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AJS100: Police Academy Preparation – 2 credits

Preparation for individuals entering a police academy as well for those who are in the beginning stages of preparing for a career in law enforcement. Includes principles of policing and job responsibilities. Covers expectations of recruits in the areas of academics, physical fitness, mental and emotional preparation. Emphasis on professional and ethical behavior. Prerequisites: None.

AJS109: Substantive Criminal Law – 3 credits

Covers philosophy of legal sanctions and historical development from the common law to modern American criminal law, classifications of crimes, elements of and parties to crimes, general definition of crimes, common defenses utilized. Includes specific offenses and the essential elements of each offense.
Prerequisites: None.

AJS255: Mental Health Conditions and the Criminal Justice System – 3 credits

An introduction to methods police, court, and correctional personnel employ specific to those with mental health conditions. Covers various types of mental health conditions and police emergency responses to persons in crisis. Examines how criminal and civil courts intersect with persons diagnosed with mental disorders; includes diversion programs and the correctional response both within the community and under confinement. Prerequisites: None.

ASB100: Introduction to Global Health – 3 credits

The study of human health patterns at an international and local scale. Focus on pressing global health challenges that the world faces today are examined from a broad social, ecological, and cultural context. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, SB

ASD120: Professional Ethics in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders – 1 credit

Exploration of topics relative to the professional and ethical development of the addictions and substance use disorders counselor, including codes of ethics, confidentiality laws, professionalism and boundary issues, and the meeting of individual counselor needs within the field. Prerequisites: None.

ASD146: Peer Support Specialist – 4 credits

Introduction to the role and foundational responsibilities of a peer support specialist in the field of addictions and substance use. Explores basic pharmacology, ethics, case management, and crisis management. Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) is emphasized. Note: ASD146 has not been approved by any state's Department of Health Services/Department of Behavioral Services (DHS) and may not lead to certification as a Peer Support Specialist/Recovery Support Specialist by DHS. Completion of ASD146 and ASD147 may lead to certification as a National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist by the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP) or in Peer Recovery by the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC). Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: ASD147.

ASD147: Peer Support Specialist Practicum – 3 credits

Peer support specialist preparation related to addictions and substance use disorders. Opportunity for students to use their developed knowledge and skills in an applied setting with supervision. Note: ASD147 requires completion of 200 hours of practice experience. Course has not been approved by any state's Department of Health Services/Department of Behavioral Services (DHS) and may not lead to certification as a Peer Support Specialist/Recovery Support Specialist by DHS. Completion of ASD146 and ASD147 may lead to certification as a National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist by the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP) or in Peer Recovery by the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC). Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: ASD146.

ASD161: Beginning Clinical Documentation Skills – 3 credits

Overview of addictions and substance use disorders counseling, interviewing, and documentation. Includes record keeping and documentation skills. Alcohol and drug abuse counselor core functions emphasized. Prerequisites: None.

BHS150: Introduction to Behavioral Health and Social Services – 3 credits

Survey of the behavioral health and social services professions, including scope of practice and training requirements. Exploration of employment opportunities in the field and self-assessment/academic planning for a career in mental health. Overview of mental health disorders and first responder skills in a mental health crisis situation. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, SB

BHS155: Professional Resiliency and Well-Being – 3 credits

Exploration of building human resilience and well-being to prevent burnout, traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue for social services and mental health professionals, healthcare providers, emergency first responders, and other relationship-intense occupations. Causes, symptoms, and effects of traumatic stress, burnout compassion fatigue and other work-related stress. Focus on enhancing quality of life and improving a healthy lifestyle by incorporating evidenced-based practices in psychological and emotional resilience training, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, positive psychology, prevention, peer support, and self-care, including nutrition, exercise, and sleep.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

BHS160: Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling Services – 3 credits

Explores relevant ethical, legal, and professional issues inherent in the behavioral health and social services field, including expectations of and limitations on providers. Key areas of inquiry include boundaries and dual relationships, mandated reporting, confidentiality, scope of practice, beneficence and non-maleficence, rights and responsibilities, professional relationships, and credentialing/regulating agencies.
Prerequisites: None.

BHS165: Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills – 3 credits

Theory and practice of communication skills to establish and maintain effective helping relationships and enhance the therapeutic alliance. Emphasis on verbal communication, nonverbal communication, paraverbal communication, rapport building, empathetic and active listening skills, resolving interpersonal conflicts, appropriate feedback, and developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships.
Prerequisites: None.

BHS170: Case Management and Clinical Documentation – 3 credits

Overview and application of the principles, practices, and function of case management in human services. Case management service delivery and coordination for clients with psychological, developmental, and psychiatric and comorbid medical conditions. Documentation techniques necessary to maintain clinical records in a variety of behavioral healthcare settings. Prerequisites: None.

BHS175: Trauma-Informed Care and Recovery Treatment – 3 credits

Comprehensive overview of various types of trauma, neurobiological effects of traumatic stress, and ethics associated in working with a trauma survivor. Concepts and skills needed to become a fully functioning trauma-informed caregiver professional in the mental health and primary care setting.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

BHS180: Child, Family, and Adult Advocacy – 3 credits

The role of advocacy in relation to multiple systems affecting children, families, and adults. Emphasis on identifying appropriate supports, community resources, and "wrap-around" services to help foster healthy family and child development, adult recovery, and social welfare.
Prerequisites: None.

BHS185: Cultural Competence in Behavioral Health – 3 credits

Exploration of cultural diversity and its potential impact on behaviors, emotions, cognitions and perceptions, relationships, and values. Intercultural communication skills through the examination of cultural and racial diversity, sexual and gender identity, social justice, and religious and spiritual diversity. Consideration of its implications for the therapeutic process and the importance of self-awareness and effective communication skills for professionals in the behavioral health and social sciences.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C

BHS190: Supervised Practice in Behavioral Health and Human Services – 1 credit

Supervised, entry-level work-based experience in mental health, social service, or a related behavioral health care provider setting. 80 hours of designated volunteer or paid work-based learning. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BHS150, or BHS155, or BHS160, or permission of Department or Division.

BHS205: Introduction to Individual Counseling Theories – 3 credits

Introduction to the major evidence-based therapeutic models and interventions in social and behavioral sciences. Defines the key concepts, techniques and procedures of each theoretical model.
Prerequisites: None.

BHS210: Addictions, Substance Use Disorders, and Recovery – 3 credits

Introduction to the historical and current developments in the field of addiction, as well as sociological, psychological, and physiological aspects of addictive behaviors and substance use. Introduces contemporary treatment methods within addiction practice, including self-help groups, levels of care, symptom identification, and models of prevention, and intervention. Examines factors that predict relapse and support recovery.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

BHS230: Crisis and Trauma Stabilization – 3 credits

Theoretical and applied foundation designed for behavioral health service providers working with people in crisis. Examines the phenomena and dynamics of crises and emergencies, as well as the related strategies/modalities. Prerequisites: None.

BHS262: Behavioral Health Service Techniques for the Elderly – 3 credits

Specific counseling skills and appropriate intervention strategies for working with the elderly. Focus on the particular psychological, sociological and physical problems of this age group. Prerequisites: None.

BHS271: Developmental Disabilities Assistance Training – 3 credits

Introduction to the field of developmental disability assistance. Also includes common causes of developmental disabilities, treatments and other behavioral conditions that may affect such individuals.
Prerequisites: None.

BHS385: Multicultural Approaches to Behavioral Health Care – 3 credits

Advanced application of multicultural competencies, focusing on necessary awareness, knowledge, and skills needed in behavioral health settings. Examination of the dimensions of personal identities and intersectionality in the conceptualization, planning, and implementation of interventions in human services fields. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BHS185, or permission of Instructor.

BHS430: Concepts and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis – 3 credits

An in-depth consideration of the scientific theories, concepts, and principles of understanding and modifying behavior. Focus on applying behavior analysis for data-based decisions to resolve challenging behaviors and foster prosocial behaviors. Students will learn basic principles and procedures, such as functional behavior assessment, assessment of reinforcers, and implementation of a behavior intervention plan to reach socially meaningful outcomes. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BHS205 and BHS320), or permission of Instructor or Department.

BIO156: Introductory Biology for Allied Health – 4 credits

An introductory biology course for allied health majors with an emphasis on humans. Topics include fundamental concepts of cell biology, histology, microbiology, and genetics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one-semester of college level chemistry is strongly recommended.

General Education Designations: SQ

BIO205: Microbiology – 4 credits

Study of microorganisms and their relationship to health, ecology, and related fields. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or one year of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required.

General Education Designations: SG

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CAP120: Introduction to Counseling – 3 credits

Introduction to the field of counseling with a focus on skills and competencies needed as a mental health practitioner. Foundations of counseling including counseling theories, ethical considerations, prevention and intervention topics, and multicultural counseling practices.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

CEU100-93001: Early Childhood Oral Health Promotion – 4 credits

This course will provide dental and dental hygiene professionals, as well as other healthcare professionals, with information to enable them to provide practical and effective advice to parents and other healthcare providers about preventing oral diseases in infants and young children

CEU100-93089: DNT: Chemical Dependency - Tobacco Cessation – 4 credits

Designed to create awareness in how to assess patients for tobacco use, describe the components of tobacco dependency, prevention strategies and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). Intended for health care professionals. Prerequisites: None. Completion earns four (4)) CEUs.

CEU100-93094: DNT: Oral Health Medical Emergencies – 4 credits

Designed to provide knowledge in the development of dental office protocol for the identification and management of medical emergencies. Including but not limited to procedures, equipment, and drugs usage. Intended for dental providers. Prerequisites: None. Completion earns four (4) CEUs.

CEU100-93115: DNT: Infection Control Review for Dental Expanded Functions – 4 credits

Designed to provide knowledge and skills on Standard Precautions in patient care, prevention of disease transmission and cross contamination and OSHA standards in the dental health-care setting. Prerequisites: Practicing dental auxiliaries. Completion earns four (4) CEUs.

CEU100-93122: DNT: Oral Public Health – 4 credits

Designed to define oral public health and discuss public health program development, evaluation and funding. The course will provide basic knowledge in barriers and disparities to oral care, alternative workforce providers, and teledentistry. Intended for all members of the dental team. Prerequisites: None. Completion earns four (4) CEUs.

CFS123: Health and Nutrition in Early Childhood Settings – 1 credit

Creating and maintaining healthy environments and practices in programs serving young children. Emphasis on assessing the child's health status, nutrition and food service, communicable disease recognition, transmission, and prevention, infection control, regulations and regulatory agencies, current topics, resources, and innovative practices. Prerequisites: None.

CFS125: Safety In Early Childhood Settings – 1 credit

Fundamental concepts of promoting a safe, but challenging learning environments. Establishing and maintaining safety procedures in the early childhood setting. Emphasis on indoor and outdoor equipment and activities, risk analysis, accident, evacuation, and emergency plans, regulations, regulatory agencies and resources, current topics, and innovative practices. Prerequisites: None.

CFS176: Child Development – 3 credits

Study of the science of human development from conception through adolescence. Includes observation skills, parent and adult roles in the lives of children, and contemporary issues. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

CFS177: Parent-Child Interaction – 3 credits

Positive methods to strengthen relationships and resolve conflicts with children. Focus on effective interpersonal skills and guidance techniques. Prerequisites: None.

CFS205: Human Development – 3 credits

Explores the growth and development process over the human life span. Research and theoretical approaches; physical, cognitive, social, and personality development from birth through adulthood and death. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

CFS259: Sexuality over the Life Span – 3 credits

Examination of the physical, psychological, social, and cultural contributions to human sexuality. Emphasis on family life and cultural variation. Examination of facts and myths, current literature, and changing mores regarding human sexuality. Sexuality of males and females in contemporary society; impact of sexual trends on society; home/school issues in sexuality education. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. Student must be 18 years or older.

General Education Designations: SB

CHM138: Chemistry for Allied Health – 3 credits

Elements of fundamental and organic chemistry. Includes the general chemical behavior of inorganic matter and the structure of organic and biochemical systems. Course designed for specific allied health programs at MCCD. May not be applicable to other allied health programs or transferable. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CHM100 or MAT090 or MAT091 or MAT092 or higher or satisfactory math placement), or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years with a grade of C or better, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

CHM138LL: Chemistry for Allied Health Laboratory – 1 credit

Laboratory experience in support of CHM138, Chemistry for Allied Health. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: CHM138.