New Courses

CBS 100 Comm. & Behavioral Sci.Special Topics (1-4)(1,0)

Designed to satisfy needs or interests for the Communication and Behavioral Sciences (CABS) disciplines. This course may be offered to meet the interests of a group of students, study a current problem, or meet similar educational situations. Course is repeatable to 12 credits. Proficiency Credit: Not Available Pass/No Credit: Not Available.

In-District Tuition/Fees: $540 (effective 2024/25 academic year)

In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor

Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring

CBS 150 Honors in Action (1)(1,0)

This course is designed to support the Honors Program and Phi Theta Kappa's Honors in Action research-based service project. Students will receive credit for their active participation in the researching of a topic related to the wider theme that connects to the Honors in Action research guide. Students will collaborate to engage in secondary and primary research in order to assume leadership roles in service projects connected to addressing the issue being researched. This course is repeatable up to 3 credits. Proficiency Credit: Not Available Pass/No Credit: Not Available.

In-District Tuition/Fees: $135 (effective 2024/25 academic year)

In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor

Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring

CBS 151 Honors Capstone Portfolio (1)(1,0)

This course is designed to support Honors Program students in the completion of their Honors Capstone Portfolio. Completion of the Capstone Portfolio independent study project is one of the requirements to become an Honors Program Graduate or Honors Program Achiever. The creation of the portfolio will ask students to review their Honors experiences inside and outside the classroom in order to thoughtfully reflect on how the selected artifacts meet each Honors Program outcome. Proficiency Credit: Not Available Pass/No Credit: Not Available.

In-District Tuition/Fees: $135 (effective 2024/25 academic year)

In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.

Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor

Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring

IST 250 Introduction to Mechatronics (3.5)(1,5)

Students will start by learning the basics of mechatronic automation operations. Then the students will move to more complex topics used in mechatronic systems. This will include how to design programs and adjust equipment and sensors used in a basic mechatronic automation system. Proficiency Credit: Not Available Pass/No Credit: Not Available.

In-District Tuition/Fees: $472.5 (effective 2024/25 academic year)

In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.

Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in IST 142 and C or better in IST 121 or instructor consent.

Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring

MED 115 Medical Asst Clinical Foundations (3)(2,2)

Students will be introduced to the clinic foundations of medical assisting. Units on the human body systems and functions, common pathology related to each body system, measuring and record vital signs and rooming a patient. (1.2) Proficiency Credit: Not Available Pass/No Credit: Not Available

SPECIAL NOTE: Students enrolled in this program are required to have the following: 1) criminal background check, 2) drug test, 3) physical exam, 4) lab tests to prove immunity to common illnesses, 5) TB test, 6) health insurance, 7) uniform, 8) social security card 9) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider CPR certification 10) fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

In-District Tuition/Fees: $405 (effective 2024/25 academic year)

In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.

Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Admission into the Medical Assisting Program.

Semester(s) Offered: Fall

MUS 141 Applied Music-One Hour Lessons (2)(0,0)

Private study in music performance. Lessons are offered every semester in piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, strings, and percussion. Students will take 16 one hour lessons with an instructor. Students are required to attend 7 musical performances selecting (but not limited to) from options offered through ECC's CenterStage, ECC music course ensembles, or student solo performances. Students are required to perform at the end of the course in an ECC-organized recital or jury examination. If jury examination is chosen, students need to attend at least one student recital in addition to the 7 campus performances. This course is repeatable 3 times. Proficiency Credit: Available (2 SIET) Pass/No Credit: Available.

In-District Tuition/Fees: $798 (effective 2024/25 academic year)

In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.

Prerequisite: Audition or consent of instructor

Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer

MUS 241 Applied Music II One Hour Lessons (2)(0,0)

Advanced private study in music performance, intended for students at intermediate or advanced levels. Lessons are offered every semester in piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, strings, and percussion. Students will take 16 one hour lessons with an instructor. Students are required to attend 6 musical performances selecting from (but not limited to) options offered through ECC's CenterStage, ECC music course ensembles, or student solo performances. Students are required to perform at the end of the course in an ECC-organized recital and a jury examination. Course is repeatable up to a maximum of six college credit Proficiency Credit: Available (2 EIS) Pass/No Credit: Available.

In-District Tuition/Fees: $798 (effective 2024/25 academic year)

In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.

Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MUS 140 or MUS-141 or consent of instructor

Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer

PAR 106 Law Office Technology (3)(3,0)

Achieve hands-on familiarity with law office case management software for document management, time tracking, billing, calendaring, practice management, trial management, and presentations. Earn a Legal Technology Certificate from the National Society for Legal Technology as you learn how these software programs are used by attorneys and paralegals. (1.2) Proficiency Credit: Available (2 S) Pass/No Credit: Not Available.

In-District Tuition/Fees: $405 (effective 2024/25 academic year)

In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.

Prerequisite: Reading: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Writing: Grade of C or better in ENG 098 or LTC 099 or satisfaction of other placement criteria.

Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring