2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

ECON V95 - ECONOMICS INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This course offers students who are volunteers (unpaid) an
opportunity to obtain work experience related to their field of study.
Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated
faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an approved
work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Formerly Econ 95. Transfer credit:
for CSU, credit limitations - see counselor; for UC, determined after
admission.
ECON V96 - ECONOMICS INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This course offers students who are employed in the field an
opportunity to expand their work experience related to their field
of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a
designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an
approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit
limitations - see counselor; for UC, determined after admission.
EDUCATION
EDU V01 - INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A or placement as measured
by the college assessment process
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This introductory foundation course is designed to provide
students with the fundamental knowledge of the American
educational enterprise, especially problems in urban multicultural
schools. Standards for the teaching profession, conditions for
effective learning, and models of school reform are addressed.
A minimum of 20 hours of observation and participation in a
multicultural school setting is required.
Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
EDU V02 - URBAN EDUCATION IN AMERICAN
SOCIETY - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A or placement as measured
by the college assessment process
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This foundation course is designed to provide students with
the fundamental knowledge of the understanding of the American
educational system, especially problems in urban multicultural
schools. Concepts and methods from the fields of sociology,
philosophy, and the politics of education are used to gain knowledge
of, understand and analyze the current conditions of American
schools and to evaluate selected proposals/models of reform.
A minimum of 20 hours of observation and participation in a
multicultural school and community setting is required.
Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
EDU V89 - WORKSHOPS IN EDUCATION - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Transfer credit: CSU.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE CENTER
Educational Assistance Center (EAC) courses
are designed for students with disabilities.
EAC V01 - STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS IN
COLLEGE AND LIFE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed for students with disabilities to increase
success in education, career and life goals. Students will develop
their own success plans through self-evaluation and by learning
and applying specific techniques and resources. Topics covered are
disability awareness and self-advocacy, learning profiles, study/life
skills, relationships, multiculturalism, and college and career options.
Emphasis will be placed on developing independent critical thinking
skills while providing opportunity for construction and implementation
of plans for success.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
EAC V11 - S.A.V.E.S.: SPECIALIZED ACADEMIC, VOCATIONAL,
EMOTIONAL/SOCIAL ASSESSMENT - .5 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to support the academic success of
students by creating a learning profile of relative strengths and
weaknesses. Initial assessment of students will include screening in
the following areas: cognitive performance, academic achievement,
attentional capacity, cognitive/academic language proficiency,
vocational readiness, and technological sophistication. Based on
these findings, students will be directed to more in-depth assessment
in indicated areas of difficulty. After evaluating test results, through
a combination of the interactive classroom environment and
individual meetings with their instructor, students will be introduced
to appropriate teaching, courses and tutoring techniques, materials,
texts, and assistive technology to support their academic, vocational
and social-emotional needs. Each student will leave the course
with a portfolio of relevant assessments and resources. Students
with suspected learning disabilities will be referred to learning skills
assessment and courses.
May be taken for a maximum of 2 times. Offered on a pass/no
pass basis only.
EAC V13 - HOLISTIC HEALTH AND DISABILITIES - 1.5 Units
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This course introduces students to the benefits of rehabilitation
of the whole person and its relevance to the current holistic health
movement. Students will review key elements of holistic health
practices related to enhanced quality of life experiences for persons
coping with disease and disabilities. Students will evaluate the
impact of the rehabilitation of the whole person on the recovery
process as it relates to issues of self-esteem, stress management,
addiction, and depression. Relevant campus, community, and Web
resources will also be explored.
Formerly EAC V60H. Offered on a pass/no pass basis only.
130 Credit Courses, Degrees, Certificates, and Awards Ventura College Catalog 2010 - 2011