee shop; retail shops; meeting and event
The ASG is organized as follows: spaces; and student leadership and involvement opportunities.
Student Council
Bookstore
This council is composed of students who are selected by their
(253) 589-5614
peers to represent the entire student body in the positions of
President, Vice President, Secretary and Student Activities In addition to textbooks, the Bookstore carries supplies, tools,
Chair. Council meetings, which are open to the public, are and many other needed items for training. The bookstore also
held on a regular basis while CPTC is in session. carries logo clothing and gift items, backpacks and rolling
book bags, snack items and assorted beverages. The Bookstore
Programming Board is in the Student Center, Building 23, has extended hours at
the beginning of each quarter and may run on a reduced
The programming board primary function is to provide schedule during all College breaks.
students with programs and activities that enhance their
learning outside of the classroom. These programs include
but are not limited to student involvement days, diversity and Food Services
cultural events, lectures and workshops, concerts, welcome Breakfast, lunch and snacks are served daily on campus when the
days, movie nights and more. College is in session at the Cascade Café and the Clover Perk Bis-
tro in Building 23. The Clover Park Technical College Culinary
Clubs & Organizations
Campus Life & Services
Arts students offer lunch in the Rainier room in Building 31,

The ASG coordinates the management of student clubs, Wednesday through Friday, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
which operate specifically to promote individual programs
with respective industries and related professional Health Services
organizations within the community.
The Advising and Counseling Office is home to the wellness
For more information about Student Programs, call or stop committee that promotes safety and health issues. There
by the Student Center, Building 23, Room 207. Students can are no health services on the campus. Referrals are made to
meet with their student officers in Building 23, Room 209 or local clinics.
take a break in the game or TV areas in Rooms 214 or 215.
Identification Library & Computer Labs

(253) 589-5557 (253) 589-5544 for hours
Student photo identification cards are available and can be (253) 589-5628 or (253) 589-6067 for Library Skills
purchased from Security (Building 23, Room 211) on Tuesdays classes and individual orientations to library resources
and Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. The cost for a student The Clover Park Technical College Library and Hayes
identification card is $5.00. Replacement cards cost $5.00. Computer Lab is located in the F.V. Miner Resource Center,
Pay in advance at the Cashiers Office, Building 17, Room Building 15. The library/computer lab is open from 7:00 a.m.
102. Bring your receipt and completed application to Building to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00
23, Room 211. You must have a picture ID and your Student p.m. on Fridays, and 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays.
ID number to be issued a Clover Park Technical College The library provides a variety of print, audiovisual and online
identification card. resources to students, faculty, and staff. The general collection
of books, reference materials, magazines and multi-media
Insurance resources support Clover Park Technical College’s instructional
programs. In addition, the library/computer lab has a
Clover Park Technical College provides information regarding
collection of electronic resources including online reference
accident and health insurance to interested students. Contact
databases, electronic journals, computer applications, Internet
your program faculty or the Advising/Counseling Office in
access, and a variety of assistive technologies.
Building 17 for a brochure.
Other services include a coin-operated copy machine,
Parking & Transportation fee-based fax machine, and study areas. For after-hours
convenience, there is an outside book return on the east end
(253) 589-5557 of Building 15. Library/computer labs staff are available to
Pierce Transit Buses 202 and 3 stop at the College on a give individual assistance.
regular basis.
All currently enrolled students are eligible to use the library/
Students who park on College property must register computer labs for College-related activities. A variety of
their vehicle and display a current decal, which is issued software and hardware is available to help students with
annually and is valid from September to September. assignments and to accommodate students with special needs.
Campus Life & Services

Parking applications are available from the Security Office,
Building 22, Room 127; Cashiering, Building 17, Room
102; and at Student Registration, Building 17, Lobby. Decals
Security
are available in Building 23, Room 211. Bring picture (253) 589-5682
identification, student identification number and proof of class Security personnel are on campus to assure your safety. They
registration. Hours of operation are: Tuesday and Thursday, will deal with emergency situations and will assist with some
2-4 p.m.. Your first decal is included in your tuition expense, vehicle problems, such as a dead battery.
there is a $7 charge for additional decals. If you are driving a
temporary vehicle please come to the Security Office between
7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to receive a temporary parking slip.
The white striped areas are designated for student parking.

Yellow striped areas are restricted to the following: carpool,
disabled, authorized staff, and visitors. The campus speed
limit is 10 miles per hour, unless otherwise posted. Vehicles
improperly parked on campus are subject to a $15 fine for
each offense and/or towed at the owner’s expense. Students
are also subject to a $15 fine for each offense for non-
registered vehicles, parking in unauthorized areas, blocking or
obstructing traffic, parking in fire lanes and tow-away zones.
Parking in a designated handicapped space without a state-
issued handicapped parking permit carries a campus fine of
$75 or $280 if cited by the Lakewood Police Department.
Students who violate driving or parking rules may be required

to leave their vehicles off campus. Clover Park Technical
College is not responsible for damage or loss to vehicles parked
on the campus.
Early Care & Education Project Head Start

(253) 589-5721
Affiliated Child Care Center Program Clover Park Technical College offers a full-day Head Start
program to eligible families with children three and four years
(253) 589-4516
old. The four major components of this locally administered
Early Care and Education instructors/coordinators from program are education, health, parent involvement, and
Clover Park Technical College offer on-site instruction and social services. Parents are involved in parent education and
customized courses focusing on Early Childhood Education to program planning/operating activities. They also may serve as
affiliated child care centers. members of the policy council and committees. Project Head
Start has played a major role in focusing the attention of the
Staff at child care centers are eligible to combine on-site
nation on the importance of early childhood development,
training, attendance at on-campus classes, workshops and
especially in the first five years of life. Since 1965, Head
courses to earn college credit or meet STARS continuing
Start has sought to provide comprehensive developmental
education requirements. These services are currently provided
services for children from low-income families. Registration
to more than 50 child care centers.
information is available from the head start family advocate.
Clover Park Technical College is authorized by the Council
For Early Childhood Professional Recognition to provide
instruction for the Child Development Associate (CDA)
Professional Preparatory Program and Direct Assessment
Program. Students interested in the process for earning a CDA
from the National Credentialing Program can call the council
at 1-800-424-4310.
On-Campus Child Care

(253) 589-5531 or 589-5511
The Hayes Child Development Center in Building 20, is open
6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, giving young
children a great start while their parents are at the College pre-
paring for a bright future. The program serves infant to school
Child Care
age children. Priority is given to parents needing five hours or

more of daily care. Reflecting our center’s very high standards
of quality care for the children and their families, Hayes Child
Development Center is now accredited by the National Associ-
ation For The Education Of Young Children – The Academy
For Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NAEYC.
“
Kim Thompson (foreground), Medical Histology Technician student and instructor
Bekki Haggerty. Medical Histology is the study of abnormal or pathological tissues.
Several job openings exist as a Histology Technician. Call 253-589-5800 or text TECH4U to 41513.
Courses
and
Programs
Degree and Certificate Programs 26

Short-Term Programs 77
Course Descriptions 79
Program Descriptions
Prerequisites: Some programs have unique Prerequisites. Credits listed for each program are college quarter credit
hour equivalents.
If Prerequisites are required, they are listed with each
program in the pages that follow and are in addition to Program completion is dependent on satisfactory progress
college entrance requirements. and successful achievement of all course requirements and
student outcomes with an overall GPA of 2.0 or greater.
A core of academic classes is an integral part of all CPTC It should be recognized that the number of quarters and
preparatory programs. Students may waive classes below the hours identified for each program on the following pages is
100 level by meeting the Prerequisite COMPASS or SLEP approximate; some students may need additional quarters to
score. For course descriptions, see page 82. meet graduation requirements.
AAT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits

Accounting ACTG 110* Bookkeeping I................................................................................. 4
ACTG 115* Bookkeeping II................................................................................ 4
Associate of Applied Technology Degree ACTG 120* Electronic Business Math.................................................................... 2
Associate in Applied Science – T Degree ACTG 135 Accounting Spreadsheets I................................................................. 5
ACTG 141 Quickbooks I................................................................................... 2
(253) 589-5621 or (253) 589-5587 ACTG 143 Quickbooks II.................................................................................. 3
ACTG 160 Payroll & Business Taxes.................................................................... 5
Prepares students for careers in Accounting with starting positions such ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I................................................................... 5
as a junior-level accountant, entry-level accounting supervisor, full BUS& 201 Business Law................................................................................... 5
charge bookkeeper, fiscal technician, accounting assistant, or for various ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II.................................................................. 5
other entry level accounting clerks. Students participate in realistic ACTG 222 Fundamentals of Individual Income Tax Accounting................................. 4
ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III................................................................. 5
training through a student-operated accounting office and income tax ACTG 224 Fundamentals of Governmental/Non Profit Accounting........................... 5
preparation service on campus. Technical course curriculum is based on ACTG 211 Principles of Accounting I Lab............................................................. 2
current industry standards. ACTG 212 Principles of Accounting II Lab............................................................ 3
ACTG 213 Principles of Accounting III Lab............................................................ 3
This program is approximately six quarters in length, depending on the ACTG 235 Accounting Spreadsheets II................................................................ 4
time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. ACTG 241 Quickbooks III................................................................................. 4
All courses must be completed with a minimum C grade to graduate. ACTG 260 Business Office I.............................................................................. 5
Accounting
ACTG 262 Business Office II.............................................................................. 5

In addition to the program course requirements, students must also CAS 120 MS Word I..................................................................................... 2
complete the general education requirements for the degree they seek to CAS 140 MS Powerpoint................................................................................ 2
obtain. The two degree options in this program are the Associate of CAS 150 MS Access..................................................................................... 2
Applied Technology (AAT) or the Associate of Applied Science–T
(AAS-T) the different requirements for each degree are listed below. Plus student will select from one of the following options:
AAT Degree General Education Requirements (15 credits): Option 1

ACTG 291 Individual Income Tax Accounting....................................................... 5
ENGL& 101 English Composition or CMST& (or higher). MAT 105
ACTG 293 Individual Income Tax Accounting Lab.................................................. 5
Math for Industrial Professions (or higher). PSYC& 100 General ACTG 295 Individual Income Tax Preparation....................................................... 5
Psychology or other social science or humanities class
Option 2
AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements (20 credits): ACTG 281 Specialized Accounting I................................................................... 5
All AAS-T degrees must have a minimum of 20 credits of transferable ACTG 283 Specialized Accounting I Lab............................................................. 5
ACTG 271 Internship I...................................................................................... 5
general education. These credits replace the academic courses required
or ACTG 273 Internship II.................................................................. 5
for the AAT degree. Required credits include: 5 credits in Communication:
ENGL& 101 or CMST& 220; 5 credits in quantitative reasoning: Technical Course Requirements (Total).............................................................101
MATH& 141, MATH& 142, MATH& 146 or MATH& 151; 10 credits General Education Requirements (See AAT listing above)...................................15
in social science, humanities or science: (choose two from the following)
PSYC& 100, PSYC& 200, PSY 210, PSYC& 220, SOC& 101, ART& TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION OF AAT DEGREE.................................. 116
101, MUS& 105, ASL& 121, BIOL 118, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242,
CHEM& 161, CHEM& 162, PHYS& 121, ECON 101, ECON& 201 or AAS-T PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
ECON& 202. Technical course requirements (Same as AAT)..................................................101
Prerequisites: COMPASS Reading 68 and Writing 33 OR successful General Education Requirements (See AAS-T listing above)................................ 20
completion of ENG 82, and successful completion of MAT 91 during first
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION OF AAS-T DEGREE............................... 121
quarter.
*Articulated courses with High Schools for Dual Enrollment
Admission Dates: Recommended Fall and Spring quarters or by
instructor permission. Course delivery varies between live, hybrid and
online methods. See Instructor for class schedule and options.
In addition to the program course requirements, students must also

Accounting complete the general education requirements for the degree they seek to
obtain. The two degree options in this program are the Associate of
Bookkeeping Clerk Applied Technology (AAT) or the Associate of Applied Science–T
(AAS-T) the different requirements for each degree are listed below.
Certificate
AAT Degree General Education Requirements (15 credits):
(253) 589-5621 or (253) 589-5587 ENGL& 101 English Composition or CMST& (or higher). MAT 105
Prepares students for employment as accounts receivable, accounts Math for Industrial Professions (or higher). PSYC& 100 General
payable, and payroll clerks or other bookkeeping clerk positions. Psychology or other social science or humanities class
Introduces bookkeeping and accounting theory complimented with
AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements (20 credits):
Microsoft Office applications and automated accounting software.
All AAS-T degrees must have a minimum of 20 credits of transferable
Enhances the skills of an office clerk. Technical course curriculum is
based on current industry standards.
This program is approximately three quarters in length, depending on ENGL& 101 or CMST& 220; 5 credits in quantitative reasoning:
the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation MATH& 141, MATH& 142, MATH& 146 or MATH& 151; 10 credits
requirements. All courses must be completed with a minimum C grade in social science, humanities or science: (choose two from the following)
to graduate. PSYC& 100, PSYC& 200, PSY 210, PSYC& 220, SOC& 101, ART&
Prerequisites: COMPASS Reading 68 and Writing 33 OR successful 101, MUS& 105, ASL& 121, BIOL 118, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242,
completion of ENG 82, and successful completion of MAT 82. CHEM& 161, CHEM& 162, PHYS& 121, ECON 101, ECON& 201 or
ECON& 202.
Admission Dates: Recommended Fall and Spring quarters or by
instructor permission. Course delivery varies between live, hybrid and Admission Dates: Fall and Spring quarters for days or evenings.
online methods. See Instructor for class schedule and options.
Program Requirements Credits ARC 121* Architectural Drafting & Design.............................................................. 5
ARC 123 Civil Engineering Site Design................................................................ 5
ACTG 110* Bookkeeping I................................................................................. 4
ARC 125* Residential Design & Drafting................................................................ 5
ACTG 115* Bookkeeping II................................................................................ 4
ARC 141 Architectural Reporting I....................................................................... 3
ACTG 120* Electronic Business Math.................................................................... 2
ARC 143 Architectural Reporting II...................................................................... 2
ACTG 135 Accounting Spreadsheets I................................................................. 5
ARC 145 Architectural Reporting III...................................................................... 2
ACTG 141 Quickbooks I................................................................................... 2
ARC 152 Construction Materials Research I.......................................................... 2
ACTG 143 Quickbooks II.................................................................................. 3
ARC 153 Construction Materials Research II......................................................... 1
ACTG 241 Quickbooks III................................................................................. 4
ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING
ARC 162 Sketching I......................................................................................... 3
ACTG 160 Payroll & Business Taxes.................................................................... 5
ARC 163 Sketching II........................................................................................ 2
ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I................................................................... 5
ARC 171 Drafting Technologies I........................................................................ 5
ACTG 211 Principles of Accounting I Lab............................................................. 2
ARC 173 Drafting Technologies II....................................................................... 5
ACTG 235 Accounting Spreadsheets II................................................................ 4
ARC 181* Introduction to AutoCAD...................................................................... 5
CAS 120 MS Word I..................................................................................... 2
ARC 191 Engineering Mechanics of Materials...................................................... 5
CAS 140 MS Powerpoint................................................................................ 2
ARC 221 Detailing & Light Commercial................................................................ 5
ARC 223 Design Project I.................................................................................. 5
Total Credits for Completion.................................................................. 44
ARC 225 Design Project II.................................................................................. 5
*Articulated courses with High Schools for Dual Enrollment ARC 227 Special Intern Project........................................................................... 5
ARC 229 Special Design Project......................................................................... 5
ARC 231 Cost Estimating I................................................................................. 3
ARC 233 Cost Estimating II................................................................................ 2
ARC 236 Energy Analysis I................................................................................ 1
Architectural Engineering Design ARC 238 Energy Analysis II................................................................................ 1
ARC 251 Construction Materials Research III......................................................... 1
Associate of Applied Technology Degree ARC 253 Employment Research.......................................................................... 2
Associate in Applied Science – T Degree ARC 261 Sketching III....................................................................................... 1
ARC 281 Intermediate AutoCAD......................................................................... 5
(253) 589-5684 ARC 284* Applied AutoCAD............................................................................... 5
ARC 293 Engineering Statics.............................................................................. 5
Prepares students for employment in the field of residential design or a
GEO 210 Introduction to ArcGIS© 1.................................................................... 2
related technical field such as drawing for product manufacturers, GEO 215 GPS Technologies.............................................................................. 2
engineering or design firms. Prior graduates have entered engineering
technician positions in computer aided drafting and design (CAD), Technical Course Requirements (Total).............................................................105
project management assisting, residential design and site planning and General Education Requirements (See listing above)...........................................15
developing, assisting with GIS mapping, and performing structural
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION OF AAT DEGREE..................................120
calculations and computations for engineering of wood beams and joints.
Students participate in realistic training activities as a part of their
educational experience. AAS-T PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
This program is approximately seven quarters in length, depending on Technical course requirements (Same as AAT)..................................................105
the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation General Education Requirements (See listing above).......................................... 20
requirements. A part-time evening degree is also available. TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION OF AAS-T DEGREE............................... 125

the industry. In addition to the technical courses listed below, this

Architectural Engineering Design program offers a basic skills component to help prepare students for
success. The certificate is a pathway to the Architectural Engineering
Civil Engineering Design Design associate degree program.
Prerequisite: Student must be screened using CASAS assessment to
Certificate meet eligibility requirements.
(253) 589-5684
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
Prepares students for entry-level employment in civil drafting, computer ARC 121 Architectural Drafting & Design............................................................... 5
aided drafting and design (CAD), site planning and developing, assisting ARC 141 Architectural Reporting I......................................................................... 3
with GIS mapping, and performing structural calculations and ARC 143 Architectural Reporting II........................................................................ 2
computations for engineering of structures. Students participate in ARC 152 Construction Materials Research I............................................................ 2
realistic training activities as a part of their educational experience. ARC 156 Career Preparation for ESL..................................................................... 2
ARC 162 Sketching I.......................................................................................... 3
Included in this program are academic courses in communication, ARC 171 Drafting Technologies I.......................................................................... 5
quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and ARC 173 Drafting Technologies II......................................................................... 5
abilities upon which technical skills are built and enhance personal ARC 181 Introduction to AutoCAD........................................................................ 5
ARC 231 Cost Estimating.................................................................................... 3
development. ARC 281 Intermediate AutoCAD.......................................................................... 5
This program is approximately ten to twelve quarters of part-time study, NAC 145 Career Preparation............................................................................... 2
depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 32
graduation requirements. Students with architectural experience may
request credit for prior experiential learning.
Admission Dates: Quarterly enrollment.
Automotive Collision Technician
Certificate
ARC 121* Architectural Drafting & Design........................................................... 5
ARC 123 Civil Engineering Site Design.............................................................. 5 (253) 589-5508 or (253) 589-5629
ARC 145 Architectural Reporting III................................................................... 2
ARC 162 Sketching I...................................................................................... 3 Skilled automotive collision technicians may be employed in new car
ARC 173 Drafting Technologies II..................................................................... 5 dealerships, independent auto collision shops, as well as industrial and
ARC 181* Introduction to AutoCAD.................................................................... 5 government agency motor pools. Graduates of this program may enter
ARC 191 Engineering Mechanics of Materials.................................................... 5
the trade with considerable practical skills gained through actual “hands-
ARC 223 Design Project I................................................................................ 5
on” repair experience throughout the program.
ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING
ARC 229 Special Design Project...................................................................... 5

ARC 231 Cost Estimating I.............................................................................. 3 Included in this program are academic courses in communication,
ARC 293 Engineering Statics........................................................................... 5
quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and
CIV 122 Surveying & Mapping....................................................................... 4
CIV 132 Roadway Design I............................................................................ 4 abilities upon which technical skills are built and enhance personal
CIV 160 Soil Mechanics................................................................................ 5 development.
CIV 282 Intro to Civil 3D............................................................................... 4
This program is approximately four quarters in length, depending on the
CIV 284 Intermediate Civil 3D........................................................................ 4
CIV 290 GIS Applications.............................................................................. 4 time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
CIV 295 Civil Engineering Mathematics............................................................ 5
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarters.
GEO 210 Introduction to ArcGIS© 1................................................................. 2
GEO 215 GPS Technologies............................................................................ 2
ENGL& 101 English Composition (or higher) or CMST& 220.................................... 5
MAT 105 or higher......................................................................................... 5 ACT 102 Fundamentals of Collision Repair......................................................... 3
PHYS& 121 General Physics I............................................................................. 5 ACT 106 Body Shop Equipment....................................................................... 3
PSYC& 100 or other social science or humanities class............................................ 5 ACT 110 Welding, Heat, & Cutting.................................................................. 4
ACT 115 Plastic/SMC Repair.......................................................................... 4
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION................................................................102 ACT 120* Glass, Trim, & Hardware................................................................... 5
ACT 125 Introduction to Metal Straightening...................................................... 3
*Articulated courses with High Schools for Dual Enrollment ACT 132 Panel Replacement........................................................................... 6
ACT 133 Panel Repair.................................................................................... 6
ACT 134 Auto Collision Major Repairs.............................................................. 5
ACT 140 Auto Systems Repair (Winter quarter only)............................................. 4
Architectural Engineering Design ACT 145 Collision Estimating........................................................................... 5
ACT 151 Refinish Equipment Preparation............................................................ 6
Architectural CAD Drafting for I-Best ACT 154
ACT 156
Topcoat Refinishing........................................................................... 8
Pre-Prime Preparation........................................................................ 5
ACT 157 Post-Prime Preparation....................................................................... 5
Certificate ACT 166 Surface Imperfections/Exterior Trim..................................................... 5
Prepares students for entry-level careers in computer-aided drafting ACT 171 Plastic Refinishing............................................................................. 5
within the architectural field. Students will learn to create drawings and ENG& 101 English Composition (or higher) or CMST& 220.................................... 5
plans that show the technical details of an architectural structure from MAT 105 or higher......................................................................................... 5
all angles. CAD drafters use information provided by engineers, PSYC& 100 or other social science or humanities class............................................ 5
architects, and clients to develop technical drawings that visually present
the project and included essential details.
This 3-quarter certificate is specifically developed to provide basic skills
students with assistance in gaining the skills they need to be successful in
Automotive Collision Automotive Restoration

& Customization - Finishing
Refinishing Technician Certificate
Certificate
(253) 589-5508 or (253) 589-5629
(253) 589-5508 or (253) 589-5629 Designed to provide entry-level knowledge and skills necessary to restore
Skilled automotive collision refinishing technicians may be employed in and/or customize vehicles. The program focuses on exterior repair and
new car dealerships, independent auto collision shops, as well as industrial restoration, customization, preparation for paint, stock and/or custom
and government agency motor pools. Graduates of this program will finishing, and stock and/or custom interior carpet, upholstery, and trim.
enter the trade with considerable practical skills gained through actual Students will participate in realistic training activities as part of their
“hands-on” repair experience throughout the program. educational experience and/or will work on their own projects.
This program is approximately two quarters in length, depending on the Included in this program are academic courses in communication,
time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and
abilities upon which technical skills are built and enhance personal
development.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits This program is approximately four to six quarters in length, depending
ACT 140 Auto Systems Repair (Winter quarter only)............................................... 4 on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation
ACT 145 Collision Estimating............................................................................. 5 requirements and prerequisites.
ACT 151 Refinish Equipment Preparation.............................................................. 6
ACT 154 Topcoat Refinishing............................................................................. 8 Prerequisites: AUG 103-104 Introduction to Automotive Upholstery
ACT 156 Pre-Prime Preparation........................................................................... 5 & Glass, and ACT 102-125 or equivalent.
ACT 157 Post-Prime Preparation.......................................................................... 5
ACT 166 Surface Imperfections/Exterior Trim........................................................ 5 Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarters by
ACT 171 Plastic Refinishing................................................................................ 5 instructor permission only.
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 43 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
ARCF 103 Fundamentals & Shop Equipment........................................................ 3
ARCF 109 Welding & Metal Skills..................................................................... 4
ARCF 114 Basic Repairs & Assembly.................................................................. 8
Automotive Collision ARCF 119 Custom Fabrication........................................................................... 6
ARCF 124 Refinishing Equipment........................................................................ 4
Structure Repair Technician ARCF 129
ARCF 134
Refinish Preparation.......................................................................... 7
Custom Refinishing............................................................................ 6
Certificate ARCF 141 Surface Imperfections/Show & Shine................................................... 4
Automotive
ARCF 149 Custom Seat Upholstery.................................................................... 7
(253) 589-5508 or (253) 589-5629 ARCF 154 Automotive Restoration & Customization Finishing Lab............................. 9
ARCF 156 Custom Headliner & Side Panel Upholstery........................................... 5
Skilled automotive collision structure technicians may be employed in ARCF 161 Custom Carpet Fabrication & Installation.............................................. 5
new car dealerships, independent auto collision shops, as well as industrial ARCF 164 Custom Glass Patterning & Installation.................................................. 4
and government agency motor pools. Graduates of this program will ARCF 166 Custom Upholstery Design & Installation............................................... 3
enter the trade with considerable practical skills gained through actual ARCF 167 Custom Paint Application................................................................... 3
ARCF 168 Applied Metal Skills.......................................................................... 3
“hands-on” repair experience throughout the program. ENG& 101 English Composition (or higher) or CMST& 220.................................... 5
This program is approximately two quarters in length, depending on the MAT 105 or higher......................................................................................... 5
time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. PSYC& 100 or other social science or humanities class............................................ 5
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarters. TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 96

ACT 102 Fundamentals of Collision Repair........................................................... 3
ACT 106 Body Shop Equipment......................................................................... 3
ACT 110 Welding, Heat, & Cutting.................................................................... 4
ACT 115 Plastic/SMC Repair............................................................................ 4
ACT 120* Glass, Trim, & Hardware..................................................................... 5
ACT 125 Introduction to Metal Straightening......................................................... 3
ACT 132 Panel Replacement.............................................................................. 6
ACT 133 Panel Repair...................................................................................... 6
ACT 134 Auto Collision Major Repairs................................................................ 5
ACT 140 Auto Systems Repair (Winter quarter only)............................................... 4

ENG& 101 English Composition (or higher) or CMST& 220.................................... 5

Automotive Restoration MAT 105 or higher......................................................................................... 5
PSYC& 100 or other social science or humanities class............................................ 5
& Customization – Finishing
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION................................................................ 137
Assessment & Research Optional:
Certificate AUT 295 On-The-Job Training/Work-Based Learning....................................... 1-12
(253) 589-5608, (253) 589-5508 or (253) 589-5629 *Articulated courses with High Schools for Dual Enrollment
**These courses must be taken in consecutive order.
Designed to provide knowledge and entry-level skills necessary for ***Must take AUT 204 and AUT 207 prior to AUT 154.
preservation of automobiles. Targets assessment, maintenance, and
development of a plan for restoration and preservation of vintage vehicles Optional Electives
using historical information found on Internet and other sources. Students may also choose to take any course in the following programs as
Students will participate in realistic training activities as part of their an optional elective for this program: Auto Collision, Auto Restoration
educational experience. This program is one quarter in length. and Customization, and Auto Upholstery.

ARCF 200 Vehicle Assessment........................................................................... 7 Automotive Technician
ARCF 210 Vehicle Research Techniques.............................................................. 7
ARCF 220 Vehicle Maintenance........................................................................ 5
Automotive Drive Train Technician
Certificate
(253) 589-5608 or (253) 589-5606
Automotive Technician This ASE certified program is designed to prepare students for entry-
level positions as automotive technicians. Students participate in realistic
Associate of Applied Technology Degree
training experiences that prepare them for pre-apprenticeship training
(253) 589-5608 or (253) 589-5528 and ASE certification.
This ASE certified program prepares students for entry-level positions as This program is approximately two quarters in length, depending on the
automotive technicians. Students participate in realistic training time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
experiences that prepare them for pre-apprenticeship training and ASE
certification. Cooperative work experience is available with instructor
permission. Credits will depend on time spent in co-op. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
Included in this program are academic courses in communication, AUT 239 Clutches & Manual Transmissions.......................................................... 9
Automotive
AUT 243 Automotive Axles, Drivelines, Differentials, & Transfer Cases....................... 6

AUT 246 Manual Drive Trains & Axles Lab........................................................... 4
abilities upon which technical skills are built and enhance personal AUT 247 Automatic Transmissions....................................................................... 7
development. AUT 250 Automatic Transaxles........................................................................... 7
AUT 251 Automatic Transmission / Transaxle Lab.................................................. 4
This program is approximately six quarters in length, depending on the
time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 37
Must have required tools and textbooks.
Admission Dates: Fall and Spring quarters. Summer and Fall quarters
with instructor permission.
Automotive Technician
AUT 120
AUT 132
Automotive Basics............................................................................ 2
Automotive Welding......................................................................... 4
Automotive Electrical, Electronics,
AUT 147** Automotive Brakes............................................................................ 6
AUT 149** Automotive Brakes, Suspension, Steering, & Wheel Alignment.................. 7
& Air Conditioning/Heating Technician
AUT 156** Automotive Brakes, Suspension, Steering, Wheel Alignment, Lab.............. 5 Certificate
AUT 174** Engine Minor Mechanical Repair........................................................ 6
AUT 175** Engine Major Mechanical Repair........................................................ 7 (253) 589-5608 or (253) 589-5606
AUT 178** Engine Mechanical Lab..................................................................... 3
AUT 203** Electrical Systems............................................................................11 This ASE certified program is designed to prepare students for entry-
AUT 209** Electronic Systems............................................................................ 7 level positions as automotive technicians. Students participate in realistic
AUT 217** Automotive Ignition Systems................................................................ 7 training experiences that prepare them for pre-apprenticeship training
AUT 223** Automotive Fuel Systems.................................................................... 7 and ASE certification.
AUT 236** Automotive Emissions Systems............................................................. 7
AUT 239 Clutches & Manual Transmissions........................................................ 9 This program is approximately one quarter in length, depending on the
AUT 243 Automotive Axles, Drivelines, Differentials, & Transfer Cases..................... 6 time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
AUT 246 Manual Drive Trains & Axles Lab......................................................... 4
AUT 247 Automatic Transmissions..................................................................... 7 Admission Dates: Fall and Spring quarters.
AUT 250 Automatic Transaxles......................................................................... 7
AUT 251 Automatic Transmission / Transaxle Lab................................................ 4
AUT 255*** Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Ventilation............................................... 6
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits

AUT 203 Electrical Systems...............................................................................11 AUT 120 Automotive Basics............................................................................ 2
AUT 209 Electronic Systems............................................................................... 7 **AUT 147* Automotive Brakes............................................................................ 6
AUT 255 Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Ventilation.................................................. 6 **AUT 149* Automotive Brakes, Suspension, Steering, & Wheel Alignment.................. 7
**AUT 156 Automotive Brakes, Suspension, Steering, Wheel Alignment, Lab.............. 5
Automotive Technician **These courses must be taken in consecutive order.
Automotive Engine Repair

Automotive Technician
& Engine Performance Technician
Certificate Ford Motor Company Maintenance
(253) 589-5608 or (253) 589-5606 & Light Repair Technician
This ASE certified program is designed to prepare students for entry- Certificate
training experiences that prepare them for pre-apprenticeship training (253) 589-5725
and ASE certification. This certificate program was designed by Ford Motor Company to
Included in this program are academic courses in communication, prepare students with the basic skills needed to gain employment as
quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and maintenance and light repair technician. In addition to Ford training,
abilities upon which technical skills are built and enhance personal students receive hands-on experience working with Ford vehicles and
development. using the latest Ford diagnostic tools.
This program is approximately three quarters in length, depending on the Also, the program is designed to prepare students for entry level positions
time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. as Automotive Technicians. Students participate in realistic training
experiences that prepare them for pre-apprenticeship training and ASE
Admission Dates: By instructor approval. certification.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits This program is approximately three quarters in length, depending on
AUT 174** Engine Minor Mechanical Repair........................................................ 6 the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation
AUT 175** Engine Major Mechanical Repair........................................................ 7 requirements. Students transferring to the degree program may need to
AUT 178** Engine Mechanical Lab..................................................................... 3
withdraw for one or two quarters to finish his or her program of study.
AUT 203** Electrical Systems............................................................................11
Automotive
AUT 209** Electronic Systems............................................................................ 7 Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters.
AUT 217** Automotive Ignition Systems................................................................ 7
AUT 223** Automotive Fuel Systems.................................................................... 7 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
AUT 236** Automotive Emissions Systems............................................................. 7
AUT 120 Automotive Basics............................................................................ 2
AUT 132 Auto Welding.................................................................................. 4
MAT 105 or higher......................................................................................... 5
**AUT 147* Automotive Brakes............................................................................ 6
**AUT 149* Automotive Brakes, Suspension, Steering, & Wheel Alignment.................. 7
**AUT 156 Auto Brakes, Suspension, Steering, Wheel Alignment Lab........................ 5
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 70 **AUT 174 Engine Minor Mechanical Repair........................................................ 6
**AUT 175 Engine Major Mechanical Repair........................................................ 7
**AUT 178 Engine Mechanical Lab..................................................................... 3
AUT 203 Electrical Systems............................................................................11
AUT 209 Electronic Systems............................................................................ 7
AUT 255 Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Ventilation............................................... 6
Automotive Technician MAT 105 or higher......................................................................................... 5
Automotive Front End TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 79
& Brakes Technician *Articulated courses with High Schools for Dual Enrollment
Certificate
(253) 589-5608 or (253) 589-5606 or (253) 589-5528
This ASE certified program is designed to prepare students for entry-
training experiences that prepare them for pre-apprenticeship training
and ASE certification.
This program is approximately one quarter in length, depending on the
time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
Admission Dates: Fall and Spring quarters.
This program is approximately eight quarters in length, depending on

Automotive Upholstery the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation
requirements. Courses are offered at the South Hill Campus in
& Glass Technician Puyallup.
Certificate
(253) 589-5624 complete the general education requirements for the degree they seek to
Automotive Upholsterers and Glaziers are skilled at repairing and obtain. The two degree options in this program are the Associate of
installing upholstery in cars, trucks, boats, and other vehicles and are Applied Technology (AAT) or the Associate of Applied Science–T
skilled in the operation of industrial sewing machines. The upholsterer/ (AAS-T) the different requirements for each degree are listed below.
glazier can also replace damaged window glass in automobiles. AAT Degree General Education Requirements (15 credits):
Included in this program are academic courses in communication, ENGL& 101 English Composition or CMST& (or higher). MAT 105
quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and Math for Industrial Professions (or higher). PSYC& 100 General
abilities upon which technical skills are built and enhance personal Psychology or other social science or humanities class
development.
This program is approximately five quarters in length, depending on the All AAS-T degrees must have a minimum of 20 credits of transferable
time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. general education. These credits replace the academic courses required
Admission date: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. for the AAT degree. Required credits include: 5 credits in Communication:
ENGL& 101 or CMST& 220; 5 credits in quantitative reasoning:
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits MATH& 141, MATH& 142, MATH& 146 or MATH& 151; 10 credits
AUG 103 Introduction to Automotive Upholstery & Glass I..................................... 4 in social science, humanities or science: (choose two from the following)
AUG 104 Introduction to Automotive Upholstery & Glass II.................................... 4
PSYC& 100, PSYC& 200, PSY 210, PSYC& 220, SOC& 101, ART&
AUG 107 Interior Upholstering Bench Seats I....................................................... 5
AUG 111 Interior Upholstering Bench Seats II...................................................... 5 101, MUS& 105, ASL& 121, BIOL 118, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242,
AUG 112 Interior Upholstering Bucket Seats I...................................................... 4 CHEM& 161, CHEM& 162, PHYS& 121, ECON 101, ECON& 201 or
AUG 114 Interior Upholstering Bucket Seats II..................................................... 5 ECON& 202.
AUG 115 Interior Upholstering Door & Quarter Panels I........................................ 5
AUG 116 Interior Upholstering Door & Quarter Panels II........................................ 5 Note: AMT 142, AMT 239, and the general education courses are
AUG 118 Headliners I.................................................................................... 6 required by the college for completion of the Associate of Applied
AUG 122 Headliners II.................................................................................... 4 Technology Degree, but are not subject to approval by the FAA.
AUG 123 Vinyl Tops I..................................................................................... 4
AUG 124 Vinyl Tops II..................................................................................... 4 Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters.
AUG 129 Carpets I........................................................................................ 6
AUG 130 Carpets II........................................................................................ 6 Note: Graduates must meet FAA literacy requirements and complete
AUG 131 Glass (Auto & Flat)........................................................................... 4 technical credits for FAA certification.
AUG 134 Boat Seats I.................................................................................... 4
AUG 135 Boat Seats II.................................................................................... 4 AAT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
Automotive
AUG 137 Convertible Tops I............................................................................ 5 AMT 104 Basic Mathematics, Basic Physics, &. Weight & Balance........................... 5
AUG 140 Convertible Tops II............................................................................ 5 AMT 109 Basic Electricity.................................................................................. 4
Electives arranged with the instructor to reach competencies......................................12 AMT 116 Aircraft Drawings, Cleaning & Corrosion Control,
ENG& 101 English Composition (or higher) or CMST& 220.................................... 5 Ground Operations & Servicing, & Fluid Lines & Fittings............................. 5
MAT 105 or higher......................................................................................... 5 AMT 119 Materials & Processes......................................................................... 5
PSYC& 100 or other social science or humanities class............................................ 5 AMT 125 Advanced Electricity............................................................................ 4
AMT 127 Maintenance Forms & Records, Publications, & Mechanics,
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION................................................................ 116 Privileges & Limitations......................................................................... 4
AMT 131 Wood Structures, Coverings, & Aircraft Finishes....................................... 3
Electives AMT 133 Aircraft Fuel Systems, Ice & Rain Control Systems, & Fire Protection Systems...... 4
AUG 201 Interior Upholstering – Advanced Bench Seats.......................................4-6 AMT 135 Sheet Metal Structures......................................................................... 4
AUG 203 Interior Upholstering – Advanced Bucket Seats.......................................4-6 AMT 136 Welding, Position & Warning Systems.................................................... 3
AUG 205 Interior Upholstering – Advanced Panels...............................................4-6 AMT 137 Non-metallic Structures........................................................................ 4
AUG 207 Special Projects................................................................................4-6 AMT 138 Aircraft Inspections.............................................................................. 4
AMT 139 Assembly & Rigging............................................................................ 4
AMT 140 Aircraft Landing Gear.......................................................................... 3
AMT 141 Hydraulic & Pneumatic Power Systems.................................................... 3
Aviation Maintenance Technician AMT 142 Hangar Operations & Maintenance....................................................... 3
AMT 143 Airframe Electrical Systems................................................................... 5
AMT 144 Engine Electrical Systems...................................................................... 5
Associate in Applied Science – T Degree AMT 145 Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems........................................................ 3
AMT 146 Aircraft Instrument, Communication & Navigation Systems.......................... 3
(253) 583-8915 AMT 208 Helicopter Operations & Maintenance Practices...................................... 4
This FAA approved program is designed to prepare students for entry- AMT 210 Basic Rotor Systems Maintenance & Repair............................................. 4
AMT 212 Advanced Rotor Systems Maintenance & Repair....................................... 4
level positions in the Aircraft Maintenance industry. Graduates will meet AMT 215 Helicopter Systems.............................................................................. 4
Federal Aviation Administration requirements for the issuance of AMT 217 FAA Testing & Turbine Engines.............................................................. 7
Airframe and Powerplant certificates. Aviation maintenance technicians AMT 219 Engine Lubrication Systems................................................................... 4
are qualified to perform service or make repairs on all types and sizes of AMT 221 Engine Instrument Systems..................................................................... 4
private and commercial aircraft including airplanes, helicopters, and AMT 224 Powerplant Reciprocating Engine Theory................................................. 6
AMT 225 Powerplant Maintenance & Operation................................................... 6
their propulsion systems. Related fields include aircraft and component AMT 226 Engine Fuel System & Fire Protection....................................................... 1
manufacturing. Students are eligible for FAA certification upon AMT 228 Engine Fuel Metering Systems............................................................... 5
completion of required technical credits. AMT 229 Propellers & FAA Final Testing............................................................... 4
AMT 231 Engine Inspection............................................................................... 4 AMT 212 Advanced Rotor Systems Maintenance & Repair.................................... 4
AMT 233 Engine Ignition & Starting Systems.......................................................... 4 AMT 215 Helicopter Systems........................................................................... 4
AMT 235 Induction, Airflow, Cooling, & Exhaust Systems........................................ 3 ENG& 101 English Composition (or higher) or CMST& 220.................................... 5
AMT 239 Advanced Hangar Operations & Maintenance........................................ 3 MAT 105 or higher......................................................................................... 5
Technical Course Requirements (Total).............................................................145
General Education Requirements (See AAT listing above)...................................15 TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION................................................................104
AAS-T PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits Aviation Maintenance Technician

Technical course requirements (Same as AAT)..................................................145
General Education Requirements (See AAS-T listing above)................................ 20 Powerplant Maintenance Technician
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION OF AAS-T DEGREE...............................165 Certificate
(253) 583-8915
This FAA approved program is designed to prepare students for entry-
Aviation Maintenance Technician level positions in the Aircraft Maintenance industry. Graduates will meet
Federal Aviation Administration requirements for the issuance of a
Airframe Maintenance Technician Powerplant certificate. Aviation maintenance technicians are qualified
to perform service or make repairs on all types and sizes and private and
Certificate commercial aircraft propulsion systems. Related fields include aircraft
(253) 583-8915 and component manufacturing. Students are eligible for FAA certification
upon completion of required technical credits.
This FAA approved program is designed to prepare students for entry-
level positions in the Aircraft Maintenance industry. Graduates will meet Included in this program are academic courses in communication,
Federal Aviation Administration requirements for the issuance of quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and
Airframe certificate. Aviation maintenance technicians are qualified to abilities upon which technical skills are built and enhance personal
perform service or make repairs on all types and sizes of private and development.
commercial aircraft, including airplanes and helicopters. Related fields This program is approximately five quarters in length, depending on the
include aircraft and component manufacturing. Students are eligible for time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
FAA certification upon completion of required technical credits.
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters.
Included in this program are academic courses in communication,
quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and Note: Graduates must meet FAA literacy requirements and complete
abilities upon which technical skills are built and enhance personal technical credits for FAA certification.
Aviation
development.
This program is approximately five quarters in length, depending on the AMT 104 Basic Mathematics, Basic Physics, &. Weight & Balance........................ 5
time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. AMT 109 Basic Electricity................................................................................ 4
AMT 116 Aircraft Drawings, Cleaning & Corrosion Control,
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters. Ground Operations & Servicing, & Fluid Lines & Fittings.......................... 5
AMT 119 Materials & Processes....................................................................... 5
Note: Graduates must meet FAA literacy requirements and complete AMT 125 Advanced Electricity......................................................................... 4
technical credits for FAA certification. AMT 127 Maintenance Forms & Records, Publications,
& Mechanics, Privileges & Limitations................................................... 4
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits AMT 142 Hangar Operations & Maintenance.................................................... 3
AMT 104 Basic Mathematics, Basic Physics, &. Weight & Balance........................ 5 AMT 144 Engine Electrical Systems................................................................... 5
AMT 109 Basic Electricity................................................................................ 4 AMT 217 FAA Testing & Turbine Engines............................................................ 7
AMT 116 Aircraft Drawings, Cleaning & Corrosion Control, AMT 219 Engine Lubrication Systems................................................................. 4
Ground Operations & Servicing, & Fluid Lines & Fittings.......................... 5 AMT 221 Engine Instrument Systems.................................................................. 4
AMT 119 Materials & Processes....................................................................... 5 AMT 224 Powerplant Reciprocating Engine Theory.............................................. 6
AMT 125 Advanced Electricity......................................................................... 4 AMT 225 Powerplant Maintenance & Operation................................................. 6
AMT 127 Maintenance Forms & Records, Publications, AMT 226 Engine Fuel System & Fire Protection.................................................... 1
& Mechanics, Privileges & Limitations................................................... 4 AMT 228 Engine Fuel Metering Systems............................................................. 5
AMT 131 Wood Structures, Coverings, & Aircraft Finishes..................................... 3 AMT 229 Propellers & FAA Final Testing............................................................. 4
AMT 133 Aircraft Fuel Systems, Ice & Rain Control Systems, AMT 231 Engine Inspection............................................................................. 4
& Fire Protection Systems................................................................... 4 AMT 233 Engine Ignition & Starting Systems....................................................... 4
AMT 135 Sheet Metal Structures....................................................................... 4 AMT 235 Induction, Airflow, Cooling, & Exhaust Systems...................................... 3
AMT 136 Welding, & Position & Warning Systems.............................................. 3 ENG& 101 English Composition (or higher) or CMST& 220.................................... 5
AMT 137 Non-metallic Structures...................................................................... 4 MAT 105 or higher......................................................................................... 5
AMT 138 Aircraft Inspections........................................................................... 4 PSYC& 100 or other social science or humanities class............................................ 5
AMT 139 Assembly & Rigging.......................................................................... 4
AMT 140 Aircraft Landing Gear....................................................................... 3 TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 98
AMT 141 Hydraulic & Pneumatic Power Systems................................................. 3
AMT 142 Hangar Operations & Maintenance.................................................... 3 Note: Transfer students will have their transcripts evaluated by the Aviation Maintenance
AMT 143 Airframe Electrical Systems................................................................. 5 Staff in accordance with FAR Part 147 to determine their qualification and placement in
AMT 145 Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems..................................................... 3 any of the Aviation Maintenance Technician programs.
AMT 146 Aircraft Instrument, Communication & Navigation Systems....................... 3
AMT 208 Helicopter Operations & Maintenance Practices.................................... 4
AMT 210 Basic Rotor Systems Maintenance & Repair........................................... 4
CAS 180 Vista Operating System..................................................................... 2

Aerospace Composite Technician OFCT 108 Outlook for the Office Professional...................................................... 1
OFCT 110* Keyboarding Mastery....................................................................... 1
Certificate OFCT 126 Business English I.............................................................................. 6
The Aerospace Composite Technician certificate is a two-quarter OFCT 131 Business English II............................................................................. 6
OFCT 135 Business Terminology I....................................................................... 1
program designed to prepare students to fabricate, assemble and repair
OFCT 140 Business Terminology II...................................................................... 1
composite materials on aircraft. The knowledge and skills gained through OFCT 145 Business Terminology III..................................................................... 1
this program are those required for entry-level positions as composite OFCT 150 Business Procedures I........................................................................ 2
technicians. The certificate also provides an opportunity for existing OFCT 155 Business Procedures II....................................................................... 2
aircraft mechanics and service technicians to expand their education in OFCT 162 Electronic Math I.............................................................................. 1
OFCT 163 Electronic Math II............................................................................. 1
the field of composite assembly and repair.
OFCT 165 Filing.............................................................................................. 2
This certificate is offered from 4 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. M-F at the South Hill OFCT 168 Word Applications for the Office Professional....................................... 2
Campus in Puyallup. Courses in this certificate are not FAA approved. OFCT 180 Proofreading................................................................................... 3
OFCT 185 Job Search Skills.............................................................................. 2
Admission Dates: Fall and Spring quarters. OFCT 206 Business Procedures III....................................................................... 3
OFCT 226 Advanced Word for the Office Professional.......................................... 5
AAT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits OFCT 228 Applying Excel to Business Applications............................................... 4
ACM 120 Composite Fabrication......................................................................... 4 OFCT 245 Business Support Services/Internship................................................... 6
ACM 125 Composite Assembly........................................................................... 4 OFCT 256 Capstone Project.............................................................................. 3
ACM 130 Composite Repair............................................................................... 4 Elective Courses (see below)................................................................................. 5
AMT 104 Basic Mathematics, Basic Physics, &. Weight & Balance........................... 5 ENGL& 101 English Composition only................................................................... 5
AMT 119 Materials & Processes......................................................................... 5 MAT 105 or higher......................................................................................... 5
AMT 137 Non-metallic Structures........................................................................ 4 PSYC& 100 or other social science or humanities class............................................ 5
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION OF Certificate..................................... 26 TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION................................................................120
Electives
Business Support Services Students may also choose to take any course in the following programs as
Associate of Applied Technology Degree an elective for this program: Accounting, Customer Service/Call Center
(253) 589-5549 or (253) 589-5813 Specialist, Health Unit Coordinator, Medical Assistant, or other
programs by instructor permission.
Prepares students for careers in business, industry, and government as
executive secretaries, office managers, administrative secretaries, and
office technical support personnel. Students develop skills in office
administration, secretarial functions, and software applications. The Business Support Services
program emphasizes the technological changes occurring in modern
offices. Graduates will prepare to become certified as an Office 2003 Computer Applications Specialist
Business
MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) and/or Office 2007 Microsoft

Certified Application Specialist. Certificate
Students participate in realistic training through the student-operated (253) 589-5813
business, Business Support Services, or through internships.
Prepares students for positions as help desk support specialists, user
Included in this program are three academic courses math, support specialists, computer software consultants, administrative
communications, and psychology that provide knowledge and abilities assistants, or clerks. Through modularized instruction in a computer lab
upon which technical skills are built enhancing personal development. setting, students will gain skills in personal computer operations and
This degree is approximately six quarters in length, depending on the time software applications. This program will help prepare students for the
students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. 2003 MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) and/or 2007 Microsoft Certified
Application Specialist certification exam(s).
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters or
throughout the quarter by instructor permission. The total program is approximately two quarters in length, depending
on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits requirements.
ACTG 110 Bookkeeping I................................................................................. 4
ACTG 141 QuickBooks I................................................................................... 2
CAS 105* Keyboarding................................................................................... 3 throughout the quarter with instructor permission.
CAS 110 Introduction to Outlook...................................................................... 1
CAS 115 Introduction to Computing.................................................................. 3 Program Requirements Credits
CAS 120* Word I........................................................................................... 2 CAS 105* Keyboarding................................................................................... 3
CAS 125 Word II.......................................................................................... 3 CAS 110 Introduction to Outlook...................................................................... 1
CAS 130* Excel I............................................................................................ 3 CAS 115 Introduction to Computing……………………………………....................... 3
CAS 135 Excel II........................................................................................... 3 CAS 120* Word I........................................................................................... 2
CAS 140 PowerPoint...................................................................................... 2 CAS 125 Word II.......................................................................................... 3
CAS 145 Publisher......................................................................................... 5 CAS 130* Excel I............................................................................................ 3
CAS 150 Access I......................................................................................... 2 CAS 135 Excel II........................................................................................... 3
CAS 155 Access II......................................................................................... 4 CAS 140 PowerPoint...................................................................................... 2
CAS 160 Advanced Office Applications............................................................ 5 CAS 145 Publisher......................................................................................... 5
CAS 165 Internet Research Project.................................................................... 3 CAS 150 Access I......................................................................................... 2
CAS 155 Access II......................................................................................... 4 Elective – business or management courses.............................................................. 3

CAS 160 Advanced Office Applications............................................................ 5 ENG& 101 English Composition......................................................................... 5
CAS 165 Internet Research Project.................................................................... 3 MAT 105 or higher......................................................................................... 5
OFCT 185 Job Search Skills.............................................................................. 2 PSYC& 100 or other social science or humanities class............................................ 5
Electives (see below)........................................................................................... 3
Total Credits for Completion.................................................................. 44
Electives may be selected from the following programs: Computer

Information Technology, Computer Networking and Information Business Support Services
Systems Security, Media Design and Production, Business Support
Services, or by instructor permission. Administrative Support Clerk
Certificate
(253) 589-5549 or (253) 589-5813
Business Support Services
Prepares students for careers as administrative support clerks,
Administrative Secretary receptionists, clerk-typists, data entry and accounting clerks, and
keyboard operators. Students participate in realistic training through a
Certificate student-operated business, Business Support Services. Computer
curriculum includes Windows and Microsoft Word and Outlook and an
(253) 589-5549 or (253) 589-5813 introduction to Excel and PowerPoint.
Prepares students for careers as administrative secretaries, word Included in this program are academic courses in communication,
processors, clerk-typists, receptionists, accounting clerks, and keyboard quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and
operators. Graduates will prepare to become certified as an Office 2003 abilities upon which technical skills are built enhancing personal
MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) and/or Office 2007 Microsoft development.
Certified Application Specialist.
This certificate program is approximately three quarters in length,
Students participate in realistic training through the student-operated depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all
business, Business Support Services, or through internships. graduation requirements.
throughout the quarter by instructor permission.
abilities upon which technical skills are built enhancing personal
development. Program Requirements Credits
Business
This certificate is approximately four quarters in length, depending on ACTG 110 Bookkeeping I................................................................................. 4
ACTG 141 QuickBooks I................................................................................... 2
the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation
CAS 105* Keyboarding................................................................................... 3
requirements. CAS 110 Introduction to Outlook...................................................................... 1
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters or CAS 115 Introduction to Computing.................................................................. 3
CAS 120* Word I........................................................................................... 2
throughout the quarter by instructor permission. CAS 130* Excel I............................................................................................ 3
CAS 140 PowerPoint...................................................................................... 2
Program Requirements Credits OFCT 108 Outlook for the Office Professional...................................................... 1
ACTG 110 Bookkeeping I................................................................................. 4 OFCT 110* Keyboarding Mastery....................................................................... 1
ACTG 141 QuickBooks I................................................................................... 2 OFCT 126 Business English I.............................................................................. 6
CAS 105* Keyboarding................................................................................... 3 OFCT 131 Business English II............................................................................. 6
CAS 110 Introduction to Outlook...................................................................... 1 OFCT 135 Business Terminology I....................................................................... 1
CAS 115 Introduction to Computing.................................................................. 3 OFCT 140 Business Terminology II...................................................................... 1
CAS 120* Word I........................................................................................... 2 OFCT 145 Business Terminology III..................................................................... 1
CAS 125 Word II.......................................................................................... 3 OFCT 150 Business Procedures I........................................................................ 2
CAS 130* Excel I............................................................................................ 3 OFCT 155 Business Procedures II....................................................................... 2
CAS 140 PowerPoint...................................................................................... 2 OFCT 162 Electronic Math I.............................................................................. 1
CAS 145 Publisher......................................................................................... 5 OFCT 163 Electronic Math II............................................................................. 1
OFCT 108 Outlook for the Office Professional...................................................... 1 OFCT 165 Filing.............................................................................................. 2
OFCT 110* Keyboarding Mastery....................................................................... 1 OFCT 180 Proofreading................................................................................... 3
OFCT 126 Business English I.............................................................................. 6 OFCT 185 Job Search Skills.............................................................................. 2
OFCT 131 Business English II............................................................................. 6 OFCT 245 Business Support Services/Internship................................................... 6
OFCT 135 Business Terminology I....................................................................... 1 ENG& 101 English Composition......................................................................... 5
OFCT 140 Business Terminology II...................................................................... 1 MAT 105 or higher......................................................................................... 5
OFCT 145 Business Terminology III..................................................................... 1 PSYC& 100 or other social science or humanities class............................................ 5
OFCT 150 Business Procedures I........................................................................ 2
OFCT 155 Business Procedures II....................................................................... 2 TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 71
OFCT 162 Electronic Math I.............................................................................. 1
OFCT 163 Electronic Math II............................................................................. 1 *Articulated courses with High Schools for Dual Enrollment
OFCT 165 Filing.............................................................................................. 2
OFCT 168 Word Applications for the Office Professional....................................... 2
OFCT 180 Proofreading................................................................................... 3
OFCT 185 Job Search Skills.............................................................................. 2
OFCT 245 Business Support Services/Internship................................................... 6
Choose one of the following three specialization sections:

Computer Information Technology
Database Programming
Associate in Applied Technology Degree CIT 151 MySQL............................................................................................. 5
CIT 153 SQL Server........................................................................................ 5
(253) 589-5580 or (253) 589-5712
CIT 254 SQL Administration.............................................................................. 5
This program is designed to prepare students for Computer Information CIT 257 Oracle.............................................................................................. 5
Technology positions with concentrations in web programming, database CIT 298 Special Projects.................................................................................. 5
programming, or application systems programming. The coursework
Specialization Credits...................................................................................... 25
prepares individuals for positions such as web administrators, web
programmers, application programmers, programmer/analysts,
computer consultants, and application system & database designers and Web Programming
CIT 151 MySQL............................................................................................. 5
implementers, as well as other related information technology positions.
CIT 163 Client-side Web Programming............................................................... 5
Employers may include business and industrial firms, banks and other CIT 164 Server-side Web Programming.............................................................. 5
financial institutions, government agencies, consulting firms, software CIT 167 XML & Web Services.......................................................................... 5
developers, and internet service providers. CIT 264 JSP & Servlets..................................................................................... 5
CIT 298 Special Projects.................................................................................. 5
After completing the core programming classes, students may select one
of the CIT programming specializations, or propose an interdisciplinary Specialization Credits...................................................................................... 30
programming specialization that prepares them to meet their own career
objectives. A specialization consists of 25 to 30 credits of pre-approved .Net Programming
courses related to computer programming, including a resume-worthy CIT 153 SQL Server........................................................................................ 5
special project that ties them all together. CIT 164 Server-side Web Programming.............................................................. 5
Included in this program are academic courses in communication, CIT 224 C++.Net........................................................................................... 5
CIT 234 C#.Net............................................................................................. 5
quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and CIT 265 ASP.Net............................................................................................ 5
abilities upon which technical skills are built and enhance personal CIT 298 Special Projects.................................................................................. 5
development. Students must take all the academic and programming
core courses and complete an area of specialization. They also have the Specialization Credits...................................................................................... 30
option of selecting a couple of elective classes to make up the required
number of credit hours, furthering their specialization, or perhaps Interest Electives (10 Credits – May Include Any Specialization Course)
completing an internship to develop professional work experience. CIT 180 Introduction to Game Programming........................................................ 5
CIT 185 Introduction to Robotics........................................................................ 5
Classes will be offered with sufficient frequency that with reasonable
CIT 205 Object-Oriented Analysis & Design........................................................ 5
schedule planning, this program may be completed in six quarters of full- CIT 245 Data and Logic Structures..................................................................... 5
Computer Technology
time effort. It may take longer, depending on the student’s prior CIT 254 SQL Administration.............................................................................. 5
educational preparation, and the time it takes to satisfactorily complete CIT 280 Java Game Programming..................................................................... 5
all graduation requirements. CIT 282 C# Game Programming...................................................................... 5
CIT 285 Java Robotics Programming Lab............................................................. 5
Program prerequisites: COMPASS Reading 68, Writing 33, CIT 297 Special Topics................................................................................... 5
Intermediate Algebra 22, basic competencies with personal computers CIT 298 Special Projects.................................................................................. 5
CIT 299 Internship.......................................................................................... 5
and Windows-based word processing and spreadsheet software. Touch
typing proficiency of 35 words per minute is recommended. Specialization Credits.......................................................................................10
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION................................................................100
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits *Articulated courses with High Schools for Dual Enrollment
Academic Core Courses

MAT 105 Math for Industrial Professions (or higher).............................................. 5 Computer Information Technology
Associate in Applied Science – T Degree
Academic Core Credits.....................................................................................15
(253) 589-5580 or (253) 589-5712
Programming Core Courses This program is designed to prepare students planning to continue their
CIT 101 Programming Fundamentals.................................................................. 5
education at a college or university offering a Bachelor degree in
CIT 105* Fundamentals of Information Technology................................................. 5
CIT 107 Operating Systems Fundamentals.......................................................... 5 Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or Computing &
CIT 141 Programming Fundamentals Java Lab...................................................... 5 Software Systems. Institutions currently accepting this degree are:
CIT 142 Java Object-Oriented Programming I...................................................... 5 University of Washington-Tacoma, The Evergreen State University,
CIT 143 Java Object-Oriented Programming II..................................................... 5 Embry-Riddle University, and University of Phoenix.
CIT 150 Principles of Relational Databases.......................................................... 5
CIT 161 HTML & CSS..................................................................................... 5 In addition to the program course requirements, students must also
CIT 247 Business Programming......................................................................... 5 complete the general education requirements for the degree they seek to
Programming Core Credits.............................................................................. 45
AAT Degree General Education Requirements (15 credits): Programming Vocational/Technical Courses
ENGL& 101 English Composition or CMST& (or higher). MAT 105 CIT 101 Programming Fundamentals.................................................................. 5
Math for Industrial Professions (or higher). PSYC& 100 General CIT 105* Fundamentals of Information Technology................................................. 5
Psychology or other social science or humanities class CIT 107 Operating Systems Fundamentals.......................................................... 5
CIT 141 Programming Fundamentals Java Lab...................................................... 5
AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements (20 credits): CIT 161 HTML & CSS..................................................................................... 5
CIT 167 XML & Web Services.......................................................................... 5
All AAS-T degrees must have a minimum of 20 credits of transferable CIT 205 Object-Oriented Analysis & Design........................................................ 5
general education. These credits replace the academic courses required CIT 245 Data and Logic Structures..................................................................... 5
for the AAT degree. Required credits include: 5 credits in Communication: CIT 247 Business Programming......................................................................... 5
MATH& 141, MATH& 142, MATH& 146 or MATH& 151; 10 credits Programming Vocational/Technical Credits........................................................15
Transfer Electives (Up To Maximum Transferable 90-95 Credits)
101, MUS& 105, ASL& 121, BIOL 118, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242, CIT 205 Object-Oriented Analysis & Design........................................................ 5
CHEM& 161, CHEM& 162, PHYS& 121, ECON 101, ECON& 201 or CIT 224 C++.Net........................................................................................... 5
ECON& 202. CIT 245 Data and Logic Structures..................................................................... 5
MAT 210 Discrete Mathematics.......................................................................... 5
Students pursing an AAS-T degree for transfer to the University of
Washington-Tacoma are required to have two college level language TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION............................................................ 90-95
courses if they haven’t had two years of foreign language in high school.
One of them can be met by taking American Sign Language here at
Students pursuing an AAS-T degree for transfer to the University Of Computer Information Technology
Washington–Tacoma are required to have completed at least 5 credits of Computer Programmer Certificate
an approved lab sciences course of study. If you opt to take a Physics
course, You may opt to take PHYS& 121 at CPTC or a pre-approved (253) 589-5580 or (253) 589-5712
course lab science Physics class from another college. This certificate program prepares students for positions as junior
Classes will be offered with sufficient frequency, that with reasonable computer programmers, computer consultants, PC applications support
schedule planning, this program may be completed in seven quarters of specialists as well as other related entry-level information technology
full-time effort. It may take longer, depending on the student’s prior positions. Employers may include business and industrial firms, banks
educational preparation, and the time it takes to satisfactorily complete and other financial institutions, government agencies, consulting firms,
all graduation requirements. software developers, and internet service providers.
Computer Technology
Prerequisites: COMPASS Reading 68, Writing 33, Intermediate Included in this program are academic courses in communication,
Algebra 22. Basic competencies with personal computers and Windows- quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and
based word processing and spreadsheet software. Touch typing abilities upon which technical skills are built and enhance personal
proficiency of 35 words per minute is recommended. development. Students must take all the academic core courses and the
programming core courses to receive a certificate.
Classes will be offered with sufficient frequency, that with reasonable
schedule planning, this program may be completed in five quarters of
full-time effort. It may take longer, depending on the student’s prior
Academic Core Courses educational preparation, and the time it takes to satisfactorily complete
ASL& 121 American Sign Language.................................................................. 5 all graduation requirements.
ENGL& 101 English Composition........................................................................ 5
ENGL& 235 Technical Writing............................................................................ 5 Prerequisites: COMPASS Reading 68, Writing 33, Intermediate
MATH& 141 Pre-Calculus I.................................................................................. 5 Algebra 22. Basic competencies with personal computers and Windows-
MATH& 142 Pre-Calculus II................................................................................. 5 based word processing and spreadsheet software. Touch typing
MATH& 151 Calculus........................................................................................ 5 proficiency of 35 words per minute is recommended.
MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics.................................................................... 5
MUSC& 105 Introduction to Music Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarters.
or ART 101 Introduction to Art............................................................ 5
INSTRUCTOR PRE-APPROVED Lab Sciences Course: PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
BIOL& 241, CHEM&161, PHYS& 121, or transfer from another college........................ 5
PSYC& 100 General Psychology......................................................................... 5 Academic Core Courses
Academic Core Credits.................................................................................... 50 MAT 105 or higher......................................................................................... 5
Programming Transfer Courses PSYC& 100 or other social science or humanities class............................................ 5
CIT 142 Java Object-Oriented Programming I................................................... 5
Academic Core Credits.....................................................................................15
CIT 143 Java Object-Oriented Programming II................................................... 5
Programming Transfer Credits...........................................................................10

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Computer Programmer Certificate (continued)

Programming Core Courses
CIT 101
CIT 105*
Programming Fundamentals.................................................................. 5
Fundamentals of Information Technology................................................. 5
.Net Developer Certificate
CIT 107 Operating Systems Fundamentals.......................................................... 5
CIT 141 Programming Fundamentals Java Lab...................................................... 5
(253) 589-5580 or (253) 589-5712
CIT 142 Java Object-Oriented Programming I...................................................... 5 This certificate program prepares students with professional programming
CIT 143 Java Object-Oriented Programming II..................................................... 5 experience or prior training in computer programming for positions as .
CIT 153 SQL Server........................................................................................ 5
Net Developers. It is directed towards enabling them to refresh and extend
CIT 161 HTML & CSS..................................................................................... 5 their job skills to advance their career or to qualify for new employment
CIT 205 Object-Oriented Analysis & Design........................................................ 5 opportunities. Employers may include business and industrial firms,
CIT 245 Data and Logic Structures..................................................................... 5 banks and other financial institutions, government agencies, consulting
CIT 247 Business Programming......................................................................... 5 firms, software developers, and internet service providers.
Programming Core Credits.............................................................................. 60 Classes will be offered with sufficient frequency, that with reasonable
schedule planning, this program may be completed in three quarters of
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 75 full-time effort. It may take longer, depending on the student’s prior
educational and professional experience, and the time it takes to
satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
Computer Information Technology Prerequisites: Instructor approval required.
Database Developer Certificate Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters.

(253) 589-5580 or (253) 589-5712 CIT 150 Principles of Relational Databases.......................................................... 5
This certificate program prepares students with professional programming CIT 153 SQL Server........................................................................................ 5
CIT 161 HTML & CSS..................................................................................... 5
experience or prior training in computer programming for positions as
CIT 164 Server-side Web Programming.............................................................. 5
database developers. It is directed towards enabling them to refresh and CIT 224 C++.Net........................................................................................... 5
extend their job skills to advance their career or to qualify for new CIT 234 C#.Net............................................................................................. 5
employment opportunities. Employers may include business and industrial CIT 265 ASP.Net............................................................................................ 5
firms, banks and other financial institutions, government agencies, CIT 298 Special Projects.................................................................................. 5
consulting firms, software developers, and internet service providers.
Classes will be offered with sufficient frequency, that with reasonable
Computer Technology
schedule planning, this program may be completed in two quarters of

educational and professional experience, and the time it takes to Computer Information Technology
Web Developer Certificate
Prerequisites: Instructor approval required.
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarters. (253) 589-5580
This certificate program prepares students with professional programming
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits experience or prior training in computer programming for positions as
CIT 150 Principles of Relational Databases.......................................................... 5 web developers. It is directed towards enabling them to refresh and extend
CIT 151 MySQL............................................................................................. 5
their job skills to advance their career or to qualify for new employment
CIT 153 SQL Server........................................................................................ 5
CIT 254 SQL Administration.............................................................................. 5 opportunities. Employers may include business and industrial firms,
CIT 257 Oracle.............................................................................................. 5 banks and other financial institutions, government agencies, consulting
CIT 298 Special Projects.................................................................................. 5 firms, software developers, and internet service providers.
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 30 Classes will be offered with sufficient frequency, that with reasonable
schedule planning, this program may be completed in two quarters of
education and professional experience, and the time it takes to
Prerequisites: Instructor approval required.

CIT 151 MySQL............................................................................................. 5
CIT 161 HTML & CSS..................................................................................... 5
CIT 163 Client-side Web Programming............................................................... 5
CIT 164 Server-side Web Programming.............................................................. 5
CIT 167 XML & Web Services.......................................................................... 5
CIT 264 JSP & Servlets..................................................................................... 5
CIT 298 Special Projects.................................................................................. 5

Prerequisites: Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding the

Computer Networking English language is required. Students are required to take the
COMPASS test before entry into the program. Prior to completion of
& Information Systems Security first quarter, student must provide documentation of a background check
Associate of Applied Technology Degree with the Washington State Patrol.
Associate in Applied Science – T Degree Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarter. Program
This program prepares students for careers involving the protection of Information Sessions (orientations) are on the second and fourth
information on computers and networks against unauthorized access or Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in Building 16, Room 205. An instructor is
modification of information, and against the denial of service to available in the classroom where program is taught to provide information
authorized users. Includes those security measures, both physical and about the degree and certificate programs.
virtual, necessary to detect, document, and counter such threats.
For additional program information: Contact Clover Park
Curriculum content includes basic and advanced computer and
Technical College (CPTC) Advising & Counseling office at (253) 589-
networking skills, physical and virtual security processes and procedures,
5800 or contact the following faculty members:
and introduction to security management, planning, and recovery. The
AAT or AAS-T degree is earned by completing technical core Tom Robbins, (253) 589-5731, tom.robbins@cptc.edu
requirements, general education requirements, and choosing one Glenda Broyles, (253) 589-5714, glenda.broyles@cptc.edu
specialty option (Option 1: Cisco Network Design & Security; or Option Don Souza, (253) 589-5791, don.souza@cptc.edu
2: Computer & Communications Security; or Option 3: Microsoft Kelly Hollowell, (253) 589-5824, kelly.hollowell@cptc.edu
Network Administration & Security). Ray Robinson, (253) 589-4336, ray.robinson@cptc.edu
Jody Randall, (253) 589-5856, jody.randall@cptc.edu
The program includes preparing students for the CompTIA A+,
Network+, Server+, Security+ and Linux+; Cisco CCENT and CCNA;
FEMA; and Microsoft MCP, MCDST, MCSA and MCSE certification AAT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
examinations and internship work experience. Employers include NSS 101* IT Essential I....................................................................................... 5
business and industrial firms, financial institutions, government agencies, NSS 105* IT Essential II...................................................................................... 4
NSS 110* Networking Fundamental I................................................................... 4
consulting firms, software developers, health providers and Internet
NSS 115 Law & Ethics in the Workplace.............................................................. 4
service providers. Innovations in computer technology continue to NSS 120 MS Desktop Support I......................................................................... 5
rapidly change and expand the computer security field. Therefore, the NSS 125 MS Desktop Support II......................................................................... 4
following courses of study may be subject to change in order to offer NSS 130 Server Fundamentals........................................................................... 4
students training based on current industry standards. NSS 135 Implementing System Security............................................................... 4
NSS 140 Introduction to Data Analysis................................................................. 5
The CNISS program is certified for cyber-security skills education NSS 150 Internet Basics.................................................................................... 4
through the National Security Agencies (NSA), Committee on National NSS 155 Computer Security Concepts................................................................ 4
Computer Technology
Systems Security. The program has been awarded CNSS 4011 National NSS 160 Introduction to Linux............................................................................. 5
NSS 165 Contingency Planning.......................................................................... 4
Training Standards for Information Systems Security Professionals and
NSS 170 Telecom Security................................................................................ 4
is currently working on the CNSS 4013 National Training Standard for NSS 201 Advanced Linux.................................................................................. 5
System Administrators in Information Systems Security.
Total Technical Course Requirements ............................................................... 65
Program hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Courses offered days and AAT DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
evenings. Total Technical Core Requirements.................................................................... 65
In addition to the program technical course requirements, students must General Education Requirements (See AAT above listing)...................................15
also complete the general education requirements for the degree they Program Option 1, 2 or 3 (See below listing).............................................34 – 37
seek to obtain. The two degree options in this program are the Associate
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION OF AAT DEGREE........................114 – 117
of Applied Technology (AAT) or the Associate in Applied Science-T
(AAS-T). The different requirements for each degree are listed below.
AAS-T DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
AAT Degree General Education Requirements (15 credits): Total Technical Core Requirements (Same as AAT Degree) ................................ 65
The AAT degree must have a minimum of 15 credits. ENGL& 101 General Education Requirements (See AAS-T above listing)................................ 20
English Composition or CMST& (or higher). MAT 105 Math for Program Option 1, 2 or 3 (See below listing).............................................34 – 37
Industrial Professions (or higher). PSYC& 100 General Psychology or
other social science or humanities class TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION OF AAT DEGREE....................... 119 – 122

general education. These credits replace the academic courses required (continues on next page)
MATH& 141, MATH& 142, MATH& 146 or MATH& 151; 10 credits
CHEM& 161, CHEM& 162, PHYS& 121, ECON 101, ECON& 201 or
ECON& 202.
Computer Networking & Information Systems Security This program is approximately four quarters in length, depending on the
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Prerequisites: A meeting with program instructors prior to enrollment
For an AAT or AAS-T degree, students must complete one of the specialty is necessary for assessment purposes. Students are required to produce a
options listed below. “No Felony Conviction on file” with the Washington State Patrol prior to
enrolling.
Option 1: Cisco Network Design & Security
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarter. Program
NSS 180 Internship I...................................................................................... 2
NSS 250 Internship II...................................................................................... 2 Information Sessions (orientations) are on the second and fourth
NSSC 200* Cisco Networking I.......................................................................... 5 Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in Building 16, Room 205. An instructor is
NSSC 201* Cisco Networking II......................................................................... 5 available in the classroom where program is taught to provide information
NSSC 203* Cisco Networking III......................................................................... 5 about the certificate program
NSSC 205* Cisco Networking IV........................................................................ 5
NSSC 250 Wireless LAN Admin I....................................................................... 5 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
NSSC 252 Wireless LAN Admin II...................................................................... 5
NSS 101* IT Essential I.................................................................................... 5
NSS 105* IT Essential II.................................................................................... 4
Subtotal.......................................................................................................... 34
NSS 110* Networking Fundamental I................................................................. 4
NSS 115 Law & Ethics in the Workplace........................................................... 4
OPTION 2: Computer & Communications Security NSS 120 MS Desktop Support I....................................................................... 5
NSS 125 MS Desktop Support II...................................................................... 4
NSS 180 Internship I...................................................................................... 2
NSS 130 Server Fundamentals......................................................................... 4
NSS 250 Internship II...................................................................................... 2
NSS 135 Implementing System Security............................................................. 4
NSSB 201 Overview of Hacking, Phreaking, & Cracking....................................... 5
NSS 140 Introduction to Data Analysis.............................................................. 5
NSSB 208 Best Practices for Security.................................................................. 5
NSS 150 Internet Basics.................................................................................. 4
NSSB 215 Computer Forensics.......................................................................... 4
NSS 155 Computer Security Concepts.............................................................. 4
NSSB 224 Communications Fraud...................................................................... 4
NSS 160 Introduction to Linux.......................................................................... 5
NSSB 231 Web Security.................................................................................. 5
NSS 165 Contingency Planning....................................................................... 4
NSSB 238 Virus, Worms, & Hazardous Software.................................................. 5
NSS 170 Telecom Security.............................................................................. 4
NSSB 245 Scripting......................................................................................... 5
NSS 201 Advanced Linux............................................................................... 5
Subtotal...........................................................................................................37
MAT 105 or higher......................................................................................... 5
OPTION 3: Microsoft Network Administration & Security
NSS 180 Internship I...................................................................................... 2 TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION ................................................................. 80
NSS 203 Securing Client Operating Systems...................................................... 5
NSS 210 Securing Server Operating Systems..................................................... 5
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NSS 217 Securing Network Infrastructure.......................................................... 5

NSS 250 Internship II...................................................................................... 2 Computer Networking & Information
NSSD 223 Designing Network Infrastructure......................................................... 5
NSSD 240 Implementing & Securing Directory Services.......................................... 5 Systems Security
NSSD 247 Implementing Security....................................................................... 5
Subtotal.......................................................................................................... 34
Cisco Network Design & Security
Certificate
* - Articulated courses with High Schools for Dual Enrollment
Designed to provide foundational networking knowledge, practical
experience, opportunities for career exploration, and soft-skills
development to help students prepare for entry-level careers in IT and
Computer Networking & Information networking. Students learn the technical skills needed to succeed in
Systems Security networking professions such as network installer, help desk technician,
pre-sales support technician, or network technician. In addition, the
Computer Networking Information certificate prepares students for two different Cisco industry recognized
certification exams, CCENT and CCNA. The Cisco CCENT certifies
System Security Professional that students have developed the practical skills required for entry-level
networking support positions and is the first step toward earning the
Certificate Cisco CCNA certification, which is the foundational IT certification for
This Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level careers networking careers.
involving the protection of computers, networks and information systems This certificate program is approximately two quarters in length,
against unauthorized access or modification of information, and against depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all
the denial of service to authorized users. Includes those security requirements. The Cisco Networking Academy curriculum (Cisco I, II,
measures, both physical and virtual, necessary to detect, document, and III, and IV) is used and two additional lab courses prepare student for the
counter such threats. Curriculum content includes basic computer and CCENT and CCNA industry certification exams. All the courses in
networking skills, physical and virtual security processes and procedures, this certificate count towards the Computer Networking & Information
and introduction to security management, planning, and recovery. The Systems Security (CNISS) AAT or AAS-T degree program.
program includes preparing students for the A+, Network+, Server+,
Security+, and Linux+ certification examinations and cooperative work Prerequisites: Students who enroll in the Cisco Network Design &
experience. Employers include business and industrial firms, financial Security certificate program are not expected to have any previous
institutions, government agencies, consulting firms, software developers, technical skills or knowledge, aside from basic PC skills.
health providers, and Internet service providers.

Information Sessions (orientations) are on the second and fourth Computer Networking & Information
Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in Building 16, Room 205. An instructor is
available in the classroom where program is taught to provide information
Systems Security
about the certificate program.
Microsoft Network Administration
NSSC 200 Cisco Networking I.......................................................................... 5 & Security
NSSC 201 Cisco Networking II......................................................................... 5
NSSC 203 Cisco Networking III......................................................................... 5
Certificate
NSSC 205 Cisco Networking IV........................................................................ 5 Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to deploy and support
NSSC 207 Cisco Learning Lab I......................................................................... 3
Windows desktop and server operating systems in a variety of stand-
NSSC 210 Cisco Learning Lab II......................................................................... 3
alone and network operating system environments. Discuss, analyze, and
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 26 develop the skills to support a secure windows networking environment.
This certificate program is approximately two quarters in length,
certificate requirements. Program hours are from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 12
Computer Networking & Information
p.m. to 3 p.m. All the courses in this certificate count towards the
Systems Security Computer Networking & Information Systems Security (CNISS) AAT or
AAS-T degree program.
Computer & Communications Security Prerequisites: Students are required to have completed A+ and Net+
Certificate certification course, have obtained A+ and Net+ certification, or
Instructor permission. Prior to completion of first quarter, student must
Introduces viruses, worms, and hazardous software that compromise
provide documentation of a background check with the Washington
data integrity and create issues with today’s computers. Analysis and
State Patrol.
understanding of security risks involved in operating a web site and
developing appropriate levels of security will also be covered. Additionally, Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarter. Program
students will be introduced to common techniques used to commit Information Sessions (orientations) are on the second and fourth
communications fraud, and be introduced to the history of hacking and Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in Building 16, Room 205. An instructor is
its various forms. available in the classroom where program is taught to provide information
This program is approximately two quarters long in length, depending about the certificate program.
on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
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requirements. Program hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through NSS 203 Securing Client Operating Systems…………………………………………..... 5
Friday NSS 210 Securing Server Operating Systems………………………………………........ 5
NSS 217 Securing Network Infrastructure……………………………………………....... 5
Prerequisites: Students are required to have completed A+ and NSSD 223 Designing Network Infrastructure…………………………………………........ 5
Network + certification courses, or have obtained A+ and Net+ NSSD 240 Implementing & Securing Directory Services……………………………......... 5
certifications. A meeting with the program instructor prior to enrollment NSSD 247 Implementing Network Security……………………………………………....... 5
is necessary for assessment purposes. Students are required to produce a
“No Felony Conviction on File” with the Washington State Patrol prior Total Credits for Completion.................................................................. 30
to enrolling. All the courses in this certificate count towards the Computer
Networking & Information Systems Security (CNISS) AAT or AAS-T
degree program
Information Sessions (orientations) are on the second and fourth
Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in Building 16, Room 205. An instructor is
available in the classroom where program is taught to provide information
about the certificate program.

NSSB 201 Overview of Hacking, Phreaking & Cracking……………………….............. 5
NSSB 208 Best Practices for Security……………………………………………................ 5
NSSB 215 Computer Forensics………………………………………………….................. 4
NSSB 224 Communications Fraud………………………………………………................ 4
NSSB 231 Web Security…………………………………………………………................. 5
NSSB 238 Virus, Worms & Hazardous Software………………………………................ 5
NSSB 245 Scripting………………………………………………………………................. 5


Construction - Residential COSMO 111 Salon Ecology............................................................................. 3
COSMO 114 Trichology................................................................................... 4
Certificate COSMO 119 Design Decisions.......................................................................... 3
COSMO 124 Hair Design................................................................................. 2
(253) 589-6070
COSMO 131 Advanced Design......................................................................... 5
This pre-apprentice program prepares students with the knowledge and COSMO 133 Hair Sculpting.............................................................................11
skills necessary for employment in the residential construction industry. COSMO 143 Chemical Texturizing..................................................................... 5
COSMO 156 Hair Coloring.............................................................................. 6
Training includes safety, hand and power tools use, math, carpentry COSMO 160 Lab Clinic I.................................................................................. 9
trades, plan reading, foundation form work, floor systems and framing, COSMO 165 Lab Clinic II................................................................................. 9
wall and roof framing, leveling and aligning, and sheeting are covered in COSMO 170 Lab Clinic III................................................................................ 9
COSMO 178 Artificial Hair............................................................................... 2
the first quarter. Second quarter expands in to residential exterior and
COSMO 179 Study of Nails.............................................................................. 3
interior finish including window and door installation, exterior siding, COSMO 186 Study of Skin............................................................................... 3
trim, stair construction, roofing application, interior and exterior trim COSMO 223 Advanced Hair Coloring............................................................... 8
and cabinet installation. COSMO 228 State Board Practical Preparation.................................................... 3
COSMO 230 Lab Clinic IV................................................................................ 9
This program is approximately two quarters in length, depending on the COSMO 235 State Board Written Test Review...................................................... 4
time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. COSMO 242 Clover Park Practical Boards........................................................... 6
COSMO 247 Design Forum.............................................................................. 1
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarters. ENG& 101 English Composition (or higher) or CMST& 220................................. 5
MAT 105 or higher..................................................................................... 5
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits PSYC& 100 or other social science or humanities class........................................ 5
CONST 105 Measurement, Tools & Safety............................................................ 2
CONST 108 Site Leveling, Plans, Codes & Materials............................................... 2 TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION................................................................120
CONST 112 Footings & Foundation...................................................................... 3
CONST 116 Floor Framing................................................................................. 3 To qualify for a Cosmetologist license from the Washington State
CONST 120 Wall Framing, Sheeting & Ceilings..................................................... 5
CONST 122 Roof Framing.................................................................................. 5
Department of Licensing, a student must successfully complete the
CONST 126 Roofing Materials & Installation.......................................................... 3 technical courses offered in the program, complete 1600 hours of
CONST 130 Stairway Construction...................................................................... 4 technical instruction, and pass both the written and practical exams for
CONST 134 Exterior Finish................................................................................. 3 the department of licensing.
CONST 138 Interior Finish I................................................................................. 3
CONST 142 Interior Finish II................................................................................ 3 Students who have not met the 1600 hour requirement will take one of
CONST 146 Deck Construction........................................................................... 3 the following internship courses:
CONST 150 Carpentry Trades............................................................................ 1 COSMO 248 Industry Internship I........................................................................ 1
COSMO 250 Industry Internship II....................................................................... 2
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 40 COSMO 252 Industry Internship III...................................................................... 3
COSMO 254 Industry Internship IV...................................................................... 4
*Articulated courses with High Schools for Dual Enrollment COSMO 256 Industry Internship V....................................................................... 5
Construction
Cosmetology Cosmetology
Certificate
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Trains students in all elements of professional cosmetology. Students are Certificate
prepared for the Washington State Department of Licensing Cosmetology (253) 589-6080
examination, and upon licensing will be qualified for positions as
cosmetologists. This program trains students in the elements of professional barbering.
Successful graduates are prepared for Washington State Department of
Students will participate in realistic training in the student operated salon. Licensing Barber examination and upon licensing will be qualified for
As an authorized member school of Pivot Point International, Clover Park positions as barbers. After completing interactive laser disc module
Technical College utilizes an interactive DVD module system of training system of training by Pivot Point International, students will participate
to support student learning. Pivot Point, considered a world leader in in realistic training in a student operated salon. This fulfills the 75% of
beauty education, provides innovative, high-quality educational systems services to be preformed on live models requirement for licensing. Pivot
that promote excellence in the hair and beauty industry. Point is considered a world leader in beauty education of which Clover
Included in this program are academic courses in communication (English Park Technical College is an authorized member school.
composition, speech), quantitative reasoning (math) and social sciences Included in this program are academic courses in communication,
(psychology, sociology) that provide knowledge and abilities upon which quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and
technical skills are built and enhance personal development. abilities upon which technical skills are built and enhance personal
This program is approximately five and one–half quarters in length, development.
depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all This program is approximately three quarters in length, depending on the
graduation requirements. students needs to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters. Evening Admission Dates: Quarterly Enrollment.
class: Fall and Winter. A mandatory orientation is required before
admission to the program.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits AAT Degree General Education Requirements (15 credits):
BARBR 145 Advanced Men’s Sculpture............................................................. 5 ENGL& 101 English Composition or CMST& (or higher). MAT 105
BARBR 150 Advanced Ladies Sculpture............................................................. 4 Math for Industrial Professions (or higher). PSYC& 100 General
BARBR 155 State Board Practical Preparation..................................................... 2 Psychology or other social science or humanities class
BARBR 160 State Board Written Test Review...................................................... 4
BARBR 180 Realistic Training........................................................................... 3 AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements (20 credits):
COSMO 111 Salon Ecology.............................................................................. 3
COSMO 114 Trichology................................................................................... 4
COSMO 119 Design Decisions.......................................................................... 3 general education. These credits replace the academic courses required
COSMO 124 Hair Design................................................................................. 2 for the AAT degree. Required credits include: 5 credits in Communication:
COSMO 133 Hair Sculpting.............................................................................11 ENGL& 101 or CMST& 220; 5 credits in quantitative reasoning:
COSMO 160 Lab Clinic I.................................................................................. 9 MATH& 141, MATH& 142, MATH& 146 or MATH& 151; 10 credits
COSMO 165 Lab Clinic II.................................................................................. 9
COSMO 178 Artificial Hair................................................................................ 2
CMST& 220 Public Speaking............................................................................ 5 PSYC& 100, PSYC& 200, PSY 210, PSYC& 220, SOC& 101, ART&
MAT 105 or higher..................................................................................... 5 101, MUS& 105, ASL& 121, BIOL 118, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242,
PSYC& 100 or other social science or humanities class......................................... 5 CHEM& 161, CHEM& 162, PHYS& 121, ECON 101, ECON& 201 or
ECON& 202.
To qualify for a Barber license from the Washington State Department
of Licensing, a student must successfully complete the technical courses AAT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
listed above, achieve 1000 hours of technical instruction, and pass both CUL 104 Sanitation in Food Service Operations.................................................... 3
CUL 107 Professional Cooking I......................................................................... 7
the written and practical exam for the department of licensing.
CUL 109 Cooking Methods I............................................................................. 7
CUL 111 Food Preparation I.............................................................................. 3
CUL 113 Introduction to Baking.......................................................................... 3
CUL 117 Professional Cooking II........................................................................ 7
Culinary Arts CUL 119 Food Preparation II............................................................................. 3
CUL 123 Cooking Methods II............................................................................ 7
CUL 127 Professional Cooking III........................................................................ 7
Associate in Applied Science – T Degree CUL 132 American Regional Cuisine................................................................... 3
CUL 135 Food Preparation III............................................................................. 3
(253) 589-6036 CUL 139 Cooking Methods III........................................................................... 7
Prepares graduates to enter the fast-paced and exciting culinary field as CUL 241 Advanced Restaurant Baking................................................................ 3
REST 107 Kitchen and Dining Management.......................................................... 3
entry-level cooks, lead cooks, or kitchen station supervisors. This degree REST 109 Marketing/Public Relations................................................................... 3
emphasizes fine dining food production skills combined with professional REST 112 Restaurant Dining................................................................................ 7
service training and food management techniques. Food production REST 115 Catering Production............................................................................ 3
Culinary Arts
course emphasize quality food preparation. Potential employers include REST 103 Food & Beverage Cost Control............................................................. 4
fine dining establishments, hotels, resorts, catering kitchens, clubs and REST 119 Operations Management..................................................................... 4
REST 122 Food Service Nutrition......................................................................... 4
executive dining services. In combination with additional study and REST 126 Finance and Accounting...................................................................... 4
experience, this degree can place graduates on a career ladder that could REST 131 Business Plan Development................................................................... 4
lead to positions such as restaurant manager, catering/banquet manager, REST 133 Beverage Service Management............................................................ 4
sous-chef, and executive chef.
Students train in aspects of culinary arts food service operations and General Education Requirements (See AAT listing above)...................................15
management. The program emphasizes preparation of food for healthy
lifestyles and is designed to exceed the standards set by the American TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION OF AAT DEGREE.................................. 118
Culinary Federation and the National Restaurant Association’s
AAS-T PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
Professional Management Development Program. The program combines
classroom study and worksite learning in college restaurant operations. Technical course requirements (Same as AAT)..................................................103
This program is approximately five quarters in length, depending on the General Education Requirements (See AAS-T listing above)................................ 20
complete the general education requirements for the degree they seek to
Culinary Arts Customer Service/Call Center Specialist

Certificate
Basic Cooking Skills (253) 589-5718
Certificate Prepares students for customer service careers in a wide variety of
(253) 589-6036 businesses such as call centers for utilities, health maintenance
organizations, banking centers, financial institutions, telephone, cable
Designed to train students in basic cooking skills, this certificate program
and internet service providers. Graduates may also be employed as PBX
includes portions of the Culinary Arts degree program.
operators, receptionists, office assistants, data entry clerks, catalog order
This program is approximately three quarters in length, depending on the clerks, answering service operators, or dispatchers.
Students participate in realistic training in the program’s virtual reality
Included in this program are academic courses in communication, call center and as switchboard operators for the college PBX.
This accelerated program is approximately two quarters in length,
development.
graduation requirements.
Admission Dates: Quarterly start dates.
CUL 104 Sanitation in Food Service Operations................................................. 3
CUL 107 Professional Cooking I....................................................................... 7 CAS 115 Introduction to Computing................................................................. 3
CUL 109 Cooking Methods I.......................................................................... 7 CSCCS 116 Filing............................................................................................. 2
CUL 111 Food Preparation I............................................................................ 3 CSCCS 127 Electronic Math Applications I........................................................... 3
CUL 113 Introduction to Baking....................................................................... 3 CSCCS 128 Electronic Math Applications II........................................................... 3
CUL 117 Professional Cooking II...................................................................... 7 CSCCS 131 Business English I............................................................................. 2
CUL 119 Food Preparation II........................................................................... 3 CSCCS 132 Business English II............................................................................ 2
CUL 123 Cooking Methods II.......................................................................... 7 CSCCS 141 Sales Techniques............................................................................. 4
CUL 127 Professional Cooking III..................................................................... 7 CSCCS 157 Computerized Billing Procedures........................................................ 4
CUL 132 American Regional Cuisine................................................................ 3 CSCCS 162 Job Search Skills............................................................................. 1
CUL 135 Food Preparation III.......................................................................... 3 CSCCS 171 Electronic Business Communications I.................................................. 1
CUL 139 Cooking Methods III......................................................................... 7 CSCCS 172 Electronic Business Communications II................................................. 1
ENG& 101 English Composition (or higher) or CMST& 220.................................... 5 CSCCS 180 Keyboarding.................................................................................. 3
MAT 105 or higher......................................................................................... 5 CSCCS 182 MS Word I.................................................................................... 2
PSYC& 100 or other social science or humanities class............................................ 5 CSCCS 185 MS Word II.................................................................................... 3
CSCCS 186 MS Excel....................................................................................... 3
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 75 CSCCS 190 Telephone Customer Service............................................................. 2
CSCCS 195 Call Center Procedures I................................................................... 2
Culinary Arts
CSCCS 192 Switchboard/ Receptionist Skills........................................................ 1

CSCCS 194 Call Center Procedures II.................................................................. 1
Culinary Arts TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 43
Restaurant Management
Certificate Dental Assistant
(253) 589-5650 Associate of Applied Technology Degree
Prepares student for management careers within the food and beverage (253) 589-5776
industry. Coursework is based on the professional management Designed to prepare students for positions in the dental field, including
development program endorsed by the National Restaurant Association. both front office and dental assistant career tracks. Graduates of the
This program is approximately two quarters in length, depending on the program will have a foundation of knowledge of dental sciences, dental
time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. assisting skills, dental materials, dental laboratory procedures, radiography,
Admission Dates: Quarterly enrollment based on seat availability. infection control, and dental business office management skills.
Students will develop an understanding of the role of the dental assistant
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits and dental business office assistant within the dental care team. Graduates
REST 103 Food and Beverage Cost Control.......................................................... 4 are qualified for entry-level positions as expanded duties dental assistants
REST 107 Kitchen and Dining Management.......................................................... 3
and coordinating assistants, as well as dental business office assistants
REST 109 Marketing/Public Relations................................................................... 3
REST 112 Restaurant Dining................................................................................ 7 within a dental office.
REST 115 Catering Production............................................................................ 3 This program is accredited through the American Dental Association
REST 119 Operations Management..................................................................... 4
(ADA).
REST 122 Food Service Nutrition......................................................................... 4
REST 126 Finance and Accounting...................................................................... 4 The last Friday in each of the final three quarters of study, students will
REST 131 Business Plan Development................................................................... 4 be required to take one of the three components of the Dental Assistant
REST 133 Beverage Service Management............................................................ 4
National Board (DANB) Certification Examination. Completion of the
REST 137 Hospitality Law.................................................................................. 4
appropriate component of the exam will be a prerequisite for continuation
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 44 into the third and fourth quarters of study in the Dental Office Specialist
program. In addition, successful completion of the first component
(Infection Control), completed at the end of the second quarter of study, procedures, radiography, infection control, and office management skills.
is a prerequisite to entering the fourth quarter, clinical experience. The Students will develop an understanding of the role of the dental assistant
third component of the exam is a requirement for graduation from the within the dental care team. Graduates are qualified for entry-level
program and when successfully completed, will result in the student positions as expanded duties dental assistants and coordinating assistants
receiving his or her national certification from DANB entitling him or in the dental office.
her to use the title of Certified Dental Assistant.
This program is accredited through the American Dental Association
Included in this program are academic courses in communication (English (ADA).
composition, speech), quantitative reasoning (math) and social sciences
(psychology, sociology) that provide knowledge and abilities upon which The last Friday in each of the three quarters of study, dental assistant
technical skills are built and enhance personal development. Each student students will be required to take one of the three components of the
is strongly encouraged to carry personal health/medical insurance through- Dental Assistant National Board (DANB) Certification Examination.
out their clinical rotations. Quarterly based insurance for students may be Completion of the appropriate component of the exam will be a
purchased; further information is available through the counseling office. prerequisite for continuation into the second and third quarters of study
in the Dental Assistant program. In addition, successful completion of
This program is approximately four quarters in length, depending on the the first component (Infection Control), completed at the end of the first
time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. quarter of study, is a prerequisite to entering the third quarter clinical
Prerequisites: In order to participate in the externship, students must experience. The third component of the exam is a requirement for
receive a “No Record On File” report from the Washington State Patrol, graduation from the program and when successfully completed, will
related to Crimes Against Persons. Students must be at least 18 years of result in the student receiving his or her national certification from
age and have a high school diploma or GED (per ADA standards). DANB entitling him or her to use the title of Certified Dental Assistant.
Students must have a current Basic Life Support (CPR) card for health Included in this program are academic courses in communication
care providers and a First Aid card. In order to participate in the (English composition, speech), quantitative reasoning (math) and social
program, students must have current immunizations or laboratory sciences (psychology, sociology) that provide knowledge and abilities
verification of immune status. This includes, but is not limited to, upon which technical skills are built and enhance personal development.
Hepatitis B series including a positive titer, Tetanus/ Diphtheria, Each student is strongly encouraged to carry personal health/medical
Tuberculosis Test, Measles/ Mumps/Rubella, and Varicella as required insurance throughout their clinical rotations. Quarterly based insurance
by contracts with clinical facilities and CDC recommendations. To enter for students may be purchased; further information is available through
the program, a student must meet the prerequisite for college level the counseling office.
English, and psychology or another social science or humanities course.
This program is approximately three quarters in length, depending on
Admission Dates: Quarterly starts. the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation
requirements.
DAS 103 General Studies............................................................................... 2 Prerequisites: In order to participate in the externship, students must
Dental Assistant
DAS 101 Biomedical Sciences......................................................................... 5 receive a “No Record On File report from the Washington State Patrol,
DAS 109 Dental Sciences I............................................................................. 7 related to Crimes Against Persons. Students must be at least 18 years of
DAS 111 Dental Assisting Skills I...................................................................... 7
DAS 210 Dental Sciences II............................................................................. 5
age and have a high school diploma or GED (per ADA standards.
DAS 212 Dental Specialties............................................................................. 8 Students must have a current Basic Life Support (CPR) card for health
DAS 214 Dental Assisting Skills II.................................................................... 10 care providers and a First Aid card. In order to participate in the
DAS 240 Clinical Experience I....................................................................... 10 program, students must have current immunizations or laboratory
DAS 245 Clinical Experience II........................................................................ 7 verification of immune status. This includes, but is not limited to,
DBOA 104 Dental Terminology & Procedures........................................................ 5
DBOA 111 Dental Charting, Scheduling and Recall Management............................ 5
Hepatitis B series including a positive titer, Tetanus/ Diphtheria,
DBOA 118 Dental Correspondence and Employment Skills...................................... 9 Tuberculosis Test, Measles/ Mumps/Rubella, and Varicella as required
by contracts with clinical facilities and CDC recommendations. To enter
Elective computer skills courses (see recommended courses below).............................. 4
ENG& 101 English Composition (or higher) or CMST& 220.................................... 5 the program, a student must meet the prerequisite for college level
MAT 105 or higher......................................................................................... 5 English, and psychology or sociology courses.
Admission Dates: Quarterly starts.
Recommended Electives DAS 103 General Studies............................................................................... 2
DAS 101 Biomedical Sciences......................................................................... 5
CAS 120 Word I............................................................................................. 2
DAS 109 Dental Sciences I............................................................................. 7
CAS 125 Word II............................................................................................. 3
DAS 111 Dental Assisting Skills I...................................................................... 7
CAS 130 Excel I.............................................................................................. 3
DAS 210 Dental Sciences II............................................................................. 5
CAS 140 PowerPoint......................................................................................... 2
DAS 212 Dental Specialties............................................................................. 8
CAS 145 Publisher........................................................................................... 5
DAS 214 Dental Assisting Skills II.................................................................... 10
DAS 240 Clinical Experience I....................................................................... 10
DAS 245 Clinical Experience II........................................................................ 7
Dental Assistant ENG& 101

MAT 105
English Composition (or higher) or CMST& 220.................................... 5
or higher......................................................................................... 5
Certificate PSYC& 100 or other social science or humanities class............................................ 5
(253) 589-6023 & (253) 589-6025 TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 76

Designed to prepare students for positions in the dental assistant field.
Graduates of the program will have a foundation of knowledge of dental
sciences, dental assisting skills, dental materials, dental laboratory
campus Child Development Center or in an approved local child care

Dental Administrative Specialist center. Students will complete four practicum experiences. The fourth
practicum will be in an area of the student’s choice: Leadership in ECE,
Certificate
Child Development-Infant/Toddler, Child Development- Preschool,
(253) 589-5776 Child Development-School Age, Family Childcare Professional or
Designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in dental office Special Needs. Degree candidates may petition for credits based on
administration. These positions may include receptionists, treatment possession of a current CDA credential.
coordinators, financial coordinators or dental office managers. Students Students are required to develop a program portfolio to be completed
will receive classroom instruction and a community based internship and presented prior to graduation.
experience with a local dental office or clinic. They receive training in This program is approximately eight to ten quarters in length, depending
administration to include greeting and scheduling patients, handling on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation
billing and insurance claims, collecting payments, arranging treatment requirements and hours of enrollment. All courses must be completed
plans and managing business documents. with a minimum of C grade to graduate. The Foundation Certificate and
Included in this program are academic courses in communication, Specialist Certificate are embedded in the degree program so the student
quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and may earn stepping stone credentials on their way to completing an
abilities upon which technical skills are built and which enhance personal associate degree.
development. Proficiency in reading, writing, and an understanding of the English
This program is approximately three quarters in length, depending on language is required. ENGL& 101 must be completed by the end of the
the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation require- fourth quarter. Students are required to take the COMPASS test before
ments. Many of the courses in this program are offered in an online or entry into the program and meet with an ECE faculty advisor. All degree
hybrid manner. students must fulfill portfolio requirements, to be completed at the time
of graduation from program.
Prerequisites: Students must receive a “No Record on File” report
from the Washington State Patrol, related to Crimes Against Persons. In addition to the program course requirements, students must also
Basic keyboarding skills, general computer fundamentals training with a complete the general education requirements for the degree they seek to
good understanding and efficiency in using the Microsoft Word obtain. The two degree options in this program are the Associate of
processing program. To enter the program, the student must meet the Applied Technology (AAT) or the Associate of Applied Science–T
prerequisite for college level English, and psychology or another social (AAS-T) the different requirements for each degree are listed below.
science or humanities course.
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarters. ENGL& 101 English Composition or CMST& (or higher). MAT 105
Math for Industrial Professions (or higher). PSYC& 100 General
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits Psychology or other social science or humanities class
Early Care & Education
ACTG 110 Bookkeeping I................................................................................. 4

ACTG 141 QuickBooks I................................................................................... 2 AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements (20 credits):
DBOA 104 Dental Terminology & Procedures........................................................ 5
DBOA 111 Dental Charting, Scheduling and Recall Management............................ 5
DBOA 118 Dental Correspondence and Employment Skills...................................... 9 general education. These credits replace the academic courses required
DBOA 120 Dental Insurance.............................................................................. 6 for the AAT degree. Required credits include: 5 credits in Communication:
DBOA 121 Fiscal Management.......................................................................... 6 ENGL& 101 or CMST& 220; 5 credits in quantitative reasoning:
DBOA 126 Professional Communications.............................................................. 4 MATH& 141, MATH& 142, MATH& 146 or MATH& 151; 10 credits
DBOA 128 Dental Law & Ethics.......................................................................... 5
DBOA 132 Work-Based Learning Experience........................................................ 6
ENGL 101 or Higher........................................................................................ 5 PSYC& 100, PSYC& 200, PSY 210, PSYC& 220, SOC& 101, ART&
MAT 107 or Higher........................................................................................ 5 101, MUS& 105, ASL& 121, BIOL 118, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242,
PSY or SOC 100 or Higher.................................................................................. 5 CHEM& 161, CHEM& 162, PHYS& 121, ECON 101, ECON& 201 or
Elective computer skills courses (see recommended courses below).............................. 4 ECON& 202.
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 71 Prerequisites: Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding the
Recommended Electives English language is required. Students are required to take the
CAS 120 Word I............................................................................................. 2
COMPASS test before entry into the program.
CAS 125 Word II............................................................................................. 3 Admission Dates: Quarterly start dates.
CAS 130 Excel I.............................................................................................. 3
CAS 140 PowerPoint......................................................................................... 2 Note: Students who enroll their children in one of our Parent Cooperative
CAS 145 Publisher........................................................................................... 5 Preschools receive credits for the parenting classes, preschool classroom
hours, and board roles. See page 22 for a list of preschools and contact
information.
Associate of Applied Technology Degree AAT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
ECE 104 General Orientation & Intro to Practicum................................................. 5
Associate in Applied Science – T Degree ECE 120 Interpersonal Skills for the ECE Professional.............................................. 2
ECE 141 ECE Curriculum: Math......................................................................... 2
(253) 589-5574 ECE 142 ECE Curriculum: Science and Technology............................................... 2
Prepares students for careers in the Early Care & Education field as child ECE 175 Curriculum & Environment for infant/Toddlers........................................... 2
care directors and teachers; lead and assistant child care providers. To ECE 235 Creating A Quality Environment............................................................. 3
ECE 240 Literacy in Early Childhood Education..................................................... 4
obtain the degree, a student will complete the required courses and ECE 245 Diversity Awareness and Curriculum Development.................................... 3
elective credits. Students participate in practicum experiences at the ECS 102* Basic Child Care Training (STARS)......................................................... 2
ECS 106 Overview of Early Childhood Education I................................................ 3 field. Students participate in experiential learning in an approved local
ECS 107 Overview of Early Childhood Education II............................................... 3 child care center. ECS 102 provides students with the basic 20-hour
ECS 110 Computer Essentials for the EC Professional............................................. 4
S.T.A.R.S. certification. ECS 111-117 prepare students for the CDA
ECS 146 Child Development Infant/Toddler......................................................... 2
ECS 156 ECE Curriculum: Health/Nutrition.......................................................... 3 assessment. The program is designed for students to earn a certificate
ECS 160 ECE Curriculum: Music/Movement/Creativity.......................................... 5 while working in the field.
ECS 181 ECE Practicum I.................................................................................. 5
This program is approximately two quarters in length, depending on the
ECS 182 ECE Practicum II................................................................................. 5
ECS 183 ECE Practicum III................................................................................. 5 time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements
ECS 235 Issues & Trends................................................................................... 2 and depending on hours of enrollment.
ECS 264 Partnerships with Families..................................................................... 3
ECS 277 Professionalism & Ethics....................................................................... 2 Prerequisites: Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding the
ECS 281 Observations & Applications in ECE...................................................... 5 English language is required. Students are required to take the
ECS 292 Theories of Child Development.............................................................. 3 COMPASS test before entry into the program.
Subtotal Technical Core Credits.........................................................................75 Admission Dates: Quarterly start dates.
Students must choose one of the following Practicum IV Courses: PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
ECS 217 ECE Practicum IV – Infants/Toddlers....................................................... 3 ECE 104 General Orientation & Intro to Practicum................................................. 5
ECS 230 ECE Practicum IV – School-Age............................................................. 3 ECE 120 Interpersonal Skills for the ECE Professional.............................................. 2
ECS 286 ECE Practicum IV – Leadership.............................................................. 3 ECS 102* Basic Child Care Training (STARS.......................................................... 2
ECS 287 ECE Practicum IV – Child Development................................................... 3 ECS 111 Introduction to Early Childhood Profession............................................... 2
ECS 288 ECE Practicum IV – Family Child Care.................................................... 3 ECS 112 Ways Children Grow & Learn............................................................... 2
ECS 297 ECE Practicum IV – Special Needs........................................................ 3 ECS 113 Safe & Healthy Environment (dual credit.................................................. 2
ECS 114 Children’s Social/Emotional Development............................................... 2
Subtotal Technical Core Credits.........................................................................78 ECS 115 Physical/Intellectual Competence.......................................................... 2
ECS 116 Family Relationships............................................................................ 2
ECS 117 Early Childhood Professional................................................................. 2
Students must complete a minimum of 6 elective credits: ECS 181 ECE Practicum II................................................................................. 5
Degree Electives:
ECE 102 Introduction to Apprenticeship............................................................... 1 TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 28
ECE 103 Apprenticeship to Career and Leadership................................................ 2
ECE 125 Just for the Fun of it: Preschool............................................................... 1 *Articulated courses with High Schools for Dual Enrollment Classes. ECS 111 through
ECE 132 Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child................................................... 1 ECS 117 are offered as part of CPTC on-site program for affiliated centers and can be
ECE 133 Emotionally Intelligent Parenting............................................................. 1 substituted at the instructor’s discretion to meet the requirements for the Specialist certificate
ECE 135 School Age Math, Science, and Technology........................................... 3 or the Associate degree.
ECE 136 Raising a Physically and Nutritionally Intelligent Child................................ 1
ECE 156 From seed to Table: Gardening with Children.......................................... 1

ECE 150 Child Development Ages 3-12 years...................................................... 3
ECE 230 Inclusion in ECE.................................................................................. 3 Early Care & Education
ECE 290 Portfolio Adventure.............................................................................. 2
ECS 265
ECS 270
Leadership in ECE............................................................................... 4
Introduction to Early Childhood Management.......................................... 3
Early Childhood Leadership
ECS 290 Mentoring in E.C.E.............................................................................. 1
ECS 206 Signing with Infant & Toddlers............................................................... 2
Certificate
ECS 202 Preschool Activities.............................................................................. 2 (253) 589-5574
ECS 220 Curriculum for School Age.................................................................... 2
ECS 225 School Age Environment...................................................................... 2 Designed for experienced early care and education teachers who are
ECS 260 Curriculum for Family Child Care........................................................... 2 seeking leadership positions in their career field. Classes are offered in
ECS 295 DAP-Special Needs............................................................................ 2 the evenings with an arranged practicum experience.
Subtotal Technical Course Requirements........................................................... 84 This program is approximately two quarter in length, depending on the
General Education Requirements (See AAT listing above)...................................15 time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION OF AAT DEGREE.................................... 99 Prerequisites: Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding the
English language is required. Students are required to take the
Technical course requirements (Same as AAT)................................................... 84 Admission Dates: Quarterly start dates. Check quarterly schedule for
General Education Requirements (See AAS-T listing above)................................ 20 available classes and times.
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION OF AAS-T DEGREE...............................104 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits

ECS 235 Issues and Trends................................................................................ 2
ECS 264 Partnerships with Families..................................................................... 3
Early Care & Education ECS 266

ECS 270
Leadership in ECE............................................................................... 4
Introduction to Early Childhood Management.......................................... 3
ECS 277 Professionalism & Ethics....................................................................... 2
Early Childhood Foundation ECS 286
ECS 290
ECE Practicum IV—Leadership............................................................... 3
Mentoring in E.C.E.............................................................................. 1
Certificate
(253) 589-5574
This program is offered only to CPTC affiliated centers in the community.
It prepares students for entry-level positions in the Early Care & Education
ECE 141 ECE Curriculum: Math....................................................................... 2

Early Care & Education ECE 142
ECS 146
ECE Curriculum: Science and Technology............................................ 2
Child Development—Infant/Toddler..................................................... 2
School-Age Out of School Program

ECS 156 ECE Curriculum—Health/Nutrition....................................................... 3
ECS 158 ECE Curriculum—Music/Movement/Creativity...................................... 5
ECS 181 ECE Practicum I................................................................................ 5
Certificate ECS 182 ECE Practicum II............................................................................... 5
ECS 183 ECE Practicum III.............................................................................. 5
(253) 589-5574 ENG& 101 English Composition (or higher) or CMST& 220.................................... 5
Designed for school-age staff/teachers who are seeking a certificate for MAT 105 or higher......................................................................................... 5
quality out of school programs. This program is approximately four
quarter in length, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 63
complete all graduation requirements.
Prerequisites: Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding the
English language is required. Students are required to take the
Electrician Low Voltage Fire/Security
Admission Dates: Quarterly start dates. Check quarterly schedule for
available classes and times. Associate of Applied Technology Degree
(253) 589-5696
ECS 150 Child Development – Ages 3 to 12 years................................................ 3 Prepares students for positions as Low Voltage Electrician apprentices
ECS 220 Curriculum for School-Age.................................................................... 2 specializing in the Electronic Fire/Security.
ECS 225 School-Age Environment....................................................................... 2
ECS 230 Practicum IV School-Age...................................................................... 3 Industry as alarm system installers and service technicians. Students
ECS 264 Partnerships with Families..................................................................... 3 participate in hands on training with advanced equipment, techniques,
ECS 281 Observation & Application in ECE......................................................... 5 and programming related to burglar alarms, fire alarms, card access and
ECS 292 Theories of Child Development.............................................................. 3 closed circuit TV.
ECE 135 School Age Math, Science, and Technology........................................... 3
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 24 quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and
development.
Early Care & Education This program is approximately five quarters in length depending on the
Early Childhood Specialist
The Electrician Low Voltage Fire/Security Degree Program is approved

as a Limited Energy (06) specialty electrical training program in the
Certificate State of Washington. Upon successful completion of the program,
(253) 589-5574 graduates applying to become a Limited Energy (06) specialty electrician
can be credited with 1,815 hours of work experience.
Prepares students for careers in the Early Care & Education field as lead
and assistant child care providers. Students participate in experiential Prerequisite: Successfully completion of the Electrician Low Voltage
learning at the Hayes Child Development Center or in approved local Fire Security certificate, or by Instructor’s permission.
child care centers. ECS 102 provides students with the basic 20-hour Admissions Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarters
S.T.A.R.S. certification. The program is designed for students to earn a
certificate while working in the field. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
Included in this program are academic courses in communication, EFS 105 AC/DC Electricity: Basic Theory, Fractions, & Ohms Law........................ 7
EFS 106 AC/DC Electricity: Series, Parallel & Combination Circuits....................... 7
EFS 107 AC/DC Electricity: Electrical Power & Power Application........................ 7
abilities upon which technical skills are built and enhance personal EFS 108 National Electrical Code Print Reading................................................ 7
development. EFS 109 National Alarm Installer Training Program............................................. 7
EFS 110 CCTV Application & Design............................................................... 7
This program is approximately eight quarters in length, depending on
EFS 118 National Electrical Codes.................................................................. 6
the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation EFS 119 National Fire Codes......................................................................... 6
requirements and depending on hours of enrollment. All courses must be EFS 121 CCTV Field Service & Installation........................................................ 7
completed with a minimum of “C” grade to graduate. EFS 124 Washington Administrative Codes....................................................... 2
EFS 207 Addressable Fire SLC Systems/Design................................................. 7
Prerequisites: Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding the EFS 211 Biometrics Access............................................................................. 7
English language is required. Students are required to take the EFS 216 Advanced Voice Evacuation Fire Systems.............................................. 7
COMPASS test before entry into the program. EFS 221 Fire Codes, NICET, NFPA.................................................................. 7
EFS 226 High Security Structured Cabling........................................................ 7
Admission Dates: Quarterly start dates. EFS 231 CCTV Digital Network Solutions......................................................... 7
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits MAT 105 or higher......................................................................................... 5
ECE 104 General Orientation & Intro to Practicum............................................... 5 PSYC& 100 or other social science or humanities class............................................ 5
ECE 120 Interpersonal Skills for the ECE Professional........................................... 2
ECS 102* Basic Child Care Training (STARS........................................................ 2 TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION................................................................120
ECS 106 Overview of Early Childhood Education I............................................. 3
ECS 107 Overview of Early Childhood Education II............................................ 3
ECS 110 Computer Essentials for the ECE Professional......................................... 4

Electrician Low Voltage Fire Security complete the general education requirements for the degree they seek to
Electrician Low Voltage Fire/Security Applied Technology (AAT) or the Associate of Applied Science–T
Certificate
(253) 589-5696 ENGL& 101 English Composition or CMST& (or higher). MAT 105
Prepares students for positions as Low Voltage Electrician apprentices Math for Industrial Professions (or higher). PSYC& 100 General
specializing in the Electronic Fire/Security Industry as alarm system Psychology or other social science or humanities class
installers and service technicians. Students participate in realistic hands-
on training in the classroom on burglar alarms, fire alarms, card access AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements (20 credits):
and closed circuit TV. All AAS-T degrees must have a minimum of 20 credits of transferable
Included in this program are academic courses in communication (English for the AAT degree. Required credits include: 5 credits in Communication:
composition, speech), quantitative reasoning (math) and social sciences ENGL& 101 or CMST& 220; 5 credits in quantitative reasoning:
(psychology, sociology) that provide knowledge and abilities upon which MATH& 141, MATH& 142, MATH& 146 or MATH& 151; 10 credits
technical skills are built and enhance personal development. in social science, humanities or science: (choose two from the following)
This certificate program is approximately three quarters in length, PSYC& 100, PSYC& 200, PSY 210, PSYC& 220, SOC& 101, ART&
depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all 101, MUS& 105, ASL& 121, BIOL 118, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242,
graduation requirements. CHEM& 161, CHEM& 162, PHYS& 121, ECON 101, ECON& 201 or
The Electrician Low Voltage Fire/Security certificate Program is ECON& 202.
approved as a Limited Energy (06) specialty electrical training program Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarters.
in the State of Washington. Upon successful completion of the program,
graduates applying to become a Limited Energy (06) specialty electrician AAT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
can be credited with 1,089 hours of work experience. CHEM& 161 General Chemistry w/ Lab I.............................................................. 5
CHEM& 162 General Chemistry w/ Lab II.............................................................. 5
Admissions Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarters. ENV 109 Introduction to Ecology...................................................................... 4
ENV 134 Hazardous Wastesite Operations....................................................... 7
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits ENV 141 Orientation to Environmental Science................................................... 4
EFS 105 AC/DC Electricity: Basic Theory, Fractions, & Ohms Law........................ 7 ENV 152 Mapping & Surveying....................................................................... 2
EFS 106 AC/DC Electricity: Series, Parallel & Combination Circuits....................... 7 ENV 153 Environmental Sampling Methods........................................................ 2
EFS 107 AC/DC Electricity: Electrical Power & Power Application........................ 7 ENV 157 Environmental Site Assessment............................................................ 4
ENV 161 Environmental Law I.......................................................................... 5
Environmental Sciences
EFS 108 National Electrical Code Print Reading................................................ 7
EFS 109 National Alarm Installer Training Program............................................. 7 ENV 230 Rural Technologies............................................................................ 4
EFS 110 CCTV Application & Design............................................................... 7 ENV 237 Urban Technologies.......................................................................... 4
EFS 118 National Electrical Codes.................................................................. 6 ENV 240 Internship...................................................................................... 10
EFS 119 National Fire Codes......................................................................... 6 ENV 244 Environmental Law II......................................................................... 4
EFS 121 CCTV Field Service & Installation........................................................ 7 ENV 248 Hydrology...................................................................................... 6
EFS 124 Washington Administrative Codes....................................................... 2 ENV 250 Intro to Air Pollution........................................................................... 3
ENG& 101 English Composition (or higher) or CMST& 220.................................... 5 ENV 251 Environmental Critical Areas............................................................... 7
MAT 105 or higher......................................................................................... 5 ENV 259 Introduction to Soils.......................................................................... 4
PSYC& 100 or other social science or humanities class............................................ 5 ENV 261 Watershed Analysis.......................................................................... 4
ENV 265 Advanced Laboratory Techniques........................................................ 3
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 78 ENV 270 Hazardous Materials Transportation.................................................... 3
GEOL& 110 Environmental Geology..................................................................... 5
GEO 215 GPS Technologies............................................................................ 2
Technical Course Requirements (Total).............................................................. 99

Environmental Sciences & Technology General Education Requirements (See AAT listing above)...................................15
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION OF AAT DEGREE.................................. 112
(253) 589-5506 or (253) 589-5829 AAS-T PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
Provides students with the necessary skills for a wide range of positions in Technical course requirements (Same as AAT)................................................... 99
the Environmental Science Field. Students have the opportunity to General Education Requirements (See AAS-T listing above)................................ 20
perform hands-on water quality monitoring; soil, water, and air sampling; TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION OF AAS-T DEGREE............................... 117
mineral identification; wetland delineation and restoration; geographic
information system mapping and simulated hazardous waste site cleanup Note: 5 Credits Social Science Required (PSYC& 100 OR SOC& 101). CHEM& 161
operations. Careers are available in both natural resource conservation and 162 fulfill an AAS-T science requirement; therefore, only 15 additional credits of
general education courses are required for the AAS-T degree.
and urban/remediation fields. This program will assist students in
preparing for a position with public or private sector employers. Potential
job titles: environmental technician, natural resource technician,
remediation worker, hazardous material handler, fisheries technician,
and storm water remediation operator.
time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduations requirements.
Esthetics Sciences Esthetic Sciences

(253) 589-5738 or (253) 589-5748
Esthetics
The program prepares students for entry-level positions in salons, day Certificate
spas or medical settings such as medi-spas, dermatologist or plastic (253) 589-5738
surgery centers. Students participate in realistic training through the
Prepares the student for entry-level positions as an esthetician at a salon,
student-operated clinic on campus. Students perform services on live
day spa, or at a destination spa. Successful graduates are prepared to take
models. Services performed include facials, temporary hair removal,
the Washington State Esthetics Licensing Examination. Students
makeup, body wrap techniques, chemical peels, electricity therapies, and
participate in realistic training through the student-operated clinic on
microdermabrasion. Curriculum includes all related first aid and safety
campus. Students perform 25 percent of services on live models as
and sanitation procedures.
indicated in the state law. Services performed include facials; temporary
This program is approximately four quarters in length, depending on the hair removal, makeup and body wrap techniques. Curriculum includes
time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. all related first aid and safety and sanitation procedures.
Included in this program are academic courses in communication, This program is approximately two quarters in length., depending on
quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation
abilities upon which technical skills are built and enhance personal requirements. The foundation knowledge of our basic program provides
development. students with excellent academic and practical preparation for our
Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED required. graduate Medical Esthetics curriculum.
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarters. Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED required.
BIOL 118 Human Anatomy & Physiology for Non-Science Majors.......................... 5 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
ES 103 Skin Physiology & Histology I............................................................. 4 ES 103 Skin Physiology & Histology I................................................................ 4
ES 106 Facial Procedures I........................................................................... 4 ES 106 Facial Procedures I.............................................................................. 4
ES 112 Temporary Hair Removal I.................................................................. 3 ES 112 Temporary Hair Removal I.................................................................... 3
ES 115 Makeup Application Techniques I........................................................ 2 ES 115 Makeup Application Techniques I.......................................................... 2
ES 117 Skin Care & Body Wraps I................................................................ 3 ES 117 Skin Care & Body Wraps I................................................................... 3
ES 121 Skin Physiology & Histology II............................................................. 4 ES 121 Skin Physiology & Histology II............................................................... 4
ES 129 Makeup Application Techniques II....................................................... 2 ES 129 Makeup Application Techniques II......................................................... 2
ES 109 Machine Facials, Electricity & Light Therapy.......................................... 4 ES 109 Machine Facials, Electricity & Light Therapy............................................. 4
ES 122 Salon Management & State Laws I...................................................... 2 ES 122 Salon Management & State Laws I........................................................ 2
ES 124 Facial Procedures II........................................................................... 4
Esthetics Sciences
ES 124 Facial Procedures II............................................................................. 4

ES 127 Temporary Hair Removal II................................................................. 4 ES 127 Temporary Hair Removal II................................................................... 4
ES 131 Skin Care & Body Wraps II................................................................ 3 ES 131 Skin Care & Body Wraps II.................................................................. 3
ES 147 Salon Management & State Laws II..................................................... 2 ES 147 Salon Management & State Laws II....................................................... 2
ES 199 Chemistry for Esthetics....................................................................... 3 ES 199 Chemistry for Esthetics......................................................................... 3
ES 201 Pharmacology for Estheticians............................................................. 3
ES 205 Introduction to Esthetic Medical Office Procedures................................. 4 TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 44
ES 211 Infection Control for Medical Estheticians.............................................. 1
ES 216 Camouflage Makeup........................................................................ 2 NOTE: Students in the Esthetics program over a summer quarter will receive 600 hours
ES 221 Medical Esthetics Procedures.............................................................. 6 of instruction during their two-quarter certificate program. Other students will receive 660
ES 227 Medical Esthetic Machinery............................................................... 4 hours of instruction.
ES 230 Patient Education.............................................................................. 1
ES 236 Independent Research Project for Medical Esthetics................................ 2
ES 240 Business Skills & Professional Development for Medical Esthetics............... 5
ES 242
ES 252
Laser Theory.................................................................................... 4
Advanced Cosmetic Chemistry........................................................... 2
Esthetic Sciences
ES 256 Clinical Laboratory for Medical Esthetics............................................ 10
CMST& 220 Public Speaking............................................................................... 5 Medical Esthetics
MAT 105 Math for Industrial Professions (or higher).............................................. 5
PSYC& 100 General Psychology (or higher)........................................................... 5 Certificate
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION................................................................108 (253) 589-5748
Prepares for entry-level positions as a medical esthetician in medical
offices, plastic surgery centers, as well as dermatology offices. Participate
in realistic training through the student-operated clinic on campus.
Students perform services on live models. Services performed include
chemical peels, micro-current, and micro-dermabrasion. Curriculum
includes all related first aid and safety and sanitation procedures. Lecture
on laser physics and contraindications to services.
Prerequisite: Current Esthetics License issued by Washington State AAT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
Department of Licensing. High School Diploma or GED required. GTC 110 Art, Design, & Visual Thinking............................................................. 5
GTC 123 Macintosh Operations & Image Acquisition.......................................... 5
Admission Dates: Fall and Spring quarters. GTC 130 Digital Imaging I: Photoshop.............................................................. 5
GTC 143 Electronic Publishing & Layout............................................................. 5
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits GTC 149 Digital Imaging II: Photoshop.............................................................. 5
ES 201 Pharmacology for Estheticians............................................................... 3 GTC 164 Prepress I........................................................................................ 5
ES 205 Introduction to Esthetic Medical Office Procedures.................................... 4 GTC 174 InDesign I....................................................................................... 5
ES 211 Infection Control for Medical Estheticians................................................ 1 GTC 203 Preflight.......................................................................................... 5
ES 216 Camouflage Makeup.......................................................................... 2 GTC 210 Digital Imaging III: Photoshop............................................................. 5
ES 221 Medical Esthetics Procedures................................................................ 6 GTC 223 Prepress II....................................................................................... 5
ES 227 Medical Esthetic Machinery................................................................. 4 GTC 233 QuarkXPress.................................................................................... 5
ES 230 Patient Education................................................................................ 1 GTC 254 Capstone Class............................................................................... 5
ES 236 Independent Research Project for Medical Esthetics.................................. 2 GTC 264 Paper, Pricing & Estimating................................................................. 5
ES 240 Business Skills & Professional Development for Medical Esthetics................. 5 GTC 276 InDesign II....................................................................................... 5
ES 242 Laser Theory...................................................................................... 4 MDP 171 Designing with Illustration Software...................................................... 5
ES 252 Advanced Cosmetic Chemistry............................................................. 2 MDPW 246 Advanced Digital Illustration Software.................................................. 5
ES 256 Clinical Laboratory for Medical Esthetics............................................... 10
Subtotal.......................................................................................................... 80
Select at least 20 credits from the following approved elective
course list to fulfill degree requirements.
Graphic Technologies Elective Courses
MDP 103 Fundamentals of Drawing.................................................................. 5
Associate of Applied Technology Degree MDP 119 Digital Photography.......................................................................... 5
Associate in Applied Science – T Degree MDP 133 Introduction to Dreamweaver I............................................................ 5
MDP 231 Independent Study Project................................................................. 5
(253) 589-6019 or (253) 589-5667 MDP 239 Internship........................................................................................ 5
MDPW 111 Web Development Languages I - XHTML & CSS.................................... 5
Prepares students for careers with commercial printing companies, pre- MDPW 123 Web Design Principles...................................................................... 5
press imaging companies, quick print and copy shops, in-plant shops, MDPW 134 Web Animation I-Flash...................................................................... 5
specialty printing companies, advertising agencies, and newspaper and MDPW 211 Web Animation II – Flash.................................................................. 5
magazine offices. Students participate in work-based learning activities. MDPW 216 Open Source Development Tools - PHP I.............................................. 5
MDPW 231 Databases for the Web – MySQL....................................................... 5
Innovations in computer technology continue to rapidly change and MDPW 265 Emerging Technologies – Search Engine Optimization............................ 5
expand the field of graphic technologies. Therefore, the following courses MDPW 271 Graphic Design for the Web – Dreamweaver II..................................... 5
of study may be subject to change in order to offer training based on
Graphic Technologies
current industry standards. AAT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
This program is approximately five quarters in length, depending on the Technical Course Requirements (Total).............................................................. 80
time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. General Education Requirements (See AAT listing above)...................................15
In addition to the program course requirements, students must also Elective Credits................................................................................................ 20
(AAS-T) the different requirements for each degree are listed below. AAS-T PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
Technical course requirements (Same as AAT)................................................... 80
AAT Degree General Education Requirements (15 credits): General Education Requirements (See AAS-T listing above)................................ 20
ENGL& 101 English Composition or CMST& (or higher). MAT 105 Elective credits................................................................................................ 20
Psychology or other social science or humanities class TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION OF AAS-T DEGREE...............................120
AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements (20 credits): * Course assignments for summer are adjusted to accommodate a 9-week quarter.
ECON& 202.
Graphic Technologies Graphic Technologies

Graphic Design Prepress Operations
Certificate Certificate
(253) 589-6019 (253) 589-5667
Provides instruction in areas of graphic design and digital layout to Provides instruction in all areas of prepress operations to prepare students
prepare for entry-level positions as graphic designers or related positions for entry-level positions in commercial printing companies, prepress
in commercial printing companies. Prepress imaging companies, quick imaging companies, quick print and copy shops, in-plant shops, specialty
print and copy shops, in-plant shops, specialty printing companies, printing companies, advertising agencies, and newspaper and magazine
advertising agencies, and newspaper and magazine offices. offices. Upon completion of required core courses students may enroll in
Innovations in computer technology continue to rapidly change and advanced courses in the specialization area.
expand the field of graphic technologies. Therefore, the following courses Innovations in computer technology continue to rapidly change and
of study may be subject to change in order to offer training based on expand the field of graphic technologies. Therefore, the following courses
current industry standards. of study may be subject to change in order to offer training based on
Included in this program are academic courses in communication, current industry standards.
quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and Included in this program are academic courses in communication,
abilities upon which technical skills are built and enhance personal quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and
development. abilities upon which technical skills are built and enhance personal
This certificate is approximately four quarters in length, depending on the development.
time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. This certificate is approximately four quarters in length, depending on the
GTC 110 Art, Design, & Visual Thinking........................................................... 5 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
GTC 123 Macintosh Operations & Image Acquisition........................................ 5 GTC 110 Art, Design & Visual Thinking.............................................................. 5
GTC 130 Digital Imaging I: Photoshop............................................................ 5 GTC 123 Macintosh Operations & Image Acquisition.......................................... 5
GTC 143 Electronic Publishing & Layout........................................................... 5 GTC 130 Digital Imaging I: Photoshop.............................................................. 5
GTC 149 Digital Imaging II: Photoshop........................................................... 5 GTC 143 Electronic Publishing & Layout............................................................. 5
GTC 164 Prepress I...................................................................................... 5 GTC 149 Digital Imaging II: Photoshop.............................................................. 5
GTC 174 InDesign I..................................................................................... 5 GTC 164 Prepress I........................................................................................ 5
GTC 203 Preflight........................................................................................ 5 GTC 174 InDesign I....................................................................................... 5

GTC 210 Digital Imagining III: Photoshop........................................................ 5 GTC 203 Preflight.......................................................................................... 5
GTC 233 QuarkXPress................................................................................. 5 GTC 210 Digital Imaging III: Photoshop............................................................. 5
GTC 264 Paper, Pricing & Estimating.............................................................. 5 GTC 223 Prepress II....................................................................................... 5
GTC 276 InDesign II.................................................................................... 5 GTC 233 QuarkXPress.................................................................................... 5
MDP 171 Designing with Illustration Software................................................... 5 GTC 254 Capstone Class............................................................................... 5
MDPW 123 Web Design Principles.................................................................... 5 GTC 264 Paper, Pricing & Estimating................................................................. 5
*MDPW 134 Web Animation I – Flash................................................................. 5 GTC 276 InDesign II....................................................................................... 5
MDPW 246 Advanced Digital Illustration Software................................................ 5 MDP 171 Designing with Illustration Software...................................................... 5
ENGL& 101 English Composition (or higher) or CMST& 220.................................. 5 MDPW 246 Advanced Digital Illustration Software.................................................. 5
MAT 105 Math for Industrial Professions (or higher)............................................ 5 ENGL& 101 English Composition (or higher) or CMST& 220..................................... 5
PSYC& 100 or other social science or humanities class.......................................... 5 MAT 105 Math for Industrial Professions (or higher).............................................. 5
*Elective courses may be taken or substituted for select program requirements of equal
credits with the approval of the instructor. * Course assignments for summer are adjusted to accommodate a 9-week quarter.
Elective Courses
MDP 119 Digital Photography.......................................................................... 5
MDPW 271 Graphic Design for the Web – Dreamweaver II..................................... 5
MDPW 111 Web Development Languages I - XHTML & CSS.................................... 5
MDPW 211 Web Animation II – Flash.................................................................. 5
MDPW 216 Open Source Development Tools - PHP I.............................................. 5
MDPW 231 Databases for the Web – MySQL....................................................... 5
MDPW 265 Emerging Technologies – Search Engine Optimization............................ 5
* Course assignments for summer are adjusted to accommodate a 9-week quarter.

Health Unit Coordinator Heating & Air Conditioning

Certificate Refrigeration/Service Technician
(253) 589-5669 - Lakewood Campus Associate of Applied Technology Degree
or (253) 583-8901 - South Hill Campus (253) 589-6014 or (253) 589-5634
Prepares the student for a position as a coordinator of activities at the nursing Prepares students for positions in the heating, air conditioning, and
unit desk. Program objectives to achieve this goal give the student the refrigeration industry. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level Service
competencies needed in communications, human relations, anatomy and Technicians, Building Maintenance Technicians, Equipment Assemblers
physiology, medical terminology, health unit coordinator tasks, and unit and Start-Up Residential and Light Commercial Installers. Students will
management. As the communicator for the hospital unit, it is essential that participate in work-based training through realistic training activities on
the student has the ability to read, write, understand and speak English. campus.
The student will participate in realistic training in the classroom and Included in this program are academic courses in communication,
clinical settings in practicing the responsibilities of the health unit quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and
coordinator. Skills include transcription of physician’s orders, scheduling abilities upon which technical skills are built and enhance personal
diagnostic studies and appointments for follow-up care, ordering and development.
maintaining supplies, and maintaining clerical and patient records. This program is approximately four quarters in length, depending on the
Successful graduates are eligible to take the certification exam by the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
National Association of Health Unit Coordinators. This program is approved as an HVAC/Refrigeration (06A) specialty
This program is approximately two quarters in length, depending on the electrical training program in the State of Washington. Upon successful
time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. completion of the program, graduates applying to become an HVAC/
Refrigeration (06A) specialty electrician can be credited with an
Prerequisites: Students must obtain a current CPR card for healthcare
estimated 1,178 hours of work experience. This program is not applicable
providers. In order to participate in the clinical aspect of the program,
to any other electrical specialty or sub-category.
students must receive, during HUC 103 course, a “No Record On File”
report from the Washington State Patrol, related to Crimes Against Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer.
Persons, and students must have current immunizations or laboratory
verification of immune status. Immunizations could include, but not PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
limited to, Hepatitis B series, Tetanus/ Diphtheria, Tuberculosis Test, *HAC 102 Basic Electricity................................................................................ 5
*HAC 105 Electrical Circuits.............................................................................. 4
Measles/ Mumps/Rubella, and Varicella as required by contracts with *HAC 120 Advanced Controls & Troubleshooting.................................................. 4
clinical facilities and CDC recommendations. *HAC 162 Electric Motors & their Applications..................................................... 4
Each student is required to carry personal health/medical insurance *HAC 164 Electric Motors & Troubleshooting Motors............................................. 3
HVAC TECHNician
*HAC 166 Siemens Controls............................................................................. 3
throughout their clinical rotations. Quarterly based insurance for *HAC 168 PLC Programming............................................................................. 2
students may be purchased; further information is available through the HAC 170 Heating I........................................................................................ 7
counseling office. No student will be allowed at clinical site without proof HAC 175 Heating Lab I.................................................................................. 5
of insurance. Proof of immunizations should be submitted the first week HAC 181 Heating II....................................................................................... 6
of class unless arrangements have been made with instructor. Some HAC 183 Heating Lab II.................................................................................. 4
HAC 201 Advanced Refrigeration Systems........................................................ 10
hospitals may require a drug screen test before the student is permitted to HAC 230 EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification.................................................. 1
practice in the hospital. HAC 237 Basic Refrigeration I.......................................................................... 7
Must be a High School graduate or have a GED by completion of program. HAC 242 Basic Refrigeration Lab I.................................................................... 5
HAC 246 Basic Refrigeration II......................................................................... 6
Students must be at least 17½ years of age to begin the program. HAC 249 Job Readiness.................................................................................. 5
Admission Dates: HAC 255 Basic Refrigeration Lab II.................................................................... 3
HAC 256 Commercial Heat Pumps................................................................... 7
Fall and Spring quarter – Lakewood campus day program
Winter and Summer quarter – South Hill campus day program MAT 105 Math for Industrial Professions (or higher).............................................. 5
Winter and Summer quarter – Lakewood campus evening program PSYC& 100 or other social science or humanities class............................................. 5
(check with advising/counseling office for specific information).
*Prerequisites for Heating & Refrigeration
HUC 103 Orientation / Introduction to Health Unit Coordinating /
Introduction to Automation................................................................. 7 Highly Recommended Classes
HUC 105 Medical Terminology/ Anatomy & Physiology I..................................... 3
HUC 107 Medical Terminology/ Anatomy & Physiology II.................................... 2
(These classes could be taken while waiting to start the program.)
HUC 109 Unit Coordinator Task & Procedures I................................................... 8 HAC 210 Stationary Engineer............................................................................. 7
HUC 111 Unit Coordinator Task & Procedures II.................................................. 5 CAS 105 Keyboarding (or Orientation to Computers and MS Office)........................ 3
HUC 115 Communications Application in the Health Unit Coordinator Role.............. 3
HUC 120 Unit Management I........................................................................... 3
HUC 122 Unit Management II.......................................................................... 3
HUC 126 Legal/Ethical Aspects of Unit Coordinating........................................... 2
HUC 131 Clinical Experience........................................................................... 8

Optional Electives
HUC 204 ECG Monitor Technician................................................................... 4
Heating & Air Conditioning Hemodialysis Technician

Refrigeration/Service Technician Certificate
(253) 589-5662
Basic HVAC/Refrigeration Prepares the successful graduate for employment as a Hemodialysis
Service Technician technician in outpatient settings such as a hospital or dialysis center. The
program focuses on the Hemodialysis technician’s role of providing basic
Certificate renal care for clients under the supervision of a registered nurse or
(253) 589-6014 or (253) 589-5634 physician.
Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level Students participate in theoretical and practical preparation in the duties
employment in HVAC service and maintenance. and responsibilities of a Hemodialysis technician. A practicum in a
dialysis facility is included in the program to provide students an
opportunity to develop and practice the skills of the Hemodialysis
technician and participate as a team. Clinical hours vary depending on
the facility assigned: Students may be assigned to day or evening shifts.
development.
This program is approximately two quarters in length for the day time
This program is approximately three quarters in length, depending on the
program, and 3 quarters for the night time program, depending on the time
students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer.
Prerequisites: Provide documentation of negative blood test for active
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits Hepatitis B and negative two step tuberculosis test (TB). Immunization
*HAC 102 Basic Electricity................................................................................ 5 requirements may change based on CDC guidelines and/or clinical
*HAC 105 Electrical Circuits.............................................................................. 4 facility policies. Proof of Hepatitis B and TB tests will be submitted to the
*HAC 120 Advanced Controls & Troubleshooting.................................................. 4 instructor the first day of class unless prior arrangements have been made
*HAC 162 Electric Motors & their Applications..................................................... 4 with faculty.
*HAC 164 Electric Motors & Troubleshooting Motors............................................. 3
*HAC 166 Siemens Controls............................................................................. 3 Each student is required to carry personal health/medical insurance
*HAC 168 PLC Programming............................................................................. 2 throughout their clinical rotations. Quarterly based insurance for
HAC 170 Heating I........................................................................................ 7 students may be purchased; further information is available through the
HAC 175 Heating Lab I.................................................................................. 5
Advising/Counseling office. No student will be allowed at clinical site
HAC 181 Heating II....................................................................................... 6
HAC 183 Heating Lab II.................................................................................. 4 without proof of insurance.
HAC 230 EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification.................................................. 1 Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
HAC 237 Basic Refrigeration I.......................................................................... 7
Must be proficient in speaking, reading, writing and understanding the
HVAC TECHNician
HAC 242 Basic Refrigeration Lab I.................................................................... 5

HAC 246 Basic Refrigeration II......................................................................... 6 English language.
HAC 255 Basic Refrigeration Lab II.................................................................... 3
ENGL& 101 English Composition (or higher) or CMST& 220.................................... 5 Compass score for Pre-Algebra 37.
MAT 105 Math for Industrial Professions (or higher).............................................. 5 In order to participate in the clinical aspects of the program, the student
PSYC& 100 or other social science or humanities class............................................. 5
must receive a “No Record On File” report from the Washington State
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 84 Patrol, related to Crimes Against Persons.
*Prerequisites for Heating & Refrigeration Physical Activity: This occupation requires medium physical activity
and lifting/handling objects weighing 10-25 pounds (occasionally up to
50 pounds). Technicians are often standing for long periods of time. For
safety and protection of patients, the student technician must be able to
perform basic cardiac life support, including CPR, and function in
stressful and/or emergency situations. Must be able to safely assist a
patient in moving from bed to a chair, commode or cart.
Admission Date: Fall quarter for day and night time program and
Spring quarter for day time program. Application packets are available
online and in Advising and Counseling.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits Prerequisites: Students must attend a mandatory orientation/advising

HDT 105 Law & Ethics for the Hemodialysis Technician........................................... 3 meeting with the instructors. Must be a High School graduate or have a
HDT 113 Phlebotomy Fundamentals.................................................................... 4 GED by completion of the program. Students must consent to and receive
HDT 116 Computer Applications/Keyboarding..................................................... 2 a “No Record On File” report from the Washington State Patrol, related
HDT 122 Hemodialysis Terms/Anatomy/Physiology............................................... 6
HDT 125 First Aid/CPR/HIV.............................................................................. 1
to Crimes Against Persons. Second quarter students must have an
HDT 131 Hemodialysis Principles & Procedures..................................................... 4 internship site secured no later than the third day of the quarter.
HDT 138 Machine Setup/Maintenance............................................................... 4
HDT 141 Water Treatment................................................................................. 3
HDT 149 Vascular Access................................................................................. 3
HDT 151 Professional Interaction........................................................................ 3
HDT 161 Clinical Practicum............................................................................... 6 CMST& 220 Public Speaking............................................................................... 5
HDT 163 Field Study........................................................................................ 1 Computer Applications Elective.............................................................................. 2
MAT 072 Medical Math.................................................................................... 4 HS 115 Therapeutic Communication Skills........................................................ 5
HS 123 HIV/AIDS & Blood Bourne Pathogens.................................................. 1
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 44 HS 127 Introduction to Human Services........................................................... 5
HS 151 Internship I...................................................................................... 5
HS 220 Theories of Counseling...................................................................... 5
HS 221 Family Systems................................................................................. 3
HS 223 Interviewing and Assessment Skills....................................................... 5
Human Services HS 224 Dynamics of Violence....................................................................... 5
Associate of Applied Technology Degree HS 225 Survey of Community Resources.......................................................... 3
HS 227 Behavioral Health & Wellness............................................................ 5
Associate in Applied Science – T Degree HS 229 Introduction to Gang Culture.............................................................. 3
HS 230 Case Management.......................................................................... 5
(253) 589-5610 HS 235 Culturally Competent Practice............................................................. 5
Prepares students for a variety of mid-level positions within the field of HS 237 Law & Ethics for Human Services........................................................ 3
human services. Students will participate in both classroom instruction HS 244 Internship II...................................................................................... 5
HS 246 Group Process................................................................................. 3
and a community-based internship experience with a local human HS 258 Internship III..................................................................................... 5
services provider. Students interning at these agencies service a variety of MAT 107 Math 107 or higher.......................................................................... 5
populations, including mentally ill and/or developmentally disabled, ENGL& 101 English Composition......................................................................... 5
seniors, persons living with HIV/AIDS, homeless, corrections, juveniles PSYC& 100 General Psychology......................................................................... 5
at risk, foster families, persons with substance abuse issues, and numerous
Total Core Credits............................................................................................93
other specialty areas. Students are primarily responsible for choosing
their own internship placement and primarily eligible for employment in
the area in which they choose and complete their internship experience. Students will take a minimum of 8 credits of electives from the
This accelerated associate degree program can be completed in as few as options below:
Human Services
four quarters but may take up to ten quarters in length depending on the
time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. Electives
SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology................................................................... 5
Students attend courses on the main campus as well as at community PSYC& 220 Abnormal Psychology....................................................................... 5
based internship sites throughout the program. PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology.......................................................................... 5
In addition to the program course requirements, students must also ASL& 121 Sign Language................................................................................ 5
Any Biology course............................................................................................. 5
complete the general education requirements for the degree they seek to Any HSCD course............................................................................................... 5
obtain. The two degree options in this program are the Associate of HS 238 Special Projects.............................................................................3-5
Applied Technology (AAT) or the Associate of Applied Science–T HS 239 Special Topics...............................................................................3-5
(AAS-T) the different requirements for each degree are listed below. HS 130 Family Development.......................................................................... 3
HS 132 Culturally Responsive Case Management............................................. 3
AAT Degree General Education Requirements (15 credits): HS 134 Counseling Techniques for Gang Involved Youth & Families..................... 3
ENGL& 101 English Composition, CMST& 220. MAT 107, PSYC& 100 HS 136 Prevention, Early Intervention & Assessment........................................... 4
LEADR 100 Leadership I...................................................................................1-6
General Psychology. LEADR 101 Leadership II..................................................................................1-6
LEADR 102 Leadership III.................................................................................1-6
AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements (20 credits): LEADR 103 Leadership IV.................................................................................1-6
general education. These credits replace the academic courses required Total Elective Credits.......................................................................................... 8
ENGL& 101 or CMST& 220; 5 credits in quantitative reasoning: Total Credits.................................................................................................. 101
ECON& 202.
HSCD 145 Physiological Actions of Alcohol & Drugs.............................................. 3

Human Services Chemical Dependency HSCD 155 Chemical Dependency & Counseling I: Individuals & Groups................... 5
HSCD 215 Case Management & Recordkeeping for the CDP.................................. 5
Associate of Applied Technology Degree HSCD 226 Chemical Dependency & Assessment.................................................. 2
HSCD 228 Chemical Dependency & the Law....................................................... 2
Associate in Applied Science – T Degree HSCD 249 Chemical Dependency & Counseling II: Adolescents & Family................. 5
(253) 589-5610 HSCD 251 Relapse Prevention............................................................................ 3
HS 123 HIV/AIDS & Blood Bourne Pathogens.................................................. 1
Prepares students for a variety of mid-level positions within the human HS 237 Law & Ethics for Human Services........................................................ 3
services chemical dependency field. Students are introduced to basic HS 225 Survey of Community Resources.......................................................... 3
concepts related to chemical dependency, its prevention and treatment, Computer Applications Elective.............................................................................. 2
HS 220 Theories of Counseling...................................................................... 5
and helping individuals with problems associated with chemical HS 150 Internship I...................................................................................... 5
dependency. Students will participate in both classroom instruction and HS 227 Behavioral Health & Wellness............................................................ 5
a community-based internship experience with a local chemical HS 229 Introduction to Gang Culture.............................................................. 3
dependency services provider. Students are primarily responsible for HS 235 Culturally Competent Practice............................................................. 5
choosing their own internship placement and primarily eligible for HS 224 Dynamics of Violence....................................................................... 5
PSYC& 220 Abnormal Psychology....................................................................... 5
employment in the area in which they choose and complete their PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology.......................................................................... 5
internship experience.
This accelerated associates degree program can be completed in as few Total Core Credits......................................................................................... 74
as four quarters but may take up to ten quarters in length depending on Electives
the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation Any HS course.................................................................................................... 5
requirements. Students attend courses on the main campus as well as at LEADR 100 Leadership I..................................................................................... 5
community based internship sites throughout the program. Human LEADR 101 Leadership II.................................................................................... 5
LEADR 102 Leadership III................................................................................... 5
Services Chemical Dependency Program classes are offered in the LEADR 103 Leadership IV................................................................................... 5
evenings on either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Some HSCD 256 Special Projects......................................................................3-5
courses are available online or as hybrid courses. HSCD 259 Special Topics........................................................................3-5
HS 130 Family Development.......................................................................... 3
The required degree coursework covers most of the content areas HS 132 Culturally Responsive Case Management............................................. 3
required for the chemical dependency professional credential issued by HS 134 Counseling Techniques for Gang Involved Youth & Families..................... 3
the Washington State Department of Health (See RCW 246.811 HS 136 Prevention, Early Intervention & Assessment........................................... 4
Washington Administrative Code [WAC] Chapter 246-811).
Total Elective Credits.......................................................................................... 5
complete the general education requirements for the degree they seek to Total Credits For Degree............................................................................. 98
Human Services
Human Services
ENGL& 101 English Composition, CMST& 220. MAT 107, PSYC& 100 Chemical Dependency Specialist
General Psychology.
Certificate
All AAS-T degrees must have a minimum of 20 credits of transferable (253) 589-5610
general education. These credits replace the academic courses required Introduces students to basic concepts related to chemical dependency, its
for the AAT degree. Required credits include: 5 credits in Communication: prevention and treatment, and helping individuals with problems
ENGL& 101 or CMST& 220; 5 credits in quantitative reasoning: associated with chemical dependency. The certificate will provide
MATH& 141, MATH& 142, MATH& 146 or MATH& 151; 10 credits students with the academic background to understand content, models,
in social science, humanities or science: (choose two from the following) theories and research relevant to working with chemically dependent
PSYC& 100, PSYC& 200, PSY 210, PSYC& 220, SOC& 101, ART& persons and their families and prepare them for entry level employment.
101, MUS& 105, ASL& 121, BIOL 118, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242, It is ideal for working professionals who already have a degree but are in
CHEM& 161, CHEM& 162, PHYS& 121, ECON 101, ECON& 201 or need of the specific coursework to obtain state credentials. The required
ECON& 202. certificate coursework covers most of the content areas required for the
chemical dependency professional credential issued by the Washington
Prerequisites: Students must attend a mandatory orientation/advising
State Department of Health (See RCW 246.811 Washington
meeting with the instructors. Must be a High School graduate or have a
Administrative Code [WAC] Chapter 246-811).
GED by completion of the program. Students must consent to and receive
a “No Record On File” report from the Washington State Patrol, related This accelerated certificate program is approximately three quarters in
to Crimes Against Persons. length, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer.
Prerequisites: Students must attend a mandatory orientation/advising
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits meeting with the instructors. Must be a High School graduate or have a
ENGL& 101 English Composition......................................................................... 5 GED by completion of the program. Students must consent to and receive
CMST& 220 Public Speaking............................................................................... 5 a “No Record On File” report from the Washington State Patrol, related
MAT 110 Math for Non-science Majors ( or higher)............................................. 5
PSYC& 100 General Psychology......................................................................... 5
to Crimes Against Persons.
HSCD 135 Introduction to Chemical Dependency.................................................. 3 Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer.
HSCD 140 Ethics for Chemical Dependency......................................................... 2
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits AAT Degree General Education Requirements (15 credits):
PSYC& 220 Abnormal Psychology....................................................................... 5 ENGL& 101 English Composition or CMST& (or higher). MAT 105
PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology.......................................................................... 5 Math for Industrial Professions (or higher). PSYC& 100 General
HSCD 135 Introduction to Chemical Dependency.................................................. 3 Psychology or other social science or humanities class
HSCD 140 Ethics for Chemical Dependency......................................................... 2
HSCD 145 Physiological Actions of Alcohol & Drugs.............................................. 3 AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements (20 credits):
HSCD 155 Chemical Dependency & Counseling I: Individuals & Groups................... 5
HSCD 215 Case Management & Recordkeeping for the CDP.................................. 5
HSCD 226 Chemical Dependency & Assessment.................................................. 2 general education. These credits replace the academic courses required for
HSCD 228 Chemical Dependency & the Law....................................................... 2 the AAT degree. Required credits include: 5 credits in Communication:
HSCD 249 Chemical Dependency & Counseling II: Adolescents & Family................. 5 ENGL& 101 or CMST& 220; 5 credits in quantitative reasoning: MATH&
HSCD 251 Relapse Prevention............................................................................ 3 141, MATH& 142, MATH& 146 or MATH& 151; 10 credits in social
Total PROGRAM Credits................................................................................ 40
science, humanities or science: (choose two from the following) PSYC&
100, PSYC& 200, PSY 210, PSYC& 220, SOC& 101, ART& 101, MUS&
105, ASL& 121, BIOL 118, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242, CHEM& 161,
CHEM& 162, PHYS& 121, ECON 101, ECON& 201 or ECON& 202.
Human Services Admission Dates: Fall quarter. On a space available, instructor
Gang Intervention Specialist permission basis, students may start Winter, Spring, or Summer quarter.
A Green Design option is offered every summer quarter. A Kitchen and
Certificate Bath option is offered every spring quarter. New students or continuing
program students may enroll for either option.
Students will gain knowledge about gang culture and become skilled at
case management techniques and community service interventions. AAT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
Courses are delivered through online instruction for this 18 credit DSN 105 Drafting I........................................................................................... 6
certificate. This certificate is ideally suited for professionals working In DSN 119 Interior Design & the Creative Design Process.......................................... 4
DSN 121 Drafting II.......................................................................................... 5
the human services, school systems, criminal justice and correction fields.
DSN 123 Materials Methods & Techniques of Interior Design .................................. 4
Participants take part in a 55 hour internship within their community. DSN 124 Color Theory..................................................................................... 4
DSN 132 Lighting ............................................................................................ 5
Prerequisites: Students must part in a mandatory online orientation/
DSN 136 Introduction to Drawing and Rendering .................................................. 4
advising meeting with the instructors. Must be a High School graduate DSN 140 Textiles ............................................................................................ 4
or have a GED by completion of the program. Students must consent to DSN 145 Residential Planning, Design & Exterior Spaces ....................................... 5
and receive a “No Record On File” report from the Washington State DSN 152 Furniture & Cabinet Design .................................................................. 2
Patrol, related to Crimes Against Persons. DSN 153 Drafting III......................................................................................... 4
DSN 158 History of Interiors .............................................................................. 4
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. For additional DSN 159 Intro to Technology for Interior Design..................................................... 3
Interior Design
information contact faculty at (253) 589-5610. DSN 204 Intro to Commercial Interior Design ....................................................... 4
DSN 216 CAD I............................................................................................... 5
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................ Credits
DSN 225 Design I ........................................................................................... 5
HS 229 Introduction to Gangs.............................................................................. 3
DSN 227 Commercial Specifications .................................................................. 4
HS 132 Culturally Responsive Case Management..................................................... 3
DSN 239 CAD II.............................................................................................. 5
HS 134 Counseling Techniques for Gang Involved Youth & Families…………................ 3
DSN 231 Historic Preservation/20th Century Design & Philosophy . ......................... 3
HS 130 Family Development................................................................................. 3
DSN 236 Design II .......................................................................................... 7
HS 136 Prevention, Early Intervention & Assessment ................................................. 4
DSN 241 Business Practices .............................................................................. 4
DSN 245 Internship or Alternative Study .............................................................. 4
TOTAL CREDITS.................................................................................................... 16 DSN 251 Contract Furniture .............................................................................. 3
DSN 266 Portfolio/Professional Presentation . ....................................................... 7
Technical Course Requirements (Total) ............................................................105

Interior Design General Education Requirements (See AAT Listing Above)..................................15
Associate of Applied Science – T Degree
(253) 589-5567 or 589-5596 AAS-T PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
Technical course requirements (Same as AAT)................................................ 105
Prepares students for positions with interior designers, architects, home
General Education Requirements (See AAS-T Listing Above).............................. 20
furnishing stores, contractors, and builders. Students will have the
opportunity to serve internship positions in industry and/or realistic TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION OF AAS-T DEGREE............................... 125
training opportunities through given design projects and will compile a
portfolio of their work in preparation for the job search process. Optional Electives
DSN 265 Independent Study . ........................................................................... 3
This program is approximately six quarters in length, depending on the DSN 270 Independent Study . .......................................................................... 4
time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. DSN 275 Independent Study . ........................................................................... 5
In addition to the program course requirements, students must also DSN 214 Green Design: An Overview ............................................................... 5
DSN 222 A Closer Look at Green Living . ............................................................ 4
complete the general education requirements for the degree they seek to DSN 221 Building the Green Life: Materials and Estimating .................................... 5
obtain. The two degree options in this program are the Associate of DSN 223 Project Green: Developing a Green Design............................................. 5
Applied Technology (AAT) or the Associate of Applied Science – T DSN 202 Elements of Kitchen and Bath Design . ................................................... 5
(AAS-T) the different requirements for each degree are listed below. DSN 206 20/20 Drafting . ............................................................................... 5
DSN 208 Materials and Estimating ..................................................................... 4
DSN 211 Business Procedures and Sales . ........................................................... 4
Customized Training: Advanced or specialized courses will be

Interior Design - Kitchen and Bath available during evening hours Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarters.
Please see faculty for details on these courses.
Certificate
(253) 589-5567 or (253) 589-5596
This Kitchen and Bath certificate is designed to meet the qualifications PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) certification LM 110 Landscape Basics I......................................................................... 10
requirements. This certificate is designed for both beginning interior LM 115 Landscape Basics II........................................................................ 10
LM 145 Installation Lab................................................................................15
design students and professionals. LM 150 Design I........................................................................................ 10
Prerequisites: Students should be proficient in CAD (Computer LM 155 Design II....................................................................................... 10
LM 206 Integrated Pest Management.............................................................. 3
Assisted Drawing) software.
LM 210 Small Power Equipment Operations................................................... 10
Admission Dates: Courses are offered Spring quarter. LM 223 Landscape Community Based Lab I..................................................... 9
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits MAT 105 Math for Industrial Professions (or higher).............................................. 5
DSN 202 Elements of Kitchen & Bath Design......................................................... 5
Plus 20 credits of courses from the from the electives listed below.............................. 20
DSN 206 20/20 Drafting.................................................................................. 5
DSN 208 Materials and Estimating...................................................................... 4
Subtotal......................................................................................................... 112
DSN 211 Business Procedures and Sales.............................................................. 4
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 18 Program Electives

LM 215 Turf Grass Management.................................................................... 10
LM 235 Landscape Community Based Lab II......................................................11
LM 238 Landscape Certification......................................................................11
Interior Design - Green Design LM 242 Operating a Landscape Business......................................................... 10
Certificate Additional Optional Electives

(253) 589-5567 or (253) 589-5596 Students may also choose to take any course in the Residential Construc-
tion program as an optional elective for this program.
This certificate focuses on topics such as historic preservation and
sustainable environments. Additional topics may be focused upon with
instructor approval through independent study courses. Designed to
meet the advanced needs of interior designer students and professionals. Manufacturing Technologies
Prerequisites: Students should be proficient in CAD (Computer Associate of Applied Technology Degree
Assisted Drawing) software.
(253) 589-5657
Interior Design
Admission Dates: Courses are offered Summer quarter.

Provides students with the knowledge and necessary skills for employment
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits in the manufacturing/metalworking industry. Students may enter
DSN 214 Green Design: An Overview................................................................ 5 industry as a machinist, machinist apprentice or machinist helper.
DSN 222 A Closer Look at Green Living............................................................... 4 Responsible for setting up and operating conventional machine tools and
DSN 221 Building the Green Life: Materials and Estimating..................................... 5 CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine tools. Advanced students
DSN 223 Project Green: Developing a Green Design............................................. 5
will be proficient in programming, setting up, and operating CNC
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 19 machining centers. Students will develop proficiency in blueprint
reading, shop math, precision measuring, conventional lathes and mills,
surface and tool cutter grinding, general shop machines, CAD/CAM
(Computer-Aided Drawing & Computer-Aided Machining), and CNC
Landscape Management (Computer Numerical Control) turning centers and milling machines.
Associate of Applied Technology Degree Included in this program are academic courses in communication,
(253) 589-5743 quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and
Designed to educate and prepare successful graduates for employment in development.
the “Green Industry.” Continually offers a realistic learning environment
emphasizing all aspects of landscape technology for customer services. This program is approximately six quarters in length, depending on the
Skills learned in designing, hardscaping, irrigation, grounds maintenance, time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
integrated pest management, and equipment operation apply directly to Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters or by
the industry resulting in a variety of employment opportunities. instructor permission.
Included in this program are academic courses in communication (English
(psychology, sociology) that provide knowledge and abilities upon which
technical skills are built and enhance personal development.
The Landscape Management AAT degree is approximately six quarters
in length, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete
all graduation requirements.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits

MCH 101 Orientation/Machine Shop Safety...................................................... 2 MCH 101 Orientation/Machine Shop Safety...................................................... 2
MCH 105* Shop Math/Blueprint I...................................................................... 6 MCH 105* Shop Math/Blueprint I...................................................................... 6
MCH 107 Shop Math/Blueprint II...................................................................... 6 MCH 107 Shop Math/Blueprint II...................................................................... 6
MCH 109 Shop Math/Blueprint III..................................................................... 6 MCH 109 Shop Math/Blueprint III..................................................................... 6
MCH 111 Shop Machines & Tools.................................................................... 6 MCH 111 Shop Machines & Tools.................................................................... 6
MCH 117* Lathes I........................................................................................... 6 MCH 117* Lathes I........................................................................................... 6
MCH 121* Mills I............................................................................................. 6 MCH 121* Mills I............................................................................................. 6
MCH 122 Lathes & Mills II................................................................................ 8 MCH 122 Lathes & Mills II................................................................................ 8
MCH 125 Lathes & Mills III............................................................................. 10 MCH 125 Lathes & Mills III............................................................................. 10
MCH 126 Lathes & Mills IV............................................................................... 8 MCH 126 Lathes & Mills IV............................................................................... 8
MCH 129 Surface Grinding............................................................................. 4 MCH 129 Surface Grinding............................................................................. 4
MCH 133 Tool & Cutter Grinding...................................................................... 5 MCH 133 Tool & Cutter Grinding...................................................................... 5
MCH 202 Introduction to CNC......................................................................... 7 MCH 202 Introduction to CNC......................................................................... 7
MCH 211 Intermediate CNC.......................................................................... 10 ENGL& 101 English Composition (or higher) or CMST& 220.................................... 5
MCH 216 Advanced CNC.............................................................................12 MAT 105 Math for Industrial Professions (or higher).............................................. 5
MCH 219 Career Opportunities........................................................................ 4 PSYC& 100 or other social science or humanities class............................................. 5
MCH 223 Inspection Techniques....................................................................... 6
MCH 229 Metallurgy & Heat Treatment.............................................................. 4 TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 95
MCH 231 Manufacturing Resources & Research................................................... 4
MAT 105 Math for Industrial Professions (or higher).............................................. 5 Optional Course
PSYC& 100 or other social science or humanities class............................................. 5 MCH 240 Training & Practice.......................................................................... 1-10
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION................................................................ 135 Note: MCH 240, Training & Practice, is designed for Specific Skills enhancement with the
purpose of re-entering the manufacturing workforce. Mutually agreed upon goals will be
set and paid for at a credit rate.
Optional Course *Articulated courses with High Schools for Dual Enrollment
MCH 240 Training & Practice.......................................................................... 1-10
Note: MCH 240, Training & Practice, is designed for Specific Skills enhancement with the
set and paid for at an hourly rate. Manufacturing Technologies
Machinist Helper
Optional Electives
Certificate
Students may also choose to take any course from the Welding Technology
(253) 589-5657
Manufacturing Tech
program as an optional elective for this program.
in the manufacturing/metalworking industry. Students may enter
industry as a machinist helper. Responsible for helping set up and operate
Manufacturing Technologies conventional machine tools.
Machinist Apprentice Students will develop proficiency in blueprint reading, shop math,
precision measuring, conventional lathes and mills, surface and tool and
Certificate cutter grinding, general shop machines.
(253) 589-5657 This program is approximately one quarter in length, depending on the
in the manufacturing/metalworking industry. Students may enter Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters or by
industry as a machinist apprentice. Responsible for setting up and instructor permission.
operating conventional machine tools and CNC (Computer Numerical
Control) machine tools.
MCH 101 Orientation/Machine Shop Safety...................................................... 2
Students will develop proficiency in blueprint reading, shop math, MCH 105* Shop Math/Blueprint I...................................................................... 6
precision measuring, conventional lathes and mills, surface and tool MCH 111 Shop Machines & Tools.................................................................... 6
cutter grinding, general shop machines, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided MCH 117* Lathes I........................................................................................... 6
MCH 121* Mills I............................................................................................. 6
Drawing & Computer- Aided Machining), and CNC (Computer
Numerical Control) turning centers and milling machines. TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 26
quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and Optional Course
MCH 240 Training & Practice.......................................................................... 1-10
development. Note: MCH 240, Training & Practice, is designed for Specific Skills enhancement with the
set and paid for at a credit rate.
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters or by
instructor permission.

Massage Studies MASST 109 Massage Theory I............................................................................ 6
MASST 110 Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology I...................................................... 5
Associate of Applied Technology Degree MASST 111 Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology II..................................................... 5
MASST 113 Massage Practice I........................................................................... 6
(253) 589-6093-day class Lakewood campus
MASST 115 Clinical Massage Techniques............................................................. 4
(253) 589-6094-evening class Lakewood campus MASST 121 Massage Theory II........................................................................... 5
MASST 122 Massage Practice II.......................................................................... 5
Prepares successful students for employment and practice in a variety of MASST 123 Clinical Application of Massage Therapy............................................. 4
workplace settings. Graduates from this program are employed in spas, MASST 127 Kinesiology I................................................................................... 3
clinics, hospitals and successful private practices. Students develop a MASST 129 Kinesiology II................................................................................... 3
strong foundation in Swedish massage techniques as well as the addition MASST 131 Assessment and Treatment of the Back................................................. 2
MASST 139 Clinical Massage Business and Ethics I................................................ 1
of advanced treatment applications and assessment. Teaching techniques
MASST 143 Massage Business and Ethics I........................................................... 2
are varied, addressing a wide variety of learning styles. MASST 144 Massage Business and Ethics II........................................................... 2
All students enrolled in the program are required to participate in the MASST 145 Orthopedic Assessment..................................................................... 4
MASST 147 Clinical Massage Anatomy and Physiology I......................................... 3
exchange of applied massage techniques in a supervised and professional
MASST 149 Clinical Massage Theory: Special Populations...................................... 5
setting. Participation in the student-operated massage clinic allows MASST 151 Clinical Massage Practice: Special Populations..................................... 3
students to gain experience in the profession while under supervision of MASST 153 Assessment and Treatment: Upper Extremity.......................................... 2
an instructor. MASST 155 Assessment and Treatment: Lower Extremity........................................... 2
MASST 157 Assessment and Treatment: Head and Neck......................................... 2
Topics covered include but are not limited to: massage theory and MASST 158 Practicum I...................................................................................... 3
practice, anatomy, physiology, pathology, kinesiology, orthopedic MASST 159 Clinical Massage Business and Ethics II................................................ 1
assessment, pregnancy massage, deep tissue, myofascial techniques, on- MASST 160 Practicum II..................................................................................... 3
site seated massage, hydrotherapy including introduction to hot stone MASST 162 Student Clinic.................................................................................. 2
MASST 163 Clinical Massage Anatomy and Physiology II........................................ 3
massage and mini-spa applications. Business classes introduce the skills
and theories necessary for successful employment, such as: professional MAT 105 Math for Industrial Professions (or higher).............................................. 5
ethics, goal setting, business planning, insurance billing, networking and PSYC& 100 or other social science or humanities class............................................. 5
communicating with healthcare professionals, marketing, job networking,
resumes and interviewing. TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 99
Included in the associate degree program are academic courses in

communication (English composition, speech), quantitative reasoning
(math) and social sciences (psychology, sociology) that provide knowledge Massage Studies
and abilities upon which technical skills are built and enhance personal
development. These classes are offered at various times outside the Swedish Practitioner
regular Massage program hours.
Certificate
Massage Studies
The Associate Degree program may take two years, depending on the
time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. (253) 589-6093-day class Lakewood campus
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate is eligible to sit (253) 589-6094-evening class Lakewood campus
for the National Certification Examination or Federation of State Massage This certificate, approximately two quarters in length for those students
Board Examination and apply for licensure in Washington State. A enrolled full-time, or three quarters in length for those students enrolled
Washington State Patrol background check will also be conducted to screen part-time, prepares students to take the National Certification Examina-
for prior convictions, prior to State licensing. Persons with some types of tion for Therapeutic Massage or the Federation of State Massage Board
criminal convictions may not be eligible for licensure. Examination.
Prerequisites: A medical statement of health status from a primary Prerequisites: A medical statement of health status from a primary
care provider stating the student is able to safely participate in all aspects care provider stating the student is able to safely participate in all aspects
of the class is required to enter the program. That statement must be of the class is required to enter the program. That statement must be
submitted to instructor on the first day of class. Potential students entering submitted to instructor on the first day of class. Potential students entering
the program must test at college level in reading on the COMPASS the program must test at college level in reading on the COMPASS
Assessment test or have completed English 94. Documentation of training Assessment test or have completed English 94. Documentation of training
in standard first aid and CPR and a four-hour HIV/AIDS/Bloodborne in standard first aid and CPR and a four-hour HIV/AIDS/Bloodborne
pathogens class, and a background check. Persons from the Washington pathogens class, and a background check from the Washington State
State Patrol is required to progress to the second quarter, some results Patrol is required to progress to the second quarter; some results may
may prevent individuals from participating in certain classes. prevent individuals from participating in certain classes.
Admission Dates: Fall quarter - Lakewood day class. Spring quarter - Admission Dates: Lakewood campus: day class begins each Fall, and
Lakewood evening class. evening class begins each spring.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits obtain. The two degree options in this program are the Associate of
MASST 109 Massage Theory I............................................................................ 6 Applied Technology (AAT) or the Associate of Applied Science–T
MASST 113 Massage Practice I........................................................................... 6 (AAS-T) the different requirements for each degree are listed below.
MASST 110 Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology I...................................................... 5
MASST 111 Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology II..................................................... 5 AAT Degree General Education Requirements (15 credits):
MASST 121 Massage Theory II........................................................................... 5 ENGL& 101 English Composition or CMST& (or higher). MAT 105
MASST 122 Massage Practice II.......................................................................... 5
MASST 127 Kinesiology I................................................................................... 3
MASST 129 Kinesiology II................................................................................... 3 Psychology or other social science or humanities class
MASST 162 Student Clinic.................................................................................. 2
MASST 143 Massage Business and Ethics I........................................................... 2 AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements (20 credits):
MASST 144 Massage Business and Ethics II........................................................... 2 All AAS-T degrees must have a minimum of 20 credits of transferable
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 44 for the AAT degree. Required credits include: 5 credits in Communication:
Massage Studies in social science, humanities or science: (choose two from the following)
Clinical Massage Practitioner 101, MUS& 105, ASL& 121, BIOL 118, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242,
Certificate ECON& 202.
This certificate, approximately two quarters in length (may take longer to This program is approximately seven quarters in length, depending on the
complete), provides advanced study for Licensed Massage Practitioners and time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
students who have completed the first two quarters of the Massage Studies
program. Successful students will graduate with a firm understanding of Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarters.
the injury and disease process, as well as possessing the knowledge and AAT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
treatment techniques to assess and effectively treat their clients. ENGL& 235 Technical Writing............................................................................. 5
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the Swedish Massage MED 138 Basic Mechanical Drafting................................................................. 5
MED 139 Intermediate Mechanical Drafting........................................................ 5
Practitioner program, completion of a similar program from another MED 140 Advanced Mechanical Drafting.......................................................... 5
accredited institution, or currently a Washington State Licensed Massage MED 144 Electronic Drafting............................................................................ 5
Practitioner. MED 145 Structural Drafting I........................................................................... 5
MED 146 Structural Drafting II.......................................................................... 5
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits MED 148 Descriptive Geometry I...................................................................... 5
Mechanical Engineering
MASST 115 Clinical Massage Techniques............................................................. 4 MED 149 Descriptive Geometry II..................................................................... 5
MASST 123 Clinical Application of Massage Therapy............................................. 4 MED 150 Shop & Manufacturing Processes........................................................ 5
MASST 131 Assessment and Treatment of the Back................................................. 2 MED 158 Beginning AutoCAD......................................................................... 5
MASST 139 Clinical Massage Business and Ethics I................................................ 1 MED 159 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing................................................ 5
MASST 145 Orthopedic Assessment..................................................................... 4 MED 167 Engineering Design Math I................................................................. 5
MASST 158 Practicum I...................................................................................... 3 MED 168 Engineering Design Math II................................................................ 5
MASST 147 Clinical Massage Anatomy and Physiology I......................................... 3 MED 179 MasterCAM.................................................................................... 5
MASST 149 Clinical Massage Theory: Special Populations...................................... 5 MED 181 SolidWorks..................................................................................... 5
MASST 151 Clinical Massage Practice: Special Populations..................................... 3 MED 187 Industrial Safety............................................................................... 2
MASST 153 Assessment and Treatment: Upper Extremity.......................................... 2 MED 188 Statics & Strength of Materials I.......................................................... 5
MASST 155 Assessment and Treatment: Lower Extremity........................................... 2 MED 189 Statics & Strength of Materials II.......................................................... 5
MASST 157 Assessment and Treatment: Head and Neck......................................... 2 MED 194 Employment Research....................................................................... 4
MASST 159 Clinical Massage Business and Ethics II................................................ 1 MED 198 Industry Tours................................................................................... 1
MASST 160 Practicum II..................................................................................... 3 PHYS& 121 General Physics I............................................................................. 5
MASST 163 Clinical Massage Anatomy and Physiology II........................................ 3
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 42 General Education Requirements (See AAT listing above)...................................15
Mechanical Engineering Design AAS-T PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits

Associate of Applied Technology Degree Technical course requirements (Same as AAT)..................................................102
General Education Requirements (See AAS-T listing above)................................ 20
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION OF AAS-T DEGREE...............................122
(253) 589-5642
Prepares students for positions in the field of mechanical/ structural/ Note: Because PHSY& 121 fulfills an AAS-T science requirement, only one additional
course from the social science, humanities, or science category is needed for the AAS-T
electronic drafting and design. Graduates of the program will be
degree.
prepared for positions as design drafters, engineering technicians, and
engineering aides. Students participate in realistic activities as part of
their training. The class is designed to be predominately laboratory
(hands-on) backed up with lectures and visits to industry.
AAT REQUIRED CORE COURSES Credits

Media Design & Production GTC 130 Digital Imaging I: Photoshop.............................................................. 5
Multimedia, 2D/3D Motion Graphics, MDP 107 Visual Art, Design, Storyboarding........................................................ 5
MDP 119 Digital Photography.......................................................................... 5
Video Design, Video MDP 121 Photoshop: Compositing and Retouching.............................................. 5

MDP 124 Digital Portfolio: Resume, DVD, Web Flash........................................... 5
MDP 133 Introduction to Dreamweaver.............................................................. 5
Associate of Applied Technology Degree MDP 146 Digital Video & Audio Editing............................................................. 5
Associate in Applied Science – T Degree MDP 171 Designing with Illustration Software...................................................... 5
MDP 189 Camera & Lighting: Portraits/Products.................................................. 5
(253) 589-5507 MDP 245 Photoshop: Special Effects & Techniques.............................................. 5
MDP 250 Advanced Multimedia team Project..................................................... 5
Prepares students for careers in corporate, government, or private media MDP 251 Multimedia Capstone Project.............................................................. 5
centers and production facilities. The curriculum provides exposure to MDPA 114 3D Fundamentals............................................................................. 5
the theory, tools, management, and business of multimedia. Core studies MDPA 151 3D Animation.................................................................................. 5
in multimedia provide a strong foundation for the specialized courses in MDPV 115 Introduction to Compositing................................................................ 5
MDPV 214 Intermediate Compositing.................................................................. 5
Digital Video Production and Post Production, 3D & 2D Motion
MDPV 257 Field & Studio Video Production Techniques I......................................... 5
Graphics and Animation, and Web Design. MDPV 260 Field & Studio Video Production Techniques II........................................ 5
Innovations in computer technology continue to rapidly change and MDPV 261 Media Delivery Pipelines................................................................... 5
MDPW 123 Web Design Principles...................................................................... 5
expand the multimedia field. Therefore, the following courses of study
MDPW 134 Web Animation I – Flash................................................................... 5
may be subject to change in order to offer training based on current
industry standards. Technical Course Requirements (Total)............................................................. 110
This program is approximately six quarters in length, depending on the General Education Requirements (See AAT listing above)...................................15
complete the general education requirements for the degree they seek to AAS-T PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
obtain. The two degree options in this program are the Associate of Technical course requirements (Same as AAT).................................................. 110
Applied Technology (AAT) or the Associate of Applied Science–T General Education Requirements (See AAS-T listing above)................................ 20
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION OF AAS-T DEGREE...............................130
ENGL& 101 English Composition or CMST& (or higher). MAT 105 Media Substitute:
Math for Industrial Professions (or higher). PSYC& 100 General This course may be used as a substitute for MDP 249
Psychology or other social science or humanities class MDP 239 Internship.......................................................................................... 5

Media Design

general education. These credits replace the academic courses required Media Design & Production Program
Web Design & Open Source
in social science, humanities or science: (choose two from the following) Web Development
101, MUS& 105, ASL& 121, BIOL 118, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242, Certificate
CHEM& 161, CHEM& 162, PHYS& 121, ECON 101, ECON& 201 or (253) 589-5752
ECON& 202.
The Web Design and Open Source Web Development certificate
Prerequisites: Basic competency with personal computers and MS Program focuses on using open source web development languages to
Office software applications. To enroll in electives, students must have a create internet documents according to industry standards. Current
cumulative 2.0 G.P.A. or instructor permission. design and interactive/ authoring software are used to create products
Admission Dates: Fall and Spring quarters. Part-time admission into that effectively communicate with the intended audience.
individual courses permitted any quarter based on seat/room availability Coursework combines lecture, lab applications, individual and group
(Instructor permission required). projects, potential internship opportunities, and a final website portfolio.
Classes are planned to emphasize practical production techniques and
allow individual lab time for personal portfolio building.
Included in this program are academic courses in communication
(English composition, speech), quantitative reasoning (math) and social
sciences (psychology, sociology) that provide knowledge and abilities
upon which technical skills are built and enhance personal
development.
This certificate program is approximately four quarters in length,
Prerequisites: Basic competency with personal computers and MS Terminology, CAH 103 Introduction to Health Professions, CAH 105
Office software applications. Computer Applications. There are acceptable replacement courses for
MAP 106 and MAP 161.
Admission Dates: Fall Quarter. Part-time admission into individual
courses permitted any quarter based on room availability and prior This program is approximately five quarters in length, depending on the
experience (Instructor permission required). time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
Students will receive HIV/AIDS and HIPPA certifications from the
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits program, but must obtain a First Aid/CPR for Health Professionals/
GTC 130 Digital Imaging: Photoshop................................................................ 5 Providers card external to the program and prior to externship.
MDP 133 Introduction to Dreamweaver.............................................................. 5
Externship hours will vary and will be completed during the day hours
MDP 171 Designing with Illustration Software...................................................... 5
MDP 251 Multimedia Capstone Project.............................................................. 5
for both day and evening students. Students, with the assistance of the
MDPW 111 Web Development Languages I – XHTML & CSS................................... 5 instructors and/or clinical placement coordinator, will have the
MDPW 123 Web Design Principles...................................................................... 5 opportunity to secure their own externship site. Upon completion of the
MDPW 134 Web Animation I – Flash................................................................... 5 MAP, student will graduate with a Certificate of Completion.
MDPW 211 Web Animation II – Flash.................................................................. 5
MDPW 216 Open Source Development Tools – PHP I............................................. 5 Prerequisites: Students are required to show proof of a high school
MDPW 219 Web Animation III............................................................................ 5 diploma or GED upon entry into the MAP. See course descriptions for
MDPW 231 Databases for the Web – MySQL....................................................... 5 other course prerequisites.
MDPW 241 Open Source Development Tools – PHP II............................................. 5
MDPW 246 Advanced Digital Illustration software................................................... 5 Upon entering the Invasive course, students must have current
MDPW 249 Web Development Languages II – JavaScript........................................ 5 immunizations or and laboratory verification of immune status. This
MDPW 265 Emerging Technologies...................................................................... 5 could include, but is not limited to, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria,
MDPW 271 Graphic Design for the Web – Dreamweaver II..................................... 5
Measles/ Mumps/ Rubella, and Varicella as required by contracts with
MAT 105 Math for Industrial Professions (or higher).............................................. 5 clinical facilities and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations.
PSYC& 100 or other social science or humanities class............................................ 5 Tuberculosis skin testing is also required.
Electives ......................................................................................................... 30
In order to participate in the externship, students must receive a “No
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION................................................................ 125 Record on File” report from the Washington State Patrol, related to
Crimes against Persons. Each student is required to carry personal
health/medical insurance throughout their clinical rotations. Quarterly
based insurance for students may be purchased; further information is
Medical Assistant available through the counseling office. No student will be allowed at a
Certificate clinical site without proof of insurance.
(253) 589-5890, (253) 589-5841or (253) 589-5540 Admission Dates: Winter and summer quarter start dates for the day
program and fall and spring quarter start dates for the evening program.
Medical Assistant
Graduates of the Medical Assistant Program (MAP) may assume
positions as multi-skilled allied health professionals who perform a wide PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
range of duties in physicians’ offices, clinics and other outpatient health CAH 102 Medical Terminology........................................................................ 5
care settings. CAH 103 Introduction to Health Professions........................................................ 5
CAH 105 Computer Applications...................................................................... 5
This program is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of MAP 106 Cultural Diversity for the Healthcare Field or SOC& 101......................... 3
Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Upon successful MAP 105 Introduction to Medical Assisting......................................................... 4
completion, graduates are eligible to take a national certification MAP 125 Medical Assistant Theory & Applications I............................................ 7
examination qualifying them for employment as a Certified Medical MAP 130 Medical Assistant Theory & Applications II............................................ 7
MAP 149 Medical Assistant Theory & Applications III........................................... 7
Assistant (CMA).
MAP 143 Medical Office Procedures................................................................ 6
The MAP curriculum includes anatomy and physiology, medical MAP 148 Health Insurance, Coding Practices and Billing & Collecting.................... 4
terminology, medical law and ethics, oral and written communication, MAP 161 Financial Recordkeeping or ACTG 110................................................ 6
MAP 162 Automated Computer Applications...................................................... 3
administrative procedures, financial record keeping, mathematics,
MAP 167 Preparation for Externship.................................................................. 2
insurance billing and medical coding, basic office diagnostic procedures, MAP 221 Invasive Procedures.......................................................................... 5
principles of pharmacology and medication administration, venipuncture, MAP 222 Community Employment Opportunities & Loc......................................... 1
basic asepsis and microbiology. Students are trained in business and clinical MAP 232 Externship..................................................................................... 10
procedures used in physicians’ offices, and the curriculum meets the CMST& 220 Public Speaking............................................................................... 5
requirement for certification as a Health Care Assistant, State of
Washington, categories A, C, and E. Training will also include professional
telephone techniques, scheduling appointments, interviewing and TOTAL CREDITS FOR AAT Degree COMPLETION.......................................... 95
instructing patients, making arrangements for patient admission to a
hospital, maintaining financial records and files, completing insurance
forms, preparing and maintaining employees’ payroll records, assisting
patients in preparing for examinations, cleaning and sterilizing instruments
and equipment, collecting specimens, performing electrocardiograms, and
assisting physicians with treatments and surgeries.
Included in this program are general education courses in math, public
speaking and psychology, providing knowledge and abilities upon which
technical skills are built and enhancing personal development. Additional
courses included in the MAP consist of the following: CAH 102 Medical
Admission Date: Medical Histology courses begin Fall quarter.

Medical Histology Technician
Associate of Applied Technology Degree BIOL 118 Anatomy & Physiology...................................................................... 5
Associate in Applied Science – T Degree CAH 102 Medical Terminology........................................................................ 5
CAH 105 Computer Applications...................................................................... 5
(253) 589-4526 CHEM& 161 General Chemistry........................................................................... 5
CMST& 220 Public Speaking............................................................................... 5
Trains the student to prepare thin sections of human tissue for microscopic ENGL& 101 English Composition I........................................................................ 5
examination. The program is intended to prepare students for entry level HISTO 105 Orientation to the Histology Laboratory................................................ 2
employment as histology technicians in clinical, veterinary, and research HISTO 110 Histotechnology I........................................................................... 10
laboratories. It also serves as a pathway for career advancement and HISTO 115 Histotechnology Lab I........................................................................ 5
HISTO 120 Histotechnology II........................................................................... 10
specialized areas in the histotechnology profession. The program stresses
HISTO 125 Histotechnology Lab II....................................................................... 5
practical application and the development of job skills as well as HISTO 130 Math Applications for Histology.......................................................... 3
histotechnology theory. HISTO 135 Histotechnology III.......................................................................... 10
HISTO 140 Histotechnology Lab III...................................................................... 5
The program is designed to enhance the ability of students to reason,
HISTO 145 Immunohistochemistry........................................................................ 5
understand, and apply correct principles of histotechnology by teaching HISTO 150 Histology Internship........................................................................ 10
analytical and critical thinking skills. This course prepares students to sit HISTO 160 Histology Seminar............................................................................ 5
for the National Board Certification Exam.
Technical Course requirements........................................................................100
The program will be available to new entrants into the field as well as
Additional AAT General Education requirements (see AAT listing above)............10
incumbent workers who have not had the advantage of receiving a strong
theoretical foundation. Student will be involved in classroom/lab work TOTAL CREDITS FOR AAT Degree COMPLETION........................................ 110
for the first three quarters of the program with the remaining time spent
Note: CMST&220 fulfills the communication requirement for the AAT program; therefore,
in a clinical rotation.
only 10 additional credits of general education courses are required for the AAT degree.
time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. AAS-T PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS CREDITS
Each student is required to carry personal health/medical insurance Technical Course requirements (same as AAT)..................................................100
throughout their clinical rotations. Quarterly based insurance for Additional AAS-T General Education requirements (see AAS-T listing above).......15
students may be purchased; further information is available through the
counseling office. No student will be allowed at clinical site without proof
of insurance. Note: BIOL118 fulfills and AAS-T science requirement; therefore, only 15 additional credits
of general education courses are required for the AAS-T degree.
Prerequisites: In order to participate in the clinical aspect of the
Medical Histology Tech
program students must receive a “No Record On File” report from the
Washington State Patrol, related to Crimes Against Persons, obtain CPR
certification and students must have current immunizations or laboratory Medical Laboratory Technician
verification of immune status. This could include, but is not limited to, Associate of Applied Technology Degree
Hepatitis B series, Tetanus/Diphtheria, Tuberculosis Test, Measles/
Mumps/Rubella, and Varicella as required by contracts with clinical (253) 589-5625
facilities and CDC recommendations. Proof of immunizations is required Prepares students to work in clinical laboratories performing routine
by the last day of class in Fall Quarter without exception. analyses on blood and body fluids. This program is four quarters in
Note: This program requires that three of the general education courses length, offered in two phases: 23 weeks of academics and 19 weeks of
be taken prior to beginning the HISTO course sequence. Therefore, clinical experience, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily
BIOL 118, CHEM& 161, and ENGL& 101 need to be taken prior to fall complete all graduation requirements. During the academic phase
quarter when the HISTO courses begin. (Spring and Summer quarters, and three weeks of Fall quarter), the
students are on campus in a simulated clinical laboratory, and study
AAT Degree General Education Requirements (15 credits): focuses on the theory of laboratory testing of body fluids. Basic skills,
ENGL& 101 English Composition (or higher) or CMST& 220 Public normal values, the significance of abnormal values and quality control
Speaking. MAT 108 Math For Health Care Professionals (or Higher). are emphasized. Normal human anatomy and physiology, and the
PSYCH&101 General Psychology or other social science or humani- changes that occur in disease states are also studied. During the clinical
ties class. phase (Fall and Winter quarters), the students are assigned to affiliated
clinical laboratories in the Puget Sound area. Each student rotates
AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements (20 credits): through all the departments of the clinical laboratory, spending
All AAS-T degrees must have a minimum of 20 credits of transferable appropriate lengths of time in each. Eight-hour day shifts are assigned by
general education. These credits replace the academic courses required the affiliated laboratory during the clinical phase. Upon successful
for the AAT degree. Required credits include: 5 credits in Communication: completion, graduates are eligible to take a certification examination
ENGL& 101 or CMST& 220; 5 credits in quantitative reasoning: qualifying them for employment as a Clinical Laboratory Technician
MATH& 141, MATH& 142, MATH& 146 or MATH& 151; 10 credits (NCA) or a Medical Laboratory
PSYC& 100, PSYC& 200, PSY 210, PSYC& 220, SOC& 101, ART& Technician (ASCP). Included in this program are academic courses in
101, MUS& 105, ASL& 121, BIOL 118, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242, communication
ECON& 202.
(English composition, speech), quantitative reasoning (math), and social

sciences (psychology) that provide knowledge and abilities upon which Medical Materiel Management/
technical skills are built and enhance personal development.
Central Service
This program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for
Certificate
Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 8410 West Bryn Mawr Ave, Suite 670,
Chicago IL 60631-3415, (773) 714-8880. (253) 589-5556
Each student is required to carry personal health/medical insurance Graduates of this program are educated and trained in MM/CS
throughout their clinical rotations. Quarterly based insurance for Technology, under the guidelines of the International Association of
students may be purchased; further information is available through the Hospital Central Service Materiel Management and local Healthcare
counseling office. No student will be allowed at a clinical site without Advisory Committee. The structured curriculum of basic sciences,
proof of insurance. principles and practices of the central service technicians, plus human
relations and necessary job skills, combines with clinical rotations in area
Prerequisites: High School diploma, or GED, as well as college level
health care facilities. There is a major emphasis on care and preparation
courses in both Biology and Chemistry completed within the last five
of surgical instruments. Classroom instruction and clinical internship
years, with a grade of C or better, prior to admission into the program.
prepare the student to assume the role of a MM/CS technician in a
In order to participate in the clinical aspect of the program, students
variety of health care delivery settings.
must receive a “No Record On File” report from the Washington State
Patrol, related to Crimes Against Persons, and students must have current This program is a combination of classroom, laboratory and clinical
immunizations or laboratory verification of immune status. experience, approximately two quarters in length depending on the time
students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
This includes, but is not limited to, Hepatitis B series, Tetanus/
Diphtheria, Tuberculosis Test, Measles/ Mumps/Rubella, and Varicella Each student is required to carry personal health/medical insurance
as required by contracts with clinical facilities and CDC recommendations. throughout their clinical rotations. Quarterly based insurance for
Proof of immunizations is required by the last day of class in Spring students may be purchased; further information is available through the
Quarter, without exception. counseling office. No student will be allowed at clinical site without proof
of insurance. Upon graduation, students are eligible to sit for the
Admission Dates: Spring quarter. International Association of Central Service/Materiel Management
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits Certification Test, which is honored throughout the world.
MLT 110 Introduction to the Laboratory............................................................. 2 Prerequisites: Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the
MLT 203 Hematology.................................................................................. 10 English language. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to work on
MLT 204 Hemostasis..................................................................................... 5
MLT 208 Phlebotomy/Processing..................................................................... 2
your feet for up to 8 hours. In order to participate in the clinical aspect of
MLT 210 Immunology.................................................................................... 7 the program students must receive a “No Record On File” report from
MLT 214 Immunohematology.......................................................................... 6 the Washington State Patrol, related to Crimes Against Persons, and
Medical Lab Tech

MLT 216 Clinical Blood Banking...................................................................... 5 students must have current immunizations or laboratory verification of
MLT 217 Microbiology................................................................................ 10 immune status. This could include, but may not be limited to, Hepatitis
MLT 218 Urinalysis........................................................................................ 3
MLT 221 Body Fluids..................................................................................... 1
B series, Tetanus/Diphtheria, Tuberculosis Test, Measles/ Mumps/
MLT 227 Clinical Chemistry............................................................................ 8 Rubella, and Varicella as required by contracts with clinical facilities.
MLT 232 Clinical Experience I....................................................................... .11 Must be a high school graduate or have a GED. Must complete CPR for
MLT 235 Clinical Experience II........................................................................ 9 Healthcare Professionals (Adult, Child, Infant and AED).
MLT 236 Clinical Experience III........................................................................ 7
ENGL& 101 English Composition (or higher) or CMST& 220.................................... 5 Admission Dates: Fall and Spring quarters.
MATH& 141 Precalculus I.................................................................................... 5
PSYC& 100 or other social science or humanities class............................................ 5 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
MMN 103 Introduction to Health Care................................................................ 3
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION........................................................... 101 MMN 108 Anatomy & Physiology/Medical Terminology........................................ 3
MMN 113 Microbiology/Infection Control.......................................................... 3
Optional Electives MMN 124 Surgical Instrumentation..................................................................... 4
Students may also choose to take any course in the Hemodialysis MMN 126 Principles & Methods of Cleaning and Disinfection................................. 6
Technician program as an optional elective for this program. MMN 129 Principles & Practices of Sterilization.................................................... 6
MMN 131 Materiel Management, Central Service Applications.............................. 4
MMN 213 Clinical Internship I........................................................................... 6
MMN 215 Clinical Internship II........................................................................... 6
MMN 216 Job Skills......................................................................................... 3

Nursing Nursing
Nursing Assistant Nursing Assistant for I-BEST
Certificate Certificate
(253) 589-6013 or (253) 589-5548 (253) 589-6013 or (253) 589-5548
The Certificate program prepares students for employment as basic care Prepares the student for employment as a Nursing Assistant functioning
providers under the supervision of professional licensed nurses, such as a under the supervision of professional licensed providers such as Registered
Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. This program prepares Nurse. The student must successfully complete both the classroom theory
the student for employment to provide care for long-term care residents and unit based clinical instruction. The integrated/nursing assistant
per the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) federal law. The program combines basic skills instruction with the healthcare curriculum.
Washington State Department of Health guidelines (nurse aide Upon completion of this course the student will be eligible to sit for the
competency minimum requirements) for licensure are based on this law. State Certification Examination.
The total number of hours to achieve the Nurse Aid certificate is 168 Structured classroom curriculum includes introduction to long-term care,
hours. There are three sections which must be completed per grade and working environment/safety, infection control /HIV /AIDS, special needs
skill proficiency. NAC 101 involves 65 hours of Nursing Assistant theory, of the elderly and chronically ill/cancer/senses/end of life/CPR/emergency
which includes, HIV/AIDS (7.5 hours for certification); CPR (8 hours for care, basic nursing/ restorative care, fundamentals of care and systems
card); as well as the Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving course (28 hrs). review of cardiovascular /respiratory/integumentary/musculoskeletal /
NURS 104 includes 43 hours of Nursing Skill Fundamentals. NAC 103 digestive / endocrine. The unit based clinical instruction gives the
includes 60 hours of Unit Based Clinical Rotation which involves opportunity for the student to practice the skills received in classroom
professionally supervised 7-hr shifts with hands-on care provided to theory and laboratory environment. The unit based clinical instruction,
residents in a long-term care facility using the knowledge and skills which occurs during the second quarter, involves 60 hours of supervised
acquired from NAC 101 and NURS 104. Scheduling of the Clinical instruction at a long-term care facility. Mandatory attendance is required
portion of class is determined by facility availability. Attendance at all for all clinical days. Scheduling of the clinical portion of class is
clinical instruction days is mandatory. determined by facility availability.
Prerequisites: Documentation of immunizations which include This program is approximately two quarters in length, depending on the
Hepatitis B series plus positive titer, Tetanus/Diphtheria, 2-step TB time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
screening, Measles/ Mumps/Rubella (2 injections or 1 injection and Each student is required to carry personal health/medical insurance
positive titer) and verification of immunity to Varicella. Immunization throughout their clinical rotations. Quarterly based insurance for
requirements may change based on CDC guidelines and / or clinical students may be purchased; further information is available through the
facility policies. advising/counseling office. No student will be allowed at clinical site
without proof of health insurance.
In order to participate in the program, the student must receive a “No
Record On File” report related to Crimes Against Persons from the Prerequisites: Students must pass a criminal background check
Nursing
Washington State Patrol and DSHS. performed by the Washington State Patrol and DSHS and have a “no
Each student is required to carry personal health/medical insurance record on file” prior to their unit based clinical rotation. Students must
throughout their clinical rotations. Quarterly based insurance for have current immunizations or laboratory verification of immune status.
students may be purchased; further information is available through the This could include, but not limited to, Measles/Mumps/Rubella,
counseling office. No student will be allowed at clinical site without proof Hepatitis B series, Tetanus/Diphtheria, Two-step Tuberculosis Test, and
of health insurance. Varicella as required by contracts with clinical facilities and CDC
recommendations. Proof of immunizations should be submitted the first
Physical Activity: This occupation requires medium physical activity day of class unless arrangements have been made with instructor. The
and lifting/handling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Nursing student must have ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The student must be
Assistants are often standing for long periods of time. For safety and screened using the CASAS assessment to meet eligibility requirements.
protection of patients, the student nurse must be able to perform basic
cardiac life support, including CPR, and function in stressful and/or Admission Dates: Spring and Fall Quarters.
emergency situations. Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, and PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
Summer. Application packets are available in Advising and Counseling. NAC 105 Introductions to Long-Term Care................................................................ 2
Orientation: For additional information contact Program Coordinator NAC 113 Working Environment/Safety/Infections Control............................................. 3
NAC 116 Special Needs of the Elderly & Chronically III: Part I........................... ............4
at (253) 589-5885. NAC 123 Body System Review/Restorative Nursing.......................................... ..... 8
NAC 132 Special Needs of the Elderly and Chronically Ill/
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits Cardiovascular/Respiratory/CPR/Emergency Care Part 2........................ 3
NAC 101 Nursing Assistant Theory.................................................................... 6 NAC 139 Unit Based Clinical Experience I-BEST....................................................... 3
NAC 103 Unit Based Clinical Experience........................................................... 3 NAC 145 Career Preparation..................................................................................... 2
NURS 104 Nursing Skill Fundamentals................................................................. 4 NURS 106 Nursing Skill Fundamentals- I-BEST ........................................................... 6
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 13 TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 31

Each student is required to carry personal health/medical insurance

Nursing throughout their clinical rotations. Quarterly based insurance for
Practical Nursing counseling office. No student will be allowed at clinical site without proof
of insurance.
Certificate Student must have a high school transcript or GED certificate prior to
(253) 589-6013 or (253) 589-5548 program entry.
Prepares the successful graduate for employment as a Licensed Practical In order to participate in the program, the student must receive a “No
Nurse. This program includes classroom instruction and laboratory Record on File” report related to Crimes Against Persons from the
experience. Considerable lab time is provided during which the student Washington State Patrol.
practices nursing procedures. Introduction to care of clients in a clinical Physical Activity: This occupation requires medium physical activity
setting occurs during the early phase of the program. During clinical and lifting/handling objects weighing 10-25 pounds (occasionally up to
experience students provide care for a variety of clients in acute, long- 50 pounds). Nurses are often standing for long periods of time. For safety
term, mental health, and outpatient facilities. The program focuses on and protection of patients, the student nurse must be able to perform
the practical nursing role of providing basic care for clients under the basic cardiac life support, including CPR, and function in stressful and/
supervision of the registered nurse or physician. or emergency situations. Students must be able to safely assist a patient in
The practical nurse assists in implementing the nursing process and moving from bed to a chair, commode or cart.
health teaching. Satisfactory completion qualifies the graduate to apply Admission Dates: Fall and Spring quarters of each year Application
for licensure as a practical nurse in the State of Washington and take the packets are available online and in Advising and Counseling. The student
NCLEX-PN exam. may submit the application once all prerequisites and requirements have
Clinical hours vary depending on the facility assigned; student may be been completed. See online application for details.
assigned to day, evening, and/or weekend shifts.
Students successfully completing the second quarter and 50 hours of pre-
NURS 102 Issues & Trends in Nursing................................................................. 3
clinical experience may be eligible to apply for Nursing Assistant NURS 103 Fundamentals of Nursing................................................................... 5
Certification through Washington State DSHS Department of Aging NURS 105 Nursing Lab I................................................................................... 4
and Adult Services and Department of Health. NURS 107 Mental Health Nursing...................................................................... 3
NURS 109 Basic Nutrition for Nursing................................................................. 3
Prerequisites to this are academic courses in communication (English NURS 111 Medical-Surgical Nursing I................................................................. 5
composition), quantitative reasoning (math) and social sciences NURS 119 Dosage Calculation for Nurses........................................................... 2
(psychology) that provide knowledge and abilities upon which technical NURS 125 Pharmacology in Nursing.................................................................. 3
skills are built and enhance personal development. NURS 128 Contemporary Maternity Nursing........................................................ 3
NURS 130 Nursing of Children.......................................................................... 3
This program is approximately four quarters in length, depending on the NURS 135 Geriatric Nursing............................................................................. 3
Nursing
time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. NURS 136 Medical-Surgical Nursing II................................................................ 6
NURS 139 Nursing Lab II.................................................................................. 3
Prerequisites: Successful completion of General Education Courses: NURS 141 Interim Medical-Surgical Nursing......................................................... 6
ENGL& 101 English composition: (5 credits) or ENGL& 235 Technical NURS 144 Medical-Surgical Nursing III............................................................... 6
Writing (5 credits); MAT 108 Math for Health Occupations (5 credits) or NURS 147 Clinical Practicum I..........................................................................12
NURS 152 Medical–Surgical Nursing IV.............................................................. 4
MATH& 141 Pre-Calculus I (5 credits), or MATH& 146 Introduction to
NURS 154 Issues & Trends in Nursing II............................................................... 2
Statistics (5 credits); PSYC& 100 General Psychology: (5 credits); BIOL NURS 158 Clinical Practicum II.........................................................................12
118 Human Anatomy/Physiology: (5 credits) with B grade or better prior
to applying for the program. Students must meet COMPASS scores TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 88
required for placement into the core academic courses. Developmental
education courses may be required if necessary prior to core academic
courses or as recommended to enhance basic skills. Other requirements:
Documentation of current Basic First Aid and CPR training that includes
adult, child, and infant (Online CPR course not accepted).
Documentation of immunizations which include Hepatitis B series plus
positive titer, Tetanus/Diphtheria, 2-step TB screening, Measles/
Mumps/Rubella (2 injections or 1 injection and positive titer) and
verification of immunity to Varicella. Immunization requirements may
change based on CDC guidelines and / or clinical facility policies.
MATH& 141 Precalculus I or MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics.

Nursing Speaking, understanding and writing the English language is required.
All prerequisites need to be completed with a B or better prior to applying
RN Option to the program. An application packet will not be considered complete
until all prerequisites and requirements are completed.
Associate Degree in Nursing Students must receive a grade of C or better to continue in the program.
Associate in Applied Science – T Degree Students will have a criminal background check performed by the
(253) 589-6013 or (253) 589-5548 Washington State Patrol prior to their clinical rotation. Students must
have current immunizations or laboratory verification of immune status.
Students entering this program are advised to check with the nursing This could include, but not limited to, Measles/Mumps/Rubella,
faculty for updated course and pre-requisite information. Hepatitis B series, Tetanus/Diphtheria, Tuberculosis Test, and Varicella
Successful graduates of this program are educated in Nursing as a as required by contracts with clinical facilities and CDC recommendations.
Registered Nurse with duties and responsibilities, under the guidelines of Students must have current CPR (Online CPR not excepted) for the
the National League of Nursing and American Association of Colleges of Health Care Professional. Proof of immunizations and CPR must be
Nursing. The program is designed to meet needs of practicing LPNs who submitted the first day of class unless arrangements have been made with
desire additional education to progress to the role of a Registered Nurse. instructor.
The combination of previous experience and further education via
lecture and clinical practice prepares the student to assume the role of a AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements (20 credits):
Registered Nurse in a variety of clinical settings. All AAS-T degrees must have a minimum of 20 credits of transferable
As with the current LPN program, the RN Option program will maintain for the AAT degree. Required credits include: 5 credits in Communication:
full compliance with all the guidelines set forth in WAC 246-840-575. ENGL& 101 or CMST& 220; 5 credits in quantitative reasoning:
The basic curriculum will include anatomy and physiology, chemistry, MATH& 141, MATH& 142, MATH& 146 or MATH& 151; 10 credits
microbiology, math, general psychology, development psychology, and in social science, humanities or science: (choose two from the following)
English composition. Pharmacology, physics, and nutrition will be PSYC& 100, PSYC& 200, PSY 210, PSYC& 220, SOC& 101, ART&
integrated into the core nursing curriculum. The curriculum will also 101, MUS& 105, ASL& 121, BIOL 118, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242,
include theory and clinical experiences in the areas of medical/surgical CHEM& 161, CHEM& 162, PHYS& 121, ECON 101, ECON& 201 or
nursing, obstetric nursing, nursing of children and psychiatric nursing ECON& 202.
which will be integrated and/or combined. Clinical experiences will be
determined in accordance with individual student needs to ensure that Admission Dates: Winter quarter.
they either had, or will have, opportunities to care for persons at each
stage of the human life cycle. These experiences will also include
NURS 209 Intro to Nursing Transitions................................................................. 2
opportunities for students to learn and have direct involvement in, NURS 213 Health Assessment and Promotion I..................................................... 3
responsibility and accountability for nursing care in the areas of acute NURS 216 Nursing Therapeutics I....................................................................... 3
and chronic illnesses, promotion and maintenance of wellness. Also, NURS 217 Client Care: Management Practice I.................................................... 5
clinical experiences will include opportunities for the student to NURS 221 Health Assessment and Promotion II..................................................... 4
Nursing
NURS 225 Nursing Therapeutics II...................................................................... 4

demonstrate assessment of needs, planning, implementation, and
NURS 226 Client Care: Management Practice II................................................... 5
evaluation of nursing care of diverse individuals and groups. Finally, NURS 232 Perspectives in Professional Nursing..................................................... 3
history, trends, and legal and ethical issues pertaining to the nursing NURS 235 Nursing Therapeutics III..................................................................... 4
profession will be presented as a separate course; however, the concepts NURS 237 Capstone Clinical............................................................................ 4
will be incorporated throughout.
This three quarter program is a combination of classroom, laboratory
and clinical experience and depends on the time students need to
complete all graduation requirements. (A capstone clinical experience
with a practicing Registered Nurse as preceptor will allow immersion Paraeducator
into the role of the RN during a regular working schedule.) Associate of Applied Technology Degree
Each student is required to carry personal health/medical insurance Associate of Applied Science - T Degree
throughout their clinical rotations. Quarterly based insurance for
students may be purchased; further information is available through the (253) 589-5710
counseling office. No student will be allowed at clinical site without proof The Paraeducator program is a late afternoon-evening program that
of insurance. prepares students for careers as support personnel in the education field,
Prerequisites: Before starting the program a student must have an including positions in public and private schools, and school-age care
LPN license in Washington State and at least 1,500 hrs of employment programs. Program curriculum includes the fourteen Washington State
experience as a LPN verified by either documented work hours or Core Competencies for paraeducators and meets the 2006 requirement
employee’s supervisor signature. Students must receive a grade of B or for the “No Child Left Behind” Act. Students participate in work-based
better in the following required prerequisite courses: ENGL& 101 English learning in community schools.
Composition, BIOL& 241 Anatomy and Physiology I with lab and This program is approximately four quarters in length, depending on the
BIOL& 242 Anatomy and Physiology II with a lab, BIOL 260 General time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
Microbiology, PSYC& 100 General Psychology, PSYC& 200 Lifespan There are no Paraeducator classes during the summer quarter. Instead,
Psychology (developmental psychology), CHEM& 161 General Chemistry students are encouraged to enroll in the required Early Care and
w/ lab I (inorganic chemistry) and CHEM& 162 General Chemistry w/ Education courses as well as general education courses.
Lab II (organic chemistry)., and one of the following math courses:

complete the general education requirements for the degree they seek to Paraeducator
obtain. The degree option in this program is the Associate of Applied
Certificate
Technology (AAT) or the Associate of Applied Science–T (AAS-T). The
different requirements for each degree are listed below. (253) 589-5710
AAT Degree General Education Requirements (20 credits): The Paraeducator program is a late afternoon-evening program that
ENGL& 101 English Composition or CMST& (or higher). MAT 105 prepares students for careers as support personnel in the education field,
Math for Industrial Professions (or higher). PSYC& 100 General including positions in public and private schools, and school-age care
Psychology or other social science or humanities class programs. Program curriculum includes the fourteen Washington State
Core Competencies for paraeducators and meets the 2006 requirement
AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements (20 credits): for the “No Child Left Behind” Act. Students participate in work-based
All AAS-T degrees must have a minimum of 20 credits of transferable learning in community schools. The state of Washington requires that
general education. These credits replace the academic courses required each paraeducator has obtained either at least 72 credits of paraeducation
for the AAT degree. Required credits include: 5 credits in English courses or a 2-yr degree.
composition: ENGL& 101; 5 credits in quantitative reasoning: MATH& This program is approximately four quarters in length, depending on the
141, MATH& 142, MATH& 146 or MATH& 151; 10 credits in social time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
science, humanities or science: (choose two from the following) PSYC& There are no Paraeducator classes during the summer quarter. Instead,
100, PSYC& 200, PSY 210, PSYC& 220, SOC& 101, ART& 101, MUS& students are encouraged to enroll in the required Early Care and
105, ASL& 121, BIOL 118, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242, CHEM& 161, Education courses as well as general education courses.
CHEM& 162, PHYS& 121, ECON 101, ECON& 201 or ECON& 202.
Prerequisites: All individuals must be fingerprinted and cleared by the complete the general education requirements for the degree they seek to
Washington State Patrol prior to community-based placement. A high obtain.
school diploma or GED is required for employment as a Paraeducator, as
well as entry into the program. Paraeducator AAT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
ASL& 121 American Sign Language, SOC& 101, ART 101 or MUSC& 105............. 5
Admission dates: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer or by instructor ECE 120 Interpersonal Skills............................................................................ 2
permission. ECS 156 Health and Safety............................................................................ 3
PARA 105 Introduction to Education................................................................... 5
AAT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits PARA 129 Language Development..................................................................... 4
ASL& 121 American Sign Language, SOC& 101, ART 101 or MUSC& 105............. 5 PARA 124 Introduction to Exceptional Children..................................................... 4
ECE 120 Interpersonal Skills............................................................................ 2 PARA 126 Community-Based Learning I.............................................................. 4
ECS 156 Health and Safety............................................................................ 3 PARA 127 Educational Assessment & Observation................................................ 4
ECS 281 Observations & Applications in ECE.................................................... 5 PARA 131 Community-Based Learning II.............................................................. 5
ECS 245 Diversity Awareness & Curriculum Development..................................... 3 PARA 133 Augmented & Alternative Communication............................................. 4
Paraeducator
PARA 105 Introduction to Education................................................................... 5 PARA 140 Strategies for Teaching Reading.......................................................... 4
PARA 109 Child Development........................................................................... 5 PARA 201 Core Competencies Portfolio.............................................................. 5
PARA 129 Language Development..................................................................... 4 MAT 107 or higher............................................................................................. 5
PARA 124 Introduction to Exceptional Children..................................................... 4 ENGL& 101 or CMST& 220................................................................................ 5
PARA 126 Community-Based Learning I.............................................................. 4 Additional Early Care and Education Electives.........................................................13
PARA 127 Educational Assessment & Observation................................................ 4
PARA 131 Community-Based Learning II.............................................................. 5 TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE COMPLETION OF CERTIFICATE............................. 72
PARA 133 Augmented & Alternative Communication............................................. 4
PARA 140 Strategies for Teaching Reading.......................................................... 4
PARA 201 Core Competencies Portfolio.............................................................. 5
Additional Early Care and Education Electives.........................................................17
Technical Course Requirements (Total)...............................................................79

General Education Requirements (See AAT listing above)...................................15
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION OF AAT DEGREE.................................... 94

Technical course requirements (Same as AAT)....................................................79
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION OF AAS-T DEGREE................................. 99


Pharmacy Technician BIOL 118 Human anatomy & Physiology for Non Science Majors.......................... 5
CAH 102 Medical Terminology I or MAP 125.................................................... 5
Associate of Applied Technology Degree CAH 105 Computer Applications...................................................................... 5
CMST& 220 Public Speaking............................................................................... 5
(253) 589-5563 or (253) 589-6081-evening program
ENGL& 101 English Composition......................................................................... 5
Successful graduates of this program are educated and trained in MAT 107 Business Mathematics
Pharmacy Technician duties and responsibilities, under the guidelines of or MAT 108 Math for Health Occupations (Preferred)
or MATH& 141 Precalculus I.............................................................. 5
the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The structured
PSYC& 100 General Psychology (or other social science or humanities class).............. 5
classroom curriculum includes customer service, communication, PT 121 Introduction to Pharmacy & Pharmacy Law............................................ 5
prescription processing, aseptic technique, along with human relations, PT 124 Pharmacology Part I.......................................................................... 5
and pharmacy calculations. The clinical component of the program PT 128 Pharmacology Part II......................................................................... 5
gives the student a chance to practice the skills received in the classroom PT 129 Community Pharmacy Practice............................................................ 5
PT 143 Generic Drug Names Part I................................................................ 2
and laboratory environment. This prepares the student to assume the
PT 147 Clinical Capstone Research............................................................... 3
role of a pharmacy technician in a variety of pharmacy settings. PT 149 Hospital Practice.............................................................................. 5
Included in this program are academic courses in communication, PT 152 Generic Drug Names Part II............................................................... 2
PT 156 Pharmaceutical Calculations............................................................... 2
PT 159 Sterile Parenteral Product Preparation................................................... 3
abilities upon which technical skills are built and enhance personal PT 162 Clinical Capstone Part 1-a................................................................. 4
development. PT 166 Clinical Capstone Part 2-a................................................................. 4
PT 171 Clinical Capstone Part 3-a................................................................. 4
This program is a combination of classroom, laboratory and clinical
PT 183 Entering the Workplace..................................................................... 2
experience and is approximately four quarters of study in length, SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology................................................................... 5
graduation requirements. Daytime and part-time evening options are TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 91
available for students.
Students taking the part-time evening option may elect to take
the following alternative internship courses:
PT 173 Clinical Capstone Part 1-b.................................................................... 3
advising/counseling office. No student will be allowed at clinical site PT 177 Clinical Capstone Part 3-b................................................................... 3
without proof of insurance. PT 179 Clinical Capstone Part 4-b................................................................... 3
Prerequisites: Before starting the program a student must have a high

school diploma or GED. (Speaking, understanding and writing the
English language are required). To enter the program a student must Pharmacy Technician
meet the prerequisite for college level reading, writing and math. They
must complete college level math by the end of the first quarter or have Certificate
Pharmacy Tech
already completed a college level math course. Students must also (253) 589-5563 or (253) 589-6081-evening program
complete Medical Terminology by the end of the first quarter. Students
Successful graduates of this program are educated and trained in
must maintain a 3.0 GPA or better in all technical and general education
Pharmacy Technician duties and responsibilities, under the guidelines of
courses to continue in the program.
the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The structured
Students will have a criminal background check performed by the classroom curriculum includes customer service, communication,
Washington State Patrol and the Washington State Board of Pharmacy prescription processing, aseptic technique, along with human relations,
prior to their clinical rotation. Students must have current immunizations and pharmacy calculations. The clinical component of the program
or laboratory verification of immune status. This could include, but not gives the student a chance to practice the skills received in the classroom
limited to, Measles/Mumps/Rubella, Hepatitis B series, Tetanus/ and laboratory environment. This prepares the student to assume the
Diphtheria, Flu, Tuberculosis Test, and Varicella as required by contracts role of a pharmacy technician in a variety of pharmacy settings.
with clinical facilities and CDC recommendations.
Students must have current CPR for the Health Care Professional. Proof quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and
of immunizations should be submitted the first day of class unless abilities upon which technical skills are built and enhance personal
arrangements have been made with instructor. development.
For licensed pharmacy technicians who have been trained and certified This program is a combination of classroom, laboratory and clinical
on the job in a retail setting we offer a hospital training course (PT 149 & experience and is three to four quarters of study in length, depending on
PT 159). The course includes IV admixture, unit dosing, automated the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation
dispensing machines, cart fill and more. You will receive a certificate of requirements. Daytime and part-time evening options are available for
completion at the end of the course. This course is offered in the evening students.
during Winter quarter.
Admission Dates: The full-time Pharmacy Technician (PT) course throughout their clinical rotations. Quarterly based insurance for
sequence begins summer and winter quarters. The part-time evening PT students may be purchased; further information is available through the
course sequence begins fall quarter. Other than the college level math counseling office. No student will be allowed at clinical site without proof
class and Medical Terminology that must be completed by the end of the of insurance.
first quarter of PT classes, students may take the general education and
Core Allied Health (CAH) courses at any time.
Prerequisites: Before starting the program a student must have a high

school diploma or GED. (Speaking, understanding and writing the Professional Pilot
English language are required). To enter the program a student must
meet the prerequisite for college level reading, writing and math. They
must complete college level math by the end of the first quarter or have Associate in Applied Science – T Degree
already completed a college level math course. Students must also (253) 583-8920 or william.coyner@cptc.edu
complete Medical Terminology by the end of the first quarter. Students
A professional pilot possesses a commercial pilot certificate issued by the
must maintain a 3.0 GPA or better in all technical and general education
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Students graduating from this
courses to continue in the program..
course usually begin their careers as flight instructors. After working as a
Students will have a criminal background check performed by the flight instructor for one to two years, they progress into charter flight,
Washington State Patrol and the Washington State Board of Pharmacy commuter airlines, corporate flying, and major airlines.
prior to their clinical rotation. Students must have current immunizations
This program is approximately eight quarters in length, depending on the
or laboratory verification of immune status. This could include, but not
limited to, Measles/Mumps/Rubella, Hepatitis B series, Tetanus/
Diphtheria, Flu, Tuberculosis Test, and Varicella as required by contracts In addition to the program course requirements, students must also
with clinical facilities and CDC recommendations. complete the general education requirements for the degree they seek to
Students must have current CPR for the Health Care Professional. Proof
of immunizations should be submitted the first day of class unless
arrangements have been made with instructor.
For licensed pharmacy technicians who have been trained and certified AAT Degree General Education Requirements (15 credits):
on the job in a retail setting we offer a hospital training course (PT 149 & ENGL& 101 English Composition or CMST& (or higher). MAT 105
PT 159). The course includes IV admixture, unit dosing, automated Math for Industrial Professions (or higher). PSYC& 100 General
dispensing machines, cart fill and more. You will receive a certificate of Psychology or other social science or humanities class
completion at the end of the course. This course is offered in the evening
during Winter quarter.
Admission Dates: The full-time day Pharmacy Technician (PT) general education. These credits replace the academic courses required
course sequence begins summer and winter quarters. The part-time for the AAT degree. Required credits include: 5 credits in Communication:
evening PT course sequence begins fall quarter. Other than the college ENGL& 101 or CMST& 220; 5 credits in quantitative reasoning:
level math class and Medical Terminology that must be completed by the MATH& 141, MATH& 142, MATH& 146 or MATH& 151; 10 credits
end of the first quarter of PT classes, students may take the general in social science, humanities or science: (choose two from the following)
education and Core Allied Health (CAH) courses at any time. PSYC& 100, PSYC& 200, PSY 210, PSYC& 220, SOC& 101, ART&
AT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits CHEM& 161, CHEM& 162, PHYS& 121, ECON 101, ECON& 201 or
Pilot
ENGL& 101 English Composition or CMST& 220 Public Speaking............................. 5
ECON& 202.
MAT 107 Business Mathematics
or MAT 108 Math for Health Occupations (Preferred) Prerequisites: Must be at least 16 1/2 years of age. Must comply with
or MATH& 141 Precalculus I.............................................................. 5
FAA licensing standards and must obtain a second-class FAA medical
PSYC& 100 General Psychology (or other social science or humanities class).............. 5
CAH 102 Medical Terminology or MAP 125...................................................... 5 examination. Professional attire required. Please contact instructor for
PT 121 Introduction to Pharmacy & Pharmacy Law............................................ 5 details.
PT 124 Pharmacology Part I.......................................................................... 5
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires that U.S.
PT 128 Pharmacology Part II......................................................................... 5
PT 129 Community Pharmacy Practice............................................................ 5 citizens prove citizenship status before beginning flight training by
PT 143 Generic Drug Names Part I................................................................ 2 providing a current passport or birth certificate and driver’s license. Non-
PT 147 Clinical Capstone Research............................................................... 3 U.S. students must submit to a background and finger print check from the
PT 149 Hospital Practice.............................................................................. 5 TSA prior to beginning training. Contact instructor for details.
PT 152 Generic Drug Names Part II............................................................... 2
PT 156 Pharmaceutical Calculations............................................................... 2 Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters.
PT 159 Sterile Parenteral Product Preparation................................................... 3
PT 171 Clinical Capstone Part 3-a................................................................. 4 (continues on next page)
PT 183 Entering the Workplace..................................................................... 2
Students taking the part-time evening option may elect to take

the following alternative internship courses:
PT 177 Clinical Capstone Part 3-b................................................................... 3
PT 179 Clinical Capstone Part 4-b................................................................... 3
Professional Pilot (continued)

Professional Pilot
AVP 105* Private Pilot I...................................................................................... 4 Commercial Pilot
AVP 110* Private Pilot II..................................................................................... 4
AVP 115 Private Pilot III..................................................................................... 4 Certificate
AVP 125 Private Pilot IV.................................................................................... 4
AVP 130 Private Pilot V..................................................................................... 4 (253) 583-8920 or william.coyner@cptc.edu
AVP 135 Private Pilot VI.................................................................................... 4 The Commercial Pilot Certificate allows the holder to fly for hire in a
AVP 140 Instrument Pilot I.................................................................................. 4
variety of pilot positions. Content of the course includes advanced aircraft
AVP 145 Instrument Pilot II................................................................................. 4
AVP 150 Instrument Pilot III................................................................................ 4 performance maneuvers and cross-country flight. Students receive
AVP 155 Instrument Pilot IV................................................................................ 4 advanced training in aircraft systems, meteorology and aircraft
AVP 160 Instrument Pilot V................................................................................. 4 performance.
AVP 170 Instrument Pilot VI................................................................................ 4
AVP 175 Commercial Pilot I............................................................................... 4 Included in this program are academic courses in communication
AVP 180 Commercial Pilot II.............................................................................. 4 (English composition, speech), quantitative reasoning (math), and social
AVP 185 Commercial Pilot III............................................................................. 4 sciences (psychology, sociology) that enhance personal development and
AVP 210 Commercial Pilot IV............................................................................. 4 provide knowledge and abilities upon which technical skills are built.
AVP 215 Commercial Pilot V.............................................................................. 4
AVP 220 Commercial Pilot VI............................................................................. 4 This certificate program is approximately four quarters in length,
AVP 230 Commercial Pilot VII............................................................................ 4 depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all
AVP 235 Commercial Pilot VIII........................................................................... 4 graduation requirements.
AVP 240 Commercial Pilot IX............................................................................. 4
AVP 245 Commercial Pilot X.............................................................................. 4 Prerequisites: Must be at least 17 years of age. Must comply with FAA
AVP 250 Commercial Pilot XI............................................................................. 4 licensing standards and possess a FAA private pilot certificate and FAA
AVP 255 Commercial Pilot XII............................................................................ 4 instrument rating. Second class FAA medical certificate required. Please
Technical Course Requirements (Total)...............................................................96 contact instructor for details.
General Education Requirements (See AAT listing above)...................................15 The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires that U.S.
citizens prove citizenship status before beginning flight training by
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION OF AAT DEGREE...................................111 providing a current passport or birth certificate and driver’s license. Non-
U.S. students must submit to a background and fingerprint check from the
AAS-T PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits TSA prior to beginning training. Contact instructor for details.
Technical course requirements (Same as AAT)....................................................96
AVP 175 Commercial Pilot I............................................................................ 4
*Articulated courses with High Schools for Dual Enrollment AVP 180 Commercial Pilot II............................................................................ 4
AVP 185 Commercial Pilot III........................................................................... 4
Pilot
Note: Students complete the Professional Pilot PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS at different AVP 210 Commercial Pilot IV.......................................................................... 4
rates due to their own skills and abilities; availability of planes and weather conditions AVP 215 Commercial Pilot V........................................................................... 4
that can alter scheduled flying times. Thus the number of quarters needed to satisfactorily AVP 220 Commercial Pilot VI.......................................................................... 4
complete all graduation requirements may exceed those listed above. AVP 230 Commercial Pilot VII.......................................................................... 4
AVP 235 Commercial Pilot VIII......................................................................... 4
Optional Training AVP 240 Commercial Pilot IX........................................................................... 4
AVP 260 Certified Flight Instructor I..................................................................... 4 AVP 245 Commercial Pilot X........................................................................... 4
AVP 265 Certified Flight Instructor II.................................................................... 4 AVP 250 Commercial Pilot XI........................................................................... 4
AVP 268 Instrument Flight Instructor..................................................................... 4 AVP 255 Commercial Pilot XII.......................................................................... 4
PSYC& 100 General Psychology (or higher)........................................................... 5
Note: Students often complete their PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS at different rates due to
their own skills and abilities and the availability of aircraft and suitable weather. Thus the
number of quarters needed to satisfactorily complete all of the requirements may exceed
those listed in some cases.

Professional Pilot citizens prove citizenship status before beginning flight training by
providing a current passport or birth certificate and driver’s license. Non-
Flight Instructor U.S. students must submit to a background and fingerprint check from the
TSA prior to beginning training. Contact instructor for details.
Certificate
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter Spring and Summer Quarters
(253) 583-8920 or william.coyner@cptc.edu
The flight instructor certificate allows a commercial and instrument
AVP 140 Instrument Pilot I.................................................................................. 4
rated pilot to train flight students in acquiring their private and AVP 145 Instrument Pilot II................................................................................. 4
commercial pilot certificates. The instrument flight instructor rating AVP 150 Instrument Pilot III................................................................................ 4
allows the holder to train students working toward their instrument AVP 155 Instrument Pilot IV................................................................................ 4
rating. Flight instructors can also teach aviation ground schools. AVP 160 Instrument Pilot V................................................................................. 4
AVP 170 Instrument Pilot VI................................................................................ 4
This certificate program is approximately one quarter in length,
depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 24
Prerequisites: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must comply with FAA their own skills and abilities and the availability of aircraft and suitable weather. Thus the
licensing standards and possess a FAA Commercial certificate with
Instrument Rating. Second class FAA medical certificate required.
Please contact instructor for details.
citizens prove citizenship status before beginning flight training by Professional Pilot
U.S. students must submit to a background and fingerprint check from the Private Pilot
TSA prior to beginning training. Contact instructor for details.
Certificate
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarters
(253) 583-8920 or william.coyner@cptc.edu
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits Private pilots are able to fly with passengers aboard an aircraft and have
AVP 260 Certified Flight Instructor I..................................................................... 4 no limitations on where they can fly. This is the first FAA certificate that
AVP 265 Certified Flight Instructor II.................................................................... 4
one obtains if they eventually want to upgrade to higher certificates and
AVP 268 Instrument Flight Instructor..................................................................... 4
ratings. Content includes basic maneuvering flight, take-offs, landings
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 12 and cross-country flying. Ground training includes in-depth training on
meteorology, aerodynamics, national airspace structure and navigation
Pilot
and aircraft systems.
their own skills and abilities and the availability of aircraft and suitable weather. Thus the
number of quarters needed to satisfactorily complete all of the requirements may exceed This certificate program is approximately two quarters in length,
those listed in some cases. depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all
Prerequisites: Must be at least 16 1/2 years of age. Must comply with
Professional Pilot FAA licensing standards and obtain a second-class FAA medical certificate
with student pilot certificate. Please contact instructor for details.
Instrument Pilot The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires that U.S.
Certificate citizens prove citizenship status before beginning flight training by
(253) 583-8920 or william.coyner@cptc.edu U.S. students must submit to a background and finger print check from the
The Instrument Rating is added to either a private or commercial pilot TSA prior to beginning training. Contact instructor for details.
Certificate. It allows the holder to fly in clouds and weather navigating Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarters.
and controlling the aircraft exclusively by reference to the aircraft flight
instruments. Content includes basic attitude instrument flying, advanced PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
radio-navigation, instrument approaches and cross-country flight. AVP 105 Private Pilot I.................................................................................... 4
AVP 110 Private Pilot II................................................................................... 4
This certificate program is approximately two quarters in length, AVP 115 Private Pilot III.................................................................................. 4
depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all AVP 125 Private Pilot IV.................................................................................. 4
graduation requirements. AVP 130 Private Pilot V................................................................................... 4
AVP 135 Private Pilot VI.................................................................................. 4
Prerequisites: Must be at least 17 years of age. Must comply with FAA
licensing standards and possess a FAA private pilot certificate or FAA TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 24
commercial certificate. Second class FAA medical certificate required.
Please contact instructor for details. their own skills and abilities and the availability of aircraft and suitable weather. Thus the
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Retail Sales Associate
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develop both the technical and human relations skills necessary to succeed
Prepares students for entry-level employment in career fields related to
in today’s competitive work environment. Current business procedures and
sales, retailing, customer service and general business. Primary focus is
computer applications, including online retail services are covered.
on helping students obtain entry-level employment. Students develop
Curriculum is based on the Skills Standards for Retail Sales Associate.
both the technical and human relations skills necessary to succeed in
The program combines business theory with practical applications that today’s competitive work environment. Curriculum is based on the Skills
includes participating in the student-operated store, Expressions, and Standards for Retail Sales Associate. Students learn to apply coursework
community-based internships. Students are introduced to e-commerce by participating in the student-operated store, Expressions. Community-
concepts and applications. Students must complete at least one internship based work experience is also available but will require additional
and may elect to participate in additional internships. Participation in enrollment hours to complete the program.
internships requires additional enrollment hours to complete all the
degree coursework.
Included in this program are academic courses in communication (English
(psychology, sociology) that provide knowledge and abilities upon which PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
technical skills are built and enhance personal development. RBM 120* College Keyboarding....................................................................... 3
This program is approximately five to six quarters in length, depending RBM 121 Successful Career Development.......................................................... 3
RBM 123* Customer Service Strategies............................................................... 5
on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation
RBM 124* Fundamentals of Retail Mathematics.................................................... 6
requirements. RBM 125 Introduction to the Internet.................................................................. 3
RBM 127 Retail Sales Applications I.................................................................. 1
Admission Dates: Quarterly Start Dates.
RBM 129 Speaking for Success........................................................................ 5
RBM 130 Applied Interpersonal Skills................................................................ 3
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits RBM 133* Effective Selling................................................................................ 5
ENGL& 101 English Composition (or higher) or CMST& 220.................................. 5 RBM 135 Windows (XP) Applications................................................................ 3
MAT 105 Math for Industrial Professions (or higher).......................................... 5 RBM 137 Microsoft Publisher 2003.................................................................. 5
PSYC& 100 or other social science or humanities class......................................... 5 RBM 139 Retail Sales Applications II................................................................. 1
RBM 120* College Keyboarding................................................................... 3
RBM 121 Successful Career Development..................................................... 3 TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 43
RBM 123* Customer Service Strategies.......................................................... 5
Retail Business
**RBM 124* Fundamentals of Retail Mathematics................................................ 6

RBM 125 Introduction to the Internet............................................................. 3
RBM 127 Retail Sales Applications I............................................................. 1
RBM 129 Speaking for Success................................................................... 5
RBM 130 Applied Interpersonal Skills........................................................... 3
RBM 133* Effective Selling........................................................................... 5
RBM 135 Windows (XP) Applications........................................................... 3
RBM 137 Microsoft Publisher 2003............................................................. 5
RBM 139 Retail Sales Applications II............................................................ 1
**RBM 141* Fundamentals of Supervision......................................................... 5
RBM 142 Marketing - Presentation & Survey Skills........................................... 3
**RBM 143* Principals of Retailing................................................................... 5
RBM 145 Microsoft Word 2003................................................................. 5
RBM 148 Retail Sales Applications III............................................................ 1
RBM 151 Internship I.................................................................................. 5
RBM 152 Basic Concepts of Business Law..................................................... 5
RBM 153 Microsoft PowerPoint 2003........................................................... 5
**RBM 158 Human Resource Management...................................................... 6
RBM 159* E-Commerce Principles & Applications............................................ 4
RBM 157 Retail Sales Applications IV........................................................... 1
RBM 161 Internship II................................................................................. 5
RBM 171 Internship III................................................................................ 5
RBM 182 Internship IV................................................................................ 5
(Minimum of 5 internship credits up to 20 credits maximum)

**Available face-to-face or online
Optional Electives
Students may also choose to take any course from the Floral Design and
Merchandising program as an optional elective for this program.
Degree Students: Must have a high school diploma or GED per governing
Retail Business Marketing/Management body (AST). In order to participate in the clinical aspect of the program,
students must pass multiple background checks. Students must have
Retail Management current CPR for the Health Care Provider and immunizations or
laboratory verification of immune status.
Certificate This could include, but not limited to, Hepatitis B series, Tetanus/
(253) 589-5654 Diphtheria, Tuberculosis Test, Measles/ Mumps/Rubella, and Varicella
as required by contracts with clinical facilities and CDC recommendations.
This certificate program is approved by the Western Association of Food
Ability to lift and hold 50 pounds. Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for
Chains. Prepares individuals to manage a variety of retail sales operations
extended periods of time.
or lines of merchandise. The program serves both entry-level job
candidates and incumbent employees. This certificate endorsed by the Proof of immunizations and CPR should be completed by the first day of
Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) provides grocery employees class of the 4th quarter. No student will be allowed at a clinical site
in Washington access to a consistent curriculum and also meets the needs without completion of immunizations.
of other segments of the retail industry. A physical is required for each student prior to clinical rotation.
This program is approximately two to six quarters in length, depending Must be at least 18 years of age by the time clinical experience starts,
on full or part-time and time students need to satisfactorily complete all usually in September and April.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits BIOL 118 Human Anatomy & Physiology for Non-Science Majors.......................... 5
ACTG 110 Bookkeeping I................................................................................. 4 CAH 102 Medical Terminology I...................................................................... 5
CMST& 220 Public Speaking............................................................................... 5 CAH 103 Introduction to Health Professions........................................................ 5
ENG 104 Business Writing.............................................................................. 5 CAH 105 Computer Applications...................................................................... 5
REST 119 Operations Management.................................................................. 4 ENGL& 101 English Composition (or higher) or CMST& 220.................................... 5
RBM 124 Fundamentals of Retail Mathematics.................................................... 6 MAT 108 Math for Health Occupations............................................................. 5
RBM 135 Windows (XP) Applications................................................................ 3 SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology................................................................... 5
RBM 141* Fundamentals of Supervision.............................................................. 5 SURG 126 Patient Care Theory I........................................................................ 5
RBM 142 Marketing - Presentation & Survey Skills................................................ 3 SURG 127 Pharmacology & Anesthesia............................................................... 5
RBM 143* Principles of Retailing........................................................................ 5 SURG 130 Patient Care Theory II........................................................................ 5
RBM 158 Human Resource Management........................................................... 6 SURG 136 Operating Room Theory I.................................................................. 8
SURG 137 Introduction to Surgery...................................................................... 5
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 46 SURG 138 Introduction to Asepsis & Instrumentation............................................... 5
SURG 141 Operating Room Theory II.................................................................. 8
*Articulated courses with High Schools for Dual Enrollment SURG 146 Surgical Lab I.................................................................................. 5
Surgical Tech
SURG 151 Surgical Lab II.................................................................................. 5
SURG 206 Operating Room Theory III................................................................. 8
SURG 207 Microbiology.................................................................................. 5
Surgical Technology SURG 211 Surgical Lab III................................................................................. 5
SURG 215 Clinical Applications I....................................................................... 5
Associate of Applied Technology Degree SURG 220 Clinical Applications II...................................................................... 5
SURG 225 Clinical Applications III...................................................................... 5
(253) 589-5530 SURG 230 Clinical Applications IV..................................................................... 5
Successful graduates of this program are educated in surgical technology SURG 235 Seminar I........................................................................................ 3
under the guidelines of the Association of Surgical Technologists. The SURG 240 Seminar II....................................................................................... 3
structured curriculum of basic sciences, patient care, surgical procedures, TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION................................................................130
and human Anatomy combined with clinical rotations in area health
care facilities. Classroom instruction, lab and clinical internship prepare Optional Electives
the student to assume the role of a perioperative team member in a Students who successfully complete the Medical Materiel Management/
variety of health care delivery settings. Central Service Technician program receive priority placement.
development.
This program is a combination of classroom, laboratory and clinical
experience and is six quarters in length, depending on the time students
need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
counseling office. No student will be allowed at clinical site without proof
of insurance.
Prerequisites: Students must achieve COMPASS test scores indicating
they are eligible to enroll in college level math, sociology, and English or
have had appropriate college classes to meet the prerequisites.
Surgical Technology Welding Technology

Certificate
Allied Health Aide IBEST (253) 589-5641
Certificate Designed to develop the technical knowledge and skills required for
(253) 589-5524 entry-level employment in welding, metal fabrication, and related
occupations. Graduates may qualify for several types of positions in
Prepares the student for employment as a Personal and Home Care Aide,
industries such as machine manufacturing, industrial maintenance,
and satisfies the core allied health requirements for the Surgical
construction, marine transportation, and many others.
Technology, Pharmacy Technician and Medical Assistant programs.
The student must successfully complete basic skills instruction, classroom Completion of the program gives students the opportunity to develop
theory and lab instruction. The Allied Health Aide program combines skills in a variety of welding and metal cutting processes common to
basic skills instruction with basic health care concepts curriculum. industry. Students are also able to gain practical experience through
Successful graduates will receive an Allied Health Aide IBEST realistic projects.
certificate. Included in this program are academic courses in communication,
This program is approximately two quarters in length, depending on the quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and
time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. abilities upon which technical skills are built and enhance personal
development.
Prerequisites: Students continuing to the Surgical Technology,
Pharmacy Technician and/or the Medical Assistant programs must pass This program is approximately five quarters in length, depending on the
multiple background checks and be current with immunizations. time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
Students must have proof of current immunizations or laboratory Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters or by
verification of immune status which may include, but is not limited to, instructor permission.
Measles/Mumps/Rubella, Hepatitis B series, Tetanus/Diphtheria, Two-
step Tuberculosis Test, and Varicella as required by contracts with PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
clinical facilities and/or CDC recommendations. WLD 105 Welding Theory I............................................................................. 5
WLD 110 Thermal Cutting & Gouging............................................................... 3
The student must have the ability to life up to 50 pounds. The student WLD 112 Oxyacetylene Welding & Brazing...................................................... 4
must be screened using the CASAS assessment to meet eligibility WLD 116 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I............................................................ 7
requirements. WLD 120 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II........................................................... 7
WLD 124 Shielded Metal Arc Welding III.......................................................... 7
Admission Dates: Spring and Fall Quarters. WLD 135 Shielded Metal Arc Welding IV.......................................................... 7
WLD 142 Welding Theory II............................................................................ 5
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits WLD 144 Print Reading for Welders.................................................................. 5
CAH 102 Medical Terminology ....................................................................... 5 WLD 152 Gas Metal Arc Welding.................................................................... 7
CAH 105 Computer Applications...................................................................... 5 WLD 156 Metallurgy...................................................................................... 2
Surgical Tech
AHA 101 Principles of Home Care Attending 1................................................... 2 WLD 168 Flux Cored Arc Welding I.................................................................. 7
CAH 103 Introduction to Health Professions........................................................ 5 WLD 172 Flux Cored Arc Welding II................................................................. 7
AHA 102 Principles of Home Care Attending 2................................................... 6 WLD 176 Preparation for Welding Certification................................................... 3
NAC 145 Career Preparation........................................................................... 2 WLD 178 Fabrication...................................................................................... 5
WLD 210 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I.............................................................. 7
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION.................................................................. 25 WLD 213 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II.............................................................. 7
ENGL& 101 English Composition (or higher) or CMST& 220...................................... 5

Optional Electives
WLD 215 Cooperative Work Experience..............................................................1-5
WLD 217 Special Projects..................................................................................1-5
Short-Term Training Programs

Students interested in part-time training may choose from a wide variety of short-term training programs, courses, and
workshops. Courses may be offered in a traditional classroom environment, online, or in a blended format. Some short-term
training programs are composed of a course or series of courses mapped to an industry-recognized certification, such as A+
certification or CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator). Such courses often use curriculum and materials specified by
industry associations and assist students to prepare for proctored certification examinations.
Other short-term training programs include training for the skills necessary for specific entry-level job opportunities such as
office assistant, medical billing specialist. Programs are usually offered 3-4 evenings per week for 8-11 weeks. The menu of
courses changes frequently as labor market demands change and may not be offered every quarter.
Additional short-term training courses vary in length from 4 to 40 hours in length, change quarterly, and often may be applied
to various industry requirements for continuing education or professional development. The college offers a variety of courses
for real estate, allied health occupations, and other occupations. Consult the quarterly class schedule for short-term options.
A+ Certification.....................................................Credits – 6 Dietary Manager Program Certificate.................... Credits – 10

Covers aspects of troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, hardware Students train in aspects of normal and therapeutic nutrition, diet
installation, configuration, diagnostics and repair. Hands-on training in therapy, including guidelines for diet management and symptoms of
a realistic environment will help to prepare students for the (CompTIA) deficiency and excess, management of food service operations including
certification exams. procurement, storage, production and presentation of food items.
Sanitation – including HACCP regulations, equipment use, food
ANEW (Apprenticeship & Non-Traditional preparation techniques, quality assurance, staffing and job assignments,
Employment for Women)...................................... Credits – 43 including human relations and human resource development.
Provides entry level basics of construction readiness training to transition Completion of 150 hours of work experience in a health care or other
students into construction trades apprenticeship programs. Offers institutional food service facility, with satisfactory evaluation from a
hands-on training at job sites as well as rotations through training sites Registered Dietitian who has acted as a preceptor, is required to qualify
run by various trades unions, coupled with safety, trades math, tool use for the National Credentialing Examination offered by the Dietary
Short-Term Training
and maintenance and fitness training. Managers Association. Student should be currently employed.
Basic Bookkeeping for the Emergency Call Taker Certificate........................... Credits – 12

Small Business Certificate..................................... Credits – 13 This course will provide the knowledge and basics for entry level
This course is designed to provide the student with the basic skills and positions in 911 Emergency Call Taker. Prerequisites: Typing 25 wpm,
knowledge to apply for entry-level positions in the bookkeeping field. No Record on File with the Washington State Patrol for crimes against
Covers basic bookkeeping for a sole proprietorship, partnership and persons, interview with instructor. High school/GED.
corporation. Students will learn manual bookkeeping as well as
automated bookkeeping (QuickBooks). Forklift Certificate..................................................Credits – 4
Covers all aspects of forklift operation with a strong emphasis on safety.
Brownsfields Job Training..................................... Credits – 13 Card presented at end of class.
Prepares participants for entry-level jobs involving the handling and site
clean-ups of hazardous waste materials. An eleven week evening Front Line Supervisor Certificate..............................Credits – 4
program providing graduates with CPR/First Aid/OSHA Safety and This course participant will learn critical customer relationship
HAZWOPER 40 certification cards. management skills. The course will provide a forum for understanding,
utilizing, and capitalizing on emerging trends in the customer service
CISCO Network Academy Certificate.................... Credits – 19 environment by exploring and assessing personal beliefs in relationship
Achieving CISCO certification - at any level - means joining the ranks to team building and problem solving.
of skilled network professionals who have earned recognition and respect
in the industry. Students learn to design, build, and maintain computer Human Resources Generalist Certificate...................Credits – 9
networks. The curriculum covers a broad range of topics from basic This Certificate program is designed to provide practical, hands-on
networking skills such as pulling cable to more complex concepts such as training in the day-to-day operations of human resource departments of
applying advanced troubleshooting tools. all sizes. It is geared towards those already employed in the HR field or
those planning to enter the field. Upon successful completion of all 8
modules, the student will receive a Human Resources Generalist
Certificate.
Human Resources Management Certification......... Credits – 14 Nursing Assistant Certificate................................. Credits – 13

This online program is for those currently employed in human resource Prepare students for employment as basic care providers under the
management or certified by the Human Resource Certification Institute supervision of licensed providers. Both parts must be successfully
and/or SHRM. All courses must be completed to earn the certificate. completed to be eligible to take the State Certification Test. Clinical
rotations are professionally supervised eight-hour day/evening shifts
I-Net+ Certification................................................Credits – 3 and hands-on nursing assistant skills and tasks in local long-term care,
Learn technical knowledge of internet, intranet and extranet assisted living and residential care facilities. Attendance of all clinical
technologies. internet basics, Internet clients, development, networking, hours is mandatory for course completion.
security and business concepts. Provides the basics of Domain Name Must have current required immunizations, no limitations in ability to
Service (DNS), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and Hypertext Transfer lift, and a Washington State Patrol background with “no record on file”
Protocol (HTTP). Prepares students for CompTIA’s I-Net+ certification for crimes against children or vulnerable persons. Must register as a
exam. I-Net+ Certification is a testing program sponsored by the Washington State Nursing Assistant.
Computing Industry Technology Association (CompTIA).
Phlebotomy Skills Certificate...................................Credits – 4
Linux+ Certification Preparation..............................Credits – 3 Develop the skills necessary to draw and process blood specimens for
Introduction to the fundamentals of the Linux operating system, analysis in a laboratory. The course includes an introduction to the
concepts, architecture and administration. Hands on installation and structure and function of a clinical laboratory, as well as, the roles of the
troubleshooting in a lab environment will help prepare the student to various laboratory personnel. Hands-on practice in phlebotomy skills
successfully implement and manage the Linux operating system in a real will be provided. This course does not provide 100 blood draws required
world environment. to sit for the state exam. Prerequisite: Formal training in a health career
or 1 year work experience in health occupations is required.
MCSE Certificate................................................. Credits – 18
Develop the skills required to design, install, configure, and troubleshoot Security+ Certification Preparation..........................Credits – 4
a network system infrastructure based on the Microsoft Windows 2003 Introduces students to the world of computer security in a vendor neutral
platform. By earning the premiere MCSE credential, individuals are environment. Provides broad-based knowledge necessary to prepare
demonstrating that they have the skills necessary to lead most students for entry into a specialized security field. Lecture and hands-on
organizations in the successful design, implementation, and labs will expose students to the purpose and goals of network security
administration of the most advanced Microsoft Windows platform and policies and outlines various security threats. Students will be introduced
Microsoft server products. to several authentication and encryption methods used in today’s
networking environment for securing a Local Area Network. Helps
Medical Office Specialist Certificate...................... Credits – 35 prepare students for the CompTIA Security+ exam. Prerequisite: A+
This two quarter program includes medical terminology, computer
certification or successful completion of an A+ course.
software applications, keyboarding, English and math for the medical
Short-Term Training
office, 10-key, medical office procedures, medical billing and coding, Sustainable Tourism Professional Certificate............ Credits – 26
introduction to health professions. Join a trillion dollar industry that is one of the world’s top employers.
Learn green, eco and adventure travel and development. Discover how
Medical Transcription Certificate........................... Credits – 20 going green is reshaping travel patterns and destinations. Plus global
Covers radiology, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, pharmacology,
tours and cruises, the airline industry, virtual hotel, career planning and
psychiatry, digestion, and urinary systems. For persons in an allied
more! Online Certificate.
health or court reporting field, a medical office, or a business office
which presents learning activities that will develop and/or refine
transcription skills to a competitive level.
Network+ Certification...........................................Credits – 3
Students will learn networking fundamentals on how to identify and
understand the components of a Local Area Network, Wide Area
Network, peer-to-peer and client-server network environments. Students
will also learn the technical components and concepts of network
architectures, network protocols, and media used in different network
communications. This lecture course helps prepare students for the
CompTIA exam.
Course Descriptions
ACTG 143 ACTG 224
Accounting QUICKBOOKS II 3 CR FUNDAMENTALS OF
Covers continued applications for vendor GOVERNMENTAL/
ACTG 110 and customer activities using Quickbooks NON PROFIT ACCOUNTING 5 CR
BOOKKEEPING I 4 CR automated accounting software. Also covers Introduces the fundamentals of accounting
Introduces fundamental principles of full starting up companies, inventory manage- theory and practice of governmental/non-
cycle, double-entry accounting including ment, sales tax, payroll, and working with profit accounting, including a study of the
maintaining journals, ledgers and banking balance sheet accounts. accounting methods, the reasons for and
records to prepare basic financial statements Prerequisite: ACTG 141 or Instructor approval. the use of the various funds, the purpose
for service and retail businesses organized as and use of budgets in this field of account-
sole proprietorships or partnerships. Covers ACTG 160 ing and the differences between GAAP,
basics of payroll accounting and payroll tax PAYROLL & BUSINESS TAXES 5 CR GASB Standards and fund/governmental
reports. Explores the concepts and terminol- Provides practice in all payroll operations, accounting.
ogy required to perform specific accounting the recording of accounting entries involv- Prerequisite: ACTG 115 or Instructor approval.
functions accurately. ing payroll, and the preparation of payroll
Prerequisite: COMPASS score equivalent to and business tax returns that are required of ACTG 235
completion of MAT 82 and ENG 82 or higher or business. Covers the concepts, legislation ACCOUNTING SPREADSHEETS II 4 CR
Instructor approval. and terminology required to perform spe- Provides advanced instruction in electronic
cific payroll accounting functions. worksheets, various business spread sheets,
ACTG 115 Prerequisite: ACTG 110 or Instructor approval. 3-D worksheets, various functions including
BOOKKEEPING II 4 CR the Conditional function and accounting
Introduces continued principles of full cycle, ACTG 211 schedules.
double-entry accounting. Covers specialty PRINCIPLES OF Prerequisite: ACTG 135 or Instructor approval.
issues such as uncollectible accounts, depre- ACCOUNTING I LAB 2 CR
ciation, inventory, notes, interest, accruals Provides instructional activities that support ACTG 241
and end of period work for corporations. material covered in ACCT& 201 in a super- QUICKBOOKS III 4 CR
Explores concepts and terminology required vised lab environment. Covers advanced accounting activities using
to perform specific accounting functions Concurrent with: ACCT& 201. Quickbooks automated accounting software.
accurately. Topics focus on starting up companies in
Prerequisite: ACTG 110
ACTG 212 mid cycle of the fiscal period. Covers setting
Course Descriptions
PRINCIPLES OF up prior balances with accounts receivable,
ACTG 120 ACCOUNTING II LAB 3 CR accounts payable, checking, inventory, pay-
ELECTRONIC BUSINESS MATH 2 CR Provides instructional activities that support roll and fixed assets.
Covers business math applications to include material covered in ACCT& 202 in a super- Prerequisite: ACTG 143.
payroll, percents, merchandising, consumer vised lab environment.
credit, simple and compound interest, prorat- Concurrent with: ACCT& 202. ACTG 260
ing, stocks and bonds, and the metric system BUSINESS OFFICE I 5 CR
using the keyboard functions and the touch ACTG 213 Provides an opportunity for students to ex-
method of electronic calculator operation. PRINCIPLES OF perience and participate in a realistic office
Prerequisite: COMPASS score equivalent to
ACCOUNTING III LAB 3 CR environment by providing Financial State-
completion of MAT 82 and ENG 82 or higher or Provides instructional activities that support ments, completing financial Examinations,
Instructor approval material covered in ACCT& 203 in a super- preparing Payroll and furnishing other
vised lab environment. similar Financial Accounting work products
ACTG 135 Concurrent with: ACCT& 203. to the public.
ACCOUNTING SPREADSHEETS I 5 CR Prerequisites: ACTG 235, CAS 125, and
Introduces electronic spread sheets (Micro- ACTG 222
ACCT& 201 or instructor approval.
soft Office-Excel). Covers creating business FUNDAMENTALS OF INDIVIDUAL
forms and spreadsheets to prepare financial INCOME TAX ACCOUNTING 4 CR ACTG 262
statements. Introduces the fundamentals of individual BUSINESS OFFICE II 5 CR
Prerequisite: CAS 105 or Instructor approval. income tax accounting theory and practice, Provides an opportunity for students to expe-
Concurrent with ACTG 110 or Instructor approval. including a study of the rules and regulations rience and participate in a realistic office envi-
for preparation of the most common forms ronment. By providing Financial Statements,
ACTG 141 and schedules, preparation of the forms and completing financial Examinations, preparing
QUICKBOOKS I 2 CR schedules, a brief review of the history of in- Payroll and furnishing other similar Financial
Covers principal applications, basic operat- come taxation and tax legislation in the Accounting work products to the public.
ing commands and functions necessary to United States and the differences between Prerequisite: ACCTG 260
use Quickbooks automated accounting soft- GAAP and income tax accounting.
ware. Basic applications include but are not Prerequisite: ACTG 115 or Instructor approval.
limited to vendor, customer and banking
activities, and creating files.
Prerequisite: ACTG 110 or Instructor approval.
ACTG 281 ACTG 293

SPECIALIZED ACCOUNTING I 5 CR INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX Adult Basic
Introduces the theory and practice of gov- ACCOUNTING LAB 5 CR
ernmental/nonprofit or managerial account- Provides a supervised setting, with instruc- Education
ing. This includes a study of the accounting tional support, to apply understanding of
methods, concepts, and the purpose and use federal individual income tax rules and reg- ABE 001
of budgets in this field of accounting. Inde- ulations to specific tax problems. ABE TOOLS FOR SUCCESS
pendent study is to be arranged with the Prerequisite: ACTG 222 and ACCT& 201 or Orients new students to the Basic Skills Pro-
Instructor. instructor approval. Concurrent with ACTG 291. grams and resources available at the college.
Prerequisite: ACCT& 201, ACTG 224, ACTG Develop educational and personal goals, de-
235 and CAS 125 or instructor approval. ACTG 295 velop self-awareness and learning strategies
Concurrent with ACTG 281 ACTG 271 may be INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX and identify ways that will help meet with
completed. PREPARATION 5 CR success in the Basic Skills Program.
Gives students experience in preparing cli- Prerequisites: Required of all new students.
ACTG 283 ents’ individual tax returns. Offers students a
SPECIALIZED way to combine classroom study with related ABE 013
ACCOUNTING I LAB 5 CR work experience under the supervision of a ABE READING III
Continues with theory and practice of gov- student Officer Manager and instructor. Learn to read with understanding, focusing
ernmental/nonprofit or managerial account- Prerequisite: ACTG 291 and 293 or instructor on real-life material on familiar subjects re-
ing. This includes a study of the accounting approval. lated to personal family, citizen/community
methods, concepts, and the purpose and use or worker roles.
of budgets in this field of accounting. Inde- ACCT& 201 Prerequisites: Students must receive a score of
pendent study is to be arranged with the PRINCIPLES OF 211-220 on the CASAS placement test.
Instructor. ACCOUNTING I 5 CR
Prerequisites: ACTG 281 or instructor approval. Covers fundamentals of accounting theory ABE 014
Concurrent with or immediately following and practice, including a study of the ac- ABE READING IV
completion of ACTG 283, ACTG 271 and/or counting cycle, and the use of special jour- Learn to read with understanding exposi-
ACTG 273 must be completed. nals. Focus on double entry accounting tory writing, a variety of periodicals and
system, financial statement preparation. non-technical journals on common topics,
ACTG 271 Covers transactions for a business organized common legal forms, and library reference
INTERNSHIP I 5 CR as a sole proprietorship and their effects on material.
Provides the students with on-the-job practi- balance sheet accounts. Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete
cal field experience. Program offers students a Prerequisite: ACTG 115 or instructor approval. ABE III or receive a score 221-235 on the CASAS
way to combine classroom study with related placement.
work experience under the supervision of an ACCT& 202
employer. Work experience must be related to PRINCIPLES OF GED 010
GED BASICS - READING
Course Descriptions
the educational and career objective of the ACCOUNTING II 5 CR

student. Must be approved by the instructor Covers fundamentals of accounting theory Learn to comprehend, explain and analyze
and includes a weekly seminar component. and practice continued from ACCT& 201. information from a variety of literacy works,
Prerequisite: Instructor approval. Focus on issues related to businesses orga- including primary source materials and
nized as a partnership or corporation and professional journals. Use context cues and
ACTG 273 their effects on balance sheet accounts. Also higher order processes to interpret meaning
INTERNSHIP II 5 CR covers investment, dissolution and distribu- of technical information, complex manuals
Provides the students with on-the-job practi- tion of income. and some college level books.
cal field experience. Program offers students Prerequisite: ACCT& 201. Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete
a way to combine classroom study with re- ABE level IV or receive a score of 236-245 on the
lated work experience under the supervision ACCT& 203 CASAS placement test.
of an employer. Work experience must be PRINCIPLES OF
related to the educational and career objec- ACCOUNTING III 5 CR GED 011
tive of the student. Includes a weekly seminar Introduces the theory of cost accounting and GED ADVANCED - READING
component. an analysis of accounting data as a part of Focus on fine-tuning reading and skills nec-
Prerequisites: ACTG 271 & instructor approval. the managerial process of planning, deci- essary to successfully complete the reading
sion-making, and control. Emphasis is given and social studies sections of the GED.
ACTG 291 to job order, process and standard cost ac- Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete
INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX counting data, and the preparation and use GED Basics – Reading or receive a score of 246 or
ACCOUNTING 5 CR of budgets and internal control reports nec- higher on the CASAS placement.
Continues the study of the fundamentals of essary for making economic decisions for ABE 013
individual income tax accounting theory manufacturing businesses.
and practice, including a detailed study of ABE WRITING III
Prerequisite: ACCT& 201 Focus on writing skills and increasing com-
the rules and regulations for preparation of
the most common forms and schedules, plexity of sentences and paragraphs. Practice
preparation of these forms and schedules, applying these skills to a variety of life
tax legislation in the United States and the situations
differences between GAAP and income tax Prerequisites: Students must receive a score of
211-220 on the CASAS placement test. In addition,
accounting.
students will be asked to complete a writing sample.
Prerequisite: ACTG 222 and ACCT& 201 or
instructor approval. Concurrent with ACTG 293.
ABE 014 ABE 014

ABE WRITING IV ABE MATH IV Architectural
Learn to convey ideas in writing using several Learn to apply mathematical concepts and
connected paragraphs with correct mechan- procedures to make estimates, solve prob- Engineering
ics, usage, and varied sentence structure. lems, and carry out tasks involving percent, Design
Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete ratio and proportion, simple formulas, mea-
ABE III or receive a score of 221-235 on the surements, and tables and graphs in person- ARC 121
CASAS placement test. In addition, students will be ally realistic situations. ARCHITECTURAL
asked to complete a writing sample. Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete DRAFTING & DESIGN 5 CR
ABE Math III or receive a score of 221-235 on the Overview of floor plans, line types and line
GED 010 CASAS placement test.
GED BASICS - WRITING weights, introduction to media, computer-
Learn to write with clearly expressed ideas GED 010 aided drafting, codes, basic design concepts,
supported by relevant detail, and use varied GED BASICS - MATH and presentation drawings and techniques.
and complex sentence structure with few Learn to make mathematical estimates of Prerequisites: English reading with
mechanical errors. time and space; apply principles of geometry comprehension, composition and basic verbal skills.
Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete to measure angles, lines and surfaces; and ARC 123
ABE level IV or receive a score of 236-245 on the also apply trigonometric functions. CIVIL ENGINEERING
CASAS placement test. In addition, students will be Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete
asked to complete a writing sample.
SITE DESIGN 5 CR
ABE Math IV or receive a score of 236-245 on the
Overview of site design and planning, lot,
CASAS placement test.
GED 011 subdivision and road layouts, contouring,
GED ADVANCED - WRITING GED 011 slopes and profiles and zoning regulations.
Focus on fine-tuning reading and writing GED ADVANCED - MATH Prerequisites: ARC 121
skills necessary to successfully complete the Focus on fine-tuning skills necessary to suc-
reading sections of the GED. ARC 125
cessfully complete the math section of the
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete GED.
GED Basics –Writing or receive a score of 246 or
& DRAFTING 5 CR
Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete
higher on the CASAS placement test. In addition, Overview of basic residential design and
GED Basics – Math or receive a score of 246 or
students will be asked to complete a writing sample. higher on the CASAS placement test.
specialized floor plans, exterior and interior
elevations.
GED 012 GED 012 Prerequisites: ARC 123
GED JUMP START GED PREPARATION FAST TRACK
Continuous enrollment self-paced class de- Gain skills and knowledge of materials nec- ARC 141
signed to help students focus on strengthen- essary to prepare for the GED exam. Class- ARCHITECTURAL REPORTING I 3 CR
ing math, reading, and writing skills to room activities and instruction are designed Includes investigation, research and report
Course Descriptions
prepare for the five sections of the GED Test. to cover content in the areas of social studies, preparation on materials, methods and
Special focus on writing clear concise essays. literature and art, science, math, and writ- trends in construction.
Prerequisites: CASAS Reading 211 CASAS ing clear and concise essays. This class is Prerequisites: English reading with
Math 201 self-paced. comprehension, composition and basic verbal skills,
and computer keyboarding skills of 30 wpm.
Prerequisites: 221 in Reading and 211 in Math on
ABE 012
CASAS appraisal test. Continuous enrollment is the ARC 143
ABE MATH II first week of each month throughout the quarter.
Learn to process, estimate and average ARCHITECTURAL
whole number operations in addition sub- REPORTING II 2 CR
traction, multiplication, and division to solve Includes investigation, research, diagrams
real-life word problems. Allied Health Aide and report preparation on basic framing
systems in house construction.
Prerequisites: Students must receive a score of
201-210 on the CASAS placement test. Prerequisites: ARC 141
AHA 101
ABE 013
Principles of Home ARC 145
ABE MATH III Care Attending I 2 CR ARCHITECTURAL
Learn to apply mathematical concepts and Introduces students to the basics of home care REPORTING III 2 CR
procedures to make an estimate, solve a prob- attending such as communication skills, cul- Includes investigation, research and report
lem, and carry out a task involving decimals tural competence, caring for people on bed preparation on construction materials and
and fractions in situations related to life roles. rest, elder neglect, and caregiver resources. an actual ArcView GIS project using word
Prerequisite: Admission to AHA IBEST program. processing skills to prepare a report on
Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete
ABE Math II or receive a score of 211-220 on the ArcView and a detailed technical specifica-
AHA 102
CASAS placement test. tion section.
Principles of Home
Prerequisites: ARC 143
Care Attending II 6 CR
Uses knowledge and skills from AHA 101 to ARC 152
further skills development in home care CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
techniques and services, technical vocabu- RESEARCH I 2 CR
lary, record-keeping and self-care, and pro- Requires research of manufacturers’ and
fessionalism. Student skills practice and suppliers’ information, and assembly of
demonstration in a lab setting are included. Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
Prerequisite: AHA 101 materials Divisions 1 through 5.
Prerequisites: English reading with comprehen-
sion, composition and basic verbal skills.
ARC 153 ARC 223 ARC 251

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS DESIGN PROJECT I 5 CR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
RESEARCH II 1 CR Project management and design of basic RESEARCH III 1 CR
Requires research of manufacturers’ and civil or architectural drafting project. Proj- Requires research of manufacturers’ and
suppliers’ information, and assembly of ects may include a subdivision project or suppliers’ information, and assembly of
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) one-story house and placement on a sub-di- Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
materials Divisions 6 through 11. vision lot, conforming to regulatory codes materials Divisions 12 through 16.
Prerequisites: ARC 151 and established schedules. Production of a Prerequisites: ARC 153
complete set of computer drafted and engi-
ARC 162 neered construction drawings. Give effective ARC 253
SKETCHING I 3 CR oral reports of progress. EMPLOYMENT RESEARCH 2 CR
Basic line weights, proportions, and sketches Prerequisites: ARC 173, ARC 221 Basic job-seeking skill activities including
of residential projects. resume preparation, employer contacts and
Prerequisites: English reading with ARC 225 employment opportunities.
comprehension, composition and basic verbal skills, DESIGN PROJECT II 5 CR Prerequisites: ARC 145, ARC 173, ARC 225,
ARC 171. Project management and design of an in- ARC 231, ARC 235, ARC 261
termediate civil or architectural drafting
ARC 163 program. Projects will conform to regula- ARC 261
SKETCHING II 2 CR tory codes, hypothetical client needs and SKETCHING III 1 CR
Covers intermediate concepts and sketches established schedules. Producing a complete Advanced concepts and sketches of residen-
of residential projects. set of computer drafted and engineered tial projects.
Prerequisites: ARC 161 construction drawings. Give effective oral Prerequisites: ARC 163
reports of progress.
ARC 171 ARC 281
Prerequisites: ARC 223, ARC 281
DRAFTING TECHNOLOGIES I 5 CR INTERMEDIATE AUTOCAD 5 CR
Basic manual drafting skills, orthographics, ARC 227 IBM-compatible computers and Windows
isometrics, and roof plans for basic design SPECIAL INTERN PROJECT 5 CR software for AutoCAD to produce interme-
and construction necessary for residential Complete the written Work-Based Learning diate design and production drawings and
design, and printing completed drawings on Experience Plan. details, and saving and printing drawings on
industry standard hardware. industry standard hardware.
Prerequisites: English reading with ARC 229 Prerequisites: ARC 181
comprehension, composition and basic verbal skills. SPECIAL DESIGN PROJECT 5 CR
Complete special design projects as assigned ARC 284
ARC 173 by the instructor to aid in realistic training. APPLIED AUTOCAD 5 CR
DRAFTING TECHNOLOGIES II 5 CR Prerequisites: ARC 225, ARC 231, ARC 235, Includes IBM-compatible computers and
Basic manual drafting skills for perspective ARC 281. Windows software for AutoCAD to a com-
Course Descriptions
drawings, shade and shadows, for basic plete set of design and production drawings
design drawings necessary for residential ARC 231 and details for a design project, and saving
design, and printing completed drawings COST ESTIMATING I 3 CR and printing drawings on industry standard
on industry standard hardware. Completion of a computerized detailed cost hardware.
Prerequisites: ARC 171 estimate for one-story house with site Prerequisites: ARC 225, ARC 281
development.
ARC 181 Prerequisites: ARC 163, ARC 225, ARC 231, ARC 293
INTRODUCTION TO AUTOCAD 5 CR ARC 235, ARC 281. ENGINEERING STATICS 5 CR
IBM-compatible computers and Windows Beam loading, shear and moment diagrams,
software for AutoCAD to produce basic ARC 233 analysis, calculations and selection of wood
design and production drawings and de- COST ESTIMATING II 2 CR members for light framing. Material stress is
tails, and saving and printing drawings on Completion of a computerized detailed cost computed.
industry standard hardware. estimate for two-story house. Prerequisites: ARC 191 ESRI and ArcView© are
Prerequisites: English reading with Prerequisites: ARC 225, ARC 231 trademarks of Environmental Systems Research
comprehension, composition and basic verbal skills, Institute, Inc.
basic keyboarding skills, 30 w p m, ARC 123, ARC ARC 236
173. ENERGY ANALYSIS I 1 CR CIV 122
Completion of two computerized energy SURVEYING & MAPPING 4 CR
ARC 191 analyses for a one-story house. Learn the fundamentals of surveying, in-
ENGINEERING MECHANICS Prerequisites: ARC 223, MAT107 cluding the use of instruments and tools,
OF MATERIALS 5 CR measurements of elevation, distance and
Analysis of loading conditions and selec- ARC 238 direction, transversing, leveling, calculation
tion of wood member sizes and materials ENERGY ANALYSIS II 1 CR of land parcel areas, topography and GPS.
for house design. Material stress and strain Completion of two computerized energy
are computed. analyses for a two-story house. CIV 132
Prerequisites: ARC 125, MAT 107 Prerequisites: ARC 225, ARC 235 ROADWAY DESIGN I 4 CR
Gain the fundamentals of roadway and in-
ARC 221 frastructure design and layout, preliminary
DETAILING & LIGHT surveys, design specifications, horizontal
COMMERCIAL 5 CR and vertical alignment and layout, rights-
Overview of specialized floor plan types, of-way, easements and plan detail.
framing, sections, detailing and specifications
for light-framing and commercial buildings.
Prerequisites: ARC 125
CIV 160 ACT 134

SOIL MECHANICS 5 CR Art AUTO BODY MAJOR
Study the basic engineering properties of COLLISION REPAIR 5 CR
soils and other subsurface materials, includ- ART& 101 Introduces vehicle damage measuring sys-
ing sampling, testing, and evaluation for use ART APPRECIATION 5 CR tems, straightening auto body structure, and
as foundation or structural materials. Introduce to the diversity of the art world replacing structural components.
from ancient civilizations to contemporary
CIV 282 ACT 140
society. A discussion of art terminology and
INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL 3D 4 CR AUTOMOTIVE
methods will be covered in an overview of
Utilize the concepts involved in civil engi- SYSTEMS REPAIR 4 CR
artist’s materials, techniques.
neering graphics, including location and Explores basic mechanical repairs, wheel
direction, scales, map symbols, plot plans. alignments, electrical repairs, and restraint
system repairs. (available Winter quarter
CIV 284
INTERMEDIATE CIVIL 3D 4 CR
Automotive only).
Utilize intermediate applications of Au- Collision ACT 145
todesk Civil 3D software to complete assign- COLLISION ESTIMATING 5 CR
ments in the field of civil drafting. Technician Covers collision damage estimating, review
work orders, and acquire work skills for job
CIV 290 ACT 102 success.
GIS APPLICATIONS 4 CR FUNDAMENTALS OF
Gain project GIS skills in desktop mapping COLLISION REPAIR 3 CR ACT 151
that focus on the use of a realistic mapping Explore career safety, industry certifications, REFINISH EQUIPMENT
project in Geographic Information Systems vehicle construction and an overview of the PREPARATION 6 CR
applications. career field. Covers paint shop equipment and painting
fundamentals
CIV 295 ACT 106
CIVIL ENGINEERING BODY SHOP EQUIPMENT 3 CR ACT 154
MATHEMATICS 5 CR Covers operating hand tools, power tools, TOP COAT REFINISHING 8 CR
Mathematics principles and techniques spe- and shop equipment. Explore air systems Covers color matching, final masking,
cific to civil engineering drafting. Includes and their design and function. surface cleaning and topcoat finishing.
technical math applications using algebraic
computations, basic engineering computa- ACT 110 ACT 156
tions, and applied trigonometry. WELDING, HEATING, PRE-PRIME PREPARATION 5 CR
& CUTTING 4 CR Explores corrosion protections and vehicle
PHYS& 121 Covers the skills of welding, heating, and refinish preparation.
Course Descriptions
GENERAL PHYSICS I 5 CR cutting as it relates to the Collision Industry.
Covers problem-solving concepts in physics ACT 157
including, vectors & motion, force, momen- ACT 115 POST-PRIME PREPARATION 5 CR
tum, work, energy, rotational motion, simple PLASTICS/SMC REPAIR 4 CR Explores final preparations, blocking and
machines, universal gravitation, matter, flu- Explore plastic, fiberglass and SMC repairs final sanding for application of topcoat.
ids, temperature and heat transfer. as they relate to the Collision Industry.
ACT 166
Prerequisites: MED 167-168 or MATH 099 SURFACE IMPERFECTIONS/
ACT 120
GLASS, TRIM, & HARDWARE 5 CR EXTERIOR TRIM 5 CR
Covers the practical skills used to repair/re- Covers paint application problem-solving,
American Sign place door locks and windows and to repair final detailing, decals, and trimming.
water leaks on car and truck bodies, interior
Language parts and door skin repair. ACT 171
PLASTIC REFINISHING 5 CR
ASL& 121 ACT 125 Covers paint shop equipment and painting
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I 5 CR INTRODUCTION TO fundamentals as it relates to plastics.
Informs students about deafness, deaf cul- METAL STRAIGHTENING 3 CR
ture, the deaf community, and American Introduces basic body panel straightening
Sign Language. Learn to communicate both
expressively and receptively in American
techniques.
Automotive
Sign Language in basic conversation
ACT 132
PANEL REPLACEMENT 6 CR
Restoration &
situations.
Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS/SLEP
Cover the fundamentals of replacing hoods, Customization–
bumpers, fenders, grilles, lids and other
placement score or successful completion of ENG 094.
bolted on panels. Finishing
ASL& 122 ACT 133 ARCF 103
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II 5 CR PANEL REPAIR 6 CR FUNDAMENTALS &
An expansion of ASL& 121 working towards Covers metal straightening fundamentals, SHOP EQUIPMENT 3 CR
mastery of American Sign Language. including proper tool usage, application of Covers shop safety, fundamentals of tool use
Course focuses on deeper insights into vo- fillers, and sanding for proper size, shape and proper use of shop equipment.
cabulary, grammar, receptive/expressive and texture.
skills and history with increased knowledge
of Deaf communities and culture.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASL& 121
ARCF 109 ARCF 166 AUT 132

WELDING & METAL SKILLS 4 CR CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY AUTOMOTIVE WELDING 4 CR
Covers welding, heating, and cutting tech- DESIGN & INSTALLATION 3 CR Provides the knowledge and skill for industry
niques using MIG and Oxyacetylene Explores upholstery design & installation as standard requirements in welding, brazing,
equipment. Students will learn safe han- it relates to the students’ project work. and soldering within the automotive indus-
dling and correct metal forming techniques try. Also included in the course is instruction
of sheet metal. ARCF 167 in oxygen/acetylene and wire feed welding.
CUSTOM PAINT APPLICATION 3 CR Prerequisites: Must have required textbooks,
ARCF 114 Covers application of custom masking, top- coveralls, and eye protection.
BASIC REPAIRS & ASSEMBLY 8 CR coat shading and graphics.
Covers basic repair and assembly procedures AUT 147
for bolt on body components. ARCF 168 AUTOMOTIVE BRAKES 6 CR
APPLIED METAL SKILLS 3 CR Theory and troubleshooting of hydraulic
ARCF 119 Covers application of previously acquired systems, disc brake systems, drum brake
CUSTOM FABRICATION 6 CR metal skills as they relate to the students systems, power booster systems, and anti-
Explores basic customizing techniques used project work. lock brake systems.
on original factory parts, as well as fabrica- Prerequisites: Must successfully complete AUT
tion of custom parts. ARCF 200
VEHICLE ASSESSMENT 7 CR 120 and have required tools and textbooks.
ARCF 124 Designed for assessment of vehicle’s me- AUT 149
REFINISHING EQUIPMENT 4 CR chanical and cosmetic condition. Develop a AUTOMOTIVE BRAKES,
Explores refinishing equipment use and plan for restoration or preservation of a ve- SUSPENSION, STEERING,
maintenance. hicle’s historical significance. Use historical & WHEEL ALIGNMENT 7 CR
data as well as mechanical and cosmetic Theory and troubleshooting of front suspen-
ARCF 129 condition to develop a complete assessment
REFINISH PREPARATION 7 CR sion systems, steering systems, rear suspen-
of a vehicle for it’s historical, financial, or sion systems, and computer controlled
Explores corrosion protection and vehicle ownership notoriety value.
refinish preparation. systems. This course will also cover basic
ARCF 210 wheel alignment including two- and four-
ARCF 134 VEHICLE RESEARCH wheel alignment.
CUSTOM REFINISHING 6 CR TECHNIQUES 7 CR Prerequisites: Must successfully complete AUT
Covers top coat, clear coat, and custom Research vehicles history, build rates, 120, AUT 147, and have required tools and
refinishing. explore options and research designers. Use textbooks.
ARCF 141
the Internet, library, and other resources to AUT 156
SURFACE IMPERFECTIONS/ produce a capstone research project that AUTOMOTIVE BRAKES,
SHOW & SHINE 4 CR includes a class presentation with a story SUSPENSION, STEERING,
board and/or PowerPoint presentation.
Course Descriptions
Covers paint application problem solving & WHEEL ALIGNMENT LAB 5 CR

and show detailing. ARCF 220 Repair automotive brakes, steering, and
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 5 CR suspension systems by applying knowledge
ARCF 149 attained in required courses. This is a hands-
CUSTOM SEAT UPHOLSTERY 7 CR Diagnose and maintain a vehicle’s mechani-
cal and cosmetic condition. Perform me- on class, utilizing live projects.
Introduces custom interior upholstering. Prerequisites: Must successfully complete AUT
chanical and cosmetic maintenance in order
to complete assessment of vehicle. 120, 147, 149 and have required tools and
ARCF 154
textbooks.
AUTOMOTIVE RESTORATION
& CUSTOMIZATION AUT 174
FINISHING LAB 9 CR
Finish projects and competencies in restora- Automotive ENGINE MINOR
MECHANICAL REPAIR 6 CR
tion and/or customizing. Technician Diagnose and repair general engine me-
chanical, lubrication, and cooling system
ARCF 156
AUT 120 problems. Upon completion of this course,
CUSTOM HEADLINER &
AUTOMOTIVE BASICS 2 CR the student will be familiar with the termi-
SIDE PANEL UPHOLSTERY 5 CR
Provides information on basic shop safety, nology, basic theory, diagnostics and minor
Fabricate and install custom upholstering of
hazardous material handling, industry engine mechanical service and repair
doors, quarter panel trim, and headliners.
trends and opportunities, tools and fasteners. procedures.
ARCF 161 Upon completion of this course, the student Prerequisites: Must successfully complete AUT
CUSTOM CARPET will be familiar with safety, hazardous mate- 120 and have required tools and textbooks.
FABRICATION & rial handling and disposal procedures, the
INSTALLATION 5 CR future of the industry and employment po-
Fabricate and install custom carpet and tential. The student will also be familiar with
other automotive floor coverings. automotive tools, fasteners and their usage.
Prerequisites: Must have required textbooks,
ARCF 164 coveralls, and eye protection.
CUSTOM GLASS PATTERNING
& INSTALLATION 4 CR
Covers patterning and installation of custom
automotive glass.
AUT 175 AUT 223 AUT 247

ENGINE MAJOR AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS 7 CR
MECHANICAL REPAIR 7 CR FUEL SYSTEMS 7 CR This course provides the student with the
Diagnose and repair engine blocks, heads, Diagnose and repair fuel management sys- knowledge and skills to competently repair
and valve trains. Upon completion of this tems. Upon completion of this course, the automatic transmissions. Upon completion
course, the student will be familiar with the student will be familiar with the terminology, of the course, the student will be familiar
terminology, basic theory, diagnostics, and basic theory, diagnostic, and repair proce- with the terminology, basic theory, diagnos-
removal and installation procedures to suc- dures used on automobiles and light trucks. tics, maintenance, and repair of automobile/
cessfully diagnose and repair automobiles Prerequisites: Must successfully complete courses light truck automatic transmissions.
and light truck engines. AUT 120, 174, 175, 178 203, 209, 217, and must Prerequisites: Must successfully complete AUT
Prerequisites: Must have successfully completed have required tools and textbooks. 120 and have required tools and textbooks.
AUT 120, 174 and have required tools and
textbooks. AUT 236 AUT 250
AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES 7 CR
AUT 178 EMISSIONS SYSTEMS 7 CR This course provides the student with the
ENGINE MECHANICAL LAB 3 CR Diagnose and repair emissions control sys- knowledge and skills to competently repair
Repair engine components by applying tems. Upon completion of this course, the automatic transaxles. Upon completion of the
knowledge attainted in required courses. student will be familiar with the terminology, course, the student will be familiar with the
This is a hands-on class, utilizing live proj- basic theory, diagnostic, and repair proce- terminology, basic theory, diagnostics, main-
ects. Upon completion of this course, the dures used on automobiles and light trucks. tenance, and repair of automobile transaxles.
student will be familiar with diagnosis, main- Prerequisites: Must successfully complete courses Prerequisites: Must successfully complete AUT
tenance, and repair of automobiles and light AUT 120, 174, 175, 178, 203, 209, 217, 223 and 120, AUT 247 and have required tools and
truck engines. have required tools and textbooks. textbooks.
Prerequisites: Must have successfully completed
AUT 120, 174,175 and have required tools and AUT 239 AUT 251
textbooks. AUTOMOTIVE CLUTCHES AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/
& MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS 9 CR TRANSAXLE LAB 4 CR
AUT 203 Provides student with the knowledge and This course is designed to teach the student
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 11 CR skills to competently repair automotive to competently repair automatic transmis-
Diagnose and repair automotive electrical clutches and manual transmissions/transax- sion/transaxle assemblies by applying knowl-
systems and basic application of computer- les. Upon completion of the course, the stu- edge attained in required courses. This is a
ized electronic control systems. Upon com- dent will be familiar with the terminology, hands-on class, utilizing live projects. Upon
pletion of this course, the student will be basic theory, diagnostics, maintenance, and completion of this course, the student will be
familiar with the terminology, basic theory, repair of automobile/light truck clutches familiar with diagnosis, maintenance, and
diagnostics, removal, and installation proce- and manual transmissions/transaxles. repair of automobile/light truck drive trains
dures used on automobiles and light trucks. by applying academic knowledge to “hands-
Course Descriptions
Prerequisites: Must successfully complete AUT
Prerequisites: Must successfully complete AUT 120 and have required tools and textbooks. on” projects.
120 and have required tools and textbooks. Prerequisites: Must successfully complete courses
AUT 243 AUT 120, 247, 250, and must have required tools
AUT 209 AUTOMOTIVE AXLES, and textbooks prior to entering this course.
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS 7 CR DRIVELINES, DIFFERENTIALS
Diagnose and repair automotive electronic & TRANSFER CASES 6 CR AUT 255
systems and basic application of computer- Provides the student with the knowledge and AUTOMOTIVE AIR -
ized electronic control systems. Upon com- skills to competently repair automotive ax- CONDITIONING, HEATING,
pletion of this course, the student will be les, drivelines, differentials and transfer cas- & VENTILATION 6 CR
familiar with the terminology, basic theory, es. Upon completion of the course, the Theory, troubleshooting, and repair of auto-
diagnostics, removal, and installation proce- student will be familiar with the terminology, motive air-conditioning systems, heating
dures used on automobiles and light trucks. basic theory, diagnostics, maintenance and systems, and ventilation systems. Also covers
Prerequisites: Must successfully complete AUT repair of automobile/light truck axles, driv- recovery and recycling of both R-12 and R-
120, 203 and must have required tools and elines, differentials, and transfer cases. 134A refrigerants.
textbooks. Prerequisites: Must successfully complete AUT Prerequisites: Must successfully complete AUT
120, AUT 239 and have required tools and 120, 203, 209, and have required tools and
AUT 217 textbooks. textbooks.
AUTOMOTIVE
IGNITION SYSTEMS 7 CR AUT 246 AUT 295
Diagnose and repair electronic and com- MANUAL DRIVE TRAINS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING/
puter controlled automotive ignition systems. & AXLES LAB 4 CR WORK BASED LEARNING 1-12 CR
Upon completion of this course, the student This course is designed to teach the student Provides advanced students with realistic
will be familiar with the terminology, basic to competently repair drive train components training at work site. Dates and times will be
theory, diagnostic, and repair procedures by applying knowledge attained in required determined.
used on automobiles and light trucks. courses. This is a hands-on class, utilizing Prerequisites: Instructor permission required.
Prerequisites: Must successfully complete courses live projects. Upon completion of this course,
AUT 120, 174, 175, 178, 203,209 and must have the student will be familiar with diagnosis,
required tools and textbooks. maintenance, and repair of automobile/
light truck manual drive trains.
Prerequisites: Must successfully complete courses
AUT 120, 239, 243 and must have required tools
and textbooks.
AUG 118 AUG 140

Automotive HEADLINERS I 6 CR CONVERTIBLE TOPS II 5 CR
Perform to a required standard in the re- Perform to a required standard in the instal-
Upholstery & moval, repair and installation of hard shell lation of convertible tops.
Glass Technician headliners. Prerequisite: AUG 104, 137
Prerequisite: AUG 104
AUG 201
AUG 103
INTRODUCTION AUG 122 INTERIOR UPHOLSTERING
TO AUTOMOTIVE HEADLINERS II 4 CR – ADVANCED BENCH SEATS 4-6 CR
UPHOLSTERY & GLASS I 4 CR Perform to a required standard in the remov- Develops skills in advanced and/or special-
Perform to a required standard in the follow- al, repair and installation of bow headliners. ized techniques in building bench seats.
ing skill areas: school policies, departmental Prerequisite: AUG 104, 118 Prerequisite: Advanced standing with instructor’s
permission.
practice and procedures, sewing machine AUG 123
technology, and acceptable business practice. VINYL TOPS I 4 CR AUG 203
AUG 104 Perform to a required standard in remov- INTERIOR UPHOLSTERING
INTRODUCTION ing a vinyl top and preparing a roof for a – ADVANCED BUCKET SEATS 4-6 CR
TO AUTOMOTIVE replacement top. Develops skills in advanced and/or special-
UPHOLSTERY & GLASS II 4 CR Prerequisite: AUG 104 ized techniques in building bucket seats.
Perform to a required standard in the fol- Prerequisite: Advanced standing with instructor’s
lowing skill areas: sewing, hand tools and AUG 124 permission.
shop equipment, fabrics and materials, and VINYL TOPS II 4 CR
Perform to a required standard in the order- AUG 205
measuring and estimating.
ing or fabrication and installation of vinyl INTERIOR UPHOLSTERING
tops. – ADVANCED PANELS 4-6 CR
AUG 107 Prerequisite: AUG 104, 123 Develops skills in advanced and/or special-
INTERIOR UPHOLSTERING ized techniques in constructing door and
–BENCH SEATS I 5 CR AUG 129 quarter panels.
Perform to a required standard in removal CARPETS I 6 CR Prerequisite: Advanced standing with instructor’s
of a bench seat, preparing it for upholstery, Perform to a required standard in remov- permission.
and creating a pattern. ing carpets and preparing floor for carpet
installation. AUG 207
Prerequisite: AUG 104 SPECIAL PROJECTS 4-6 CR
AUG 111 Develops skills in advanced and/or special-
INTERIOR UPHOLSTERING AUG 130 ized techniques. Student will have the op-
–BENCH SEATS II 5 CR CARPETS II 6 CR portunity to apply knowledge to projects of
Perform to a required standard in the plan-
Course Descriptions
Perform to a required standard in bench seat personal interest, as assigned, and/or job
and headrest fabrication and re-installation. ning, fabricating, binding, fitting, and in- shadowing.
Prerequisite: AUG 104, 107 stalling carpet. Prerequisite: Advanced standing with instructor’s
Prerequisite: AUG 104, 129 permission.
AUG 112
INTERIOR UPHOLSTERING AUG 131
–BUCKET SEATS I 4 CR GLASS (AUTO & FLAT) 4 CR
Perform to a required standard in removal Perform to a required standard in glass re- Aviation
of bucket seats, preparing them for uphol-
stery, and creating a pattern.
moval, ordering, patterning and cutting of
glass (auto and flat). Maintenance
Prerequisite: AUG 104 Prerequisite: AUG 104 Technician
AUG 114 AUG 134
AMT 104
INTERIOR UPHOLSTERING BOAT SEATS I 4 CR
Perform to a required standard in the proper BASIC MATHEMATICS,
–BUCKET SEATS II 5 CR
layout, patterning, and fabricating of boat BASIC PHYSICS, & WEIGHT
Perform to a required standard in bucket seat
seats. & BALANCE 5 CR
and headrest fabrication and re-installation.
Perform all of the mathematical computa-
Prerequisite: AUG 104, 112 Prerequisite: AUG 104
tions required in the Aviation Maintenance
AUG 115 AUG 135 Technician curriculum. Understand the sci-
INTERIOR UPHOLSTERING BOAT SEATS II 4 CR entific principles that apply to the operation
– DOOR & QUARTER PANELS I 5 CR Perform to a required standard in repairing, of aircraft, engines and the equipment that
Perform to a required standard in interior fitting and installation of boat seats. the aviation maintenance technician will be
upholstering, creating patterns, fabricating Prerequisite: AUG 104, 134 in daily contact with. Develop a comprehen-
quarter panels and removing sun visors. sive understanding of the importance of
Prerequisite: AUG 104 AUG 137 weight and balance to aircraft safety, and
CONVERTIBLE TOPS I 5 CR make all of the required calculations for
AUG 116 Perform to a required standard in repairing weight and balance checks, equipment
INTERIOR UPHOLSTERING convertible tops, disassembling tops and changes, extreme loading checks and the
– DOOR & QUARTER PANELS II 5 CR fabricating top pads. addition of ballast.
Perform to a required standard in upholster- Prerequisite: AUG 104
ing interior doors, patterning and fabricating
sun visors, and re-installing interiors.
Prerequisite: AUG 104, 115
AMT 109 AMT 131 AMT 140

BASIC ELECTRICITY 4 CR WOOD STRUCTURES, AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR 3 CR
Direct current circuits, series and parallel COVERINGS, & AIRCRAFT Inspection, checking, servicing, and repair
circuit arrangements and their application, FINISHES 3 CR of landing gear retraction systems, shock
understanding the relationship of voltage, Covers wood aircraft construction, repair, struts, brakes, wheels, tires, and steering
current, resistance, and power, calculating and inspection; selection, application, in- systems.
and measuring these values, and understand spection, testing, and repair of aircraft
the operation of the multimeter and its use in fabric and fiberglass covering materials; AMT 141
troubleshooting. types of aircraft protective coatings, trim HYDRAULIC & PNEUMATIC
applications, markings, finish problems POWER SYSTEMS 3 CR
AMT 116 and the inspection of finishes. Inspection, checking, servicing, troubleshoot-
AIRCRAFT DRAWINGS, CLEANING & ing, and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic
CORROSION CONTROL, GROUND AMT 133 power systems and components. Identifica-
OPERATIONS & SERVICING, AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEMS, tion and selection of hydraulic fluids.
& FLUID LINES & FITTINGS 5 CR ICE & RAIN CONTROL SYSTEMS,
Sketch aircraft repairs and alterations and & FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS 4 CR AMT 142
understand information presented on typi- Covers principles of operation and configu- HANGAR OPERATIONS
cal aircraft blueprints, graphs and charts. ration of warning systems, electrical brake & MAINTENANCE
Recognize types of corrosion and know their controls, anti-skid systems, and landing gear (NOT FAA APPROVED) 3 CR
causes, identify and use the proper materials position indicating and warning systems; Perform maintenance on items of shop
and processes to remove corrosion byprod- effects of ice and rain on aircraft during op- equipment used in the day to day operation
ucts, treat corroded areas and apply proper erations in inclement weather, the equipment of the aircraft maintenance hangar, cali-
protection. Gain a thorough understanding and materials used to counter ice and rain, brate precision tools as needed, and assist in
of the importance of safe ground handling and the maintenance of this equipment; repair station operations.
procedures, aircraft movement and storage components and operation of fire detection NOTE: Offered during winter quarters.
and identify aviation fuels. Identify fluid line and extinguishing equipment, and smoke
AMT 143
components, fabricate rigid and flexible fluid and toxic gas detection systems.
AIRFRAME ELECTRICAL
lines, and properly install fluid lines on
AMT 135 SYSTEMS 5 CR
aircraft.
SHEET METAL STRUCTURES 4 CR Operation of AC and DC electrical systems
AMT 119 Inspection and repair of all types of sheet used on large and small aircraft, generating
MATERIALS & PROCESSES 5 CR metal. Information regarding the fabrica- and starting systems, AC and DC electric
Identification and selection of non-destruc- tion, construction, and repair of sheet metal motors, wiring, controls, switches, indica-
tive testing methods. Dye-penetrant, eddy aircraft structures. tors, and protective devices, and constant
current, ultra-sound, and magnetic particle speed and integrated drive generators.
inspections. Basic heat-treated processes. AMT 136
Course Descriptions
WELDING, POSITION AMT 144
Aircraft hardware and materials. Inspect
& WARNING SYSTEMS 3 CR ENGINE ELECTRICAL
and check welds. Perform precision
Principles regarding the fabrication, con- SYSTEMS 5 CR
measurements.
struction, and repair of welded aircraft Develop an understanding of the operation
AMT 125 structures. Principles of operation of speed of generators, alternators, DC motors, and
ADVANCED ELECTRICITY 4 CR and configuration warning systems, electri- AC motors, and their repair and overhaul.
Understand the effect of resistance, capaci- cal brake controls, anti-skid systems, and Learn the special requirements of electrical
tance, and inductance in AC circuits, and landing gear position indicating and warn- components operating in high temperature
understand transformers. Basic semi-con- ing systems. areas and how to install wiring, controls,
ductor devices (diodes and transistors), and switches, and indicators and protect them
be able to explain their function in simple AMT 137 from its effects.
circuits. NON-METALLIC STRUCTURES 4 CR
Covers inspection and repair of all types of AMT 145
AMT 127 non-metallic and composite structures in- CABIN ATMOSPHERE
MAINTENANCE FORMS & RECORDS, cluding transparent plastic enclosures and CONTROL SYSTEMS 3 CR
PUBLICATIONS, & MECHANICS interiors. Physiological aspects of flight. Inspection and
PRIVILEGES & LIMITATIONS 4 CR maintenance of oxygen, pressurization, heat-
Maintenance records and entries. Mainte- AMT 138 ing, cooling, and air conditioning systems.
nance forms, records, and inspection reports. AIRCRAFT INSPECTIONS 4 CR
Lecture, demonstration, and practical ap- AMT 146
Reading, comprehension, and application of
plication are used to train the student in the AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENT,
information in FAA and manufacturers
methods and techniques of all phases of air- COMMUNICATION &
maintenance specifications, data sheets,
craft inspections, federal aviation regula- NAVIGATION SYSTEMS 3 CR
manuals, publications and related Federal
tions, maintenance record entries, and Principles of operation of common aircraft
Aviation Regulations, Airworthiness direc-
disposition of those records. instruments. Air or vacuum driven gyros
tives, and advisory material. Mechanic
and pilot-static systems and static system
privileges within the limitations prescribed AMT 139 leak tests. Operating principles of common
by FAR Part 65. ASSEMBLY & RIGGING 4 CR avionics equipment, antennas, autopilots,
Covers basic information regarding the as- servos, approach coupling systems, inter-
sembly of aircraft, components, rigging of all phones and static discharge devices, and
flight control surfaces, balancing and inspec- ground proximity warning systems. Inspec-
tion of flight controls, alignment of aircraft tion and repair of antennas and electronic
structures, and jacking of aircraft. equipment.
AMT 208 AMT 219 AMT 229

HELICOPTER OPERATIONS ENGINE LUBRICATION PROPELLERS &
& MAINTENANCE PRACTICES 4 CR SYSTEMS 4 CR FAA FINAL TESTING 4 CR
Covers history, operations, regulations, pub- Covers the components of and the operation Propellers consist of the theory of operation
lications, records, special use equipment, of engine lubrication systems. Introduction and nomenclature. Propeller controls and
and basic maintenance fundamentals, as to the requirements and characteristics of instrumentation. Fixed pitch, controllable
they relate to rotorcraft. engine lubricants and lubrication systems. pitch, constant speed, and feathering propel-
lers. Governors, anti-ice, phasing and syn-
AMT 210 AMT 221 chronization systems. Inspection,
BASIC ROTOR SYSTEMS ENGINE INSTRUMENT maintenance, and repairs to propellers and
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR 4 CR SYSTEMS 4 CR related systems. Familiarization of unducted
Covers history of rotorcraft and principles of Covers the theory and principal of operation fan engines. Included at the end of the
flight; types and function of rotor systems; of electrical and mechanical fluid rate of course, 6 hours devoted to preparation for
overhaul of rotor hub assemblies; installation flow indicating systems, and electrical and FAA certification examinations. FAA writ-
and static balancing of rotors; types and mechanical temperature, pressure, and ten examinations are accomplished at an
function of anti-torque control systems; in- RPM indicating systems. FAA Designated Written Examination Cen-
spection of rotor blades using manufactur- ter. After successful completion of written
ers’ data. AMT 224
POWERPLANT RECIPROCATING examinations, students must pass an Oral
AMT 212 ENGINE THEORY 6 CR and Practical Examination administered by
ADVANCED ROTOR SYSTEMS Reciprocating engine theory consists of the an FAA Designated Mechanics Examiner
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR 4 CR history of aircraft engines, principles of en- (DME). Students are charged a fee for these
Covers vibration analysis; installation and ergy transformation, theory of operation, examinations administered by FAA desig-
dynamic balancing of rotor systems; tracking engine requirements and configuration, and nated examiners and centers. Note: Fees for
of helicopter rotor blades; principles of heli- overhaul of horizontally opposed engines. theses examinations are not included in the
copter auto-rotation and adjustment of auto- college tuition or lab fees.
rotation RPM for power off operations. AMT 225
AMT 231
POWERPLANT MAINTENANCE
AMT 215 & OPERATION 6 CR ENGINE INSPECTION 4 CR
HELICOPTER SYSTEMS 4 CR Powerplant maintenance and operation Engine inspection consists of detailed work
Covers helicopter powerplants and controls; consists of theory of operation, engine re- with the Federal Aviation Regulations, types
fuel systems, turbine fuels, and fuel system quirements and configuration, and installa- of inspections, conformance to type certifi-
components; oil systems and types of oils; tion, troubleshooting and removal of cate data sheets and major alterations, air-
mechanical drives, clutches, drive shafts, horizontally opposed engines. worthiness directives, and maintenance
freewheeling units, and transmissions; flight record entries.
controls, hydraulic, and instrument systems; AMT 226
AMT 233
ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM
Course Descriptions
rotor rpm, engine out and, master caution ENGINE IGNITION

and warning systems; electrical systems, Ni- & FIRE PROTECTION 1 CR
Fuel systems and fire protection consists of & STARTING SYSTEMS 4 CR
cad batteries, and starter generators; fuse- Covers the operation, maintenance, and
lage structures, and landing gear. transformation of energy, chemistry of com-
bustion and thermal efficiency of fuel air overhaul of magnetos and ignition, harness-
AMT 217 mixtures. Fire protection covers the compo- es, the inspection, servicing, troubleshoot-
FAA TESTING & nents and the operation of fire detection and ing, and repair of reciprocating and turbine
TURBINE ENGINES 7 CR extinguishing equipment. engine ignition system, components and
Covers preparation for and completion of turbine engine electrical and pneumatic
FAA certification examinations. FAA writ- AMT 228 starting systems.
ten examinations are accomplished outside ENGINE FUEL
AMT 235
of CPTC at a FAA Designated Written & METERING SYSTEMS 5 CR
Fuel metering consists of the principles of INDUCTION, AIRFLOW,
Examination Center. After successful com- COOLING, & EXHAUST
pletion of written examinations, students fuel metering for float carbs, pressure carb,
fuel injection, and detonate injection, tur- SYSTEMS 3 CR
must pass an oral and practical examina- Includes maintenance of carburetor, fuel in-
tion administered by an FAA Designated bine fuel controls and electronic engine fuel
controls. jected, naturally aspirated, turbo-charged,
Maintenance Examiner (DME). Students and supercharged induction systems. Main-
are charged a fee for these examinations. tenance of ice and rain control systems.
Note: Fees for these examinations are not included Principles of air cooled engines and prob-
in the college tuition or lab fees. The remaining 120 lems that can occur with an air cooled en-
hours of training concentrate on turbine engines to gine. History and development of exhaust
include: the history, different types, and theory of systems, and its function to safely remove
operation of turbine engines. The Brayton cycle,
exhaust gasses. Description, inspection,
Bernoulli’s theory, and turbine engine air flow
maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of
characteristics. The theory of operation of different
exhaust systems components. Principle of
types of compressors, combustion chamber,
turbines, turbine stator vanes (nozzles), and exhaust
operation of turbine engine reversing sys-
sections maintenance of turbine engines to include; tems, and power recovery turbines.
turbine engine removal, overhaul, inspection, and
repair procedures. Installation of turbine engines,
adjustments, troubleshooting, test and check run
procedures; regulations, publications, and records
for turbine engines.
AMT 239 BARBR 155 BIOL& 242

ADVANCED HANGAR STATE BOARD PRACTICAL ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II 5 CR
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE PREPARATION 2 CR Provides students with the second course -
(NOT FAA APPROVED) 3 CR Provides preparation for the state board of the two quarter study of body structure
Advanced hangar operations and mainte- practical exam. and related physiology on cellular through
nance is designed for the students currently Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO system levels. Includes an in-depth study of
enrolled in the helicopter and powerplant 124, COSMO 133, BARBR 145, BARBR 150, body organization and physiological pro-
classes. It includes servicing and repair of COSMO 160, COSMO 178. cesses of cardiovascular lymphatic - includes
shop equipment, calibration of precision immunology, respiratory, digestive - in-
tools, and assisting in the repair station BARBR 160 cludes metabolism, excretory, reproductive
operations. STATE BOARD WRITTEN and endocrine systems. Laboratory compo-
Note: This course work is only offered during the TEST REVIEW 4 CR nent included.
winter quarters. Provides preparation for the state board Prerequisites: Successful completion of BIOL&
written exam. 241 or grade of C or 2.0 or better
ACM 120 Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO
Composite Fabrication 4 Cr. 111, COSMO 114, COSMO 119, COSMO 124, BIOL& 260
Learn manufacturing methods and process- COSMO 133, COSMO 178. MICROBIOLOGY 5 CR
es commonly utilized for the fabrication of Provides students with the content of diver-
composite materials. Instruction includes BARBR 180 sity, structure, and physiology of beneficial
material choices, fabrication techniques, REALISTIC TRAINING 3 CR and harmful microbes. Laboratory practice
material handling, and safety procedures. Provides students realistic job experiences in identification of microbial species through
including salon ecology, trichology, styling, culturing, staining, and biochemical testing.
ACM 125 beard and mustache trimming. Includes laboratory.
Composite Assembly 4 Cr. Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO Prerequisites: BIOL 118 with a grade of C or 2.0
Identify and utilize appropriate materials 111. COSMO 114, COSMO 119, COSMO 124, or better and CHEM 100 with a grade of C or2.0 or
and processes to assemble structures made COSMO 133, BARBR 145, BARBR 150, COSMO better.
of composite materials. Includes the lay-up, 160, COSMO 178
vacuum bagging, and cure processing of wet
laminating techniques and preimpregnated
materials. Biology Business
ACM 130
BIOL 100 BUS& 201
Composite Repair 4 Cr.
BIOLOGY FOR NON-MAJORS 5 CR BUSINESS LAW 5 CR
Inspect, test, and repair composite struc-
Explores how life expresses itself from a Introduces students to Business law as it ap-
tures. This course explains how imperfec-
cellular and molecular level in an online plies to the business world through the Uni-
tions affect composite properties and provides
Course Descriptions
approach that will help the student better form Commercial Code. Examines legal
hands-on training for the repair of defects.
understand the many current biological institutions and processes, legal reasoning,
issues such as cancer, genetic disease, and the interaction of law and business.
evolution, and human impact on the Laws pertaining to business contracts, sales,
Barber environment. Other related issues including bailments, commercial paper, employment,
stem cell research, genetic manipulation of agency, business organization, insurance
BARBR 145 embryos and genetically modified crops and property are reviewed.
ADVANCED MEN’S will be addressed. Laboratory component Prerequisite: ACTG 115 or instructor approval.
SCULPTURE 5 CR included.
Provides the scientific approach to men’s
BIOL 118
hair sculpture, staring with the basic con-
cepts and continuing through intermediate
HUMAN ANATOMY Business Support
and advanced techniques. Trichology and
& PHYSIOLOGY 5 CR
An in depth approach to body systems em-
Services
all related infection control and safety pro-
phasizing the relationship between struc-
cedures will be emphasized. CAS 105
ture and functions. A nonlaboratory course
Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO 133.
appropriate for non-science majors or for KEYBOARDING 3 CR
students beginning study in life sciences. Students will use computers to develop touch
BARBR 150 control and proper keyboarding techniques
ADVANCED LADIES’ Prerequisites: Appropriate COMPASS/SLEP
placement score or Instructor permission.
and will be introduced to basic word pro-
SCULPTURE 4 CR cessing functions.
Provides a scientific approach to ladies’ hair
BIOL& 241
sculpture. Starting with basic concepts, this CAS 110
ANATOMY
class progresses through intermediate and INTRODUCTION
& PHYSIOLOGY I 5 CR
advanced design techniques, appropriate TO OUTLOOK 1 CR
Provides students with the first course - of
terminology and related infection control/ Utilize Microsoft Outlook to manage e-mail,
the two-quarter study of body structure and
safety. schedules, contacts, and notes. Emphasizes
related physiology on cellular through sys-
Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO 133. tem levels. Includes an in-depth study of the Microsoft Office Specialist competencies.
cells and tissues; integumentary, skeletal,
muscular, nervous and sensory systems.
Laboratory component included.
Prerequisites: BIOL 118 with a grade of C or 2.0
or better and CHEM 100 with a grade of C or2.0 or
better.
CAS 115 CAS 150 OFCT 110

INTRODUCTION ACCESS I 2 CR KEY BOARDING MASTERY 1 CR
TO COMPUTING 3 CR Develop basic relational databases as you Students will use computers to develop touch
Explore personal computer concepts from a create, edit, format, and print tables, queries, control and proper keyboarding techniques
user’s perspective. In this introductory forms, and reports. Copy records and import and will build keyboarding skill improving
course, learn computer terminology; run tables from another Access database. Define both speed and accuracy.
programs; save, retrieve, and search for files; field properties and create relationships.
use help; and perform computer mainte- Run, sort, and filter queries. Use comparison OFCT 126
nance. Develop basic skills in word process- and logical operators, and perform calcula- BUSINESS ENGLISH I 6 CR
ing, Internet, e-mail, and PowerPoint. tions. Explore the basics of creating a cohe- Includes a step-by-step review of grammar,
sive database. punctuation, sentence structure, spelling,
CAS 120 and vocabulary. Practice will consist of
WORD I 2 CR CAS 155 proofreading realistic business documents
Utilize beginning word processing tech- ACCESS II 4 CR and paragraphs on business-related subjects.
niques while creating and editing business Expand your database knowledge in this Writing applications will be addressed. This
documents. Create tables, columns, Web project-based class. Create action queries to course should be completed prior to enroll-
pages, envelopes, and mailing labels. Work modify your data. Design custom forms and ing in ENGL& 101.
with special features to track and review reports. Use advanced join properties to
changes and compare documents. link tables. Integrate Access with the Web OFCT 131
and import and export information. Create BUSINESS ENGLISH II 6 CR
CAS 125 macros and design menu pages (switch- Continuation of English I and includes the
WORD II 3 CR boards). Determine what is needed for a use of capitalization, number and word usage,
Explore advanced word processing with good database design. and creating paragraphs used in business
Microsoft Word. Perform mail merges; Prerequisite: CAS 150. correspondence. This course should be
create styles; use advanced graphics tools; completed prior to enrolling in ENGL& 101.
create basic forms with formulas; and utilize CAS 160 Prerequisite: OFCT 126
advanced report functions including indexes. ADVANCED OFFICE
Create macros and modify the Word APPLICATIONS 5 CR OFCT 135
environment. Use your Office experience to learn the en- BUSINESS TERMINOLOGY I 1 CR
Prerequisite: CAS 120 vironment of alternate Office versions. Ap- Covers developing a business vocabulary,
ply your existing Microsoft Word, Excel, utilizing a dictionary, thesaurus, and other
CAS 130 PowerPoint, and Access 2003 skills to create references, and applying spelling and hy-
EXCEL I 3 CR advanced Office projects. phenation rules.
Create and analyze professionally formatted Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent
spreadsheets. Enter data, formulas, and OFCT 140
enrollment in CAS 125, CAS 135, CAS 140, CAS
functions. Create charts and insert graphics. BUSINESS TERMINOLOGY II 1 CR
145, CAS 155, or instructor permission.
Continuation coverage of developing a
Course Descriptions
Sort and filter lists.

Prerequisite: Math 82 skills preferred. CAS 165 business vocabulary, utilizing a dictionary,
INTERNET thesaurus, and other references, and apply-
CAS 135 RESEARCH PROJECT 3 CR ing spelling and hyphenation rules.
EXCEL II 3 CR Explore advanced Internet topics. Utilize Prerequisite: OFCT 135
Use advanced spreadsheet features and the Internet to research topics and prepare
functions to analyze and project data. Learn OFCT 145
reports.
how to use what-if analysis tools such as BUSINESS TERMINOLOGY III 1 CR
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent
scenarios and solver. Create macros; validate Continuation coverage of developing a
enrollment in CAS 125, CAS 135, CAS 140, CAS
data; link worksheets/books; use pivot tables; business vocabulary, utilizing a dictionary,
145, CAS 155, or instructor permission.
find errors; and share, merge, and protect thesaurus, and other references, and apply-
workbooks. CAS 180 ing spelling and hyphenation rules.
Prerequisite: CAS 130. VISTA OPERATING SYSTEM 2 CR Prerequisite: OFCT 140
Explore the Vista Operating system as you
CAS 140 utilize the old and new functions available OFCT 150
POWERPOINT 2 CR with this computer operating system. BUSINESS PROCEDURES I 2 CR
Create professionally formatted presenta- Covers topics such as professional ethics;
tions that include animation and transitions. enrollment in CAS 125, CAS 135, CAS 140, CAS
personal safety, including ergonomics and
Insert and format charts, graphics, dia- 145, CAS 155. environmental concerns; communication
grams, and pictures. Save presentations for techniques, prioritization of work; and
various delivery options including Web OFCT 108 learning styles.
pages. Outlook for the
Office Professional 1 CR OFCT 155
CAS 145 Explore advanced Microsoft Outlook con- BUSINESS PROCEDURES II 2 CR
PUBLISHER 5 CR cepts utilized by office professionals. Assign Explore business procedures covering topics
Explore desktop publishing in this project- delegates and share calendars. Create rules relevant to today’s office environment. Re-
based class. Create and edit flyers, newslet- and alerts. Manage Outlook accounts. search and present a business procedural
ters, brochures, logos, calendars, Web pages, Prerequisite: CAS 110.
topic. Demonstrate personal development
and various business publications. Use mail and increase student responsibility.
merge to create letters and labels. Use tools Prerequisite: Completion of OFCT 150 and
to edit text, colors, graphic design objects, enrollment in at least the fourth quarter of program.
and logos. Prepare files for commercial
printing.
OFCT 162 OFCT 206

ELECTRONIC MATH I 1 CR BUSINESS PROCEDURES III 3 CR Chemistry
Covers business math applications to include Introduce skills necessary for effective
payroll, percents, discounts, invoices, and management of an office such as under- CHEM 161
the metric system using the keyboard func- standing the office environment, assessing General Chemistry
tions and the touch method of electronic the pros and cons of different management with Lab I 5 CR
calculator operation. styles, evaluating and delegating workloads, Course covers methods and measurements
handling financial tasks, and leadership including significant figures and scientific
OFCT 163 techniques. Continues the professional de- notation, states of matter, atomic structure,
ELECTRONIC MATH II 1 CR velopment of the student. the periodic table, ionic and covalent bond-
Introduces stocks and bonds and calculating Prerequisite: Completion of OFCT 155 and ing, and calculations and chemical equations
interest, installment buying, prorating, and enrollment in the last quarter of the Business including the mole.
using the metric system as a continuation of Support Services degree.
math applications. CHEM 162
Prerequisite: OFCT 162 OFCT 226 General Chemistry
ADVANCED WORD FOR with Lab II 5CR
OFCT 165 THE OFFICE PROFESSIONAL 5 CR A continuation of General Chemistry with
FILING 2 CR Apply advanced word processing techniques instruction in properties of solutions, calcu-
Apply the most current Association of Re- creating professional reports, forms, tem- lation of solution concentrations, thermody-
cords Management and Administration plates, newsletters, brochures, and mail namics, acids and bases, oxidation and
(ARMA) rules governing alphabetic, numeri- merges. Create and manage master and reduction and radioactivity. Also the struc-
cal, geographical, and government filing sys- subdocuments including table of contents ture, properties and nomenclature of organic
tems. In addition, color-coded systems and and indexes. Automate tasks with macros. molecules are covered. The course requires
cross referencing techniques will be intro- Enhance your proofreading skills. completions of General Chemistry or ac-
duced. Students will practice the correct pro- Prerequisite: OFCT 168 ceptable equivalent.
cedures for labeling, setting up, and
maintaining files. OFCT 228
OFCT 168
APPLYING EXCEL TO
BUSINESS APPLICATIONS 4 CR
Computer
WORD APPLICATIONS FOR THE Use your Microsoft Excel skills in this Applications
OFFICE PROFESSIONAL 2 CR project-based class to solve business prob-
Create professional business documents lems. Create what-if worksheets that assist Computer Applications courses
utilizing word processing, English, and in making business decisions. Create auto- (with a CAS prefix) are listed in the
proofing skills. Enhance your proofreading mated workbooks that are user friendly. Business Support Services section
skills while editing existing documents. Link workbooks from different sources. of the course descriptions.
Create mail merge documents.
Course Descriptions
Import data from other programs. Learn
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent more about the “numbers” that support
enrollment in CAS 125 and OFCT 180, or
instructor permission.
business. Computer
OFCT 180 enrollment in CAS 135. Information
PROOFREADING 3 CR OFCT 245 Technology
Proofread documents for accuracy in gram- BUSINESS SUPPORT
mar, punctuation, spelling, number usage, SERVICES/INTERNSHIP 6 CR CIT 101
and capitalization; spot errors in business Participate in an internship related to your PROGRAMMING
documents; decide on the appropriate cor- training. The internship can be a working FUNDAMENTALS 5 CR
rection; and format the document into ac- opportunity or participation in the Business Learn to program computer solutions to
ceptable text. Support Services, a student-operated busi- real-world problems using procedural struc-
Prerequisite: OFCT 126 and OFCT 131 ness that will provide an opportunity to ex- tured design and programming techniques.
perience and participate in a realistic office Develop an understanding of the basics of
OFCT 185 programming logic and the mathematics of
environment.
JOB SEARCH SKILLS 2 CR computer programming required for algo-
Explore job search activities. Create a job Prerequisite: Enrollment in last two quarters of
program or certificate and successful completion of rithmic thinking and problem solving. Study
search portfolio. Participate in a job shadow the principles of designing, developing and
all prior courses.
experience. documenting simple procedures in a struc-
Prerequisite: Enrollment in a Computer OFCT 256 tured, modular language. The Systems De-
Applications or Business Support Services program CAPSTONE PROJECT 3 CR velopment Life Cycle (SDLC) model will be
or certificate. Word processing skills highly Culminate Business Support Services train- presented as a framework for all aspects of
recommended. ing with a research project that utilizes the this degree program, allowing introductory
acquired skills in English, Gregg Reference discussions of analysis and requirements
Manual, research, and computer applica- specification, design, development, deploy-
tions to create a thesis report and PowerPoint ment (including testing and certification)
presentation. and maintenance.
Prerequisite: Completion of or enrollment in CAS Corequisite: CIT 131 or CIT 141.
135, CAS 140, CAS 155, CAS 165, OFCT 131,
OFCT 226
CIT 150 CIT 164

CIT 105
Principles of Relational Server-Side
FUNDAMENTALS OF
Databases 5 CR Web Programming 5 CR
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 5 CR
Delve into the fundamental concepts, termi- Activate your web pages by learning how to
Explore the hardware and software compo-
nologies, methodologies, and system organi- add server-side scripting to your work. Ex-
nents of your personal computer system, as
zations of database management systems. plore the possibilities of the Common Gate-
well as its connection to the network. Com-
Develop the theoretical foundation of un- way Interface (CGI) that brings your static
parison shop, build, install, configure, up-
derstanding necessary to design, implement, (practically lifeless) web pages to life. By link-
grade, troubleshoot and repair PC
optimize, query and maintain a database ing your web page to a server-side program
compatible hardware, and the basic network
system. that generates web pages “on the fly,” you can
and the Internet into which it’s connected.
Prerequisite: none. develop dynamic web-based applications that
CIT 107 can query databases, or do just about any-
OPERATING SYSTEMS CIT 151 thing to respond to user requests.
FUNDAMENTALS 5 CR MySQL 5 CR Prerequisite: CIT 141, CIT 160.
Learn operating systems concepts, architec- Apply your understanding of relational da-
ture, and administration from the perspec- tabase theory, and gain practical experience CIT 167
tive of a new user. Install, configure, use, designing and implementing data-driven XML & Web Services 5 CR
upgrade and troubleshoot current operating business applications using MySQL in a Advance into the future of web programming
systems technologies such as Windows, client-server environment. Throughout the by discovering how to integrate HTML-ac-
UNIX and Linux. course we will identify and discuss the cessible web services in processing XML en-
MySQL adaptations, but practice the SQL capsulated data. Find out how to use XML in
CIT 141 standard. leveraging applications developed remotely
Programming Prerequisite: CIT 141, CIT 150. on the world wide web.
Fundamentals Java Lab 5 CR Prerequisite: CIT 141, CIT 160.
Practice programming computer solutions CIT 153
in Java to real-world problems using proce- SQL Server 5 CR CIT 180
dural structured design and programming Apply your understanding of relational da- Introduction to
techniques. Design, code, compile, execute tabase theory, and gain practical experience Game Programming 5 CR
and debug programs that satisfy provided designing and implementing data-driven Experience the ultimate challenge of com-
functional specifications. business applications using Microsoft SQL puter gaming: designing and creating your
Prerequisite: none. Corequisite: CIT 101.
Server in a client-server environment. own computer games. Develop an introduc-
Throughout the course we will identify and tory academic understanding of the various
CIT 142 discuss the T-SQL extensions, but practice aspects of the game development process,
Java Object-Oriented the SQL standard. while at the same time, applying basic object-
Programming i 5 CR Prerequisite: CIT 141, CIT 150. oriented programming techniques to create
Construct a foundation of procedural pro- your own tangible first product.
Course Descriptions
gramming concepts and skills requisite for CIT 161 Prerequisite: CIT 141.
professional object-oriented software devel- HTML & CSS 5 CR
opment. Use Java, a modern structured, ob- Learn basic programming and graphical CIT 185
ject-oriented language, to develop your user interface techniques for developing ef- Introduction
problem solving and algorithm formulation fective and useful web sites. Utilize Hyper- to Robotics 5 CR
skills. Text Markup Language (HTML and Project yourself into the robotic future of
Prerequisite: CIT 141.
XHTML) and Cascading Style Sheets computing, wherein programmed automa-
(CSS) to present static text and graphic con- tons are able to do more than just process
CIT 143 tent in an appealing, organized and infor- data. Design, build, and program real, func-
Java Object-Oriented mative manner. tional robots, while applying basic object-
Programming ii 5 CR Prerequisite: none. oriented programming skills.
Build your problem-solving skills with the Prerequisite: CIT 141.
fundamental concepts and techniques of CIT 163
Object-Oriented Java Programming in ana- Client-Side CIT 205
lyzing, designing and implementing com- Web Programming 5 CR Object-Oriented
puter programs. Practice problem solving Enliven your web pages by adding client- Analysis & Design 5 CR
methods and algorithm development to ana- side scripting to your professional skill set. Explore methodologies and technologies
lyze, design, implement, modify, verify, and Develop your understanding of the tools used in analyzing, designing and develop-
document computer programs that solve necessary to create Dynamic Hypertext ing object-oriented software systems in-
real-world problems. Develop a good con- Markup Language (DHTML) applications tended to solve real-world problems. Build
ceptual understanding of data and func- that effectively manipulate and put some life on the Systems Development Life Cycle
tional abstraction. into those (somewhat less than exciting) (SDLC) model initially presented in the
static web pages. CIT 101 course to model and design systems
Prerequisite: CIT 141, CIT 160. using tools such as CRC cards, and the Uni-
fied Modeling Language (or UML, which
includes class, use case, and sequence dia-
grams). Discuss the theoretical and practical
aspects of object orientation.
CIT 257 CIT 285

CIT 224
Oracle 5 CR Java Robotics
C++ .NET 5 CR
Apply your understanding of relational data- Programming Lab 5 CR
Study the “mother tongue” of modern ob-
base theory, and gain practical experience Stretch your Java programming skills to
ject-oriented computer languages to not only
designing and implementing data-driven create and program real robots that perform
develop programming skills in a widely used
business applications using Oracle in a client- potentially useful functions. By utilizing the
commercial programming language, but to
server environment. Throughout the course leJOS NXJ open source Java virtual ma-
also gain an understanding of the origins
we will identify and discuss the PL/SQL ex- chine in this advanced programming elec-
and use of more current object-oriented
tensions, but practice the SQL standard. tive course, you can open your mind to all
technologies, such as Java and C#.
Prerequisite: CIT 153. kinds of incredibly practical and exciting
ways to apply your computer programming
CIT 264 skills, and direct your career.
CIT 234
JSP & Servlets 5 CR Prerequisite: CIT 143, CIT 185.
C# .NET 5 CR
Qualify for professional experience in ana-
Leverage off of your success in CIT 143 to
lyzing, designing, and developing active, CIT 297
learn C#, a commercially successful, and
commercial web applications for the open Special Topics in Computer
important object-oriented computer lan-
source Apache web server using Java Server Information Technology
guage. Whether you consider it a completely
Pages ( JSP) and Java servlets, connecting to (repeatable, variable 1-5 CR)
new language, or just a derivative of Java,
open source client-server MySQL relational Study an advanced or specialized subject in
acquiring the ability to program in C#
database management systems. Design and the field of Computer Information Technol-
opens the door to developing professional
produce a professional e-commerce web ogy (CIT). This course provides an opportu-
Windows applications on the Microsoft .Net
application. nity for in-depth study of an emerging or
platform. So, you’ll develop a basic problem-
Prerequisite: CIT 143, CIT 164. specialized topic not yet included in this
solving tool set for working in this environ-
catalog. The offering is a normal college
ment comparable to the one you have CIT 265 class taught by an instructor, with the usual
acquired with Java, and in the process ex- ASP.Net 5 CR textbook, written assignments, lab exercises,
tend your understanding and ability to apply Earn professional experience in analyzing, and examinations. Course topics offered are
the fundamental concepts and techniques of designing, developing active, commercial announced in the quarterly schedule. May
Object-Oriented Programming. web applications for the Microsoft web be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits of
Prerequisite: CIT 143. server using Microsoft ASP.Net with C#, different topics.
connecting to Microsoft relational database Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
CIT 245
management systems.
Data & Logic Structures 5 CR
Prerequisite: CIT 153, CIT 164, and either CIT CIT 298
Expand your understanding of object-ori-
133 or CIT 234. Special Projects in Computer
ented programming techniques by imple-
Information Technology
menting abstract data types as data CIT 280
Course Descriptions
(repeatable, variable 1-10)
structures in solving complex computing Java Game Programming 5 CR Pursue Computer Information Technology
problems. Study the fundamental algorithms Exercise and apply your Java programming (CIT) subjects above and beyond regular
of computer science while using mathemati- skills to creating real computer games, learn- course offerings, demonstrating your ability
cal principles to analyze the efficiency of ing advanced Java capabilities, and explor- to apply knowledge and utilize mastered
their implementation. ing exciting and challenging programming skills in solving real-world problems on a
Prerequisite: CIT 143. issues. This advanced programming elective schedule. This course provides an opportu-
is more than just creating a practical com- nity for in-depth study of topics of special
CIT 247
puter program, or obtaining a programming interest to advanced students through di-
Business Programming 5 CR job -- it is an invitation to consider the possi-
Advance your object-oriented design and rected readings, independent study, experi-
bilities of computer programming as a pro- mental research, or creative exercise. You
programming skills into the practical realm fession and a life-long pursuit.
of moderately complex professional business may propose a special projects course by
Prerequisite: CIT 180, CIT 143. developing a detailed plan including course
applications. Develop report generation, file
maintenance, transaction processing, con- outline, faculty consultation plan, learning
CIT 282 objectives, study materials, measurable re-
current processing, and GUI programs all C# Game Programming 5 CR
build around a knowledge management sults, and evaluation standards. This pro-
Explore the available tools for developing posal may be arbitrarily accepted or rejected
theme. computer games on Microsoft Windows and
subject to faculty discretion; however, if ac-
Xbox 360 platforms while applying and excepted, the burden of completing the pro-
panding your C# programming skills. This posed study project within the agreed upon
CIT 254
course is an advanced programming elective timeline falls completely upon you, the stu-
SQL Server Administration 5 CR that is focused on applying and expanding
Develop a strong understanding of the con- dent. May be repeated for a maximum of 15
technical skills, as well as introducing some credits of different projects.
cepts and skills necessary to perform the of the most exciting challenges of computer
duties of a Database Administrator (DBA) in science.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
departments and enterprises using medium
Prerequisite: CIT 180, and either CIT 133 or CIT
to large relational databases. Install, config-
234.
ure, manage and tune Microsoft SQL Server
to ensure that data is consistently and reli-
ably available throughout an organization.
Learn how to manage SQL Server databas-
es, files, and users, and troubleshoot operat-
ing and performance problems.
CIT 299 NSS 115 NSS 155

Professional Work LAW & ETHICS IN COMPUTER SECURITY
Experiences in Computer THE WORKPLACE 4 CR CONCEPTS 4 CR
Information Technology 5 CR Liability and litigation that can arise from Basic concepts of computer and information
Earn college credit by applying learned tech- many situations, including misuse and systems security and a conceptual model of a
nical skills in professional work experiences abuse of computer databases, bulletin total security program comprised of high
directly related to your studies in Computer boards, e-mail, web pages, electronic funds technology, classical security practices, and
Information Technology. Perform 165 hours transfer systems, and proprietary computer common sense. An overview of the CISS
of part-time or full-time labor as an intern programs. Recommend business practices program and its utility in today’s work
with a public or private enterprise, as a paid for policies, codes of conduct, and commu- environment.
employee or as a volunteer. Study and prac- nications are examined.
tice in resume building, interviewing, and NSS 160
job search skills by actually identifying and NSS 120 INTRODUCTION TO LINUX 5 CR
then applying for an intern position. Your MS DESKTOP SUPPORT I 5 CR Introduces the fundamentals of the UNIX
performance will be jointly evaluated by Introduces the student to the knowledge, operating system, concepts, architecture,
work site supervisor and CIT faculty. skills, and tasks necessary to troubleshoot and administration. The student will prac-
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission basic problems computer users will face tice these basic concepts and approaches us-
while running a desktop operating system ing LINUX.
NSS 125 NSS 201
Computer MS DESKTOP SUPPORT II
Introduces the student to the knowledge,
4 CR advanced LINUX 5 CR
Advanced fundamentals of the Linux oper-
Networking & skills, and tasks necessary to troubleshoot ba- ating system. The operating system of the
Information sic problems computer users will face related
to configuring and maintaining applications
Internet, servers and desktop computers.
This course is a hands-on, practical ap-
Systems Security running on a desktop operating system. proach to the advanced abilities and usage
of Linux system concepts, architecture and
(Cniss)
Prerequisites: NSS 120 or equivalent knowledge
and skills. administration.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of NSS 160.
NSS 101 NSS 130
IT ESSENTIALS I 5 CR SERVER FUNDAMENTALS 4 CR NSS 165
Introduces the students to the knowledge Server installation, configuration, upgrad- CONTINGENCY PLANNING 4 CR
and skills necessary to competently install, ing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and di- Course consists of five linked modules, which
build, configure, upgrade, troubleshoot and saster recovery in a vendor neutral build on each other. The first module, Situa-
repair PC compatible hardware including environment. Topics include advanced tion Assessment, consists of steps for situa-
troubleshooting basic networks and internet hardware issues, such as RAID, SCSI, mul- tion assessment; provides situation
Course Descriptions
connectivity. Additionally, this course will tiple CPUs, SANs, server types, system bus assessment job aids. The second module,
cover the latest memory, bus, peripherals, architectures, disaster recovery, upgrading, Hazard Analysis, presents methods for con-
and wireless technologies. and security concepts. duction of a hazard analysis and developing
a risk index; provides job aids for performing
NSS 105 NSS 135 these tasks. The third module, Basic Plan
IT ESSENTIALS II 4 CR IMPLEMENTING Development, addresses procedures for de-
Introduces the students to the knowledge SYSTEM SECURITY 4 CR veloping the basic plan; provides job aids for
and skills necessary to competently use, in- Capstone course of general security con- developing or revising a basic plan. In the
stall, configure, upgrade and troubleshoot cepts, communications security, infrastruc- fourth module, Finalizing the Plan, presents
current Operating Systems technologies. ture security, basics of cryptography, and opportunity to develop an action plan for
Prerequisites: NSS 101 or equivalent knowledge organizational security. Includes access, completing the contingency plan; provides a
and skills. attacks, auditing, vulnerabilities, devices, job aid for doing so. Module five, Long-
algorithms protocols, disaster recover and Range Contingency Planning, provides ba-
NSS 110 documentation. sic concepts and a recommended process for
NETWORKING long-range contingency planning.
FUNDAMENTALS I 4 CR NSS 140
Components of a local area network, wide INTRODUCTION TO NSS 170
area network, peer-to-peer and client-server DATA ANALYSIS 5 CR TELECOM SECURITY 4 CR
network environments. Introduces students Introduces the use of software to perform Telecommunications systems, including
in UNIX operating systems and to the net- recovery of deleted or corrupted data. Tech- voice, video, and data services. The basic
work technologies it supports. Technical niques will be used to demonstrate the use of network structures, services, and methods of
components and concepts of network archi- statistical analysis practices to predict or communication are described including:
tectures, network protocols, and media used show trends involving security issues of ac- commercial carrier, value added carrier, the
in different network communications. Top- cess, crime, or loss prevention. LATA, LEC, CLEC, and the toll-switching
ics include networking technologies, layers, hierarchy. Common telephone services
NSS 150
TCP/IP, networking practices, installation, fraud, abuse, and theft are introduced along
INTERNET BASICS 4 CR
support, and troubleshooting with common countermeasures.
Learn technical knowledge of Internet, in-
tranet and extranet technologies indepen-
dent of specific internet-related career roles.
Topics include Internet networking technol-
ogies, OSI layers, TCP/IP, Internet clients,
development, networking and infrastruc-
ture, security, and business concepts.
NSS 175 NSSB 201 NSSB 245

Network fundamentals ii 4 CR OVERVIEW OF HACKING, INTRODUCTION
Introduction to networking fundamentals PHREAKING & CRACKING 5 CR TO SCRIPTING 5 CR
with a focus on Cisco equipment, including Introduces the history of hacking, its various Scripting languages are often used for one-
network protocols, switching, routing, secu- forms and some examples of the latest at- off programming jobs and for prototyping.
rity, IPX, mapping, monitoring and tacks, tools, and techniques employed by to- Scripting is also used in some large generic
configuration. day’s hackers as well as countermeasures applications as a flexible way to configure
that illustrate how to protect against these and secure generic software components to
NSS 180 devastating maneuvers. fit specialist requirements. Today a bewilder-
INTERNSHIP I 2 CR ing variety of scripting languages offer a
On-the-job practical field experience com- NSSB 208 range of powerful features. This class will il-
bining classroom study with related work BEST PRACTICES lustrate some practical applications of script-
experience under the supervision of an em- FOR SECURITY 5 CR ing and provide an introduction to some of
ployer. Includes scheduled seminars. Capstone course of computer and communi- the most widely used scripting languages.
cations security. Includes current topics in
NSS 203 the communications security filed and ties NSSC 200
SECURING CLIENT together concepts from hacking, cracking, CIsco Networking I 5 CR
OPERATING SYSTEMS 5 CR computer forensics, communications fraud, The fist of four in the Cisco Networking
Introduces knowledge, skills and tasks neces- security and hazardous software. Academy curriculum which teaches net-
sary to deploy, support, and secure windows working concepts by applying them to a type
desktop operating systems in a variety of NSSB 215 of network the student may encounter in a
stand-alone and enterprise network environ- COMPUTER FORENSICS 4 CR home or small office.
ments. Provides extensive hands-on training Basic practices and techniques used in com-
for Information Systems Security profession- puter forensics. This course introduces the NSSC 201
als responsible for installing, administering, chain of custody and determination of the cisco networking ii 5 CR
and securing Windows Client operating sequence of events when a misuse or crime is The second of four in the Cisco Networking
systems. suspected. Topics include: evidence collec- Academy curriculum which teaches network-
Prerequisites: NSS 105 & NSS 110 or equivalent tion and analysis, interpretation of clues ing concepts by applying them to a type of
knowledge and skills. from mail messages, news posting, and file network the students may encounter on the
signatures on hard drives and other com- job in a small-to-medium business or ISP.
NSS 210 puter storage media. Prerequisites: Successful completion of NSSC 200
SECURING SERVER (CISCO Networking I)
OPERATING SYSTEMS 5 CR NSSB 224
Introduces knowledge, skills and tasks neces- COMMUNICATION FRAUD 4 CR NSSC 203
sary to deploy, support, and secure windows This 55 hour class introduces students to cisco networking iii 5 CR
server network operating systems in a variety common techniques used to commit com- The third of four in the CISCO Networking
Course Descriptions
of stand-alone and enterprise network envi- munications fraud in the work place. In- Academy curriculum which familiarizes the
ronments. Provides extensive hands-on cludes a review of the history of fraud and student with the equipment, applications
training for Information Systems Security common practices, additionally counter- and protocols installed in enterprise net-
professionals responsible for managing ac- measures are reviewed on how to protect the works, with a focus on switched networks, IP
counts and resources, maintaining server corporate network from being exploited by Telephony requirements and security.
resources, monitoring server performance, communications fraud. Prerequisites: Successful completion of NSSC 201
safeguarding data, and securing Windows (CISCO Networking II)
Server network operating system. NSSB 231
WEB SECURITY 5 CR NSSC 205
and skills. Analyzes the risks involved and determine cisco networking iv 5 CR
what level of security is needed to operate a The last of four in the CISCO Networking
NSS 217 website. Topics include how to protect a web Academy curriculum which progress the
SECURING NETWORK setup from intrusion, sabotage, eavesdrop- student through a variety of case studies and
INFRASTRUCTURE 5 CR ping and tampering; and view the website role-playing exercises, which include gather-
Introduces knowledge, skills and tasks neces- with existing tools and techniques of hacking requirements, designing basic networks,
sary to deploy, support, and secure a windows ers. Developing a secure website plan to se- establishing proof-of-concept, and perform-
network infrastructure. Provides extensive lect, secure, configure and set up firewalls; ing project management.
hands-on training for Information Systems secure an extended and distributed enter- Prerequisites: Successful completion of NSSC 203
Security professionals responsible for imple- prise network or Virtual Private Network. (CISCO Networking III)
menting, managing, and securing a variety
of enterprise networking technologies. NSSB 238 NSSC 207
VIRUS, WORMS & cisco Learning lab i 3 CR
and skills.
HAZARDOUS SOFTWARE 5 CR Provides opportunities for students to gain
Introduction to virus, worms, and hazard- the knowledge, skills and hands-on experi-
NSS 250 ous software that comprise a data integrity ence needed to prepare for the Cisco CCNA
INTERNSHIP II 2 CR and access issue with today’s computer use. certification exam.
This course provides practical field experi- Several types of hazardous software will be Prerequisites: Concurrently enrolled in NSSC
ence in a security-related specialty area. In- examined along with common tools, tech- 200 (Cisco Networking I) & NSSC 201 (Cisco
cludes a scheduled seminar. niques, and procedures to detect, clean, and Networking II)
prevent spreading.
NSSC 210 CONST 138

cisco Learning Lab iI 3 CR Construction INTERIOR FINISH I 3 CR
Provides opportunities for students to gain Introduction to interior wall and ceiling fin-
the knowledge, sills and hands-on experi- - Residential ish, interior doors and hardware, cabinet
ence needed to prepare for the Cisco CCNA and counter top installation, interior trim
certification exam. CONST 105 and finish flooring.
Prerequisites: Concurrently enrolled in NSSC MEASUREMENT,
203 (Cisco Networking III) & NSSC 205 (Cisco TOOLS & SAFETY 2 CR CONST 142
Networking IV) Introduction to residential and light con- INTERIOR FINISH II 3 CR
struction applications and trades. Explores Continuation of interior wall and ceiling fin-
NSSC 250 and applies safety standards to the use of ish, interior doors and hardware, cabinet
wireless lan admin i 5 CR various hand and power tools associated and counter top installation, interior trim
Provides the networking professional a com- with the carpentry field. and finish flooring.
plete foundation of knowledge for entering
into or advancing in the wireless network in- CONST 108 CONST 146
dustry. From basic RF theory to 802.11 frame SITE LEVELING, PLANS, DECK CONSTRUCTION 3 CR
exchange processes, this course delivers CODES & MATERIALS 2 CR Introduction to outside deck construction in-
training that will benefit the novice as well as Introduction to use and operation of a builder cluding types, code requirements and safety.
the experienced network professional. level including leveling and squaring a build-
ing site. Covers building plans, codes and CONST 150
NSSC 252 inspections, and construction materials. CARPENTRY TRADES 1 CR
wireless lan admin iI 5 CR Introduction to trade regulations, other
Provides advanced knowledge in the con- CONST 112 building trades workers, industry and stan-
figuration, implementation, administration, FOOTING & FOUNDATION 3 CR dards organization, and entering the car-
and support of IEEE 802.11 compliant Introduction to the methods of construction pentry trade.
wireless networks. footing and foundation forms, terminology
Prerequisites: Successful completion of NSSC 250. and inspections for the typical residential
NSSD 233
home. Core Allied Health
DESIGNING NETWORK CONST 116
FLOOR FRAMING 3 CR CAH 102
INFRASTRUCTURE 5 CR
Introduction to the construction procedures Medical Terminology I 5 cr
Introduces the student to the knowledge,
and terminology used in framing a residen- Provide students with the basic techniques of
skills, and tasks to plan, deploy and support
tial wood floor. medical word building using basic word ele-
a network infrastructure.
ments. The class will be organized according
Prerequisites: NSS 214 or equivalent knowledge CONST 120 to specific body systems and will include key
and skills.
WALL FRAMING, terms and the introduction of anatomical,
Course Descriptions
NSSD 240 SHEETING & CEILINGS 5 CR physiological, and pathological terms.

IMPLEMENTING & SECURING Introduction to wall framing construction
procedures and terminology, the application CAH 103
DIRECTORY SERVICES 5 CR Introduction To
Introduces knowledge, skills and tasks neces- of ceiling and or two story framing, inspec-
tions, sheeting and aligning. Health Professions 5 cr
sary to deploy, support, and secure a windows Provides overview of Law & Ethics a student
directory service infrastructure. This course CONST 122 should know to help provide competent,
provides extensive hands-on training for In- ROOF FRAMING 5 CR compassionate care to patients.
formation Systems Security professionals re- Introduction to roof framing and the use of a
sponsible for planning, implementing, framing square, including both truss roof CAH 105
securing and troubleshooting a Windows di- and stick built residential roofs. Computer Applications 5 cr
rectory service infrastructure environment. Provides training in the uses of Microsoft
Prerequisites: NSSD 233 or equivalent CONST 126 Windows and related programs. Students will
knowledge and skills. ROOFING MATERIALS use computers to develop touch control and
& INSTALLATION 3 CR proper keyboarding and 10-key techniques.
NSSD 247 Introduction to various roofing materials
IMPLEMENTING including proper installation techniques.
NETWORK SECURITY 5 CR
Introduces knowledge, skills and tasks nec- CONST 130 Cosmetology
essary to deploy, support, and secure a win- STAIRWAY CONSTRUCTION 4 CR
dows enterprise networking environments, Introduction to basic stair construction in- COSMO 111
This course provides extensive hands-on cluding the application of building codes, SALON ECOLOGY 3 CR
training for Information Systems Security stairway arrangements, component, and Salon Ecology presents the concepts of mi-
professionals responsible for planning, de- layout. crobiology, infection control, first aid, and
signing, and implementing a secure Win- safety. It is the foundation for safe infection
dows network infrastructure. CONST 134 control practices and procedures including
Prerequisites: NSSD 240 or equivalent knowledge EXTERIOR FINISH 3 CR proper disinfecting of tools and work sta-
and skills. Introduction to the installation of exterior tions, safe handling of chemicals to protect
trim, siding, window and door installation or stylist and client, and first aid in case of cuts
the equivalent of typical residential homes. or minor chemical burns or irritation. Top-
ics include safe handling of tools, proper
dispensing of chemicals, and how to prevent
the spread of bacteria in a school, clinic, or
salon atmosphere.
COSMO 114 COSMO 156 COSMO 186

TRICHOLOGY 4 CR HAIR COLORING 6 CR STUDY OF SKIN 3 CR
Trichology includes concepts of hair theory, Covers concepts of color theory, identifying An introduction to the principles of esthet-
hair care and draping, shampooing and existing hair color, and changing existing ics. Topics include temporary hair removal,
scalp massage. Phases of hair growth, proper hair color. Students will study the law of basic skin care, skin diseases and disorders,
cleansing of the scalp and hair, recognition color, the color wheel, fields, tone, and levels physiology and histology of the skin, and
of hair and scalp disorders, parasites, and of hair color. Related topics include coloring waxing services.
how to refer clients for medical attention are techniques, safe and sanitary application of Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO
also covered in this course. color, infection control, and techniques to 170, COSMO 178, COSMO 223, COSMO 247.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO 111. achieve desired results of hair coloring.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO COSMO 223
COSMO 119 124, COSMO 133 ADVANCED HAIR COLORING 8 CR
DESIGN DECISIONS 3 CR Covers the advanced skills and the many
Design decisions are an important concept COSMO 160 techniques of the chemical and physical
in beginning a consultation with your client. LAB CLINIC I 9 CR process of hair coloring. Safety precautions,
Topics include client’s body style and propor- Hands-on learning experience in Clover sanitation, and first aid will be applied
tions, hair type, client’s personality, lifestyle Park Technical College’s student clinic. The throughout the course.
– all points to consider when consulting with learner will practice the skills of Design De- Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO
a client for hair sculpting and design work. cisions, Hair Sculpting, and various hair 143, COSMO 156, COSMO 160.
Use of design principles of repetition, alter- styling techniques on clients. All related
nation, progression, and contrast are covered safety and sanitation measures will be COSMO 228
to assist in understanding hair sculpting. followed. STATE BOARD PRACTICAL
Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO 114. Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO PREPARATION 3 CR
124, COSMO 133. Prepares the student to take the Washington
COSMO 124 State practical skills exam. Topics of safety
HAIR DESIGN 2 CR COSMO 165 and sanitation, hair design, hair sculpting,
This hair styling course serves as a founda- LAB CLINIC II 9 CR chemical texturizing, hair coloring, skin
tion in the art of dressing and arranging hair Hands-on learning experience in Clover care and nail care will be reviewed.
to create temporary changes to hair. Hair Park Technical College’s student clinic. The Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO
Design covers wet styling, thermal styling, learner will continue skills applied in Lab 131, COSMO 165, COSMO 186; taken
and air forming, utilizing form and texture Clinic 1 in addition to chemical services of concurrently with COSMO 230.
combined with direction and movement to perming and hair color.
create hairstyles. The practice of infection Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO COSMO 230
control and safety practices required by sa- 160, COSMO 143, COSMO 156. LAB CLINIC IV 9 CR
lon standards and state board regulations Hands-on learning experience in Clover
COSMO 170 Park Technical College’s student clinic. The
Course Descriptions
are also presented.
LAB CLINIC III 9 CR learner will continue skills applied in Lab
Hands on learning experience in Clover Clinic 1, 2, and 3, in addition to artificial
COSMO 131 Park Technical College’s student clinic. The hair services, advanced hair sculpture and
ADVANCED DESIGN 5 CR learner will continue skills applied in Lab advanced chemical texturing techniques.
Presents various fundamental long hair tech- Clinic 1 and 2, in addition to advanced de- Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO
niques that, when used alone or in combina- sign services. 170, COSMO 178.
tion, can create any number of finished looks. Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO
165, COSMO 131. COSMO 235
Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO
124, COSMO 133.
STATE BOARD
COSMO 178 WRITTEN TEST REVIEW 4 CR
COSMO 133 ARTIFICIAL HAIR 2 CR Prepares the student to take the written
HAIR SCULPTING 11 CR Introduces different types of artificial hair component of the Washington State skills
The fundamentals learned in this class assist and their applications and removal tech- exam. Industry vocabulary, practices, and
the student in sculpting of the hair. Concepts niques. Infection control and safety related procedures will be reviewed in the areas of
covered are safe tool usage (including shears, to artificial hair services are also covered. trichology, salon ecology, hair design, hair
taper shear, razor and clippers), areas of the Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO sculpting, chemical texturing and hair col-
head, and cutting techniques. The four basic 143, COSMO 156, COSMO 160. oring, skin, and nail care.
forms of haircutting – solid, graduated, in- Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO 228.
crease layer, uniform, and combination – are COSMO 179
used in practice on mannequins. STUDY OF NAILS 3 CR COSMO 242
An introduction to the fundamental princi- CLOVER PARK
ples of manicuring and nail care. Topics in- PRACTICAL BOARDS 6 CR
COSMO 143 clude basic nail theory, nail disease and Reviews basic, intermediate, and advanced
CHEMICAL TEXTURIZING 5 CR disorder, and anatomy of the hands. technical skills taught in quarters 1 through
Presents the three main concepts of chemical Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO 5 in Clover Park Technical College’s cosme-
texturizing: perming, chemical relaxing, and 170, COSMO 178, COSMO 223, COSMO 247. tology program. Students demonstrate skill
curl reforming. The course covers the theory proficiency and knowledge retention prior to
of perming, tool use to achieve desired effect, completion of the program.
infection control, safety and first aid, client Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO 235.
consultation, and patterns of perming.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO
124, COSMO 133.
COSMO 247 CUL 119

DESIGN FORUM 1 CR Culinary Arts FOOD PREPARATION II 3 CR
Utilizes Pivot Point’s Design Forum to pres- Provides practice in the fundamental tech-
ent current trends in hair design. Step-by- CUL 104 niques related to hot food cooking. Students
step procedures for cutting, coloring, and SANITATION IN FOOD will perform specific competencies to devel-
styling the hair are given to create specific SERVICE OPERATIONS 3 CR op their proficiency in techniques and the
looks. Presents the principles of food microbiology, science of cooking. Topics that will be cov-
Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO food born illness and the standards that are ered are pasta, potatoes and grain cookery.
131, COSMO 170, COSMO 179, COSMO 186, enforced by regulatory agencies. Applied
COSMO 223. CUL 123
measures for the prevention of food borne
COOKING METHODS II 7 CR
illness and other microbiological factors are
COSMO 248 Introduces students to the experience of pre-
incorporated. National Restaurant Associa-
INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP I 1 CR paring and cooking meals for restaurant ser-
tion ServSafe Certification.
Provides on-the-job experience for students vice. Students will be given assignments and
in the field of cosmetology. This is an op- CUL 107 will rotate through restaurant stations
tional 33 hour course for students desiring PROFESSIONAL COOKING I 7 CR throughout the quarter. Students will be ex-
an internship experience or who need addi- Provides the student with a general under- pected to practice a high level of previously
tional hours to meet the state licensing standing of the professional kitchen. Topics learned competencies in knife skills, sanita-
requirements include kitchen safety, dishwasher proce- tion, proper handling and storage of product
Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO 230. dures, how to handle food in a safe environ- and working under stringent time guidelines.
ment, selection and caring of knives, Prerequisite: CUL109
COSMO 250 understanding of how a professional kitchen
INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP II 2 CR is organized and the recognition, cleaning CUL 127
Provides on-the-job experience for students in and appropriate function of a variety of PROFESSIONAL COOKING III 7 CR
the field of cosmetology. This is an optional kitchen equipment. Students will learn to cut Introduces students to basic meat cooking
66 hour course for students desiring an intern- foods in a variety of shapes as well as recog- procedures, breakfast cookery and dairy
ship experience or who need additional hours nize and use a variety of herbs and spices. products. Students will learn the composi-
to meet the state licensing requirements tion of meats, eggs and dairy products along
Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO 230. CUL 109 with applying various cooking methods. A
COOKING METHODS I 7 CR variety breakfast foods
COSMO 252 Introduces students to the experience of
INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP III 3 CR preparing and cooking meals for restaurant CUL 132
Provides on-the-job experience for students service. Students will be given assignments AMERICAN REGIONAL CUISINE 3 CR
in the field of cosmetology. This is an op- and will rotate through restaurant stations Explores the history and styles of food from
tional 99 hour course for students desiring throughout the quarter. Students will learn specific regions. Pacific Northwest, Califor-
an internship experience or who need addi- dish washing and basic food preparation, nia, Southwest, New England and Florida
Course Descriptions
tional hours to meet the state licensing reading and following standardized recipes, will be studied. Students will create region-
requirements along with deli operations and station ally inspired dishes with continued emphasis
Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO 230. organization. on solid cooking methodologies.
COSMO 254 CUL 111 CUL 135

INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP IV 4 CR FOOD PREPARATION I 3 CR FOOD PREPARATION III 3 CR
Provides on-the-job experience for students Practice and apply skills of a restaurant Focuses on beef, chicken, fish cookery and
in the field of cosmetology. This is an op- cook. Students will learn the importance of fabrication. Instruction will center on un-
tional 132 hour course for students desiring organizing and planning their work stations derstanding the structure and composition
an internship experience or who need addi- as well as preparing items needed prior to of meats, identify a variety of fish and shell-
tional hours to meet the state licensing actual cooking. Topics include fruit and fish, proper storage and application of vari-
requirements vegetable varieties, uses and preparation. ous cooking methods.
CUL 113 CUL 139
COSMO 256 INTRODUCTION TO BAKING 3 CR COOKING METHODS III 7 CR
INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP V 5 CR Introduces culinary students to the funda- Introduces students to the experience of
Provides on-the-job experience for students mentals of baking and to scientific principles. preparing and cooking meals for restaurant
in the field of cosmetology. This is an op- Students will learn different mixing and service. Students will be given assignments
tional 160 hour course for students desiring production methods in producing quick and will rotate through restaurant stations
an internship experience or who need addi- breads, pastries, cakes, pies, soufflés, mousses throughout the quarter. Students will be
tional hours to meet the state licensing and custards. expected to practice a high level of previ-
requirements ously learned competencies in knife skills,
Prerequisite: Successful completion of COSMO 230. CUL 117 sanitation, proper handling and storage of
PROFESSIONAL COOKING II 7 CR product and working under stringent time
Covers the procedures and techniques of guidelines.
sauces and stocks. Students will learn how to Prerequisite: CUL123
prepare a variety of classic hot and cold
sauces, use thickening agents properly,
recognize and classify sauces and prepare a
variety of stocks.
CUL 241 REST 119

ADVANCED OPERATIONS Customer Service/
RESTAURANT BAKING 3 CR MANAGEMENT 4 CR
Teaches individual style desserts for the stu- Explore all aspects of running a successful Call Center
dent run restaurant. This course will cover operation in the hospitality industry. Stu- Specialist
technique in breads puff pastry, cakes and dents will learn how to create a positive work
tortes, basic decoration and dessert sauces. environment, team building and leadership CSCCS 116
Prerequisite: CUL113 skills. Students will also learn how to recruit FILING 2 CR
new team members, hiring procedures, how Apply the basic rules of alphabetical filing,
REST 103 to organize and implement systems and con-
FOOD & BEVERAGE including indexing and coding.
trols as well as how to handle issues that
COST CONTROL 4 CR arise on a daily basis. Students will also ex- CSCCS 127
Outlines the fundamentals of food costing in plore how to use Excel programs and the ELECTRONIC MATH
relation to menu writing. Students will be benefits of using Excel for restaurants. APPLICATIONS I 3 CR
responsible for pricing out each item on the Review the fundamental rules and practices
menu as well as preparing yield tests and REST 122 of business mathematics and apply them to
standardizing recipes. FOOD SERVICE NUTRITION 4 CR common business problems. Students will
Learn the basics of food service nutrition for also develop the touch method for speed and
REST 107 culinary professionals. This class will teach
KITCHEN and dining accuracy using an electronic calculator.
students about the biological process that
MANAGEMENT 3 CR occurs as you eat, what constitutes a healthy CSCCS 128
Students will learn how to communication, diet and an understanding of the structure ELECTRONIC MATH
lead, manager different types of people. This and functions of food. APPLICATIONS II 3 CR
entails how to hire and fire, inventory con- Continuation of Math Applications I. Re-
trol, writing job descriptions and creating REST 126 view the fundamental rules and practices of
performance reviews for both front and back FINANCE & ACCOUNTING 4 CR business mathematics and apply them to
of the house. Prepares students to understand, interpret, common business problems. Students will
Prerequisite: REST 112 and analyze financial statements, budgeting, increase speed and accuracy using the touch
cash flow, and cash management. This gives method on an electronic calculator.
students a chance to become familiar with
Prerequisite: CSCCS 127
MARKETING/ financial statements prior to entering the
PUBLIC RELATIONS 3 CR work force so they have a working knowledge CSCCS 131
Learn how to create a marketing concept for in this area. BUSINESS ENGLISH I 2 CR
your restaurant. Learn to define your target Practice the basic rules of business English
market and understand the importance of REST 131
for writing and speech, including a review of
effective marketing in the industry. We will BUSINESS PLAN
Course Descriptions
English grammar principles, spelling, and
also look at current market trends, consumer DEVELOPMENT 4 CR
vocabulary.
behavior, market segmentation and position- Develop a restaurant concept from start to
ing of your business in the market to get the finish, including a hands on look at how to CSCCS 132
desired results. develop a business plan to present to possible BUSINESS ENGLISH II 2 CR
investors. Students will practice decision Continuation of Business English I. Students
REST 112 making and problem solving skills through will practice the basic rules of business Eng-
RESTAURANT DINING 7 CR creating and planning their own concept. lish for writing and speech, including a re-
Familiarizes the student with all aspects of view of English grammar principles, spelling,
running a casual style dining room which is REST 133
and vocabulary
open to the public. Included are opening/ BEVERAGE SERVICE
Prerequisite: CSCCS 131.
closing procedure, table set-up, customer MANAGEMENT 4 CR
service techniques, and leadership, sanita- Learn to set up and manage a beverage ser- CSCCS 141
tion and safety procedures. vice operation successfully. Includes the his- SALES TECHNIQUES 4 CR
tory of bar service, beverage making Discuss sales concepts and develop skills in
REST 115 ingredients and processes, and safety sanita- selling techniques. They will also develop
CATERING PRODUCTION 3 CR tion in the bar. the knowledge and attitudes necessary to
Emphasis will focus on buffet preparation become effective salespeople. An awareness
and presentation. Students will receive REST 137
HOSPITALITY LAW 4 CR of the importance of selling to any business
hands on experience creating and executing will be developed. Students will perform
catering requisitions. Students will explore Learn about laws affecting the hospitality
industry on both a national and state level. sales demonstrations.
designing menus for various events, func-
tions, and price limits. This class will look at operating an establish- CSCCS 157
ment according to government regulations COMPUTERIZED
regarding sales, civil rights, liability, admin- BILLING PROCEDURES 4 CR
istration issues and organization. Apply data entry skills and billing techniques
to a computerized system using basic billing
terminology, computer forms, and the vari-
ous billing methods, such as posting pay-
ments and making adjustments to accounts.
These basic practices, once learned, can be
applied to any business.
Prerequisite: CAS115, CSCCS 180.
CSCCS 162 CSCCS 190 DAS 109

JOB SEARCH SKILLS 1 CR TELEPHONE DENTAL SCIENCES I 7 CR
Prepare resumes and review job search CUSTOMER SERVICE 2 CR This course covers the process of exposing
skills; includes preparing cover letters and Through role-play and practice, students and processing dental radiographs. In addi-
thank you letters. will develop techniques for providing supe- tion, the student will explore information
Prerequisite: CSCCS 18 5. rior service on the telephone. Areas covered which will assist in accurately identifying
will be developing listening skills, deter- oral anatomy, oral embryology, histology,
CSCCS 171 mining caller needs, voice mail, handling and key elements of personal oral hygiene
ELECTRONIC BUSINESS difficult and upset callers, telephone eti- and nutrition.
COMMUNICATIONS I 1 CR quette, complaints, and effective question-
Apply basic Internet concepts using Internet ing techniques. DAS 111
Explorer to navigate, search, and browse the DENTAL ASSISTING SKILLS I 7 CR
Web, complete basic and complex searches CSCCS 192 This course introduces the student to the
using search engines, use email to communi- SWITCHBOARD/ dental treatment room. This includes the
cate effectively, define and set favorites, and RECEPTIONIST SKILLS 1 CR proper names, description, use and care of
use attachments. These skills may then be Effectively handle both incoming and out- dental instruments and equipment used in
applied at school, at work, and at home. going business telephone calls, take accurate restorative dental procedures. In addition,
messages, use various telephone equipment the course will cover techniques that will
CSCCS 172 and services, and use proper speech and enable them to successfully achieve the goal
ELECTRONIC BUSINESS enunciation. Students will have the opportu- of proper moisture control to provide better
COMMUNICATIONS II 1 CR nity to apply these skills through operation visibility of the operating field and reduce
Continuation of Electronic Business Com- of the college PBX. Receptionist skills will the transmission of infectious diseases. The
munications I. Complete a series of learning be applied and honed within various offices students will learn to take alginate impres-
activities utilizing the Internet and World on the college campus. sions, pour and trim diagnostic study casts,
Wide Web. Prerequisite: CSCCS 190. and perform coronal polish and fluoride
Prerequisite: CSCCS 171 treatments, and be able to accurately record
CSCCS 195 vital signs including blood pressure, pulse
CSCCS 180 CALL CENTER PROCEDURES I 2 CR and respiration.
KEYBOARDING 3 CR Using real-life, call center scenarios, and
Use computers to develop touch control role-play situations, students will demon- DAS 210
and proper keyboarding techniques, as well strate proper telephone etiquette and develop DENTAL SCIENCES II 5 CR
as build basic speed and accuracy skills. skills in building customer rapport, call This course explores the general characteris-
This course includes keyboarding alpha- management and follow through. tics and uses of dental materials, pharmacol-
betic, figure, and symbol keys and extended ogy and pain control as it applies to dentistry
skill building. CSCCS 194 and covers oral pathology conditions in the
CALL CENTER PROCEDURES II 1 CR oral cavity. This course introduces the student
Course Descriptions
CAS 115 Continuation of Call Center I. Previously to accommodations for the medically and
INTRODUCTION TO learned skills such as selling, keyboarding, physically compromised patient in regards to
COMPUTING 3 CR problem solving, locating information, com- dental treatment and the recognition and
Introduces the Microsoft Windows graphi- putation, reading for information, and lis- management of a medical or dental emergen-
cal user interface. Hands on instructions tening will be applied. cy in the dental office.
include starting Windows, minimizing, Prerequisite: CSCCS 195 Prerequisite: Student must complete DAS 103,
maximizing, and resizing Windows, work- DAS 101, DAS109, DAS111 prior to continuing in
ing in multiple Windows, and switching the Dental Assisting Program.
tasks. Advance topics include using Explorer
to maintain, move and delete files, and com- Dental Assistant DAS 212
pleting a Powerpoint presentation. DENTAL SPECIALTIES 8 CR
DAS 103 This course explores in depth the dental
CSCCS 182 GENERAL STUDIES 2 CR specialties including endodontics, remov-
MS WORD I 2 CR Introduces the student to the dental profes- able and fixed prosthodontics, oral and
Students will use the Microsoft Word pro- sion including the knowledge to correctly maxillofacial surgery including implants,
gram to create, edit and format basic business recognize and identify the various occupa- pediatric dentistry, orthodontics and perio-
documents including letters and memos. tions within the dental field, as well as the dontics. This course introduces the students
Prerequisite: CSCCS 180. terminology necessary to complete all other to the expanded functions of pit and fissure
courses. Furthermore, the student will be sealants, construction and placement of
CSCCS 185 able to accurately identify dental charting temporary crowns, retraction cord place-
MS WORD II 3 CR symbols. ment, construction of vital bleach trays and
Continuation of WORD I. Additional topics
periodontal charting.
include formatting different types of reports DAS 101
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES 5 CR Prerequisite: Student must complete DAS 103,
and tables.
DAS 101, DAS109, DAS111 prior to continuing in
Prerequisite: CSCCS 182 Designed to provide the necessary informa-
the Dental Assisting Program.
tion to accurately identify each of the body’s
CSCCS 186 systems, functions and how they interact
MS EXCEL 3 CR with each other. The student will explore the
Use the Microsoft Excel program to create, structures of the head and oral cavity, as this
plan, and modify electronic spreadsheets. is valuable information in a variety of appli-
Prerequisite: CSCCS 185 cations in dentistry. The student will further-
more, be able to demonstrate how to prevent
disease transmission and the proper handling
of infectious and hazardous materials.
DAS 214 DBOA 111 DBOA 128

DENTAL ASSISTING SKILLS II 10 CR DENTAL CHARTING, SCHEDULING DENTAL LAW & ETHICS 5 CR
This course covers the theory and practice and RECALL MANAGEMENT 5 CR Designed to familiarize students with the
of chairside assisting including oral evacua- Explores dental charting symbols and treat- state and federal laws as they apply to den-
tion and instrument exchange. Students are ment descriptions. Develop, decipher and tistry. In addition, students will become ac-
introduced to advanced chairside instru- present a comprehensive treatment plan. quainted with OSHA Guidelines for infection
ments and tray systems, and rubber dam Covers the necessary information to accu- control and risk management for the dental
application. During this course students rately develop a patient recall system, office. This course includes activities and
will be required to complete an employ- maintain productive and effective patient discussions related to cultural diversity
ment packet to include a resume, cover let- scheduling. Identify and mount a complete Prerequisite: or Corequisite: DBOA 104
ter, thank you letter and personal reference series of 18 radiographs.
list. Students will demonstrate their ability Prerequisite or Corequisite: DBOA 104 DBOA 132
to participate in a professional job inter- CLINICAL PRACTICE 6 CR
view. This course will cover the assembly DBOA 118 Provides the Dental Administrative Special-
and placement of matrix systems. The cul- DENTAL CORRESPONDENCE ist student the opportunity to utilize the
minating projects in this course cover the & EMPLOYMENT SKILLS 9 CR skills and information acquired in the previ-
operatory preparation for various dental Introduces the various types of written com- ous courses. Students will be expected to
procedures and assisting during restorative munication for the dental office. Students participate in all aspects of training in the
procedures. will be required to produce professional dental business office. Emphasis is placed on
Prerequisite: Student must complete DAS 103, dental correspondence and learn how to ef- performance of duties and utilization of
DAS 101, DAS109, DAS111 prior to continuing in ficiently process office mail. Explores a wide skills to the satisfaction of the Work Station
the Dental Assisting Program. variety of dental office forms and develop- Supervisor who will complete the student
ment of simple manual and computerized evaluation at the end of the 330 hours of
DAS 240 filing and inventory systems. Covers the in- work-based experience.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I 10 CR formation and tools necessary to successfully Prerequisite: Completion of DBOA 104, 111, 118,
This course provides the Dental Assistant seek a work based learning experience and 120, 121, 126 , 128, ACTG: 111, & 141, Elective
student with the opportunity to utilize the employment. During this course students Computer Skills Courses
skills and information acquired in DAS 101 will be required to complete an employment
-214. Students will spend the final quarter packet to include a cover letter, resume and
rotating through two or more private offices reference list. Students will demonstrate
and/or dental clinics. their ability to participate in a professional Early Care &
Prerequisite: Successful completion of DAS 103,
101, 109, 111, 210, 212, 214 and the Infection
job interview. Organizational skills are the
primary emphasis of this course.
Education
Control component of the DANB Exam and Prerequisite or Corequisite: DBOA 104
completion of the Radiation Health & Safety ECE 102
INTRODUCTION TO
Course Descriptions
component. DBOA 120
DENTAL INSURANCE 6 CR APPRENTICESHIP 1 CR
DAS 245 Covers the process of accurately processing Introduces beginning apprentices to ap-
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE II 7 CR dental insurance claim forms, making finan- prenticeship training, state requirements,
This course provides the Dental Assistant cial arrangements and collecting on past due apprentice responsibilities, professional and
student with the opportunity to utilize the accounts. Students will receive Health In- ethical conduct in the workplace.
advanced skills and information acquired in surance Portability & Accountability Act
DAS 101-214. Students will spend the final ECS 103
(HIPAA) training. Provides students with Apprenticeship to
quarter, 330 hours, rotating through two or the information to accurately operate an
more private offices or dental clinics. career & leadership 2 CR
electronic calculator. Students will examine the dimensions of
Prerequisite: Successful completion of DAS 103, Prerequisite or Corequisite: DBOA 104
101, 109, 111, 210, 212, 214 and the Infection professionalism such as career options, pre-
Control component of the DANB Exam and DBOA 121 paring for employment and their profes-
completion of the Radiation Health & Safety FISCAL MANAGEMENT 6 CR sional roles within the workplace and the
component. Covers the financial management of a dental community.
office. Students will perform manual and ECS 102
computerized bookkeeping processes and BASIC CHILD CARE
Dental make banking arrangements as it applies to
the dental office.
TRAINING (S.T.A.R.S.) 2 CR
Covers the elements and criteria to satisfy
Administrative Prerequisite or Corequisite: DBOA 104 the required 20-hour basic training for child
Specialist DBOA 126
care providers required by S.T.A.R.S (State
Training and Registry System). Curriculum
PROFESSIONAL
is based on the STARS Core Competencies.
DBOA 104 COMMUNICATIONS 4 CR
DENTAL TERMINOLOGY Designed to introduce students to the profes-
& PROCEDURES 5 CR sional phone skills that are necessary in the
Introduces information to correctly recog- dental environment. The students will receive
nize and identify various occupations within information regarding appropriate profes-
the dental environment. Terminology neces- sional telephone communication as well as
sary to complete all other courses. Informa- information regarding telephone technology.
tion provided to accurately identify the
names and numbers of teeth in the primary
and permanent dentition.
ECE 104 ECE 156 ECS 112*

GENERAL ORIENTATION From Seed to Table: WAYS TO STUDY HOW
& INTRODUCTION Gardening with CHILDREN GROW/LEARN 2 CR
TO PRACTICUM 5 CR Children 1 cr Covers introductory research and theory,
Provides the student with practical field ex- Discover how important connecting with sequential stages of growth and development
perience as well as overview of the profession nature and caring for living plants can be for for children from birth to five years of age,
and program requirements to include health children. Students will learn techniques to and planning individual and developmen-
cards, background checks and food handler’s create plantings and cooking items grown to tally appropriate curriculum.
permits.. Students will work at community serve at the snack table.
Child Care Centers or the campus Child ECS 113*
Development Center allowing them to apply ECE 235 SAFE, HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT 2 CR
classroom study to the on-the-job situations. CREATING A QUALITY Covers ways to provide a safe environment
Includes a scheduled seminar. ENVIRONMENT FOR that promotes good health and nutrition
CHILDREN 3CR. practices. Students will use space and mate-
ECE 120 Designed to assist in creating an enriching rials as resources for constructing an inter-
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS FOR THE environment for infants, toddler, and pre- esting and enjoyable environment that
ECE PROFESSIONAL 2 CR school and school-aged children. There will encourages play and exploration.
Covers human relations roles, and workplace be a strong emphasis on the psychological
skills. Roles and information on balancing effects of environment, and using an innova- ECS 114
individual technical skills with human relative, creative approach to designing indoor SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL
tions and competencies will be discussed. and outdoor spaces for children. DEVELOPMENT 2 CR
Topics will include how to help children
ECE 125 ECE 268 know, accept, and take pride in themselves.
JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT: INCLUSION IN ECE 2 CR
PRESCHOOL 1 CR Introduction to including children with spe- ECS 115*
Students will explore the use and develop- cial needs in the ECE field. PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL
ment of age appropriate curriculum, creative COMPETENCE 2 CR
ideas, projects and activities that will make ECE 275 Covers equipment, activities, and opportu-
planning for the individual child and group CURRICULUM & ENVIRONMENT nities to promote the physical development
fun and exciting! A fun hands on class that FOR INFANTS/TODDLERS 2 CR of children. Activities and opportunities will
will inspire you and enrich the lives of chil- Focuses on curriculum and environment be presented that encourage curiosity, ex-
dren in your program. ***Meets STARS suitable for the development of infants and ploration, and problem-solving appropriate
continuing education requirements. toddlers. to the developmental levels and learning
styles of children.
ECE 132 ECS 106
RAISING AN EMOTIONALLY OVERVIEW OF EARLY ECS 116*
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION I 3 CR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 2 CR
Course Descriptions
INTELLIGENT CHILD 1 CR
This course will focus on teaching parents Introduction to the Early Childhood Educa- Covers knowledge and skills needed to es-
teachers and providers how to use emotion tion field. Will include all areas of develop- tablish positive and productive relationships
coaching techniques that foster emotional ment: physical, intellectual and social/ with families. Ideas to help support each
intelligence in children. emotional development. Planning, curricu- child’s relationship with her or his family
lum development and application to the and ways to encourage family involvement.
ECE 133 children will also be covered.
EMOTIONALLY ECS 117*
INTELLIGENT PARENTING 1 CR ECS 107 EARLY CHILDHOOD
Examine the developmental needs across all OVERVIEW OF EARLY PROFESSIONAL 2 CR
domains from conception through infancy. CHILDHOOD EDUCATION II 3 CR Covers knowledge and skills needed to man-
Explore the parenting/caregiving skills, how Introduction to the Early Childhood Educa- age resources to ensure an effective early
they are formed from prior experiences and tion field. Will include all areas of develop- childhood program. Regulatory, legislative,
how they are affected from a deeper under- ment: physical, intellectual and social/ and workforce issues and how they affect the
standing from the child and oneself. emotional development. Planning, curricu- welfare of young children will be covered.
lum development and application to the
ECE 135 children will also be covered. ECE 141
SCHOOL AGE MATH, ECE CURRICULUM: MATH 2 CR
SCIENCE, & TECHNOLOGY 3 CR ECS 110 Explore the different aspects of early child-
Explore the different aspects of the School COMPUTER ESSENTIALS hood curriculum in Mathematics.
Age curriculum in Science, Math and FOR THE ECE PROFESSIONAL 4 CR
Covers the essential computer tools and tech- ECE 142
Technology. ECE CURRICULUM:
niques necessary for the ECE professional.
ECE 136 Designing forms, parent newsletters, flyers, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2 CR
RAISING A PHYSICALLY brochures and other materials needed for the Explore the different aspects of early child-
& NUTRITIONALLY smooth running of the child care center. hood curriculum in Science and Technology.
INTELLIGENT CHILD 1 CR
Explore different aspects of health and nu- ECS 111*
trition in young children. INTRODUCTION TO THE EARLY
CHILDHOOD PROFESSION 2 CR
Examines the personal characteristics, re-
sponsibilities and rewards for individuals
working with young children.
ECS 146 ECS 217 ECS 277

CHILD DEVELOPMENT ECE PRACTICUM IV PROFESSIONALISM & ETHICS 2 CR
– INFANT/TODDLER 2 CR - INFANTS/TODDLERS 3 CR Examines NAEYC’s Code of Ethical Con-
Covers development levels in children – Provides the student with the opportunity duct. It includes determining an Early
birth to three years of age. Topics include for practical field experience with infants Childhood professional’s responsibilities to
diversity and the importance of play. and toddlers specialization. children, families, colleagues and the com-
munity, utilizing frameworks for ethical de-
ECE 150 ECS 220 cision-making and exploration of personal
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM FOR and professional growth.
3-12 YEARS 3 CR SCHOOL AGE 2 CR
Covers development levels in children three Focuses on curriculum suitable for the devel- ECS 281
to twelve years of age. Topics include diver- opment of school age children. OBSERVATION &
sity and the importance of play. APPLICATIONS IN ECE 5 CR
ECS 225 Cover different systematic observation tech-
ECS 156 SCHOOL AGE ENVIRONMENT 2 CR niques, developmental milestones, planning
ECE CURRICULUM Focuses on the environment suitable for the appropriate activities for children, and how
– HEALTH/NUTRITION 3 CR development of school age children. to establish appropriate expectations for
Explore the different aspects of the early guiding children’s behavior, and learning.
childhood curriculum in health and ECS 230
nutrition. ECE PRACTICUM IV ECE 245
– SCHOOL AGE 3 CR diversity awareness &
ECS 160 Provides the student with the opportunity curriculum development 3 CR
Creative Art CURRICULUM for practical field experience with school age Finding our own cultural awareness to sup-
for Children – MUSIC, specialization. port our work with diverse populations is
MOVEMENT & creativity 5 CR paramount to planning for and interacting
Explore the different aspects of the early ECS 235
ISSUES & TRENDS 2 CR with young children and their families. In
childhood curriculum in creative art music, this course, you will explore the various as-
movement and dramatics. Research that covers some of the current
issues and trends in the ECE field. pects of bias to develop strategies and an
ECS 181
anti-bias approach within the Early Child-
ECE PRACTICUM I 5 CR ECS 260 hood Curriculum.
Provides the student with practical field ex- CURRICULUM FOR
ECS 286
perience. Students will work at community FAMILY CHILD CARE 2 CR
A focus on developmentally appropriate PRACTICUM IV - LEADERSHIP 3 CR
Child Care Centers or the campus Child Provides the student with the opportunity for
Development Center allowing them to apply curriculum for children in family child care
settings with multiple ages. a practical field experience with a leadership
classroom study to the on-the-job situations. specialization. Includes a seminar component
Course Descriptions
Includes a scheduled seminar. ECS 264 and observations. There is a focus on emo-
ECS 182 PARTNERSHIPS tional intelligence and conducting meetings.
ECE PRACTICUM II 5 CR WITH FAMILIES 3 CR
ECS 287
Provides the student with practical field ex- Develop effective staff-parent involvement
through exploration of various methods of PRACTICUM IV - PRESCHOOL 3 CR
perience. Students will work at community Provides the student with the opportunity
Child Care Centers or the campus Child communication and program activities.
for a practical field experience with a Pre-
Development Center allowing them to apply ECS 266 school specialization. Includes a seminar
classroom study to the on-the-job situations. LEADERSHIP IN EARLY component and observations.
Includes a scheduled seminar. CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 4 CR
ECS 288
ECS 183 Designed for leaders in the early childhood
field. Essential skills for effective leadership PRACTICUM IV – FAMILY
ECE PRACTICUM III 5 CR CHILDCARE PROFESSIONAL 3 CR
Provides the student with practical field ex- will be covered; creating a shared vision,
teambuilding, managing change, personal Provides the student with the opportunity
perience. Students will work at community for a practical field experience with a Family
Child Care Centers or the campus Child development, communication, conflict man-
agement, staff development and empower- Childcare specialization. Includes a seminar
Development Center allowing them to apply component and observations.
classroom study to the on-the-job situations. ment strategies.
Includes a scheduled seminar. ECS 270
ECS 290
INTRODUCTION TO EARLY MENTORING IN E.C.E 1 CR
ECS 202 Fundamental skills needed for early child-
PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES 2 CR CHILDHOOD MANAGEMENT 3 CR
Covers the historical development of child hood mentors who practice as trainers and
Covers developmentally appropriate activi- coaches. Covers concepts of adult learning,
ties for preschoolers. This is a hands-on class care, responsibilities of child care staff
positions, and administrative policies and communication, observation, feedback, and
that will provide a chance for making and conflict resolution. Also offered online.
sharing samples. organizational structures in the business.
ECS 292
ECS 206 THEORIES OF CHILD
SIGNING WITH DEVELOPMENT 3 CR
INFANTS & TODDLERS 2 CR Exploration of child development theories
Signing for basic communication with in- and their application to the education of
fants and toddlers with an emphasis on young children.
working with children who exhibit language
delays.
ECE 240 ECON& 201 EFS 107

LITERACY IN EARLY Microeconomics 5 CR AC/DC ELECTRICITY:
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 5 CR Study of scarcity; the allocation of resources; ELECTRICAL & Power
Provides exploration of emergent literacy supply and demand; production; market APPLICATIONS 7 CR
and curriculum development within the con- structures; determination of output and Introduces the student to electric power in
text of developmentally appropriate practice prices with emphasis on a market economy; electric circuits, solving the power formula
to include children’s picture books, language labor and capital markets; role of govern- for current and voltage. Algebra for complex
development, writing and reading. ment in a market economy; comparative electric circuits. Resistance of wire of differ-
advantage; international trade; and distri- ent sizes and length, sizing wire for a given
ECS 295 bution of income. load. Instantaneous values, maximum val-
DEVELOPMENTALLY Prerequisites: Appropriate COMPASS/SLEP ues and phase angles of an AC sine wave.
APPROPRIATE PRACTICES placement score or successful completion of MAT 99. Prerequisites: EFS 106, or Instructor’s permission.
- SPECIAL NEEDS 2 CR
Designed for caregivers of children with ECON& 202 EFS 108
special needs. Specific techniques for work- Macroeconomics 5 cr NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
ing with these children, and how this affects Study of the organization and operation of PRINT READING 7 CR
their cognitive, physical, social and emo- the U.S. economy including unemployment, Introduces the student to practical print
tional development. Impact on the family inflation and GDP issues; the business cycle reading as it applies to the National Electri-
and attempts at inclusion in the regular and long run growth; national income ac- cal Code.
classrooms will also be covered. counting; aggregate supply and aggregate Prerequisites: EFS 105, EFS 106, and EFS 107, or
demand; government spending, taxation, Instructor’s permission.
ECS 297 and budget deficit/surplus; fiscal policy; the
PRACTICUM IV monetary system, the Federal Reserve Bank- EFS 109
- SPECIAL NEEDS 3 CR ing System; monetary policy; interest rates; NATIONAL ALARM INSTALLER
Provides the student with the opportunity and international trade TRAINING PROGRAM 7 CR
for a practical field experience with special Prerequisites: Appropriate COMPASS/SLEP Introduces the student to basic alarm by
needs specialization. Includes a seminar placement score or successful completion of MAT 99. completing the comprehensive lessons, view-
component. ing video and completing lesson tests. With
final test the student will have a thorough
ECE 290 exposure to alarm systems.
PORTFOLIO ADVENTURE 2 CR
Provides the student with the opportunity to
Electrician Low Prerequisites: EFS 105, EFS 106, and EFS 107, or
compile their Early Care and Education de- Voltage Fire/ Instructor’s permission.
gree portfolio. The portfolio adventure is an

opportunity for the student to establish self- Security EFS 110
CCTV APPLICATION & DESIGN 7 CR
marketing goals in the field as well as produce Introduces the student to basic of CCTV
EFS 105
Course Descriptions
an end product which reflects the student’s systems design and applications. Through
“best practice,” passion, and experience to AC/DC ELECTRICITY: individual lessons, the student will be ex-
date in the program and field. Students will BASIC THEORY, FRACTIONS, posed to the basics of CCTV systems design
receive instructor guidance and feedback as & OHMS LAW 7 CR and applications.
well as participate in the ECE Portfolio Re- Introduces the student to basic theory of
Prerequisites: EFS 105, EFS 106, and EFS 107, or
view process prior to graduation. electricity, electrical measurements of cir-
Instructor’s permission.
cuits, fractions, ohm’s law, decimals and
decimal fractions. Formulas in electrical EFS 118
work, positive and negative numbers, ex- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODES 6 CR
Economics ponents, powers of ten and solving ohms Introduces the student to National Electrical
law formulas. Code. Through individual tests the student
ECON 101 will be able to research applicable electrical
EFS 106
Principles Of Economics 5 CR codes.
An overview of both micro- and macroeco- AC/DC ELECTRICITY:
Prerequisites: EFS 108, EFS 109, and EFS 110, or
nomics. Topics include organization and SERIES PARALLEL &
Instructor’s permission.
operation of the U.S. economy including COMBINATION CIRCUITS 7 CR
unemployment, inflation, and GDP issues; Introduces the student to voltage, current EFS 119
fiscal and monetary policies; supply and and resistance in a series circuit, total values NATIONAL FIRE CODES 6 CR
demand; market structures; determination and control of current in a series circuit. In- Introduces the National Fire Codes, through
of prices in a market economy; and income troduction to parallel circuits, current and individual tests the student will be able to
distribution. resistance and voltage in a parallel circuit. research applicable Fire codes.
Prerequisites: EFS 105, or Instructor’s permission. Prerequisites: EFS 108, EFS 109, and EFS 110, or
Prerequisites: Appropriate COMPASS/SLEP
placement score or successful completion of MAT 99. Instructor’s permission.
EFS 121 EFS 226 ENG 094

CCTV FIELD SERVICE HIGH SECURITY Advanced Reading
& INSTALLATION 7 CR STRUCTURED CABLING 7 CR & Writing 5 CR
Introduces the student to basic systems ser- Introduces High Security Structured Ca- Enhances writing ability with emphasis on
vice and installation of CCTV systems. bling in residential and commercial applica- organization, unity, coherence, and adequate
Through individual lessons, the student will tions. Explores cabling as a total package. development of short essays. Introduction to
be exposed to the basics of CCTV field ser- Includes most applications of security and various types of paragraphs and essays and
vice and installation. low voltage needs. Includes comprehensive review of the rules and convention of stan-
Prerequisites: EFS 108, EFS 109, and EFS 110, or lessons, lecture, as well as hands-on practi- dard written English. Both paper and elec-
Instructor’s permission. cal application, installation, and design. tronic communication tools will be used.
Prerequisites: EFS-221 or Instructor’s permission. Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS/SLEP
EFS 124 placement score or successful completion of ENG 082.
WASHINGTON EFS 231
ADMINISTRATIVE CODES 2 CR CCTV DIGITAL ENGL& 101
Introduces the student to the Washington NETWORK SOLUTIONS 7 CR English Composition I 5 CR
Administrative Code pertaining to indus- Introduces CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) Introduction to expository writing where
trial safety and the administrative code per- Digital Network Solutions. Explores applica- emphasis is placed upon unified, coherent
taining to electrical installations in the state tions that require the camera to be recorded essays. Learn to generate essays that sup-
of Washington. and viewed digitally and or remotely via vari- port a thesis and to use the rhetorical modes
Prerequisites: EFS 108, EFS 109, and EFS 110, or ous networks. Includes comprehensive les- of development (narration, description,
Instructor’s permission. sons, lecture, as well as hands-on practical comparison/contrast, cause and effect,
application, installation, and design. persuasion) appropriately. Recognize writ-
EFS 207 Prerequisites: EFS-226, or Instructor’s permission. ing as a process and use secondary MLA/
ADDRESSABLE FIRE APA documentation styles to support criti-
SLC SYSTEMS/DESIGN 7 CR cal thinking and writing.
Introduces Addressable and Intelligent Fire Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS/SLEP
Alarm Systems using SLC Circuits (Signal- English placement score or successful completion of ENG 094.
ing Line Circuits). Includes comprehensive
lessons, lecture, and hands-on practical ap- ENG 079 ENG 102
plication, and design. Basic Reading Composition:
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the 78 & Writing Preparation 5 CR Argumentation
Credit Hour Electrician Low Voltage Fire/Security Designed for students who have a high school & Research 5 CR
Certificate Program, or Instructor’s permission. diploma or GED and place below English Continues to develop writing skills practiced
082 on the COMPASS placement test. Re- in English 101 with an emphasis on writing
EFS 211 the research paper and writing analytical
BIOMETRICS ACCESS 7 CR medial instruction is provided in writing
Course Descriptions
and reading skills necessary for pre college essays about literature. Through lecture,
Introduces Biometrics Access Control. Vari- discussion, research, reading and writing,
ous Biometrics Systems are explored as well English courses. Content includes basic
grammatical and mechanical concepts as become familiar with the literary genres of
as Computer Programmed Access Control prose, poetry and drama.
Systems. Includes comprehensive lessons, they apply to writing clear and concise sen-
tences, vocabulary building, study skills and Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL& 101.
lecture, as well as hands-on practical appli-
cation, installation, and design. skill building necessary to succeed in pre
CMST& 220
college level reading and writing courses.
Prerequisites: EFS- 207 or Instructor’s Public Speaking 5 CR
permission. ENG 082 Assists students in developing real world oral
Basic Reading & Writing 5 CR communication skills. Capture the dynam-
EFS 216 ics of today’s business realities and see the
Introduces and develops basic reading and
ADVANCED VOICE benefits of effective communication. Selec-
writing skills. Focus in on writing proper
EVACUATION FIRE tion of topics, library research, analysis, oral
sentences and sound paragraphs which ex-
ALARM SYSTEMS 7 CR style, use of visual aids, and preparation and
press a main idea clearly and fully with a
Introduces Advanced Voice Evacuation Fire delivery of various types of speeches and
minimum of errors in sentence structure,
Alarm Systems as used in high rise applica- oral presentations are included. The Inter-
punctuation and spelling. Coursework em-
tions. Includes comprehensive lessons, lec- net, e-mail, community interaction, and
phasizes writing from observation as well as
ture and hands-on practical application, other practical tools support students’ learn-
writing in response to reading. Helps refine
installation and design. ing and increase their public speaking skills.
reading comprehension and increase vocab-
Prerequisites: EFS-211 or Instructor’s permission. Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS/SLEP
ulary for college level reading requirements.
Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS/SLEP placement score or successful completion of ENG 094.
EFS 221
FIRE CODES, NICET, NFPA 7 CR placement score.
ENG 104
Introduces Fire Codes, AHJ (Authority Business Writing 5 CR
Having Jurisdiction), NICET (National In- Review structure, content, & usage as ap-
stitute for Certification of Engineering plied to Business correspondence. Emphasis
Technologies), NFPA (National Fire Protec- will be placed on writing clear, effective
tion Association). Includes comprehensive written communication, including memo-
lessons, lecture, as well as hands on practical randa, email, letters, resumes, & feasibility
application, installation, and design. reports. Compile a portfolio. Researching &
Prerequisites: EFS-216 or Instructor’s permission. documenting data using electronic databases
& the Internet will be required.
Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS/SLEP
placement score or successful completion of ENG 094.
ENGL& 235 ESL 014 ESL 001

Technical Writing 5 CR ESL IV – High Intermediate ESL Educational Interview
Focuses upon technical writing skills and Designed for those with a high intermediate Orients new students to the Basic Skills Pro-
projects for industry and professions. Strong level of English language skills. In ESL IV, grams and resources available at the college.
emphasis will be placed on principles of good learn to listen actively and participate in Develop educational and persona goals de-
writing and research techniques. Students conversations about everyday activities and velop self-awareness and learning strategies
will use appropriate technology and research subjects. Continue to read more complex and identify ways that will help with success
to prepare letters, resumes, reports, propos- material including descriptions and narra- in the Basic Skills Program.
als, newsletters, specifications, and other tives. Begin to convey ideas through writing Prerequisite: Required of all new students.
writing tasks typically required in a techni- and learn to edit their own work.
cal work setting. Discovery and knowledge of Prerequisite: Students must successfully complete ESL 019
workplace ethics and guidelines as it pertains ESL III or receive a score of 211-220 on the CASAS Focus on Fluency i
to writing will be researched, discussed, and placement test. Focuses on conversation and strengthening
used to enhance research. Use of technology English language and skills
including, but not limited to, computers, ESL 015 Prerequisite: Students must receive a score of
printers, and scanners will be required. ESL V – Low Advanced 201-220 on CASAS placement test and be currently
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL& 101. Designed for those with an advanced level of enrolled in levels 3-4.
English language skills. In ESL V, learn to
actively participate in conversations related ESL 020
to everyday activities, work and social situa- Focus on Fluency 2
English As A tions. Practice reading and interpreting focuses on conversation and strengthening
English language and skills
real-life materials including charts, graphs
Second Language and tables. Learn to convey complex ideas in Prerequisite: Students must receive a score of 221+
writing and complete lengthy forms and ap- on CASAS placement test and be currently enrolled
ESL 010 plications. Work on critical thinking skills in levels 5-6.
ESL I - Literacy such as separating fact from opinion, draw-
Designed for those with little to no knowl- ESL 021
ing conclusions and predicting outcomes.
edge of the English language. Learn English eSL writing improvement
Prerequisite: Students must successfully complete
skills for basic survival needs. BASIC read- Improvement personal writing skills while
ESL IV or receive a score of 221-235 on the CASAS
ing, writing, speaking and listening skills learning to use MS Word to create and edit
placement test.
will be covered. written work. Students practice keyboarding
ESL 016 skills and learn to use the basic editing fea-
Prerequisite: Students must receive a score of
<180 on the CASAS placement test. ESL VI – High Advanced tures of MS Word to facilitate their written
Designed for those high advanced levels of communications. Students plan, write and
ESL 012 English language skills. In ESL VI, learn to edit various types of documents including
ESL II - Beginning participate independently in complex con- personal and business letters. Students de-
Course Descriptions
Designed for those with very basic knowl- versations and organize and relay informa- velop descriptive and opinion paragraphs.
edge of the English language. In ESL II, tion effectively. Learn to monitor Prerequisites: CASAS range of 211-220 or
Learn English skills for basic everyday ac- comprehension when reading difficult mate- instructor permission.
tivities in the community. Begin to develop rials and write using complex grammatical
reading, writing, speaking and listening structures. ESL 022
skills necessary to participate in family, ESL Transitions
community, and employment related Students practice reading and interpreting
ESL V or receive a score of 236 or higher on the
activities. CASAS placement.
real life materials, work on critical thinking
skills and convey complex ideas in writing in
ESL I or receive a score of 181-200 on the CASAS ESL 017 preparation for transitioning to higher level
placement test. ESL communication academic classes and/or employment or ca-
Civics – Levels III-IV reer advancement.
ESL 013 Develop oral and written language skills Prerequisites: CASAS range of 211-220 or
ESL III – Low Intermediate through classroom activities related to em- instructor permission.
Designed for those with an intermediate ployment, health, family, education, commu-
level of English language skills. In ESL III nity and civic activities. Fosters becoming a ESL 031
real-life materials on familiar subjects relat- more active member of the local community. ESL FOr health careers
ed to family, citizen/community or worker Designed for English language learners who
Prerequisite: Students must score between 201 and
roles are studied. The course focuses on 220 on the CASAS placement test and be registered
want to increase language fluency and vo-
more complex reading, writing, speaking, in ESL II, or III cabulary related to the health care profes-
listening skills and application of these skills sions. This is a recommended course prior to
to a variety of life situations. ESL 018 enrolling in a medical IBEST program.
Prerequisite: Students must successfully complete ESL communication Prerequisites: CASAS range of 211-220 or
ESL II or receive a score of 201-210 on the CASAS – Levels V-VI instructor permission. Should be interested in a
placement test. Develop oral and written language skills health career.
through classroom activities related to em-
ployment, health, family, education, com-
munity and civic activities. Fosters becoming
a more active member of the local commu-
nity. Prerequisite: Students must receive a
minimum score of 221 on the CASAS place-
ment test or complete ESL III, and registered
in ESL IV, V or VI.
ENV 230 ENV 250

Environmental RURAL TECHNOLOGIES 4 CR INTRODUCTION TO
Look at potential job areas in which the stu- AIR POLLUTION 3 CR
Sciences & dent might seek employment. The “rural” Provides a basic knowledge of the sources,
Technology aspect explores agriculture, forestry, fish, mechanisms, and health effects of noise and
and wildlife. atmospheric air pollution, and its interaction
ENV 109 Prerequisite: Successful completion of all ENV with the weather and other climatological
INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY 4 CR 100 level courses except ENV 134. conditions. Methods of regulatory-required
Covers the basic topics of Ecology including air monitoring, sampling, and data interpre-
ENV 237 tation will also be introduced.
population biology, plant and animal species URBAN TECHNOLOGIES 4 CR
characterization and habitat restoration. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all ENV
Course explores a variety of urban environ- 100 level courses except ENV 134
ENV 134 mental issues. Storm water management,
HAZARDOUS WASTE sewage treatment, drinking water treatment, ENV 251
SITE OPERATIONS 7 CR and waste disposal. ENVIRONMENTAL
Training provided in accordance with 29 Prerequisite: Successful completion of all ENV CRITICAL AREAS 7 CR
CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER Standard and 100 level courses except ENV 134. Environmental critical areas including wet-
WAC 296-843-20010. Training includes lands, wildlife conservation areas, aquifer
ENV 240 recharge areas, flood hazard and landslide
theory and application of incident manage- INTERNSHIP 10 CR .
ment/command structures, response opera- areas are covered. Focus is on wetland delin-
All students finishing the program are re- eation and reporting. Appropriate sections
tion, toxicology, and planning, in addition quired to complete an internship. This is a
to statutory requirements. of federal, state and local regulations are ad-
temporary full-time position in the public or dressed. Field trips to local sites. Delineation
ENV 141 private sector where the student gains confi- project on the campus wetland.
ORIENTATION TO dence and experience in a chosen area of
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 4 CR employment. Students experience “on-the- ENV 259
Survey the wide range of duties and career job” opportunities as well as making a skilled INTRODUCTION TO SOILS 4 CR
choices available to the environmental contribution to the internship provider. Op- Course focuses on basic physical, biological
technician. portunities to find internships are provided, and chemical concepts of soil science. Prac-
but the student is in charge of finding his or tical exercises and projects will be utilized to
ENV 152 her own internship. demonstrate how soils data is commonly
MAPPING & SURVEYING 2 CR Prerequisite: Successful completion of 4th Quarter used in regulatory, legal and scientific land
Provides students with a wide variety of Courses, or instructor permission. use interpretations and decisions.
mapping skills necessary for many phases of Prerequisite: Successful completion of all ENV
environmentally related investigations. This ENV 244 100 level courses except ENV 134.
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW II 4 CR
Course Descriptions
will be accomplished utilizing guided hands-
on training with a wide variety of map re- Course places an emphasis on correct, ac- ENV 261
sources and texts. curate interpretation of environmental regu- WATER SHED ANALYSIS 4 CR
lations and their applications. Students will Focuses on issues associated with timber, fish
ENV 153 be able to research, interpret and utilize a and wildlife watershed analysis. Students
ENVIRONMENTAL variety of regulations upon completion. will study various modules, including mak-
SAMPLING METHODS 2 CR Regulations include RCRA, CERCLA, ing an in-depth presentation to the class us-
Students will learn basic principles of envi- CWA, Washington Drinking Water Rules, ing visual aids. Monitoring and analytical
ronmental sampling of both water and soil. Washington State Water Quality regula- skills will be covered and demonstrated
Students will practice sampling techniques tions, SDWA, and other applicable State, through the collection of field data in remote
and learn procedural requirements for de- Federal and Local Regulations. Course also areas. Willingness to be outdoors in rough
fensible sampling methods. covers Federal Energy Policy including de- terrain is a consideration.
velopment of fossil fuels and alternative en- Prerequisite: Successful completion of all ENV
ENV 157 ergy sources. 100 level courses except ENV 134.
ENVIRONMENTAL SITE Prerequisite: Successful completion of all ENV
ASSESSMENT 4 CR 100 level courses except ENV 134. ENV 265
Course includes studying potential liability ADVANCED LABORATORY
associated with property transfers. Students ENV 248 TECHNIQUES 3 CR
learn and implement historical research, site HYDROLOGY 6 CR Course covers basic applied environmental
investigation, liability assessment and regu- Provides the basic principles of applied sur- chemistry useful for both indoor and outdoor
latory assessment. face water hydrology, ground water hydrol- lab settings. Instrumentation useful in sample
ogy and water quality. Emphasis is placed analysis is demonstrated, including spec-
ENV 161 on a watershed-based approach that utilizes trometry and chromatography. Students will
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW I 5 CR water quality standards to regulate surface develop basic techniques/skills used in in-
Provides an overview of the American Legal water quality. The concepts and principles dustrial and municipal laboratories.
system and how the branches of government of biologically-based water quality standards Prerequisite: Successful completion of all ENV
work together to create and enforce laws. are also introduced. The occurrence, move- 100 level courses except ENV 134.
Focuses on environmental legislation and ment and quality of water beneath the earth’s
case law. surface, aquifers, well testing methods and
sampling techniques are also covered.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all ENV
100 level courses except ENV 134.
ENV 270 ES 115 ES 131

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MAKEUP APPLICATION SKIN CARE & BODY WRAPS II 3 CR
TRANSPORTATION 3 CR TECHNIQUES I 2 CR Holistic skin care, ayurveda, hydrotherapy,
Covers the requirements associated with Color theory as it relates to the skin, psychol- thalassotherapy, nutrition, herbal and aro-
transportation of hazardous materials as ogy of color and basic makeup application matherapy for skin and body treatments. All
defined in Title 49 Code of Federal techniques. All related First Aid, Safety, and related first aid, safety, and sanitation are
Regulations (49CFR) and 171.8 (not including Sanitation are also covered. covered.
radioactive). Meets the Hazmat Employee Prerequisite: ES 112. Prerequisite: ES 117
training requirements found in 49 CFR 172
Subpart H. ES 117 ES 147
SKIN CARE & BODY WRAPS I 3 CR SALON MANAGEMENT
Skin care to include masque and scrub appli- & STATE LAWS II 2 CR
cations and technique, lash and brow tinting, Bookkeeping and records management, in-
Esthetic Sciences and lash perming Body treatment protocol to terview preparation and resume writing,
include client comfort foot soaks and draping inventory control, marketing and salon
ES 103 techniques as well as discussion of various ownership.
SKIN PHYSIOLOGY body treatments in today’s market. Prerequisite: ES 122. Course hours do not apply
& HISTOLOGY I 4 CR Prerequisite: ES 103. toward Washington State Licensing requirements.
Skins cellular structure, skeletal, muscular
and nervous systems as it pertains to facials ES 121 ES 199
and body treatments. Also covered are basic SKIN PHYSIOLOGY CHEMISTRY FOR ESTHETICS 3 CR
skin diseases and disorders, preparing stu- & HISTOLOGY II 4 CR Fundamentals of chemistry including dif-
dent for composition of skin to determine Advanced skin cell structure, genetic or he- ferences between organic and inorganic
treatment protocol for facials and body reditary skin disorders, recognition of skin matter, simple chemical reactions, pH for
treatments. All related First Aid, Safety, and type through analysis. All related First Aid, estheticians, and composition of, as well as
Sanitation are also covered. Safety, and Sanitation are covered. indications for, commonly used products for
Prerequisite: ES 103 esthetic salon services.
ES 106
FACIAL PROCEDURES I 4 CR ES 122 ES 201
Cleansing, exfoliation, manipulation tech- SALON MANAGEMENT Pharmacology
niques, and treatment masks for beautifying & STATE LAWS I 2 CR for Estheticians 3 CR
the skin of the face and body. In addition, Washington State Department of Licensing Covers common drugs used to treat skin
student will be able to determine type of laws and regulations regarding sanitation, conditions, indications and contraindica-
treatment and basic treatment protocol for safety and licensing requirements for Salon tions. Information also given on skin reac-
all skin types. All related First Aid, Safety, Management and ownership. This course tions possible with medications.
and Sanitation are also covered. covers the reception desk duties, including Prerequisites: Successful completion of state
Course Descriptions
Prerequisite: ES 103. handling of money, balancing the till, track- approved entry level esthetic program and proof of
ing services and retail sold customer service esthetic license from Washington State.
ES 109 and marketing techniques. Course hours do
ES 205
MACHINE FACIALS, not apply toward Washington State Licens-
ELECTRICITY & ing requirements. INTRODUCTION TO
LIGHT THERAPY 4 CR MEDICAL ESTHETICS
Covers equipment used in facial salon treat- ES 124 OFFICE PROCEDURES 4 CR
ments including steamers, magnifying lamps FACIAL PROCEDURES II 4 CR Develop skills necessary to work efficiently in
galvanic and high frequency current ma- Advanced facial techniques and treatments. a medical office. Includes ethics, profession-
chines. The student will learn the benefits of Enzyme therapy, and facial massage tech- alism, records management and chart writ-
electric current machines vs. manual facial niques including, pressure point. All related ing, , patient intake, post surgical care skills,
manipulations and when it is appropriate to first aid, safety, and sanitation are covered. first aid and CPR. Medical terminology as it
incorporate electrical treatments. All related Prerequisite: ES 106 pertains to esthetic medical procedures will
First Aid, Safety, and Sanitation are also also be covered.
ES 127 Prerequisites: Successful completion of state
covered.
TEMPORARY HAIR REMOVAL II 4 CR approved entry level esthetic program and proof of
Prerequisite: ES 106.
Advanced hair removal techniques such as esthetic license from Washington State.
ES 112 speed waxing through proper application
TEMPORARY HAIR REMOVAL I 3 CR techniques. All related first aid, safety, and
Temporary hair removal used in the salon sanitation are covered.
atmosphere, to include tweezing, hot and Prerequisite: ES 112
cold wax ,and cream depilatories. Also cov-
ES 129
ered are all contraindications with waxing
MAKEUP APPLICATION
and related First Aid, Safety, and Sanitation.
TECHNIQUES II 2 CR
Prerequisite: ES 109.
Photography makeup techniques, including
color, black and white photography, shading
and contouring, and artifical lash applica-
tion. All related first aid, safety, and sanita-
tion are covered.
Prerequisite: ES 115
ES 211 ES 236
INFECTION CONTROL FOR INDEPENDENT RESEARCH Geology
MEDICAL ESTHETICIANS 1 CR PROJECT FOR MEDICAL
Provides students with the skills necessary ESTHETICS 2 CR GEOL& 110
to implement proper infection control and This course is an independent project for GEOLOGY 5 CR
bio-hazardous waste disposal. Sanitation, students to research any medical esthetic Focus on the geological impacts associated
disinfection and autoclaving instruments topic or treatment modality of their choice with human activities, hence, environmental
and equipment are covered. Review of to include but not limited to microdermabra- geology. Emphasis includes internal and
bacteriology and spread of disease, OSHA sion, laser treatments, lymphatic drainage, surface processes, and the basic formation of
and bloodborne pathogens will be covered chemical peels, surgical care, etc. the earth. Also covers conflicts associated
in addition to HIV/AIDS/HEPATITIS for Prerequisite: Successful completion of state with resource development and human re-
patient and esthetician safety and protection. approved entry level esthetic program and proof of sponses to natural hazards.
Prerequisite: ES 205 and successful completion of esthetic license from Washington State
stat approved entry level esthetic program and proof
of esthetic license from Washington State. ES 240
BUSINESS SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL Geography
ES 216 DEVELOPMENT FOR MEDICAL
CAMOUFLAGE MAKEUP 2 CR ESTHETICS 5 CR GEO 210
Introduces the theory and application of Covers business skills necessary for the INTRODUCTION TO ArcGIS© 1 2 CR
makeup services used in dermatology or medical esthetician to succeed – incorporate Introduces ESRI’s ArcGIS© software. In-
plastic surgery offices. Tips on how to apply resume writing, cover letters, how to develop cludes basic GIS (Geographic Information
to cover bruising, scarring or redness in ad- a business plan and negotiate a salary. System) functionality, how to use view and
dition to reducing pain during application Prerequisite: All courses included in first quarter use maps composed of data frames, tables,
on post surgical clients. of Medical Esthetics and successful completion of charts and layouts.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of state state approved entry level esthetic program and
approved entry level esthetic program and proof of proof of esthetic license from Washington State. GEO 215
esthetic license from Washington State. GPS TECHNOLOGIES 2 CR
ES 242
Use global positioning system equipment to
ES 221 LASER THEORY 4 CR create maps and to create files for use in
MEDICAL ESTHETICS Covers necessary theory of laser and laser ArcGIS (geographic information system).
PROCEDURES 6 CR physics, types and styles of lasers and what Focuses Trimble GPS technologies. Analysis
Theory of all medical esthetic procedures laser should be used for each skin type and tools and layout features for map creation
to include such topics as: botox, collagen, condition. Covers first aid and safety. are covered.
microdermabrasion, cellulite reduction, Prerequisite: All courses included in first quarter
micro current, bio-toning, IPL, manual of Medical Esthetics and successful completion of
and mechanical lymphatic drainage. Safety,
Course Descriptions
state approved entry level esthetic program and
sanitation, first aid and contraindications proof of esthetic license from Washington State. Graphic
for each procedure are also included.
Prerequisite: ES 252 and successful completion of
ES 252 Technologies
ADVANCED COSMETIC
proof of esthetic license from Washington State.
CHEMISTRY 2 CR GTC 110
In depth study of cosmetic chemicals, prod- ART, DESIGN &
ES 227 uct knowledge. Research papers will be VISUAL THINKING 5 CR
MEDICAL ESTHETIC produced consisting of chemical products, Introduction to visual arts and design prin-
MACHINERY 4 CR ingredients and contraindications that may ciples. Stresses the components of visual
Includes theory and hands on demonstrations occur during a medical esthetic treatment. thinking and visual language underlying
of machinery and equipment used in medical Prerequisite: All courses included in first quarter design for digital media. A series of real-life
esthetic offices. All safety, sanitation, first aid of Medical Esthetics and successful completion of case studies and exercises applies the design
and contraindication theory will be covered. state approved entry level esthetic program and process and use of basic elements of design,
Prerequisite: ES 252 and successful completion of proof of esthetic license from Washington State. typography, images, color, and layout.
ES 256 GTC 123
proof of esthetic license from Washington State.
CLINICAL LABORATORY FOR MACINTOSH OPERATIONS
ES 230 MEDICAL ESTHETICS 10 CR & IMAGE ACQUISITION 5 CR
PATIENT EDUCATION 1 CR Participate in practical application of the Introduction to Macintosh computer opera-
Incorporates effective strategies and market- medical esthetic skills and services while tions and file management. Covers image
ing skills to educate patients on their home working with clients in the student run clinic. acquisition and archiving from internet and
care and treatment plans. Includes all machinery covered in ES 227. analog sources.
Prerequisite: ES 227 and successful completion of Also includes all safety, sanitation, first aid,
state approved entry level esthetic program and and contraindications. GTC 130
proof of esthetic license from Washington State. Prerequisite: All courses included in first quarter DIGITAL IMAGING I:
of Medical Esthetics and successful completion of PHOTO SHOP 5 CR
state approved entry level esthetic program and Introduces the fundamentals of Photoshop
proof of esthetic license from Washington State. to include basic tools, image editing, paint-
ing, and the creation, use, and management
of layers and channels.
GTC 143 GTC 223 HUC 105

ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING PREPRESS II 5 CR MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY/
& LAYOUT 5 CR Covers the digital production of printing ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I 3 CR
Apply typographic terms, vocabulary, and jobs through the use of postscript language This course introduces basic word elements
concepts; examine type identification and and raster image processing. that are used in building medical terminology
explore the relationships or essence of typo- Prerequisite: GTC 164 or instructor approval. and identify the different types of word ele-
graphic design. Apply and solve mathemati- ments present in each medical term by name.
cal problems common to typography. Apply GTC 233 The student studies pathology in relation to
basic page layout and create files. Explore QUARKXPRESS I 5 CR each body system. The systems studied in this
proofreading and correcting copy changes. Explore and apply page layout techniques course: introduction to medical terms, body
using QuarkXpress software on the Macin- structure, Integumentary, musculoskeletal,
GTC 149 tosh computer for creating files. Examine sensory, circulatory system, nervous, endo-
DIGITAL IMAGING II: the software and its use for electronic pre- crine, and digestive systems.
PHOTO SHOP 5 CR flight. Explore EPS exporting and formats Prerequisite: HUC 103
Builds on the fundamentals of Photoshop along with production skills, image creation
and introduces advanced imagery to in- and project development using the software. HUC 107
clude blending, advanced layers, advanced Prerequisite: GTC 143 or instructor approval. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY/
selections, vector tools, filters and tonal ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II 2 CR
correction. GTC 254 Focus on the completion of instructions in
Prerequisite: GTC 133 or instructor approval. CAPSTONE CLASS 5 CR anatomy/physiology and pathology in rela-
Preparation of portfolio covering all aspects tionship to each body system. The systems
GTC 164 of student’s chosen specialty within the studied in this course are urinary system,
PREPRESS I 5 CR Graphic Technologies program. male reproductive, and female reproductive.
Perform image generation operations in Prerequisite: GTC 223, 243 or instructor approval. Prerequisite: HUC 103,105.
both digital and analog to produce a wide
variety of prepress projects. To include im- GTC 264 HUC 109
age generation, stripping, contacting, PAPER, PRICING UNIT COORDINATOR
proofing and plating procedures to produce & ESTIMATING 5 CR TASKS & PROCEDURES I 8 CR
a variety of press-ready projects. Explore paper choices and cost within the Enables the student to identify the forms
Prerequisites: GTC 154 and MDP 170 or printing industry. Estimate both materials commonly used in the patient’s chart, ex-
instructor approval. and time for various printing processes. plain the purpose of a patient’s chart and
recognize the charting responsibilities for
GTC 174 GTC 276
each health care team member. This course
INDESIGN I 5 CR INDESIGN II 5 CR
will also present instruction and procedures
Perform techniques of the application on the Perform advanced techniques with InDe-
for scheduling appointments by telephone,
Macintosh computer. Create files for elec- sign, create documents and use color and
computer, and written requests. This course
Course Descriptions
tronic output, create documents using color color separations for a variety of projects,
will also focus on student performance in the
and color separations for creating ads, bro- and prepare files for electronic output.
computer skill laboratory, demonstrating
chures, menus and other documents. Explore Prerequisite: GTC 174 or instructor approval. their cognitive knowledge for maintaining
pdf files, eps files and production work. medical records, ordering laboratory and
Prerequisite: GTC 143 or instructor approval. diagnostic exams, accuracy in transcribing
GTC 203 Health Unit physicians orders, recognizing treatment
orders, order nursing supplies, identifying
PREFLIGHT 5 CR
Use applications on the Macintosh computer
Coordinator abbreviations, symbols and terms used in a
medication order, and charting information
to create high-level graphics, images, logos,
HUC 103 accurately to the appropriate forms and the
projects in color. Perform graphic manipula-
ORIENTATION/ Kardex for their pseudo patients.
tion, computer output, PDF formats and
postscript files. INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH Prerequisites: HUC103; enrollment in Huc105.
UNIT COORDINATING/
GTC 210 INTRODUCTION TO HUC 111
DIGITAL IMAGING III: AUTOMATION 7 CR UNIT COORDINATOR
PHOTO SHOP 5 CR This course will focus on orientation and in- TASKS & PROCEDURES II 5 CR
Building on a solid knowledge of Photoshop’s troduction to campus policies and rules of Focus on cognitive knowledge and perfor-
basic functions, this course explores ad- conduct. This course will also introduce the mance skills in the computer laboratory. The
vanced color theory and utilization of Pho- student to program policies, dress code, at- student will demonstrate performance skills
toshop for color correction. Efficient use of tendance, classroom, and workplace rules of for maintaining medical records, transcrib-
layers, masks and channels for photo re- conduct, program goals, and grading system. ing physician’s orders to the appropriate
touching and special effects. Optimization The focus also in this unit will be instruction chart forms and Kardex with accuracy. The
for production, importing and exporting of and demonstrations on the use of various focus also will be completion of pseudo pa-
images is also included. communication devices that are used in the tient charts.
Prerequisite: GTC 154 or instructor approval. hospital. Prerequisite: HUC 109: completion of 103, 105,
115, and 120
HUC 120 HUC 131 HAC 120

UNIT MANAGEMENT I 3 CR CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 8 CR ADVANCED CONTROLS
This course will give instruction on manage- Enables the student to utilize the cognitive & TROUBLE SHOOTING 4 CR
ment responsibilities for the nursing unit. This and performance objectives that were pre- Control terminology, applications, and
course will also focus on instruction of time sented in courses, HUC 103 through 126, in electronic control circuits are covered in
management and identification of possible the clinical setting. The focus is on prepara- this class. Pneumatic controls and direct
fire and safety hazards on the nursing unit. tion of a resume, employment application, digital controls are also covered along with
Prerequisite: HUC 103; enrollment in HUC 105, and an employment interview. In order to programmable thermostats. The course
109, and 115. participate in the clinical aspect of the pro- will also cover procedures for troubleshoot-
gram, must receive a “no record on file” re- ing basic and complex circuits, thermostats,
HUC 115 port from the Washington State Patrol re: and high voltage circuits controlled by ther-
COMMUNICATION APPLICATION crimes against persons. Clinical hours vary mostats. It also describes procedures for
IN THE HEALTH UNIT from 6 to 8 hours per day, 4 days a week. measuring amperage and voltage in low
COORDINATOR ROLE 3 CR Students unable to complete course HUC voltage circuits and discusses pictorial and
Enables the student to describe and utilize 131 will have the option of completing clini- line diagrams.
good listening skills as a means of preventing cal rotation with the next available program,
and/or solving conflicts with a variety of on approval from the instructors, within 6 HAC 162
people in different situations. The focus also months. ELECTRIC MOTORS
will be to develop skills for the role of the Prerequisite: Completion of HUC 103, 105, 109, & THEIR APPLICATIONS 4 CR
communicator for the nursing unit. The stu- 115, 120,107, 111, 122, and 126. Types of electric motors are discussed along
dent will also be given the tools for develop- with starting and running components and
ing and practicing assertive communication, characteristics, motor speeds, and power
interpersonal relationships and confidential- supplies. Specific topics also included are
ity skills. Heating & Air single and split phase motors, the centrifu-
gal switch, electronic replay, capacitor start
Prerequisite: HUC 103.
Conditioning motors, capacitors run motors, permanent
HUC 122
UNIT MANAGEMENT II 3 CR
Service Technician split capacitor motors, shaded pole motors,
and single phase hermetic motors, positive
Focus on cognitive knowledge for managing temperature coefficient motors and variable
the nursing unit, and developing communi- HAC 102
BASIC ELECTRICITY 5 CR speed motors. Included in this unit will be
cation skills using verbal and written com- discussions pertaining to various character-
munication. The student will develop This class will discuss the structure of mat-
ter, movement, electrons, conductors, insu- istics and insulations, bearings, mountings,
leadership and performance skills by prac- and motor drives.
ticing classroom management. lators, direct and alternating current and
electrical units of measurement. The electri- HAC 164
Prerequisites: Completion of HUC 115 and 120
cal circuit will also be studied along with ELECTRIC MOTORS
Course Descriptions
HUC 126 making electrical measurements, Ohms & TROUBLE SHOOTING 3 CR
LEGAL/ETHICAL ASPECTS Law, series and parallel circuits and electri- This course discusses mechanical and elec-
OF UNIT COORDINATING 2 CR cal power. Magnetic fields, inductance, trical motor troubleshooting. This includes
Enables the student to identify legal elements transformers, capacitance, impedance, sine drive assemblies, belt tension, pulley align-
that are necessary in regard to preparing le- waves, and using electrical measuring in- ment, open and shorted windings, shorts to
gal documents, discussing hospital and pa- struments are also included. ground, capacitor problems, wiring and
tient confidentiality, or witnessing signatures connectors and troubleshooting hermetic
HAC 105
on consents for treatment. This course will motors.
ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS 4 CR
also help the student become aware of the
This class discusses types of automatic con- HAC 166
ethics of this profession, and show how to
trol devices that respond to thermal change, SIEMENS CONTROLS 3 CR
apply these ethics in professional behaviors.
the bimetal device, control by fluid expan- The DDC training course serves as an intro-
This course will also introduce units of in-
sion, the thermocouple and electronic sensing duction to the concepts of direct digital
struction for AIDS education, Blood Borne
devices. Space temperature controls, (both controls. The course is a generic approach to
Pathogens, HIPPA Education and Hepatitis
high and low voltage), sensing temperature of understand DDC terminology and the fun-
Information.
solids, pressure sensing devices, oil pressure damentals of today’s new building control
Prerequisites: Completion of HUC 103, 105, 109, safety controls, air pressure controls, devices
115, and 120: enrollment in HUC 107, 111, and 122. systems. Improve your control of HVAC
that control fluid flow and maintenance of Systems, Fire, Security and Access, control,
mechanical and electromechanical controls lighting, and energy Management. The fo-
are covered in this unit. cus is on DDC fundamentals, how they
work, features and troubleshooting.
HAC 168
PLC PROGRAMMING 2 CR
This class is the beginning instruction for the
student or trades worker wanting to enter the
field of Programmable Logic Controllers.
Industrial and commercial demands for safe
and productive automated facilities require
that electricians, maintenance technicians
and other industry personnel posses a thor-
ough understanding of programmable logic
controllers.
HAC 170 HAC 242 HDT 116

HEATING I 7 CR BASIC REFRIGERATION LAB I 5 CR COMPUTER APPLICATIONS/
Covers controls, thermal physics, electrical, Hands-on experience with introduction to KEYBOARDING 2 CR
and equipment for residential and light controls, thermal physics, and equipment for Students will use computers to develop touch
commercial heating system installation and air-conditioning system installation and control and proper keyboarding and keypad
servicing with emphasis on gas heating. servicing. techniques with emphasis on alpha/numeric
Prerequisite: HAC 102, 105. Prerequisites: Must have required hand tools of data entry. Course includes keyboarding al-
the trade and enrolled in the Basic Refrigeration. phabetic, figure, symbol keys and skill build-
HAC 175 ing; continued keyboarding drills and
HEATING LAB I 5 CR HAC 246 practice to develop a minimum speed and
Will teach students to competently trouble- BASIC REFRIGERATION II 6 CR accuracy of 25 wpm. Introduction to MS
shoot and repair gas burning appliances. Introduction to controls, thermal physics, Office Suite for basic business correspon-
Thermal physics and equipment for heating and equipment for air-conditioning system dence. Internet navigation will be used for
systems analysis and efficiency. Pipe thread- installation and servicing. student research projects.
ing and silver brazing. This is a hands-on
class utilizing live projects. HAC 249 HDT 122
Prerequisite: Must have required hand tools of the
JOB READINESS 5 CR HEMODIALYSIS TERMS/
trade and be enrolled in Heating. This course will cover resume writing, cover ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 6 CR
letter preparation, Internet job search, Work Provides the basic techniques of medical
HAC 181 Source job readiness work shop, and tips on word building to be applied in acquiring an
HEATING II 6 CR filling out job application. extensive medical vocabulary. Introduces
This course covers controls, thermal phys- anatomical, physiological and pathological
ics, and equipment for residential and light HAC 255
terms relating to body systems and medical
commercial heating system installation and BASIC REFRIGERATION LAB II 3 CR
abbreviations.
servicing with emphasis on electric, oil and Hands-on experience with introduction to
hydronic heating. controls, thermal physics, and equipment for HDT 125
air-conditioning system installation and FIRST AID/CPR/HIV 1 CR
HAC 183 servicing. Adult CPR, First Aid and rescue breathing
HEATING LAB II 4 CR for adult patients. Includes history, causes,
Will teach students to competently trouble- HAC 256
virility of blood borne pathogens, bodily
shoot and repair electric, oil and hydronic COMMERCIAL HEAT PUMPS 7 CR
substance isolation and personal protection
heating equipment. Thermal physics and Troubleshoot & repair residential and com-
devices relating to dealing with HIV/Aids
equipment for heating systems analysis and mercial heat pumps through study material
patients. Proper lifting techniques and body
efficiency. This is a hands-on class utilizing and DVD format. Heat pump fundamentals,
mechanics.
live projects. heat pump electrical, and heat pump charg-
ing are explored. HDT 131
HAC 201
Course Descriptions
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in HAC 201 HEMODIALYSIS PRINCIPLES

ADVANCED REFRIGERATION 10 CR & PROCEDURES 4 CR
Troubleshoot and repair refrigeration equip- Defines the basic principals of diffusion,
ment, thermal physics and equipment for re-
frigeration systems analysis and efficiency. Hemodialysis filtration, fluid dynamics and osmosis relat-
ing to the dialysis process. Overviews of the
dialysis environment and kidney functions.
HAC 210 HDT 105 Patient vitals and monitoring the treatment,
STATIONARY ENGINEER 7 CR LAW & ETHICS FOR THE including normal and abnormal values.
Instruction in the operation of heating sys- HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIAN 3 CR Perform laboratory tests and utilize patient
tems with low and high-pressure boilers. Covers the aspects of the legal relationship documentation procedures. Identify causes,
Note: Not a required class, but highly recommended. between the Hemodialysis Technician and signs and symptoms, preventions and inter-
patient with an emphasis on the principles of ventions for medical and technical compli-
HAC 230 medical ethics, standards of conduct and
EPA REFRIGERANT cations that may occur during dialysis.
patient confidentiality. Includes an overview Includes patient dietary and nutrition
CERTIFICATION 1 CR of HIPAA and OSHA regulations and na-
Mandatory course designed to provide EPA requirements.
tional and state governmental structure and
nationally recognized certification required the legal system as it relates to medical HDT 138
for purchasing, removing and recycling of facilities. MACHINE SETUP/
refrigerants. The class is a 12-hour training MAINTENANCE 4 CR
session with the certification test upon com- HDT 113 Use and setup of hemodialysis machines.
pletion and is taught by a registered proctor. PHLEBOTOMY Organize and set up the dialysis machine
FUNDAMENTALS 4 CR and equipment. Priming and dry machine
HAC 237 Develop the skills necessary to draw blood
BASIC REFRIGERATION I 7 CR stringing. Instruction on various testing
specimens for analysis in a laboratory. In- equipment commonly used in dialysis units.
Introduction to controls, thermal physics, cludes an introduction to the structure and
and equipment for air-conditioning system Preparation and mixing of hemodialysis
function of a clinical laboratory. Safety pro- concentrates. Includes standard precautions
installation and servicing. cedures and universal precautions are in- and aseptic techniques. Prepares student to
Prerequisites: HAC 101, 103, 205, 208, 215. cluded. Hands-on practice in phlebotomy initiate monitor and terminate a routine
skills will be provided. hemodialysis treatment.
HDT 141 HDT 163 HS 150

WATER TREATMENT FIELD STUDY 1 CR INTERNSHIP I 5 CR
FOR HEMODIALYSIS 3 CR Familiarizes the student with various dialysis Students will participate in “on the job
Basic concepts of water treatment and dia- companies in the greater Puget Sound area. training” in the human services field of their
lyzer reuse, including instruction on the var- The student will be partnered up with an- choice. Duties and tasks are supervised.
ied devices used in hemodialysis. Advantages other student and be required to contact four Students perform relevant job duties and
and disadvantages of filters, carbon tanks, of the companies in the area in order to con- tasks within their agency of choice, attend
dionizers, ultraviolet light, and reverse os- duct an interview with a staff member. The supervision meetings, identify community
mosis in the treatment of water for dialysis. information gathered will be collected into a resources that are applicable, and perform
Prepare a typical water treatment-monitor- notebook to be submitted at the end of the other job duties as assigned. Instructor per-
ing schedule. class. Information to be included: interview mission is required for site choice.
notes, locations of individual dialysis units,
HDT 149 maps to each unit, maps to each unit, contact HS 220
VASCULAR ACCESS 3 CR person for each of the units, size of the com- THEORIES OF COUNSELING 5 CR
History and importance of vascular access. pany etc. The notebook will be a reference Increases student knowledge of a variety of
Review the major types of permanent and for the student(s) when obtaining a dialysis counseling theories, theorists and techniques
temporary vascular access. Use of appropri- technician position at the end of the course. from both a historical and contemporary
ate needle insertion for arteriovenous fistulae viewpoint. Students will explore the practi-
and grafts. Instruction in catheter care and cal application and appropriate uses of these
connections. Utilize the four types of anasto- theories in the human services system.
mosis used for internal arteriovenous fistu- Human Services/ HS 221
lae. Management of thrombosis, infection,
hematoma, bleeding, steal syndrome, aneu- Human Services FAMILY SYSTEMS 3 CR
rysm and catheter dislodgment. Chemical Explores the dynamics of healthy and un-
healthy family systems in both traditional
HDT 151 Dependency and alternative families. Students will study
PROFESSIONAL INTERACTION 3 CR a variety of approaches to assist families in
Explores the relationship and psychological HS 115 managing and coping with the stressors of
boundaries between the technician, the pa- THERAPEUTIC family life in contemporary society. An in-
tient and the renal facility. Includes concepts COMMUNICATION SKILLS 5 CR troduction to family intervention strategies
of patient education. Basic interpersonal Acquaints students with the basic methods and the development of human service skills
verbal and non-verbal with a focus on adapt- of therapeutic communication. Emphasis is to service families is included.
ing communication to an individuals special placed upon building basic active listening
needs or cultural orientation. Students will HS 223
skills. Students will demonstrate mastery of INTERVIEWING &
be given the tools to develop listening skills theory through classroom activities includ-
by practicing assertive communication, and ASSESSMENT SKILLS 5 CR
Course Descriptions
ing mock interviews and videotaping. Expands knowledge and provides a theoreti-
develop appropriate interpersonal relation-
ships using the concepts of patient confiden- HS 123 cal background and specific interviewing
tiality. Covers body mechanics and proper HIV/AIDS & Blood skills and techniques. Students will examine
lifting techniques. Includes information on Bourne Pathogens 1 CR . a variety of interviews used in human ser-
sexual harassment. Increase students’ knowledge of HIV/AIDS vice agencies, and demonstrate proficiency
& blood borne pathogens. Students will gain with documentation procedures associated
HDT 161 knowledge of the history of HIV/AIDS and with client interviews and assessments. An
CLINICAL PRACTICUM 6 CR related issues. Provides ten hours of HIV/ overview of the Diagnostic and Statistical
During the clinical experience the student AIDS training in the areas of transmission, Manual will be presented. Students will ex-
will participate in a dialysis facility as a occupational safety, and standard amine symptoms associated with a variety
member of the health care team in applying precautions. of mental disorders.
principles of hemodialysis, standard precau-
tions, fluid management, initiating and HS 127 HS 224
concluding a dialysis treatment, patient and INTRODUCTION TO DYNAMICS OF VIOLENCE 5 CR
equipment monitoring and treatment of HUMAN SERVICES 5 CR Presents an overview of the dynamics of vio-
routine hemodialysis problems in accor- This course is an introduction to human lence in relationships to both the perpetrator
dance with the standard dialysis procedures services as a profession and will include a and the victim. Areas of emphasis include
and policies of the facilities. historical and philosophical framework of child neglect, child sexual and physical abuse,
human service delivery. Contemporary roles missing and exploited children & adolescents,
and the human service worker will be cov- domestic violence, the cycle of violence and
ered including areas such as typical duties the impact on the family system and elder
and tasks of human service workers, income abuse. Strategies for treatment and commu-
maintenance, children’s services, family nity intervention are explored.
services, aging, substance abuse, mental
health, services for persons with disabilities
and the sociocultural aspects of providing
services in a multicultural diverse society.
Students will also examine the competencies
and qualifications required to become an
effective human service worker as well as the
occupational and educational alternatives
for graduates.
HS 225 HS 237 HS 258

SURVEY OF COMMUNITY LAW & ETHICS FOR INTERNSHIP III 5 CR
RESOURCES 3 CR HUMAN SERVICES 3 CR Students will participate in “on the job
Introduces students to a variety of community Presents an overview of the ethical and pro- training” in the human services field of their
based human service agencies through ex- fessional issues that Human Services workers choice. Duties and tasks are supervised.
amination of their services, functions, and will face in the field. Included are such topics Students provide relevant job duties and
service populations. The class will participate as ethical decision making, professional re- tasks within their agency of choice, attend
in field visits, guest lectures and exercises de- sponsibilities, liability, confidentiality, records supervision meetings, identify community
signed to assist them in understanding the and rights of clients, professional codes of resources that are applicable, and perform
relevance of each service component to the ethics, core values and personal issues, super- other job duties as assigned. Instructor per-
whole community, regional and state system. vision, leadership and the legal system. mission is required for site choice. Successful
completion of Internship II is required.
HS 227 HS 238
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIAL PROJECTS 3-5 CR HSCD 135
& WELLNESS 5 CR Students will be responsible for formulating INTRODUCTION TO
Introduces students to the dimensions of and implementing idea to complete a special CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY 3 CR
wellness including the physical, emotional, project related to the human services field. This course is an introduction to the field of
social and spiritual components. Students Students must obtain authorization from the chemical dependency. Emphasis on the
explore strategies for personal behavioral instructor for the project prior to enrolling in roles and responsibilities of the addiction
health & wellness including coping strate- the course paraprofessional counselor, ethical issues,
gies, personal boundaries, self awareness pharmacology, family dynamics, dual diag-
and how to avoid burnout on the job. HS 239 nosis, intervention techniques, self-help
SELECTED TOPICS 3-5 CR groups, levels of care, symptom identifica-
HS 229 Students will be responsible for performing a tion, and conducting alcohol/drug histories.
INTRODUCTION TO either a literature review and/or research on Interactive work stressed.
GANG CULTURE 3 CR a human services related topic. Students must
This culturally sensitive course clearly de- obtain authorization from the instructor for HSCD 140
scribes the historical foundations of gangs the project prior to enrolling in the course. ETHICS FOR CHEMICAL
and the gang culture that currently exists in DEPENDENCY PROFESSIONALS 2 CR
the United States. Students will learn to HS 244 Ethics for Chemical Dependency Profes-
identify gang symbols, attire, language and INTERNSHIP II 5 CR sionals focuses on understanding the obliga-
culture. This course will also examine so- Students will participate in “on the job tions to adhere to ethical and behavioral
cial change agents such as educational training” in the human services field of their standards of conduct in the helping relation-
awareness programs, parent programs, choice. Duties and tasks are supervised. ship as well as the importance of supervision
parent awareness programs and community Students provide relevant job duties and and continuing education.
awareness programs. tasks within their agency of choice, attend
Course Descriptions
supervision meetings, identify community HSCD 145

HS 230 resources that are applicable, and perform PHYSIOLOGICAL ACTIONS
CASE MANAGEMENT 5 CR other job duties as assigned. Instructor per- OF DRUGS & ALCOHOL 3 CR
This course introduces students to the fun- mission is required for site choice. Successful Students will learn to identify the physiologi-
damentals of case management practice. completion of Internship I is required. cal effects of psychoactive substances on the
Students will review different models of case user. Management of chronic and acute
management and learn about common case HS 246 conditions and drug interactions are
management functions such as outreach, GROUP PROCESS 3 CR covered.
engagement, assessment, planning, access- An introduction to the dynamics of group
ing resources, coordination and advocacy. interaction with emphasis upon the student’s HSCD 155
firsthand experience as a group leader and CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
HS 235 member. The factors involved in problems of & COUNSELING I:
CULTURALLY communication, effective emotional re- INDIVIDUALS & GROUPS 5 CR
COMPETENT PRACTICE 5 CR sponses and personal growth will be high- Individual counseling focuses on learning a
Provides students with an awareness of the lighted. Emphasis will be place on group collaborative process that facilitates the cli-
historical, cultural, socio-economic, biologi- process as a means of changing behavior. ent’s progress toward mutually determined
cal and psychosocial influences that define This course is designed to assist human ser- treatment goals and objectives. Students
diversity. Examines culturally competent vices students who will function as group will learn counseling competencies that in-
standards that influence best practice stan- leaders and co-leaders. clude; sensitivity to the client’s individual
dards for human service workers. Students characteristics and culture, the role of the
will explore culture, guidelines for culturally counselor, approaches to counseling & ad-
sensitive practices, the impact of inequality diction disorders, use of warmth, respect,
on a variety of service populations, racism, genuineness, concreteness and empathy,
prejudice and inclusion strategies. and the therapeutic use of power & author-
ity. Group dynamics & strategies will also
be covered.
HSCD 215 DSN 136

CASE MANAGEMENT Interior Design INTRODUCTION TO
& RECORD-KEEPING DRAWING & rendering 4 CR
FOR THE CDP 5 CR DSN 105 Introduction to some of the many types of
This course focuses on the basic case man- DRAFTING I 6 CR drawing methods and materials used by art-
agement skills of service coordination, refer- An introduction to the fundamentals of ar- ists and designers to create black and white
ral practices, community services, ongoing chitectural drafting and procedures required and color illustrations. Included are the
evaluation of treatment progress, client needs, for the interior designer. Exercises in line uses of several mediums to draw from life,
and learning documentation standards and weight quality, blue print reading and letter- photographs, and from memory. Students
applicable laws. ing, including the use of drafting tools and will complete freehand drawing exercises to
the use of scale. illustrate interior finishes and spaces.
HSCD 226
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY DSN 119 DSN 140
ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION 2 CR INTERIOR Design TEXTILES 4CR
The assessment and evaluation course will & THE CREATIVE A comprehensive coverage of the textile
include learning how to use screening, evalu- DESIGN PROCESS 4 CR products available for use in residential and
ation and assessment techniques as well as Provides a historical focus on creating safe, commercial design. An emphasis is made on
being able to determine a client’s readiness comfortable, aesthetically pleasing spaces for window, wall, soft floor coverings, uphol-
for treatment & change, and determining an residential and contract clients. Addresses the stery and the selection of materials for each
appropriate level of care for the client. 21st century concerns of sustainability, uni- of the above mentioned areas.
versal design, and adaptive reuse. The basic Prerequisites: DSN 119, 105, 136, & 124.
HSCD 228
applications of color theory, lighting, com-
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY DSN 145
munication and forecasting are examined.
& THE LAW 2 CR residential planning,
Students examine the federal & state laws DSN 121 design & exterior spaces 5 CR
that pertain to chemical dependency for in- DRAFTING II 5 CR Residential planning, design and exterior
dividuals & facilities. Students also become An introduction and exercise in space plan- spaces.
familiar with the criminal, civil and juvenile ning techniques while utilizing advanced Prerequisites: DSN 119, 105, 136, & 124.
court systems. drafting procedures, (kitchen, bath and
small spaces) and ADA requirements. DSN 152
HSCD 249 FURNITURE &
Prerequisites: DSN 119, 105, 136, & 124
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY CABINET DESIGN 2 CR
& COUNSELING II: DSN 123 An introduction to the major aspects of fur-
ADOLESCENTS & FAMILIES 5 CR MATERIALS, METHODS, niture and cabinet design.
Students become familiar with culturally & TECHNIQUES OF Prerequisites: DSN 121, 123, 132.
competent models of diagnosis and interven- INTERIOR DESIGN 4 CR
Course Descriptions
tion for families & adolescents as well as An introduction to design and construction DSN 153
building an understanding for the dynamics techniques, with a focus on architectural drafting iii 5 CR
among family members. mill work, hardware, doors, windows, fin- Completion of this course will provide stu-
ishes for interiors, finishes for case-goods, dents with an understanding of the typical
HSCD 251 planning dimensions, planning guidelines,
RELAPSE PREVENTION 3 CR floor and countertop materials.
Prerequisites: DSN 119, 105, 136, & 124. knowledge of proper techniques to combine
Students will become familiar with the basic cabinetry, appliances and applied measure-
philosophy & techniques of relapse preven- DSN 124 ments for graphic presentation standards.
tion for substance abuse and the ongoing COLOR THEORY 4 CR Prerequisites: DSN 119, 105, 136, & 124.
process that involves all aspects of the per- An introduction to color, color systems, color
son’s wellness and culture. Students will theorists, coloring agents, dimensions of DSN 158
learn to recognize the warnings signs for re- color in compositions, the influence of color HISTORY OF INTERIORS 4 CR
lapse, the 12-step approach to recovery and and exercises of putting color to use. A comprehensive overview of art, history of
general wellness concepts. interiors and furniture from antiquity to the
DSN 132 present day.
HSCD 238 LIGHTING 5 CR Prerequisites: DSN 121, 123, 132, & 140.
SPECIAL PROJECTS 3-5 CR An introduction and exercise in residential
Students will be responsible for formulating and commercial lighting design and tech- DSN 204
and implementing idea to complete a special niques with a focus on function, color, INTRODUCTION TO
project related to the chemical dependency controls, special effects, choosing the correct COMMERCIAL
field. Students must obtain authorization luminaries, coefficient of utilization, and INTERIOR DESIGN 4 CR
form the instructor for the project prior to lighting calculations. Basic design considerations for commercial
enrolling in the course interiors. Content includes the definition of
Prerequisites: DSN 119, 105, 136, & 124.
interior design, construction documentation
HSCD 259
for interiors, selection, specification and de-
SELECTED TOPICS 3-5 CR
tailing of finish materials, their application,
Students will be responsible for performing
and various types of interior building systems.
a either a literature review and/or research
Also included is an introduction to ADA
on a chemical dependency related topic.
compliance and the use of the International
Students must obtain authorization from the
Building Code (IBC).
instructor for the project prior to enrolling in
Prerequisites: DSN 105 and 158.
the course.
DSN 159 DSN 239 DSN 265

INTRODUCTION TO CAD II 5CR (OPTIONAL)
TECHNOLOGY FOR This course includes the intermediate level INDEPENDENT STUDY 3 CR
INTERIOR DESIGNERS 3 CR use of 2-dimensional CAD (computer aided This course is designed to allow the student
Basic computer use for commercial interiors. drafting). To develop increased knowledge, to further explore or expand upon their
Content includes the use of a PC for word speed, and accuracy, following demonstra- knowledge of interior design within an inde-
processing, spreadsheet creation, e-mail, tion and in class exercises, the student will pendent study format. It is available in the
and internet research and slide presenta- use AutoCAD software to develop advanced spring quarter only, to students who have
tions. Also included is the use of graphic layouts in paper space. They will explore completed, or are close to completing the de-
media and digital images for illustrative many uses of the program by working with gree program requirements and have demon-
purposes. 2-D group assignments. strated the ability to work well independently.
Prerequisites: DSN 158. Prerequisites: DSN 225. With guidance & instructor approval, the
student will select a meaningful project within
DSN 216 DSN 241 an area of interest to strengthen their range
CAD I 5 CR BUSINESS PRACTICES 4 CR of abilities illustrated in their final portfolio.
Introduction to CAD (Computer Aided Business practice as it is generally conducted The student will fulfill several pre-approved
Design). The student will learn the basic by interior designers. The intent of this study objectives at the conclusion of the course
functions and commands to produce basic is to acquaint the student with some of the where they will complete a self-assessment
drawings for interior design construction. basic procedures and written forms in the and final presentation to the instructor.
Prerequisites: DSN 159. industry within various business formats. Prerequisites: DSN 266
Prerequisites: DSN 239.
DSN 225 DSN 270
DESIGN I 5 CR DSN 245 (OPTIONAL)
Introduction to space planning, design, INTERNSHIP OR INDEPENDENT STUDY 4 CR
color, materials, and the use of products ALTERNATIVE STUDY 4 CR This course is designed to allow the student
and fixtures in the design of commercial Interact with established businesses or relat- to further explore or expand upon their
spaces which conduct business with the ed businesses of interior design by going to a knowledge of Interior Design within an inde-
general public. place of business and working one scheduled pendent study format. It is available in the
Prerequisites: DSN 216. day per week while attending school, or as Spring quarter only, to students who have
an option, to participate in a specific design completed, or are close to completing the de-
DSN 227 project. Students will arrange to work with a gree program requirements and have demon-
COMMERCIAL sponsor, and will observe and assist the strated the ability to work well independently.
SPECIFICATIONS 4 CR sponsor with meaningful design activities. With guidance & instructor approval, the
Investigate general notes used within con- Prerequisites: DSN 241or Instructor’s permission student will select a meaningful project within
struction documents, the specification of an area of interest to strengthen their range
products, fabrication, and applications for DSN 251 of abilities illustrated in their final portfolio.
Course Descriptions
commercial interior design, and the liabilities CONTRACT FURNITURE 3 CR The student will fulfill several pre-approved
of the designer in regard to specification Introduction to the various types of furniture objectives at the conclusion of the course
writing. that are used in commercial design. This where they will complete a self-assessment
Prerequisites: DSN 225. course will concentrate on the specification and final presentation to the instructor.
and use of actual furnishings from manufac-
DSN 231 Prerequisites: DSN 266
turer’s catalogues.
20TH CENTURY & CURRENT Prerequisites: DSN 245 DSN 275
DESIGN PHILOSOPHIES & (OPTIONAL)
SIGNIFICANT WORKS 3 CR DSN 266 INDEPENDENT STUDY 5 CR
Includes the study of historically significant PORTFOLIO/PROFESSIONAL This course is designed to allow the student
20th and 21st century architects, and interior PRESENTATION 7 CR to further explore or expand upon their
designers, their philosophies, historic works, Create and present a unique portfolio of knowledge of interior design within an inde-
and their preservation for the future. collected work done over the total length of pendent study format. It is available in the
Prerequisites: DSN 238. the program. The portfolio will illustrate spring quarter only, to students who have
the level of design and technical skill the completed, or are close to completing the de-
DSN 236 student is capable of achieving. The suc-
DESIGN II 7 CR gree program requirements and have demon-
cessful student will also learn to present strated the ability to work well independently.
Through team planning, design, drawing, themselves and their work professionally.
color rendering, materials specification, and With guidance & instructor approval, the
Prerequisites: DSN 251 student will select a meaningful project within
the use of products and fixtures in commer-
cial design, the student will design, develop, an area of interest to strengthen their range
and present plans for a renovation project of of abilities illustrated in their final portfolio.
commercial nature, utilizing an existing The student will fulfill several pre-approved
space as a model. objectives at the conclusion of the course
where they will complete a self-assessment
Prerequisites: DSN 227.
and final presentation to the instructor.
Prerequisites: DSN 266
DSN 214 DSN 211 LM 206

GREEN DESIGN: AN OVERVIEW 5 Cr BUSINESS PROCEDURES INTEGRATED PEST
Learn the basic fundamentals of green de- & SALES 4 Cr MANAGEMENT 3 CR
sign. What is this “new” concept of living? Become familiar with ethical business prac- Covers pest problem diagnosis and manage-
When did it begin, and how far have we tices in kitchen and bath design including ment options such as monitoring pest popu-
come? How can it benefit our lives and our common business contracts, tools, and forms. lations This includes identifying pests, and
planet? In this brief overview, students will Students will learn presentation standards choosing a combination of tactics to keep
study relevant vocabulary and examine the such as reading architectural drawings to pest populations at an acceptable level. Ex-
basics of designing green. obtain measurements and information to be plores cultural, mechanical, biological, and
used in the design process, as well as produc- chemical tactics of pest management stress-
DSN 222 ing their own proper working documents. ing the use of the least toxic methods first
A CLOSER LOOK AT Offered: Fall, Spring
LIVING GREEN 4 Cr
Live a greener life. Students will learn the LM 210
“Seven Paths to a Good Green Home,” and Landscape SMALL POWER
take a closer look at what the interior design
field can do for the “green” cause by studying Management EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS 10 CR
Introduction to the uses and applications of
the text and reporting on local case studies. a variety of small power equipment in the
LM 110 landscape industry. Reviews safety practic-
DSN 221 LANDSCAPE BASICS I 10 CR es, maintenance, troubleshooting, and mi-
BUILDING THE GREEN LIFE: Covers a variety of basic landscape subjects nor repair of small power equipment. Also
MATERIALS & ESTIMATING 5 Cr and materials for the landscape technician. covered in this course are considerations for
Finding and specifying the right green prod- Referred to as course essentials, basics are selection and evaluation of appropriate use
ucts for your project will benefit both your required to advance in the landscape man- of equipment. Covered are considerations
client and your planet. In this course, stu- agement program. and local requirements when evaluating the
dents will become familiar with green re- appropriateness of small versus heavy equip-
sources, as well as when and where to specify LM 115
LANDSCAPE BASICS II 10 CR ment operators.
green products for their projects.
Students will be exposed to a variety of Prerequisites: Completion of Landscape
DSN 223 landscape activities and perform realistic Technician Core Courses or Instructor Approval.
PROJECT GREEN: training in areas including pruning, chemi- LM 215
DEVELOPING A GREEN DESIGN 5 Cr cal application, turf-grass identification, TURF GRASS MANAGEMENT 10 CR
Design and present a green space. Students and safe application of hand tools. Explores the genus/species of turf grasses
will spend class time developing a green de- indigenous to the northwest. Compares their
sign based on knowledge obtained through- LM 145
INSTALLATION LAB 15 CR physiological make-up, their use and func-
out the quarter, and present them to the class
Course Descriptions
Perform project installation using approved tion in the landscape, sports fields, and golf
in preparation for real-life interior “green” courses.
design proposals. design plans. Application of landscape tech-
nology with customer service provides project Prerequisites: Completion of Landscape
DSN 202 management and scheduling of operations. Technician Core Courses or Instructor Approval.
ELEMENTS OF KITCHEN
LM 150 LM 223
& BATH DESIGN 5 Cr
DESIGN I 10 CR LANDSCAPE
Understand the principles and elements of
Overview of urban landscape projects with COMMUNITY BASED LAB I 9 CR
design for kitchens and baths, including the
application of design principles to enhance Designed for students currently operating a
basic components, mechanical and lighting
the environment. Students will utilize in- landscape business or employed part time in
systems, and construction applications.
struction with computer-aided design to the industry.
DSN 206 create plans and drawings for urban resi- LM 235
20/20 DRAFTING 5 Cr dential design. Customer service skills as LANDSCAPE
Learn this computer aided drafting method well as design proposals and presentation COMMUNITY BASED LAB II 11 CR
to design kitchen and bath spaces. Skills will be covered. Designed for students who want to intern
learned will include the execution of the fol-
LM 155 with an employer prior to the completion of
lowing: floor plans, elevation drawings, sec-
DESIGN II 10 CR the program.
tion drawings, dimensional drawings, and
specification sheets. Utilizes leadership skills working with cus- LM 238
tomers using computer aided designing to LANDSCAPE CERTIFICATION 11 CR
DSN 208 create marketable landscape plans for a final Prepares students for the certification pro-
MATERIALS & ESTIMATING 4 Cr presentation. Use and learn design software cess in the landscape management industry.
Acquire the knowledge to recommend ap- with the collection of site data for assessing Designed for employees seeking advance-
propriate cabinetry, appliances, ventilation, project selection, incorporating materials, ment or promotion prior to the student’s
decorative plumbing and hardware includ- and developing specifications with estimates. completion of the program.
ing fixture and fitting features and materials,
surfacing materials, and decorative materi-
als to satisfy the design criteria. Students
will learn to research, estimate, recommend
and order materials using product specifica-
tion sheets.
LM 242 MCH 121 MCH 211

OPERATING A MILLS I 6 CR INTERMEDIATE CNC 10 CR
LANDSCAPE BUSINESS 10 CR Progressively difficult operations on milling Understanding and operating Computer
Overview of owning and operating a small machines, with emphasis on setups, speeds Numerical Control (CNC) machinery.
landscape business within Washington and feeds, end milling, side milling, shell Writing programs and manual data input.
State. Creating a plan of operation along milling, drilling and tapping. Actual ma- Actual machining jobs from industry may
with contractor licensing, bonding, and sub- chining jobs from industry may be utilized. be utilized.
mitting bids. The final project will be sub- Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission and MCH 101. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission and MCH 101.
mitted as a “culmination project.”
MCH 122 MCH 216
LATHES & MILLS II 8 CR ADVANCED CNC 12 CR
Intermediate calculations and machining Progressively advanced CNC machining
MANufacturing operations with emphasis on accessories for techniques with emphasis placed on program
Technologies lathes and milling machines. Actual ma-
chining jobs from industry may be utilized.
troubleshooting, and increased production.
Actual machining jobs from industry may be
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission and MCH 101. utilized.
MCH 101 Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission and MCH 101.
ORIENTATION/ MCH 125
MACHINE SHOP SAFETY 2 CR LATHES & MILLS III 10 CR MCH 219
Provides an overview of the program, orien- Progressively advanced turning and mill- CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 4 CR
tation to shop procedures, and the responsi- ing techniques with emphasis placed on Resumes, researching employers, and job
bilities associated with personal safety and precision setup using geometric dimension- search techniques.
the safety of others. ing and tolerancing. Actual machining jobs Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission and MCH 101.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. from industry may be utilized.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission and MCH 101. MCH 223
MCH 105 INSPECTION TECHNIQUES 6 CR
SHOP MATH/BLUEPRINT I 6 CR MCH 126 Proper use of inspection tools and equipment.
Provides a review of basic arithmetic using LATHES & MILLS IV 8 CR Emphasis is on applied use of geometric di-
addition, subtraction, fractions, and decimal Progressively advanced turning and milling mensioning and tolerancing, with use of
fractions. Study of drawings and prints, and techniques with emphasis placed on the use granite layout surfaces.
an overview of basic measuring tools. of all shop equipment to complete advanced Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission and MCH 101.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission and MCH 101. precision projects. Actual machining jobs
from industry may be utilized. MCH 229
MCH 107 Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission and MCH 101. METALLURGY &
SHOP MATH/BLUEPRINT II 6 CR HEAT TREATMENT 4 CR
Provides study of basic geometry concepts MCH 129 Provides insight into the study of the proper-
Course Descriptions
and introduction to calculators. Advanced SURFACE GRINDING 4 CR ties and compositions of metals. Emphasis is
study of prints and reading of machine Progressively difficult grinding operations on heat treatment of metals.
details. with emphasis on surface grinding, mount- Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission and MCH 101.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission and MCH 101. ing, dressing and truing grinding machine
wheels. MCH 231
MCH 109 Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission and MCH 101 MANUFACTURING
SHOP MATH/BLUEPRINT III 6 CR RESOURCES & RESEARCH 4 CR
An introduction to trigonometric functions, MCH 133 Study of resources for machining informa-
practical machine mathematical applica- TOOL & CUTTER GRINDING 5 CR tion with emphasis on methods of research.
tions, the Cartesian coordinate system, Progressively difficult tool and cutter Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission and MCH 101.
geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. grinding with emphasis on milling cutters,
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission and MCH 101. reamers, and form tools. MCH 240
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission and MCH 101. TRAINING & PRACTICE 1-10 CR
MCH 111 Special instruction to suit the individuals
SHOP MACHINES & TOOLS 6 CR MCH 202 needs. Repeated enrollment ensures progres-
Use and care of hand and machine tools INTRODUCTION TO CNC 7 CR sively advanced training. The number of
used in measurement, layout and inspection. Introduction to CNC programming software times one may enroll is based on the students
Beginning machine tool operation of pedes- and setups using CAD/CAM interfacing needs, at the instructor’s advisement.
tal grinders, drill presses, and power saws. and project milling, drilling and lathe turn- Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission and MCH 101.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission and MCH 101. ing. Actual machining jobs from industry
may be utilized.
MCH 117 Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission and MCH 101.
LATHES I 6 CR
Progressively difficult operations on lathes
with emphasis on setups, speeds and feeds,
turning, facing, grooving, threading and
tapers. Actual turning jobs from industry
may be utilized.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission and MCH 101.
MASST 120 MASST 129

Massage Studies MASSAGE THEORY II 5 CR KINESIOLOGY II 3 CR
Introduces the student to a variety of massage Continue the study of movement. This
MASST 109 treatment techniques, providing groundwork course builds upon the principles and skills
MASSAGE THEORY I 6 CR for clinical massage applications. Indications, for locating and identifying bony landmarks
Introduces the learner to the history, appli- contraindications and treatment modifica- and muscles using palpation techniques,
cation, and principles of Swedish massage. tions will be identified. Different modalities movement and anatomical terminology.
This includes not only the massage strokes, and other forms of bodywork will be studied, Students will also be introduced to assess-
but also client safety, communication, and including deep tissue, sports massage, hydro- ment of structures, using Range of Motion
charting of results. therapy, pregnancy, postural and gait analy- assessment.
Prerequisite: The student will have submitted a sis, and seated massage. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MASST 127
medical statement of health from a primary care Prerequisite: Successful completion of MASST
provider verifying their ability to safely participate 109 and MASST 113. Student must have current MASST 131
in all aspects of the program prior to admission. First Aid/CPR certification, as well as having ASSESSMENT & TREATMENT
MASST 109 must be taken concurrently with completed a minimum of four hours HIV-AIDS OF THE BACK 2 CR
MASST 113 training. MASST 118 must be taken concurrently Detailed and extensive review of the struc-
with MASST 119 ture and function of the back. Students will
MASST 110 explore common musculoskeletal and neu-
ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY MASST 121 rological pathologies that can affect the
& PATHOLOGY I 5 CR MASSAGE PRACTICE II 5 CR back, and formulate a treatment plan to
Introduces the student to anatomy and Building on the massage techniques learned safely and effectively assess and treat those
physiology, cytology, integumentary, osteol- in first term, students become proficient in a conditions.
ogy, mycology and nervous system. variety of modalities and treatment tech- Prerequisite: Successful completion of MASST
niques. Students learn the proper applica- 115 and MASST 123
MASST 111 tion of deep tissue massage, sports massage,
ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY pregnancy massage, seated massage, hydro- MASST 139
& PATHOLOGY II 5 CR therapy and assessment of posture and gait. CLINICAL MASSAGE
Includes endocrinology, cardiovascular, di- Prerequisite: Successful completion of MASST BUSINESS & ETHICS I 1 CR
gestive and respiratory systems. 109 and MASST 113. Student must have current Prepares the learner to communicate with
Prerequisite: Successful completion of MASST 110 First Aid/CPR certification, as well as having other Health Care Practitioners through
completed a minimum of four hours HIV-AIDS proper and thorough documentation.
MASST 113 training. MASST 119 must be taken concurrently Prerequisite: Successful completion of Swedish
MASSAGE PRACTICE I 6 CR with MASST 118 Massage Practitioner program, completion of a
Apply knowledge and techniques taught in similar program from another accredited
Massage Theory I. This class prepares the MASST 123 institution, or currently a Washington State
learner to practice safe, relaxing, therapeu- CLINICAL APPLICATION
Course Descriptions
Licensed Massage Practitioner.
tic, and effective Swedish massage. In addi- OF MASSAGE THERAPY 4 CR
tion to proper use and application of Swedish Introduces and prepares the learner to rec- MASST 143
massage strokes, the learner will also prac- ognize, assess and effectively treat common MASSAGE BUSINESS
tice proper self-care techniques, and learn musculoskeletal pathologies. Other informa- & ETHICS I 2 CR
how to care for their equipment. tion covered here is scope of practice, tissue Introduces the learner to important business
Prerequisite: The student will have submitted a healing, defining causes of injury, stages of knowledge, skills, and professional ethics vital
medical statement of health from a primary care rehabilitation, and common mistakes that to the successful practice of massage therapy
provider verifying their ability to safely participate massage therapists make. after licensure. Students know and follow
in all aspects of the program prior to admission. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Swedish professional ethics as relates to massage, will
MASST 113 must be taken concurrently with Practitioner course, successfully completed an learn and practice universal safety precau-
MASST 109 accredited massage course with at least 600 hours, tions, utilize and understand common medi-
or currently a Washington State Licensed Massage cal terms, research the different avenues of
MASST 115 Practitioner. employment available, and begin the process
CLINICAL MASSAGE of building a successful massage business.
TECHNIQUES 4 CR MASST 127
Prerequisite: Enrolled in MASST 109.
Covers a variety of massage techniques used KINESIOLOGY I 3 CR
in clinical massage. Students will learn and Introduces students to the study of move- MASST 144
practice when and how to employ these ment. This course presents the beginning MASSAGE BUSINESS
techniques in order to safely and effectively principles and skills for locating and identi- & ETHICS II 2 CR
treat their clients. fying bony landmarks and muscles using Learn and demonstrate a variety of success-
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Swedish palpation techniques, movement and ana- ful business strategies, from marketing to
massage Practitioner program, completion of a tomical terminology. record keeping, in addition to becoming
similar program from another accredited knowledgeable regarding state and local
institution, or currently a Washington State laws that govern massage therapy in Wash-
Licensed Massage Practitioner ington State.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of MASST 143
MASST 153 MASST 160

MASST 145
ASSESSMENT & TREATMENT: PRACTICUM II 3 CR
ORTHOPEDIC ASSESSMENT 4 CR
UPPER EXTREMITY 2 CR Allows the student to choose and pursue in-
Detailed analysis of joints, ligaments and
Detailed and extensive review of the struc- dividual workplace experience opportuni-
how movements are affected by surrounding
ture and function of the upper extremity. ties. This opportunity may be in a supervised
structures. Integrating basic assessment and
Students will explore common musculoskel- internship setting, on-site events, and/or
treatment of common musculoskeletal inju-
etal and neurological pathologies that can practice in Clover Park Technical College’s
ries and conditions.
affect the arm and shoulder, and how to student-run massage clinic.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of MASST
safely and effectively assess and treat those Prerequisite: Successful completion of Swedish
129 or equivalent
conditions. Massage Practitioner program, completion of a
MASST 147 Prerequisite: Successful completion of MASST similar program from another accredited
CLINICAL MASSAGE 115 and MASST 123. institution, or currently a Washington State
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I 3 CR Licensed Massage Practitioner.
MASST 155
Explores body systems with an emphasis on MASST 161
ASSESSMENT & TREATMENT:
the common pathologies of those systems. In STUDENT CLINIC 2 CR
LOWER EXTREMITY 2 CR
addition to covering the cause and effect of Gain first-hand knowledge and experience
Detailed and extensive review of the struc-
those pathologies, the learner will also be by running a massage clinic. In addition to
ture and function of the lower extremity.
presented with the common allopathic providing relaxation and deep tissue mas-
Students will explore common musculoskel-
treatment(s) their clients may be receiving sage, each student will also have an opportu-
etal and neurological pathologies that can
for those conditions. Pharmacology will in- nity to experience the more administrative
affect the lower extremity, and how to safely
clude effects and side-effects of the medica- positions in a clinic, by rotating through the
and effectively assess and treat those
tions, and how those relate to the indications positions of receptionist, cashier, and sched-
conditions.
and contraindications of massage. uling manager.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of MASST
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Swedish Prerequisite: Successful completion of MASST
115 and MASST 123
Massage Practitioner program, completion of a 109 and MASST 113. Student must have current
similar program from another accredited MASST 157 First Aid/CPR certification, as well as having
institution, or currently a Washington State ASSESSMENT & TREATMENT: completed a minimum of four hours HIV-AIDS
Licensed Massage Practitioner. HEAD & NECK 2 CR training, and a from the Washington State Patrol;
MASST 149 Detailed and extensive review of the struc- some results may precent individuals from
CLINICAL MASSAGE THEORY: ture and function of the head and neck. participating in the background check.
SPECIAL POPULATIONS 5 CR Students will explore common musculoskel-
etal and neurological pathologies that can MASST 163
Explores how massage can be modified to CLINICAL MASSAGE
safely and effectively treat individuals who affect the head and neck, and formulate a
treatment plan to safely and effectively as- ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II 3 CR
have unique situations that could include Continues the exploration of body systems
physical, emotional and health-related chal- sess and treat those conditions.
Course Descriptions
with an emphasis on the common patholo-

lenges. Indications and contraindications Prerequisite: Successful completion of MASST
115 and MASST 123
gies of those systems started in MASST 147.
will be discussed as they apply to each popu- In addition to covering the cause and effect
lation. To be taken concurrently with MASST 158 of those pathologies, the learner will also be
MASST 151. PRACTICUM I 3 CR presented with the common allopathic
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Swedish Allows the student to choose and pursue in- treatment(s) their clients may be receiving
Massage Practitioner program, completion of a dividual workplace experience opportuni- for those conditions. Pharmacology will in-
similar program from another accredited clude effects and side-effects of the medica-
ties. This opportunity may be in a supervised
institution, or currently a Washington State tions, and how those relate to the indications
internship setting, on-site events, and/or
Licensed Massage Practitioner. and contraindications of massage.
practice in Clover Park Technical College’s
MASST 151 student-run massage clinic. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MASST 147.
CLINICAL MASSAGE PRACTICE: Prerequisite: Successful completion of Swedish
SPECIAL POPULATIONS 3 CR Massage Practitioner program, completion of a
Practice techniques and positioning to adapt similar program from another accredited
massage to safely and effectively treat indi- institution, or currently a Washington State
viduals who have unique situations that Licensed Massage Practitioner.
could include physical, emotional and MASST 159
health-related challenges. Indications and CLINICAL MASSAGE
contraindications will be discussed as they BUSINESS & ETHICS II 1 CR
apply to each population. To be taken con- Prepares the learner to communicate with
currently with MASST 149. and leads the learner through the process of
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Swedish billing insurance companies for services; from
Massage Practitioner program, completion of a codes to filling out forms and follow-up.
similar program from another accredited
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Swedish
institution, or currently a Washington State
Massage Practitioner program, completion of a
similar program from another accredited
institution, or currently a Washington State
MMN 129 MMN 215

Medical Materiel PRINCIPLES and Practices CLINICAL INTERNSHIP II 6 CR
of sterilization 6CR Continued participation in the clinical set-
Management/ Classroom and laboratory experience in the ting at local facilities allows the student to
Central Service packaging, assembly, and sterilization of pro- gain a variety of experiences in Central Ser-
cedural trays, instrument sets, and sterile vice and Materiel Management. Require-
MMN 103 supplies. Major topics include methods of ments are the same as MMN 213.
INTRODUCTION TO high and low temperature sterilization, steril- Prerequisite: Successful completion of MMN 213.
THE PROGRAM & THE ization chemicals, and packaging materials.
Guidelines for point of use processing are MMN 216
HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY 3 CR JOB SKILLS 3 CR
Covers overall program content, including discussed. Operations parameters and main-
tenance of various sterilizers is included, as Twice a month, the student will return to
policies, procedures, philosophy and terminal campus for instruction. During these hours
objectives. The history and evolvement of the well as monitoring of the sterilization process
and quality control. Proper storage and stor- students focus on preparing applications,
central service profession, human relations, resumes, and interviewing. This course in-
legal issues and regulatory agencies affecting age concerns for sterile supplies are included.
Prerequisite: MMN 103, 108, 113, 124, 126. cludes lecture, role-play and practice.
the field are explored.
Prerequisite: Completion of MMN 103, 108, 113,
MMN 108 MMN 131 124, 126, 129, 131.
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY/ Materiel Management/
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3 CR central service
applications 4 CR
Explore the overall makeup of the human
body, its systems and functions, related Overview of the handling and distribution Mathematics
medical, and surgical terminology. Surgical of materials in a medical facility. Inventory
instrumentation is introduced. management, replenishment methods, and MAT 060
Prerequisite: Completion of MMN 103. tracking systems are included. Students be- Fundamentals
come familiar with quality assurance mea- of Arithmetic 5 CR
MMN 113 sures and techniques. For two weeks, the Comprehensive instruction in basic arith-
MICRO BIOLOGY/ students participate at area healthcare facili- metic including whole numbers, fractions,
INFECTION CONTROL 3 CR ties and are introduced to the role of the CS decimals, ratio, proportion and percentages.
Examination of human pathogens in microbi- technician in the clinical setting. In order to Math vocabulary and problem solving strat-
ology. Students will learn about infection participate in the clinical aspect of the pro- egies and approaches are taught.
control as it relates to the sterilization process. gram, students must receive a “No Record Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement
Safety issues in the healthcare environment on File” report from the Washington State score is required.
are covered are covered. Patrol, re: Crimes against Persons, have
proof of current immunizations, complete MAT 072
Prerequisite: MMN 103, 108.
Course Descriptions
CPR for health care professionals, be able to Medical Math Applications 3 CR
MMN 124 lift 50 pounds, and be able to work on your Emphasis on fractions, combined percent-
Surgical instrumentation 4 CR feet for up to 8 hours. ages, metric, apothecary measurements and
Students learn to identify basic and complex Prerequisite: MMN 103, 108, 113, 124, 126, 129. conversions, roman numerals and dosage
surgical instruments. They will demonstrate calculation formulas. Self-paced lab. (For
thorough knowledge of the manufacture, MMN 213 Hemodialysis students only).
care, and processing of surgical, Endoscopic CLINICAL INTERNSHIP I 6 CR Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement
and power instruments. In addition, students Provides the student with the opportunity to score is required.
will have an understanding of special proto- apply the theories and principles of Central
Service learned in the classroom to the ac- MAT 082
cols required with loaner instruments.
tual work experience in a central service or Basic Mathematics 5 CR
Prerequisite: MMN 103, 108, 113
distribution department. The role of the CS Addresses basic operations with whole num-
MMN 126 technician in a hospital central service de- bers, fractions, and decimals, order of opera-
principles and methods partment will be the focus. In order to par- tions, signed numbers, ratio and proportion,
of cleaning & disinfection 6 CR ticipate in the clinical aspect of the program, percentages, geometric figures and the U.S.
Classroom and laboratory experience in the students must receive a “No Record on File” and metric systems of measurement.
fundamentals of cleaning and disinfection. report from the Washington State Patrol, re: Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement
Topics include water quality issues, water Crimes Against Persons, have proof of cur- score or successful completion of MAT 60 is required.
purification systems, chemical cleaning and rent immunizations, complete CPR for MAT 091
disinfecting agents, handling and transport- health care professionals, be able to lift 50 Introduction To Algebra 5 CR
ing of patient care equipment, and general pounds, and be able to work on your feet for Develops algebraic topics including alge-
cleaning protocols for instruments. The up to 8 hours. braic expressions, solving linear equations
proper and safe handling of infectious waste Prerequisite: Completion of MMN 103, 108, 113, and inequalities, coordinate graphing, sys-
is also covered. 124, 126, 129, 131.
tems of equations, polynomials, factoring
Prerequisite: MMN 103, 108, 113, 124.
and introduction to rational expressions.
Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement
score; or successful completion of MAT 82 is
required.
MAT 99 MAT 108 MATH& 146

Intermediate Algebra 5 CR Math For Health Introduction To Stats 5 CR
Expands on algebraic topics including solv- Occupations 5 CR Descriptive and inferential statistics, includ-
ing equations and inequalities, graphing of Covers solutions to linear equations and qua- ing measures of central tendency, dispersion
linear and nonlinear equations, and rational dratic equations with real roots, formulas; or variation, and skewness. The student is
expressions. Develops topics including roots U.S., metric and apothecary measurement, introduced to basic concepts in probability,
and radicals, solving absolute value equa- calculation of dosages and intravenous fluid as well as discrete and continuous probability
tions and inequalities, solving quadratic, infusions, solutions and dilutions, logarithms distribution functions. Statistical inference
exponential and logarithmic equations, and and pH, elementary chemical calculations includes sampling, elementary experimental
introduction to functions. and elementary statistics including standard design, and hypothesis testing using normal,
Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement deviation. Scientific calculator required. student-t, and F distributions, linear regres-
score or successful completion of MAT 91 is required. Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement sion and correlation, and the Chi-square dis-
score or successful completion of MAT 91 is required. tribution. Graphing calculator is required.
MAT 104 Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement
Introductory MAT 110 score or successful completion of MAT 99 is required.
Computer Mathematics 5 CR Math For
Develops techniques in discrete mathematics Non-Science Majors 5 CR MAT 210
common to computers, electronic communi- Covers a variety of topics including proba- Discrete Mathematics 5 CR
cations, and digital electronics. Discusses bility, statistics, finance, modeling, sets and Develop tools for reasoning about discrete
scientific notation, introductory trigonome- counting, matrix operations, and exponen- mathematical objects. Topics include count-
try, logarithms, analog to digital conversion; tial and logarithmic functions. Graphing ing and combinations, laws of logic, methods
decimal, binary, octal, and hexadecimal calculator required. of proof, set theory, cardinality, proof by in-
number systems; introductory Boolean alge- Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement duction, recursion and relations/functions.
bra, and binary arithmetic as core elements. score or successful completion of MAT 99 is required. Prerequisite: COMPASS college algebra of at
Prerequisite: COMPASS placement score 62 least 53 or successful completion of MATH& 141.
algebra or 40 college algebra, or successful MATH& 141
completion of MAT 91 is required Pre-calculus I,
College Algebra 5 CR
MAT 105 Covers linear, quadratic, polynomial, ratio- Mechanical
Mathematics For nal, absolute value, exponential, logarith-
Industrial Professions 5 CR mic, and inverse functions and equations, Engineering
Develops elements of algebra, geometry, composite functions, linear and quadratic Design
metric measure, and trigonometry to calcu- inequalities, graphs of functions, relations,
late areas, volumes, and angles for polygonal and inequalities; and graphic transforma- MED 138
objects, objects with smooth curves, and tions. Introduces limits, linear and quadratic BASIC MECHANICAL
composite objects; with applications to ma- curve fitting, and mathematical modeling DRAFTING 5 CR
Course Descriptions
terial strength, tapers, pulleys, gears, screw including exponential growth and decay. Covers the basic concepts of drafting, in-
threads, and elementary engines. Scientific Graphing calculator required. cluding, multiview projection, section views,
calculator required. Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement isometric and oblique views, ANSI Y14.M
Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement score or successful completion of MAT 99 is required. dimensioning and tolerancing standards,
score or successful completion of MAT 91 is required.
MATH& 142 threads and fasteners and detail drawing
MAT 106 Pre-calculus II, Functional production.
Math For Electronics 5 CR Trigonometry 5 CR MED 139
Covers elements of algebra, geometry, and Covers circular, trigonometric, and inverse- INTERMEDIATE
trigonometry; trigonometric, exponential, trigonometric functions and graphs, trigono- MECHANICAL DRAFTING 5 CR
and logarithmic functions; and current, metric and inverse trigonometric identities, Introduces the principles for specific work-
voltage, resistance, power, reactance, capaci- trigonometric equations, vectors and elemen- ing drawings, including welding, and piping.
tance, and inductance, focusing on DC and tary vector operations, De Moivre’s theorem Covers advanced multiview projection and
AC electronics; introduces logic gates and and equations with complex solutions, and drawing concepts, including assembly draw-
Boolean algebra as applied to logic control- polar and parametric equations and their ing package development.
lers. Scientific calculator required. graphs. Graphing calculator required. Prerequisites: MED 138
Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement
score or successful completion of MAT 91 is required. score or successful completion of MATH& 141 or MED 140
equivalent is required. ADVANCED
MAT 107
MECHANICAL DRAFTING 5 CR
Business Mathematics 5 CR MATH& 151
Applies the basic principles surrounding the
Covers discounts, markup and markdown, Calculus I 5 CR design and drawing of gears, cams, linkages
payroll, simple and compound interest, an- Algebraic and transcendental functions, and bearings. Introduces the concepts of lo-
nuities, amortization payments, taxes, insur- continuity, limits (including indeterminate cation, running and interference fits.
ance, and business statistics in an forms), derivatives and differentials of alge-
Prerequisites: MED 138-139
algebra-based development. Scientific cal- braic and transcendental functions (e.g.,
culator required. exponential, logarithmic, and trigonomet-
Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement ric forms), applications of differential calcu-
score or successful completion of MAT 91 is required. lus, and an introduction to antiderivatives
or indefinite integrals. Graphing calculator
is required.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of MATH&
142 or equivalent is required.
MED 144 MED 159 MED 189

ELECTRONIC DRAFTING 5 CR GEOMETRIC Dimensioning STATICS & STRENGTHS
Covers basic electronic detailing, including TOLERANCING 5 CR OF MATERIALS II 5 CR
block diagrams, schematic diagrams, wiring Covers the fundamentals of geometric di- Covers beam-loading, shear and movement
and cabling diagrams, and the development mensioning and tolerancing, including da- diagrams, torsion and bending loads. Also
of a printed circuit board assembly drawing tums, material condition, geometric student will learn shear on bolts, rivets, and
package. characteristics and their symbols, and ap- welds.
Prerequisites: MED 138. plication and interpretation. This module Prerequisites: MED 188
follows ANSI Y14.5-1994 standards.
MED 145 Prerequisites: MED 138 or instructor permission MED 194
STRUCTURAL DRAFTING I 5 CR EMPLOYMENT RESEARCH 4 CR
Emphasizes the development of drawing MED 167 Students will research, present oral reports,
skills related to structural steel required for ENGINEERING prepare a professional resume with cover
steel buildings. DESIGN MATH I 5 CR letter, and conduct a job search with proper
Prerequisites: MED 138 Covers common fractions, decimal frac- grooming and dress.
tions, equivalents, percentages and powers
MED 146 and roots. Also covers application of units, MED 198
STRUCTURAL DRAFTING II 5 CR precision and tolerances. INDUSTRY TOURS 1 CR
Typical detailing of beams, plate girders, Participate in various field trips to industry
columns, and both welded and riveted con- MED 168 partners in order to observe real world ex-
nections for frames and trusses. ENGINEERING amples of mechanical design and
Prerequisites: MED 145 DESIGN MATH II 5 CR manufacturing.
Covers fundamentals of algebra, fundamen-
MED 148 tals of plane geometry, area and volume of PHYS& 121
DESCRIPTIVE GEOMETRY I 5 CR geometric figures, and trigonometry. GENERAL PHYSICS I 5 CR
Covers the creation of auxiliary views of in- Prerequisites: MED 167 Covers problem-solving concepts in physics
clined planes using reference planes and fold including, vectors & motion, force, momen-
lines. Explores techniques used to solve MED 179 tum, work, energy, rotational motion, simple
practical problems for finding true lengths of MASTERCAM 5 CR machines, universal gravitation, matter, flu-
lines, true shapes of planes and various spa- Covers the fundamentals of CAD/CAM. ids, temperature and heat transfer.
tial relationships. Applies auxiliary view Students will use MasterCAM to create ge- Prerequisites: MED 167-168 or MATH 099
projection and theories to create successive ometry from engineering details, develop
auxiliary views and uses auxiliary views for tool paths and generate CNC program
reverse construction. code.
Prerequisites: MED 138 or instructor permission Prerequisites: MED 138, MED 158 Media Design &
Production
Course Descriptions
MED 149 MED181
DESCRIPTIVE GEOMETRY II 5 CR SOLID WORKS 5 CR
Defines and applies the principles of geomet- This module will cover SolidWorks opera- MDP 103
ric intersections, applies the theoretical tions doing solid model design and the major FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWING 5 CR
principles of geometric developments to cre- functions of SolidWorks: 2D sketching, 3D Drawing is broken down into methods of
ate developments of various solids and tran- part modeling, assembly generation and observing the world around you and captur-
sition shapes. drawing creation. ing it on paper. Examining simple and com-
Prerequisites: MED 138-139-140 plex objects in term of contour, proportions,
Prerequisites: MED 148 or instructor permission
weight, negative space and light. Gain a
MED 150 MED 187 heightened awareness and understanding of
SHOP & MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIAL SAFETY 2 CR form is gained.
PROCESSES 5 CR Covers OSHA and WISHA standards for
safety, employers and employee responsibili- MDP 107
Covers manufacturing processes, materials
ties, safety standards that are imposed in vari- VISUAL ART, DESIGN
and systems, terms, and operation of ma-
ous shops, i.e. machine shop, weld shop, and & STORYBOARDING 5 CR
chines and equipment.
office areas, and Emergency Action Plans. Introduction to visual arts and storytelling,
MED 158 stressing the components of visual thinking
BEGINING AUTO CAD 5 CR MED 188 and visual language underlying design for
Introduces the basic concepts of computer STATICS & STRENGTHS digital media. The basic elements of art;
aided drafting. Covers AutoCAD 2D draw- OF MATERIALS I 5 CR line, form, shape, texture, value, and color
ing commands and variables including those Covers statics and strengths of materials, are practiced throughout the course. Using a
required for sketching, text creation, dimen- terms, operations, and procedures in calcu- variety of techniques and media, creative
sioning, hatching, editing, block creation lating loads and relations on beams and and practical skills are developed in order to
and application. trusses. understand more about the visual world.
Prerequisites: MED 138 or instructor permission Prerequisites: MED 167-168-184.
MDP 119 MDP 189 MDPA 114

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 5 CR CAMERA & LIGHTING: 3D Fundamentals 5 CR
Digital images are captured using technical PORTRAITS & PRODUCTS 5 CR Explore the basic areas of 3D. Areas covered
control of the digital camera’s depth fields, Design lighting in a studio controlled envi- will include UI, Modeling, UVW Mapping,
light, clarity, motion, and memory require- ronment for digital still capture of portraits Animation, Materials, Lighting and Ren-
ments. The selection of image content and and products to use in multimedia projects dering, Workflow and Scene Management.
application of composition principles are Some basic Photoshop compositing of the
determined based on the photography ob- studio photos will be required. MDPA 151
jectives of the final multimedia project. Prerequisite: MDP 119. Animation I 5 CR
Bring life to your 3D objects with basic ani-
MDP 121 MDP 239 mation techniques. Use modifiers to control
PHOTOSHOP: COMPOSITING INTERNSHIP 5 CR animation, combine modifiers to cerate
& RETOUCHING 5 CR On-the-job practical field experience. Apply great animations. Explore 3D animation
Builds on the fundamentals of Photoshop to classroom study to actual work applications features such as key frames, track view, func-
enhance, alter, combine, and integrate pho- and assignments related to area of special- tion curves, animation constraints and
tos, images, type, and graphics using ad- ization. Internships may be paid or non-paid controllers.
vanced techniques in retouching, color and assignments and occur at on- or off-campus Prerequisite: MDPA 114 or permission of
tone adjustments, selections, blending op- locations. Includes an arranged seminar. instructor.
tions, filtration, masking, sharpening, etc. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Prerequisite: GTC 130. MDPV 115
MDP 245 INTRODUCTION TO
MDP 124 PHOTOSHOP: COMPOSITING 5 CR
DIGITAL PORTFOLIO: SPECIAL EFFECTS & Introduces the fundamentals of digital com-
RESUME, DVD, Webflash 5 CR TECHNIQUES 5 CR pression and simple 2D/3D animations.
Design and develop a personal portfolio and Building on a solid knowledge of Photoshop’s
resume using DVD/BLUE RAY/WEB- basic functions, this course explores ad- MDPV 214
FLASH authoring software and Web Devel- vanced texturing and special effects using INTERMEDIATE
opment. Create professional interactive layers, masks, channels, blending modes, COMPOSITING 5 CR
presentations that exhibit and display em- filters, styles, painting modes, etc. The theory, procedures, and practices of
ployable skills through various media. multimedia video compositing. Students
Prerequisite: GTC 130.
create training and marketing video
MDP 133 MDP 249 packages.
INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA Prerequisite: MDPV 110.
DREAMWEAVER 5 CR capstone PROJECT 5 CR
Use Macromedia’s Dreamweaver, Photoshop Provides the practical experience of devel- MDPV 257
and ImageReady to create and manage a 12 oping one of the following from concept to FIELD & STUDIO Video
PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES I 5 CR
Course Descriptions
page interface based XHTML website which completion: a fully functional website, video
will be posted on the internet. Introduces production, 2D/3D motion graphic project, Conduct Electronic Field Production and in
Dreamweaver’s ability to write clean Cas- or other multimedia project as approved by Studio Video productions. Use professional
cading Style Sheet code and JavaScript to instructor. Students are expected to employ equipment including cameras, switchers,
add functionality and beauty to a website. their entire knowledge base in defining de- audio mixer, microphones, etc. Video proj-
signing, and implementing their Capstone ects will be developed from concept script to
MDP 146
Project. production and completion using digital
DIGITAL VIDEO & video editing software.
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval.
AUDIO EDITING – 5 CR
Digital video editing using Adobe Premiere MDPV 260
MDP 250
Pro. Perform nested and multiple sequencing FIELD & STUDIO Video
ADVANCED
and real-time multipoint and single-frame PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES II 5 CR
MULTIMEDIA TEAM PROJECT 5 CR
editing for export to CD-ROM and DVD: Build intermediate skills in conducting
Explore and take part in a program wide
adding transitions, motion paths, special ef- Electronic Field Production and in Studio
team project that will bring together all as-
fects, and titling, managing color, applying productions hand’s on expertise of profes-
pects of the program. The students will be
opacity keying, mixing audio, and integrat- sional equipment. Video projects will be
working on a common project that will have
ing Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. developed from concept script to production
all aspects of what they have learned over
and completion using digital video editing
the years that have been in the program.
MDP 171 software.
DESIGNING WITH The project will involve Video, 3D and Mo-
Prerequisite: MDPV 257 or equivalent experience.
ILLUSTRATION SOFTWARE 5 CR tion Graphics, It will also call on the talents
Vector-based software, tools and features of other students in other areas such as Pho- MDPV 261
will be used to create text and logos, apply toshop and DVD authoring. The goal of the MEDIA DELIVERY PIPELINES 5 CR
image effects, build vector graphics and in- project is to create a client based video ap- Design and develop video and audio produc-
corporate branding and identifiers when plying each students area of expertise. tion encoded for internet streaming delivery
designing products. Special attention will be Prerequisite: Instructor Approval. with Real Media, Quicktime, and Windows
given to developing skill with the pen tool. Media codecs.
MDPW 111 MDPW 231

WEB DEVELOPMENT DATABASES FOR THE WEB Medical Assistant
LANGUAGES I – XHTML & CSS 5 CR - MySQL 5 CR
Provides demonstrations and practical exer- Provides experience with data modeling and MAP 105
cises for using XHTML and CSS to create relational database design for use in dynamic Introduction to
attractive and well-formed web documents. web applications. Presents concepts of nor- Medical Assisting 4 CR
Prerequisite: MDPW 123, MDP 133. malization, entity relationships and data in- Learn and demonstrate asepsis and infection
tegrity. Introduces writing SQL queries to control, assist with minor office surgery.
MDPW 123 retrieve and store data from database man- Perform anthropometric measurements and
WEB DESIGN PRINCIPLES 5 CR agement systems such as MySQL. vital signs, physical examination, identify
Explores how the web works and methods Prerequisite: MDPW 216 instruments and equipment and operate the
and limitations of delivering content on the autoclave. Instruction and discussion also
web. Examines usability issues such as page MDPW 241 includes the overall function of the medical
layout, optimizing graphics and navigation. OPEN SOURCE DEVELOPMENT assistant within the health care team, in-
Students will build a 4 page website using TOOLS – PHP II 5 CR cluding legal responsibilities and limitations.
Notepad and Photoshop and post it to the Combines further studies using PHP script- College and program policies and proce-
internet. ing and MySQL, one of the most popular dures are extensively discussed. This course
open source database management systems must be successfully completed in order to
MDPW 134 on the web. Explores back end functionality,
WEB ANIMATION I-Flash 5 CR proceed in the program.
interacting with databases, and creating dy-
Presents the fundamentals of traditional Prerequisite: Successful completion of CAH 102,
namic web pages. CAH 103 & CAH 105 or taken along with CAH
cartoon animation including acting, timing, Prerequisite: MDPW 216, MDPW 231
motion and principles of animating elements 102, CAH 103 & CAH 105.
in a 3D environment using Macromedia MDPW 246 MAP 106
Flash and Adobe Illustrator Tools. ADVANCED DIGITAL Cultural Diversity for
ILLUSTRATION SOFTWARE 5 CR the Healthcare Field 3 CR
MDPW 211 Explores the advanced use of vector-based
WEB ANIMATION II - FLASH 5 CR Exploration of a knowledge base regarding
software to create professional-quality cultural values, assumptions and stereotypes
Offers intermediate experience using Mac- graphics for multimedia.
romedia Flash tools such as the pen tool, of our diverse society and how to apply these
loading external movie clips, creating hidden MDPW 249
domains of knowledge within clinical/medi-
buttons and using sound to create web and WEB DEVELOPMENT cal settings. This course will also provide
stand alone animations with a focus on spe- LANGUAGES II – JAVASCRIPT 5 CR students with the legalities surrounding pro-
cial effects, interactivity and Actionscript. Introduces the fundamentals of working with fessional treatment of all patients.
Prerequisite: MDPW 134. JavaScript. Applies variables, objects, arrays, MAP 125
strings, conditional statements and external
Course Descriptions
MDPW 216
Medical Assistant
data to create DHTML web pages. Theory & Application I 7 CR
OPEN SOURCE DEVELOPMENT Prerequisite: MDPW 111.
TOOLS - PHP I 5 CR Caring for patients with disorders of the
Introduction to PHP scripting, one of the blood and of the reproductive, endocrine,
MDPW 265
most popular development tools on the web. sensory, and immune systems. Instruction
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES 5 CR
This course demonstrates using this tool to will include anatomy and physiology,
Introduces emerging technologies such as
create dynamic web based applications. pathophysiology, pharmacology, and termi-
Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search
Provides experience using sessions, cookies nology. Instruction and practical includes
Engine Marketing (SEM). New technologies
and web forms to build easily maintainable, self breast exam, blood glucose monitoring,
are always changing and therefore the mate-
interactive and e-commerce enabled sites. care and use of the microscope, blood typ-
rial is subject to change based on instructor
ing, cell identification and staining along
Prerequisite: MDPW 123. discretion.
with practicing care and usage of the oto-
Prerequisite: MDPW 123, MDP 133. scope, ear/eye exams, and audiometry.
MDPW 219
WEB ANIMATION III 5 CR MDPW 271 Prerequisites: Successful completion of all
Explores Advanced Macromedia Flash. GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR Quarter 1 courses.
Students will build a series of increasingly THE WEB – DREAMWEAVER II 5 CR
complex animation projects utilizing vector, Designed to improve visual presentation
pixel and video based imagery, then com- skills needed to create attractive and func-
bine the separate projects into one “all tional websites. Using Photoshop, Notepad
Flash” website. Navigation will feature a and Dreamweaver, students will build a se-
gravity based drop down menu, programmed ries of working web page interfaces explor-
in expert mode Actionscript. ing both the “all tables” and all CSS design
Prerequisite: MDPW 211. approaches. Students will also address Ac-
cessibility issues involving visually impaired
internet users.
MAP 130 MAP 161

Medical Assistant Theory Financial recordkeeping 6 CR Medical Histology
& Application II 7 CR Basics of accounting, bookkeeping, and
Caring for patients with disorders of the in- banking procedures. Provides the founda- Technician
tegumentary, musculoskeletal, and respiration for the management of accounts pay-
tory systems. Instruction will include able, financial records, and methods of HISTO 105
anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, preparation for employee payroll and busi- ORIENTATION TO THE
pharmacology, and terminology. Learn ness taxes. HISTOLOGY LABORATORY 2 CR
wound and burn care, assisting with sutures, Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Quarter Introduces laboratory and chemical safety
and suture removal. The course also includes 1 courses. as well as universal precautions. Covers ba-
hands-on experience with plaster splint con- sic overview of standard histology instru-
struction and cast removal, and assisting MAP 162 mentation, quality control procedures,
with cast application. Students will learn to Automated Computer specimen accessioning, record keeping and
use peak flow meters and small volume nebu- Applications 3 CR documentation. Explores laboratory and
lizers. Learn and demonstrate asepsis and Practice fundamental skills relating to ICD- personnel certification requirements.
infection control, assist with minor office 9 and CPT coding utilizing the computer. Prerequisites: Successful completion of BIOL 118,
surgery, and assessment of pediatric pa- Included are computerized patient schedul- CHEM& 161, and ENGL& 101.
tient’s. Prerequisites: Successful completion ing, and procedures for accounts receivable
management for both private patients and HISTO 110
of all Quarter 1 courses.
insurance companies. Prerequisite: Success- HISTOTECHNOLOGY I 10 CR
MAP 143 ful completion of all Quarter 1 courses and Explores the theory and principles of fixa-
Medical Office MAP 148. Corequisite: MAP 148. tion, processing, embedding, sectioning, and
Procedures 6 CR coverslipping of tissue sections.
Emphasis on customer service, within the MAP 167 Prerequisites: Successful completion of BIOL 118,
health care field, while projecting and pro- Preparation for CHEM& 161, and ENGL& 101.
moting a positive image of the profession Externship 2 CR
and the office. This course also includes Demonstrate competencies of basic skills HISTO 115
telephone techniques, chart management, acquired throughout the Medical Assistant HISTOTECHNOLOGY LAB I 5 CR
business correspondence for the medical of- Program. Each student will perform and Explores work in a simulated histology labo-
fice, including preparation of cover letter must pass the following skills; urinalysis, he- ratory located on the campus. During this
and resume. Define law and ethics relating matocrit, blood pressure, workups, blood course students will have hands-on training
to the healthcare field focusing on compo- glucose check, audio and visual exam, elec- in basic grossing techniques as well as in
nents specific to medical assistants. trocardiogram and telephone techniques. depth training in processing, embedding,
Prerequisites: Successful completion of all and cutting of tissue sections. Students will
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Quarter
1 courses. Quarter 1 courses through MAP 167, excluding also learn to identify basic tissue structures
MAP 221, 222 & 232. This course must be taken using a light microscope.
Course Descriptions
MAP 148 the quarter immediately prior to taking MAP 221.

HISTO 120
Health Insurance,
Coding Practices & Billing MAP 221 HISTOTECHNOLOGY II 10 CR
& Collecting 4 CR INVASIVE PROCEDURES 5 CR Covers and expands upon the knowledge
Acquire information regarding private and Introduction of intramuscular, subcutane- and skills learned in Histotechnology I. Stu-
public insurance programs. Practice the ous, and intradermal injections as well as dents will begin to learn the theory and
fundamental skills relating to ICD-9 and phlebotomy and microbiology. Also includes principles of hematoxylin and eosin staining
CPT coding. Included are patient schedul- calculation of dosages. as well as the basic principles and procedures
ing and manual procedures for accounts re- Prerequisites: Successful completion of all MAP of carbohydrate stains.
ceivable management for both private courses, excluding MAP 222 & 232. Recommend
students meet Prerequisites for college level math.
HISTO 125
patients and insurance companies. HISTOTECHNOLOGY LAB II 5 CR
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Quarter MAP 222 Expands upon the knowledge and skills
1 courses. Corequisite: MAP 162. COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT learned in Histotechnology Lab I. Students
OPPORTUNITIES & LOCATIONS 1 CR continue to increase their skills in embed-
MAP 149
Locate the major medical employers (includ- ding and tissue sectioning; including the
Medical Assistant
ing hospitals) in their community, along with cutting and staining of frozen tissue speci-
Theory & Application III 7 CR
their human resource department. This mens. Students learn to do carbohydrate
Caring for patients with disorders of the
course also includes updating the resume and Amyloid stains.
nervous, cardiovascular, lymph, digestive
and urinary systems. Instruction will include and methods of applying for employment
through a variety of sources. HISTO 130
anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, MATH APPLICATIONS
pharmacology, and terminology. Instruction Prerequisites: Successful completion of all MAP
courses, excluding MAP 232.
FOR HISTOLOGY 3 CR
also includes performing and mounting Introduces laboratory mathematics with an
ECG’s, physician and chemical urinalysis, MAP 232 emphasis on solution preparation.
and UA slide preparation. EXTERNSHIP 10 CR
Prerequisites: Successful completion of all Capstone course gives students practical ex- HISTO 135
Quarter 1 courses. periences in physician offices and clinics. HISTOTECHNOLOGY III 10 CR
Covers theory and techniques learned in
Prerequisites: Successful completion of all MAP
Histotechnology I and II. Students will study
courses, excluding MAP 222.
more complicated special stains focusing on
methods used for microorganisms, pigments,
minerals, the nervous system, connective
tissue and muscle stains.
HISTO 140 MLT 203 MLT 216

HISTOTECHNOLOGY LAB III 5 CR HEMATOLOGY 10 CR CLINICAL BLOOD BANKING 5 CR
Expands upon the knowledge and tech- Explores the role of the circulatory system Experience a mock clinical training rotation
niques learned in HistoTechnology Lab I and heart, before an in-depth study of blood in blood banking, under the direction of a
and II. Students perform more complicated cells: Erythrocytes and Leukocytes. For currently practicing blood banking special-
special stains focusing on methods used to each cell group, principles of production, ist. Building on the procedures mastered in
demonstrate microorganisms, pigments, function, normal numbers, and associated MLT 214, students will solve “real-world”
and minerals. Students also perform special diseases are covered. Laboratory practice blood banking problems including identifi-
stains commonly run on brain, muscle and includes manual and automated counting of cation of antibodies; they will deal with daily
connective tissue. all cell types, and routine procedures associ- inventory and temperature record-keeping,
ated with each. This course is presented in perform quality assurance procedures, and
HISTO 145 the Spring Quarter. receive and complete stat orders. This course
IMMUNOHISTO CHEMISTRY 5 CR Prerequisite: MLT 110. is presented during the summer quarter.
Covers basic immunohistochemistry theory Prerequisite: MLT 214.
and techniques. MLT 204
HEMOSTASIS 5 CR MLT 217
HISTO 150 Covers the processes involved in coagulation MICROBIOLOGY 10 CR
HISTOLOGY INTERNSHIP 10 CR (hemostasis), both primary and secondary, Begin with an introduction to bacterial
Covers the clinical phase of working in an and fibrinolysis. Normal coagulation activi- growth, culture requirements, sterilization
affiliated histology laboratory. Students are ty, as well as coagulation deficiencies, are procedures, and biochemical activity. This
directly supervised by the staff of the affili- presented, and routine coagulation proce- introductory material is followed by detailed
ated laboratory. A report of “No record on dures are performed in the student labora- study of the gram positive cocci, the gram
file” from the Washington State Patrol re- tory. This course is presented in the Spring negative cocci, the enterobacteriaceae, and
garding crimes against persons is required Quarter. the non-fermentative gram negative bacilli;
for participation in this class. particular attention is paid to human patho-
Prerequisite: MLT 203.
HISTO 160 genic versus normal flora organisms, de-
MLT 208 pending on body site. Identification by
HISTOLOGY SEMINAR 5 CR
PHLEBOTOMY /PROCESSING 2 CR classical and packaged systems is followed
Covers what students have learned while
Learn to collect both venous and capillary by susceptibility studies. Brief presentations
working in an affiliated histology laboratory.
blood specimens, as well as to separate plas- on anaerobes, parasitology, and mycology
Students will also review for their certifica-
ma or serum from cells, when necessary, for conclude the course. This course is offered
tion exam.
testing. The color-coding of evacuated tubes, during summer quarter.
the specimen requirements for major proce- Prerequisite: MLT 214.
dures, and particularly the practice of stan-
Medical dard precautions are all stressed throughout MLT 218
Course Descriptions
the course. This course is presented during URINALYSIS 3 CR
Laboratory the Spring Quarter, and skills development Perform the routine urine analysis, both
Technician continues through summer and fall quarters
prior to the clinical experience.
macroscopic and microscopic, with atten-
tion to abnormal results and their possible
Prerequisite: MLT 203. cause. Laboratory practice is accompanied
MLT 110 by an overview of the anatomy and physiol-
INTRODUCTION TO MLT 210 ogy of the excretory system, and the normal
THE LABORATORY 2 CR IMMUNOLOGY 7 CR and abnormal constituents of urine. This
Orients the student to the campus, the pro- Covers the immune process in terms of ac- course is presented during summer quarter.
gram, and the laboratory field. School and tive-versus-passive, innate-versus-acquired, Prerequisite: MLT 217.
program policies, the metric system, basic and humoral-versus-cell-mediated immuni-
techniques, microscopy, physiological pro- ties. Laboratory procedures employing a MLT 221
cesses, medical terminology, and laboratory variety of in vitro demonstrations of antigen- BODY FLUIDS 1 CR
organization are covered during this course. antibody reactions are performed. This Introduces the production, collection, and
A large block of time is dedicated to a dis- course is presented in the Spring Quarter. analyses of various body fluids, including
cussion of laboratory safety and standard Prerequisite: MLT 204. Cerebro-Spinal and Synovial fluids. This
precautions, HIPAA, and professionalism. lecture-only course is presented on Wednes-
These topics are then integrated into the MLT 214 day afternoons during the fall quarter clini-
applied academic courses for the remainder IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY 6 CR cal phase.
of the program. This course is presented in Applies the principles of antigens and anti- Prerequisite: MLT 218
Spring Quarter. bodies covered in MLT 210 to red blood cell
Prerequisites: Completion of a college course in antigens and antibodies, with emphasis on
biology and a college course in chemistry within the blood banking procedures, and culminating
last five years, with a grade of C or better. in performance of pre-transfusion cross-
matching. This course is offered during the
Summer Quarter.
Prerequisite: MLT 210.
MLT 227 MLT 236 NAC 103

CLINICAL CHEMISTRY 8 CR CLINICAL EXPERIENCE III 7 CR UNIT BASED CLINICAL
Beginning with an overview of the digestive Complete the clinical training begun in EXPERIENCE 3 CR
system, students will study the relationship MLT 232 and 235. Students complete five Prepares students for employment as a basic
between blood levels of many substances more weeks (five eight-hour days each week) patient care provider under the supervision
and normal-versus-abnormal physiology. In of training, completing the remainder of the of professional licensed providers such as a
the student laboratory, manual and semi- objectives in the MLT 232 syllabus. This Registered Nurse. The course includes con-
automated procedures are performed for the course is offered during winter quarter. tent describing principles of documentation,
assay of many commonly measured blood Prerequisite: MLT 235 accurate observation and reporting of resi-
components. Preventative maintenance of dent’s conditions and philosophy of restor-
instruments, troubleshooting, and quality ative nursing program as well as clinical
assurance are stressed throughout the practice experience under the supervision of
course. This course is offered fall quarter. Music the NAC instructor. Students must demon-
Prerequisite: MLT 223. strate skills at an “Acceptable” or “Exceeds
MUSC& 105 Standard” level to pass this course. Students
MLT 232 Music Appreciation 5 CR must correctly demonstrate at least 100% of
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I 11 CR Learn about elements of music, that is, the the steps for each skill tested. Students will
Begin the clinical phase of training in an building blocks: pitch, melody, harmony, not be allowed to participate in the final
affiliated laboratory. During this course, rhythm, texture, timbre and dynamics and skills exam unless attendance for all clinical
students will complete eight weeks of the ex- study the evolution of music through the hours has been fulfilled.
perience. In the next courses (MLT 235 and ages. This will not be a music history class, Prerequisites: Documentations of required
236) they will continue training for eleven but rather an investigation of how music immunizations, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and a “no
more weeks. Over the course of the nineteen changed through time. record on file” for crimes against children or
weeks of clinical training, the students will Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS/ vulnerable adults from the Washington State Patrol
rotate through all departments and perform SLEP score; or successful completion of ENG and DSHS. Successful completion of NAC 101 and
current routine procedures by state-of-the- 094 is required. NURS 104.
art methodologies. Appropriate amounts of
time are spent working in each particular NAC 105
discipline; to accomplish this, some students INTRODUCTION TO
rotate through two or three different labora- Nursing LONG TERM CARE 2 CR
tories. Students are directly supervised by Content focuses in describing the long-term
staff of the affiliated laboratory; there is on- NAC 101 care setting and Ominbus Budget Reconcili-
going contact with the instructor in the form NURSING ASSISTANT THEORY 6 CR ation Act (OBRA) requirements for nursing
of weekly site-visits and Wednesday after- The Nursing Assistant Certified Program assistant training. The Integrated/Nursing
noon class sessions. A report of “No record prepares students for employment as a basic Assistant Program (Nursing Assistant Pro-
on file” from the Washington State Patrol patient care provider under the supervision gram for ESL) combines oral and written
Course Descriptions
regarding crimes against persons is required of a professional licensed provider such as a English language skills and basic health care
for participation in this training. This course Registered Nurse. This course is an introduc- concepts specific to long-term care and the
is offered during fall quarter. tion to the role and responsibilities of being a role of the nursing assistant.
Prerequisite: MLT 218 Nursing Assistant and includes the following NAC 113
topics: Resident/Work Environment, Infec- WORKING ENVIRONMENT/
MLT 235 tion Control, HIV/AIDS training, Special
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE II 9 CR SAFETY/INFECTION CONTROL 3 CR
Needs of the Elderly, Communication and Emergency and accident prevention, causes
Continues the clinical training begun in Interpersonal Skills, Body systems (introduc-
MLT 232. Students continue for six weeks of communicable diseases and ways that in-
tion to key anatomical, physiological and fections are spread are discussed. Combines
(five eight-hour days each week) of training, pathological terms), CPT training, documen-
rotating through those departments not yet oral and written English language skills and
tation responsibilities, Residents Rights, basic safety and infection control skills spe-
experienced, and continuing to meet objec- long-term care setting, Legal/ethical Issues,
tives listed in the MLT 232 syllabus. As in cific to long-term care and the responsibility
Stages of Death and Dying and HIPPA train- of the nursing assistant in that environment.
MLT 232, students are directly supervised ing. This course will meet the didactic por-
by staff of the affiliated laboratory, and there tion of Washington State and Omnibus NAC 116
is ongoing contact with the instructor in the Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) require- SPECIAL NEEDS OF
form of weekly site visits, as well as Wednes- ments for Nursing Assistant Training. THE ELDERLY &
day afternoon class sessions. This course is Prerequisites: Documentations of required CHRONICALLY III: PART 1 4 CR
offered during winter quarter. immunizations, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and a “no Philosophy of care and rehabilitation, psy-
Prerequisite: MLT 232 record on file” for crimes against children or chological aspects of aging, understanding
vulnerable adults from the Washington State Patrol the needs of resident and changes associated
and DSHS. with aging, common causes and care of resi-
dents with cancer, and understanding end of
life issues and the differences in cultural re-
sponses by residents are studied. Combines
oral and written English language skills and
basic care issues specific to long-term care
and the responsibility of the nursing assistant
in that environment.
NAC 123 NURS 106 NURS 104

BODY SYSTEM REVIEW/ NURSING SKILL NURSING SKILLS
RESTORATIVE NURSING 6CR FUNDAMENTALS- I-BEST 6 CR FUNDAMENTALS 4 CR
Functions of systems and age-related chang- Prepares students for employment as a basic Prepares students for employment as a basic
es specific to: integumentary, muscular, patient care provider under the supervision patient care provider under the supervision
skeletal, digestion, urinary, nervous and en- of professional licensed providers such as a of professional licensed providers such as a
docrine systems and restorative nursing are Registered Nurse. The course includes con- Registered Nurse. The course includes con-
studied. Combines oral and written English tent describing principles of providing basic tent describing principles of providing basic
language skills and basic care issues specific patient care and include the minimum re- patient care and include the minimum re-
to long-term care and the responsibility of quirements for skill competencies as required quirements for skill competencies as required
the nursing assistant in that environment. under the Washington State and Omnibus under the Washington State and Omnibus
Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) require- Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) require-
NAC 132 ments for the Nursing Assistant Training as ments for the Nursing Assistant Training as
SPECIAL NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY well as those fundamental skills required the well as those fundamental skills required the
& CHRONIC ALLY III/ Licensed Practical Nursed program. Stu- Licensed Practical Nursed program. Stu-
CARDIOVASCULAR/ dents who have successfully passed the skills dents who have successfully passed the skills
RESPIRATORY CPR/ exams will not be required to re-test for exams will not be required to re-test for
EMERGENCY CARE PART 2 3 CR those same skills when in the LPN program. those same skills when in the LPN program.
The course include content describing func- Students must correctly demonstrate at Students must correctly demonstrate at least
tions of systems and age related changes least100% of the steps for each skills tested. 100% of the steps for each skills tested.
specific to cardiovascular and respiratory, Prerequisites: Documentation of required Prerequisites: Documentation of required
types of services provided in a subacute unit Immunizations, ability to lift up to 50 pounds and a Immunizations, ability to lift up to 50 pounds and a
and identification of life-threatening emer- “no record on file” for crimes against children or “no record on file” for crimes against children or
gencies. Students will receive a CPR card. vulnerable adults from the Washington State Patrol vulnerable adults from the Washington State Patrol
The Integrated/Nursing Assistant Program and DSHS. Successful completion of NAC . and DSHS. Successful completion of NAC 101.
(Nursing Assistant Program for ESL) com-
bines oral and written English language NURS 102 NURS 105
skills and basic care issues specific to long- ISSUES & TRENDS IN NURSING 3 CR NURSING LAB I 4 CR
term care and the responsibility of the nurs- Explores the health care system and the Provides opportunity of laboratory demon-
ing assistant in that environment. profession of nursing with emphasis on care stration and supervised practice of nursing
of clients in a multicultural environment. skills discussed in NURS 103 and 111 . The
NAC 139 The student will develop an understanding student will demonstrate competence in
UNIT BASED CLINICAL of the legal and ethical issues in nursing, performance of selected skills utilizing prin-
EXPERIENCE – I-BEST 3 CR levels of nursing education, and the func- ciples taught. During laboratory practice,
Prepares students for employment as a basic tions and role of the practical nurse. The student utilize simulated equipment and
patient care provider under the supervision
Course Descriptions
nurse-client relationship is also discussed. classmates as “patients”.
of professional licensed providers such as a The student will utilize research and writing Prerequisite: Admission to Practical Nursing
Registered Nurse. The course includes con- skills to discuss a nursing-related topic. program.
tent describing principles of documentation, Prerequisites: Admission to nursing program.
accurate observation and reporting of resi- NURS 106
dent’s conditions and philosophy of restor- NURS 103 NURSING SKILL
ative nursing program as well as clinical FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING 5 CR FUNDAMENTALS- I-BEST 6 CR
practice experience under the supervision of Presents basic nursing concepts and skills Prepares students for employment as a basic
the NAC instructor. Students must demon- utilized in client care. Focus is on assisting patient care provider under the supervision
strate skills at an “Acceptable” or “Exceeds clients with needs for safety, comfort, nutri- of professional licensed providers such as a
Standard” level to pass this course. Students tion, and elimination using the nursing pro- Registered Nurse. The course includes con-
must correctly demonstrate at least 100% of cess. Emphasis is placed on communication, tent describing principles of providing basic
the steps for each skill tested. Students will professional conduct, documentation, legal patient care and include the minimum re-
not be allowed to participate in the final issues and nursing as an art and a science. quirements for skill competencies as required
skills exam unless attendance for all clinical Prerequisite: Admission to Practical Nursing under the Washington State and Omnibus
hours has been fulfilled. program. Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) require-
Prerequisites: Documentations of required ments for the Nursing Assistant Training as
immunizations, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and a “no well as those fundamental skills required the
record on file” for crimes against children or Licensed Practical Nursed program. Students
vulnerable adults from the Washington State Patrol who have successfully passed the skills exams
and DSHS. Successful completion of NAC 101 and will not be required to re-test for those same
NURS 104. skills when in the LPN program. Students
must correctly demonstrate at least 100% of
NAC 145 the steps for each skills tested.
CAREER PREPARATION 2 CR
Prerequisites: Documentation of required
This course is designed for ESL student sin Immunizations, ability to lift up to 50 pounds and a
the Nursing Assistant program. The course “no record on file” for crimes against children or
will help students acquire and develop the vulnerable adults from the Washington State Patrol
skills needed to obtain and hold onto a job. and DSHS. Successful completion of NAC .
NURS 107 NURS 128 NURS 141

MENTAL HEALTH NURSING 3 CR CONTEMPORARY INTERIM MEDICAL/
Focuses on the continuum between mental MATERNITY NURSING 3 CR SURGICAL NURSING 6 CR
health and illness and the therapeutic nurse- Focuses on the care of childbearing women Focuses on the utilization of the nursing
client relationship. Selected mental disorders and their families through all stages of preg- process in care of clients with selected health
will be discussed with emphasis on nursing nancy and childbirth as well as the first 6 disturbances. Emphasis is given to psycho-
interventions, common interdisciplinary weeks after birth. logical, sociocultural, and developmental
treatments and services available for clients Prerequisites: NURS 102, 103, 105 107, 109, 111, factors. Pharmacologic and nutritional con-
in inpatient and outpatient settings. 117, and 119. siderations and client teaching are integrat-
Prerequisite: Admission to Practical Nursing ed. Introduction to the upcoming clinical
program. NURS 130 experience is included.
NURSING OF CHILDREN 3 CR Prerequisites: NURS 125,128, 130. 135, 136
NURS 109 Presents the principles necessary for the stu- and 139.
NUTRITION FOR NURSING 3 CR dent to care for clients throughout the age
Focuses on basic nutritional concepts. The continuum with special emphasis on devel- NURS 144
student is introduced to the role of nutrition opmental stages and how they impact self MEDICAL/SURGICAL
in promoting, achieving, and maintaining care. Common diseases and disorders related NURSING III 6 CR
healthy lifestyles. The course emphasizes the to each developmental stage are explored. Focuses on the utilization of the nursing pro-
use of nursing process to provide teaching Prerequisites: NURS 101, 103, 105. 106, 109,111, cess in care of clients with selected health dis-
for clients with consideration of develop- and 119. turbances. Emphasis is given to psychological,
mental stages, cultures, lifestyles, and socio- socio-cultural, and developmental factors.
economic status. NURS 135 Pharmacologic and nutritional considerations
Prerequisite: Admission to Practical Nursing GERIATRIC NURSING 3 CR and client teaching are integrated.
program. Provides a review of issues related to aging. Prerequisites: NURS 125,128, 130, 135, 136, 139
Topics covered include demographics, atti- and 141.
NURS 111 tudes toward aging, development of the older
MEDICAL/SURGICAL adult, biological theories of aging, normal NURS 147
NURSING I 5 CR physiological changes, problems of special CLINICAL PRACTICUM I 12 CR
Focuses on the utilization of the nursing populations, cultural considerations, and Provides opportunity for the student to pro-
process in care of clients with selected health nursing management in care of the older vide care to clients in long-term care, acute,
disturbances. Emphasis is given to psycho- adult. End of life care is also included. and community settings. Experience involves
logical, sociocultural, and developmental Prerequisites: NURS 101, 103, 105, 106, 109,111, direct client care, nursing procedures, and
factors. Pharmacologic and nutritional con- and 119. administration of medications to diverse cli-
siderations and client teaching are integrat- ents throughout the life span. Focus is on safe
ed. This course includes AIDS Education as NURS 136 nursing practice, nursing process, communi-
required by the WAC. The nursing process, MEDICAL/SURGICAL cation, documentation, and client teaching.
Course Descriptions
nursing assessment, and data collection are NURSING II 6 CR Prerequisites: NURS 125, 128, 130, 135, 136, 139
introduced. Focuses on use of the nursing process in care and 141. NURS 143 and 146 are taken
Prerequisite: Admission to Practical Nursing of clients with selected health disturbances. concurrently.
program. Emphasis is given to psychological socio
cultural, and developmental factors. Phar- NURS 152
NURS 119 macologic and nutritional consideration and MEDICAL/SURGICAL
DOSAGE CALCULATION client teaching are integrated. NURSING IV 4 CR
FOR NURSES 2 CR Prerequisites: NURS 101, 103, 105, 105. 106, Focuses on the utilization of the nursing
Prepares the student for calculation of drug 109, 111, and 119. process in care of clients with selected
dosages in order to accurately prepare and health disturbances. Emphasis is given to
administer medications to a varied client NURS 139 psychological, sociocultural, and develop-
population. Basic principles for client safety NURSING LAB II 3 CR mental factors. Pharmacologic and nutri-
are reviewed. Provides opportunity for lab demonstration tional considerations and client teaching
Prerequisites: Admission to Practical Nursing and and supervised practice of skills discussed in are integrated.
NURS 102, 103, 105, 107, 109 NURS 111, and 119 NURS 125, 129, and 136. The student will Prerequisites: NURS 144 and 147.
are taken concurrently. demonstrate safe preparation and adminis-
tration of medications by varied routes. This NURS 154
NURS 125 course also includes a clinical experience at ISSUES & TRENDS
PHARMACOLOGY IN NURSES 3 CR a long-term care facility or hospital. This IN NURSING II 2 CR
Presents pharmacological concepts and experience focuses on providing basic client Prepares the student for entry into nursing
principles for preparation and administra- care and beginning experience with client practice. Emphasis is on concepts of leader-
tion of medications along with related client assessment and the nursing process. ship, role of the practical nurse and nursing
assessment and teaching. The role and re- Prerequisites: NURS 101, 103, 105,106, 109,125,. legislation governing practice. Career op-
sponsibility of the practical nurse in drug Concurrent enrollment in NURS 125, 127, 129 135, portunities, preparation for licensure, and
therapy is emphasized. The course prepares 136 and 138 opportunities for further education in nurs-
the student to participate safely and effec- ing are explored.
tively in medication therapy. Prerequisites: NURS 144, and 147.
Prerequisites: NURS 102, 103, 105, 106, 109,
111, 119.
NURS 158 NURS 226

NURS 217
CLINICAL PRACTICUM II 12 CR CLIENT CARE :
CLIENT CARE :
Provides opportunity for the student to pro- MANAGEMENT IN PRACTICE II 5 CR
MANAGEMENT PRACTICE I 5 CR
vide care to clients in long-term care, acute, Provides the student with an opportunity to
Provides the student with the opportunity to
and community settings. Experience in- examine and evaluate current experience,
examine and evaluate current clinical expe-
volves direct client care, nursing procedures, determine clinical proficiencies, and, through
riences and competencies, and through the
and administration of medication to diverse the process of portfolio development, expand
process of portfolio development, expand
clients throughout the life span. Focus is on clinical expertise in the community.
clinical nursing expertise within the
safe nursing practiced, nursing process, Prerequisites: Successful completion of Nurs 209,
community.
communication, practice in providing com- 214, 215, & 216 with a minimum grade of B.
Prerequisites: Be a Washington State LPN, have
plete care for 2 or more clients.
completed the equivalent of at least 3 months (1,500 NURS 232
Prerequisites: NURS, 144, 147. NURS 152 154
hours) of employment as an LPN, and have PERSPECTIVES IN
and 158 are taken concurrently.
completed the following prerequisites with a B or PROFESSIONAL NURSING 3 CR
NURS 209 better; Eng. 101, Bio. 210, Bio. 211, Bio. 215, Focuses on professional role development and
Psych.101, Psych. 210, Chem. 131, Math 115
INTRODUCTION TO contemporary issues in nursing, such as licen-
NURSING TRANSITIONS 2 CR NURS 216 sure and legal aspects of nursing practice;
Introduces students to the concept of nurs- NURSING THERAPEUTICS I 3 CR ethical issues in professional relationships;
ing occupational analysis which will assist in Focuses on the theoretical basis of the nurse professional development through participa-
differentially between the roles of the LPN person processes for understanding human tion in professional organizations and advo-
and RN. It introduces the student to the health and supporting changing health pat- cacy through political activism. Theories and
critical thinking skills required of profes- terns. Primary topics include nervous system concepts of leadership and management, as
sional nurses. Content includes the historical and hematological disorders, fluid and elec- well as issues of quality and cost –effective-
overview of critical thinking, discussion of trolyte imbalances cancer and mental health ness of care, interdisciplinary collaboration
the components of this process, and provides issues. Opportunities for the application of and emerging care delivery models.
a foundation for enhanced reasoning skills critical thinking, nursing process, commu- Prerequisites: Successful completion of Nurs 209,
needed for the application to common and nication and nursing therapeutics are pro- 214, 215, 216, 222, 223, & 224 with minimum grade
complex health problems. vided through online assignments and of B.
Prerequisites: Be a Washington State LPN, have dialogue groups.
completed the equivalent of at least 3 months (1,500 NURS 235
Prerequisites: Be a Washington State LPN, have NURSING THERAPEUTICS II 4 CR
hours) of employment as an LPN, and have completed the equivalent of at least 3 months (1,500
completed the following prerequisites with a B or Focuses on the remaining topics of sensory,
hours) of employment as an LPN, and have
better; Eng. 101, Bio. 210, Bio. 211, Bio. 215, integumentary, gastro-intestinal, endocrine,
completed the following prerequisites with a B or
Psych.101, Psych. 210, Chem. 131, Math 115. urinary, musculo-skeletal, respiratory and
better; Eng. 101, Bio. 210, Bio. 211, Bio. 215,
Psych.101, Psych. 210, Chem. 131, Math 115
cardiovascular system disorders. Again,
NURS 213 there will continued opportunities to apply
Course Descriptions
HEALTH ASSESSMENT NURS 221 critical thinking, the nursing process com-
& PROMOTION I 3 CR HEALTH ASSESSMENT munication and nursing therapeutics through
Focuses on health assessment throughout & PROMOTION II 4 CR online assignments and dialogue groups.
the life span. Content areas include func- Focuses on health assessment through out Prerequisites: Successful completion of Nurs 209,
tional, physical, nutritional, wellness, death, the life span. Content areas include func- 214, 215, 216, 222, 223, & 224 with minimum grade
and health risk assessment. Selected devel- tional, physical, nutritional, wellness, health of B.
opmental assessment with emphasis on the risk assessment and issues of death and dy-
older adult is included. Health patterns of NURS 237
ing. Health patterns of individuals and
individuals and groups are identified and groups continue to be examined in relation CAPSTONE CLINICAL 4 CR
examined in relation to definitions of to definitions of health, cultural perspec- an individual immersion assignment in-
health, cultural perspectives, and quality of tives, and quality of life issues. It expands the tended to strengthen the student’s clinical
life issues. content areas described as above and in- skills and make the final transition from
Prerequisites: Be a Washington State LPN, have cludes the focus of health teaching of indi- LPN to RN. The clinical objectives will be
completed the equivalent of at least 3 months (1,500 viduals, groups and/or communities. determined by careful assessment of the col-
hours) of employment as an LPN, and have lective work experience as an LPN; the fur-
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Nurs 209,
completed the following prerequisites with a B or ther education acquired within this program,
214, 215, & 216 with a minimum grade of B.
better; Eng. 101, Bio. 210, Bio. 211, Bio. 215, the Nurse Practice Act, and documented
Psych.101, Psych. 210, Chem. 131, Math 115 NURS 225 skill standards.
NURSING THERAPEUTICS II 4 CR Prerequisites: Successful completion of Nurs 209,
Focuses on the theoretical basis of the nurse- 214, 215, 216, 222, 223, & 224 with minimum grade
person processes for understanding human of B.
health patterns and supporting changing
health patterns. Primary topics include im-
mune and reproductive disorders, pediatric
health issues, and complications of preg-
nancy. There is continued opportunity for
the application of critical thinking, nursing
process, communication and nursing thera-
peutics through online assignments and dia-
logue groups.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Nurs 209,
214, 215, & 216 with a minimum grade of B.
PARA 133 PT 129

Office Technology Augmented & Alternative COMMUNITY PHARMACY
communication 4 CR PRACTICE 5 CR
Office Technology courses (CAS or OFCT Assist special needs learners with various Introduces the retail pharmacy experience.
prefixes) are listed in the Business educational software programs designed to All aspects of community pharmacy practice
Support Services section. improve basic skills. Discusses best practices including keyboarding, prescription filling
in CAI. and compounding are explored in this
course. . Customer service will be explored.
PARA 140
Paraeducator STRATEGIES FOR
Prerequisite: Same as PT 121
Teaching READING 4 CR PT 143

PARA 105 Techniques to aid the special needs child’s GENERIC DRUG NAMES
INTRODUCTION TO reading comprehension and the gifted child’s PART I 2 CR
EDUCATION 5 CR ability to elevate to a higher level of compre- Introduces the top 200 drugs prescribed in
Explores teaching as a profession as well as hension. Covers general principles for teach- the United States each year.
the history and philosophy of education. ing reading. Prerequisites: Same as PT 121.
Includes classroom procedures, reports and
research. PARA 201 PT 147
CORE COMPETENCIES CLINICAL CAPSTONE
PARA 109 PORTFOLIO 5 CR RESEARCH 3 CR
CHILD DEVELOPMENT 5 CR Students prepare portfolios documenting Discover local pharmacies and the require-
How children change in physical, mental, so- completion of the 14 Washington State Core ments for internship. Explores professional
cial and emotional development as they grow Competencies required for paraeducators conduct and appearance.
from conception through the toddler age. working with special needs children. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first
quarter pharmacy technician requirements with
PARA 124 grades of B in all courses.
INTRODUCTION TO
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN 4 CR Pharmacy PT 149
Focuses on human development risk factors
and early intervention. Includes cultural
Technician HOSPITAL PRACTICE 5 CR
Introduce the student to formularies, manual
perspectives and family dynamics. Covers and electronic distribution systems and pro-
specific disability information. PT 121 cedures for hospital practice.
INTRODUCTION TO
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first
PARA 126 PHARMACY & PHARMACY LAW 5 CR quarter pharmacy technician requirements with
COMMUNITY-BASED Orients students to the work of pharmacy grades of B in all courses.
LEARNING I 4 CR technicians and the context in which techni-
On-the-job practical field experience offer- cians’ work is performed. Pharmacy Law as
Course Descriptions
PT 152
ing students an opportunity to apply class- it pertains to the practice of pharmacy in the GENERIC DRUG NAMES
room study under the supervision of an State of Washington compared to the United PART II 2 CR
educational professional. Includes an ar- States as a whole Continues the exploration of the top 200
ranged seminar. Prerequisites: High school diploma or GED. drugs prescribed in the United States each
Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Computer literate. Ability to speak, read and write year, adding a component of drugs used
the English language. Successful completion of specifically in the hospital setting.
PARA 127 Math 107, 108 or 109, or have tested into Math 107, Prerequisite: Successful completion of PT 143
EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT 108 or 109, and are enrolled in Math 107, 108 or with a grade of B or above.
& OBSERVATION 4 CR 109, concurrent with this quarter. Successful
Survey of most commonly used assessment completion of Medical Terminology or have tested PT 156
tools in the K-12 system. Using observation into Medical Terminology concurrent with this PHARMACEUTICAL
methods to gather information. Includes an quarter. All courses must be completed with a 3.0 CALCULATIONS 2 CR
overview of Washington Assessment of Stu- grade or above. Math specific to the practice of pharmacy
dent Learning (WASL). will be explored.
PT 124
PARA 129 PHARMACOLOGY, PART I 5 CR
quarter pharmacy technician requirements with
Language development 4 CR Explores drug action mechanisms, and the
grades of B in all courses.
Discover how language is acquired in the routes of administration, and the effects on
developing child from infancy through body systems. Emphasis on the uses, effects PT 159
school-age years. and side effects of the major drug classes. STERILE PARENTERAL
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission. Prerequisite: Same as PT 121 PREPARATION 3 CR
Apply the techniques learned to make In-
PARA 131 PT 128 travenous admixture, and chemotherapy
COMMUNITY-BASED PHARMACOLOGY, PART II 5 CR products.
LEARNING II 5 CR Continues the exploration of drug action
Additional on-the-job practical field experi- mechanisms, and the routes of administra- quarter pharmacy technician requirements with
ence offering students an opportunity to ap- tion, and the effects on body systems. Em- grades of B in all courses.
ply classroom study under the supervision of phasis on the uses, effects, and side effects of
an educational professional. Includes an ar- the major drug classes and the systems they
ranged seminar. are used on.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PT 124
with a grade of B or above.
PT 175 AVP 110

PT 162
CLINICAL CAPSTONE PRIVATE PILOT II 4 CR
CLINICAL CAPSTONE PART 1-a 4 CR
EXPERIENCE PART 2-b 3 CR Covers aircraft control, establishing and
Clinical training in retail, hospital and/or
Clinical training in retail, hospital and/or maintaining specific flight attitudes and
long term pharmacies. This is the first of
long term pharmacies. This is the second of ground reference maneuvers.
three clinical rotations in local pharmacies
four clinical rotations in local pharmacies Prerequisite: AVP 105 or equivalent.
where students are directly supervised by a
pharmacist preceptor and their staff, with AVP 115
pharmacist preceptor and their staff, with
ongoing contact with the instructor in the PRIVATE PILOT III 4 CR
ongoing contact with the instructor in the
form of site visits and seminars. Basic performance maneuvers, traffic pat-
form of site visits and seminars.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all in-class tern procedures and takeoff’s and landings.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all in-class
pharmacy technician requirements except PT 183 Upon successful completion the student shall
pharmacy technician requirements except PT 183
with grades of B in all courses. solo the aircraft.
with grades of B in all courses.
PT 166 Prerequisite: AVP 110 or equivalent.
PT 177
CLINICAL CAPSTONE PART 2-a 4 CR AVP 125
CLINICAL CAPSTONE
Clinical training in retail, hospital and/or PRIVATE PILOT IV 4 CR
EXPERIENCE PART 3-b 3 CR
long term pharmacies. This is the second of Introduces knowledge, skill and aeronauti-
three clinical rotations in local pharmacies cal experience necessary to successfully
long term pharmacies. This is the third of
where students are directly supervised by a complete the navigation and cross country
four clinical rotations in local pharmacies
pharmacist preceptor and their staff, with flight portion of flight training.
pharmacist preceptor and their staff, with Prerequisite: AVP 115 or equivalent.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all in-class AVP 130
pharmacy technician requirements except PT 183 PRIVATE PILOT V 4 CR
with grades of B in all courses. Provides the knowledge, skill and aeronauti-
pharmacy technician requirements except PT 183
with grades of B in all courses. cal experience necessary to read and under-
PT 171
stand disseminated weather reports and
CLINICAL CAPSTONE PART 3-a 4 CR
PT 179 forecasts. Meets the requirements for cross
CLINICAL CAPSTONE country navigation and basic instrument
long term pharmacies. This is the third of
EXPERIENCE PART 4-b 3 CR flight.
three clinical rotations in local pharmacies
Clinical training in retail, hospital and/or Prerequisite: AVP 125 or equivalent.
long term pharmacies. This is the fourth of
pharmacist preceptor and their staff, with AVP 135
four clinical rotations in local pharmacies
ongoing contact with the instructor in the PRIVATE PILOT VI 4 CR
form of site visits and seminars. Gain the proficiency to meet the require-
Course Descriptions
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all in-class ments necessary for FAA Private Pilot Certi-
pharmacy technician requirements except PT 183 fication with an Airplane Category and
with grades of B in all courses. Single-Engine Class Rating.
PT 183 pharmacy technician requirements except PT 183 Prerequisite: AVP 130 or equivalent.
Entering the workplace 2 CR with grades of B in all courses.
AVP 140
Students will investigate and practice re- INSTRUMENT PILOT I 4 CR
sume writing and interview skills. Discus- Introduces skills that will establish a strong
sions of clinical experiences will take place,
along with National Exam studies.
Physics foundation in basic attitude instrument fly-
ing and basic instrument navigation.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all other
PHYS& 121 Prerequisite: FAA Private Pilot Certificate.
in-class pharmacy technician requirements with a
grade of B or above. GENERAL PHYSICS I 5 CR
AVP 145
Covers problem-solving concepts in physics
including, vectors & motion, force, momen- INSTRUMENT PILOT II 4 CR
PT 173
tum, work, energy, rotational motion, simple Perform precision attitude instrument flight
CLINICAL CAPSTONE
machines, universal gravitation, matter, flu- including advanced navigation techniques
EXPERIENCE PART 1-b 3 CR
ids, temperature and heat transfer. and procedures.
long term pharmacies. This is the first of Prerequisite: AVP 140 or equivalent.
Prerequisites: MED 167-168 or MATH 099
four clinical rotations in local pharmacies AVP 150
where students are directly supervised by a INSTRUMENT PILOT III 4 CR
ongoing contact with the instructor in the Professional Pilot Apply advanced navigation techniques and
perform holding pattern entry procedures.
form of site visits and seminars. Prerequisite: AVP 145 or equivalent.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all in-class AVP 105
pharmacy technician requirements except PT 183 PRIVATE PILOT I 4 CR AVP 155
with grades of B in all courses. Training in basic aircraft control, aircraft INSTRUMENT PILOT IV 4 CR
systems, airport procedures and traffic pat- Perform holding patterns and instrument
tern operations. approach procedures.
Prerequisite: FAA Class II Medical with Student Prerequisite: AVP 150 or equivalent.
Pilot Certificate.
AVP 160 AVP 230 AVP 265

INSTRUMENT PILOT V 4 CR COMMERCIAL PILOT VII 4 CR CERTIFIED FLIGHT
Perform x-country flight utilizing advanced Operate a high-performance aircraft with INSTRUCTOR II 4 CR
navigation procedures. Utilize ATC com- retractable landing gear and constant speed Master proper teaching techniques from the
munication procedures and conduct instru- propeller. Basic flight maneuvers and air- right seat of the training aircraft. Develop
ment departures, arrivals and approaches. craft systems will be covered. proficiency in conducting aeronautical
Prerequisite: AVP 155 or equivalent. Prerequisite: AVP 220 or equivalent. knowledge briefings. Successful completion
will result when knowledge and proficiency
AVP 170 AVP 235 meet and or exceed FAA Practical Test
INSTRUMENT PILOT VI 4 CR COMMERCIAL PILOT VIII 4 CR Standards. At this point student will be rec-
Acquire the flight and aeronautical knowl- Operate a high-performance aircraft with ommended for the FAA Certified Flight In-
edge proficiency required for the issuance of retractable landing gear and constant speed structor Practical Test.
the FAA Instrument-Airplane Rating. propeller. Advanced flight maneuvers as well Prerequisite: AVP 260 or equivalent.
Prerequisite: AVP 160 or equivalent. as emergency procedures will be mastered.
Prerequisite: AVP 230 or equivalent. AVP 268
AVP 175 CERTIFIED INSTRUMENT
COMMERCIAL PILOT I 4 CR AVP 240 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR 4 CR
Acquire initial VFR cross-country flight COMMERCIAL PILOT IX 4 CR Acquire the aeronautical knowledge, skills
training. Pilotage, dead-reckoning and radio Operate a high-performance aircraft with and experience necessary to obtain a FAA
navigation will be covered. retractable landing gear and constant speed Instrument Flight Instructor Rating added to
Prerequisite: FAA Private Pilot Certificate, propeller. Increase proficiency in advance their Certified Flight Instructor Certificate.
Instrument-Airplane Rating. flight maneuvers and emergency procedures. Prerequisite: FAA Commercial Pilot-Airplane
Obtain logbook endorsement for the opera- Certificate with Instrument Airplane Rating
AVP 180 tion of High Performance Airplanes. Certified Flight Instructor-Airplane Certificate.
COMMERCIAL PILOT II 4 CR Prerequisite: AVP 235 or equivalent.
Receive additional VFR cross-country flight
training. Additional flight training will en- AVP 245
compass mountain flying techniques and lo- COMMERCIAL PILOT X 4 CR Psychology
cal night flight operations. Receive initial preparative training to in-
Prerequisite: AVP 175 or equivalent. crease aeronautical skills and experience to PSYC& 100
meet the requirements for the issuance of a General Psychology 5 CR
AVP 185 Commercial Pilot Certificate. Surveys the knowledge and methods of the
COMMERCIAL PILOT III 4 CR Prerequisite: AVP 240 or equivalent. discipline of psychology. Abroad view of the
Receive final training in VFR cross-country
subject is presented and establishes the foun-
flight and night operations. The necessary AVP 250
dation for further study of the discipline.
cross-country flight hours required for COMMERCIAL PILOT XI 4 CR
Emphasis will be placed upon the applica-
Course Descriptions
Commercial Pilot Certification will be Receive additional preparative training to

tion of psychological knowledge to daily situ-
completed. increase aeronautical skills and experience
ations, and upon accessing and assessing
Prerequisite: AVP 180 or equivalent. to meet the requirements for the issuance of
information about behavior from a variety
a Commercial Pilot Certificate.
AVP 210 of sources. Skills in scientific reasoning and
Prerequisite: AVP 245 or equivalent. critical thinking will be developed.
COMMERCIAL PILOT IV 4 CR
Receive initial flight and ground training in AVP 255 Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS/SLEP
high performance Commercial Pilot Certifi- COMMERCIAL PILOT XII 4 CR placement score or successful completion of ENG 094.
cation maneuvers. Flight maneuver training Receive final advanced preparative training PSY 112
includes chandelles, lazy eights, steep power to increase aeronautical skills and experi- Psychology Of
turns, and accuracy landings. ence to meet the requirements for the issu- The Workplace 5 CR
Prerequisite: AVP 185 or equivalent. ance of a Commercial Pilot Certificate. Introduces general psychological principles
Obtain the necessary knowledge and skills and their application to the workplace em-
AVP 215 to take the FAA Practical Test for issuance of
COMMERCIAL PILOT V 4 CR phasizing critical thinking with regard to
a FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate. self-awareness, interpersonal relations, mo-
Gain additional aeronautical knowledge and Prerequisite: AVP 250 or equivalent.
flying skills necessary for the performance of tivation, and teamwork.
advanced precision flight maneuvers. AVP 260 Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS/SLEP
CERTIFIED FLIGHT placement score or successful completion of ENG 094.
Prerequisite: AVP 210 or equivalent.
INSTRUCTOR I 4 CR
AVP 220 Receive initial training in teaching and
COMMERCIAL PILOT VI 4 CR learning theory as well as overall review of
Receive advanced training in all of the re- commercial pilot aeronautical knowledge
quired Commercial Pilot Certification ma- subject areas. Student will be trained to fly
neuvers. Flying proficiency in these the aircraft from the right seat to Commer-
maneuvers will meet the requirements set cial Pilot Practical Test Standards.
forth in the FAA Practical Test Standards. Prerequisite: FAA Commercial Pilot; Airplane
Prerequisite: AVP 215 or equivalent. Certificate and Instrument Airplane Rating.
PSYC& 200 RBM 127

Lifespan Psychology 5 CR Retail Business RETAIL SALES
This course provides an introduction to the APPLICATIONS I 1 CR
milestones of human development from con- Marketing/ Realistic training experience in the on-
ception to death. It describes physical, cog- Management campus Expressions clothing store. Students
nitive, and social growth of people with are exposed to store operation applications
special attention to various cultural contexts RBM 120 with special emphasis on selling, merchan-
of development and the rich diversity of in- COLLEGE KEY BOARDING 3 CR dising, pricing, loss prevention and visual
dividuals. The content is drawn from re- Use computers to develop touch control presentation.
search and theories in developmental and proper keyboarding techniques, as well
psychology. Students are expected to inte- RBM 129
as build basic speed and accuracy skills. SPEAKING FOR SUCCESS 5 CR
grate their personal experiences, knowledge This course includes keyboarding alpha-
of psychology and their observations of hu- Theory and practice in composing and pre-
betic, figures, and symbol keys, and ex- senting oral business communications, both
man development with the content of this tended skill building.
curse. Implications for parenting, education impromptu and prepared. Instruction em-
and social policymaking will be discussed so RBM 121 phasizes effective writing of business docu-
that the student may apply course informa- SUCCESSFUL CAREER ments, methods of research, and the actual
tion to meaningful problems. DEVELOPMENT 3 CR presentation of oral class reports.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSYC& 100. Participate in self-analysis, goal setting, ca- RBM 130
reer exploration, personal appearance and APPLIED
PSY 210 grooming; resume writing, application letter
Psychology Of INTERPERSONAL SKILLS 3 CR
writing, the employment interview, and Explore human relations issues in the work-
Adjustment 5 CR communication of ideas, interviewing prac-
Emphasis is placed on the practical applica- place, such as; keeping a positive attitude,
tice, and other techniques of successful ca- group working relationships, job productiv-
tion of knowledge and techniques within vari- reer development.
ous theoretical frameworks. These ity, organizational success, stress manage-
frameworks are applied to normal adjustment RBM 123 ment and goal setting.
situations in human lifespan, such as gender CUSTOMER SERVICE RBM 133
role development, love, sex, relationships, STRATEGIES 5 CR EFFECTIVE SELLING 5 CR
work, marriage, separation and divorce, and Concepts of effective customer service, step- Nature and scope of selling and understand-
death and loss. Students will explore methods by-step suggestions for improving your ing buying motives with strong emphasis on
of effecting change in their lives. skills, and valuable references for delivering the selling process, prospecting, pre-ap-
Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSYC& 100 exceptional internal and external customer proach, demonstration of products and ser-
or PSY 112. service skills. vices and closing. Develop selling skills
through role-play, case studies and in class
Course Descriptions
PSYC& 220 RBM 124
Abnormal Psychology 5 CR FUNDAMENTALS OF RETAIL simulations.
A study of the development and symptoms of MATHEMATICS 6 CR RBM 135
mental health disorders. Topics covered in- Business applications of mathematical con- WINDOWS (XP)
clude schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety cepts. Brief math review; cash and trade dis- APPLICATIONS 3 CR
disorders, personality disorders, psychoso- counts; markups and markdowns; insurance, Student will be introduced to the Microsoft
matic disorders, sexual deviation, organic inventory pricing; bank statements; credit, Windows graphical user interface. Step-by-
disorders, and the process of adjustment to mortgage loans, statistical techniques, payroll step exercises include starting Windows ap-
stress. Attention is given to biosocial, cogni- computations; promissory notes; simple inter- plications, maximizing, minimizing and
tive, and cultural factors and their role in est and discounting; compound interest and sizing Windows, switching screens, finding
mental health. present value; annuities; depreciation. Also files and using other Windows features.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSYC& 100 offered online. Prerequisites: RBM 120, RBM 125
or PSY 112.
RBM 125 RBM 137
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT PUBLISHER 2003 5 CR
THE INTERNET 3 CR Learn to use a step-by-step desktop publish-
Internet concepts using Netscape Navigator ing program to create professional publica-
and Microsoft Explorer for work, and school tions with various design elements.
applications. Topics include search engines,
Prerequisites: RBM 135
file transfer protocols, and electronic mail.
Accessing various types of technical infor- RBM 139
mation, strategies for finding and using on- RETAIL SALES APPLICATION II 1 CR
line employment resources. Realistic training experience in the on-
Prerequisites: RBM 120. campus Expressions clothing store. Students
are exposed to store operation applications
with special emphasis on selling, merchan-
dising, pricing, loss prevention and visual
presentation.
RBM 141 RBM 153 RBM 171

FUNDAMENTALS MICROSOFT INTERNSHIP III 5 CR
OF SUPERVISION 5 CR POWERPOINT 2003 5 CR Provides the students with on-the-job prac-
Emphasis on the human factor in business, Introduces the student to Microsoft Power- tical field experience. Program offers stu-
the job of the supervisor, human relations, Point and teaches the basic terms and con- dents a way to combine classroom study
the art of leadership and converting policy cepts used in creating slides or use in with related work experience under the su-
into action, job analysis and performance, presentations. You will explore PowerPoint’s pervision of an employer. Work experience
how and when to discipline, and effective interface and learn how to use animation, must be related to the educational and ca-
supervising techniques for a diverse work- color scheme, slide show tools, drawing tool- reer objective of the student. Includes a
place. Also offered online. bars and internet resources to create a pro- weekly seminar component.
fessional presentation. Prerequisites: RBM 161
RBM 142 Prerequisites: RBM 135, RBM 145
MARKETING-PRESENTATION RBM 182
& SURVEY SKILLS 3 CR RBM 158 INTERNSHIP IV 5 CR
Methods and techniques of marketing re- HUMAN RESOURCE Provides the students with on-the-job prac-
search and the principles on which they are MANAGEMENT 6 CR tical field experience. Program offers stu-
based. Includes the elements of the research Identify the role of the human resource dents a way to combine classroom study
process, evaluation and effective presenta- management including its scope and re- with related work experience under the su-
tion of finding. sponsibilities. Students will examine the pervision of an employer. Work experience
principles and methods used in the recruit- must be related to the educational and ca-
RBM 143 ment, selection, placement and training of reer objective of the student. Includes a
PRINCIPleS OF RETAILING 5 CR employees. Major laws, trends, and issues weekly seminar component.
Introduction to retail management opera- related to human resource administration Prerequisites: RBM 171
tions and merchandising. Covers various will be discussed. Also offered online.
business ownership types of retail institu-
tions. Other areas covered are determining RBM 159
retail target markets; trading area analysis E-COMMERCE PRINCIPLES Sociology
and site selection; retail organization; buy- & APPLICATIONS 4 CR
ing handling financial management of mer- This introduction to the world of electronic SOC& 101
chandise; development of retail image; commerce provides the tools necessary to Introduction
customer service; and control of retail opera- understand and capitalize on the explosion To Sociology 5 CR
tions. Also offered online. of Internet-based business in today’s econo- Focuses on understanding and applying the
my. Students will study the technologies used sociological perspective, which stresses the
RBM 145 to create new opportunities for business-to-
MICROSOFT WORD 2003 5 CR importance of the impact of social forces
business and business-to-customer services. external to the individual in shaping people’s
Learn step-by-step instruction using Micro-
lives and experiences. Topics studied will
Course Descriptions
soft Word to create business letters, staff RBM 157

memos, newsletter and professional forms RETAIL SALES include socialization, social interaction, cul-
and more. Use formatting features such as APPLICATIONS IV 1 CR ture, groups, social structure, deviance, so-
use tables, graphics, or drawing tools to im- Realistic training experience in the on- cial inequality, social class, race, gender,
prove the appearance of word documents. campus Expressions clothing store. Students institutions (political, economic, education-
Prerequisites: RBM 135 are exposed to store operation applications al, family, and religious), collective behavior
with special emphasis on selling, merchan- and social change. Students will be asked to
RBM 148 dising, pricing, loss prevention and visual learn the basic concepts, theories, and per-
RETAIL SALES presentation. spectives of sociology, to see how these oper-
APPLICATIONS III 1 CR ate in terms of social processes, structures,
Realistic training experience in the on- RBM 151 and events, and to apply this knowledge to
campus Expressions clothing store. Students INTERNSHIP I 5 CR better understand the social world.
are exposed to store operation applications Provides the student with on-the-job practi- Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS/SLEP
with special emphasis on selling, merchan- cal field experience. Program offers students placement score or successful completion of
dising, pricing, loss prevention and visual a way to combine classroom study with re- ENG 094.
presentation. lated work experience under the supervision
of an employer. Work experience must be
RBM 152 related to the educational and career objec-
BASIC CONCEPTS tive of the student. Includes a weekly semi-
OF BUSINESS LAW 5 CR nar component.
Covers the legal system and an overview of
parts of the Uniform Commercial Code. RBM 161
Including sales contracts, bailment personal INTERNSHIP II 5 CR
and real property, commercial paper, agen- Provides the students with on-the-job prac-
cy, and employment, and risk bearing tical field experience. Program offers stu-
devices. dents a way to combine classroom study
with related work experience under the su-
pervision of an employer. Work experience
must be related to the educational and ca-
reer objective of the student. Includes a
weekly seminar component.
Prerequisites: RBM 151
SURG 141 SURG 215

Surgical OPERATING ROOM THEORY II 8 CR CLINICAL APPLICATIONS I 5 CR
Classroom and lab presentations of surgical Provides the framework for the student to
Technology specialties to include otorhinolaryngologic, receive experience in the operating room.
orthopedic, oral/maxillofacial, and plastic/ Through one-on-one training in a periop-
SURG 126 reconstructive procedures along with surgi- erative setting, the student will develop the
PATIENT CARE THEORY I 5CR. cal anatomy. professional attitude, behavior and skills to
Covers surgical attire, instrument groups, Prerequisites: Successful completion of SURG reinforce their role as a member of the peri-
OR preparation and equipment, case selec- 136, 137, 138, and 146. operative team.
tion, patient transfer, positioning, skin prep- Prerequisites: Successful completion of SURG
aration and draping concepts, patient SURG 146 130, 206, 207, and 211.
identification, and consent. SURGICAL LAB I 5 CR
Prerequisites: Successful completion of SURG Introduces students to the OR environment, SURG 220
136, 137, 138 and 146. aseptic principles and practices, scrubbing, CLINICAL APPLICATIONS II 5 CR
gowning, gloving and preparation of the ster- See Clinical Applications.
SURG 127 ile field, abdominal incisions, ob-gyn, general, Prerequisites: Successful completion of SURG
PHARMACOLOGY ophthalmic and genitourinary surgeries. 130, 206, 207, and 211
& ANESTHESIA 5 CR Prerequisites: Successful completion of BIOL 118,
Introduces the student to basic surgical-relat- CAH 102, 103, 104, and SOC& 101. SURG 225
ed pharmacologic and anesthetic principles, CLINICAL APPLICATIONS III 5 CR
including drug classification, proper medica- SURG 151 See Clinical Applications.
tion labeling and handling, aseptic medica- SURGICAL LAB II 5 CR Prerequisites: Successful Completion of SURG
tion preparation and usage principles of Lab presentations and practice of surgical 215, 220, and 235.
anesthesia administration and monitoring, procedures to include otorhinolaryngologic,
including complications and intervention. oral/maxillofacial, and plastic/reconstruc- SURG 230
Prerequisites: Successful completion of SURG tive procedures. CLINICAL APPLICATIONS IV 5 CR
136, 137, 138, and 146. Prerequisites: Successful completion of SURG See Clinical Applications.
136, 137, 138, and 146.5 Prerequisites: Successful Completion of SURG
SURG 130 215, 220, and 235.
PATIENT CARE THEORY II 5 CR SURG 206
Develops the students understanding of the OPERATING ROOM SURG 235
surgical patient, the needs of special patient THEORY III 8 CR SEMINAR I 3 CR
populations and basic biomedical science. Classroom and lab presentations of surgical Classroom presentations on health and well-
Prerequisites: Successful completion of SURG procedures to include cardiothoracic, pe- ness, and death and dying. Classroom prep-
126, 127, 141, and 151. ripheral vascular, and neurosurgical proce- aration for the PAE.
dures along with surgical anatomy. Prerequisites: Successful completion of SURG
Course Descriptions
SURG 136 Prerequisites: Successful completion of SURG 130, 206, 207, and 211.
OPERATING ROOM THEORY I 8 CR 126, 127, 141, and 151.
Introduces the student to the OR environ- SURG 240
ment, aseptic principles and practices, SURG 207 SEMINAR II 3 CR
scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and prepara- MICROBIOLOGY 5 CR Classroom presentations of employability
tion of the sterile field, abdominal incisions, Students will discuss the historical back- skills, preoperative routines, and transporta-
ob-gyn, general, ophthalmic, and genitouri- ground of microbiology and be able to iden- tion. Classroom preparation for the NBST-
nary surgeries. tify basic equipment used to identify SA Certification Exam.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of BIOL 118, microorganisms. We will go into many as- Prerequisites: Successful Completion of SURG
CAH 102, 103, 104, and SOC& 101 pects of and pertaining to microbiology in- 215, 220, and 235.
cluding the description of structure and
SURG 137 characteristics of different microorganisms,
INTRODUCTION TO SURGERY 5 CR
Orients the student to the field of surgical
conditions that affect the life and the death of
microorganisms, the relationships between Welding
technology including history, working con-
ditions, personal characteristics, profession-
humans and pathogenic and nonpathogenic Technology
bacteria and factors that enable pathogens to
alism, health care facilities, standards of invade a host and cause a disease. WLD 105
conduct, and the physical environment and Prerequisites: Successful completion of SURG WELDING THEORY I 5 CR
safety standards. 126, 127, 141, and 151. Introduces the tools and equipment used in
Prerequisites: Successful completion of BIOL 118,
SURG 211
welding. Includes safety considerations,
CAH 102, 103, 104, and SOC& 101
SURGICAL LAB III 1 CR electrical principles, weld quality and tech-
SURG 138 Lab presentations and practice of surgical nical orientation for select welding and cut-
INTRODUCTION TO ASEPSIS procedures to include cardiothoracic, pe- ting processes.
& INSTRUMENTATION 5 CR ripheral vascular, laparoscopic, emergent Corequisites: WLD 110 and WLD 112.
Orients the student to the principles of asep- and neurosurgical procedures. WLD 110
sis and sterile technique, surgical case man- Prerequisites: Successful completion of SURG
agement, instrumentation, supplies, wound THERMAL CUTTING
126, 127, 141, and 151. & GOUGING 3 CR
healing related to sutures, needles, and sta-
pling devices. Develops the knowledge and skill for manual
and machine-guided oxyfuel cutting, manual
Prerequisites: Successful completion of BIOL 118,
plasma arc cutting and carbon arc gouging.
CAH 102, 103, 104, and SOC& 101.
Corequisite: WLD 105.
WLD 112 WLD 152 WLD 213

OXYACETYLENE GAS METAL ARC WELDING 7 CR GAS TUNGSTEN
WELDING & BRAZING 4 CR Develops the ability to use the gas metal arc ARC WELDING II 7 CR
Develops the knowledge and skill for weld- welding process to join carbon steels and Develops the ability to use the gas tungsten
ing, brazing, and braze welding various joint aluminum with various joint designs in all arc welding process to join aluminum alloys
designs using oxyacetylene equipment. positions. with various joint designs in all positions.
Corequisite: WLD 105. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent
enrollment in WLD 142. enrollment in WLD 142.
WLD 116
SHIELDED METAL WLD 156 WLD 215
ARC WELDING I 7 CR METALLURGY 2 CR COOPERATIVE
Introduces the shielded metal arc welding Examines metal identification and classifi- WORK EXPERIENCE 1-5 CR
(SMAW) process with emphasis on skill de- cation, mechanical properties, crystalline Provides on-the-job practical experience un-
velopment using deep penetrating electrodes structures, heat treatments, and metallurgi- der the supervision of an employer. Instructor
in the flat and horizontal positions. cal effects of welding. permission is required for site choice.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent Prerequisite: WLD 142. Prerequisite: Advanced standing with instructor’s
enrollment in WLD 105. permission.
WLD 168
WLD 120 FLUX CORED ARC WELDING I 7 CR WLD 217
SHIELDED METAL Develops the ability to use gas-shielded flux SPECIAL PROJECTS 1-5 CR
ARC WELDING II 7 CR cored arc welding electrodes to join carbon Develops skill in print reading, project plan-
Builds further skill with SMAW deep pene- steels with various joint designs in all ning, layout, distortion control, fixturing
trating electrodes by welding various joints positions. and other fabrication techniques. Students
in the vertical and overhead positions. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent will have the opportunity to apply knowl-
Prerequisite: WLD 105. enrollment in WLD 142. edge to projects of personal interest and/or
as assigned.
WLD 124 WLD 172 Prerequisite: Advanced standing with instructor’s
SHIELDED METAL FLUX CORED permission.
ARC WELDING III 7 CR ARC WELDING II 7 CR
Develops understanding of the applications Develops the ability to use self-shielded flux
and techniques for using low hydrogen cored arc welding to join carbon steels with
SMAW electrodes in the flat and horizontal various joint designs in all positions.
positions. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent
Prerequisite: WLD 105. enrollment in WLD 142.
WLD 135 WLD 176

Course Descriptions
SHIELDED METAL PREPARATION FOR

ARC WELDING IV 7 CR WELDING CERTIFICATION 3 CR
Develops further skill with SMAW low hy- Develops skill in preparation for employer,
drogen electrodes by welding various joint Washington Association of Building Offi-
designs in the vertical and overhead cials (WABO), or similar welder qualifica-
positions. tion tests.
Prerequisite: WLD 105. Prerequisite: WLD 142 or instructor’s permission.
WLD 142 WLD 178

WELDING THEORY II 5 CR FABRICATION 5 CR
Explores methods of weld inspection and Develops knowledge in project planning,
testing, and continues the technical orienta- layout methods, fixturing, distortion control,
tion to select welding processes. and the use of tools and equipment for metal
Prerequisite: WLD 105. fabrication.
Prerequisite: WLD 144.
WLD 144
PRINT READING WLD 210
FOR WELDERS 5 CR GAS TUNGSTEN
Develops the ability to interpret prints used ARC WELDING I 7 CR
in welding and fabrication. Introduction to Develops the ability to use the gas tungsten
sketching, lines, views, visualization, dimen- arc welding process to join carbon and stain-
sioning, applied math and welding symbols. less steels with various joint designs in all
Prerequisite: WLD 105. positions.
enrollment in WLD 142.
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Student Records 149 Academic Calendar 156
Student Code of Conduct 150
Academic Standards Attendance Policy

The student is expected to attend all classes for which the
Clover Park Technical College is committed to facilitating student is registered in order to gain the maximum benefit.
the academic success of students. The primary purpose of The instructor may establish an attendance policy for the
Academic Standards is to provide guidance in academic program. It is the responsibility of the student to know
processes and procedures, which govern student progress and comply with the policy. Programs having established
through programs of study. attendance policies will include relevant information in course
syllabi. Financial aid recipients are subject to the Satisfactory
Academic Rights & Responsibilities Progress Policy as stated on page 154 of this catalog.
Program admission to Clover Park Technical College carries A student who does not attend the first two class sessions and/
with it the understanding that students will conduct themselves or comply with the established attendance policy for the class
as responsible members of the college community. This in- or program may forfeit the right to continue and may be
cludes an expectation that students will obey appropriate laws, subject to administrative withdrawal.
will comply with the rules of the college and its departments,
and will maintain a high standard of integrity and honesty.
Grades
1. Dishonesty: Honest assessment of student performance The quality of a student’s performance is measured by a
is of crucial importance to all members of the college grading system using grades “A” through “F”. The grade for a
community. Acts of dishonesty are serious breaches of course is calculated into a student’s GPA as “4” to “0” grade
honor and shall be dealt with in the following manner: points. Faculty may choose to utilize or not utilize the “+” or
a. It is the responsibility of the college administration “-“ designation with grades.
and faculty to provide reasonable and prudent security
Each individual program establishes criteria for achieving
measures designed to minimize opportunities for acts of
each grade based on percentage scores and specific assessment
dishonesty that occur at the college.
criteria as listed in the course syllabi.
b. Any student who, for the purpose of fulfilling any assign-
ment or task required by a staff member as part of the stu- The grade points allotted to each grade are as follows:
dent’s program of study, shall knowingly tender any work
A 4.0 C 2.0
Academic Standards
product that the student fraudulently represents to the staff

member as the student’s work product, shall be deemed to A- 3.7 C- 1.7
have committed an act of dishonesty. Acts of dishonesty B+ 3.3 D+ 1.3
shall be cause for disciplinary action and be subject to the
B 3.0 D 1.0
processes described on page 160 of the catalog.
B- 2.7 D- 0.7
c. Any student who aids or abets the accomplishment of an
C+ 2.3 F 0.0
act of dishonesty, as described in subparagraph b) above,
shall be subject to disciplinary action.
d. This section shall not be construed as preventing an
instructor from taking immediate disciplinary action Some programs require that the student complete each
when the instructor is required to act upon such breach individual course with a “C” (2.0) or better grade in order to
of dishonesty in order to preserve order and prevent progress in the program. Programs with this requirement will
disruptive conduct in the classroom. This section shall have it noted in the course description section of the catalog
also not be construed as preventing an instructor from and in the course syllabus. Financial aid recipients are subject
adjusting the student’s grade on a particular project, to the Satisfactory Progress Policy on page 154 of this catalog.
paper, test, or class grade for dishonesty.
2. Classroom Conduct: Instructors have the authority to take

Other Grade Indicators
whatever summary actions may be necessary to maintain * Course not graded. No grade point assigned.
order and proper conduct in the classroom and to maintain
the effective cooperation of the class in fulfilling the I Incomplete. An incomplete grade indicates that the
objectives of the course. student completed most of the course requirements
at a passing level and intends to complete missing
3. Any student who substantially disrupts any college class by course work. Prior to the last day of the quarter,
engaging in conduct that renders it difficult or impossible the instructor must complete a Clover Park
to maintain the decorum of the class shall be subject to Technical College Agreement for Incomplete
disciplinary action. Grades form indicating the work to be completed
and the expected completion date not to exceed

one academic quarter from the date of issue. The
Adding a Course
form must be signed by both the instructor and the Students may add courses through the fifth day of the quarter
student. A grade of “I” reverts to the grade “F” if for all General Education courses and through the third day of
work has not been satisfactorily completed by the the quarter for all professional-technical courses without faculty
end of the following quarter. permission. After the above dates, faculty permission is required.
Add/Drop forms are available in the Student Records Office.
N Audit Course. No grade point assigned.
P Pass. No grade point assigned. A “P” grade

Withdrawing From a Course
indicates passing with a C (2.0) in courses Students dropping or withdrawing from any course or
designated as pass/fail. Courses graded with program must complete an official Add/Drop Form in
“P” may not meet program requirements for Student Records on their last day in class. If an emergency
graduation. occurs preventing the student from coming to the college,
withdrawals may be made by telephone at (253) 589-5666, by
R Repeated Courses. The “R” will be placed fax at (253) 589-5852, or on the web at www.cptc.edu/drop.
next to the lowest grade, and only the highest Failure by the student to officially withdraw will affect grades
grade received for the course will be used in the and possible refunds. Financial Aid recipients are subject to
calculation for the GPA. the Satisfactory Progress Policy as stated on page 154 of this
catalog and should contact the Financial Aid Office prior to
V Unofficial Withdrawal No grade point assigned.
withdrawing from a program or course.
Instructor-initiated, a “V” appears on the transcript
when an instructor withdraws a student who has Withdrawals through the 5th class day after the start of a
never attended (No Show) or has discontinued course or program will be considered a drop and will not
participation without initiating official withdrawal. appear on the student transcript.
W Official Withdrawal. No grade point assigned. Withdrawals after the 5th class day, and through the 35th class
Student-initiated, a “W” appears on the transcript day of a quarter may receive a “W” grade. Students withdraw-
when a student officially withdraws from a course ing after the end of the 35th class day of a quarter will receive
in accordance with the college Drop/Withdrawal the grade earned for the quarter at the time of withdrawal.
procedure.
Academic Standards
Students re-enrolling in a course or program for which a “W”,
“F”, or “V” was assigned must begin the course or program
X Prior Experiential Learning. No grade point
in the first week of the quarter and in accordance with
assigned. Instructor-initiated, an “X” appears
established prerequisites.
on the transcript after the student successfully
demonstrates mastery of program competencies.
Administrative Withdrawal
Clover Park Technical College reserves the right to administra-
Course Numbering tively withdraw students under the following conditions:
Courses numbered below 100 are not considered college level
1. Student has not attended the first two class sessions
and do not meet degree/certification requirements.
and/or complied with the established attendance
policy for the class or program.
Criterion for Good Standing 2. Student has not successfully fulfilled the prerequisites
A student is in good academic standing when the quarterly for the class or program. Student will be notified of the
grade point average remains at or above 2.0. Financial aid withdrawal and provided registration options.
recipients are subject to the Satisfactory Progress Policy as 3. If a student violates the Student Code of Conduct an
stated on page 154 of this catalog. administrative withdrawal may be done. Student will be
notified of this action.
Grade Changes Auditing a Course
Students who believe that an error has been made in the grade
A student may enroll to audit a course with permission of the
received for a course should contact the instructor as soon as
program faculty. The auditing student is expected to pay tuition
possible to discuss the issue. Requests for grade changes will be
and fees but is not required to take examinations and will not
accepted no later than one quarter from the date the grade was
receive credit for the course. A grade of “N” will be listed on
issued. Appeals will be addressed through the Student Concerns/
the student’s transcript and will not be computed in the GPA.
Academic Appeal process on page 154 of this catalog.
Registration status changes from audit to credit or from credit
to audit are not allowed after the start of the course.
Repeating a Course College Success Course

Students may repeat a course in which they have not received All certificate and degree-seeking students with COMPASS
a passing grade, unless prohibited by program policy. To placement at or below English 82 or Math 82 are required to
repeat a course, a student must register for the course on a enroll in and successfully complete, a two-credit college success
space available basis, complete a Course Repeat form at the course. The course should be completed during the first
time of registration, and pay all necessary fees. quarter of study at CPTC.
A course may be repeated no more than twice (this is defined

as two repeats in addition to the original enrollment). All Additional Degree Requirements
courses and earned grades will remain on the student’s Graduation requirements for associate degree programs will
transcript, with only the highest grade received for a repeated include components of diversity, technology competence,
course used in the calculation of the GPA. and a capstone project. See program materials for
information regarding how these graduation requirements are
Financial aid recipients and veterans should check with
incorporated within your program.
the Financial Aid and Student Records (veteran’s) offices
regarding funding for repeated courses.
Other colleges may not accept a grade earned in a repeated

Transfer of Credit to
course. Clover Park Technical College
Total combined credit granted from all external sources shall
General Education not exceed 50 percent of the credits needed for program
completion.
All degree or certificate programs of 45 credits or longer
require a minimum of five credits each in three college-level Programs may have exceptions to the maximum credits
(100 level or above) general education areas: communication, accepted in transfer due to special articulations or consortium
quantitative reasoning (math), and social sciences. Students agreements. These exceptions will be noted in the program
are responsible for registering and completing these courses description section of this catalog.
prior to graduation. Specific courses are identified in the
program descriptions. General education courses are offered Credit From Colleges & Universities
at convenient hours throughout the day each quarter.
Academic Standards
Clover Park Technical College curriculum is based on current

Students must earn a grade of “C” (2.0) in MAT 60, 82, 91, industry standards. Transfer credit from an accredited
99 or ENG 79, 82, 94 in order to advance to the next level institution may be accepted if the course work:
class or any 100 level class.
1. Was college level.
2. Was graded as “C” (2.0) or better.
Core Abilities 3. Meets required time limitations:
Clover Park Technical College has identified four core abilities
that all certificate- and degree-seeking students should possess a. Technical Courses: Must meet the programs
upon completion of their program. These competencies requirements as described in the current Clover
represent workplace skills that will prepare graduates to be Park Technical College catalog.
valued employees and will contribute to their success. b. General Education Courses do not have a
required time limitation unless specified by an
Communication: Students will receive and deliver written, individual program.
spoken, and visual information clearly and accurately.
Requirements can be found in the program
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Students will apply description section of this catalog.
principles and strategies of purposeful, active organized 4. Credit in transfer combined with all sources may
thinking. constitute no more than 50 percent of the credits
needed for program completion.
Personal/Professional Responsibility: Students
will apply effective work habits and attitudes within an 5. Transfer of credit for programs with license
organizational setting and to work successfully with others as requirements are subject to current licensing laws.
part of the total team, both inside and outside the workplace.
Information/Technological Literacy: Students will use

modern electronic and industrial devices to accomplish tasks
in today’s workplace.
HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING EXPERIENCE / Transferability of Clover Park

DUAL CREDIT
Credit/dual credit may be accepted for high school learning
Technical College Credit
experience where formal articulation agreements are in place. Many Clover Park Technical College programs have
Courses that have Dual Credit Articulation agreements are individual agreements with other academic institutions that
marked with an asterisk “*” in both program and course provide for the transfer of credits. Acceptance of credit taken
description. Please contact Student Records at (253) 589-6003 at one educational institution is always at the discretion of
for specific agreements. the receiving institution. Students are advised to contact the
registrar of the receiving institution to discuss its policies and
procedures for transfer credit.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Credit may be accepted for military experience or education
based on guidelines from the American Council on Education. Clover Park Technical College Degrees
Clover Park Technical College awards two types of degrees.
PRIOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CREDIT
The Associate of Applied Technology (AAT) degree
Students who wish to receive credit for prior learning will is awarded to students who satisfactorily complete the
complete the Prior Learning Assessment Request Form competencies and requirements in programs approved by the
available from the Student Records Office and pay the college’s Curriculum Committee and by the State Board for
following fees for assessment services: $25 evaluation fee and Community and Technical Colleges. AAT degree options are
$10 for each course for which prior learning credit is requested. available in programs 90 credits or more in length containing
a core of fifteen (15) college-level academic credits. College-
Instructors will evaluate the prior experiential learning of a
level academic courses in communication, quantitative
student in relation to the competencies of the program and
reasoning, and social sciences required for AAT degrees
will award credit for demonstrated learning outcomes that are
are designed to prepare students for work. While they meet
appropriate to the subject, course or program offered.
program graduation requirements, they are not likely to
All credits awarded for this type of experience will be noted as transfer to other colleges or universities.
such on the student’s transcript with a grade of “X”. Credit
The Associate in Applied Science - T (AAS-T) degree
for prior experiential learning may constitute no more than 25
is awarded to students who satisfactorily complete the
Academic Standards
percent of the credits needed for program completion.
competencies and requirements in programs approved by
the college’s Curriculum Committee and by the State Board
SERVICEMEMBER OPPORTUNITY COLLEGE (SOC) for Community and Technical Colleges. AAS-T degrees are
Clover Park Technical College has been designated as a workforce degrees with a core of general education courses
member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC), commonly accepted in transfer. The general education
a group of more than 1,800 colleges and universities that component of the AAS-T degree is comprised of not less
provide educational opportunities for servicemembers and than twenty (20) credits of courses including a minimum of 5
their families throughout the world. credits in communication; 5 credits in quantitative reasoning;
and 10 credits in social science, humanities or science. It is
Recognizing the problems faced by military students whose assumed that many AAS-T degrees will have significantly
jobs require frequent moves, SOC member schools make it more than the minimum 20 credits of general education
easier to obtain college degrees rather than just accumulate courses.
course credit by:
Degree options are indicated on individual program
• Limiting the amount of course work students must descriptions in this catalog.
take at a single college to no more than 25% of
degree requirements
• Designing transfer practices to minimize loss of

credit and avoid duplication of course work
• Awarding credit for military experience
• Awarding credit for tests such as CLEP, DSST

(DANTES)
Clover Park Technical College Degrees The Evergreen State College – The Evergreen State
College (TESC) accepts three Clover Park Technical
Transfer Agreements College Associate of Applied Technology (AAT) degrees for
Clover Park Technical College has agreements with several Evergreen’s Upside Down Degree Program:
universities and colleges for transfer into specific baccalaureate Massage Studies
programs for selected programs. Mechanical Engineering Design
Medical Laboratory Technician
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
Refer to “The Evergreen State College” information under
TRANSFER AGREEMENTS
Associate in Applied Science-T Degrees (AAS- T) for specific
Capella University – With more than 500 courses and 80 admissions criteria.
degrees and specializations, Capella University is the leader
in online degree programs. Clover Park Technical College The Evergreen State College is accredited by the Northwest
students, who successfully complete their associate’s degree Commission on Colleges and Universities.
requirements and otherwise meet Capella’s admissions
requirements, will be accepted into Capella’s upper division ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE-T
Bachelor’s program. Capella will accept the associate degree TRANSFER AGREEMENTS
credits as a block. The Associate in Applied Science-T (AAS-T) degree is built
General Education Core Areas – Distribution Requirements: upon the technical courses required for job preparation but
also includes a college-level general education component.
• Communication – 6 quarter credits Clover Park Technical College has identified AAS-T degree
options for the following programs:
• Social Science – 6 quarter credits
Accounting
• Humanities – 6 quarter credits
Architectural Engineering Design
• Natural Sciences/Mathematics – 6 quarter credits Aviation Maintenance Technology
• Additional quarter credits from any of the core areas Computer Information Technology
above – 21 credits Computer and Information Systems Security
Culinary Arts
• Total General Education credits required – 45 credits
Early Care and Education
Academic Standards
• AA/AS Degree; minimum credits required for full Emergency Management

admission to Capella – 90 credits Environmental Sciences and Technology
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Interior Design
Commission of the North Central Association. Human Services
City University of Seattle – Clover Park Technical Mechanical Engineering Design
College students may transfer up to 90 credits from approved Media Design and Production
programs to City University of Seattle for inclusion in the Paraeducator
degree requirements of appropriate Bachelor’s degrees. Professional Pilot
To be considered for admission to City University of Currently, the following universities have agreements to
Seattle, students must submit a City U of Seattle admission accept Clover Park Technical College’s Associate In Applied
application form, including any additional admission Science-T (AAS-T) degrees. Call (253) 589-4333 for updated
documents if required, and submit an official transcript from information.
University of Phoenix – The University of Phoenix has
City University of Seattle, founded in 1973, addresses the educa- agreed to accept the AAS-T in transfer for their Bachelors
tional needs of working adults and offers certificates and degrees of Science in Management (BSM) degree. To find out more
in more than 50 programs. It has nearly two dozen locations about the University of Phoenix, contact them through their
throughout the state of Washington as well as the state of Cali- website at http://www.phoenix.edu/.
fornia, the Canadian province of British Columbia, Denmark,
Germany, Slovakia, and Switzerland. City University is accred-
ited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.
City University of Seattle – City University of Seattle The Evergreen State College – The Evergreen State
accepts all credits in the AAS-T, though more than two years College accepts thirteen Clover Park AAS-T degrees in
may be required to complete the City University of Seattle transfer. To find out more about The Evergreen State College,
degree. To find out more about City University of Seattle, contact them at http://www.evergreen.edu
contact them at http://www.cityu.edu. Accounting
DeVry University – Students completing an AAS-T degree Architectural Engineering Design
at Clover Park Technical College will receive a “block transfer” Early Care and Education
of courses to DeVry’s Bachelor of Science degree in Technical Environmental Sciences and Technology
Management (BSTM). The following programs are eligible: Graphic Technologies
Interior Design
Accounting Mechanical Engineering Design
Aviation Maintenance Technology Media Design and Production
Computer and Information Systems Security Human Services
Computer Information Technology Computer & Information Systems Security
Emergency Management Emergency Management
Environmental Sciences and Technology Paraeducator
Interior Design Professional Pilot
Media Design and Production
Professional Pilot OTHER TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES
To find out more about DeVry University, contact them at Many individual academic courses offered at Clover Park
http://www.devry.edu Technical College are accepted for transfer to two-year
colleges and baccalaureate institutions including Washington
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – The Embry- State University, The Evergreen State College, Central
Riddle Aeronautical University accepts ten Clover Park Washington University, the University of Washington, Western
AAS-T degrees in transfer. To find out more about The Washington University, Eastern Washington University, and
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, contact them at The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. For more
http://www.embryriddle.edu: information on transferability, call 253-589-4333.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Academic Honors
Academic Standards
Professional Pilot
Computer and Information Systems Security QUARTERLY HONORS
Environmental Sciences and Technology Each quarter Clover Park Technical College recognizes
Architectural Engineering Design outstanding academic achievement by placing students on
Computer Networking Technology the President’s List or the Vice President’s List. Each student
Electrician Low Voltage Fire/Security who meets the criteria for these awards will receive a letter of
Heating and Air Conditioning Refrigeration/ acknowledgment and will have a notation of the award placed
Service Technician on his/her transcript.
Mechanical Engineering Design
President’s List – Granted to students with a
minimum quarterly enrollment of 12 college level
credits in courses receiving grades other than “V”,
“W”, “N” or “I”; and a minimum quarterly grade
point average of 4.0.
Vice President’s List – Granted to students with a
minimum quarterly enrollment of 12 college level credits
in courses receiving grades other than “V”, “W”, “N”
or “I”; and a minimum quarterly grade point average or
3.75 – 3.99.
GRADUATION HONORS Degree/Certificate

A student completing an Associate of Applied Technology
Degree or Associate of Applied Science-T Degree who
Completion Procedures
achieves a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 – 4.0 is The college requires that students complete their degree or
eligible for honors at graduation. Each student who meets certificate within 125% of the published length of the pro-
these criteria will receive a letter of acknowledgment and will gram. The college will take the following steps to ensure that
have the notation of “Honors” placed on his/her transcript. students are completing programs within a timely manner.
HONOR SOCIETIES Step 1 When a student has completed the credits of the pub-
lished length of the program, registration will be restricted un-
Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American til the student has developed a completion plan in consultation
higher education. Clover Park Technical College’s Beta with instructional faculty. The plan must show that the student
Omicron Gamma chapter is one of 1,200 chapters. Phi Theta will be able to complete within the 125% of the normal
Kappa’s focus is on Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Fel- timeframe. If the student has mitigating circumstances, such
lowship. Students with a 3.50 GPA are eligible to join Phi The- as a disability, that must be documented with the Disabilities
ta Kappa. A one-time induction fee is required. Please contact Specialist, and an appropriate plan should be in place.
a Phi Theta Kappa advisor at 589-5610 for more information.
Step 2 At 150% of credits required for the degree/certificate the
Psi Beta National Honor Society is the National Honor student will be blocked from further registration. The student
Society in Psychology for community & junior colleges. The may appeal to the appropriate dean for special circumstances.
mission of Psi Beta is professional development of psychology
students through promotion and recognition of excellence in
scholarship, leadership, community research and community Academic Progress
services. Clover Park Technical College’s chapter is one of 170 These policies are intended to support a successful learning
chapters nationwide. Students with a 3.50 GPA are eligible experience at Clover Park Technical College.
to join Psi Beta. A one-time induction fee is required. Please
contact a Psi Beta advisor at 589-5610 for more information. At the conclusion of each quarter, the grades of all students
enrolled in that quarter will be reviewed. A student whose
quarterly grade point average is less than 2.0 and is taking
Student Progress Policy 6 or more credits that quarter will be notified of his/her
Academic Standards
Clover Park Technical College is a state technical college. standing. Through this process the student will be alerted to
Tuition covers about 31% of the cost of a student’s education. potential problems in a timely manner so that the student may
State tax dollars provide the rest. Washington State Law (SB take effective corrective action. Any student whose quarterly
5135. RCW 28B.10.695) requires all state colleges to adopt GPA is under 2.0 will be encouraged to take advantage of the
policies that ensure students seeking degrees and certificates assistance provided by the college to help assure student success.
complete in a timely manner.
The following guidelines have been established to ensure that
Clover Park Technical College is in a partnership with the academic standards are maintained:
student to work towards an educational plan that will assist the
student to make consistent progress. The following Student Step 1 The first quarter in which the grade point average is
Progress Policy and Degree/Certification Completion will less than 2.0 will cause the student to receive notifica-
assist the student with their responsibilities to make progress tion of the level of academic achievement. The stu-
towards their goals. dent may not be allowed to continue to the next course
in accordance with established program prerequisites.
Step 2 If the student experiences two consecutive quarters of

work in which the GPA is less than 2.0 (each quarter),
the student will be placed on academic probation for
the following quarter of attendance.
Step 3 If a student experiences three consecutive quarters

of work in which the GPA is less than 2.0 (each
quarter), the student will be suspended from
attendance at the college and may not register for
the next academic quarter.
Students placed on academic probation or suspension may Step 2 If, within 5 instructional days following the informal
appeal to the Academic Review Committee for reassessment meeting, the student feels a satisfactory resolution has
if they believe that unusual circumstances beyond their control not been achieved, the student may file a written con-
were the cause of their low academic achievement. Financial cern with the employee’s division dean or immediate
Aid recipients are subject to the Satisfactory Progress Policy. supervisor, the concern or appeal must be in writing. A
“Student Concern Form” is available from any instruc-
Reinstatement to the college, following one quarter of tor, division dean’s office or Advising Center.
academic suspension, requires the student to meet with
advising/counseling staff to develop an educational plan. Step 3 Within 5 instructional days after receiving the concern
Upon reinstatement, the student will resume classes on or appeal in writing, the dean or supervisor will be
academic probation. responsible to investigate the concern. The dean or
supervisor will provide the employee with a copy of
the written concern or appeal; the employee will have
Student Concerns/Academic Appeal 5 instructional days in which to provide a written
GENERAL INFORMATION response to their supervisor.
It is the policy of Clover Park Technical College to provide Step 4 The dean or supervisor will convene a meeting of both
students with an opportunity to resolve any alleged violation parties in an attempt to resolve the issue, provided
of college academic policy, procedure or regulation, or to that the parties agree to meet for this purpose. In
resolve any alleged case of inequitable treatment. Student the event that one or both parties do not agree to
rights are protected in the concern process and the college meet, the dean or supervisor will investigate and
must insure that a student will not suffer repercussions because render a decision based on the written statements and
he or she chooses to file a concern. testimony of the parties. The dean or supervisor will
impart this decision in writing to both parties within
In the event that a student is dissatisfied with the conduct or 5 instructional days. If the student feels a satisfactory
performance of a college or instructional program employee, resolution has not been achieved, the student may
the college encourages informal resolution of disputes proceed to the next step.
whenever possible, and also maintains fair and equitable
procedures for formally expressing and resolving concerns. Step 5 Within 5 instructional days after Step 4, the student
will notify the appropriate Vice-President, in writing,
Academic Standards
The following are guidelines for determining who can assist a to request a hearing before the Appeal Review
student with a concern regarding: Committee. The Committee will be chaired by the
Vice President for Instruction (or designee) and will
Academic.................................... Division Dean/Instruction
also include the Vice President for Student Services (or
Accommodations........................ Student Services
designee), two student representatives appointed by the
Disciplinary................................. Student Services
Student Council, and two faculty members appointed
Discrimination/Harassment....... Human Resources
by the Faculty Union.
Instructional................................ Division Dean/Instruction
Facilities/Bookstore.................... Operations & Facilities Step 6 Within 10 instructional days, the Appeal Review
Financial..................................... Financial Aid Office Committee will meet with the student, instructor,
and dean or supervisor to hear the points at issue in
Note: Academic Appeal must be made within fifteen (15) in-
the appeal. The Committee will provide its written
structional days following the issuance of the grade or decision.
decision to all parties within 5 instructional days
following the hearing. The decision is final and may
PROCESS not be reviewed.
Step 1 Before a student can file a written concern or appeal,
he or she should try to resolve the problem informally. The process described above is not to be used for filing an
The college expects the student to address his/her appeal based on the outcome of a summary or disciplinary
concern by first meeting with the college employee(s) proceeding, financial appeal, or discrimination grievance as
whose actions resulted in the concern, discussing the described in other areas of the College Catalog or Student
issue, and documenting the discussion with notes. If Handbook.
not resolved, the student may proceed to the next step. Federal and state laws, rules and regulations, in addition
to policies, regulations, and procedures adopted by the
State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, shall
not be grievable matters. Students shall use chapter WAC
495C-300 and 495C-310 for grievances pertaining to sexual
discrimination or equal opportunity discrimination based
upon handicap.
Academic Forgiveness (Fresh Start) APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION AWARD

A student may petition the Director of Enrollment Services to To receive an Associate Degree or Certificate from Clover Park
have sub-standard Clover Park Technical College course work Technical College, a student must complete an Application for
set aside. Graduation Award form in the Student Records Office and
pay the non-refundable fee for each award requested. The
• The student must be currently enrolled. application must be filed by the fourth week of the quarter in
• The forgiveness date must be at least two years which the student expects to graduate.
prior to the current quarter.
COMMENCEMENT
• All course work taken prior to the forgiveness will
be set aside. The student may not elect to retain Annually, Clover Park Technical College will offer two all
individual courses and set aside others. school graduation ceremonies in the Sharon M. McGavick
Student Center with one held in December and the other in
• The academic forgiveness option may be exercised
June. Any eligible student completing a degree, certificate,
only once.
high school diploma or GED granted through Clover Park
Forgiven course work will remain on the transcript but will not Technical College during summer and fall quarters may
be used in determining the cumulative grade point average or participate in the December graduation ceremony. Students
the calculation of honors. Forgiven course work may not be completing during winter and spring may participate in the
reinstated or used to satisfy Prerequisites or degree/diploma June graduation ceremony.
requirements.
The December graduation ceremony will be held December
Students are advised that a decision to set aside course work 17, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. The June ceremony will be held June 17,
may or may not be honored by other educational institutions, 2010. The time will be announced at a later date.
since each institution interprets transcripts according to its
own policies. TIME LIMITATION
Clover Park Technical College curriculum is based on current
Graduation industry standards. Returning Clover Park Technical College
students who left prior to completion of their program must
Clover Park Technical College grants two degrees, the meet the program’s graduation requirements as described in
Associate of Applied Technology degree and the Associate of
Academic Standards
the current Clover Park Technical College catalog.

Applied Science-T degree. These degrees are defined on page
151 of this catalog and the degree programs are listed in the Clover Park Technical College students who have completed
chapter “Programs and Courses.” the technical requirements of their program but have not
completed the general education requirements for a degree or
A Certificate is awarded to students who satisfactorily complete certificate will have one year from their date of withdrawal to
the competencies and requirements for programs that are not complete the required general education classes. If a longer
defined as degree programs. General Education courses are period of time elapses before general education courses are
required in certificate programs 45 credits or more. completed, the student will be required to meet the program’s
Courses numbered below 100 are not considered college level graduation requirements as described in the current Clover
and do not meet degree/certificate requirements. Park Technical College catalog.
STANDARD FOR GRADUATION

To be eligible for graduation, a student must have:
• a cumulative grade point average of no less than 2.0

• met all of the program requirements
• completed 50 percent of the technical coursework
at Clover Park Technical College
• 15 percent of the technical coursework in the final
credits taken at Clover Park Technical College
Student Records
Clover Park Technical College designates the following in-
formation as Directory Information: Student name, address,
telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of
Annual Notification of study, eligibility for and participation in officially recognized
activities, organizations, dates of attendance, honor roll, en-
Rights Under Ferpa rollment status, degrees and awards received, student photo,
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) student e-mail address, and the most recent previous educa-
affords students certain rights with respect to their education tional agency or institution attended by the student.
records. They are: Directory Information may be released by Clover Park
Technical College without student consent unless the stu-
1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education
dent specifically requests that such information, or portions
records within 45 days of the day Clover Park Technical
thereof, not be released. Clover Park Technical College will
College receives a request for access.
not release Directory Information for commercial purposes
Students should submit to the registrar a written request or other purposes not related to the school program or the
that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The conduct of official government business. Students currently
registrar will make arrangements for access and notify attending Clover Park Technical College should complete a
the student of the time and place where the records may “Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information”
be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the form in the Student Records Office if they do not wish
registrar, the student will be advised of the correct official to Directory Information released.
whom the request should be addressed.
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department
2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s of Education concerning alleged failures by Clover Park
education records that the student believes are inaccurate Technical College to comply with the requirements
or misleading. of FERPA. The name and address of the office that
Students may ask Clover Park Technical College to amend administers FERPA:
a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They Family Policy Compliance Office
should write to the Clover Park Technical College official U.S. Department of Education
responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the 600 Independence Avenue SW
record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate Washington DC 20202-4605
or misleading.
Student Records
If Clover Park Technical College decides not to amend the Transcripts
record as requested by the student, Clover Park Technical A transcript is a copy of a student’s academic record and
College will notify the student of the decision and advise is released only with written permission of the student. All
the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the students are eligible to receive a transcript if they have met
request for amendment. Additional information regarding their financial obligation with the College.
the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when
notified of the right to a hearing. A $5 processing fee is charged for each transcript. Transcript
request forms are available in the Student Records Office,
3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable Building 17 and on the Clover Park Technical College website
information contained in the student’s education records, at www.cptc.edu/transcript.
except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure
without consent. Students may obtain an unofficial copy of their transcript
One exception which permits disclosure without consent is at www.cptc.edu by selecting Enrolled Students then View
disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational inter- Unofficial Transcript if they were enrolled at Clover Park
ests. A school official is a person employed by CPTC in an Technical College after Spring quarter 1994.
administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or support staff
position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health Change of Address
staff); a person or company with whom CPTC has contracted
(such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serv- Student information, admission letters, statements and
ing on the Board of Trustees; a volunteer or others performing graduation awards are frequently mailed to students; therefore,
institutional functions; a student serving on an official commit- it is important to maintain the student’s current address.
tee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting Change of address forms are available in the Student Records
another school official in performing his or her tasks. Office in Building 17, or call 589-5666. Students may change
their own on the college Website at www.cptc.edu under
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the Enrolled Students.
official needs to review an education record in order to
fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
Student Code
14. Verbal or written threats and intimidation.
15. Malicious damage to or malicious misuse of college
of Conduct property, or the property of any person where such

property is located on the college campus.
Disciplinary action may be taken for a violation of any 16. Entering any administrative office or any locked or
provision of this student code, for a violation of other college otherwise closed college facility in any manner, at any
rules, which may from time to time be properly adopted, or for time, without permission of the college employee or agent
any of the following types of misconduct: in charge thereof.
1. Possession, use, sale, or distribution of any illegal drug on 17. Refusal to provide positive identification (e.g., valid
the college campus. The use of illegal drugs by any student driver’s license or state identification card) in appropriate
attending a college-sponsored event is also prohibited, even circumstances to any college employee in the lawful
though the event does not take place at the college. The use discharge of said employee’s duties.
of alcohol by any student attending such events on college
or non-college property shall conform to state law. 18. Violation of any rules or policies pertaining to the use of
computer and technology resources.
2. Behavior in the classroom or at a college function that is
disruptive to the teaching and learning environment.
Dress Standards
3. Engaging in lewd, indecent, or obscene behavior. Students are expected to present a well-groomed appearance
4. Where the student presents an imminent danger to college appropriate to the training environment and future employ-
property or to himself or herself or other students or ment conditions. Health and safety factors may require special
persons in college facilities on or off campus, or to the regulations pertaining to attire. Dress standards allow for some
education process of the college. flexibility within a training program but are consistent with
health and safety standards, and industry requirements.
5. Dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly
furnishing false information to the college.
Right to Demand Identification
6. The intentional making of false statements or filing of false For the purpose of determining whether probable cause exists
Student Code of Conduct
charges against the college and members of the college for the application of any section of this code to any behavior
community. by any person on a College facility, any College personnel or
other authorized personnel may demand that any person on
7. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of college documents, records,
College facilities produce identification.
funds, or instruments of identification with the intent to
defraud.
8. Theft from, damage to, or misuse of college premises or
Hazing Policy
property, or theft of or damage to property of a member of 1. No student, or other person in attendance at Clover Park
the college community or college premises. Technical College, may conspire to engage in hazing or
participate in hazing of another. Hazing is defined as any
9. Failure to comply with the direction of college officials activity that includes one or more of the following:
acting in the legitimate performance of their duties.
Activities that expose personal values to compromise
10. Possession of firearms, except where approved by state or ridicule.
statute.
Stunts which have no meaningful relationship to the
11. Engaging in unwelcome sexual advances, requests for objectives of the organization.
sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of
Activities that abuse the trust an organization is striving to
sexual nature where such behavior knowingly offends the
build between its members and prospective members.
recipient, causes discomfort, or humiliates or interferes
with job performance, or learning environment. Activities that humiliate or subject individuals to
circumstances with which they are not comfortable, or of
12. Falsely setting off or otherwise tampering with any which they are fearful.
emergency safety equipment, alarm, or other device
established for the safety of individuals and/or college Activities which are illegal or violate College policy.
facilities. Activities which interfere with educational pursuits or
normal life functions.
13. Actions and/or language directed to others that incites
disruptive behavior;
2. Penalties 4. The student will be notified in writing of the determination

made by the dean or designee.
a) Any organization or association that knowingly permits
hazing shall: a) be liable for harm caused to persons 5. If after consideration of the alleged misconduct, the
or property resulting from hazing, and b) be denied recommendation of the dean or designee is for disciplinary
recognition by Clover Park Technical College as an action, the student may:
official organization or association on this campus. If
the organization or association is a corporation, whether a. Accept the disciplinary action, or
for profit or nonprofit, the individual directors of the b. File, within fifteen (15) calendar days following receipt
corporation may be held individually liable for damages. of the notification of disciplinary action, a written
b) A person who participates in the hazing of another request for a formal hearing pursuant to the provisions
shall forfeit any entitlement to state-funded grants, of WAC 495C-120-160. If the request is not filed within
scholarships or awards for 90 calendar days. the prescribed time, the right to do so is waived and the
disciplinary action becomes final.
c) Forfeiture of state-funded grants, scholarships or awards
shall continue for 90 calendar days, up to and including 6. If a hearing is requested, notice of the hearing shall be
permanent forfeiture, based upon the seriousness of the given to all parties at least seven days before the hearing.
violations. The notice will indicate the names and addresses of all
parties, the names and addresses of their representatives, a
3. Disciplinary action may be taken under this chapter for statement of the time, place, and nature of the proceeding,
hazing violations. a short and plain statement of the matters asserted, and the
4. Hazing violations are also misdemeanors punishable under legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is
state criminal law according to RCW 9A.20.021. to be held.
5. Conduct which causes embarrassment, ridicule, sleep

deprivation, verbal abuse, or personal humiliation, not
Summary Suspension
amounting to hazing, shall be subject to disciplinary action If any college staff member has cause to believe that a
under this chapter. student presents an imminent danger to him/herself or other
persons on college facilities or to the educational process of

the college, then the staff member shall have authority to
Loss of Eligibility—Student Participation immediately remove the student from the college premises.
Any student found to have violated chapter 69.41 RCW, illegal The college staff member shall notify, as soon as possible,
drugs, by virtue of a criminal conviction or by final decision of the vice president for student services or designee who may
the college president or designee shall, in lieu of or in addition initiate summary suspension until such time as the college
to any other disciplinary action which may be imposed, be staff is satisfied the student’s dangerous nature has ceased.
disqualified from participation in any school-sponsored events The duration of summary suspension shall not exceed ten (10)
or activities. instructional days, except that the vice president for student
services or designee may continue summary suspension
beyond ten (10) instructional days in circumstances where
Disciplinary Process the student continues to present an imminent danger to the
1. Infractions of college rules may be referred by any college people, facilities, or the educational process pending the
staff member to the appropriate dean or designee. disciplinary proceedings provided for in this code.
2. A student alleged to have violated a provision of this 1. If the vice president for student services or designee desires
chapter shall be notified to meet with the dean or designee to exercise the authority to summarily suspend a student,
for possible disciplinary action. the vice president or designee will cause the student to be
notified of the summary suspension.
3. After a careful review of the circumstances surrounding the
alleged misconduct, the dean or designee may take any of 2. A formal hearing, pursuant to the provisions of WAC
the following actions: 495C-120-160 will be scheduled and held as quickly as
feasible. Provided the hearing shall be conducted by a
a. Terminate the proceeding; designee who has not participated in making the decision to
impose the summary suspension.
b. Dismiss the case after whatever counseling and
advice the dean or designee deems appropriate;
c. Impose appropriate disciplinary action (reprimand,
probation, suspension, expulsion), subject to
student’s right of appeal.
Disciplinary Terms Readmission After Suspension

The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout WAC or Expulsion
495C-120-180.
Any student suspended from the college for disciplinary
Disciplinary warning - oral notice of violation of college rules. reasons will normally be readmitted upon expiration of
the time period for which the suspension was issued. If the
Reprimand - formal action after censuring a student for student has been expelled or feels that circumstances warrant
violation of college rules or failure to satisfy the college’s reconsideration of a temporary suspension prior to its
expectations regarding conduct. Reprimands are made in expiration, or if the student was suspended with conditions
writing to the student by the disciplinary official. A reprimand imposed for readmission, the student may be readmitted only
indicates to the student that continuation or repetition of the upon approval of a written petition submitted to the vice
specific conduct involved or other misconduct will result in president for student services or designee. Such petition must
one or more serious disciplinary actions described below. state reasons that support a reconsideration of the matter.
Disciplinary probation - formal action placing conditions

upon the student’s continued attendance because of his or Readmission Into Instructional Program
her violation of college rules or failure to satisfy the college’s Students who have been suspended pursuant to disciplinary
expectations regarding conduct. The disciplinary official procedures set forth in WAC 495C-120-120 and
placing the student on probation will specify, in writing, the 495C-120-125 and whose suspension upon appeal is found to
period of probation and the conditions, such as limiting the have been unwarranted shall be provided the opportunity to
student’s participation in extra-curricular activities. Disciplin- re-enter their instructional program, including an opportunity
ary probation warns the student that any further misconduct to retake examinations or otherwise complete course offerings
will automatically raise the question of dismissal from the missed by reason of such action.
college. Disciplinary probation may be for a specific term or for
an indefinite period which may extend to graduation or other
termination of the student’s enrollment in the college. Hearing Procedures for
Suspension - temporary dismissal from the college and tempo-
Disciplinary Action
rary termination of student status for violation of college rules 1. A student, if he or she wishes to appeal, has a right to a fair
or for failure to meet college standards of conduct. and impartial hearing before the vice president for student
services, or designee (hereafter referred to as the hearing of-
Expulsion - dismissal from the college and termination of
ficer) on any charge of misconduct. The failure of a student
student status for violation of college rules or for failure to
to cooperate with the hearing procedures, however, shall not
meet the college standards of conduct for an indefinite period
preclude the hearing officer from making his or her findings
of time, or permanently.
of fact, reaching conclusions and imposing sanctions. Fail-
Summary suspension - temporary dismissal from the college ure of the student to cooperate may be taken into consider-
and temporary termination of a student’s status for a period ation by the hearing officer in recommending penalties.
of time not to exceed ten (10) instructional days, unless
2. If a hearing is requested, notice of the hearing shall
extended as provided in this chapter, which occurs prior to
be given to all parties at least seven (7) days before
invocation of the formal hearing procedures specified in these
the hearing. The notice will indicate the names and
rules due to a necessity to take immediate disciplinary action,
addresses of all parties, the names and addresses of their
where a student presents an imminent danger to the college
representatives, a statement of the time, place, and nature
property, or to himself or herself, or other students or persons
of the proceeding, a short and plain statement of the
in college facilities on or off campus, or to the educational
matters asserted, and the legal authority and jurisdiction
process of the college.
under which the hearing is to be held.
Refunds & Access During 3. The student and/or his or her representative shall be
entitled to hear and examine the evidence against him or
Disciplinary Action her and be informed of the identity of its sources; and
Refund of fees for the period in which disciplinary action shall be entitled to present evidence in his or her own
is taken shall be in accordance with the college’s refund behalf and question witnesses as to factual matters. The
policy in Campus Policies section of this chapter. A student student shall have all authority which is possessed by the
suspended or expelled on the basis of conduct which has college to obtain information or to request the presence of
disrupted the orderly operation of the campus or any facility witnesses or the production of other evidence relevant to
of the college, may be denied access to all or any part of the the issues at the hearing.
campus or other facilities.
4. Only those matters presented at the hearing, in the

presence of the student involved, will be considered
Appeals Process
in determining whether the student is guilty of the The outcome of any disciplinary hearing may be appealed,
misconduct charged, but the student’s past record of subject to applicable timelines as provided in this section.
conduct may be taken into account in formulating the
1. Notice of an appeal by a student shall be made in writing
hearing officer’s recommendation for disciplinary action.
and addressed to the president of the college within fifteen
5. The student may be represented by counsel and/or (15) calendar days of receiving the formal notification of
accompanied by an advisor of his/her choice (who shall the hearing outcome.
not be a college employee). Provided, if the student
2. Review of appeals.
elects, be represented by a duly licensed attorney, the
student must notify the vice president for student services a. The president must review the whole record or such
a minimum of three days prior to the hearing, excluding portions of it as may be cited by the parties.
weekends and holidays.
b. The president must afford each party the opportunity to
6. Hearings may be held in closed session at the discretion present written argument and may afford each party the
of the hearing officer, the only exception being when the opportunity to present oral argument.
student involved invites particular persons or requests an
c. The president must enter a final order disposing of
open hearing. If at any time during the conduct of the
the proceedings or remand the matter for further
hearing, invited persons are disruptive of the proceedings,
proceedings, with instructions.
the hearing officer may exclude such persons from the
hearing room. d. The final order must include a statement of findings and
conclusions, and the basis and reasons therefore, on all
7. The hearing officer shall set the time, place and available material issues of fact, law, or discretion presented on the
seating capacity for a hearing. record, including the remedy or sanction.
8. All proceedings of the hearing officer will be conducted 3. The president, after reviewing the case, shall either indicate
with reasonable dispatch and terminated as soon as his or her approval of the conclusions of the hearing officer
fairness to all parties involved permits. by sustaining the decision, shall give directions as to what
other disciplinary action shall be taken by modifying his or

9. An adequate summary of the proceedings will be kept. As
her decision, or shall nullify previous sanctions imposed by
a minimum, such summary would include a tape recording
reversing the decision, and shall then notify the official who
of testimony. Such record will be available for inspection
initiated the proceedings, the student, and the vice president
and copying in the office of student services during regular
for student services.
business hours.
4. The president will cause copies of the final order or remand
10. The student will be provided with a copy of the findings of
order to be served on each party.
fact and the conclusions of the hearing officer as well as a
statement of the available procedures and time limits for 5. The decision by the president shall constitute the final
seeking reconsideration or other administrative relief. The decision of the college.
student will be advised of his/her right to present, within
fifteen (15) calendar days, a written statement of appeal
to the president of the college before action is taken on Reporting, Recording
the decision of the hearing officer. In the case of an un- & Maintaining Records
emancipated minor, written notice of any action involving
dismissal or disciplinary probation may be sent to the Records of all disciplinary cases shall be kept by the
parents or guardian of the student. appropriate disciplinary official and in the student’s official
college file. Except in proceedings where the student is
11. The vice president for student services or designee shall exonerated, all documentary or other physical evidence
establish general rules of procedure for conducting produced or considered in disciplinary proceedings and all
hearings consistent with these guidelines, the college’s rules recorded testimony shall be preserved, insofar as possible, for
of practice and procedure set forth in chapter 495C-108 not more than five years. No other records of proceedings
WAC, and the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter wherein the student is exonerated, other than the fact of
34.05 RCW. exoneration, shall be maintained in the student’s file or other
college repository after the date of the student’s graduation, or
12. If no timely appeal is filed in writing from the findings not more than five years.
and conclusions of the hearing officer, the action taken
shall be final.
Campus Policies
3. The crimes described in RCW 28B.10.571 and 28B.10.572
shall not apply to any employee who is engaged in the
reasonable exercise of their disciplinary authority.
Campus Speakers 4. Any person or persons who violate the provisions of sub-
1. Student organizations officially recognized by the college paragraphs 1) and 2) above will be subject to disciplinary
may invite speakers to the campus to address their own action and referred to the authorities for prosecution.
membership and other interested students and staff, if suit-
able space is available and there is no interference with the
regularly scheduled program of the college. Although prop- Commercial Activities
erly allowed by the college, the appearance of such speakers 1. College facilities will not be used for commercial
on the campus implies neither approval nor disapproval of solicitation, advertising or promotional activities except
them or their viewpoints. In the case of speakers who are when such activities clearly serve educational objectives,
candidates for political office, equal opportunities shall be including but not limited to display of books of interest to
available to opposing candidates if desired by them. Speak- the staff or the display or demonstration of technical or
ers are subject to the normal considerations for law and research equipment, and when such commercial activities
order and to the specific limitations imposed by the state relate to educational objectives and are conducted under
constitution, which prohibits religious worship, exercise or the sponsorship or at the request of the college.
instruction on state property.
2. For the purpose of this regulation, the term “commercial
2. In order to ensure an atmosphere of open exchange and activities” does not include handbills, leaflets, newspapers
to ensure that the educational objectives of the college are or similarly related materials as regulated in WAC
not obscured, the president or designee, in a case attended 495C-120-100.
by strong emotional feeling, may prescribe conditions for
the conduct of the meeting, such as requiring a designated
member of the staff as moderator, or requiring permission
Crime Statistics
for comments and questions from the floor. Likewise, the
president or designee may encourage the appearance CRIMES REPORTED 2006 2007 2008
of one or more additional speakers at any meeting or at Murder 0 0 0
a subsequent meeting, so that other points of view may Rape 0 0 0
be expressed. The president or designee may designate
Robbery 0 0 0
Campus Policies
representatives to recommend conditions such as time,

manner, and place for the conduct of particular meetings. Aggravated Rape 0 0 0
Burglary/Shoplifting 2 7 6
Catalog Policy Motor Vehicle Theft 1 3 3
The college catalog provides an overview of the college’s
courses, programs, services and policies. We make every effort
to convey accurate information, however, the college’s classes,
and programs and other activities are subject to change at any
ARRESTS FOR THE
time without notice. The catalog is not intended to create a FOLLOWING CRIMES 2006 2007 2008
contractual obligation. Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0
Drug Abuse Violations 0 0 0
Civil Disturbances Weapons Possession 0 0 0
In accordance with provisions contained in RCW 28B.10.571 *Statistics provided are based on reported
and 28B.10.572: case numbers to/by the Lakewood Police
Department.
1. It shall be unlawful for any person, singly or in concert with
others, to interfere by force or violence with any employee
or student of the college who is in the peaceful discharge or Distribution of Information
conduct of his/her duties or studies. 1. Handbills, leaflets, newspapers and similar materials may be
2. It shall be unlawful for any person, singly or in concert sold or distributed free of charge by any student or students,
with others, to intimidate by threat of force or violence any or by members of recognized student organizations, or
employee or student of the college who is in the peaceful by college employees on or in college facilities at locations
discharge of his/her duties or studies. specifically designated by the president or designee;
provided such distribution or sale does not interfere with
the ingress or egress of persons or interfere with the free

flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Clover Park Technical College does not discriminate on the basis
2. Such handbills, leaflets, newspapers and related matter of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation/
must bear identification as to the publishing agency and gender identity, religion or age in its program and activities. The
distributing organization or individual. following office has been designated to handle inquiries regard-
ing the non-discrimination policies: Vice President for Human
3. All non-students shall register with the president or Resources and Employee Relations, 4500 Steilacoom Boulevard
designee; prior to the distribution of any handbill, leaflet, S.W., Lakewood, WA 98499. Telephone (253) 589-5533.
newspaper or related matter. Such distribution or sale must
not interfere with the free flow of vehicular or pedestrian
traffic. Registered Sexual Offender Policy
4. Any person or persons who violate the provisions The full policy and regulations for enrollment of registered
of subparagraphs 1) and 2) above will be subject to sexual offenders is available in the College Policy and
disciplinary action. Procedures Handbook. When the college is notified by
the law enforcement that a sexual offender is planning on
attending or attending the college, appropriate notification
Drug Free Environment of the offender’s presence will be made to faculty, staff and
Clover Park Technical College aims for a Drug-Free students depending on the offenders classification level. For
Environment. A program has been developed to prevent the details contact the Vice President of Student Services office.
illicit use of drugs and the abuse of alcohol by students and
employees on college property or as any part of the college’s Safety and Hazardous Materials
activities. Possession and/or use of illicit drugs and alcohol
is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct and subject to Safety procedures are posted next to the First Aid kits located in
disciplinary action. all offices and classrooms of the college. Accidents should be im-
mediately reported to a college staff member or Security office
at (253) 589-5557 and an Accident/Injury Report completed.
Free Movement on Campus
Some program areas utilize materials which are classified
The president or designee is authorized in the instance of any as hazardous chemicals. The Occupational Safety Health
event that he or she deems impedes the movement of persons
Campus Policies
Act (OSHA) Communication Standard 1910.120 and the
or vehicles or which he or she deems to disrupt the ingress or State of Washington Right to Know Statutes require that
egress of persons from the college facilities, to prohibit the chemicals be appropriately labeled and that the college has
entry of, or withdraw the license of, or privileges of a person on file a Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each of the
or persons or any group of persons to enter onto or remain hazardous chemical products being packaged, handled or
upon any portion of the college facilities. transferred. The MSDS provides a description of how the
identified chemical is to be handled and is readily available in
Suspended Operations case of an emergency, or upon request. Questions or concerns
regarding hazardous chemicals should be referred to the
In the event Clover Park Technical College must close or
faculty for further information.
operate on a delayed schedule due to weather or other
emergency conditions, the College will seek to provide that
information to all local radio and television stations, by 5 a.m. Smoking Policy
if reasonably possible. In addition, a recorded message will Smoking or the use of any tobacco is permitted only in
be available on the School Closure & Information Line at designated areas. Designated areas are: parking lots, open
253/589-5707. The information will also be posted on the areas, personal autos, or posted smoking shelters. Smoking will
home page of the College web site, www.cptc.edu; and at the not be permitted in any state-owned building or within 25 feet
Public Schools Emergency Communications system web site, of any building entryway.
www.schoolreport.org.
No announcement means normal operation. Student Right to Know

Announcements are for one day only.
In compliance with the federal Student Right-to-Know
(SR2K) and Campus Security Act of 1990 (Public Law
101-542), Clover Park Technical College makes available
information about program completions on the College
website, www.cptc.edu/sr2k. A printed copy of this
information may be obtained by calling (253) 589-5570.
2009-2010 Calendar
September 2009 April 2010
Introduction to Campus Life Orientation....................... Sept. 2
Program Information Session (Classrooms@3 p.m.)........ Apr. 14
Labor Day (College Closed)....................................... Sept. 7
Program Information Session (Classrooms@3 p.m.)........ Apr. 28
Faculty In-Service......................................................Sept. 25
Fall Quarter Start..................................................... Sept. 28 May 2010
Math Conference.....................................................May 11
October 2009 Program Information Session (Classrooms@3 p.m.).......May 12
Program Information Session (Classrooms@3 p.m.)........ Oct. 14
Annual Career Conference........................................May 13
Program Information Session (Classrooms@3 p.m.)........ Oct. 28
Foundation Scholarship Banquet................................May 20
Faculty In-Service........................................................Oct. 30
Program Information Session (Classrooms@3 p.m.).......May 26
November 2009 Quarterly Fees Due...................................................May 27
Veterans Day Observed (College Closed).................... Nov. 11 Faculty In-Service Day...............................................May 28
Program Information Session (Classrooms@3 p.m.)....... Nov. 25 Memorial Day (College Closed).................................May 31
Thanksgiving (College Closed)............................ Nov. 26 - 27
June 2010
December 2009 Program Information Session (Classrooms@3 p.m.).........Jun. 9
Quarterly Fees Due....................................................Dec. 3 Graduation................................................................Jun. 17
Program Information Session (Classrooms@3 p.m.)........Dec. 9 Last day of Spring Quarter..........................................Jun. 17
Graduation...............................................................Dec. 17 Quarter Break......................................................Jun. 18 - 25
Last Day of Fall Quarter.............................................Dec. 17 Introduction to Campus Life Orientation.........................Jun. 21
Winter Break................................................. Dec.18 - Jan. 1 Summer Quarter Start.................................................Jun. 28
Introduction to Campus Life Orientation........................Dec. 21
July 2010
Christmas (College Closed).........................................Dec. 25
July Fourth (College Closed)..........................................Jul. 5
January 2010 Foundation Golf Tournament.........................................Jul. 9
Academic Calendar
New Year’s Day (College Closed)............................... Jan. 1 Program Information Session (Classrooms@3 p.m.)..........Jul. 14
Winter Quarter Start.................................................. Jan. 4 Program Information Session (Classrooms@3 p.m.)..........Jul. 28
Program Information Session (Classrooms@3 p.m.)........ Jan. 13
August 2010
Martin Luther King Day (College Closed)...................... Jan. 18
Program Information Session (Classrooms@3 p.m.)....... Aug. 11
Program Information Session (Classrooms@3 p.m.)........ Jan. 27
Program Information Session (Classrooms@3 p.m.)....... Aug. 25
February 2010 Summer Quarter Ends............................................... Aug. 30
Program Information Session (Classrooms@3 p.m.)........ Feb. 10 Summer Break............................................ Aug. 31 - Sept. 24
President’s Day (College Closed)................................. Feb. 15
September 2010
Program Information Session (Classrooms@3 p.m.)........ Feb. 24
Labor Day (College Closed)....................................... Sept. 7
March 2010 Fall Quarter Start..................................................... Sept. 27
Quarterly Fees Due................................................... Mar. 4
Program Information Session (Classrooms@3 p.m.)....... Mar. 10
Creative Living Event................................................. Mar. 18
Introduction to Campus Life Orientation....................... Mar. 22
Last day of Winter Quarter........................................ Mar. 23
Program Information Session (Classrooms@3 p.m.)....... Mar. 24
Spring Break..................................................... Mar. 24 - 30
Spring Quarter Start................................................. Mar. 31
For some programs, calendar dates vary, depending on training schedules.

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Graphic Technologies Instructor Darryl Owens helps student, John Harkness, with Adobe InDesign.
The Graphic Technologies program prepares students for careers in the print industry.
For more info text TECH4U to 41513 or call 253-589-5800.
Clover Park People

Faculty & Administration
Faculty and Administration 158

Full-Time Faculty & Administration

Doug Ammons Glenda Broyles William Coyner
Faculty Librarian Computer Networking Professional Pilot*
B.A., Western Washington University; & Information Systems Security* Airline Transport Pilot Certification,
M.S., University of Washington CPTC Vocational Certification Certified Flight Instructor,
B.S. Computer Science, Certified Instrument Instructor-Flight,
Michael Anderson University of Alaska & Griffin College Federal Aviation Administration;
Plant Services and Security Director A.A.T. Computer Networking Technology, CPTC A.A.S., Ft. Steilacoom Community College;
Network Design & Administration B.S., Southern Illinois University
Trisha Autry Certificate, CPTC
Computer & Network Support Certificate, CPTC Kenneth Dam
Pharmacy Technician Instructor* Manufacutring Technology*
(Not Certification)
Licensed Pharmacy Technician Music Technology for Teachers Specialist Machinist Certificate,
Certificate, Berklee College of Music Clover Park Vocational Technical Institute
Lori Banaszak Novell Netware Certificates
Vice President for Instruction Certified in Convergent Network Technologies Gail David
B.A., M.A., University of Washington Certification (CCNT) Cosmetology*
Cisco Certifications, CCAI, CCNA Licensed WA State Cosmetology
Andrew Bird CompTIA Certifications, A+, Net+, i-Net+, Instructor/Operator
Dean of Technology, Engineering, Microsoft Certifications, MCT, MCSE,
Transportation & Trades MCDST, MCP, MCP+I Charlene Day
B.S., M.E., Western Washington University Dental Assistant*
Debra Chase-Deitrich
Early Care and Education* Certified Dental Assistant;
Scott Blatman Dental Assistant Certificate,
Media Design - Video Production* B.S., Southern Illinois University; Clover Park Technical College
Multiple Emmy Award M.A., Chapman University
Winning Photographer/Editor; David DeBruyne
Media/Video Production Certificate, Loree Chiaro Mathematics*
Clover Park Technical College; Cosmetology*
B.S., Washington State University,
Federal Communications Licensed WA State Cosmetology M.S., University of Washington;
Commission (FCC) License Instructor/Operator M.S. AF Institute of Technology
Michael Bowman Kezia Clark Dorene DeMars

Interior Design* Surgical Technology* Mechanical Engineering*
Clover Park Technical College A.A.S., Spokane Community College A.A.S. (2), Highline Community College
Vocational Certificate
Parson’s School of Design; Marshall Collins Lucy Dorum
ASID Certification; Clover Park Technical College
Accounting*
NCIDQ Certification Vocational Certificate
Avionics Diploma, B.S., Western Washington University
Wayne Bridges Clover Park Technical College, 1987
Automotive Technician* Greg Doyon
Terry Collins Aviation Maintenance Technician*
Advanced Engine Performance;
ASE Certified Automobile; Nursing* Airframe & Powerplant Certification,
ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician; Licensed Registered Nurse; Inspection Authorization-Aircraft Certification,
CPVTI Automotive Technician; A.A., B.S., Pierce College Federal Aviation Administration;
WA State Journey Level Automotive Technician ASE Master Technician Certification;
Lisa Colombini-Hyke ASE L1 Advanced Engine Diagnosis Certification;
Dave Brown Early Care and Education* Aviation Maintenance,
Automotive* Airframe Powerplant License
B.A., Gonzaga University;
Certified Automotive Technician M.E., Lesley College Mabel Edmonds
Dean of Workforce Development
Barbara Brown Gary Covington
Nursing Program* Automotive Technician* B.A., Harris Teachers College;
M.A., University of Missouri
Licensed Registered Nurse; WA State Journey Level Automotive Technician;
B.A., University of Washington-Tacoma Associate Level Certified Electronic Technician; Rebecca Edomondson
ASE Certification;
Early Care and Education*
BTI Consumer Electronics;
Automotive Technician Certificate, CDA; B.A., Pacific Lutheran University
*Clover Park Technical College Vocational Certification

Steve Ellis James Gordon William Jolly

Dean of Business, Hospitality, Design Electronic/fire Security Technician* Restaurant Operations*
and Personal Services Electronics; United States Marine Corps; Hospitality Production Certification,
B.A., Virginia State University; ADT Security Systems, Burglar Alarms 1 & 2; A.A.S., South Seattle Community College
M.B.A., University of Phoenix Journeyman Electrician, LTD Energy;
Northern Computers Card Access Authorization; Michele Jones
Jennifer Errigo ABACO Fire Codes Certification, NFPA & NEC; Medical Assistant*
Esthetics* Casi Rusco Card Access Authorization; Certified Medical Assistant;
Licensed Esthetician Seattle Medical Assistant Certificate,
Clover Park Technical College;
Linda Felch Sally Gove A.A.S., Tacoma Community College
Early Care and Education* Written Communication*
A.A., Spokane Falls Community College; B.S., University of New Hampshire; Denise Klug
B.A., University of Puget Sound M.A., Northeastern University Cosmetology*
Licensed WA State Cosmetology/Esthetics/
Joyce Fludd Kathleen Hathaway Manicurist/Barber Operator/Instructor
Health Unit Coordinator* Social Service Instructor*
Practical Nurse Diploma, Wichita Public School; A.A., Tacoma Community College; Dean Lamb
Licensed WA State Practical Nurse; M.A., Pacific Lutheran University; Architectural Engineering Design*
National Health Unit Coordinator Certification B.A., University of Puget Sound Member, CSI & ICC;
Licensed WA State Architect;
Sandy Frederick Greg Holbrook Certified ArcView (ESRI);
Cosmetology* Automotive* B.A., B.S., Washington State University
Licensed WA State Cosmetology Certified Mater Automotive Technician
Instructor/Operator Lucinda Lasater
Carol Holland-O’Hern Clover Park Technical College
Kurt Freeman Early Care and Education* Vocational Certificate
Automotive Collision Technician* BS in Nursing, Seattle Pacific U, 2008
Kelly Hollowell Licensed Registered Nurse
ASE Certification—Nonstructural Analysis
and Damage Repair, Structural Analysis Computer Networking
& Information Systems Security* Marita Lawrence
and Damage Repair; Cosmetology*
Automotive Structural Repair Certificate; Certified Microsoft Pre-installation Specialist for:
Shark Electronic Measuring System Certificate; Windows XP, 2000, 2000 Server, 9x, Licensed WA state Cosmetology
Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide Millennium (Me), and Office XP; Operator/Instructor

Certificate; Journey Level CompTIA A+, Net+, Linux+ Certificate;
Microprocessors and Controllers Certificate; Brenda Lazarus
Andrew Fritz Microsoft (70-210) Win2k Pro (MCP), Clover Park Technical College
Environmental Science and Technology* (70-215) Win2k S Vocational Certificate
BS in Nursing, PLU, 1997
Certified Naturalist, Licensed Registered Nurse
Certified Land Resources Elaine Holster
Analyst, Environmental Analyst, Faculty Librarian
Debra Lewandowski
Au Sable Institute; B.A., B.S., University of Texas; Dental Assistant*
B.S., Gordon College; M.L.I.S., University of Texas
M.S., Northeastern University Certified Dental Assistant;
Sunny Houser Dental Assistant Diploma,
Michelle Ganyon Interior Design Clover Park Vocational Institute
Cosmetology* A.A., Clover Park Technical College; Connie Lind
Licensed Cosmetology Instructor B.A., Western Washington University Cosmetology*
Jerry Glasgow Fran Hunter Licensed WA State Cosmetology/Esthetics/
Automotive Upholstery and Glass* Dental Administrative Specialist* Manicurist/Barber Operator/Instructor
Furniture Upholstering, Bates Technical College Ray Lofgren
Austin Iverson Automotive Upholstery and Glass
Amy Goings 3D Arts and Animation
Vice President for College Relations and Automotive Upholstery & Glass Technician
A.A., Clover Park Technical College Certificate, Clover Park Technical College
Resource Development
B.A., Mills College; Roberta Johnson Joyce Loveday
M.P.A., The Evergreen State College Cosmetology* Associate VP for Instruction
Licensed Cosmetologist B.A., Wheaton College;
M.B.A., Idaho State University
James Johnson
HVAC Cecelia Loveless
Mechanical Engineering Instructor; Director of Resource Development
WA Specialty Electrician License; B.S., Oregon State University
CFC Universal License, Refrigeration License;
Hazmat Teaching Certificate
*Clover Park Technical College Vocational Certification

Judith MacDougall John Moyer Anna Powell

Director of Enrollment Services Graphic Technologies* BSN Nursing*
Graphic Arts Program, Licensed Registered Nurse;
Michael Magno Washington Technical Institute A.A.S., Nursing, Tacoma Community College;
Management/Employee Development* B.S., University of Washington
Command & General Staff Officer Course, Genevieve Naranjo
Command & General Staff College; Office Technology* Jody Randall
B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Legal Secretary Procedures Certificate Computer Networking
& Information Systems Security*
Daniel Main Carolyn Nelson A.A.T, Clover Park Technical College
Welding Technology* Practical Nurse*
WABO Certified Welder; Licensed WA State Registered Nurse; James Rhonemus
A.A., South Puget Sound Community College; Diploma, Tacoma General Hospital Aviation Maintenance Technician*
B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University School of Nursing; Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic Certification,
B.A., Los Angeles Baptist College; Commercial Pilot/Helicopter Certification,
James Mancuso B.S.N., M.A., California State University Instrument, Airplane/Helicopter Certification,
Director for Northwest Career Federal Aviation Administration;
and Technical High School Roger Nix A.A.S., Ft. Steilacoom Community College
B.A., M.A., University of Puget Sound Adult Basic Education
Gregory Richards
Provisional Teaching Certificate, B.A., Automotive Collision Technician*
LaRita Mandley University of Washington
Dean of Health & Human Services ADP Shop Link Computer Estimating
Danielle Nolan Certification;
B.A., The Evergreen State College; WA State Journey Level Auto Body Technician;
M.E., City University Surgical Technology*
ASE Master Certified, Certified Collision
Certified Surgical Technologist; Estimating I-CAR CR3000,
Dean Massey State Registration, CST-R; Finish Matching, Plastics
Culinary Arts A.A.S., Tacoma Community College
Pierce County Food Service Management License; Thomas Robbins
Food Service Specialist Certification; Bob Offerdahl Computer Networking
Advanced Food Service Specialist Certification, Automotive Technician* & Information Systems Security*
Clover Park Vocational Institute ASE Certified Master Technician, Novell Network Engineering Certificate;
L1–Advanced Engine Performance; Certified Electronics Technician (CET) ISCET;
Debra McGlauthlinN Automotive Technician Program, A+ Certification, CompTIA;
Cosmetology* Clover Park Vocational Institute Data Comm Technologies (CTC) Certificate;
Licensed WA State Cosmetology /Esthetics/ Electronic Equipment Service Technician, Bates;

Manicurist/Barber/Operator; Anne O’Neil Computer Maintenance Service Technician,
Reflexology Certification, Digits International, Medical Lab Technician* Clover Park
Reflexology Institute; Medical Technologist, ASCP;
Aromatic Studies Certification, Michael Schoels Certified Clinical Laboratory Scientist, NCA; Daniel Roberts
School of Aromatic Studies B.S., Gonzaga University; Landscape Management*
M.Ed, University of Washington B.S., Washington State University
Taylor McGovern
MA, Theological Studies, Faith Seminary, 2007 Donald Pearce Tony Robinson
BA, Psychology, PLU, 2002 HVAC* Vice President for Operations & Facilities
EPA Registered Proctor;
Yvonne Meziere Refrigeration Service Engineer Ray Robinson
Massage Therapy* Society Service Technician; Computer Networking
License WA State Massage Practitioner A.A., HVAC/R Technology & Information Systems Security*
A+, NET+, Server+, Security+ Certifications;
Chandra Miller-Starks Tracy Rose Pennisi Microsoft Certified Professional & Administrator;
Counselor General Education Certified Novell Administrator 5.0;
Licensed mental Health Counselor; Licensed WA State Registered Counselor; Linux+ Certified Professional;
B.S., M.S., University of Central Arkansas B.A., Vanderbilt University; Certified Network Systems Technician;
M.S., Eastern Michigan University FEMA Certifications: IS00001,
Steve Moeckel Clover Park Technical College IS00003, IS0005.A, IS0000
Automotive Technician* Vocational Certificate
Automotive Technology Certification; Judy Rose-Bungay
ASE Certification; Michael Potter BSN Nursing*
WA State Journeyman Certification Aviation Maintenance Technician* Licensed Registered Nurse;
Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic Certification, B.S., Montana State University
Vivian Moore Designated Mechanic Examiner Certification,
Early Care and Education* Federal Aviation Administration Brint Sagle
State of WA Standard Teaching Certificate; Early Care and Education
B.A., Pacific Lutheran University National Academy of
Early Childhood Programs, Validator;
Janet Mosterdyke B.S., M.E. University of Maryland
Media Design and Production*
B.S., City University *Clover Park Technical College Vocational Certification
Loreta Sandoval Donald Souza John Walstrum

ABE Computer Networking President
B.S., Saint Louis University & Information Systems Security* A.A., Catonsville Community College;
Microsoft Certification, MCP; B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Maryland
LaVerta Schmeling CompTIA Certified A+;
Mathematics BrainBench Certifications Network Technician; Mark Webster
Professional Diploma, University of Hawaii; A.A., Community College of the Air Force Media Design & Production
B.A., Portland State University; Graphic Communications International
M.Ed., University of Washington-Tacoma June Stacey-Clemons Union, Local 767M;
Vice President for Student Services Journeyman Press Operator, Offset Reprographics,
Patricia Schommer B.A., University of Kentucky; Clover Park Vocational Institute;
Nursing Program Coordinator M.A., Western Washington University Web Design & Development Certificate,
Licensed WA State Registered Nurse; Clover Park Technical College
B.S., University of North Dakota; Kathy Starr
M.A., Webster University Parent Cooperative Preschool* Glen Weigelt
A.E.C.E., A.A.S., Pierce College; Adult Basic Education*
Linda Schoonmaker B.A., Pacific Lutheran University B.A., Eastern Washington University;
Vice President for Finance & Budget M.A., Temple University
Licensed WA State CPA; Heather Stevens
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; English as a Second Language Cathy West
M.B.A., University of Washington B.A., The Evergreen State College; Practical Nurse*
M.A., City University Diploma, St. Anthony’s School of Nursing;
Carol Schwarder Licensed WA State Registered Nurse
Legal Support Professional* Lindsey Stroup
B.S., Southern Illinois University Medical Assistant* Rosalie Westerberg
Certified Medical Assistant Office Technology Faculty
Teresa Scotland Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Master;
Health Unit Coordinator* Neil Sweerus WAOL Certified;
Mathematics* A.A.S., Community College of Aurora;
Maureen Sheilds B.A., Eastern Washington University
Esthetics B.A., M.E., Stevens Institute of Technology;
M.S., University of Massachusetts;
Licensed Esthetician M.S., Brown University; Michael Wheeler
Ph.D., Northeastern University Psychology
Melissa Siedlicki Licensed WA State Mental Health Counselor;
Esthetics

Gail Taylor B.S., Washington State University;
Licensed WA State Cosmetology/ Practical Nursing Clinical* M.S., Pacific Lutheran University
Manicurist/Esthetics/Operator;
Certified Registered Nurse;
Clinical Esthetics Certification Lloyd White
Certified Medical/Surgical Nurse
Accounting*
Maureen Simmons
Pharmacy Technician* Jim Tuttle B.A., M.B.A., University of Puget Sound
Special Assistant to the President for
WA State Certified Pharmacy Technician; Linda Wight
Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician;
Human Resources and Legal Issues
JD, Willamette University Occupational Information Specialist*
Pharmacy Technician,
Clover Park Technical College Licensed BA, University of WA A.A., Tacoma Community College;
A.A.S., Pierce College;
Michelle Simpkins Phil Venditti B.S., Southern Illinois University
Massage Therapy* Speech/Communication
Licensed WA State Massage Practitioner; B.A., University of Colorado; Mathew Williams
B.A., University of Puget Sound M.S., University of Tennessee; Retail Management*
M.A., School for International Training; B.A., University of Washington
Daniel Smith Ph.D., University of Texas
Clover Park Technical College Jackie Wilson
Vocational Certificate Phil Vick Call Center/Customer Service
Aviation* Representative*
Kathryn Smith
Environmental Science and Technology* Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic Certification,
Inspection Authorization Certification, Roberta Wirth
B.A., Washington State University Federal Aviation Administration Dental Assistant*
Annemarie Solbrack Certified Dental Assistant;
MAEd. Mental Health Counseling, Jane Wagers Dental Assistant Diploma,
Seattle U, 2003 Materiels Management* Clover Park Vocational Institute
BA, English & Psychology, Seattle Pacific U, 1995 Licensed Practical Nurse;
Licensed Surgical Technologist;
Marcia Somer A.A., Big Bend Community College
Dean of General Education, Early Learning
and Resource Center
B.S., University of Hawaii at Manoa;
M.A., Washington State University;
Ph.D., Oregon State University *Clover Park Technical College Vocational Certification
Index
A C
Academic Calendar.......................................156 Automotive Restoration & Campus Policies.............................................154
Customization - Finishing Courses..................83
Academic Forgiveness (Fresh Start)..................148 Certification Test Center....................................22
Automotive Technician Automotive
Academic Honors..........................................145 Chemistry Courses...........................................91
Drive Train Technician Certificate...................30
Academic Progress.........................................146 Child Care......................................................24
Academic Rights & Responsibilities...................140 Electrical, Electronics, & Air Clubs & Organizations.....................................22
Conditioning/Heating Technician Certificate...30
Academic Standards......................................140 Commencement.............................................148
Accounting Certificate......................................27 Engine Repair & Engine Commercial Activities.....................................154
Performance Technician Certificate.................31
Accounting Courses..........................................79 Computer Applications Courses.........................91
Accounting Degree..........................................26 Computer Information Technology
Front End & Brakes Technician Certificate........31
Computer Programmer Certificate..................37
Administrative Withdrawal..............................141 Automotive Technician Courses..........................84
Computer Information Technology Courses..........91
Adult Basic Education Courses...........................80 Automotive Technician Degree...........................30
Adult Basic Skills..............................................13 Automotive Technician Ford Motor Database Developer Certificate.....................38
Adult High School Completion...........................12 Company Maintenance & Light
Computer Information Technology Degrees..........36
Repair Technician Certificate.........................31
Advising/Counseling Center.............................13 Computer Information Technology
Automotive Upholstery & Glass
.Net Developer Certificate.............................38
Aerospace Composite Technician Certificate.......34 Technician Certificate...................................32
Agency Funded Students...................................11 Automotive Upholstery & Glass
Web Developer Certificate............................38
Technician Courses.......................................86
Allied Health Aide Courses...............................81
American Sign Language Courses......................83 Systems Security Cisco Network
Airframe Maintenance Technician Certificate...33
Design & Security Certificate.........................40
Architectural Engineering Design Certificates.......28
Aviation Maintenance Technician Courses...........86
Architectural Engineering Design Courses...........81 Systems Security (CNISS) Courses..................94
Aviation Maintenance Technician Degree............32
INDEX
Architectural Engineering Design Degree............27 Computer Networking & Information

Powerplant Maintenance Systems Security Computer &
Art Courses.....................................................83
Technician Certificate...................................33 Communications Security Certificate...............41
Assessment........................................................9
Associated Student Government.........................22 B Systems Security Computer
Networking Information System
Attendance Policy..........................................140 Barber Courses................................................89 Security Professional Certificate.....................40
Auditing a Course..........................................141 Biology Courses...............................................89 Computer Networking & Information
Automotive Collision Refinishing Systems Security Degree...............................39
Board of Trustees...............................................6
Technician Certificate...................................29 Computer Networking & Information
Business Courses..............................................89
Automotive Collision Structure Repair Systems Security Microsoft
Technician Certificate...................................29 Business Support Services Network Administration
Administrative Secretary Certificate................35 & Security Certificate....................................41
Automotive Collision Technician Certificate..........28
Business Support Services Construction - Residential - Certificate.................42
Automotive Collision Technician Courses.............83 Administrative Support Clerk Certificate..........35
Construction - Residential Courses......................96
Automotive Restoration & Business Support Services Computer
Customization – Finishing Continuing Education.......................................11
Applications Specialist Certificate..................34
Assessment & Research Certificate.................30 Core Allied Health Courses...............................96
Business Support Services Courses.....................89
Automotive Restoration & Cosmetology Barber Certificate.........................42
Customization - Finishing Certificate...............29 Business Support Services Degree......................34
Cosmetology Certificate....................................42
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Cosmetology Courses.......................................96 English As A Second Language Courses...........106 Health Services................................................22
Course Descriptions..........................................79 English Courses.............................................105 Health Unit Coordinator Certificate....................53
Crisis Counseling.............................................13 Environmental Sciences Health Unit Coordinator Courses......................110

& Technology Courses................................107
Culinary Arts Basic Cooking Skills Certificate......44 Heating & Air Conditioning
Environmental Sciences & Technology Degree.....49 Refrigeration/Service Technician
Culinary Arts Courses.......................................98 Basic HVAC/Refrigeration Service
Esthetic Sciences Courses................................108 Technician Certificate...................................54
Culinary Arts Degree........................................43
Esthetic Sciences Esthetics Certificate..................50 Heating & Air Conditioning
Culinary Arts Restaurant
Management Certificate...............................44 Esthetic Sciences Medical Esthetics Certificate.....50 Refrigeration/Service Technician Degree........53
Customer Service/Call Center Esthetics Sciences Degree.................................50 Heating & Air Conditioning Service
Specialist Certificate.....................................44 Technician Courses.....................................111
Customer Service/Call Center F Hemodialysis Courses.....................................112

Specialist Courses........................................99 Hemodialysis Technician Certificate....................54
Faculty & Administration.................................158
How To Register...............................................10
D Financial Aid...................................................16
Food Services..................................................22 Human Services Chemical

Dental Administrative Specialist Certificate..........46 Dependency Degree.....................................56
Dental Administrative Specialist Courses...........101 Foundation Board of Directors.............................6
Human Services Chemical
Dental Assistant Certificate................................45 Free Movement on Campus.............................155 Dependency Specialist Certificate..................56
Dental Assistant Courses.................................100 Human Services Degree....................................55

G Human Services Gang Intervention
Dental Assistant Degree....................................44
GED Examination.............................................14 Specialist Certificate.....................................57
Disabilities Accommodations.............................13
Geography Courses.......................................109 Human Services/Human Services
Dress Standards.............................................150 Chemical Dependency Courses...................113
Geology Courses...........................................109
Drug Free Environment....................................155
Dual Credit for High School Students..................11

Grades.........................................................140
I
Graduation...................................................148 Identification....................................................23
INDEX
E Graphic Technologies Courses.........................109 Information Sessions...........................................8
Early Care & Education Courses......................101 Graphic Technologies Degree............................51 Insurance........................................................23
Early Care & Education Degree.........................46 Graphic Technologies Graphic Interior Design Courses...................................115
Design Certificate........................................52
Early Care & Education Early Interior Design Degree......................................57
Childhood Foundation Certificate...................47 Graphic Technologies Prepress
Operations Certificate..................................52 Interior Design - Green Design Certificate............58
Early Care & Education Early
Childhood Leadership Certificate...................47 Interior Design - Kitchen and Bath Certificate.......58
Early Care & Education Early International Students.......................................20

Childhood Specialist Certificate.....................48
Early Care & Education School-Age L

Out of School Program Certificate..................48 Landscape Management Courses.....................117
Economics Courses........................................104 Landscape Management Degree........................58
Electrician Low Voltage Fire/Security Courses....104 Library & Computer Labs...................................23
Electrician Low Voltage Fire/Security Degree.......48
Electrician Low Voltage Fire Security

Electrician Low Voltage Fire/
Security Certificate.......................................49
M N S
Manufacturing Technologies Courses................118 Non-Discrimination Policy...............................155 Security..........................................................23
Manufacturing Technologies Degree...................58 Northwest Career & Technical High School.........11 Short-Term Training Programs............................77
Manufacturing Technologies Nursing Courses............................................128 Smoking Policy..............................................155

Machinist Apprentice Certificate....................59
Nursing Nursing Assistant Certificate..................66 Sociology Courses.........................................136
Manufacturing Technologies
Machinist Helper Certificate..........................59 Nursing Nursing Assistant for I-BEST Certificate...66 Student Code of Conduct................................150
Massage Studies Clinical Massage Nursing Practical Nursing Certificate..................67 Student Records.............................................149
Practitioner Certificate..................................61 Nursing RN Option Degree...............................68 Surgical Technology Allied Health
Massage Studies Courses................................119 Aide IBEST Certificate...................................76
Massage Studies Degree..................................60 P Surgical Technology Courses...........................137

Paraeducator Certificate...................................69 Surgical Technology Degree..............................75
Massage Studies
Swedish Practitioner Certificate......................60 Paraeducator Courses.....................................132
Mathematics Courses......................................121 Paraeducator Degree.......................................68
T
Temporary Assistance to
Mechanical Engineering Design Courses..........122 Parking & Transportation...................................23 Needy Families (TANF).................................12
Mechanical Engineering Design Degree.............61 Pharmacy Technician Certificate.........................70 Transcripts.....................................................149
Media Design & Production Courses................123 Pharmacy Technician Courses..........................132 Transfer Agreements.......................................144
Media Design & Production Pharmacy Technician Degree.............................70 Transfer of Credit...........................................142
Multimedia, 2D/3D Motion
Graphics, Video Design, Video Degree..........62 Physics Courses.............................................133 Tuition and Fees...............................................14
Media Design & Production Program Professional Pilot Commercial Pilot Certificate......72 Tutoring Center................................................14
Web Design & Open Source Web
Professional Pilot Courses................................133
Development Certificate................................62
Medical Assistant Certificate..............................63

Professional Pilot Degree...................................71 V
Professional Pilot Flight Instructor Certificate.........73 Veterans..........................................................12
Medical Assistant Courses...............................125
Professional Pilot Instrument Pilot Certificate.........73
Medical Histology Technician Courses..............126 W
Professional Pilot Private Pilot Certificate.............73
Medical Histology Technician Degree.................64 Welding Technology Certificate.........................76
INDEX
Psychology Courses........................................134
Medical Laboratory Technician Courses............127 Welding Technology Courses...........................137
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Medical Laboratory Technician Degree...............64 Worker Retraining............................................12
Medical Materiel Management/ Workfirst.........................................................12
Refund Policy...................................................15
Central Service Certificate.............................65
Repeating a Course........................................142 Worksource.....................................................12
Medical Materiel Management/
Central Service Courses..............................121 Retail Business Marketing/
Management Courses.................................135
Multicultural Student Services.............................13
Retail Business Marketing/
Music Courses...............................................128
Management Degree....................................74

Management Retail Management Certificate...75

Management Retail Sales
Associate Certificate.....................................74
Running Start...................................................12
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Bldg. Bldg.
Accounting.................................................10 Electrician Low Voltage Fire/ Security...........16
Accounting Tax Office.................................10 Environmental Sciences & Technology..........16
Bldg.
Administration Offices.................................17 ESL Classroom.......................................... 30P
Paraeducator............................................ 33P
Adult Basic Education..................26P, 27P, 30P Esthetic Sciences...........................................8
Pharmacy Technician...................................14
Architectural Engineering Design..................19 Expressions Apparel....................................23
President’s Office.........................................17
Assessment Center.......................................17 Family Literacy.......................................... 30P
Rainier Communications Commission............12
Associated Student Government...................23 Financial Aid..............................................17
Rainier Room..............................................31
Auto Restoration & Customization..................3 Foundation.................................................19
Resource Center (Library).............................15
Auto Upholstery & Glass................................3 GED Testing.............................................. 30P
Restaurant Operations.................................31
Automotive Collision Technician......................3 Graphic Technologies..................................11
campus MAP
Retail Business Marketing/Management........23
Automotive Technician...................................3 Guest & Leisure Services..............................10
Security Office............................................22
Barbering.....................................................8 Head Start..................................................20
Shipping and Receiving...............................22
Board Room...............................................15 Health Unit Coordinator...............................14
Student Records..........................................17
Bookstore...................................................23 Heating/Air-Conditioning
Service Technician..................................25 Student Services..........................................17
Business Office............................................17
Hemodialysis Technician..............................16 Surgical Technology....................................14
Business Support Services............................19
Human Resources........................................17 Video Teleconference Center........................11
CAD Laboratory..........................................19
Human Services..........................................16 Welding Technologies..................................25
Cafeteria....................................................23
IBEST........................................................ 27P Worker Retraining.......................................17
Child Development Center............................20
Instruction...................................................17 WorkFirst, Work Source...............................19
Clover Park Cafeteria..................................23
College Relations.........................................19 Interior Design............................................19
Computer Applications ...............................19 International Programs................................22
Computer Information Technology................10 Maintenance Office.....................................22
Maintenance Shop......................................22 OFF CAMPUS SITE
Systems Security.....................................16 Manufacturing Technologies.........................25 South Hill Campus & Aviation Center
17214 - 110th Ave E, Puyallup WA 98474
Construction - Residential...............................5 Massage Studies...........................................8 Aviation Maintenance Technician
Continuing Education..................................19 Mechanical Engineering Design...................19 Health Unit Coordinator
Cosmetology.................................................8 Media Design & Production.........................11 Professional Pilot
Counseling/Advising...................................17 Medical Assistant........................................14 Fort Lewis Campus

Culinary Arts..............................................31 Medical Histology Technician.......................16 14800 Murray Road SW, Lakewood, WA 98439
Pierce County Roofers Apprenticeship
Custodial Services.......................................22 Medical Laboratory Technician.....................14 Continuing Education Classes
Customer Service/Call Center Specialist........10 Medical Materiel Management/
Dental Assistant..........................................14 Central Service Technician......................14
Dental Administrative Specialist....................10 Nursing Programs.......................................14
Dental Business Office Assistant....................10 NW Career and Technical High School.........16
Early Care & Education............................. 39P Operations & Facilities...............................17
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2009-2010 CATALOG
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South Hill Campus Puyallup, WA

Redefine Education Redefine Education

Redefine Education at Clover Park

INSIDE THIS CATALOG

Creating nationally recognized programs, building strong partnerships with local

President John Walstrum

The college’s unique “learn by doing” educational philosophy provides exceptional

John W. Walstrum, Ph.D.

Who, Where and What We Are

Accreditation Advisory Committees

Clover Park Technical College Foundation

Officers Emeriti Directors

Karl Anderson Denise Klug, faculty representative

College Advisory Council

Getting Started 8 Paying for College 14 Campus Life and Services 22

Explore Your Future at the Career Center Plan Your Time

To Take Courses Not Leading

Assessment All members of the community are eligible for program

Some programs have additional entrance requirements

REGISTRATION & FEE PAYMENT CALENDAR FOR 2009-2010

Aug 5 – Aug 7....................... Running Start, Elective High School

Getting Support Disabilities Accommodations

ABE/ESL students must take the CASAS Test and are

International Education Tuition

26 credits and up $156.64 per credit

Paying for College

8. Students who do not attend the first two class

80% First through fifth day of instruction. Refund Exception

Financial Aid How to Apply

Types of Financial Aid

Determining Need Timelines

Deadlines FEDERAL STAFFORD LOANS

A federal grant for undergraduate students. Only students

Selection Process 3. To understand the loan obligation. With a loan

International Students Transfer of Clover Park

b. Request an application by mail at: Cost of Tuition & Fees

c. Email us at International@cptc.edu and we will

Intensive English Programs for Independent Living in Apartments

American Host Family

There is a $250.00 placement fee (payable to ABODE), and

Costs, as determined by Abode Homestay at the time

Option A: Traditional Homestay - $550.00 a month

Option B: Bed & Breakfast Homestay - $425.00 a month

Verify expenses with Abode Homestay when

Housing placements are managed through Abode Homestay.

Campus Life & Services Student Center

Arts students offer lunch in the Rainier room in Building 31,

Identification Library & Computer Labs

Campus Life & Services

The white striped areas are designated for student parking.

Students who violate driving or parking rules may be required

Early Care & Education Project Head Start

On-Campus Child Care

age children. Priority is given to parents needing five hours or

Degree and Certificate Programs 26

AAT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits

ACTG 262 Business Office II.............................................................................. 5

AAT Degree General Education Requirements (15 credits): Option 1

In addition to the program course requirements, students must also

*Articulated courses with High Schools for Dual Enrollment

the industry. In addition to the technical courses listed below, this