Course Descriptions - Kankakee Community College

for the National Board for Respiratory Care credentialing exams.
Some of the material will be new. The clinical simulation
exams will be stressed as well as test-taking skills. The NBRC
Entry-Level and Advanced-Level Self Assessment Exams will be
administered. Computer-based “mock” board exams must be
passed before the student is eligible to complete the course.
Social Science
SOSC 1533 - International Studies in the Social Sciences
(Based on demand) 1/6 (3)
Students will travel to international/regional locations that may
vary from year to year to study selected topics or current issues
in the social or behavioral sciences (anthropology, economics,
geography, history, political science, psychology). The instructor
will assist students in developing required activities or projects
undertaken during the travel experience and may accompany
them. Appropriate activities will include, but are not limited
to, field excursions, lectures, and discussions. Note: Students
are responsible for all associated travel expenses in addition to
tuition and fees. This course may be repeated twice for credit.
A maximum of three credit hours can be used toward a degree
or certificate.
SOSC 1543 - The Ascent of Man
(Based on demand) 3/0 (3)
This interdisciplinary course examines some major events in
human cultural evolution. The course traces the development of
human creativity, particularly as it has been expressed through
scientific discoveries. The processes of thought and imagination
which are involved in various attempts made by man to analyze
and understand the nature of the universe and of himself are
emphasized.
Social Work
SOCW 2523 - Introduction to Social Work 3/0 (3)
Prerequisite: PSYC 1813 or SOCY 2513 or ANTH 1713 or experience
in the field. The student will explore the principles, techniques,
and educational requirements for professional practice.
The philosophy and values of the profession will be emphasized.
The fields of social work practice and their relationship to the
other helping professions will be studied.
Sociology
SOCY 1611 - Introduction to Volunteerism 1/0 (1)
This course is intended to give students a theoretical background
in volunteerism and service learning. Materials will cover the
history of volunteerism and voluntary organizations, along with
the role of volunteerism in democracy. The course will place the
students’ respective service projects in a social context and facilitate
learning about issues relevant to their service area. A requirement
of the course is involvement in a service learning project
and membership in KCC’s Rotaract Service Club, an affiliate of
Rotary International.
SOCY 1621 - Internship in the Social Sciences 0/5 (1)
Prerequisite: SOCY 1611 or concurrent enrollment or consent
of instructor. This course will provide participation in a work
experience in an area of the social and behavioral sciences under
supervision of both the college and the volunteer site supervisor.
Internship objectives will be identified for each student. Each
student will be a member of the KCC Rotaract Service Club, an
affiliate of Rotary International.
SOCY 2513 - Sociology 3/0 (3)
Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score or completion of
ENGL 1413 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.
This course will acquaint the student with basic concepts and
methods used in the study of sociology. Materials will cover major
social differences, such as class, race, sex, age, and deviant behavior.
Institutions of social life, such as family, education, religion,
power, and work will be examined. AAS: Social and behavioral
science elective. IAI: S7 900 Social and behavioral science.
SOCY 2523 - Contemporary Social Problems 3/0 (3)
Prerequisite: SOCY 2513 or PSYC 1813 or ANTH 1713. The
course will present concepts and methods of sociology and will
require an analysis of current issues. The student will learn to
select appropriate data from personal experience, journalistic
sources, and sociological materials in order to critique and analyze
issues. AAS: Social and behavioral science elective. IAI: S7 901
Social and behavioral science.
SOCY 2543 - Race & Ethnic Relations 3/0 (3)
Prerequisite: SOCY 2513 or PSYC 1813 or ANTH 1713. This
course is an analysis of racial, ethnic and religious groups using
the sociological perspective. Students will become familiar with
and analyze current issues and social problems related to race
and ethnicity. AAS: Social and behavioral science elective. IAI: S7
903D Social and behavioral science.
SOCY 2553 - Marriage & The Family 3/0 (3)
Prerequisite: SOCY 2513 or PSYC 1813 or ANTH 1713. This
course examines the changing nature of the family in America.
It considers how mates are selected, the nature of relationships
within marriage, and the process and effects of ending or altering
the marital situation. AAS: Social and behavioral science elective.
IAI: S7 902 Social and behavioral science.
Spanish
Native speakers of Spanish should consult the department
for further information.
SPAN 1503 - Conversational Spanish 3/0 (3)
The student will be introduced to the basics of the Spanish language
with emphasis on essential speaking and listening skills.
The student will learn the fundamentals of idiomatic vocabulary,
basic grammar and syntax, and introductory cultural traditions.
This course is not intended to be part of the Spanish language
sequence. It is a stand-alone course. It is an excellent supplement
to the regular Spanish sequence of SPAN 1514 and SPAN 1524
since it gives additional practice in basic conversational patterns.
Students who choose to take the regular sequence can take this
course prior to, concurrently with, or following SPAN 1514 and/
or SPAN 1524. AAS: Humanities elective.
SPAN 1514 - Elementary Spanish I 4/0 (4)
Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score or consent of instructor.
This is a comprehensive elementary course including: grammar,
oral and written composition, oral practice, and cultural
studies. One research project and one oral presentation will be
required. AAS: Humanities elective.
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