Courses

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This advanced microcomputer applications course is designed to initially reinforce Windows environment features and to then provide the opportunity to learn the more advanced features of spreadsheet, database and word processing programs. The course also includes instruction in using the object linking and embedding features of these programs and provides practice in researching data on the Internet for production of and inclusion in documents.

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CASS 105 is a school or community-living based practicum. This practicum provides an opportunity for students to learn the paraprofessional roles of either an EA or a CSW. Students complete 65 hours of volunteer work experience under the supervision of a classroom teacher, other school personnel, or a community living supervisor. Practicum students complete a variety of online assignments and journal exercises.

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Practicum

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CASS 190 is a community-based practicum. It is an opportunity for students to integrate and apply skills, attitudes, and knowledge learned in prerequisite course work. The practicum's form will depend on the student's interests and previous experience working with people with developmental disabilities in community settings. Examples range from student self-directed service-learning projects to traditional "block" placements with a service agency. All practicum students complete a variety of assignments, discussion forums, and journal exercises.

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CASS 195 is a school based-based Practicum. It is an opportunity for students to integrate and apply skills, attitudes, and knowledge learned in prerequisite coursework. Students work under the supervision of classroom teacher or other school personnel, assisting in the classroom as directed. Practicum students complete a variety of assignments and journal exercises and participate in a seminar.

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This course is a first semester course intended to prepare students with the essential and transferrable skills necessary for career growth and development in tourism and hotel management. The course explores a range of topics from time management, goal setting, and interpersonal skills to team-building strategies. Other courses that follow the tourism and hotel management program further develop the learners' skills and knowledge.

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Three critical segments for service success will be explored: the design and delivery of outstanding and memorable guest experiences, business management practices for customer service excellence, and customer recovery techniques. Students will further delve into and explore topics by completing a range of engaging and interactive assignments and case studies. This course will also provide students with an opportunity to analyze current tourism ventures in the local marketplace.

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This course will offer a theoretical and applied approach to food and beverage operations. Managing consists of identifying an organization's financial goals and nurturing teams that align with these goals with operational decisions. This course will emphasize the concept of customer relations from its broadest perspective, impact to the customer, and the role service management offers as it relates to profitability.

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This course provides students with a practical opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge they have acquired in the classroom in a workforce environment in the tourism or hotel industry. Experiential learning is effective because it enables students to experience the supervisory skills and competencies applicable for their future. Students will be better positioned to enter the tourism job market tourism field upon graduation.

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Practicum

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This course focuses on business planning, control, and financial decision making in a tourism and hotel management environment, and the concepts are applicable to both large and small organizations. This course provides students with an understanding of key financial issues arising in the hotel and tourism sector. Concepts, terminology and principles are introduced at a basic level.

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This course focuses on the development of self-awareness, increased understanding of others and development of effective interpersonal communication skills that can be used in a variety of care-giving contexts. Students will be encouraged to become more aware of the impact of their own communication choices and patterns. They will have opportunities to develop and use communication techniques that demonstrate personal awareness, respect and active listening skills.

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This course introduces students to the normal structure and function of the human body and normal bodily changes associated with aging. Students will explore common challenges to health and healing in relation to each body system. Students will also be encouraged to explore person-centered practice as it relates to the common challenges to health and, in particular, to end-of-life care.

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This practical course offers students the opportunity to acquire personal care and assistance skills within the parameters of the Health Care Assistant (HCA) role. The course is comprised of class and supervised laboratory experiences which assist the student to integrate theory from other courses to develop care-giver skills that maintain and promote the comfort, safety and independence of individuals in community and facility contexts.

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This practice course provides students with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills from all other courses with individuals and families in a community setting. Opportunity will be provided for students to become more familiar with the role of the Health Care Assistant (HCA) within a Home Support Agency, Assisted Living Facility and/or a Group Home, to gain abilities that will prepare graduates for employment in these settings. It is important that students understand the philosophy of community care settings and its emphasis on client choice and independence.

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Practicum