This course provides students with an introduction to healthcare, with emphasis on modern, clinical medicine. Students review basic human anatomy and physiology, then study major health concerns affecting people in the U.S. and the world. This comprehensive, six-unit course examines such topics as infectious diseases, cancer, traumatic injuries, and healthcare career opportunities.
Students begin the course by exploring the different dimensions of good health and ways they can take charge of managing their health. The semester continues with a focus on good nutrition and safe food preparation and handling. Then, students take an in-depth look at the elements of physical fitness and its importance across the lifespan. … Read more
Now that you have the basics of business down from the previous course, it’s time to become better acquainted with the application of information management in business. Learn about professional conduct, teamwork, and managerial skills, while also examining careers in business technology. The basics of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software are also explored … Read more
Do you dream of owning your own business someday, or working for a company in a leadership position? Wherever your path may lead you, having the essential knowledge of business types, requirements to start a business, understanding of finances, business law, marketing, sales, customer service, and more, will ensure you’re on the path to success. … Read more
From babies in the womb to toddlers to adolescents, human growth and development is fascinating. In this course, you’ll take a deep dive into the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth across a child’s lifespan. You’ll learn about key milestones, apply theoretical frameworks that us give insight into ourselves, health and safety for ages and … Read more
You have a solid foundation of childhood growth and development behind you, and now it time to explore the developmental changes of adulthood- relationships, career, and family- and expand your understanding of the changes that occur throughout one’s lifespan. In this course, you will hone your communication and problem-solving skills, learn about your personal values, … Read more
Holocaust education requires a comprehensive study of not only times, dates, and places, but also the motivation and ideology that allowed these events. In this course, students will study the history of anti-Semitism; the rise of the Nazi party; and the Holocaust, from its beginnings through liberation and the aftermath of the tragedy. The study … Read more