Course Descriptions       ¤ Lewis-Clark State College Catalog   2009-2011

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
(STUDENT SERVICES)

Subject Number Min.
Cr.
Max.
Cr.
Description
SD-095 APPLIED STUDY SKILLS 1   Study skills and college adjustment support
      targeting specific academic areas (e.g. nursing,
      natural science, education, etc.)  Topics include:
      textbook reading and note taking, test taking
      strategies, research and writing techniques, time
      management, and career exploration and goal
      setting.
SD-096 APPLIED STUDY SKILLS IN COMPUTER BASICS 1   Basic computer skills for individuals without
      computer experience.  Topics include: 1) Windows,
      2) Word , 3) PowerPoint 4) LC Warrior Mail, 5)
      Warrior Web.  Students must be participants of
      TRIO Academic Services.
SD-097 APPLIED STUDY SUPPORT IN MATHEMATICS 1   Provides study skill support in the area of basic
      mathematics.  Course sections include support for
      Math 015, Math 025, Math 108, Math 130, and Math
      157.  Students must be participants of TRIO
      Academic Services.
      Graded P/F only.
SD-100 INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE STUDIES 1   Includes study skills, learning how the college
      functions, career exploration and life planning.
      Topics include:  1) taking notes from books and
      lectures; 2) taking essay and objective tests; 3)
      planning for study; 4) determining interests;  5)
      writing a career plan; 6) setting goals in a
      variety of life areas; and 7) making plans to
      accomplish life goals.
SD-101 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR 1   Includes study skills, learning how the college
      functions, career exploration and life planning.
      Topics include:  taking notes from books and
      lectures, taking essay and objective tests,
      planning for study, determining interests, writing
      a career plan, setting goals in a variety of life
      areas and making plans to accomplish life goals.
      Course content is tailored to the unique needs of
      student athletes.
 
SD-107 STUDENT ORIENTATION 1   New students to LCSC will be exposed to fellow
      students, faculty and staff to become familiar
      with the campus culture and the myriad of policies
      and procedures to help students function within
      that culture. Orientation is the cornerstone of a
      successful college career and, thus, contains a
      variety of components intended to acquaint
      students with the campus. These components include
      faculty presentations, meetings with faculty/staff
      affiliated with the students' academic majors, and
      small group activities with current college
      students.
SD-108








WARRIOR ENTERTAINMENT BOARD







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Students will plan and implement entertainment events at the college.
Students will spend classroom time learning the basics of event planning
and gain hands-on experience while planning events for LCSC’s campus
community. Entertainment events include, but are not
limited to, concerts, movies, speakers, comedy shows,
 cultural events, novelty acts, and dances. Program
Leads - 2 credits (108) per semester. Programmers - 1
credit (108) per semester. A maximum of 10 credits
may be earned and these credits may not be used to
fulfill core requirements or major/minor requirements.
SD-110 APPLICATION OF LEARNING STRATEGIES 3   An individualized course designed to provide
      students with an opportunity to become proficient
      in the application of various learning strategies
      in college course materials.  Both affective and
      cognitive factors in the learning process are
      addressed.  Students are assessed individually and
      directed to complete specific objectives based on
      the initial evaluation.  Students must be
      participants of TRIO Academic Services.
 
SD-111 INTERNATIONAL CLUB 1 2 This course will integrate international students
      into college and the community and to provide
      American students and community members with a
      meaningful experience in cultural diversity.  The
      students will take part in various educational,
      social, fundraising and service activities.  May
      be repeated 2 times for credit.
      Graded P/F only.
 
SD-112 CAMP CLASS 1   This course will help CAMP students integrate into
      the college and the community and provides all
      LCSC students an opportunity to experience
      diversity related to Hispanic culture.
SD-115 PUBLIC RELATIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION 1   This course serves as the foundation course for
      the LCSC Explorers. The course will expose
      students to information that is key to promoting
      the college and assisting perspective students in
      the enrollment process. Secondarily, the course
      helps students develop presentation/marketing
      skills. Lectures are delivered by members of the
      faculty, professional staff and community. This
      class may be repeated for a maximum of 5 credits.
 
SD-120 CAREER EXPLORATION 1   Career Exploration is designed to assist students
      as they research themselves and the world of work.
      Specifically, the course challenges students to
      look at their values, interests, and skills as
      they relate to career choices.  Students will gain
      an accurate perception of how their personal and
      professional goals match with the work world, as
      well as learn about ways to reach their goals.
SD-124 NATIVE AMERICAN AWARENESS 1   Focuses on the planning, organization and
      implementation of the annual Native American
      Awareness Week promoting an understanding of
      Native American cultures and peoples. Speakers and
      activities address cultural, historical and
      contemporary subjects.
      Note: fall semester for 1 credit
SD-125 NATIVE AMERICAN AWARENESS 1 2 Focuses on the planning, organization and
      implementation of the annual Native American
      Awareness Week promoting an understanding of
      Native American cultures and peoples. Speakers and
      activities address cultural, historical and
      contemporary subjects.
      Note: spring semester for 1 or 2 credit
SD-130 PRACTICUM IN STUDENT GOVERNMENT 1 4 Theory and practice in developing leadership
LEADERSHIP     skills.  Associated Student Body President - 4
      credits (330) per semester.  Associated Student
      Body Vice-President - 3 credits (330) per
      semester.  Committee members - 1 credit (130) per
      semester.  A maximum of 10 credits may be earned
      and these credits may not be used to fulfill core
      requirements or major/minor requirements.
SD-190 DIRECTED STUDY IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT 1 12  
SD-195 PRACTICUM IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT 1 12  
SD-200 STUDY ABROAD 12    
SD-201 Ulsan Summer Study Abroad 4  

This course introduces attendees to South Korea language, culture, history and current events through classroom teaching and experiential excursions. Students will complete an essay and final exam, as well as participate in all field trips and classes.

 

SD-210 INTRODUCTION TO CAREER DEVELOPMENT 2 3 Students will pursue self-awareness activities
      including investigation of work salience, self
      efficacy issues, defining abilities, interests,
      values and realms of potential function.  Use of
      the System of Identifying Motivational Abilities
      (SIMA) will enhance career identity information.
      Students will learn about the World of Work and
      the contemporary labor market, engaging in a
      series of informational interviews and job shadow
      activities to enhance career decision making
      strategies.  The career development process
      culminates in goal setting and the implementation
      of a career action plan.
 
SD-211 INTERNATIONAL CLUB 1 2 This course will teach cooperation, leadership and
      organizational skills to international and
      American students.  Students will plan and
      implement an international dinner for 300 guests
      and take part in other community activities.  May
      be repeated 2 times for credit.
      Graded P/F only.
 
SD-220 INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP 1 3 This course is designed to facilitate growth and
      change, empowering students to become proactive,
      to actively create the future, and to become
      change agents through application of interpersonal
      leadership principles.  Students learn several
      approaches to problem solving and their
      applications.  Teamwork potential is developed
      through work on various projects.
SD-221 ADVANCED INTRODUCATION TO COLLEGE 1   The purpose of this course is to provide an
STUDIES     opportunity for students to expand their potential
      for success after high school by learning and
      adopting proven methods and techniques of skill
      enhancement.  This course will primarily focus on
      college preparation and "survival skills"
      necessary to bridge the gap between high school
      and college.
SD-224 NATIVE AMERICAN AWARENESS 1   Focuses on the planning, organization and
      implementation of the annual Native American
      Awareness Week promoting an understanding of
      Native American cultures and peoples. Speakers and
      activities address cultural, historical and
      contemporary subjects.
      Pre-requisite: SD124/125.
      Note: fall semester for 1 cr
SD-225 NATIVE AMERICAN AWARENESS 1 2 Focuses on the planning, organization and
      implementation of the annual Native American
      Awareness Week promoting an understanding of
      Native American cultures and peoples. Speakers and
      activities address cultural, historical and
      contemporary subjects.
      Pre-requisite: SD124/125.
      Note: spring semester for 1 or 2 credits.
 
SD-280 AMBASSADOR HONOR SOCIETY 1 3 Students develop stronger skills in the following
      areas:  Leadership, communication, initiative,
      cooperative learning and cooperative task
      accomplishment.  The course is graded P-F.  To
      enroll in this course, students must be current
      members of the Ambassador Honor Society and must
      receive pre-approval from an Ambassador Advisor.
      Graded P/F only.
SD-290 DIRECTED STUDY IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT 1 12  
SD-291 WORKSHOP IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT 1 12  
SD-292 SPECIAL TOPICS IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT 1 12  
SD-294 INTERNSHIP IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT 1 12  
SD-295 PRACTICUM IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT 1 12  
SD-296 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN STUDENT 1 12  
DEVELOPMENT      
SD-299 RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP 1 12  
SD-307







TRANSFER ORIENTATION







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  Provides new transfer students with information needed
 to enjoy successful studies and quality interactions
with various campus departments. Student rights and
responsibilities, the LCSC Student Code of Conduct,
financial aid and scholarship requirements, issues
related to fee payment, graduation and program
requirements, student activities/clubs, and myriad
other facets of student life at LCSC will be introduced
and reviewed.
SD-308 Warrior Entertainment Board 2 3 Students will plan and implement events at the
      college. Students will spend classroom time
      learning the basics of event planning and gain
      hands-on experience while planning events for
      LCSC's campus community. Entertainment events
      include, but are not limited to, concerts, movies,
      speakers, comedy shows, cultural events, novelty
      acts, and dances. Warrior Entertainment Board
      Chair - 3 credits (308) per semester. Warrior
      Entertainment Board Vice-Chair - 2 credits (308)
      per semester. A maximum of 10 credits may be
      earned and these credits may not be used to
      fulfill core requirements or major/minor
      requirements.
SD-315 Public Relations in Higher Education 1  

Provides upper-division level students with opportunities to contribute to LCSC-Cd’A services and outreach projects in Idaho Region 1. Relations with LCSC-Cd’A partner institutions, especially NIC, will be explored as well as opportunities to engage with North Idaho community, business members. Students will gain competency in leadership, public relations and civic engagement.

 

SD-330 PRACTICUM IN STUDENT GOVERNMENT 1 4 Theory and practice in developing leadership
LEADERHIP     skills.  Associated Student Body President-4
      credits (330) per semester.  Associated Student
      Body Vice-President-3 credits (330) per semester.
      Committee members-1 credit (130) per semester.  A
      maximum of 10 credits may be earned and these
      credits may not be used to fulfill core
      requirements or major/minor requirements.
SD-390 DIRECTED STUDY IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT 1 12  
SD-394 INTERNSHIP IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT 1 12  
SD-490 DIRECTED STUDY IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT 1 12  
SD-491 WORKSHOP IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT 1 12  
SD-492 SPECIAL TOPICS IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT 1 12  
SD-494 INTERNSHIP IN STUDENT DEVEOLPMENT 1 12  
SD-495 PRACTICUM IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT 1 12  
SD-496 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN STUDENT 1 12  
DEVELOPMENT