Page 74 - GCC 2020-2021 Catalog

70 2020-2021 Catalog—GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SPANISH LANGUAGE
The degree or certificate in Spanish Language provides a rigor-
ous academic preparation in the Spanish language. Students are
prepared to transfer to baccalaureate degree programs in Span-
ish or Romance Languages, as well as Linguistics. This degree
or certificate also meets the needs of those in the community
who wish to gain aptitudes in foreign languages or may enter
the job market in fields that may require knowledge of a foreign
language such as Spanish. Students develop competency in the
ability to comprehend, speak, read, and write in Spanish, while
at the same time learn to think critically by analyzing works of
literature and other manifestations of culture. Students must
complete all required courses for a minimum of 18-20 units.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this pro-
gram, students will demonstrate increased reading and listening
comprehension of the target languages. Utilize oral and written
communicative skills to produce the target languages. Demon-
strate increased knowledge of the target language’s cultures.
REQUIRED COURSES: SPAN 101, 102, 103 or 115, 104
If 20 units have not been reached in the required core, select one
from the following (3 units): ETH S 102, 120; HIST 103, 104, 105,
113; LING 101; SPAN 124H.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
AA DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE
The degree or certificate is focused on the develop core
competencies in several areas including visual communica-
tion, critical thinking, foundational design principles, user
experience design, user interface design, use of industry
compliant hardware and software, and the role of personal
responsibility within continual professional development.
Strong emphasis is placed on the creation of a portfolio to
demonstrate the same core competencies stressed through-
out the curriculum. Students are prepared to seek employ-
ment in the advertising/graphic design industry as entry-
level production designers or junior graphic designers. The
Degree also prepares students to enter four year graphic
design programs as earn four year degrees such as a BFA in
Graphic Design, a BA in Graphic Design, and Communica-
tion Design. Students must complete all required courses
for a minimum of 30 units. Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to
continually develop curriculum incorporating the critical
elements of Graphic Design; continually develop curriculum
incorporating the industry standard technical elements of
Graphic Design; and demonstrate articulation with sur-
rounding 4 year institutions and with the local Graphic
Design Community.
REQUIRED COURSES: ART 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 250, 251,
255; PHOTO 160.
2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C ATA L O G • G L E N DA L E C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
HEALTH SCIENCE
AS DEGREE
This program is offered for students interested in preparing
for careers in the allied health fields, such as nursing, physical
therapy, optometry, occupational therapy, and many others.
The courses will prepare students for advanced coursework
in certificate programs or for transfer to four-year institutions
to pursue degrees such as public health. Students will acquire
knowledge of human anatomy, chemistry, communication,
psychology, human physiology, anthropology, and/or nutrition.
Students must complete all required courses for a total of 20
units. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this
program, students will be able to identify anatomical structures
and describe the function of important systems in the human
body, and be well-prepared for courses in the health science
professions.
REQUIRED COURSES: A minimum of 14 units in one of the
following options and additional 6 elective units is required.
Option A: BIOL 115 or 122, BIOL 120; CHEM 110 or 120.
Option B: BIOL 120 or 121; CHEM 110 or 120.
Electives (6 units): Choose one course from each category
Category 1— SPCH 100, 101, 103.
Category 2— ANTHR 102; NUTR 125; PSYCH 101, PSYCH 106;
SOC 101.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
AS DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE
This degree or certificate prepares students for employment
in a variety of jobs, including work as network and computer
systems administrators, computer support specialists and data
base administrators, computer and network security, digital
forensics and database management. Students must complete
the required courses and choose any additional courses to total
a minimum of 22 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Students
will demonstrate the proper server operation procedures, main-
tenance procedures and managing risk associated with real
world networks. Students will demonstrate installing, configur-
ing and maintaining computer and mobile devices, including
diagnosing, resolving and documenting common hardware
and software. Students will demonstrate and understanding of
ethical concern associated with information technology includ-
ing access, reliability, legal, ethical, and accuracy; identify types
of computer crime; select, access, and use appropriate sources.
REQUIRED COURSEs: CS/IS 101, 112, 190, 194; BUSAD 204;
Select two course from the following: CS/IS 180, 183, 185, 193,
196, 197