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Course Descriptions

Lewis-Clark State College Catalog 2007-2009

 

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
(STUDENT SERVICES)


SD-095 APPLIED STUDY SKILLS (1 CR.)
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 CR.)
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 CR.)
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.

SD-100 INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE STUDIES (1 CR.)
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 CR.)
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 CR.)
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 (1 CR.)
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 student body. Entertainment events include, but are not limited to, concerts, movies, speakers, comedy shows, cultural events, novelty acts, and dances. Students may repeat course for up to 3 credits.

SD-110 APPLICATION OF LEARNING STRATEGIES (3 CR.)
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 CR.)
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/NP.

SD-112 CAMP CLASS (1 CR.)
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 CR.)
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 CR.)
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 CR.)
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 cr

SD-125 NATIVE AMERICAN AWARENESS (1-2 CR.)
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 cr

SD-130 PRACTICUM IN STUDENT GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP (1-4 CR.)
Theory and practice in developing 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 CR.)

SD-210 INTRODUCTION TO CAREER DEVELOPMENT (2, 3 CR.)
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 CR.)
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/NP

SD-220 INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP (1-3 CR.)
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 INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE STUDIES (1 CR.)
The purpose of this course is to provide an 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 CR.)
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 CR.)
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 CR.)
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.

SD-290 DIRECTED STUDY IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT (1-12 CR.)

SD-291 WORKSHOP IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT (1-12 CR.)

SD-292 SPECIAL TOPICS IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT (1-12 CR.)

SD-294 INTERNSHIP IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT (1-12 CR.)

SD-295 PRACTICUM IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT (1-12 CR.)

SD-296 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT (1-12 CR.)

SD-299 RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP (1-12 CR.)

SD-307 TRANSFER ORIENTATION (1 CR.)
Provides transfer, junior-level students with information needed to be successful at Lewis-Clark State College-Coeur d’Alene Center. Students will become familiar with WebCT, Warriormail, Warrior Web, LCSC library services, LCSC-CdA clubs and organizations, Coeur d’Alene stress management, as well as support services available through the NIC-LC partnership, in the Coeur d’Alene community and through LCSC in Lewiston. Faculty advisors, financial aid experts, and LCSC book store representatives will also be available to interact with students and address individual questions.

SD-330 PRACTICUM IN STUDENT GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP (1-4 CR.)
Theory and practice in developing 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-390 DIRECTED STUDY IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT (1-12 CR.)

SD-394 INTERNSHIP IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT (1-12 CR.)

SD-490 DIRECTED STUDY IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT (1-12 CR.)

SD-491 WORKSHOP IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT (1-12 CR.)

SD-492 SPECIAL TOPICS IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT (1-12 CR.)

SD-494 INTERNSHIP IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT (1-12 CR.)

SD-495 PRACTICUM IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT (1-12 CR.)

SD-496 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT (1-12 CR.)

 



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