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2021-2022 ACADEMIC CATALOG ACADEMIC

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Accreditation Dawson Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), 8060 165th Avenue N.E., Suite 100, Redmond, WA 98052-3981, (425) 558-4224.

Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities indicates that the institution meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited college or university has the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational program. An accredited college or university achieves these purposes and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the near future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.

Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The College is in compliance with Executive Order 11246; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; Title IX regulation Implementing Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the 1991 Civil Rights Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended; the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; Title 49, the Montana Human Rights Act; and all other federal, state, and college rules, laws, regulations and policies.

Dawson Community College does not discriminate on the basis of creed, race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy status, marital status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation with respect to access, employment, programs, or services. Employees who engage in such unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge.

Inquiries or complaints concerning these matters should be brought to the attention of:  Leslie Weldon, Title IX Coordinator. Telephone: (406) 377-9412. Email: [email protected]. Mailing Address: 300 College Drive, Glendive, MT 59330.  Virginia Boysun, Registrar, Veteran’s Coordinator. Telephone: (406) 377-9404. Email: [email protected]. Mailing address: 300 College Drive, Glendive, MT 59330.  Katherine Carrier, Dean of Academic Affairs, ADA Coordinator. Telephone: (406) 377-9434. Email: [email protected]. Mailing address: 300 College Drive, Glendive, MT 59330. Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______

Message from President Mickelsen

Thank you for choosing Dawson Community College (DCC). DCC fosters a culture of excellence in education by providing all students quality learning, and opportunities for growth and partnership in local and global communities. We offer multiple paths to earning a degree or certificate. On-campus, online, late-start classes, and international partnerships are designed to meet the needs of busy 21st Century students.

For nearly 80 years, DCC has promoted student success through access to quality programming, exceptional lab experiences both on and off campus, with a strong commitment to affordability. We prepare students to become the leaders of tomorrow – leaders who will enrich their communities, their families and themselves, and their future employers. Our highly qualified, caring faculty and dedicated staff are here to serve and assist you in your educational journey.

Whether you choose one of our many career and technical or pre-professional programs, secure a certificate in a given field of study or complete the first two years of a degree that will allow you to transfer to a four-year institution of your choice, when you receive your education with us, you will be prepared to succeed anywhere.

You will also find excellent opportunities for growth through extracurricular activities, which allow you to participate in everything from clubs and sports to student government – Learn today…Lead tomorrow.

Dawson Community College is located in Glendive, Montana, between the badlands of Makoshika State Park and the banks of the Yellowstone River. We are also pleased to announce that beginning fall semester 2021; we will offer on-campus classes at the Central Montana Education Center located in Lewistown.

Our college is small, friendly and welcoming. Here, you will find the services you need to succeed. We treat students, faculty, staff, and every member of our college with caring regard. At DCC, a brighter future is just ahead. Join us on your road to success.

Sincerely, Scott R. Mickelsen, Ph.D. President

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Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION ...... 1 Dawson FFA Alumni Chapter ...... 23 Dawson Intervarsity Christian Fellowship ...... 23 MISSION ...... 1 Music Club ...... 23 VISION ...... 1 Phi Theta Kappa ...... 23 CAMPUS SCHEDULE ...... 2 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ...... 24 THE COLLEGE ...... 3 ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES ...... 24 LOCATION AND HISTORY ...... 3 ADULT EDUCATION ...... 24 CAMPUS LOCATOR ...... 3 HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (HISET TESTING) ...... 24 Main Building ...... 4 MID-RIVERS ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER (TUTORING SERVICES) Ullman Center ...... 4 ...... 24 Toepke Center ...... 4 CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ...... 24 Residence Halls ...... 4 INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS ...... 24 Athletic Fields ...... 4 PERFORMING ARTS...... 25 GETTING STARTED AT DCC ...... 6 STANDARDS OF STUDENT CONDUCT ...... 25 TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATIONAL AMENDMENT OF 1972 STATES: INDIVIDUAL CAMPUS VISITS ...... 6 ...... 27 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ...... 6 Admission Requirements ...... 6 ACADEMIC POLICIES ...... 31 The Registration Process ...... 9 PRIVACY AND RELEASE OF STUDENT EDUCATION RECORDS ...... 31 PLACEMENT ...... 10 INSTITUTION-WIDE LEARNING OUTCOMES ...... 32 TUITION AND FEES ...... 10 STUDENT ACADEMIC INTEGRITY GUIDELINES ...... 33 Residency Requirements In-District students are those: INSTRUCTOR ACADEMIC INTEGRITY GUIDELINES ...... 34 ...... 10 STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ...... 34 Course Fees ...... 11 ACADEMIC CREDITS ...... 34 Payment of Tuition and Fees ...... 11 CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS ...... 35 Deferred Payment Plan ...... 11 CREDIT LOAD ...... 35 Refunds – Institutional Policy and Procedure ...... 12 AUDITING COURSES ...... 35 FINANCIAL AID ...... 15 CURRICULA...... 35 Verification ...... 16 ONLINE COURSES ...... 35 Determination of Eligibility ...... 16 ACCELERATED PROGRAMS ...... 35 Payment to Student ...... 17 ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS: ...... 35 Grants ...... 17 CHALLENGING COURSES: ...... 36 Work Study Employment ...... 17 COLLEGE-LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP): ...... 36 Loans ...... 17 COURSE SUBSTITUTION: ...... 36 State Vocational Rehabilitation ...... 18 CTE COURSE WAIVER: ...... 36 Senior Citizen Gold Card ...... 19 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: ...... 36 STUDENT AFFAIRS ...... 20 VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING ...... 37 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY ...... 37 BUC’S BREW COFFEE SHOP ...... 20 CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY ...... 37 CAMPUS STORE ...... 20 CHANGING COURSE REGISTRATION ...... 37 FOOD SERVICE ...... 20 ADDING A COURSE ...... 37 CAMPUS HOUSING ...... 21 DROPPING A COURSE ...... 38 LIBRARY ...... 22 WITHDRAWING FROM A COURSE ...... 38 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUBS...... 22 ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL ...... 38 Associated Student Body (ASB) of DCC ...... 22 FRESH START POLICY (ACADEMIC BANKRUPTCY) ...... 38 Art Club ...... 22 GRADES/GRADING POLICY ...... 39 Collegiate Young Farmers and Ranchers...... 23 REPEATING COURSES ...... 40

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SCHOLASTIC HONORS ...... 40 Criminal Justice – Curriculum Plan ...... 63 GRADUATION ...... 40 Mathematics – Curriculum Plan ...... 64 CATALOG ...... 40 Pre-Nursing – Curriculum Plan ...... 64 SCHOLASTIC PROBATION/SUSPENSION ...... 41 Pre-Pharmacy – Curriculum Plan...... 65 TRANSFER OF CREDITS ...... 41 APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES ...... 65 MONTANA BOARD OF REGENTS OF HIGHER EDUCATION ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) ...... 65 TRANSFER POLICY ...... 41 CERTIFICATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (CAS) ...... 66 STANDARDS FOR VETERANS ...... 43 CERTIFICATE OF TECHNICAL STUDIES (CTS) ...... 66 CAS Agriculture Business Management ...... 66 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ...... 44 CAS Livestock Technology ...... 67 GENERAL EDUCATION COMMON CORE ...... 44 AAS Animal Science: Livestock Production Core I - Communications ...... 44 Management ...... 68 Core II - Fine Arts and Humanities ...... 44 AAS Animal Science – Livestock Production Core III - Social Sciences/History 6 credit hours ...... 46 Management: Equitation Option ...... 69 Core IV - Natural Sciences...... 46 AAS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ...... 70 Core V - Mathematics...... 47 CAS Rural Organization Employee Management Core VI - Multicultural/Global Perspective ...... 48 (ROEM) ...... 71 CURRICULUM TRANSFER PLANS ...... 48 AAS Rural Organization Employee Management Associate of Arts and Associate of Science ...... 48 (ROEM) ...... 72 Associate of Arts - Areas of Concentration ...... 49 CTS Tier I-IV Corrosion Technology...... 72 Associate of Arts Curriculum Plans and General CAS Corrosion Technology ...... 73 Education Core Requirements...... 50 AAS Corrosion Technology ...... 73 Art (Visual Art) – Curriculum Plan...... 50 AAS Criminal Justice ...... 74 Chemical Dependency Counseling ...... 50 CAS Early Childhood Education ...... 75 Communications – Curriculum Plan ...... 51 AAS Early Childhood Education ...... 75 Education – Elementary – Emphasis ...... 52 Technical Skills Program ...... 76 Education – Secondary Education – Emphasis ...... 53 CTS Technical Skills Tiers I-IV ...... 77 ______English – Curriculum CAS Technical Skills...... 77 Plan ...... 53 AAS Technical Skills ...... 77 History – Curriculum Plan ...... 54 CTS Welding Tier I ...... 78 Music – Curriculum Plan ...... 54 CAS Welding Technology ...... 78 Health & Physical Education – Curriculum Plan ...... 55 AAS Welding Technology ...... 79 Political Science – Curriculum Plan AA (suggested) ... 56 DAWSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSE Psychology – Curriculum Plan ...... 57 LISTING/DESCRIPTIONS ...... 79 Sociology – Curriculum Plan ...... 57 ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE AREAS OF CONCENTRATION ...... 58 CENTRAL MONTANA CAMPUS COURSE LISTING/DESCRIPTIONS ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE CURRICULUM PLANS AND GENERAL ...... 125 EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS...... 58 DAWSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Accounting – Curriculum Plan ...... 58 ...... 129 Agriculture – Curriculum Plan ...... 59 Allied Health – Curriculum Plan ...... 60 PERSONNEL ...... 130 Animal Science – Curriculum Plan ...... 60 Executive Cabinet ...... 130 Biology – Curriculum Plan ...... 61 Faculty Profiles ...... 131 Business Administration – Curriculum Plan ...... 62 Staff (Professional and Classified) ...... 133 Chemistry – Curriculum Plan ...... 62

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General Information

Mission Dawson Community College fosters a culture of excellence in education providing all students quality learning and opportunities for growth and partnerships in local and global communities. Vision Dawson Community College fosters a culture of excellence in education providing all students quality learning and opportunities for growth and partnerships in local and global communities.

Core Themes ⮚ Excellence through Academics: This objective provides quality curriculum and instruction through multiple learning pathways adaptive to the needs of a changing student body. ⮚ Excellence through Student Engagement: This objective provides a student-centered focus through student and academic support services, quality faculty and staff, residence life, clubs and organizations. ⮚ Excellence through Community: This objective provides the greater community lifelong learning opportunities through open access to the College. ⮚ Excellence through Outreach: This objective provides opportunities for workforce development, apprenticeships and internships, continuing education, personal enrichment and youth programming. ⮚ Excellence through Recruiting: This objective provides opportunities to invite all learners to be a part of DCC, maintain sustained growth with not only more applicants, but also better-prepared students equipped with tools for success. ⮚ Excellence through Financial Practices: This objective provides budget oversite and expansion for expanding opportunities in education for both transfer and career and technical education, and workforce development, as well as personal enrichment for our faculty, staff, students and community. ⮚ Excellence through Property and Learning Facilities: This objective provides the management of all grounds and facilities to help provide the best learning environment possible.

DCC Key Characteristics ⮚ Low student to faculty ratio ⮚ Seamless transferability of courses for all core classes ⮚ Quality career and technical programs ⮚ Career readiness educational programming ⮚ Highly qualified and dedicated faculty and staff ⮚ Student-focused modern library facilities ⮚ Campus-wide WIFI along with independent computer labs ⮚ Competitive athletic programs ⮚ Active student government and student life programming ⮚ Quality apartment-style housing ⮚ Quality learning environment in a unique geographical region of the United States

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DCC Principles ⮚ Dedication to the development of all students. ⮚ Actively engage students to encourage a desire for lifelong learning and gainful employment or transfer. ⮚ Provide comprehensive practical and applied educational opportunities to students and community. ⮚ Commitment to seek and teach relevant and meaningful academic courses and programs. ⮚ Inspire social responsibility and the commitment to community engagement and leadership. ⮚ Commitment to personal integrity and responsibility. ⮚ Respect for the expertise, contributions, perspectives and personal worth of all members of the college community.

Philosophy Dawson Community College is committed to quality, comprehensive programs. The College has an obligation to serve as an intellectual and cultural center for the community and its surrounding area. DCC is concerned with the development of the human potential and resources in the area; therefore, the institution strives to create sensitive and responsible citizens. This institution stresses social values and intellectual traditions.

Dawson Community College believes in equality of opportunity for all students. Consequently, opportunities for admission, employment and financial assistance are freely offered to students without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, physical ability or national origin.

Assessment Dawson Community College believes that the college can influence how well and how much students learn. As an institution of higher learning, the mission of assessment at DCC “is dedicated to the development of innovative individuals.”

Academic assessment provides systematic, routine processes that allow the faculty and students to determine the degree that students are achieving the stated student learning outcomes. The following questions guide the assessment process. ⮚ Are our students learning? ⮚ How are students learning? ⮚ How much are students learning? ⮚ To what extent are students learning?

Campus Schedule Dawson Community College’s academic year consists of fall, spring, and summer semesters, as well as a winter session. Each fall and spring semester offers a variety of sessions, approximately 15, 10 and 6 weeks in length. The summer semester is condensed and provides a variety of classes with flexible schedules, as well as 10 and 6-week sessions.

Information Listed and Curriculum Offerings The College reserves the right to make changes in the program requirements as well as procedures described in this catalog. Furthermore, all courses listed in this publication are not necessarily offered each semester, the college reserves the right to determine which courses will be offered each academic year.

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The College

Location and History Dawson Community College is located in Glendive, Montana. Within a mile of Glendive, and at the back door of DCC, one can experience Makoshika, Montana’s largest state park, a popular scenic and geological attraction for thousands of tourists each year. Fossils in the area are as plentiful as wild roses and prickly pear cactus.

The city has a fine park system and public swimming pool, one of the best football and track stadiums in the state, an excellent city library, and a local history museum. One can also enjoy hunting, fishing, golfing, hiking, tennis, mountain biking, skateboarding, and cross-country skiing. The Yellowstone River, the nation’s longest untamed river, flows through the middle of Glendive, and is a source of agate hunting, fishing, and a variety of other recreational activities. Glendive Medical Center is staffed with outstanding health care professionals. Glendive has churches of numerous denominations, and an airport, which offers daily connections to transportation hubs. The entire area welcomes community college students. The climate is moderate with very low humidity. Glendive averages over 220 days of sunshine and 24 inches of snow per year.

Dawson Community College was established in 1940 as a public junior college. During the next several decades, the junior college underwent several changes, including a separation from the Dawson County High School, a move to the present location, a name change, and an expansion of its mission to become a full service community college.

Dawson Community College offers a wide range of transfer and career-technical programs, including one-semester certificates, one-year certificates, and two-year associate and associate of applied science degrees to meet the educational needs of eastern Montana. The college also offers workshops, short courses, adult education opportunities, and workforce development. Courses are available on campus and online.

Campus Locator

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Main Building The Main Building currently houses the administration, faculty and staff offices, classrooms, laboratories, library, academic support center, computer classrooms, and Student Center that includes Food Service, Buc’s Brew, campus store, and community room.

Ullman Center The Ullman Center is located west of the Main Building and houses additional faculty offices, classrooms, agricultural lab, art room, lecture hall, and welding and corrosion labs. The outdoor corrosion field site and 9-hole disc golf course is located to the south of the Ullman Center.

Toepke Center The Toepke Center is located east of the Main Building and is home to DCC’s performing arts center and intercollegiate sports. It has 54,420 square feet of space and includes a 2000 seat gymnasium, weight room, cardio room, locker rooms, team room, concession stand, walking track, 300-seat auditorium, recording studio, keyboard lab, band room, choir room, stagecraft workshop, numerous practice rooms, and athletic offices.

Residence Halls Located on campus are three apartment-style student residence halls, Gibson, Brueberg and Kettner. An outdoor commons area, adjoining the on-campus living complex and indoor commons area, The Cove, attached to Kettner Hall. These provide great places for students to gather and socialize.

Athletic Fields Located past the residence halls are the baseball and softball fields. Kolberg Field is home to our Men’s Baseball Team and Baker Memorial Field is home to our Women’s Softball Team.

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The Central Montana Education Center (CMEC) – Lewistown, MT

CAMPUS HISTORY:

The Central Montana Education Center (CMEC) formerly opened in August 2007. The building had been vacated by the regional Bureau of Land Management (BLM) offices and after receiving a HUD grant and extensive individual and business contributions, interior renovations were completed for educational use.

The CMEC is now operated by the Lewistown Public Schools providing classroom and meeting space to educational and community service agencies including the University of Providence, Job Service of Lewistown and Dawson Community College (DCC).

In July of 2020, DCC entered an agreement with Lewistown Public Schools and the University of Providence in order to establish a Central Montana campus providing educational opportunities for both credit and non-credit degrees and certificates. DCC hired a Director winter 2020 who will serve as the point of contact and strive to fulfill the college’s mission – fostering a culture of excellence in education providing all students quality learning and opportunities for growth in local communities.

For more information on courses offered in Lewistown, please see:

Catalog Page 125

Central Montana Education Center/Course Listing/Descriptions https://www.dawson.edu/current-students/search-for-classes.html

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Getting Started at DCC Admission Requirements Dawson Community College maintains an “open Individual Campus Visits admissions” policy for those who are 16 years or older. The college encourages students to seek admission if its Campus tours are available through the Department of programs and services will meet their educational Enrollment Management. Our recruiting team will needs. The admissions process is based on self- schedule time for a campus tour, and time to meet with selection, and students may enroll at any time Admissions, Financial Aid and an Academic Advisor. To throughout the year. Any person with a disability, who schedule a visit, please complete the registration form is concerned about accessibility and/or accommodation at www.dawson.edu/visit or email [email protected] at issues, should contact the office of the Vice President of least two days in advance of your visit. “Drop-in” visits Academic and Students Affairs. For more information are also welcome. about admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions at (406) 377-9400 or [email protected]. Buccaneer Days DCC Buccaneer Days are held throughout the year to give prospective students and their families a chance to Degree-Seeking Student meet with faculty, staff and students and to explore Admission Requirements academic facilities and programs. A tour of the campus is provided, as well as informational sessions from First-Time Freshman Students campus partners. Register for Buccaneer Day by going A complete admission file for a degree-seeking student to www.dawson.edu/visit. includes the following: ⮚ DCC Admissions Application; ⮚ Application fee of $30 (non-refundable, one- Student PREP Day time); Student Priority Registration and Education Planning ⮚ Official and complete high school transcript (Student PREP) days are opportunities for students who from an accredited high school, or home school will begin attending in the fall semester to take with graduation date posted, or an official state placement tests and arrange a fall class schedule with issued equivalency transcript (GED, HiSET, an advisor. Students who attend Student PREP must TASC). Homeschooled graduates must also also attend Orientation. provide documentation stating compliance with the state law in which their home school was located (i.e., letter from the County Orientation Superintendent of Schools, State Superintendents of Public Instruction, etc., on DCC provides a formal orientation to acquaint new and their letterhead) or a state issued diploma; transfer students with the policies and organization of ⮚ Official transcripts for any college credit earned the college and welcome students back to campus. during high school as a dual enrollment student, Orientation days will be scheduled prior to the if applicable; beginning of each semester. Placement tests, campus ⮚ ACT/SAT for recent high school graduates (ACT information sessions, library orientation, group preferred) and/or ACCUPLACER Test scores; advising, student ID and meal card printing, and class ⮚ Proof of two MMR immunizations (if born after registration are some of the activities that take place December 31, 1956; proof of age if born before during orientation. To learn more contact January 1, 1957). [email protected] or call (406) 377-9400.

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Transfer Students ⮚ An application fee of $30 (non-refundable, one- Transfer students are students who have attended time); another college or university and plan to earn a degree ⮚ An international paperwork processing fee of or certificate at DCC. $70 (non-refundable, one-time); ⮚ A complete high school transcript sent from the For degree seeking transfer students, a complete accredited high school after the student has admission file includes: graduated; must be accompanied by an official DCC Admissions Application; translation if not in English; An application fee of $30 (non-refundable, one- ⮚ Official transcripts from each previously time); attended college, if applicable, must be sent An official and complete high school transcript from directly to the Dawson Community College an accredited high school, or home school with Office of Admissions must be accompanied by graduation date posted, or an official state issued an official translation if not in English; equivalency transcript (GED, HiSET, TASC). ⮚ Applicants whose native language is not English Homeschooled graduates must also provide are required to submit official results on the documentation stating compliance with the state Test of English as a foreign Language (TOEFL), law in which their home school was located (i.e., International English Language Testing System letter from the County Superintendent of Schools, (IELTS), or Duolingo exam. For the TOEFL, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, etc., on minimum score accepted is 500 on the paper their letterhead) or a state issued diploma; test; 173 on the computerized test; and 61 on Official transcripts from ALL previously attended the internet-based test. For the IELTS, the colleges; minimum score accepted is an average of 5.5. ACT/SAT for recent high school graduates (ACT For Duolingo, the minimum score is 90. preferred) and/or ACCUPLACER test scores; ⮚ Physician-validated record of two MMR Proof of two MMR immunizations (if born after vaccinations, diphtheria, tetanus, and skin December 31, 1956; proof of age if born before testing for tuberculosis (if born after December January 1, 1957). 31, 1956; proof of age if born before January 1, Students transferring from a Montana 1957) must be accompanied by an official college/university have the option of completing translation if not in English. the MUS Request for Transmittal of Application ⮚ A completed ‘DCC Source of Support Form’ with Materials and submitting an $8 fee to the Registrar accompanying financial documentation, which office at the school they have previously attended. certifies that funding is available to cover all In this case, the student’s admissions record will be estimated expenses for one calendar year. This sent from the school they have previously attended documentation should consist of an original to DCC. The $30 application fee is waived with this bank or employer’s letter on official letterhead. option. Photocopies of financial documentation are not acceptable; International Student Admission ⮚ A completed Student Housing application; International students are students who live outside of ⮚ A non-refundable $150 housing application fee. the United States and are not US citizens. These students may be first-time students or transfer students International Student Admission Online only: that plan to earn a degree or certificate at DCC. ⮚ DCC Admissions Application; ⮚ An application fee of $30 (non-refundable, one- For International Students, a complete admission file time); includes: ⮚ A complete high school transcript sent from the ⮚ DCC Admissions Application; accredited high school after the student has

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graduated must be accompanied by an official ⮚ A fully completed Dual Enrollment Application; translation if not in English; ⮚ Proof of two MMR immunizations (if born after ⮚ Official transcripts from each previously December 31, 1956; proof of age if born before attended college, if applicable, must be sent January 1, 1957), if taking six or more credits on- directly to the Dawson Community College campus as an Early Start student; Office of Admissions and must be accompanied ⮚ Approval from High School Principal/Counselor if by an official translation if not in English; enrolling in a day course; ⮚ Applicants whose native language is not English ⮚ If under age 18, this must include the approval and are required to submit official results on the signature of the student’s parent/guardian. Test of English as a foreign Language (TOEFL), For more information and for the Dual Enrollment International English Language Testing System Application go to https://www.dawson.edu/future- (IELTS), or Duolingo exam. For the TOEFL, the students/dual-enrollment.html minimum score accepted is 500 on the paper test; 173 on the computerized test; and 61 on High School Transcripts the internet-based test. For the IELTS, the High School transcripts must be submitted from an minimum score accepted is an average of 5.5. accredited high school, or home school with graduation For Duolingo, the minimum score is 90. date posted, or an official state issued equivalency transcript (GED, HiSET, TASC). Homeschooled graduates NOTE: Dawson Community College reserves the right to must also provide documentation stating compliance request students’ proof of English proficiency even if with the state law in which their home school was they are from an English-speaking country. located (i.e., letter from the County Superintendent of Schools, State Superintendents of Public Instruction, Non-Degree Seeking Student Admission etc., on their letterhead) or a state issued diploma. For students who are not seeking a degree from Dawson Community College, a complete admission file Evidence of Immunization includes: Students who were born after December 31, 1956 and ⮚ A completed DCC Admissions Application or who plan to register for six (6) or more credits on Application for Admission form for non-degree campus, as required by Montana state law, must show students; proof of immunization against measles and rubella on ⮚ An online processing fee of $30 (non- or after their first birthday and after December 31, refundable, one-time); 1967. Immunizations that were administered after June ⮚ Proof of two MMR immunizations (if born after 11, 1993 must be measles/mumps/rubella (MMR). A December 31, 1956; proof of age if born before physician, health agency, or school official must sign the January 1, 1957), if taking six or more credits record. The date (day/month/year) of the on-campus. immunizations must be included. International Students must also show a physician validated immunization Dual Enrollment Admission record for diphtheria, tetanus, and skin testing for Dual enrollment classes offer students an opportunity tuberculosis; must be accompanied by an official to earn high school and college credit at the same time. translation if not in English. To learn of exceptions, Classes may take place on the DCC campus (Early Start) contact Admissions at 406-337-9400 or or at the local high school (Concurrent Enrollment). [email protected]. High school students over the age of 16 should talk to their high school counselor to confirm their eligibility.

For Dual Enrollment (Concurrent Enrollment and Early Start), a complete admission file includes:

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Registration and Academic Regulations goals. Advisors communicate with current and prospective students regarding degree, certificate, and transfer requirements as well as college policies and The Registration Process procedures in order to support students in making Registration is the official process of enrolling in classes informed decisions. and consists of the following:  Meeting with an advisor, Using evidence-based best practices, DCC advisors  Registering for classes, empower students to make the most of their college  Accepting charges, and experience. In turn, students are expected to actively  Paying tuition and fees. participate in their academic planning and advising. Students are assigned an on-campus or online advisor The published academic calendar has information specific to their program of study. Outreach is done regarding registration dates. Anyone who has been prior to the semester starting and during Student PREP admitted is eligible to enroll. However, a student may days and/or Orientation to arrange the student’s class have a hold on their account that prevents them from schedule and enroll in courses. Thereafter, the student registering. Students must be in good standing to and advisor work throughout the semester to plan the register for classes. Students with outstanding tuition student’s course of study for program completion and fees, school fines, or other holds on their account and/or to meet the requirements of a transfer cannot register until such holds have been resolved. institution. In addition to this, advisors provide information about academic regulations, career Students may not enroll in more than 21 credit hours in pathways and student support services. a semester without approval from the office of All students are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic and Student Affairs. academic advisor regularly. Students who are planning

to transfer to another institution should work closely Student PREP with their DCC advisor as well as an advisor at the DCC provides students who will begin attending in the transfer institution to review transfer requirement and fall semester an opportunity to take placement tests important dates and deadlines. Advisors can assist and arrange a class schedule for the fall. Students who students in applying for admission, scholarships and attend Student PREP must also attend Orientation. provide additional transfer support. For more information, please contact [email protected] or Orientation call (406) 377-9400. DCC provides a formal orientation to acquaint new and transfer students with the policies and organization of Adding Classes the college. Orientation days are scheduled prior to the Students will work with their advisor to add classes beginning of each semester for this process. Placement using the DCC MyInfo account. Non-degree students tests, campus information sessions, library orientation, may indicate the courses they would like to add on their group advising, and class registration are some of the paper Application for Admission for Non-Degree activities that take place during orientation. Students form, or they may use the online registration systems. These students are still encouraged to meet Advising with an advisor for course planning. Dual Enrollment Academic advising at DCC is a collaborative process that students will use the Application for Dual Enrollment supports student success. Students and advisors work Students to identify the classes they would like to add. together to set goals based on academic and/or career interests and develop a plan of action to achieve those

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Changes in Registration throughout the semester at Dawson Community Students can make changes to their class schedules College. Placement recommendations may also be after they have registered for classes. They should meet made if the student is ready to enter higher-level with their academic advisor to discuss the changes as coursework. they pertain to graduation requirements and potential transfer issues. Changes to class schedules must be For more information about placement, contact completed within the time frames published in the [email protected] academic calendar. Please refer to the Academic Affairs section for information regarding the College’s Tuition and Fees Drop/Add Policy. To learn more about changes in registration, please contact Registrar at [email protected] or call (406) 377-9404. Residency Requirements In-District students are those: Accepting Charges Who pay or whose parents pay taxes on real Registration is not complete until students have property located within the Dawson Community College District and who have resided in the district accepted their charges. This can be done on the online for one continuous year or more or whose parents through the student’s MyInfo account, or by filling out have had permanent residence for at least one full the Schedule Bill Acceptance Form year in the Dawson Community College District. https://www.dawson.edu/current-students/schedule- In-State/Out-of-District students are those: bill-acceptance.html. For more information contact Residents of Montana who do not qualify as “In- Kristin Bilbrey at (406) 377-9423 or email at District Students” because they have not resided in [email protected]. the district for at least one consecutive year or whose parents are not real property taxpayers in Placement the Dawson Community College District. Degree-seeking students, as well as any student Growing Eastern Montana (GEM) students are planning to enroll in math, writing, or classes with those: placement prerequisites will be assessed for placement Residents of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Tuition and fees are equivalent to the In- into the class upon matriculating at DCC. These students State/out-of-district rate. work with their advisor to review course prerequisites Out-of-State students are those: to confirm placement. Who are neither Montana residents nor are their Advisors use a variety of placement tools to determine parents Montana real-property taxpayers. accurate course placements in order to maximize Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE): students’ opportunities for success. ACT or SAT scores, Dawson Community College participates in the Western high school coursework and grades, and/or Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), a program of the ACCUPLACER test scores guide placement for specific Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education and other Western states. Through WUE, students from courses, as well as evaluate preparation for courses. Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of ACCUPLACER assessment results are one tool used by the Northern Marianas Islands, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, academic advisors to support students’ success by New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, placing them in courses that are consistent with their Utah, Washington, and Wyoming may enroll at Dawson skills level. Students may take the ACCUPLACER Community College in any program, paying “In- State/Out-of-District Student” tuition rate plus 50 assessment to demonstrate proficiency for placement percent of that amount (plus other fees that are paid by in Mathematics and English courses. Testing may be all students). performed during Student PREP days, Orientation, or

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Because Dawson Community College participates in this If a bank declines payment on a personal check and program, residents of Montana may apply for admission returns it to Dawson Community College, the late at institutions in participating states. Each state and payment fee and non-sufficient fund fee will be charged institution reserves the right to set its own limitations to the student who has offered the check for the within the WUE program. Information about WUE may payment of fees. be obtained from the Admissions Office. Canadian Exchange A deferred payment plan is available by making DCC offers a special tuition rate for residents of the arrangements with Accounts Receivable in the Main Canadian provinces Alberta, British Columbia, Office. Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The student must also meet all other international student admission Deferred Payment Plan requirements of DCC. They must remain full-time The following deferred payment plan for tuition and students (12 or more credits) and maintain a minimal fees is available: 2.00 grade point average (GPA) per term. All fees are ⮚ Prior approval must be made before the day of the responsibility of the student. registration; ⮚ A non-refundable administrative charge of DCC Online Tuition and Fees $25.00 per semester will be charged; ⮚ One third of total amount due must be paid at DCC Online courses offered through our CCC Online the time of registration; partners are assessed at a different rate that is not ⮚ Another third of total amount due must be paid dependent on student residency. The fee structure is within 30 days; evaluated on a yearly basis and can be found at ⮚ Final third of total amount due must be paid https://www.dawson.edu/future-students/online- within 60 days. learning.html

Payment must be made even if the student Course Fees withdraws from school. Any refund that is owed to Some courses may require additional fees. Students the student because of withdrawal (either voluntary registering for courses can find course fees listed in the or involuntary) will be applied toward the payment Detailed Class Information of the class schedule. A list of of the deferred fee obligation. Should the refund be fees is available in the Vice President of Academic and larger than the amount that is outstanding, the Student Affairs’ office. excess will be returned to the student. Any unpaid balance of the deferred obligation must be paid before the student can register, graduate, or Payment of Tuition and Fees receive transcripts. All tuition and fees must be paid or accepted at the time of registration. Registration is not completed until this is Students who do not pay in accordance with the terms done. Payments should be directed to the Business of the deferred payment contract may have their Office and may be made in the form of cash, check, upcoming enrollment canceled. Students may be denied money order or bank credit card (MasterCard, Visa, the right to initiate another deferred payment. Deferred American Express or Discover). Please contact the payment contracts must be signed at the Business Business Office for information regarding third-party Office. This plan is subject to change. billing and deferments. Tuition and fees can be found at A nonrefundable late fee of $40.00 is paid by all https://www.dawson.edu/cost-affordability/tuition- students who do not pay tuition and fees during the and-fees.html. Tuition and Fees are approved by the period designated for registration, unless their late Montana Board of Regents every May and updated on payment was the fault of Dawson Community College. the website following that meeting.

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Refunds – Institutional Policy and For purposes of this policy and procedure, class days mean from the first (1st) day classes start for that Procedure session, excluding weekends and holidays. A percentage The official withdrawal process must be completed for of a class will be rounded up (i.e. 1.67 days will be two students withdrawing from all classes. The withdrawal (2) days). form may be obtained in the Registrar’s Office. Tuition and fees will be adjusted according to the following Credit balances are processed throughout the semester. schedule: If a student has a credit balance as a result of the

financial aid credit to the account, the policy of the Fifteen (15) Week Fall and Spring Semesters college is to refund the credit to the student according Through the eighth (8th) day of classes – 100% refund. to federal regulations. Credit balances caused by After the eighth (8th) day of classes – No refund. financial aid are refunded only after a careful review of

the student’s account and eligibility for aid. If a credit Ten (10) Week Fall and Spring Sessions balance is due the student, the refund is made to the Through the fifth (5th) day of classes – 100% refund. student within 14 days after the financial aid is posted, After the fifth (5th) day of classes – No refund. as mandated by federal law. A refund will be issued only

if the student’s balance is paid in full. The refund will Six (6) Week Fall and Spring Sessions normally be issued in the form of a check made payable Through the third (3rd) day of classes – 100% refund. to the student and mailed to the student’s preferred After the third (3rd) day of classes – No refund. address that is in Banner student self-service

Sessions Less Than Six (6) Weeks in Length Through ten (10) percent of class days that have Return of Military Tuition Assistance occurred – 100% refund. Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is awarded to a student After ten (10) percent of class days have occurred – No under the assumption that the student will attend refund. college for the entire period for which the assistance is awarded. When a student withdraws, the student may no longer be eligible for the full amount of TA funds Summer Term originally awarded. To comply with the Department of First (1st) through third (3rd) day of classes – 100% Defense policy, DCC will return any unearned TA funds refund. on a prorated basis through at least sixty (60) percent After the third (3rd) day of classes – No refund. portion of the period for which the funds were

provided. TA funds are earned proportionally during an Refund of Residence Halls and Dining Services: enrollment period, with unearned funds returned based No refunds are made to students unless the official upon when a student stops attending. withdrawal process has been completed. The housing application fee is non-refundable. 15-Week Course Before or during weeks 1-2 - 100% Fifteen (15) Week Fall and Spring Semesters During weeks 3-4 - 75% th Through the eighth (8 ) day of class – Full refund less During weeks 5-8 - 50% funds used on meal card. During weeks 9-10 - 40% th After the eighth (8 ) day of classes – No refund. During weeks 11-15 - 0% 10-Week Course Summer Term Before or during week 1 - 100% st rd First (1 ) through third (3 ) day of classes – 100% During weeks 2-3 - 75% refund. During weeks 4-5 - 50% rd After third (3 ) day of classes – No refund. During week 6 - 40% During weeks 7-10 - 0%

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6-Week Course ⮚ Do not complete all modules (mini-sessions) in Before or during week 1 - 100% which they are enrolled as of the start date of the During week 2 - 75% mini-session. During week 3 - 50% DCC students who receive federal financial aid and who During week 4 - 40% do not remain in attendance through the end of the During weeks 5 - 60% semester could be responsible for repaying a portion of the financial aid originally received. Refund Policy for Continuing Education, Non- Students who do not begin attendance in classes are credit Courses, and Workshops not eligible for federal financial aid and must repay all A hundred (100) percent refund will be made whenever aid originally received. students cancel their registration at least two (2) business days prior to the first class meeting or if the NOTE: DCC’s institutional tuition refund policy is College cancels the class. separate from federal regulations to return unearned aid. Receiving a tuition/fee refund from DCC will have Withdrawal and Return to Title IV Funds no impact on the amount students must repay to the (R2T4) Policy federal aid programs.

How a Withdrawal Affects Financial Aid Pell Grant: The How Earned Financial Aid is Calculated: Financial aid Title IV (TIV) (federal) financial aid funds are awarded recipients “earn” the aid they originally received by under the assumption that students will remain in remaining in classes. The amount of federal assistance classroom attendance for the entire period (semester) earned is based on a pro-rated system. Students who for which the funds were awarded. withdraw or do not complete all classes in which they were enrolled may be required to return some of the When students withdraw from all courses, regardless of aid originally awarded. DCC is required to determine the the reason, they may no longer be eligible for the full percentage of TIV aid “earned” by students and return amount of TIV funds originally awarded. The return of the “unearned” portion to the appropriate federal aid funds to the federal government is based on the programs. DCC is required to perform this calculation premise that students earn financial aid in proportion to within 30 days of the date the school determines that a the length of time during which they remain enrolled. A student has completely withdrawn. The school must prorated schedule determines the amount of federal return the funds within 45 days of the calculation. The student aid funds they will have earned at the time of Financial Aid Office completes the R2T4 calculation. full withdrawal. For example, students who withdraw in the 2nd week of the semester have earned less of their The following explains the formula used to determine financial aid than students who withdraw in the 5th the percentage of unearned aid to be returned to the week. Once the 60% point in the semester is reached, federal government: students are considered to have earned all of the ⮚ The percent earned is equal to the number of financial aid originally awarded and will not be required calendar days completed up to the withdrawal date to return any funds. divided by the total number of calendar days in the payment period. Federal regulations require a recalculation of financial ⮚ The payment period for most students is the full, aid eligibility if students: 15, 10 or 6-week fall and spring semesters or the ⮚ Completely withdraw; full, 8 or 6-week summer semester. However, for ⮚ Stop attending before the semester’s end; or students enrolled in modules (mini-sessions), the payment period may only include those days for the module in which students are enrolled.

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⮚ The percent unearned is equal to 100 percent less in writing and the amount is reported by the the percent earned. Financial Aid Office as an overpayment. ⮚ Breaks of 5 days or longer are not included in the ⮚ Students are responsible for all DCC charges and count of total days in the payment period. federal overpayments resulting from an R2T4 calculation. Institutional scholarship funds are not subject to the Post-Withdrawal Disbursement of Loan Proceeds: R2T4 policy. When the R2T4 calculation results in student’s eligibility

to receive either Federal Direct Stafford Subsidized or For Students Enrolled in Modules: Students are Unsubsidized Loan proceeds, the student will be considered withdrawn if they do not complete all of the contacted via e-mail and U.S. Mail by the Financial Aid days in the payment period that they were scheduled to Office. Written authorization from students will be complete. DCC tracks enrollment in each module that requested and is required before loan proceeds can be does not span the entire 10 or 6-week summer or 15, 10 processed and awarded to them. or 6-week fall or spring semesters, and combines them to form a semester. If a student withdraws from a Post-Withdrawal Disbursement of Federal Pell Grant course in a later module while still attending a current Proceeds: When the R2T4 calculation results in module, they are not considered as withdrawn based student’s eligible to receive Federal Pell Grant proceeds, on not attending the later module. However, a the eligible funds will be applied to the student’s recalculation of aid based on the change in enrollment account to pay for current allowable charges. status may be required. Determination of Withdrawal Date: The withdrawal R2T4 Process date used in the R2T4 calculation is the actual last date ⮚ The Financial Aid Office is notified of the of attendance as provided by the instructors or the date withdrawal. The Financial Aid Office determines the the withdrawal process was started. withdrawal date. The withdrawal date could be the date of withdrawal or student’s last date of Withdrawing Prior to the 60% Point of a Payment attendance. Period: Unless and until students complete 60% of the ⮚ The Financial Aid Office determines the amount of term in which financial aid was awarded, they will be Title IV aid originally awarded and whether it is required to return all or part of the financial aid “disbursed” or “could have been disbursed.” originally awarded for the term. ⮚ The Business Office provides the student’s original When Students Fail to Begin Attendance: If financial tuition and fee and bookstore charges. aid is processed for students who never begin ⮚ An R2T4 worksheet is completed using the above attendance in any class for which they registered in a data. term, all aid will be canceled. The instructor reports a ⮚ The Financial Aid Office will post the recalculated grade of AW after the census date of the payment amount of aid for which students are eligible (as per period. Financial aid originally awarded is canceled for the results of the R2T4 worksheet) to their student students who failed to begin attendance in all classes in account. which they were originally enrolled and is adjusted for ⮚ DCC will return funds to the federal programs on those who fail to begin attendance in a portion of the the student’s behalf and will bill the student. classes in which they were originally enrolled. ⮚ In the instances in which students owe a federal grant repayment in addition to what DCC has When Students Fail All Classes: If financial aid returned to the federal programs, they are notified recipients who have not officially withdrawn fail to receive a passing grade in at least one class during the

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term, the Financial Aid Office will determine whether because of an R2T4 calculation will be placed on a they actually established eligibility for the aid originally financial hold. They will not be allowed to register for awarded. It is assumed that students completed 50% of subsequent semesters or receive academic transcripts the semester unless they provide documentation to the until the balance is paid. Financial Aid Office from their instructor indicating a How a Withdrawal Affects Future Financial Aid later last date of attendance. If students did not begin Eligibility: Refer to the Financial Aid Office Satisfactory attendance, or stopped attending during the payment Academic Progress Policy to determine how a period, the financial aid originally awarded will be withdrawal impacts aid eligibility. canceled or adjusted. NOTE: This policy is subject to revision without notice Order of Return to Federal Aid Programs: In based on changes to federal laws and regulations or accordance with federal regulations, unearned aid will DCC policies. If changes are made, students are held to be returned to the federal programs in the following the most current policy. This statement is intended to order: provide an overview of policies and procedures related ⮚ Federal Direct Loans: Unsubsidized, then to a complicated and very encompassing regulation. Subsidized; Additional information is available in the Financial Aid ⮚ Federal Direct Parent Loans; Office. ⮚ Federal Pell Grant; ⮚ Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Financial Aid Grant; Financial aid is available to eligible students who, ⮚ Federal Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant without such help, would be unable to attend Dawson Community College. The primary responsibility for Information Regarding Loan Repayment: The R2T4 financing a college education rests with the student and calculation may result in students and parents being his/her family. Dawson Community College financial aid responsible for directly returning additional loan is viewed only as a supplement to student/family amounts to the U.S. Department of Education. The loan support. grace period begins on the withdrawal date from the school, or when students cease to be enrolled on at All aid applicants must complete and submit the Free least a half-time basis. If students do not re-enroll as a Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form which half-time student within 6 months of withdrawal or less may be completed on-line at www.fafsa.gov (a paper than half-time enrollment, the loans enter repayment. copy is available from the U.S. Department of Education Students should contact the loan servicer or the U.S. by calling 1-800-433-3243). For more information, Department of Education to make repayment please contact Justin Beach at (406) 377-9410 or email arrangements. The promissory note signed by the at [email protected]. borrower outlines repayment obligations. Students should contact the servicer or the U.S. Department of Application Procedure Education with any questions. To apply for financial aid, students must complete: Consequences of Non-Repayment: Students who owe ⮚ FAFSA for each year enrolled; the U.S. Department of Education for an overpayment ⮚ DCC Financial Aid Data Sheet ; ⮚ of Title IV funds are not eligible for any additional Complete Verification (if requested) The FAFSA is available Oct. 1. Apply early, online at federal financial aid until the overpayment is paid in full www.fafsa.ed.gov. For those without easy access to or payment arrangements are made with the U.S. computers, paper FAFSA applications may be Department of Education. Students who owe DCC downloaded from the website. Once you have

15 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______completed and submitted your FAFSA, allow two to four party partner Inceptia concerning the documentation business days for the college to receive your that is required. Failure to provide requested application. When applying for financial aid, a student documentation will stop further processing of the should use tax information from the prior/prior tax year financial aid application. and list the school code of 002529 for Dawson Community College. Students attending DCC for the first Determination of Eligibility time must apply for admission as degree seeking to be Most student aid is awarded based on need. “Need” is considered for financial aid. Students who apply early, defined as the difference between cost of education, usually before December 1 for fall enrollment, and who (tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies, complete all other documentation requirements, are transportation and personal expenses), and the given priority for limited funds. Those who complete Expected Family Contribution, which is the amount the requirements later are considered only for Federal student and his/her family contribute as determined by Direct Loan programs, Federal Pell Grants, and Federal the FAFSA. Iraq and Afghanistan Services Grants. For more information, contact the DCC Office of Financial Aid. If educational cost exceeds the family’s ability to contribute, need will exist, and every effort will be Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements made to provide adequate financial aid. To offer To receive Title IV financial aid each recipient must maximum assistance, awards often are made in the meet the following eligibility requirements: form of a financial aid “package” combining two or ⮚ Be enrolled/accepted for enrollment in a more different types of aid (grants, scholarships, degree or certificate program; employment, and/or loans). ⮚ Not be enrolled in elementary or secondary school; Applications are processed in the order in which they ⮚ Have a high school diploma or recognized are received. The Financial Aid Office reserves the right equivalent; to make the final determination regarding the type(s) ⮚ Be a citizen of the United States or be an and amount of aid awarded, based upon an evaluation eligible non-citizen; of the applicant’s eligibility for a particular type of aid ⮚ Maintain satisfactory academic progress; and upon the availability of funds under the various aid ⮚ Not be in default on a Title IV loan; programs. ⮚ Not owe a repayment of any Title IV grant; ⮚ Be registered with the Selective Service Financial Aid Enrollment Status/Aid Administration, if required; Eligibility ⮚ Not have borrowed in excess of loan limits; Financial Aid eligibility and awards are based on the ⮚ Have need, as defined by individual program student’s financial aid enrollment status on the census requirements (except for Direct Unsubsidized date for the term. The financial aid enrollment status and PLUS Loans); includes only aid-eligible credits. Please note the ⮚ Meet any other program-specific criteria. following: ⮚ Only coursework which is either required as a Verification regular part of the program of study or fulfills an Some students will be selected for the “Verification elective in the program of study is aid-eligible and Process” which requires the Financial Aid Office to can be included in the financial aid enrollment evaluate the accuracy of a student’s financial aid status; application. These students may be required to submit ⮚ Only a prerequisite course that is ALSO a required IRS Tax Return Transcripts and other documents to course for the program of study is aid-eligible; verify the information on their application. If a student is selected, the student will be advised by our third-

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⮚ Up to 30 attempted credits of required students are paid monthly, based on the timesheet developmental coursework is aid-eligible and can submitted by the student and the work supervisor. be included in the enrollment status; Loans may be canceled under certain conditions if ⮚ A passed course can be repeated one time and still the student no longer desires the debt. be included in the financial aid enrollment status. Subsequent repeats of a course that has been Grants passed cannot be included for aid purposes; The Federal Pell Grant program is designed to provide ⮚ Dropped courses and courses that the student undergraduate students with a foundation of financial never attended (NA grades) are not aid eligible and aid. The financial need of the student is determined by cannot be included in the financial aid enrollment a formula that has been developed by the U.S. Congress status. and is applied consistently to all applicants using the information reported on the FAFSA. The award is to be Financial Aid Portal used for education expenses, which include tuition, When the College receives your application, you can fees, room and board, books and supplies. The amount monitor your application status and download of Pell Grant a student receives depends on their required forms online in the student secure portal enrollment status. at DCC ”MyInfo”. The Financial Aid office will communicate your eligibility and awards via the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant portal, email, and/or U.S. mail. It is the student’s (FSEOG) is available on a limited basis to undergraduate responsibility to monitor the portal regularly for students with exceptional need for assistance (Pell updates, even after being awarded, and after Grant recipients must be given priority). grades have been assessed each semester. Federal Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant. Students who are not eligible for a Pell Grant but whose parent Payment to Student or guardian was a member of the U.S. Armed Forces All financial aid is awarded and will be applied toward and died as a result of service performed in Iraq or the student’s direct college costs of attendance (i.e., Afghanistan after September 11, 2001 may be able to tuition, fees, and residence hall room and board receive this grant. Students must be under 24 years of charges). Aid is disbursed prior to the seventh (7th) age or enrolled in college at least part-time at the time classroom day of each semester to students who have: of the parent’s or guardian’s death. ⮚ Accepted their aid; ⮚ Submitted all required documents and the Work Study Employment documents have been processed; Federal and State Work Study are financial aid programs ⮚ Have finalized their schedule bill via their “My that are funded by federal and state governments and Info” student account; awarded based on student financial need. These ⮚ Accepted student charges in “MyInfo”; programs are awarded as a part of the total aid package ⮚ Accepted the terms and conditions in “MyInfo” to students who will be enrolled at least half-time for Financial Aid. federal and full-time for state. Eligible students may

work up to 10 hours per week in an on-campus or off- If there is a balance due on these direct charges campus job. Off-campus, work-study jobs are limited to after scholarships, grants, and loan assistance have community service employment. been applied, the student will be responsible to pay the amount due to the College or set up the necessary deferred payment plan, should the Loans student be eligible. All federal/state financial Federal Direct Subsidized Loan is a low interest loan assistance and most scholarships will be disbursed made by the United States Department of Education to in equal installments for each semester. Work-study students attending college at least half-time. Federal

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Direct Loan applicants must show financial need in currently enrolled student may obtain applications from order to qualify and this requires completion of a the Financial Aid Office or download the application. financial aid application. A maximum of $3,500 for freshman and $4,500 for sophomore year may be State Vocational Rehabilitation borrowed and must be repaid within 10 years of leaving Service: Students with certain disabilities may qualify school. for educational assistance through the Montana Department of Social and Rehabilitation Service. Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan is a low interest loan Contact that office for more information. that is made by the United States Department of Education to students attending school at least half- Tribal Grants: These funds are available to many Native time. Students who may not be eligible for any or all of American students who are enrolled in a full-time the Federal Direct Loan may apply for assistance course of study. The award limits are based on the through the Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan. Interest student’s need and the availability of funds. Further will not be deferred while the student is attending information may be obtained by contacting the college; therefore, the student must pay that interest student’s tribal office or the tribal higher education while in college. Students must apply for financial aid office. and meet all other general financial aid eligibility criteria. A maximum of $2,000 for dependent and Waivers of Tuition: Tuition waivers are available for $6,000 for independent students. eligible veterans, senior citizens, faculty and staff, high school honor students, athletes, art and music students Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan is a fixed interest, who display great talent. unsubsidized loan made to parents of dependent students. Parents may borrow the cost of college Satisfactory Academic Progress attendance minus other financial aid. Federal Direct PLUS borrowers generally must begin repaying both Requirements for Federal Financial Aid principal and interest within 60 days after the loan is Federal regulations require all students who receive fully disbursed or delayed at borrower’s option. financial aid to maintain satisfactory academic progress Interested parents should contact the Financial Aid toward an eligible degree or certificate by meeting GPA Office. PLUS is based on credit, so not all parents will be and completion requirements. Students who wish to be eligible. For students whose parents were denied the considered for financial aid at DCC must maintain PLUS additional unsubsidized loan money loan, money satisfactory progress in their selected course of study by is available. The maximum additional is $4000 for the meeting the following requirements: year. ⮚ 2.0 cumulative GPA; ⮚ 67% cumulative pace; All student borrowers of Perkins or Direct loans are ⮚ Timely progression toward degree completion; required, by law, to participate in entrance counseling the number of credits attempted are within prior to receiving their first disbursement from a loan. 150% of the number of credits required for They are also required to participate in exit counseling program completion. upon leaving the institution or dropping below half time enrollment. Information is available in the Financial Aid Each student receiving financial assistance is Office. directed to the DCC website at www.dawson.edu/future/ financial-aid/satisfactory- Other Financial Aid Programs academic-progress for a detailed explanation of the satisfactory Academic Progress Standards. This Scholarships: Dawson Community College makes many information is also available in the Financial Aid scholarships available to students. The duration of Office and in the Student Handbook. assistance, scholarship amounts, requirements and criteria for each scholarship varies. Any prospective or

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The Financial Aid Office evaluates student academic progress at the end of each semester. The preceding information does not reflect the entire policy and is intended to provide a brief overview only. Students receiving financial aid should understand the provisions of this policy; it is assumed that the student will fulfill all responsibilities in this regard.

Senior Citizen Gold Card The Senior Citizen Gold Card provides opportunities for senior citizens to participate in College classes, activities, and events. Citizens who are at least 60 years of age and reside in the Dawson Community College service area are eligible for the following: ➢ tuition waivers for college courses (fees apply and minimum class enrollment and space availability must be met before the College will honor Gold Card registrations); ➢ free admittance to regular athletic functions; ➢ Cancellation policies still apply. Gold Card registrations exclude: ➢ Non-credit workshops; ➢ Enterprise and/or self-supporting activities/events; ➢ DCCOnline courses; ➢ Mandatory fees, course/materials fees, and lab fees. Senior citizens who would like a Gold Card are encouraged to contact the President’s Office at (406) 377-9401 for an application. Once eligibility has been verified, a lifetime Gold Card will be issued.

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Student Affairs or most, of the required course materials for an affordable price. For more information go to The division of Student Affairs exists to create and www.dawson.edu/current-students/academic- sustain an engaged, healthy and safe learning environment that promotes leadership by building a resources/cengage-unlimited.hmtl sense of community and providing support for students. Students have access to a wide range of social options Book Refunds and essential resources. The residential halls, food Books will be refunded at 100% of the purchase service, campus store and coffee shop are some of the price if the following criteria is met: resources that offer a sense of belonging. We challenge ⮚ Full refunds are given only during the first week and support our students to become responsible, of the semester; engaged citizens of the campus, our community and ⮚ Student must have a receipt; their future communities. ⮚ New books must be in absolutely new condition, free from all marks or writing, for a Student Affairs staff are trained to give students full refund. If shrink-wrapped books have been support in a variety of ways to enhance their personal opened, they are no longer considered new. and professional preparation for a successful future. Digital books/pass-codes that have been Information about services and programs is available in opened cannot be returned; Main Hall. ⮚ A new book that is marked is considered to be a used book and will be refunded at 50% of retail value. Your name in a book automatically makes Buc’s Brew Coffee Shop it a used book. ⮚ Refunds cannot be issued for workbooks or lab Students can purchase gourmet coffees, teas, books that have been written in. smoothies and protein drinks at Buc’s Brew Coffee Shop. Located in the Student Center in Main Hall within Book Buy Back Policy Food Service. Gift certificates and punch cards are The campus store has a Book Buy Back during finals available for purchase. week (receipt is required). The status of a book for buy back is established by the faculty and the campus store. Campus Store Books are bought back at 50 percent of the purchase The Dawson Community College Campus Store serves price. The campus store is not able to purchase a book our campus and community by providing a friendly if: atmosphere with excellent customer service while ⮚ It will not be used again at DCC; offering textbooks and supplies that cater to the ⮚ It is superseded by a new edition; educational needs of the student. In addition, ⮚ The book is in poor condition; customers will find DCC apparel, Made in Montana ⮚ It contains writing in ink. Highlighting is products, art supplies, and gifts. The Campus Store can acceptable but ink is not; be found in the Student Center in Main Hall. ⮚ Pencil marks are not erased; ⮚ Digital content has been opened. Cengage Unlimited One subscription. One price. Limitless learning. DCC partners with Cengage Unlimited to Food Service provide accessible and affordable textbooks Dawson Community College offers a wide variety of and learning materials to all students via a food options, great service, and a quality dining digital book subscription. Students enrolled in a experience to students, employees, and visitors. The Cengage Unlimited book subscription program café is located in the Student Center in Main Hall. The enjoy electronic access from any devise to all, offerings, Monday through Friday, are three meals a day

20 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______and Saturday one meal in a buffet style atmosphere. made for students who meet one of the following Dawson Community College offers two meal plans to circumstances: meet the varied needs of our students. Students living ⮚ Reside with parent(s) or legal guardian; in campus housing are required to purchase a meal ⮚ Married students or students with dependents; plan. For information regarding food service and ⮚ Registered for eleven or fewer credit hours; catering options or prices call the Main Office at (406) ⮚ Over 21 years of age; 377-9400 or email [email protected] ⮚ Transfer student with 30 credits or more; ⮚ Non-degree seeking (under 12 credits); ⮚ Have a particular hardship or other extenuating circumstance that compels an exemption. Campus Housing Our students enjoy living on-campus in apartment-style Requests for housing residency exemption must be housing. Each apartment has two-bedrooms written and accompanied by supporting accommodating up to six students, a kitchen/dining documentation and submitted to the Housing area, living room, bathroom, and storage space. These Office. Students are not released from the residency accommodations offer a more independent living requirement until they receive official notification environment for residents. The housing complex from the Director of Housing. facilities include laundry rooms, study area, computer/printer, TV lounge, mail service, vending All full-time students who have completed 30 or more machines, a pool table, and a ping-pong table. The credits may voluntarily apply for housing in the Student housing complex is staffed with residence life staff who Living Complex on a semester basis. Students may are trained to assist in problem solving, housing request an exemption by filling out the Housing situations, and plan social, cultural and educational Requirement Exemption Request for with appropriate programming for the residents. supporting documentation, which may be requested by contacting [email protected] or calling the Housing Students are encouraged to apply for housing office at (406) 377-9445. immediately after being admitted to DCC. Students will not be eligible to participate in the room assignment Occupancy of Campus Housing process until they have been officially accepted, Occupancy of campus housing is a privilege that is completed the housing application and paid the non- extended to full-time (12 credits) students of DCC. refundable housing application fee ($150). Continuation of this privilege is dependent upon

reasonable and satisfactory personal conduct and Housing is to be paid at the beginning of the semester proper care of the unit to which the student is assigned. following the fee schedule. Students living on-campus The college reserves the right to refuse housing to are required to purchase a meal plan. Once a student anyone in order to ensure the health and safety of all has claimed the reservation by checking into the unit, residents. the student is financially obligated for the remainder of the semester. No deduction is made for late arrival at Each unit is partially furnished and may include: the beginning of the semester or for early departure at telephone, TV cable services, computer internet access, the end of the semester. Charges are subject to change four extra-length (36 x 80 inch) single/bunk beds with with reasonable notice. mattresses, window blinds, four desks with chairs, four

wardrobes/closet space, a mirror, dining table and four Housing Residency Requirement chairs/stools, stove, and refrigerator. Furnishings and All students who have completed fewer than 30 total fixtures belonging to the Student Living Complex are not credit hours of coursework or receiving a scholarship permitted to leave the unit. directly from DCC (i.e., tuition waivers, books), are required to live in the residence halls. Exceptions are

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The residents of the complex may provide other materials. Interlibrary loan provides additional access to common room furnishings, such as microwaves and the world’s knowledge. additional furniture. No additional beds or mattresses are permitted. The residents must provide bedding, Access to the library’s catalog and electronic resources bath linens, kitchen utensils, dishes and personal items. is available (on and off campus) through the library Roommates are urged to avoid duplication of small website. The online catalog provides quick and efficient appliances, stereos, etc., when possible. Pets are not access to library materials, not only at DCC but also at a allowed in the complex. Please refer to the Student number of other Montana College and university Housing Handbook for the approved list of items to libraries. Cooperation with other Glendive libraries are bring and what not to bring. emphasized in order to offer a wide variety of materials and services to area library users. Specific opening and closing dates for residence halls will be sent to the students along with their room The library is open Monday-Friday with some evening assignments. All conditions of the housing rental and weekend hours. Summer and holiday hours vary agreement are stated in the Residence Life Manual. and will be posted on the library’s website. Please make accommodations with the Housing Director to remain on campus over Thanksgiving, Student Organizations and Clubs Christmas, and Spring break. An additional contract is available for summer housing through the Director of Associated Student Body (ASB) of DCC Housings’ Office. All full-time students of the College are members of the Associated Student Body of Dawson Community College. A Student Senate, elected as representatives of

Health Insurance the freshman and sophomore classes, acts as a Health insurance is available to students through area governing board for the ASB. The Senate plans insurance agents or may be available through parent(s) recreation and social activities for students and or legal guardian(s). participates with the faculty and the community in planning other college and community events. The Library Senate also participates in DCC governance. A portion of The Jane Carey Memorial Library is located in the Main student fees paid each semester is used by ASB for Hall of the college and provides a spectacular view of activities. the Yellowstone River Valley and the city of Glendive. Library services and resources include research and As the number of students at the College grows and as instructional assistance, an extensive collection their interests diversify, new clubs and societies are formed on campus. Students or groups wishing to supplemented by interlibrary loan and consortia discuss the possibility of organizing a club or society partnerships, desktop computers, printing and scanning should contact the office of the ASB body for club equipment, individual or group study rooms and tables, application and approval. Such new organizations will and comfort seating. be subject to the approval of the student governing The Library collection supports DCC curriculum by body. providing access to a wide variety of information resources. The print collection includes approximately Art Club 20,000 book volumes and 35 periodicals. The electronic The goal of the Art Club is to support and enrich the collection includes 58 subject-specific and artistic life of its members and the community at large through creativity and initiative, with art related interdisciplinary databases, reference resources, and activities and events such as workshops, exhibits, eBooks. In addition, the library has state documents, fundraisers, and community service. All DCC students microfilm, microfiche, and a collection of audiovisual interested in art are welcome to participate.

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Collegiate Young Farmers and Ranchers The Dawson Community College Chapter of the Collegiate Young Farmers and Ranchers is a club that National Association for Music Education (NAfME) furthers communication among individuals with interest promotes the advancement of music education. It is a in agricultural issues. It educates college students about voluntary, nonprofit organization representing all the work of an agricultural organization, provides phases of music education in schools, colleges, college students experience with local, state, and universities and teacher education institutions. national government through active participation in Students involved in music and wishing to promote legislative activities, and promotes the profession of music are encouraged to join. agriculturally related occupations. Phi Theta Kappa Dawson FFA Alumni Chapter Phi Theta Kappa, International Honor Society of the FFA stands for Future Farmers of America. These letters Two-Year College, is recognized by the American are part of history and heritage that will never change. Association of Community Colleges as the official honor However, FFA is not just for students who want to be society for two-year colleges. Its purpose is to recognize production farmers; FFA also welcomes members who and encourage scholarship among associate degree aspire to careers as teachers, doctors, scientists, students having at least a 3.50 GPA. Phi Theta Kappa business owners and more. Today, the national FFA provides the intellectual climate for exchange of ideas organization remains committed to the individual and ideals, lively fellowship, development of leadership student, providing a path to achievement in premier and stimulation of interest in continuing academic leadership, personal growth and career success through excellence. Alpha Xi Epsilon, the DCC chapter of Phi agricultural education. FFA alumni also assist at FFA Theta Kappa, was chartered in 1988. camps, conferences, the National FFA Convention & Expo and other personal development programs. Through their commitment to FFA and agricultural education, FFA alumni help guide the students in their communities down the path to success. Future Farmers of America are future farmers as well as future biologists, future chemists, future veterinarians, future engineers and future entrepreneurs of America.

Dawson Intervarsity Christian Fellowship A part of a nationwide international student organization of college and university campuses, this group is concerned with presenting Christianity as an important part of college and university life. Meetings are informal and infused with music and interaction. Dawson Intervarsity Christian Fellowship is open to all students with any or no religious background.

Music Club The goal of the Music Club is to make a notable difference in the programs and social and extracurricular activities throughout DCC. Participation is open to all students involved in any aspect of the Music Department.

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⮚ You must be a resident of Montana to take the Academic Affairs HiSET exam at a test center in Montana. ⮚ You must provide identification on test day at The College provides quality curriculum and instruction the HiSET test center. A valid driver’s license, through multiple learning pathways expanding passport, military ID, or other form of opportunities in education adaptive to the needs of a government-issued (national or foreign) changing student body. At DCC, you will receive the identification that shows name, address, date of attention you deserve from qualified faculty. Working birth, signature and photograph are acceptable with faculty and staff, students will earn a transfer forms of identification. degree with credits towards seamless transfer or a ⮚ Additional information and requirements are terminal degree to prepare to enter the workforce. available at this website: www.hiset.ets.org/requirements/mt

Note: There is a $15 proctor fee to take Hi-Set. Academic Support Services

Adult Education Mid-Rivers Academic Support Center The Adult Career and Education Center offers free (tutoring services) individualized instruction in reading, English, and The Academic Support Center is open to all students mathematics at the pre-college level. The program is who may need help with their academic subjects. grant funded and free to all 16 years of age and up. Tutors are available, at no charge, to meet the needs of Open five days per week, with flexible hours upon students. Other areas of need are handled through peer request, tutors strive to meet the varied needs of clients tutoring. Students may make appointments or drop-in as they attain their HiSET/GED, transition to college or for services. The Academic Support Center facilities are technical programs, and improve their employment located adjacent to the library and include study areas prospects by refining job skills while receiving career and private testing rooms. coaching using the Montana Career Information System (MCIS). For more information, contact the Adult Career and Education Center at (406) 377-9448. Co-curricular Activities Dawson Community College welcomes students of all ages, backgrounds and needs. The College facilities and High School Equivalency (HiSET organizations offer a wide range of student Testing) opportunities for a full college experience. Students Dawson Community College is authorized by the may participate in intercollegiate athletics, intramural Montana Department of Public Instruction to activities, theater, art, and student organizations. administer the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET). To take the exam in the state of Montana, you must meet the following eligibility requirements: Intercollegiate Athletics ⮚ You must be at least 16 years of age, and The Dawson Community College Athletic Department cannot be enrolled in high school. Note: if you provides student-athletes with opportunities to excel in are 16, 17 or 18 years of age, there are intercollegiate athletic competition within an additional requirements and policies that apply. educational environment. The department promotes If you are 19 or older, you do not have any physical fitness, intellectual development, social additional age-related policies or requirements; interaction and sportsmanship.

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DCC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Standards of Student Conduct Association (NJCAA). Men’s and Women’s Basketball With enrollment, the student accepts both the rights and Cross Country compete at the NJCAA Division I level and responsibilities of DCC students. Accordingly, the while Baseball, Softball and Volleyball compete at the College expects that each student will abide by civil laws NJCAA Division II level. All six NJCAA sports are and college policies/regulations. Students neither members of Region XIII, which includes schools from surrender their civil rights as citizens nor are they given Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan and immunity or special consideration with reference to civil Wisconsin. They are also part of the Mon-Dak or criminal law. As members of the DCC community, Conference, which consists of two-year schools from students have the responsibility to study, to learn, and Montana and North Dakota. to conduct themselves with academic integrity in relation to the college, its mission, and its processes and Under the governing body of the National functions as an institution of higher learning. Students, Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA), the DCC as citizens, are expected to be familiar with and comply Rodeo team competes in the Big Sky Region, consisting with existing federal, state and city laws governing civil of two-year and four-year schools from Montana and and criminal behavior both on and off campus and Wyoming. Through the strength of the program, DCC during all DCC functions. has produced Regional and National Champions. Violations may result in disciplinary action by the Under the governing body of the National Junior College college in addition to any civil or criminal action. A Athletic Association of Esports (NJCAAe) and the student may be dropped from enrollment whenever, in National Athletic Conference of Esports (NACE), the DCC the opinion of the administration, their presence is not Esports team competes against collegiate Esports in harmony with the spirit of the college. programs all across the nation. Through this newly developed program, DCC hopes to compete at the It is assumed that any student who enrolls at DCC is national level in a number of competitive games like aware of the following expectations and responsibilities and that the student will always abide by those realistic Hearthstone, Valorant, Smash Bros, and many others. standards of achievement and citizenship that are The athletic programs at DCC compete for conducive to self-growth and to the well-being of the championships and pride themselves in serving the local college community. community in a variety of ways. Athletic contests at the college provide DCC students and members in the Student conduct regulations are published in the community great entertainment throughout the year student handbook, which is available on the DCC and help bring together students and community website. members as they cheer on their Buccaneers. Alcohol/Drug Policy Dawson Community College requires standards of Performing Arts conduct that prohibit the unlawful possession, use, and/or distribution of illegal and prescription drugs or Students may participate in band, choir, and/or alcohol by students and employees on institutional community theater productions. These activities property. No alcohol/illegal drugs will be allowed in any provide opportunities for the development of of the rooms at the DCC Living Complex or in any area performance skills and appreciation. These groups of the DCC Campus. Any violation will be subject to participate in many college and community functions. report to law enforcement authorities. For more

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Loss of Personal Articles report is available at The College does not accept responsibility for loss of or https://www.dawson.edu/about/campus- damage to personal articles in the event of theft or security.html/title/annual-campus-security-and-fire- natural disasters such as flood, fire, or wind. The College safety-report, through the Vice President of Academic shall not be liable for damages if the college’s and Student Affairs and the EEO Office. performance of its obligation is necessarily curtailed or suspended due to storm, flood, or other acts of nature; Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action fire, war, rebellion, scarcity of water, insurrection, riots, Dawson Community College is committed to equal strikes, pandemics or any other cause beyond the opportunity for all persons in all facets of community control of DCC. college operations. Our policy has been, and will Weapons/Ammunition continue to be, one of nondiscrimination, offering equal No person may carry or possess a weapon, regardless of opportunity to all students, employees, and applicants whether the person has a permit to carry a concealed for employment based on their demonstrated ability weapon, except as authorized by Board and College and competence without regard to such matters as Policy. “Weapon” means an instrument, article or race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran substance that is designed, used or likely to be used to status, marital or parental status, or disability. cause bodily harm or property damage. Weapons include the following items: firearms, including rifles, Students who feel that they have been unfairly treated shotguns, handguns; bowie, dirks and knives (other by the college with regards to policy, or disciplinary than kitchen knives) with blades 4 inches or longer, actions, have the right to request a hearing by an explosives, swords, nun chucks, throwing stars and appeals board within two school days of any action that other martial arts weapons, crossbows, compound is taken. This may include complaints of discrimination bows, recurve bows, long bows, pepper spray (except based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, for small, personal protection dispensers), BB guns, political belief, veteran status, marital or parental pellet guns, air soft rifle/gun, paintball guns, status, or existence of a disability. ammunition and non-functioning replicas that could be confused with actual firearms. Reasonable Disability Accommodation Dawson Community College will provide reasonable If a student has a weapon for classroom use, it is their accommodations for qualified students with disabilities responsibility to make arrangements ahead of time with pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of the instructor to store weapons. The college provides 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (Public Law class related weapons for classroom instruction and use 101-336) to ensure equal access to its programs. when applicable. Residents of residence halls may store Students with disabilities who request accommodations rifles, shotguns, crossbows, compound bows, recurve must: bows and long bows with field or broadhead points in a ⮚ Register with the Student Affairs office. It is the designated storage space. student’s responsibility to initiate the request for services. Students are encouraged to initiate Annual Crime Report the request for accommodations as soon as In November of 1990, the Student Right to Know Act possible. was signed into law. The Act mandates that institutions ⮚ Provide documentation of their disability from of higher education report and make available to both the appropriate medical or psychological current and prospective students and employees the professionals. Documentation must be current occurrences of specific crimes on campus. In addition to usually within the previous three years. the number of reported specified crimes, the institution Documentation must include a specific must report the number of arrests for liquor violations, diagnosis. Actual test scores must be provided. drug-abuse violations, and weapon violations. The A description of requested accommodations

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including the rationale for those of a sexual nature, including rape, sexual assault, sexual accommodations must be provided. battery, sexual coercion or other sexual misconduct. ⮚ Students requesting accommodations should notify their instructors of their disability as soon Sexual harassment of a student can deny or limit, on the as possible. Student Affairs personnel will assist basis of sex, the student's ability to participate in or to in this process if requested by the student. receive benefits, services, or opportunities in the ⮚ Requests for accommodations will be evaluated school's program. on an individual basis. If you believe you have been discriminated against Any student, faculty or staff member with questions or based on disability and/or need a reasonable concerns about sex discrimination or sexual harassment accommodation contact: or who believes that he or she has been the victim of  Katherine Carrier sex discrimination or sexual harassment may contact Dean of Academics/ADA Coordinator the Title IX Coordinator/EO Officer for assistance. The Dawson Community College Title IX Coordinator/EO Officer is available to discuss 300 College Drive options, explain college policies and procedures, and Glendive, MT 59330 provide education on relevant issues. Phone: (406) 377-9434 Email: [email protected] Title IX complaints involving student complainants and Location: Room 111 student respondents will be referred to the Title IX  Montana Human Rights Commission at (406) Coordinator/EO Officer for investigation and shall be 444-2884 or 1-800-542-0807, TTD (406) 444- subject to the Student Code of Conduct. Title IX 0532. complaints can also be given online at https://www.dawson.edu/about/title-ix.html/title/fcc- applications . All updates to the Title IX process can be Title IX of the Educational found at the same website https://www.dawson.edu/about/title-ix.html/title/fcc- Amendment of 1972 states: applications . Title IX and its implementing regulation, at 34 C.F.R. § 106.31 (a), provide that no person shall on the basis of The Title IX Coordinator/EO Officer for Dawson sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the Community College is: benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any academic, extracurricular, research, occupational Leslie Weldon training, or other education program or activity Dawson Community College operated by (the college). 300 College Drive Glendive MT 59330 This law has many applications such as providing Tel: (406) 377-9412 equitable educational opportunities to all students. E-mail: [email protected] Dawson Community College affirms the right of all Location: Room 111 Administration Building employees and students to work and study in an environment free from all forms of discrimination and DCC is committed to providing a climate of mutual harassment. respect and is opposed to every practice that denies human dignity or actions that infringe upon academic Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and personal freedom. prohibited by Title IX. Sexual harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment can Harassment Policy and Complaint include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual Procedures favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct Sexual harassment and/or intimidation are a violation

27 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______of federal and state laws. The State of Montana ⮚ Threats, whether or not a person has the prohibits retaliation against any employee or student intention of carrying out a threat, are a serious because he or she has filed a report of alleged matter with possible criminal implications; harassment. Disciplinary action will be taken when ⮚ Bullying. instances of harassment, intimidation, or retaliation occur. Reporting Anyone who knows someone or has been subject to Sexual Harassment is defined legally as unwelcome harassment or discrimination (including sexual sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other harassment, sexual assault, sexual coercion or gender- verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that based harassment) can and should report the incident. affects an individual’s education, employment or work performance. Examples, but not limited to, are: If an assault occurred: ⮚ Activity or comments that create a hostile, ⮚ Get to a safe place as soon as possible; intimidating or offensive environment; ⮚ Talk to someone you trust; ⮚ Harassment occurred in an extreme single ⮚ Preserve all the physical evidence; incident or from repeated actions; ⮚ Seek medical attention. ⮚ Unwelcomed comments or actions made either directly or indirectly for educational or A discrimination or harassment complaint may be employment benefits “Quid pro quo”; brought forth by any member of the college ⮚ Sexual assault is a particular type of sexual community; administrators, faculty members, staff harassment that includes physical sexual acts members, or students. Complaints will also be perpetrated against a person’s will including an addressed if you are not employed or attending DCC but individual who is incapable of giving consent due to believe some form of discrimination or harassment may alcohol or drugs use; have occurred. Contact: Title IX Coordinator/EO Officer ⮚ Non-consensual sexual contact; at (406) 377-9412. ⮚ Non-consensual sexual intercourse; ⮚ Sexual exploitation and misconduct; Other possible contacts to report violations: ⮚ The complainant and the Respondent may be of  An Academic Advisor; any sex and may need not be of a different sex.  Team Coach;  Residence Hall Director; Sexual Intimidation is defined as any unreasonable  Any employee; behavior, verbal or non-verbal, which has the effect of  Law Enforcement (911) or (406) 377-2364 subjecting members of either sex to humiliation, embarrassment or discomfort because of their sex. Although there is no specific time limit for reporting, we ⮚ Stalking or cyber stalking; encourage you to report to the Title IX Coordinator/EO ⮚ Electronic recording or distribution without Officer as soon as possible. Seeking help immediately is knowledge and consent of all parties involved; critical as you can have evidence collected and stored ⮚ Comments or actions referring to different without reporting the crime. In order to obtain essential sexual orientation; evidence, a forensic exam should be performed within ⮚ An act of power and control. 72 hours.

Other forms of Harassment may be defined as: Each complaint will be investigated to determine what ⮚ Messages which one can regard as irritating and occurred. DCC will take steps to protect the offensive, violent or non-violent in nature; complainant as deemed necessary during the pendency ⮚ A behavior which acts in flagrant disrespect for of the investigation and resolution process such as, but the well-being of others; not limited to; no-contact order, restriction of access to classroom by students, or the College grounds by non-

28 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______students or non-employees in certain circumstances. A ⮚ Less frightening; complainant may seek a Temporary Order of Protection ⮚ Confidentially is easier to maintain; (TOP) that will issue a “no contact” order from a court ⮚ Process may be educational for Respondent; of appropriate jurisdiction against the Respondent. ⮚ Question/statements of he said…she said and similar issues may not be addressed; Through the reporting process, the complainant has the ⮚ The complainant may play an active role in right to assistance or consultation by a friend or resolving the situation and thus may feel advocate. The College offers services to students empowered and less victimized; through Student Affairs personnel. The Student Affairs ⮚ Process provides several options for the staff will provide assistance and information on local complainant; resources available in a safe, supportive, and ⮚ The parties will not be required to deal directly confidential setting. with one another; ⮚ At any time, either the complainant or the Complaints shall be defined as any informal (oral) or Respondent may request that the informal formal (written) allegation. Allegations of sexual assault resolution process be terminated, in which case may not be resolved by an informal resolution process. the formal resolution process would begin. However, some harassment allegations may use an informal approach to resolve some cases involving the An informal complaint may involve the complainant, the following: Title IX Coordinator/EO Officer, the appropriate ⮚ The individual takes some steps which may stop administrator and the Respondent. Every effort should the behavior; be made to find an acceptable solution at the lowest ⮚ The school initiates some actions informal or possible management level. formal; Formal procedure. A written formal complaint will be Formal charges under the school’s sexual filed with the Title IX Coordinator/EO Officer. An harassment procedures can be filed by either the investigation will be conducted to determine the facts complainant or the institution against the of the incident. Written notice of the formal complaint Respondent at any time. (charges) and investigation will be provided concurrently to both parties. Both parties may respond Individual procedure is one option you can do as an in writing and through interviews to provide statements individual. If you feel comfortable doing so, confront and accounts of alleged conduct. Both parties may the Respondent or write a letter informing the present information & evidence, provide names of fact individual that his/her behavior is unwelcome, offensive or expert witnesses relevant to the investigation, and or inappropriate and must stop. Other things to do: submit to the investigator questions they would like keep notes, write down your feelings, list any witnesses asked of witnesses or parties; and available and etc. Documentation is strongly recommended; notify relevant witnesses will be interviewed by the your supervisor, advisor, coach, an instructor, or the Investigator(s). The Investigator(s) will share a copy of Title IX Coordinator/EO Officer for assistance with this all evidence obtained and a draft of the investigation or other procedures. report concurrently with both parties. At this time, each party is given a chance to inspect and respond to Informal procedure is aimed at stopping the behavior evidence and the report. A live hearing takes place rather than determining culpability or intent, with the before a determination is written. The hearing officer is assistance of the Title IX Coordinator/EO Officer. It responsible for rendering a written determination of simply provides an alternative method for getting responsibility & sanctions (if applicable) based only on sexual harassment to end, which is usually what statements & evidence of the parties & witnesses that recipients of harassment want. participated in the hearing. Either party may appeal the Why some choose informal procedures:

29 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______written determination or the College’s dismissal of a 5. All parties will be provided with the investigation formal complaint. status and updates after 30 days. 6. The standard of a preponderance of evidence will Individuals subjected to disciplinary action as the result be used (i.e., it is more likely than not that sexual of a report may file a grievance under the college harassment or violence occurred). grievance policy in the Student Handbook located under 7. Parties will be notified in writing of the the Student Conduct Code. investigation, outcome and discipline sanctions imposed. Reporting Procedures 8. Mediation may not be an option used to resolve The College encourages reporting of all incidents of complaints of sexual assault. sexual misconduct, and respects the choices that 9. Both parties will have the right to the same individuals make regarding the methods of reporting: appeal process. 10. Retaliation against any person reporting or 1. File a report participating in an investigation of sexual ⮚ Any campus employee informed of an harassment or sexual violence is prohibited. allegation of sexual violence involving a student must, and will, report it promptly to the Federal law requires the College to collect, publish, and Title IX Coordinator/EO Officer. distribute an annual security and crime report that ⮚ Reporting is not the same as pressing charges includes statistics concerning the incidence of sexual but an investigation is initiated. offense and other serious crimes occurring on campus ⮚ If the report involves a crime being committed, and on public property, in non-College buildings, or on the Coordinator will contact the local law non-College property. The reports do not include enforcement agency. At any time, the identifying information about survivors, but incidents complainant can report to the Glendive Police included within the reports require confirmation. The Department at (406) 377-2364 or crisis line at function of these reports is to increase awareness of the (406) 377-6074. extent of crime on campus and to foster the ⮚ If the evidence indicates that a threat of development of policies, procedures, and programs to continued violence exists, a public warning will prevent and report crime. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure be issued. The timely warning will be made of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Report is through a variety of resources that may include made available through the Vice President of Academic but is not limited to: email, phone, mail, and Student Affairs, DCC Website at website, DCC’s alert notification system, and https://www.dawson.edu/students/crime-report or local media. http://ope.ed.gov/security. 2. The complainant will be advised of the options and services available on campus or within the local community. 3. Complaints will be investigated to determined what occurred. ⮚ The college will conduct its own investigation and reserves the right to commence and/or complete its own investigation prior to the completion of any criminal investigation or criminal proceeding. The college investigation is independent of the Criminal Justice process. 4. All Parties will have an equal opportunity to present witnesses and other evidence for the investigation.

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 Dates of attendance Academic Policies  Full-time/Part-time status  Degrees and awards received Privacy and Release of Student  Major field(s) of studies  Class Education Records  Participation in officially recognized activities FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) was and sports enacted in 1974. It is a set of regulations that applies to  Most recent previous educational agency or those institutions, such as Dawson Community College, institution attended by the student that receive funding from the Department of Education.  Weight and height, if student is a member of an intercollegiate athletic team FERPA was written specifically for students and  Student photography and video images guarantees them the right to inspect and review their education records, the right to seek to amend FERPA allows DCC to release a student's directory education records, and the right to have some control information to anyone unless the student informs the over the disclosure of information from those education DCC Registrar that he or she does not wish directory records. information to be released.

Notification Regarding Release of Student Directory NO to Release of Directory Information Information If you do not wish to authorize the release of directory The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) information, you must inform the Registrar of this by of 1974 (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a federal completing a DCC Confidentiality Request form, which law that protects the privacy of student education can be obtained from the Registrar’s Office. You should records. "Education records" are "those records, files allow at least three business days for processing. documents, and other materials which 1) contain information directly related to a student; and 2) are When restricting information maintained by an educational institution. (20 U.S.C. § Students should be aware that restricting the release of 1232g(a)(4)(A); 34 CFR § 99.3). FERPA applies to all your directory information has other consequences. For schools that receive funds under an applicable program instance, a FERPA restriction makes it difficult or of the U.S. Department of Education. impossible for potential employers to verify your Generally speaking, FERPA allows DCC to disclose enrollment, or to verify the fact that you have earned a education records or personally identifiable information degree from DCC. DCC cannot notify your hometown from education records in the following circumstances: paper about awards and honors you receive, e.g., with the written consent of the student, if the President's Honors list, graduation list, etc. For this disclosure meets one of the statutory exemptions, or if reason alone, many students choose to remove their the disclosure is directory information and the student FERPA restriction. has not placed a hold on release of directory information. Change from NO to YES At any time after restricting the release of your directory information, you may change your mind and Dawson Community College defines the following choose to authorize DCC to release directory information as public (directory) information: information. You can grant such authorization at any time by going to the Registrar’s Office with a valid photo  Student's name identification.  Street address Notification of Students' Rights under FERPA  Email address (campus email)  Telephone number

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FERPA also affords students certain rights with respect proceeding or investigation conducted to their education records. These rights include: by DCC to an alleged victim of a crime. 4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. 1. The right to inspect and review the student's Department of Education concerning alleged education records within 45 days of the day failures by DCC to comply with the DCC receives a request for access. requirements of FERPA. The name and address 2. The right to request the amendment of the of the Office that administers FERPA is: student's education records that the student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or Family Policy Compliance Office otherwise in violation of the student's privacy U.S. Department of Education rights under FERPA. (This process cannot be 400 Maryland Avenue, SW used to challenge a grade.) Washington, DC 20202-5901 3. The right to provide written consent before DCC discloses personally identifiable information Institution-Wide Learning Outcomes from the student's education records, except that DCC will disclose the following information Students who graduate from Dawson Community without a student’s consent: College with an Associate’s Degree will be able to a. Compliance with a lawfully issued demonstrate knowledge attainment in six Institution- subpoena or judicial order. Wide Learning Outcomes. The learning outcomes b. Requests in connection with a student’s identified for each general education core align with application for financial aid. one or more of the Institution-Wide Learning c. Information submitted to accrediting Outcomes. DCC provides the opportunity for students organizations. to successfully complete courses, which incorporate d. To other agencies or institutions that knowledge in each of these areas for successful transfer have requested the records and in and to be prepared to enter the workforce. which the student seeks or intends to enroll or is already enrolled so long as Critical Thinking is the objective analysis and the disclosure is for purposes related to evaluation of issues, ideas, or assertions by collecting, the student’s enrollment or transfer. researching, and judging relevant data, artifacts, e. Requests by federal and state perspectives, and their sources to form a judgment. authorities and authorized third parties designated by federal and state Effective Communication comprises oral and written authorities to evaluate a federal or communication. Oral Communication is expression state supported education program; to designed to inform, instruct, persuade, or entertain the researchers performing certain types of receiver. Written Communication is the development studies; in connection with statewide and expression of a message through the written word. longitudinal data systems studies and Written communication involves working in multiple tracking. genres and styles, using relevant technologies, and f. In the case of emergencies, DCC may skillfully combines test, data and images to convey release information to appropriate information to the reader. persons in connection with an emergency, if the knowledge of such Cultural Competency is the attainment of a set of information is necessary to protect the cognitive, affective, and behavioral skills and health or safety of a student or other characteristics that support effective and appropriate persons. interaction in a variety of cultural contexts. g. To the extent otherwise permitted by law, the results of a disciplinary

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Scientific & Mathematical Proficiency in science ⮚ Integrity of the academic process requires that refers to the ability to use the body of knowledge and credit be given where credit is due. Accordingly, the scientific method to explain the natural world, it is a breach of academic integrity to present as identify questions, and to draw evidence-based one’s own work, the ideas, representation or conclusions. Mathematical proficiency is the ability to works of another, or to permit another to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to present one’s work without customary and solve a range of problems in everyday situations. proper acknowledgment of authorship. Building on a sound mastery of numeracy, the emphasis Students are expected to conduct themselves at is on process and activity, as well as knowledge. all times within permissible limits of assistance Mathematical competence involves to different as stated by the faculty. degrees, the ability and willingness to use mathematical ⮚ Some of the more common breaches of modes of thought (logical and spatial thinking) and academic integrity are as follows: unauthorized presentation (formulas, models, constructs, graphs, talking or moving about in class; heckling, charts). badgering, or ridiculing classmates or the instructor; disruptive neglect of personal Information Literacy is the ability to obtain and hygiene; disorderly, lewd, indecent, or obscene evaluate specific information to meet a wide range of conduct; discriminating remarks or actions; personal, political, social, and business needs. The use verbal abuse; threatening actions or words; of technology to store, organize, and access information dishonesty (i.e., plagiarism, cheating, etc.); is integral to this competency. willful disobedience of the instructor in the performance of their duties. Mastery of Emphasis Area Content comprises familiarity with a body of knowledge, which may include Consequences for Infractions a concentration or emphasis area and/or applied Each instructor will be responsible for determining understanding and skills related to specific program when the frequency, duration, or intensity of the objectives and outcomes developed at the program behavior is beginning to compromise the instructional level. environment. This determination allows for differences in instructor style and tolerance and the content and Student Academic Integrity context of each respective course. When an instructor judges a student to be violating these integrity Guidelines guidelines and informal correction methods have not The student is responsible for cooperating with the been effective, the instructor will follow this procedure: instructor in his/her efforts to create a classroom ⮚ The instructor will indicate to the student, environment that is conducive to the teaching/learning during class, that the behavior is unacceptable. process. In order to do this, the student must become ⮚ If the behavior persists, the instructor will an active participant in the process and maintain an discuss the problem with the student outside of attitude of respect toward the instructor and other the classroom. This discussion should include a students. Students must conduct themselves in an clear statement of what the instructor expects orderly and responsible fashion or they will not be and of what will happen if the behavior allowed to remain in the class. More specifically: continues. ⮚ Students should be prompt and regular in ⮚ If the behavior continues, the student may be attending classes, make appointments when asked to leave class. At this time, the instructor necessary to meet with faculty and keep such should notify the Dean of Academics, in writing. appointments, be well prepared for classes, and ⮚ The instructor may withdraw the student from submit required assignments in a timely the class, with concurrence of the Dean of manner. Academics and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. The attempted corrective

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actions should be documented by the instructor and/or the Dean of Academics, documenting and should accompany the withdrawal form. the problem and possible resolution(s). ⮚ If the disruptive behavior is occurring in other ⮚ If a resolution is not met within one week of the classes, or if it is of sufficient duration, intensity, advisor’s action/decision, the student/advisor or frequency, the Vice President of Academic may request a hearing with the Dean of and Student Affairs may impose a disciplinary Academics. This request must be in writing, suspension. documenting specifically the problem, the dates ⮚ If behavior continues, the student will attend a and results of attempts to reconcile the hearing with the President, the result of which problem, and the student’s desired resolution. may be expulsion. The Dean of Academics will then arrange a hearing with the student/advisor, instructor, Instructor Academic Integrity and any parties involved to determine a course of action. All efforts to complete this process Guidelines within one week of receiving the written appeal Individuals with teaching responsibilities present will be made. scholarship fairly, accurately, and objectively. Derivative ⮚ If the resolution is unsatisfactory, the student scholarship acknowledges the source of intellectual may request, again in writing, a hearing with property, and personal views, beliefs, and opinions are the Institutional Effectiveness Committee. The identified as such. The instructor retains the primary request should be forwarded to the Vice responsibility for establishing and maintaining an President of Academic and Student Affairs who effective teaching/learning relationship with and among will place the issue on the agenda of the next students. Institutional Effectiveness Committee meeting. The student will then be informed of the The instructor must assure classroom conditions are recommended final resolution by the such that they promote each student’s development, Committee members. but not at the expense of other students. More specifically, the instructor is responsible for establishing Academic Credits and implementing academic standards, establishing and Credit Hour maintaining communication, and enforcing behavioral DCC operates on a semester system and grants standards in the classroom that support these academic semester credit. One semester credit is equivalent to standards. approximately 45 hours of student involvement –

usually 15 hours of classroom contact and 30 hours of If a student feels that an instructor has been remiss in outside class studying, researching, reading, etc. honoring this responsibility, the student may utilize the Students are encouraged to remember this and should student grievance procedure to pursue resolution. work with their advisor to determine the appropriate credit load when enrolling in late-start or 6-week Student Grievance Procedure sessions. ⮚ The student should arrange a time to discuss In general, a class that meets one hour per week the specific problem with the course instructor throughout the semester yields one semester hour of within one week of the occurrence of the credit. Exceptions to this general rule include courses problem. with labs; these courses are adjusted on the semester ⮚ If the problem persists, the student should course schedules to reflect the proper meeting discuss the problem with his/her academic requirements. advisor. The advisor should take action within one week of being notified of the problem by discussing the problem with the instructor

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Classification of Students numbered 100 to 299. Generally, those identified as 100 to 199 are freshman level and those identified as ⮚ Full-time: students registered for 12 or more 200 to 299 are sophomore level. Some sub-100 courses credit hours per semester; are also taught. Students should select sub-100 courses ⮚ Part-time: students registered for fewer than 12 only on the recommendation of their advisor. These credit hours per semester; courses do not count toward your degree or total of ⮚ Freshman: students having fewer than 30 credits need to receive a degree. credits; ⮚ Sophomore: students having earned 30 or more credits. Online Courses Dawson Community College offers online courses Credit Load through two types of online delivery methods. Online delivery utilizes media rich virtual classrooms to deliver Students are encouraged to enroll in at least 15 credits the same instructional experience to students on and per semester to ensure timely progress toward their off campus. This tool allows online students to stream degree or certificate. However, DCC knows that video and share textbook or classroom notes presented students may have other commitments, responsibilities, during lecture and discussion. Dawson’s online delivery or demands on their schedule, and encourages students allows full interaction between students and instructors to consider these commitments and discuss their credit for the best possible learning opportunity. DCC employs load with their advisor. DCC Moodle and DCC Online platforms. Registration in 12 or more credits per semester is considered full-time enrollment. Registration in fewer Students may take online courses towards their DCC than 12 credit hours per semester is considered part- degree in the following areas: time enrollment for registration purposes. ⮚ Associate of Arts ⮚ Associate of Arts in Chemical Dependency Credit Overload Counseling Students wanting to take more than 21 credits in a ⮚ Associate of Science semester must have at least a 2.50 GPA and obtain ⮚ Associate of Applied Science in Business permission from their advisor and approval by the office Management of the Dean of Academics before being allowed to ⮚ Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice ⮚ Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood register. Education ⮚ Associate of Applied Science in Rural Auditing Courses Organization Employee Management A student who registers as an auditor attends class ⮚ Rural Organization Employee Management regularly. The student does not take the final Certificate examination, does not receive an achievement grade, ⮚ Human Resources Certificate and does not receive credit for the course. Students wishing to audit must meet all prerequisites required Accelerated Programs for the course and indicate their intention to audit at Academic work toward completion of a degree may be the time they register and pay for the course. Audited accelerated in certain areas under the following courses cannot be applied toward a degree or provisions. Students should initiate such requests by certificate and cannot be used to meet prerequisites. consulting first with their advisor. Curricula Advanced Placement Exams: DCC offers college-level transfer and vocational courses DCC credit may be granted for students who in a variety of disciplines. College-level classes are successfully complete Advanced Placement

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Examinations in approved courses. Scores must be examinations, which measure knowledge in a variety of mailed directly to the DCC Registrar from the College subject matter areas. Evaluation of the results Entrance Examination Board. A course will be posted as determines whether proficiency is equivalent to that advance placement with a grade of ‘S’ when the student which would be expected upon completion of a college has completed a minimum of 12 DCC credits. A level course in that subject. Credits will be posted after complete list of all equivalent courses for Advanced the student earns 12 credits at DCC. Credits earned Placement is available from the Registrar’s office. through CLEP apply toward graduation requirements. A satisfactory (S) grade is granted upon earning the International Baccalaureate: Dawson Community required examination score. Students should consult College recognizes IB achievement and grants college with the Admissions Office for information concerning credit for each Higher Level exam passed provided DCC registration, cost, administration, and standards. has received satisfactory scores from the International Baccalaureate Program, with an examination score of four or higher. Course Substitution: A course will be posted as advance placement with a Students may request a substitution for any stated grade of ‘S’ when the student has completed a course if they have previously completed a college minimum of 12 DCC credits. A complete list of all course in which the subject learning outcomes closely equivalent courses for International Baccalaureate is parallels that of the course for which they request the available from the Registrar’s office. substitution. All substitutions must be approved by the program director/instructor and the Dean of Academics. General Education and course equivalency credit is In no instance will a reduction be made in the number granted for a maximum of 15 credits. The Registrar will of credits required for any academic program. Forms provide students with an evaluation of their credits are available in the Registrar’s Office. upon receipt of official scores. If you do not see a specific IB exam on our list and would like it evaluated for credit, please contact the Registrar at CTE Course Waiver: [email protected] or (406) 377-9404. A required program (CTE) course may be waived if the student has previously completed equivalent work. All waivers must be approved by the appropriate program Challenging Courses: director and the Dean of Academics. General education Any course is eligible to be challenged. Prior to core requirements cannot be waived. In no instance will challenging a course, a “request to challenge” form college credit be given for a waiver. Forms are available must be completed with the approval of the faculty in the Dean of Academics Office. member and Dean of Academics. Any course previously taken as an audit course or as a credit course may not be challenged for credit. Experiential Learning: Dawson Community College recognizes learning acquired outside of the traditional classroom setting College-Level Examination Program and follows NWCCU Standard 2.C.7 for granting of experiential credit. Documentation submitted by the (CLEP): student for accomplishments on the job, through DCC recognizes the vast differences in background and volunteer work, or through training, workshops and preparation of individuals who are preparing to enter seminars based on time in service, job description, college. DCC utilizes the College Level Examination supervisor’s evaluation, relationship to the curriculum Program (CLEP). The purpose of this program is to allow and credit recommendations from the American Council students and prospective students to take on Education (ACE) may be reviewed and considered for

36 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______credit. Experiential learning credit granted by another has cheated or claimed the work of someone else as institution may not be accepted for transfer to DCC. In his/her own, may take disciplinary steps as outlined addition, experiential learning credits granted by DCC under Academic Integrity Guidelines. This may include, may or may not transfer to other institutions. but not be limited to, giving a failing grade or referring the student to others for further discipline. Students seeking experiential learning credits must complete twelve (12) semester credits with a minimum Class Attendance Policy GPA of 2.00 at Dawson Community College. Upon Dawson Community College supports the philosophy completion of the credit requirement, students should that learning is optimal when students attend classes work with their academic advisor to complete an regularly and participate in the learning environment “Experiential Learning Request” form. The appropriate through interaction with colleagues and instructors. DCC Program Director and/or instructor will make a Therefore, the student is responsible for maintaining recommendation whether to grant experiential learning regular attendance in registered classes. Approved credit (and the number of credits as applicable) to the absences due to college-sponsored activities are Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. The excused. Absences due to serious illness or strictly Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs makes unavoidable circumstances may be excused if the the final decision on whether the experiential learning instructor is completely satisfied as to the cause. An credits are granted and, if so, how many credits are excused absence does not, under any circumstances, awarded. relieve the student of the responsibility for completing

the course work to the satisfaction of the instructor. Credit for prior experiential learning may constitute no more than 25% of the credits needed for a degree and/or certificate. Credits will only be granted to Changing Course Registration students enrolled in the semester during which an Students may make changes to their course schedules “Experiential Learning Request” form is submitted. after they have registered for classes. They should meet Approved credits will be posted on a student’s with their academic advisor to discuss the changes as transcript with a grade of satisfactory (S) and denoted they pertain to graduation requirements and potential as credit for experiential learning. transfer issues. Changes to course schedules may be completed within the time frames published in the Video/Audio Recording academic calendar. Please refer to the Academic Affairs section of the catalog for information regarding the Students must obtain the instructor’s advance College’s Drop/Add Policy. permission before recording any classroom lectures/presentations. This permission will include specifications of what may be recorded, how it may be Adding a Course used, and for how long. This “intellectual property” Students may add a class up through the 8th policy has been adopted to protect the integrity of instructional day of the fall and spring semesters. these presentations. Instructors may record any of their Workshops, short-courses (including summer courses) classroom lectures or presentations without permission and other nontraditional courses may be added within from students present. the first 10% (approximately) of the course, subject to approval by the instructor. A student seeking to add a Academic Integrity course that results in a course load of 21 or more semester credits requires the approval of the Vice Students at Dawson Community College are expected to President of Academic and Student Affairs. do their own work and in their own words and with their own ideas. If they quote or paraphrase the words of others, they are expected to indicate whom it is they are paraphrasing. An instructor, who believes a student

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Dropping a Course Fresh Start Policy (Academic Students may drop a class for a refund based on the Bankruptcy) Refund Policy. A course that has been dropped within The Fresh Start option is a one-time opportunity for this time frame will not appear on a student’s DCC students to begin a new cumulative (or Fresh Start) transcript. Students are strongly encouraged to work GPA. This allows students to “bankrupt” previous with their academic advisor as dropping a class may coursework they have completed at DCC in which they impact progress toward a degree/certificate, received poor grades. Although the bankrupted enrollment status and financial aid status. coursework will remain on the student’s academic ⮚ Fifteen (15) Week Fall and Spring Semesters: record, the credits and grades will not be carried Through the eight (8th) day of classes forward into the student’s cumulative GPA. Students ⮚ Ten (10) Week Fall and Spring Sessions: Through the should note that all previous DCC grades and credits will fifth (5th) day of classes be excluded and will not be used to fulfill any degree ⮚ Six (6) Week Fall and Spring Sessions: requirements when the Fresh Start option is chosen. To Through the third (3rd) day of classes be eligible for the Fresh Start option, students: ⮚ Sessions Less Than Six (6) Weeks in Length: Through ⮚ Must not be enrolled in any institution of higher ten (10) percent of class days that have occurred education for a minimum of five years, and; ⮚ Refunds for Summer Term: First (1st) through ⮚ Will be placed on academic probation when third (3rd) day of classes returning to college, and;

⮚ Must complete 15 credits in residence with at least a GPA of 2.50 upon their return to DCC, Withdrawing From a Course and; Students may withdraw from a course on any class day ⮚ Must apply for the Fresh Start option within one during the regular class semester, but not after finals calendar year after returning to DCC, and during have commenced. Please refer to the academic the semester following that in which the calendar for specific withdrawal dates. If the withdraw student meets the eligibility requirements; takes place on or before the last date to withdraw, ⮚ Students wishing to petition for a Fresh Start students will be receiving a “W” grade. If the withdraw GPA should contact the Registrar. takes place after the last date to withdraw, students will be receiving a “WF” grade. A “W” grade has no grade point average (GPA) value and will not change the student’s previous cumulative GPA. A “WF” grade will be calculated within the GPA in the same manner as an “F”.

Students wanting to withdraw from all courses must complete a “Withdrawal Form” and submit it to the Registrar’s Office.

Administrative Withdrawal DCC reserves the right to perform an administrative withdrawal for students who fail to attend classes or have extenuating circumstances. Students should not rely on an administrative withdrawal, but rather are expected to take the initiative to complete the required procedure to drop a course.

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Grades/Grading Policy S/U A student’s evaluation is based upon grades. Grade reports are issued after each semester, providing the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory student’s credentials and financial obligations to the college are fulfilled. The grading system values (A S = Satisfactory (C- or better), through F), as established by the Montana Board of U = Unsatisfactory (D+ or less). S/U Regents, are listed below. grade option may be given for physical A Excellent education activity courses, extension classes, seminars, and workshops. S/U A – 3.7 is mandatory for work and field B + 3.3 internships.

B Above Average B – 2.7 The instructor for the course selects the grading option as outlined in the course syllabus, and C + 2.3 utilizes it for the entire class and term.

C Average Note: A course that is used to satisfy the prerequisites C – 1.7 or required courses in an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science or a Certificate of D + 1.3 Applied Science must be passed with a “C-” or better. A D 1.0 course that is used to satisfy a general education program must be passed with a “C-” or better. D – Minimum Achievement (Montana Board of Regents Policy 301.5.3).

F Failure to Meet Course Standards The Grade Point Average (GPA) is computed by dividing W the total grade points by the number of credits Withdrawal (given pursuant to drop/add attempted. Grades of S, U, W, I and N/Audit are not policy) included in calculating the GPA. WF After the last day to withdraw and is Grade Changes included in GPA as “F” Students questioning a grade received on their official I transcript must contact the instructor before the completion of the following term. Grade changes are not allowed after one semester has elapsed except in Incomplete (given pursuant to unusual circumstances. Student appeals must go

incomplete policy). The work must be through the Vice President of Academic and Student completed by the following regular Affairs. semester. A permanent grade of A-F or

S/U will then be assigned Incomplete (“I”) Grades N Students are expected to complete the coursework for No credit is earned. Audit must be a class during the time designated. Occasionally, declared at time of registration. circumstances prevent timely completion and the student may request extra time to finish the work. A form to apply for such an extension is available from the Registrar. The student, the instructor, and the Vice

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President of Academic and Student Affairs must sign first and second attempts, respectively. Students this form. receiving financial aid should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating a course. In all cases, an “I” is given at the discretion of the instructor with the concurrence of the Vice President of Note: A course that is used to satisfy the prerequisites Academic and Student Affairs following these or required courses in an Associate of Arts, Associate of guidelines: Science, Associate of Applied Science or a Certificate of ⮚ The student has been in attendance, is doing Applied Science must be passed with a C- or better. A passing work (C- or better), and has completed course that is used to satisfy a general education a minimum of 75% of the course. program must be passed with a C- or better. ⮚ For reasons beyond the student’s control, and which are acceptable to the instructor, the Scholastic Honors student has been unable to complete the Students who carry a full load (12 or more semester requirements of the course on time. In certain hours) of work graded with grade points and who earn a cases, the Vice President of Academic and G.P.A. of a 3.5 or higher for the semester will be placed Student Affairs may be requested to certify on the Presidential Honor List. personal hardship cases.

⮚ The instructor must set the conditions for the Those students who have a G.P.A. of at least 3.25 and removal of the incomplete on an “application less than 3.50 are given honorable mention. Names of for incomplete” form, which is provided by the students with “I” (incomplete) grades for the semester Registrar. When completed by the instructor will not be placed on these lists. and signed by the instructor and the student, this form must be filed with the Registrar. ⮚ The instructor determines the deadline for a Graduation student to fulfill the requirements outlined in Students who are eligible for degrees or certificates the “application for incomplete” form (not to must file an application in the Registrar’s office during exceed the last day of the following semester). the semester preceding the semester in which they ⮚ A grade of “incomplete” that is not made up in expect to graduate. Graduation fee must be paid before the prescribed time will automatically become the end of the semester in which you graduate. an “F”. An accumulative G.P.A. of 2.00 is needed to graduate. A Methods of Determining Credit student may graduate by fulfilling requirements for a Course credit is based on semester hours. One semester certificate or degree in any DCC catalog under which the hour of credit usually represents 50 minutes of class student has been enrolled as a full-time student during time per week for a semester. Some courses with the five years prior to graduation. The catalog in effect laboratory sessions meet for longer periods of time per at the time of matriculation will be used unless semester hour of credit. otherwise specified by the student.

A student who completes all of the degree Repeating Courses requirements and has at least a 3.5 to 3.74 overall Any course at DCC may be repeated. Only the most G.P.A. will graduate from DCC with Honors; students recent grade and credits earned for a course toward with a G.P.A. of 3.75-4.00 will graduate with High cumulative GPA calculations and graduation Honors. requirements is used. This applies for all grades including a lower grade than previous attempts. Catalog Repeated courses are denoted on a student’s transcript with the use of “I” Included and “E” Excluded for the A student may graduate under the degree/certificate curriculum in any one DCC catalog under which she/he

40 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______has been enrolled as a full-time student during the five accounts. Students have the right to discuss the matter (5) years prior to graduation. The catalog in effect at the with the business office personnel to resolve any time of matriculation will be used unless otherwise disputes. specified by the student (per the graduation application). Students who are not enrolled at DCC for twelve (12) continuous months must use the catalog in Montana Board of Regents of Higher effect at the time they return to school. Education Transfer Policy The Montana University System (MUS) is committed to Scholastic Probation/Suspension facilitating the ease of undergraduate student transfer to its campuses, particularly in the area of general A student whose grade point average is 1.75 or below in education. Therefore, all campuses of the MUS will any given semester will be placed on scholastic recognize the integrity of general education programs probation. This student must then consult with their and courses offered by units of the MUS, Montana’s advisor before being allowed to register for more than three publicly supported community colleges, the seven 12 credits. A student whose cumulative GPA remains tribal colleges, and regionally accredited independent below 2.00 after the probation semester may be colleges in the state of Montana. All campuses in the suspended from school and one full semester of non- MUS shall also recognize the integrity and enrollment may be required. transferability of the MUS transferable core. Tests All tests, including final examinations, which are Campus General Education Programs: counted as part of the instructional calendar, should be An undergraduate student who has completed the taken at the designated time. In emergency cases, the lower division coursework in an approved general instructor’s approval is required before the student is education program at one of the institutions noted released of exam responsibility. above, and who transfers to another of those institutions, cannot be required to take additional Transfer of Credits general education coursework at the lower division The student who wishes to transfer credits to another level. institution should be aware of the transfer institution’s The student may be required to take additional requirements. Although students receive academic coursework at the upper division level that is part of an advising, the student must assume the responsibility for approved general education program at the new knowing the requirements of the college to which the campus. student will transfer. The MUS Transferable Core:

An undergraduate student who has completed courses Colleges and universities vary in their policies regarding identified as part of the MUS transferable core what courses may be credited toward advanced hereafter referred to as the MUS core, will be governed standing. Dawson Community College has every by the following rules. assurance from the units of the Montana University ⮚ If the student has completed the entire 30-credit System that courses that were properly selected and MUS core, following the operating rules approved credits that were earned will be accepted. by the Montana Board of Regents and transfers to another unit in the MUS, the student cannot be Official transcripts of credits earned at DCC will be sent required to take additional general education to other institutions only upon the written request of courses at the lower division level. the student. Forms are available in the DCC Main Office ⮚ If that student has completed fewer than 20 MUS and online. DCC reserves the right to withhold core credits, that student will be required to transcripts from students who have holds on their complete the approved general education program

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at the campus to which the student transfers. All at another Montana institution, as long as the admitting general education transfer credits that are part of institution offers that same course. This transparency the MUS core will be reviewed for possible will make it easier for students to continue their higher application in the approved general education education at any state-supported campus. program at the campus. ⮚ If that student has completed 20 or more MUS core Effective fall semester 2009, all unites of the Montana credits, that student may choose to complete either University System (MUS) began to offer classes using the MUS core or the approved general education new subject abbreviations and new numbers that are program at the campus to which the student common across all MUS units. Subject areas and transfers. The student should make that decision in numbers are continuously updated. Information consultation with a faculty advisor. regarding Common Corse Numbering at DCC is available ⮚ The student may be required to take additional at https://ccn.mus.edu/search/ coursework at the upper division level that is part of an approved general education program at the new Associate of Arts and Associate of Science campus. Degrees: ⮚ Transfer students and student advisors should also A student who has completed an Associate of Arts or an be familiar with the additional guidelines that have Associate of Science degree with an approved general been adopted by the Montana board of regents for education component package at one unit of the MUS, students who use the MUS core to satisfy their as defined under board policy 301.12 and transfers to lower division general education requirement. another unit, cannot be required to take additional general education coursework at the lower division Other ‘General Education” Coursework: An level. undergraduate student, in the following situations, will have his/her classes analyzed on a course-by-course The student may be required to take additional basis to determine how those classes might satisfy the coursework at the upper division level that is part of an general education program requirements of the approved general education program at the new student’s new campus: campus. ⮚ A student who completes postsecondary coursework outside of the MUS. Note: Students should be aware that Associate of Arts ⮚ A student who completes postsecondary or Associate of Science degrees ordinarily do not have a coursework in the MUS that does not fall within the designated field of study in their title. If they do, they MUS core described in paragraph II.B of this policy. may not satisfy the requirements of this policy.

The guarantees set out in the Procedures, A. and B. of Before the new institution will accept the courses, a this policy do not apply to students in these situations. student will have to earn a grade of “C-“ or better in The institutions that make up the MUS are encouraged each of the classes described in the preceding sections. to assist those students as much as possible, however, so the intent of this policy applies to as many students (Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education Policy and as many courses as possible. and Procedures Manual 301.10, General Education Transfer Policy: Montana University System Adopted: Common Course Numbering May 20, 2005. Revised: November 16, 2007. Issued: All universities, colleges, and community colleges that December 3, 2007. are part of the Montana University System are now required to use the same course numbering for undergraduate courses. With common course numbering, transfer students can be reassured that they will receive credit for undergraduate courses taken

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Veterans Veterans Policy For veterans with outstanding service, policy states that all tuition and fees will be waived for any veteran who Standards for Veterans has been awarded either the Medal of Honor of the Any student receiving benefits from the Veterans Army or the Navy’s Distinguished Service Cross, or the Administration will be counseled by the certifying U.S. Air Force’s Distinguished Flying Cross. official about benefits, credit load, withdrawal procedures, remedial and tutorial assistance, and their own responsibilities in these matters. Workforce Development and Continuing Education Contact: Virginia Boysun Workforce Development Registrar/Veteran’s Coordinator Courses that provide sustainable growth and success for Dawson Community College the workforce. Courses can be customized based on 300 College Drive business and industry needs. Categories include Glendive, MT 59330 business development, teacher renewal units, Phone: (406) 377-9404 supervisory skills, and more. Email: [email protected] Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp is being Satisfactory Progress: offered on-campus and online. Each on-campus cohort Any veteran receiving educational benefits from the takes 15 weeks to get through 600 hours of education Veterans Administration is expected to progress and project based learning to earn a “Web Developer satisfactorily toward an educational goal and must meet Certificate”. the following standards: ⮚ Any veteran whose grade point average is 1.75 DCC partners with Bottega, the only independently or below in any given semester will be placed accredited software “bootcamp” in the U.S. (Northwest on scholastic probation and will be required to Accreditation Commission; AdvancED). Jobs available receive special counseling by the certifying after completion include software developer, graphic official before registering the next semester. designer, project manager, data analyst, app ⮚ VA educational benefits will be terminated for development and more. Classes may be taken online any veteran whose cumulative grade point with an extended completion date of nine (9) months. average is less than 2.00 for two consecutive semesters. Continuing Education ⮚ A “W” will be reported to the Veterans Continuing Education classes at DCC provide intriguing Administration. and engaging learning opportunities. These non-credit ⮚ A 2.00 G.P.A. is required at the completion of 60 courses cover a range of personal enrichment and credits. development areas and include workshops, classes, online, and hands-on activities. Veterans Benefits Subsistence payments from the Veterans Workshops/Seminars/Special Topics Administration are based on the number of credit hours Periodically during the year, the college offers special for which the student is registered. A minimum of 12 workshops or seminars to meet the needs of the credit hours is required for full payment of benefits. An community for industry related, governmental, or re- “Application for Education Benefits” should be filed certification training. These workshops and seminars with the VA well before the beginning of the college may carry college credit and are advertised in advance. semester. Certificates of Eligibility must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office.

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used to satisfy the requirement for more than one Academic Programs core. Courses taken in addition to the common core will determine whether the degree will be an AA or General Education Common Core an AS. Core I: Communications Core II: Fine Arts/Humanities Core I - Communications Category I Production/Performance 6 credit hours Category II Appreciation/Theory The Communications core supports the student Core III: Social Sciences/History achievement of junior level transfer to a university. It Core IV: Natural Sciences also provides a vital component of the occupational Core V: Math & Computer Applications skills curriculum and promotes life-long learning Core VI: Multicultural/Global Perspective opportunities. Students are provided with knowledge

and skills that will aid in the accomplishment of life The mission of General Education Core courses is to goals. The student will be able to accomplish four or ensure a broad based general education to all more of the following: Dawson Community College students regardless of ⮚ Communicate in standard American English; their area of study. ⮚ Write extended essays and speeches which

effectively develop and support theses, The goals of the General Education Core are to narratives, events, and/or express feelings, provide students with the opportunity to develop insights, and personal values; his/her creative and intellectual potential. ⮚ Incorporate and cite research materials into Beginning in school, and continuing at successively informative and analytical communication; higher levels across their college studies, students ⮚ Demonstrate the ability to communicate should prepare for twenty-first century challenges. effectively with a variety of audiences; Students completing the requirements of the ⮚ Demonstrate effective listening skills by general education common core will have met critiquing the communication of others. minimum learning outcomes in broad based general education with abilities in the areas of: Core I Graduation Requirements ⮚ Critical Thinking Required: ⮚ Effective Communication ⮚ WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr ⮚ Cultural Competency Select one course from the following: ⮚ Scientific and Mathematical Proficiency ⮚ COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3cr ⮚ Information Literacy ⮚ COMX115 Intro Interpersonal Comm 3cr ⮚ Mastery of Emphasis Area Content ⮚ WRIT121 Intro to Technical Writing 3cr

⮚ WRIT122 Intro to Business Writing 3cr In determining the core requirements cited below, ⮚ WRIT201 College Writing II 3cr the Dawson Community College General Education ⮚ WRIT202 College Writing III 3cr Assessment Committee reviewed the Montana

University System General Education Core criteria as guidelines to determine the common core for our Core II - Fine Arts and Humanities transfer students. Please note in some cases an 6 credit hours individual course may transfer to one school, but The Fine Arts and Humanities core is designed to not another. facilitate and prepare transfer students to achieve junior level status at a senior institution. The curriculum Both the AA and AS degrees utilize a common core, explores those components of the liberal arts education this means that the general education requirements related to literature, visual arts, music, theater, are the same for both degrees. No course may be humanities, ethics, and philosophy. Parallel courses in

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theory and performance provide a complete experience ⮚ ARTZ222 Painting Studio 3cr within these vital components of higher education. ⮚ ARTZ224 Watercolor I 3cr These courses, also, supplement occupational ⮚ ARTZ225 Watercolor Studio 3cr programs, provide and promote lifelong learning, and ⮚ ARTZ231 Ceramics I 3cr achieve basic knowledge of the creative endeavors of ⮚ CRWR240 Intro to Creative Writing 3cr humanity. ⮚ MUSI103 Fund of Musical Creation 3cr ⮚ MUSI112 Choir: Dawson 1cr Category I and II: ⮚ MUSI114 Band: Dawson 1cr ⮚ Make informed observations and evaluations ⮚ MUSI115 Drumline I 1cr concerning the aesthetic, entertainment, ⮚ MUSI135 Keyboard Skills I 1cr intellectual, and social value of a work of art. ⮚ MUSI136 Keyboard Skills II 1cr ⮚ Demonstrate an appreciation of the creative ⮚ MUSI147 Choral Ensemble: Dawson 1cr process. ⮚ MUSI160 Beginning Guitar 1cr ⮚ Demonstrate empathy for the personal in the ⮚ MUSI195 Applied Music I 1cr universal, as revealed in the fine arts and ⮚ MUSI212 Choir II: Dawson 1cr humanities. Formulate and articulate a ⮚ MUSI214 Band: Dawson 1cr tentative personal philosophy of life, after ⮚ MUSI215 Drumline II 1cr reflecting on important personal experiences, ⮚ MUSI235 Keyboard Skills III 1cr and the way family and culture have shaped ⮚ MUSI236 Keyboard Skills IV 1cr one’s beliefs in light of the models and theories ⮚ MUSI262 Chamber Ensembles II 1cr of human behavior one has encountered in ⮚ MUSI295 Applied Music II 1cr their studies. ⮚ THTR108 Theater Experience 1cr

The student will be able to accomplish two or more of Category II Appreciation and Theory: the following: ⮚ Articulate an understanding of the basic elements, principles, and practices of a fine art Category I Production and Performance: during the historic eras of its development and ⮚ Demonstrate the technical and expressive skill, its relationship to other academic disciplines methods, practice, and production of a fine art and applied fields. form. ⮚ Compare and contrast world cultures, their ⮚ Demonstrate an aspiration and appreciation for global influence, social beliefs, and their the beneficial application of traditional and practices and production of works of art. experimental inquiry, focused practice, and the ⮚ Explain the important insights works of art have conceptual precepts of the creative process in contributed to the expression and developing a fine art work. understanding of human capabilities, dilemmas, and aspirations. ⮚ Discuss great works of art which have decisively Select three credits from each Category influenced or been influenced by the course of Category I: Production/Performance 3cr history. ⮚ ARTZ100 Beginning Art 3cr ⮚ Describe and critically assess prominent ⮚ ARTZ105 Visual Language – Drawing 3cr theories on the nature of reality, and the ⮚ ARTZ106 Visual Language – 2D Fnds 3cr qualities and requirements of a meaningful life. ⮚ ARTZ108 Visual Language – 3D Fnds 3cr ⮚ ARTZ211 Drawing I – Figure 3cr Category II: Appreciation/Theory 3cr ⮚ ARTZ212 Drawing Studio 3cr ⮚ ARTH160 Global Visual Culture: 3cr ⮚ ARTZ214 Illustration 3cr ⮚ ARTH200 Art of World Civilization I 3cr ⮚ ARTZ221 Painting I 3cr ⮚ ARTH201 Art of World Civilization II 3cr

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⮚ ARTZ106 Visual Language – 2D Fnds 3cr ⮚ Synthesize ideas and information explaining ⮚ ARTZ108 Visual Language – 3D Fnds 3cr historical events, their causes and some of their ⮚ LIT110 Introduction to Literature 3cr consequences; ⮚ LIT210 American Literature I 3cr ⮚ Analyze human ideas and behaviors behind ⮚ LIT211 American Literature II 3cr selected social institutions for historical and ⮚ LIT220 British Lit Medieval to Renaissance 3cr cultural meaning; and, ⮚ LIT223 British Literature I 3cr ⮚ Apply the concepts used to describe ⮚ LIT224 British Literature II 3cr relationships between humans, organizations, ⮚ LIT230 World Literature Survey 3cr and the environment. ⮚ LIT233 Classical Foundations of Lit 3cr ⮚ LIT285 Mythologies 3cr Select courses from the following (two different ⮚ LSH101 Humanities Contemporary 3cr disciplines must be represented): ⮚ LSH201 Intro to Humanities 3cr ⮚ AGBE210 Economics of Ag Business 3cr ⮚ MUSI101 Enjoyment of Music 3cr ⮚ ANTY101 Anthro & Human Exp 3cr ⮚ MUSI103 Fund of Musical Creation 3cr ⮚ CJUS121 Intro to Criminal Justice 3cr ⮚ MUSI105 Music Theory I 3cr ⮚ ECNS201 Principles Microeconomics 3cr ⮚ MUSI106 Music Theory II 3cr ⮚ ECNS202 Principles Macroeconomics 3cr ⮚ MUSI202 Intro to Music Literature 3cr ⮚ EDEC247 Child & Adolescent Development 4cr ⮚ MUSI203 American Popular Music 3cr ⮚ GPHY141 Geography World Regions 3cr ⮚ PHL101 Introduction to Philosophy 3cr ⮚ HSTA101 American History I 3cr ⮚ PHL110 Introduction to Ethics 3cr ⮚ HSTA102 American History II 3cr ⮚ THTR101 Introduction to Theater 3cr ⮚ HSTA160 Intro to American West 3cr ⮚ HSTA255 Montana History 3cr Core III - Social Sciences/History ⮚ HSTR101 Western Civilization I 3cr 6 credit hours ⮚ HSTR102 Western Civilization II 3cr ⮚ NASX105 Intro Native Am Studies 3cr Students will study people and institutions, and the ⮚ PSCI210 Intro American Government 3cr forces and movements that affect them. This ⮚ PSCI260 Intro State/Local Government 3cr knowledge will help us understand history so we can ⮚ PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr anticipate the future with more clarity. The perspectives ⮚ PSYX230 Developmental Psychology 3cr and methods of the social sciences provide a foundation ⮚ SOCI101 Introduction to Sociology 3cr for understanding, evaluating, and decision-making ⮚ SOCI201 Social Problems 3cr related to the human phenomena and experience. ⮚ SOCI206 Deviant Behavior 3cr These courses support transfer to senior institutions ⮚ SOCI211 Intro to Criminology 3cr and supplement the occupational program curricula and lifelong learning. Core IV - Natural Sciences The student will demonstrate mastery in the following 7 credit hours areas: The natural science core provides the student with the ⮚ Describe the major focuses/purposes of the fundamental concepts of physical and biological social sciences (psychology, sociology, history, sciences. These will be broad-based courses that geography, and economics); introduce a student to the field of science. Students ⮚ Name at least two major social institutions and must take at least one designated laboratory course describe their impacts on the daily existence of selected from physics, chemistry, geography, geology, the individual; or biology to provide direct experience with scientific ⮚ Gather information, analyze data, and draw conclusions in selected areas of the social inquiry. sciences;

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The goals of the natural science core curriculum are to ⮚ PHSX220 Physics I 3cr enable the student to accomplish two or more of the ⮚ PHSX221 Physics I Lab 1cr following: ⮚ PHSX222 Physics II 3cr ⮚ Define the fundamental concepts of modern ⮚ PHSX223 Physics II Lab 1cr science through courses in the natural sciences; ⮚ Continue education in scientifically oriented Courses without labs: fields at senior institutions; ⮚ BIOB110 Plant Science 3cr ⮚ Identify and solve problems using methods of ⮚ CJUS125 Fund of Forensic Science 3cr the discipline; ⮚ GEO111 Dinosaurs 3cr ⮚ Gather empirical data through scientific ⮚ ENSC105 Environmental Science 3cr experimentation and analyze this data to make ⮚ NUTR221 Basic Human Nutrition 3cr predictions about the natural world; ⮚ Demonstrate how the scientific method is used Core V - Mathematics to develop scientific knowledge. 3 credit hours Comprehension of elementary quantitative concepts, Select courses from the list below: development of quantitative reasoning skills, and the Courses with labs: ability to reasonably ascertain the implications of ⮚ BIOB101 Discover Biology 3cr quantitative information are the goals of the ⮚ BIOB102 Discover Biology Lab 1cr mathematics courses. This will include classes that ⮚ BIOB160 Principles of Living Systems 3cr ⮚ BIOB161 Principles of Living Systems Lab 1cr prepare the student for transfer to a senior institution, ⮚ BIOB170 Prin Biological Diversity 3cr as well as introductory classes to prepare students for ⮚ BIOB171 Prin Biological Diversity Lab 1cr college level classes and/or a certificate program. Based ⮚ BIOH201 Hum Anatomy/Physiology I 3cr on placement testing, some courses in the Math Core ⮚ BIOH202 Hum Anatomy/Physiology I Lab 1cr may require a co-requisite model. Students take the ⮚ BIOH211 Hum Anatomy/Physiology II 3cr college level course at the same time they take ⮚ BIOH212 Hum Anatomy/Physiology II Lab 1cr additional lab time. Upon satisfaction of both the ⮚ BIOM250 Microbiology Health Sci 3cr course and lab, the student earns the college-level math ⮚ BIOM251 Microbiology Health Sci Lab 1cr credit on their transcript. ⮚ CHMY121 Intro General Chemistry 3cr ⮚ CHMY122 Intro General Chemistry Lab 1cr The computer applications core requirement supports ⮚ CHMY123 Intro Organic/Biochemistry 3cr the needs of all students to be computer literate in our ⮚ CHMY124 Intro Organic/Biochemistry Lab 1cr technological world. The curriculum supports the ⮚ CHMY141 College Chemistry I 4cr ⮚ CHMY142 College Chemistry I Lab 1cr requirements of transfer students, occupational ⮚ CHMY143 College Chemistry II 4cr students and the community for lifelong learning. ⮚ CHMY144 College Chemistry II Lab 1cr Information retrieval, communications, and e- ⮚ GEO101 Intro Physical Geology 3cr commerce require that the mission of the college ⮚ GEO102 Intro Physical Geology Lab 1cr support the basic need for knowledge and skills in ⮚ GEO125 Intro Dinosaur Paleo 3cr computer applications. ⮚ GEO126 Intro to Dinosaur Paleo Lab 1cr ⮚ GPHY111 Intro Physical Geography 3cr Sub-100 classes are intended to help students achieve a ⮚ GPHY112 Physical Geography Lab 1cr level of knowledge and skill that will help insure ⮚ PHSX105 Fundamentals Physical Sci 3cr successful performance in higher-level courses. These ⮚ PHSX106 Fundamentals Physical Sci Lab 1cr courses cannot be used for graduation as Math or ⮚ PHSX121 Fund of Physics I w/Lab 5cr English requirements. ⮚ PHSX123 Fund of Physics II w/Lab 5cr

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Upon completion of Core V, students will be able to: Upon completion of Core VI, students will be able to: ⮚ Apply acquired skills to other courses; ⮚ Describe various belief systems as to their ⮚ Reason analytically and quantitatively; significance in shaping culture’s values and ⮚ Think critically and independently about norms. mathematical situations; ⮚ Discuss ethnocentrism and how it impacts ⮚ Understand the quantitative aspects of current cross-cultural communication. events; ⮚ Describe the significance of the core areas of ⮚ Make informed decisions that involve ancient civilizations to include China, India, interpreting quantitative information; Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Americas. ⮚ Create, edit, format, save, and print documents ⮚ Analyze the structural relationship in in common software applications; multicultural societies with regard to power and ⮚ Use Internet tools to research and influence. communicate electronically. Select courses from the list below: Select courses from the list below: ⮚ ARTH160 Global Visual Culture 3cr ⮚ M105 Contemporary Math 3cr ⮚ ARTH200 Art of World Civilization I 3cr ⮚ M121 College Algebra 4cr ⮚ ARTH201 Art of World Civilization II 3cr ⮚ M132 Numbers & Operations for K-8 Tchrs 3cr ⮚ EDU211 Multicultural Education 3cr ⮚ M133 Geometry & Measurement K-8 Tchrs 3cr ⮚ EDU231 Literature & Literacy Child 3cr ⮚ M151 Pre-calculus 4cr ⮚ GPHY141 Geography World Regions 3cr ⮚ M171 Calculus I 5cr ⮚ HSTR160 Modern World History 3cr ⮚ M172 Calculus II 5cr ⮚ HSTR286 World Religions & Society 3cr ⮚ M234 Higher Math for K-8 Teachers 3cr ⮚ LIT230 World Literature Survey 3cr ⮚ M273 Multivariable Calculus 4cr ⮚ LIT285 Mythologies 3cr ⮚ M274 Differential Equations 3cr ⮚ MUSI101 Enjoyment of Music 3cr ⮚ STAT216 Introduction to Statistics 4cr ⮚ MUSI103 Fund of Musical Creation 3cr ⮚ MUSI202 Intro to Music Literature 3cr Computer Course (required) ⮚ MUSI203 American Popular Music 3cr ⮚ CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr ⮚ MUSI207 World Music 3cr ⮚ NASX105 Intro to Native Am Studies 3cr ⮚ SIGN120 Sign Language I 3cr Core VI - Multicultural/Global Perspective ⮚ SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3cr 3 credit hours ⮚ SOCI201 Social Problems 3cr Graduates of Dawson Community College face an ever ⮚ SOCI236 Intro Race/Ethnic Relations 3cr changing and increasingly complex world. An ⮚ SPNS101 Elementary Spanish I 4cr understanding of, and sensitivity to, other cultural ⮚ SPNS102 Elementary Spanish II 4cr perspectives prepares them to function in the global ⮚ SPNS201 Intermediate Spanish I 3cr ⮚ SPNS202 Intermediate Spanish II 3cr community. Multicultural courses focus on cultures that ⮚ THTR101 Introduction to Theater 3cr differ substantially from the dominant U.S. culture and/or western European influences. The values and belief systems of these cultures are explored and Curriculum Transfer Plans interaction among cultures is examined. Multicultural Associate of Arts and Associate of Science global perspective courses address ethical, economic, The Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) religious, and political relationships among interacting are transfer degrees that are awarded without cultures. designation of major, but do follow curriculum transfer

48 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______plans. These degrees indicate that a student has from the university they wish to attend. They should completed a course of study that is essentially then work with a DCC advisor to assure that the proper equivalent to the first two years of a baccalaureate courses are being taken. Together the student and degree. Usually, the AA degree is the best choice for advisor will select courses that will fit into the program students majoring in humanities, liberal arts or the at the transfer institution. social sciences; the AS degree is usually the best option for students majoring in math, science, engineering or In all instances, students considering a specific transfer business. Students who are seeking an AA or AS degree area should: must complete the general education core ⮚ Determine, as soon as possible, the school to requirements and transfer credits to fulfill the 60 credits which one wishes to transfer and obtain a needed for the degree. catalog from that school. ⮚ Study the entrance requirements and find the AA and AS Transfer Degree Requirements: specific course requirements for freshmen and ⮚ 35 credit hours of General Education Core sophomores in the major field of interest. courses; ⮚ Upon being assigned a DCC faculty advisor, ⮚ 9 credits from AA or AS disciplines depending meet to determine the DCC and senior on transfer degree being pursued; institution requirements. ⮚ Maximum of 8 credits from ACT/ACTV will ⮚ Confer, either by letter or by personal allowed to be used for free-electives; interview, with an admissions officer or ⮚ 60 credit hours in courses numbered 100 or department chair of the university program for above; further information about curriculum and ⮚ Minimum of 2.00 GPA; transfer regulations. ⮚ Minimum of 20 credits completed at DCC. ⮚ A semester before the transfer, check with the senior institution to confirm that all All AA/AS Transfer Degrees require: requirements have been satisfactorily met. ⮚ CAPP131 Basic MS Office ⮚ Check with the senior institution for specific ⮚ WRIT101 College Writing directions regarding where to send the DCC ⮚ DCC101 Dawson College Success transcript, how to apply for admission, and if Students may follow the curriculum suggested in one of there are any special requirements such as the areas of concentration listed below. If a student minimum GPA or special tests which could be a wishes to earn an additional Associate Degree, the part of their entrance requirements. student must take an additional 15 credits. Nine of these 15 must be taken from the AA/AS concentration of the second degree. Associate of Arts - Areas of Concentration An AA designated degree will require a concentration of If a student wishes to earn an AA or AS degree along nine (9) credits beyond the General Education Core with an AAS degree, the student must complete the 60- requirements from: credit requirement for the transfer degree along with ⮚ Art the AAS program requirements. Some core classes may ⮚ Chemical Dependency Counseling overlap and count for both degrees. ⮚ Communications ⮚ Early Childhood Education Curriculum transfer plans are included for most major ⮚ Elementary Education Emphasis fields of study to facilitate the completion of course ⮚ Secondary Education Emphasis requirements toward transfer into higher education ⮚ English degree (BA/BS) programs. The courses listed are ⮚ History suggested for their high potential to transfer. Students ⮚ Music who are planning to transfer should obtain a catalog ⮚ Music Education Emphasis ⮚ Health/Physical Education

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⮚ Political Science COMX111 Public Speaking 3cr ⮚ Psychology ARTZ212 Drawing Studio 3cr ⮚ Sociology ARTZ214 Illustration 3cr ARTZ231 Ceramics 3cr Core III Social Science 3cr Associate of Arts Curriculum Plans and General Education Core Requirements Sophomore Year Students must complete the college general education Fall Semester – 16 credits core requirements consisting of 35 credit hours and a Core IV Natural Science 3cr minimum of nine additional credits in AA disciplines for Core IV Natural Science Lab 1cr an Associate of Art degree. Core III History 3cr ARTZ221 Painting I 3cr The courses listed in each area are reflective of ARTH200 Art of World Civilization I 3cr those most commonly required in preparation for transfer to another college or university. When Sophomore Year selecting courses, students should consult the Spring Semester – 15-16 credits catalog of the school to which they intend to ARTZ108 Visual Language Drawing 3cr transfer. ARTZ222 Painting Studio 3cr ______ARTH201 Art of World Civilization II 3cr Art (Visual Art) – Curriculum Plan Core IV Natural Science Non-Lab 3cr The art curriculum at DCC prepares students for transfer Elective 3cr to baccalaureate level institutions, which offer terminal degrees in art and other areas of study. Those pursuing Suggested Electives: (some may satisfy General degrees in graphic design, fine arts, art education, and Education Core Requirements) general education are encouraged to select, in  ARTH160 Global Visual Culture 3cr consultation with their advisor, from the courses listed  ARTZ211 Drawing I – Figure 3cr below. Students who wish to pursue art for personal  ARTZ224 Watercolor I 3cr enrichment are encouraged to participate in our  ARTZ225 Watercolor Studio 3cr program offerings. Art professionals are employed in a  HSTR101 Western Civilization I 3cr variety of occupational fields including, but not limited  HSTR102 Western Civilization II 3cr to the following: advertising, gallery and museum  LIT110 Intro to Lit 3cr specialties, publishing, medical illustrators, set  LSH101 Humanities Contemporary 3cr designers, interior design specialists, landscape  PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr designers, art therapists, art educators, and as fine  SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3cr artists.  SPNS101 Elementary Spanish I 4cr  SPNS102 Elementary Spanish II 4cr Freshman Year Fall Semester – 16-18 credits Chemical Dependency Counseling DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr Montana has a continuing need of entry-level CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr chemical dependency and addiction counselors who WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr can earn licensure. This online (Moodle) program is ARTZ105 Visual Language Drawing 3cr designed to meet the education requirements for ARTZ106 Visual Language 2D Found 3cr the State of Montana’s Licensed Addiction Core V Math/Stats 3-5cr Counselor. This program provides current knowledge and is updated for new licensure Freshman Year requirements. Spring Semester – 15 credits

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Upon completion, students will: Core I Communications 3cr ⮚ Understand, through application, the clinical Core V Math 3-5cr assessment of addictions. ⮚ Administer, score, and interpret the results of Sophomore Year screening and assessment instruments. Fall Semester – 15 credits ⮚ Based on screening and assessments, arrive at Core IV Natural Science 3cr clinical diagnosis. Core IV Natural Science Lab 1cr ⮚ Understand the importance of diagnosis and its CAS256 Addiction Counseling II 3cr role in the treatment process. CAS265 Multicultural Competence 2cr ⮚ Understand the basic principles of individual Core III Social Science/History 3cr and group counseling for addictions. Core VI Multicultural 3cr ⮚ Demonstrate an understanding of the pharmacology of drugs. Sophomore Year Spring Semester – 13 credits Montana state licensure requires a clinical CAS254 Co-Occurring Disorders 2cr internship and taking the National Certified CAS268 Alcohol/Drug Studies 2cr Addiction Counselor I or II (NCAC) board exam. Core II Fine Arts/Humanities 3cr Core IV Natural Science Non-Lab 3cr Completion of this curriculum indicates the Elective 3cr graduate has acquired the necessary skills for entry- ______level employment. Following successful completion of this program, 1,000 hours of supervised work Communications – Curriculum Plan experience in a state-licensed substance abuse A communications curriculum provides an interested program is required in order to apply for the student with a sound base in a variety of perspectives Montana Licensed Addiction Counselor’s test. (This including speaking, writing, and the delivery of media requirement is subject to change). messages.

Students who earn the designated Associate of Arts Freshman Year Degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling may also Fall Semester – 16 credits desire to transfer to a university to gain a Bachelor’s DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr degree in Chemical Dependency studies. CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr

WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr Freshman Year Core II Fine Arts/Humanities 3cr Fall Semester – 17 credits Electives 6cr DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr

CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr Freshman Year CAS233 Chem Dep/Add Counseling 3cr Spring Semester – 16 credits CAS260 Addiction Assess/Document 4cr COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3cr PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr STAT216 Intro to Statistics 4cr WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr

Core II Fine Arts/Humanities 3cr Freshman Year Elective 3cr Spring Semester – 15-18 credits

CAS231 Pharmacology in Addictions 2cr Sophomore Year CAS252 Gambling/Gaming Disorders 2cr Fall Semester – 16 credits CAS254 Co-Occurring Disorders 2cr Core IV Natural Science 3cr Core II Fine Arts/Humanities 3cr Core IV Natural Science Lab 1cr

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COMX115 Interpersonal Comm. 3cr Core IV Natural Science w/Lab 4cr SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3cr Electives 6cr Education – Elementary – Emphasis Sophomore Year The following curriculum will help students prepare for Spring Semester – 15 credits the pursuit of a baccalaureate degree in elementary Core IV Natural Science Non-Lab 3cr education. Related areas are pre-K, kindergarten, WRIT201 College Writing II 3cr special education, and middle school endorsement. NASX105 Native American Studies 3c Please work with your academic advisor on pathways Electives 6cr that have been developed for transfer.

Suggested Electives: (some may satisfy General Freshman Year Education Core Requirements) Fall Semester – 17 credits  WRIT202 College Writing III 3cr DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr ______WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr Early Childhood Education – Curriculum Plan EDU201 Intro to Education 4cr Core IV Natural Science w/Lab 4cr Freshman Year M132 Numbers & Ops for K-8 3cr Fall Semester – 14 credits HSTA101 American History I 3cr DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr Freshman Year PSYX100 Into to Psychology 3cr Spring Semester – 15 credits WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr EDEC247 Child/Adolescent Development 4cr Core IV Natural Science Non-Lab 3cr M133 Geometry & Measurements 3cr Freshman Year PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr Spring Semester – 16-17 credits EDU231 Lit & Literacy for Children 3cr Core V Math 3-4cr EDEC230 Positive child guidance 3cr Sophomore Year COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3cr Fall Semester – 15 credits EDU222 Educational Psychology & Child Dev 3cr EDU231 Multicultural Education 3cr EDEC130 Health, Safety, Nutrition in EC 4cr COMX111 Public Speaking 3cr Core II Fine Arts/Humanities 3cr Sophomore Year PSCI210 Intro to American Government 3cr Fall Semester – 18 credits M234 Higher Math for K-8 3cr Core IV Natural Science non-Lab 3cr Elective 3cr Core II Fine Arts/Humanities 3cr EDEC210 Meeting the needs of families 4cr Sophomore Year EDEC215 Diversity in Early Childhood Education 4cr Spring Semester – 15 credits EDEC273 Curriculum/Environments I 4cr EDU222 Educational Psychology & Child Dev 3cr HTH201 Health Issues for Educators 3cr Sophomore Year Core II Literature course 3cr Spring Semester – 18 credits Electives 6cr EDEC265 Leadership/Profession in EC 3cr EDEC275 Integrated Curriculum/Environment 4cr ______EDU201 Intro to Edu w/ Field Experience 4cr SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3cr

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Education – Secondary Education – literature. Students with an English degree often pursue Emphasis careers in law, professional writing, teaching, public relations, editing for the publishing industry, creating The following curriculum will help students prepare for handbooks for the business world and writing news the pursuit of a baccalaureate degree in secondary reports. education. Please work with your academic advisor and the catalog of the transfer institution to determine Freshman Year specific courses that should be taken. Fall Semester – 16 credits

DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr Freshman Year WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr Fall Semester – 17 credits CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr LIT110 Intro to Literature 3cr WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr Electives 6cr EDU201 Intro to Education 4cr

Core IV Natural Science w/Lab 4cr Freshman Year M132 Numbers & Ops for K-8 3cr Spring Semester – 15 credits HSTA101 American History I 3cr WRIT201 College Writing II 3cr

Core V Math or Statistics 3cr Freshman Year Core III Social Science/History 3cr Spring Semester – 15 credits Electives 6cr CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr

Core IV Natural Science Non-Lab 3cr Sophomore Year M133 Geometry & Measurements 3cr Fall Semester – 16 credits PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr LIT230 World Literature Survey 3cr EDU231 Lit & Literacy for Children 3cr Core IV Natural Science w/Lab 4cr

LSH201 Intro to Humanities 3cr Sophomore Year Core III Social Science/History 3cr Fall Semester – 15 credits Elective 3cr EDU231 Multicultural Education 3cr

COMX111 Public Speaking 3cr Sophomore Year Core II Fine Arts/Humanities 3cr Spring Semester – 15 credits PSCI210 Intro to American Government 3cr CRWR240 Intro to Creative Writing 3cr M234 Higher Math for K-8 3cr Core IV Natural Science Non-Lab 3cr Elective 3cr LIT285 Mythologies 3cr

Electives 6cr Sophomore Year

Spring Semester – 15 credits Suggested Electives: (some may satisfy General EDU222 Educational Psychology & Child Dev 3cr Education Core Requirements) HTH201 Health Issues for Educators 3cr

Core II Literature course 3cr  EDU231 Literature & Literacy Child 3cr Electives 6cr  LIT210 American Lit I 3cr

 LIT211 American Lit II 3cr ______ LIT223 British Lit I 3cr English – Curriculum Plan  LIT224 British Lit II 3cr The curriculum provides students with a foundation in  LIT285 Mythologies 3cr academic and practical writing with the options of  LSH101 Humanities Contemporary 3cr exploring creative writing and the critical analysis of  SPNS101 Elementary Spanish I 4cr

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 WRIT202 College Writing III 3cr  GPHY141 Geography World Regions 3cr ______ HSTA111 American Civil Rights Mvmt. 1cr History – Curriculum Plan  HSTA255 Montana History 3cr History majors usually pursue careers in education,  LSH101 Humanities Contemporary 3cr public service, writing, or law. The following curriculum  NASX105 Intro Native Am Studies 3cr will help students prepare for the pursuit of a  PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr baccalaureate degree in History. Students should  SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3cr consult with their advisers before choosing courses in  SPNS101 Elementary Spanish I 4cr order to verify their transferability and applicability to  SPNS102 Elementary Spanish II 4cr the institution and program into which they expect to transfer. Music – Curriculum Plan

Enrollment in the following courses will prepare the Freshman Year student for transfer to a baccalaureate level music Fall Semester – 14 credits program in music education, performance, business, DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr therapy, technology, studio recording, or elementary WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr education with a music option. Students should consult Core IV Natural Science w/Lab 4cr their advisor for a plan of study that meets their HSTA101 American History 3cr programmatic needs. PSCI210 Intro to American Government 3cr

Freshman Year Freshman Year Fall Semester – 17 credits Spring Semester – 15-16 credits DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr Core V Math or Statistics 3-4cr WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr Core II Fine Arts 3cr MUSI105 Music Theory I 3cr HSTA102 American History II 3cr MUSI135 Keyboarding Skills I 1cr PSCI260 State and Local Government 3cr MUSI140 Aural Perception I 2cr Electives 3cr MUSI112/114 Choir or Band 1cr Sophomore Year MUSI101 Enjoyment of Music 3cr Fall Semester – 15 credits Elective 3cr CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr

Core I Communications 3cr Freshman Year Core II Humanities 3cr Spring Semester – 16 credits HSTR101 Western Civilizations I 3cr CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr Elective 3cr MUSI106 Music Theory II 3cr

MUSI136 Keyboarding Skills II 1cr Sophomore Year MUSI141 Aural Perception II 2cr Spring Semester – 15 credits MUSI112/114 Choir or Band 1cr Core IV Natural Science Non-Lab 3cr PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr Core VI Multicultural 3cr MUSI207 World Music 3cr HSTR102 Western Civilizations II 3cr

Electives 6cr Sophomore Year

Fall Semester – 14-15 credits Suggested Electives: (some may satisfy General Core V Math or Statistics 3-4cr Education Core Requirements) Core IV Natural Science w/Lab 4cr

MUSI205 Music Theory III 3cr  ECNS201 Principles Microeconomics 3cr MUSI235 Keyboarding Skills III 1cr  ECNS202 Principles Macroeconomics 3cr

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MUSI212/214 Choir or Band 1cr Freshman Year MUSI240 Aural Perception III 2cr Spring Semester – 17 credits CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr Sophomore Year MUSI106 Music Theory II 3cr Spring Semester – 16 credits MUSI136 Keyboarding Skills II 1cr COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3cr MUSI141 Aural Perception II 2cr Core IV Natural Science Non-Lab 3cr MUSI112/114 Choir or Band 1cr Core III Social Science/History 3cr MUSI195 Applied Music 1cr MUSI206 Music Theory IV 3cr PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr MUSI236 Keyboarding Skills IV 1cr MUSI207 World Music 3cr MUSI241 Aural Perception IV 2cr MUSI212/214 Choir or Band 1cr Sophomore Year Fall Semester – 15-16 credits Suggested Electives: (some may satisfy General Core V Math or Statistics 3-4cr Education Core Requirements) Core IV Natural Science w/Lab 4cr  EDU201 Introduction to Education 4cr MUSI205 Music Theory III 3cr  EDU211 Multicultural Ed 3cr MUSI235 Keyboarding Skills III 1cr  EDU222 Educational Psychology 3cr MUSI212/214 Choir or Band 1cr  MUSI103 Fund of Musical Creation 3cr MUSI240 Aural Perception III 2cr  MUSI115 Drumline I 1cr MUSI295 Applied Music 1cr  MUSI195 Applied Music I 1cr  MUSI202 Intro Music Literature 3cr Sophomore Year  MUSI203 American Popular Music 3cr Spring Semester – 17 credits  MUSI207 World Music 3cr COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3cr  MUSI215 Drumline II 1cr Core IV Natural Science Non-Lab 3cr  MUSI295 Applied Music II 1cr Core III Social Science/History 3cr  PSYX230 Developmental Psych 3cr MUSI206 Music Theory IV 3cr ______MUSI236 Keyboarding Skills IV 1cr Music Education – Curriculum Plan MUSI241 Aural Perception IV 2cr Enrollment in the following courses will prepare the MUSI212/214 Choir or Band 1cr student for transfer to a baccalaureate level music MUSI295 Applied Music 1cr program in music education, performance, business, therapy, technology, studio recording, or elementary Suggested Electives: (some may satisfy General education with a music option. Students should consult Education Core Requirements) their advisor for a plan of study that meets their EDU222 Educational Psychology & Child Dev 3cr programmatic needs. MUSI202 Intro to Music Lit 3cr EDU211 Multicultural Education 3cr Freshman Year ECP100 First Aid/CPR 1cr Fall Semester – 16 credits DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr Health & Physical Education – Curriculum WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr MUSI105 Music Theory I 3cr Plan MUSI135 Keyboarding Skills I 1cr A student majoring in physical education may pursue MUSI140 Aural Perception I 2cr work as a K-12 teacher, a recreation director, fitness MUSI112/114 Choir or Band 1cr trainer, athletic coach, sports trainer, or in other related MUSI195 Applied Music 1cr fields. When planning to transfer to a baccalaureate EDU200 Intro to Edu w/Field Exp 4cr institution, students should check specific requirements

55 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______at the school of their choice and include selection of a Political Science is the study of politics, government, minor area of study along with a physical education and public affairs. It provides the student with major. knowledge and understanding of the theory, organization, functions, and processes of domestic and Freshman Year international governance. Potential employment Fall Semester – 15 credits opportunities include campaign manager/assistant, DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr policy analyst/public affairs specialist, community WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr development specialist, public servant, social studies PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr teacher, or pre-law. KIN105 Foundations of Exercise Science 3cr KIN106 Foundations of Exercise Science Lab 1cr Freshman Year BIOB160 Principles of Living Systems 3cr Fall Semester – 14 credits BIOB161 Principles of Living Systems Lab 1cr DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr Freshman Year Core IV Natural Science w/Lab 4cr Spring Semester – 15-16 credits HSTA101 American History I 3cr Core V Math or Statistics 3-4cr Elective 3cr Core II Fine Arts /Humanities 3cr Comx111 Intro to Public Speaking 3cr Freshman Year NUTR221 Basic Nutrition 3cr Spring Semester – 16 credits Elective 3cr STAT216 Intro to Statistics 4cr Core II Fine Arts/Humanities 3cr Sophomore Year Core I Communications 3cr Fall Semester – 14-15 credits HSTA102 American History II 3cr Core II Fine Arts/Humanities 3cr Electives 3cr CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr BIOH201 Anatomy & Physiology I 3cr Sophomore Year BIOH202 Anatomy & Physiology I Lab 1cr Fall Semester – 15 credits COA205 Intro to Coaching 3cr PSCI210 Intro to American Government 3cr Elective 3cr Core II Fine Arts/Humanities 3cr CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr Sophomore Year Electives 6cr Spring Semester – 16 credits BIOH211 Anatomy & Physiology II 3cr Sophomore Year BIOH212 Anatomy & Physiology II Lab 1cr Spring Semester – 16 credits Core III Social Science/History 3cr Core VI Multicultural 3cr AHAT210 Prevention/Care of Injuries 3cr Core IV Natural Science w/Lab 4cr ECP100 First Aid/CPR 1cr PSCI260 State & Local Government 3cr Electives 6cr Suggested Electives: (some may satisfy General Education Core Requirements) Suggested Electives: (some may satisfy General • EDU201 Intro to Edu w/Field Exp 4cr • EDU222 Ed Psychology & Child Dev 3cr  Education Core Requirements) • PSYX230 Developmental Psychology 3cr  ARTZ105 Visual Language-Drawing 3cr ______ BIOB101 Discover Biology 3cr Political Science – Curriculum Plan AA  BIOB102 Discover Biology Lab 1cr (suggested)  BIOB160 Principles of Living Systems 3cr

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 BIOB161 Principles of Living Systems Lab 1cr Core III Social Science/History 3cr  ECNS201 Principles of Microeconomics 3cr Core IV Natural Science w/Lab 4cr  ECNS202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3cr Elective 6cr  ENSC105 Environmental Science 3cr  GPHY111 Intro Physical Geography 3cr Sophomore Year  GPHY112 Intro Physical Geography Lab 1cr Spring Semester – 16 credits  GPHY141 Geography World Regions 3cr Core IV Natural Science Non-Lab 3cr  M121 College Algebra 4cr Core II Fine Arts/Humanities 3cr  M105 Contemporary Math 3cr PSYX240 Abnormal Psychology 3cr  NASX105 Intro Native Am Studies 3cr Electives 6cr  PHL101 Intro to Philosophy 3cr Suggested Electives: (some may satisfy General  PHL110 Introduction to Ethics 3cr Education Core Requirements)  PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr  BIOB160 Principles of Living Systems 3cr  SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3cr  BIOB161 Principles of Living Systems Lab 1cr  SOCI201 Social Problems 3cr  SOCI260 Intro Juvenile Delinquency 3cr  SPNS101 Elementary Spanish I 4cr  SOCI201 Social Problems 3cr  SPNS102 Elementary Spanish II 4cr  SOCI206 Deviant Behavior 3cr ______Psychology – Curriculum Plan Sociology – Curriculum Plan The curriculum focuses on understanding individual Sociology is the study of human behavior in groups. behavior – relationships among the physical world Human interaction is examined within the context of (biology and behavior), thought, emotion, memory, and cultures, social structures, social institutions, and the spirit. Psychology majors may pursue many potential socialization process. The self and social roles integrate avenues of study and employment, including counseling individuals into the fabric of society. Individuals with a (mental health, school, and addiction), or specialties in sociology background can find employment in nearly all psychology such as physiological, cognitive, and occupations, including business, agricultural behavioral. organizations, labor relations, industrial research, market analysis, and academic institutions. Many Freshman Year graduates in sociology find their way into the fields of Fall Semester – 16 credits social work and criminal justice. DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr Freshman Year PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr Fall Semester – 17 credits CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr Elective 6cr WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr Core IV Natural Science w/Lab 4cr Freshman Year SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3cr Spring Semester – 16 credits SOCI211 Intro to Criminology 3cr PSYX230 Developmental Psychology 3cr HSTA101 American History I 3cr STAT216 Intro to Statistics 4cr Core I Communications 3cr Freshman Year Core II Fine Arts/Humanities 3cr Spring Semester – 15-16 credits Elective 3cr Core V Math or Statistics 3-4cr HSTA102 American History II 3cr Sophomore Year Core II Fine Arts 3cr Fall Semester – 16 credits WGSS274 Women, Culture and Society 3cr SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3cr Elective 3cr

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⮚ Allied Health Sophomore Year ⮚ Animal Science Fall Semester – 15 credits ⮚ Biology CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr ⮚ Business Administration Core II Humanities 3cr ⮚ Chemistry SOCI260 Intro to Juvenile Delinquency 3cr ⮚ Criminal Justice HSTR101 Western Civilizations I 3cr ⮚ Mathematics Elective 3cr ⮚ Pre-Pharmacy ⮚ Pre-Nursing Sophomore Year Spring Semester – 16 credits Associate of Science Curriculum Plans Core IV Natural Science Non-Lab 3cr Core I Communications 3cr and General Education Core HSTR102 Western Civilizations II 3cr Requirements Electives 6cr Students must complete the college general education Suggested Electives: (some may satisfy General core requirements consisting of 34 credit hours and a Education Core Requirements) minimum of nine additional credits in AS disciplines for  ANTY101 Anthro & Human Exp 3cr an Associate of Science degree.  BIOB101 Discover Biology 3cr  BIOB102 Discover Biology Lab 1cr The courses listed in each area are reflective of those  BIOB160 Principles of Living Systems 3cr most commonly required in preparation for transfer to  BIOB161 Principles of Living Systems Lab 1cr another college or university. When selecting courses,  CJUS121 Intro to Criminal Justice 3cr students should consult the catalog of the school to  GPHY111 Intro Physical Geography 3cr which they intend to transfer.  GPHY112 Intro Physical Geography Lab 1cr ______ GPHY141 Geography World Regions 3cr Accounting – Curriculum Plan  ENSC105 Environmental Science 3cr Accounting remains an essential priority for all types of  M105 Contemporary Math 3cr organizations since it provides the information required  M121 College Algebra 4cr for informed financial decisions and planning. Students  NASX105 Intro to Native Am Studies 3cr who are interested in an accounting degree should  PHL101 Intro to Philosophy 3cr complete the following courses in order to be prepared  PHL110 Introduction to Ethics 3cr to transfer into an accounting program at a senior  PSCI210 Intro American Government 3cr institution. The suggested courses will help students  PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr improve their skills for processing information,  SOCI201 Social Problems 3cr analytical thinking, interpersonal relations and  SOCI206 Deviant Behavior 3cr communications. Career possibilities could include  SOCI215 Intro Sociology of Family 3cr accountant, financial analyst or planner, stock analyst or broker, bank officer or auditor. Associate of Science Areas of Freshman Year Concentration Fall Semester – 17 credits An AS designated degree will require a concentration of DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr nine (9) credits beyond the General Education Core WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr requirements from: ACTG201 Principles Financial Accounting 3cr ⮚ Accounting CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr ⮚ Agriculture Core V Math/Statistics 3-4cr

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BGEN105 Intro to Business 3cr DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr ANSC100 Intro to Animal Science 3cr Freshman Year COMX115 Interpersonal Communications 3cr Spring Semester – 15-16 credits BIOB160 Principles of Living Systems 3cr ACTG202 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3cr BIOB161 Principles of Living Systems Lab COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3cr 1cr CAPP156 MS Excel 3cr NRSM101 Natural Resource Conservation 3cr Core II Fine Arts/Humanities 3cr NRSM102 MT Range Plants Lab 1cr Core III Social Science/History 3cr Freshman Year Sophomore Year Spring Semester – 15-16 credits Fall Semester – 15 credits Core V Math or Statistics 3-4cr ECNS201 Principles of Microeconomics 3cr CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr Core VI Multicultural 3cr WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr Core IV Natural Science w/Lab 4cr BIOB170 Principles of Biological Diversity 3cr Core II Fine Arts/Humanities 3cr BIOB170 Principles of Biological Diversity Lab 1cr Elective 3cr Sophomore Year Sophomore Year Fall Semester – 15 credits Spring Semester – 16 credits Core II Fine Arts 3cr ECNS202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3cr Core VI Multicultural 3cr WRIT122 Intro to Business Writing 3cr ANSC222 Livestock in Sustainable Systems 3cr STAT216 Intro to Statistics 4cr Core II Humanities 3cr Core IV Natural Science non-lab 3cr Elective 3cr Sophomore Year Spring Semester – 16 credits Suggested Electives: (some may satisfy General Core IV Natural Science Non-Lab 3cr Education Core Requirements) Core I Communications 3cr HSTR102 Western Civilizations II 3cr ⮚ ACTG205 Computerized Accounting 3cr Electives 6cr ⮚ ACTG272 Princ of Financial Accounting II 3cr ⮚ M121 College Algebra 4cr Suggested Electives: (some may satisfy General ⮚ PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr Education Core Requirements) ⮚ SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3cr ⮚ WRIT201 College Writing II 3cr ⮚ ACTG201 Prin of Financial Accounting 3cr ______⮚ AGBE210 Econ Ag Business 3cr Agriculture – Curriculum Plan ⮚ ANSC100 Introduction to Animal Science 3cr Students who are interested in an agriculture transfer ⮚ ANSC202 Livestock Feed Nutrition 4cr program should complete the following courses in order ⮚ ANSC265 A & P of Dom Animals 3cr to be prepared to transfer into an agriculture-related ⮚ ANSC266 A & P of Domestic Animals Lab 1cr program at a baccalaureate institution. Such programs ⮚ BIOB110 Plant Science 3cr may focus on animal science, crop and soil science, ⮚ CHMY121 Intro General Chemistry 3cr agricultural mechanics, agricultural economics, or ⮚ CHMY122 Intro General Chemistry Lab 1cr agribusiness management. ⮚ ECNS201 Principles Microeconomics 3cr ⮚ ECNS202 Principles Macroeconomics 3cr Freshman Year ⮚ M105 Contemporary Math 3cr Fall Semester – 17 credits ⮚ M121 College Algebra 4cr

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⮚ SOCI101 Introduction to Sociology 3cr CHMY144 College Chemistry II Lab 1cr ⮚ STAT216 Introduction to Statistics 4cr Core III Social Science/History 3cr ______Electives 3cr Allied Health – Curriculum Plan Completion of the following courses will prepare the Suggested Electives: (some may satisfy General student for transfer into a medical science program. Education Core Requirements) This program could be at a four-year school or a technical school that provides training in a specific ⮚ BIOM250 Microbiology Health Sci 3cr medical field. Career options include, but are not ⮚ BIOM251 Microbiological Health Sci Lab 1cr limited to, the following: Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, ⮚ CHMY121 Intro General Chemistry 3cr X-Ray Technology, Dental Hygiene, Laboratory ⮚ CHMY122 Intro General Chemistry Lab 1cr Assistant, and Physical Therapy. DCC has an articulation ⮚ CHMY123 Intro Organic & Biochemistry 3cr agreement in Nursing with Montana Tech of the ⮚ CHMY124 Intro Organic Biochemistry Lab 1cr University of Montana, Butte. ⮚ PSYX230 Developmental Psychology 3cr ⮚ WRIT201 Composition II 3cr Freshman Year ______Fall Semester – 17 credits Animal Science – Curriculum Plan DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr The primary purpose of this concentration is to prepare WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr students to transfer into a Baccalaureate degree for BIOB160 Principles of Living Systems 3cr highly technical careers in genetics, nutrition, health, BIOB161 Principles of Living Systems w/Lab 1cr reproduction, and food processing. Other options for PHL110 Intro to Ethics 3cr this concentration include a wide variety of professional PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr careers available to the animal scientist in vocations CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr such as farm and livestock management, Agricultural Extension Service, livestock procurement, federal meat Freshman Year grading, federal and state livestock and meat Spring Semester – 15 credits inspection, and market news reporting. M121 College Algebra 3cr COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3cr Freshman Year SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3cr Fall Semester – 17-18 credits Core II Fine Arts 3cr DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr Elective 3cr ANSC100 Intro to Animal Science 3cr COMX115 Interpersonal Communications 3cr Sophomore Year BIOB160 Principles of Living Systems 3cr Fall Semester – 15 credits BIOB161 Principles of Living Systems Lab 1cr BIOH201 Human A&P I 3cr CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr BIOH202 Human A&P I Lab 1cr Core V Math/Statistics 3-4cr STAT216 Intro to Statistics 4cr CHMY141 College Chemistry I 4cr Freshman Year CHMY142 College Chemistry I Lab 1cr Spring Semester – 15-16 credits Elective 3cr WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr BIOB170 Principles of Biological Diversity 3cr Sophomore Year BIOB170 Principles of Biological Diversity Lab 1cr Spring Semester – 15 credits Core II Fine Arts/Humanities 3cr BIOH211 Human A&P II 3cr Core III Social Science/History 3cr BIOH212 Human A&P II Lab 1cr ANSC202 Livestock Feed/Nutri w/Lab 4cr CHMY143 College Chemistry II 4cr

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Sophomore Year Freshman Year Fall Semester – 15 credits Fall Semester – 17 credits Core II Fine Arts/Humanities 3cr DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr Core VI Multicultural 3cr WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr ANSC222 Livestock in Sustainable Sys 3cr BIOB160 Principles of Living Systems 3cr ANSC108 Livestock Evaluation 3cr BIOB161 Principles of Living Systems w/Lab 1cr ANSC109 Livestock Evaluation Lab 1cr PHL110 Intro to Ethics 3cr NRSM101 Natural Resource Conservation 3cr CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr NRSM102 MT Range Plants Lab 1cr Elective 3cr

Sophomore Year Freshman Year Spring Semester – 16 credits Spring Semester – 16 credits Core III Social Science/History 3cr BIOB170 Principles of Biological Diversity 3cr ANSC265 A&P Domestic Animals 3cr BIOB171 Principles of Biological Diversity Lab 1cr ANSC266 A&P Domestic Animals Lab 1cr M121 College Algebra 4cr Electives 6cr COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3cr Core II Fine Arts 3cr Suggested Electives: (some may satisfy General Elective 3cr Education Core Requirements) Sophomore Year ⮚ ACTG201 Prin of Financial Accounting 3cr Fall Semester – 15 credits ⮚ AGBE210 Econ Ag Business 3cr Core II Fine Arts 3cr ⮚ BIOB110 Plant Science 3cr PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr ⮚ CHMY121 Intro General Chemistry 3cr CHMY121 Intro to Gen Chemistry 3cr ⮚ CHMY122 Intro General Chemistry Lab 1cr CHMY122 Intro to Gen Chemistry Lab 1cr ⮚ ECNS201 Principles Microeconomics 3cr Core III Social Science/History 3cr ⮚ ECNS202 Principles Macroeconomics 3cr ⮚ M105 Contemporary Math 3cr Sophomore Year ⮚ M121 College Algebra 4cr Spring Semester – 15 credits ⮚ SOCI101 Introduction to Sociology 3cr BIOM250 Microbiology 3cr ⮚ STAT216 Introduction to Statistics 4cr BIOM251 Microbiology Lab 1cr ______ENSC105 Environmental Science 3cr Biology – Curriculum Plan STAT216 Intro to Statistics 4cr Completion of the following courses will prepare the SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3cr student for transfer into a biology program at a baccalaureate institution. The biology career options Suggested Electives: (some may satisfy General that are available include, but are not limited to, the Education Core Requirements) following: Biology, Biology Teaching, Biomedical Science, Fish and Wildlife Management, Ecology, and ⮚ BIOH201 Human A&P I 3cr Environmental Science. If the student intends to ⮚ BIOH202 Human A&P I w/Lab 1cr complete a bachelor’s degree in biology education (for ⮚ BIOH211 Human A&P II 3cr high school teaching), the student would be advised to ⮚ BIOH212 Human A&P II w/Lab 1cr take secondary education courses as well (see ⮚ CHMY123 Intro Organic & Biochemistry 3cr Education, Secondary in this section). Students planning ⮚ CHMY124 Intro Organic Biochemistry Lab 1cr to enter a program in pre-medicine, pre-optometry, or ⮚ ANSC265 A&P Domestic Animals 3cr pre-dental could also benefit from the curriculum. ⮚ ANSC266 A&P Domestic Animals Lab 1cr ⮚ M151 Pre-calculus 4cr

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⮚ M171 Calculus I 5cr BMGT237 Human Relations in Business 3cr ⮚ M172 Calculus II 5cr ⮚ NRSM101 Natural Resource Conservation 3cr Suggested Electives: (some may satisfy General ⮚ NRMS102 MT Range Plants Lab 1cr Education Core Requirements) ⮚ WRIT201 Composition II 3cr ______⮚ ACTG205 Computerized Accounting 3cr Business Administration – Curriculum Plan ⮚ ACTG272 Princ of Financial Accounting 3cr The Business Administration transfer curriculum will ⮚ M121 College Algebra 4cr provide students with the educational background to be ⮚ M171 Calculus I 5cr successful in a business program at a senior institution. ⮚ PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr Courses in Business Administration are designed to ⮚ SOCI101 Introduction to Sociology 3cr meet the requirements of students who plan to enter ⮚ WRIT201 College Writing II 3cr their junior (third) year of college upon completion. The ______program emphasizes both general education core and Chemistry – Curriculum Plan elective coursework. A student planning to complete a bachelor’s degree in chemistry at a senior institution would be advised to Freshman Year take the following courses. If the student intends to Fall Semester – 17 credits complete a bachelor’s degree in chemistry education DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr (for high school teaching), the student would be advised WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr to take secondary education courses as well (see ACTG201 Principles Financial Accounting 3cr Education, Secondary in this section). CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr Core V Math/Statistics 3-4cr Freshman Year BMKT225 Marketing 3cr Fall Semester – 17 credits DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr Freshman Year WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr Spring Semester – 15 credits CHMY141 College Chemistry I 4cr ACTG202 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3cr CHMY141 College Chemistry I Lab 1cr BGEN235 Business Law I 3cr M171 Calculus I 5cr Core I Communications 3cr PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr Core II Fine Arts/Humanities 3cr Core III Social Science/History 3cr Freshman Year Spring Semester –16 credits Sophomore Year CHMY143 College Chemistry II 4cr Fall Semester – 16 credits CHMY144 College Chemistry II Lab 1cr ECNS201 Principles of Microeconomics 3cr M172 Calculus II 5cr Core VI Multicultural 3cr COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3cr Core IV Natural Science w/Lab 4cr SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3cr Core II Fine Arts/Humanities 3cr BMGT215 Human Resource Management 3cr Sophomore Year Fall Semester – 16 credits Sophomore Year PHSX220 Physics I 3cr Spring Semester – 16 credits PHSX221 Physics I Lab 1cr ECNS202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3cr Core II Fine Arts/Humanities 3cr WRIT122 Into to Business Writing 3cr CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr STAT216 Intro to Statistics 4cr Core VI Multicultural 3cr Core IV Natural Science non-Lab 3cr Elective 3cr

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CJUS220 Intro to Corrections 3cr Sophomore Year Core IV Natural Science w/Lab 4cr Spring Semester – 16 credits CJUS200 Principles of Criminal Law 3cr PHSX222 Physics II 3cr PHSX223 Physics II Lab 1cr Sophomore Year Core II Fine Arts/Humanities 3cr Spring Semester – 16 credits CHMY123 Intro to Organic & Biochemistry 3cr SOCI201 Social Problems 3cr CHMY124 Intro to Org & Biochemistry Lab 1cr SOCI206 Deviant Behavior 3cr Elective 3cr PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr Core II Fine Arts 3cr Electives chosen per specific transfer school, which may Elective 3cr include but not limited to: Electives chosen per specific transfer school, which may ⮚ M151 Pre-calculus 4cr include but not limited to: ⮚ STAT216 Introduction to Statistics 4cr ⮚ CJLE209 Criminal Investigation 3cr ______⮚ CJUS231 Criminal Evidence 3cr Criminal Justice – Curriculum Plan ⮚ Literature courses Students who complete a criminal justice curriculum are ⮚ History courses prepared for work in law enforcement, probation and ⮚ SPNS101 Elementary Spanish I 4cr corrections, and in other positions in the field of ⮚ STAT216 Introduction Statistics 4cr criminal justice. There will always be a need for law ______enforcement and criminal justice professionals. A Exercise Science – Curriculum Plan criminal justice degree is also excellent preparation for A concentration in exercise science focuses on the study further study in criminal justice, sociology, law, or in of how physical movement affects the body and can other human services disciplines. include the impacts of diet and nutrition on overall physical health. Freshman Year Fall Semester – 17 credits Freshman Year DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr Fall Semester – 17 credits WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr PSCI210 Intro to American Government 3cr WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr CJUS112 Intro to Criminal Justice 3cr CHMY121 Intro to General Chemistry 3cr CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr CHMY122 Intro to General Chemistry Lab 1cr SOCI211 Intro to Criminology 3cr M151 Pre-calculus 4cr BIOB160 Principles of Living Systems 3cr Freshman Year BIOB161 Principles of Living Systems Lab 1cr Spring Semester –16 credits Core V Math/Statistics 3-4cr Freshman Year SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3cr Spring Semester –16 credits PSCI260 Intro to State and Local Government 3cr CHMY123 Intro to Organic & Biochemistry 4cr CJUS125 Intro to Forensic Science 3cr CHMY124 Intro to Organic/Biochemistry Lab 1cr Core I Communications 3cr M171 Calculus I 5cr COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3cr Sophomore Year CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr Fall Semester – 16 credits AHMS144 Medical Terminology 2cr SOCI260 Intro to Juvenile Delinquency 3cr ECP100 First Aid/CPR 1cr PHL110 Intro to Ethics 3cr

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Sophomore Year Core IV Natural Science non-Lab 3cr Fall Semester – 16 credits Core I Communications 3cr BIOH201 Human A&P I 3cr STAT216 Intro to Statistics 4cr BIOH202 Human A&P I Lab 1cr Core III Social Science/History 3cr CHMY141 College Chemistry I 4cr CHMY142 College Chemistry I Lab 1cr Sophomore Year KIN105 Fund of Exercise Science 3cr Fall Semester – 16 credits KIN106 Fund of Exercise Science Lab 1cr M171 Calculus I 5cr ECNS201 Principles of Microeconomics 3cr Core IV Natural Science w/Lab 4cr Core II Fine Arts/Humanities 3cr Core II Fine Arts/Humanities 3cr Electives 3cr Sophomore Year Spring Semester – 16 credits Sophomore Year BIOH211 Human A&P II 3cr Spring Semester – 17 credits BIOH212 Human A&P II Lab 1cr M172 Calculus II 5cr AHAT210 Prevention/Care Athletic Injuries 3cr Core II Fine Arts/Humanities 3cr Core II Fine Arts/Humanities 3cr Core VI Multicultural 3cr Core VI Multicultural 3cr Electives 6cr PSYX230 Developmental Psychology 3cr Suggested Courses/Credits (some may satisfy General Electives chosen per specific transfer school, which may Education Core Requirements) include but not limited to: ⮚ M273 Multivariable Calculus 5cr ______⮚ PHSX220 Physics I 3cr Mathematics – Curriculum Plan ⮚ PHSX221 Physics I Lab 1cr The Associate of Science degree with emphasis in ⮚ PHSX222 Physics II 3cr mathematics prepares students to transfer to a ⮚ PHSX223 Physics II Lab 1cr university for a major in mathematics, statistics, applied ______mathematics, or mathematics education. Statistics Pre-Nursing – Curriculum Plan trains students in analysis of data. Employment is often A pre-nursing concentration allows students to found in insurance companies, research, and experience the nursing field before fully committing government. Applied mathematics emphasizes to a four-year degree. Typical courses a pre- applications and computer programming and prepares nursing student will study include microbiology, students to find employment in business, industry and statistics, developmental psychology, and anatomy government. Mathematics education prepares students and physiology. to teach at the secondary level.

Freshman Year Freshman Year Fall Semester – 17 credits Fall Semester – 17 credits DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr M121 College Algebra 4cr CHMY121 Intro to General Chemistry 3cr CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr CHMY122 Intro to General Chemistry Lab 1cr Core III Social Science/History 3cr M121 College Algebra 4cr PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr Freshman Year Spring Semester –18 credits Freshman Year M151 Pre-Calculus 5cr Spring Semester –16 credits

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BIOM250 Microbiology for Health Sci 3cr M121 College Algebra 4cr BIOM250 Microbiology for Health Sci Lab 1cr COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3cr PSYX230 Developmental Psychology 3cr WRIT201 College Writing II 3cr COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3cr SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3cr STAT216 Intro to Statistics 4cr Core II Fine Arts 3cr

Sophomore Year Sophomore Year Fall Semester – 16 credits Fall Semester – 16 credits BIOH201 Human A&P I 3cr BIOH201 Human A&P I 3cr BIOH202 Human A&P I Lab 1cr BIOH202 Human A&P I Lab 1cr SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3cr STAT216 Intro to Statistics 4cr Core II Fine Arts/Humanities 3cr CHMY141 College Chemistry I 4cr CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr CHMY142 College Chemistry I Lab 1cr NASX105 Native American Studies 3cr Core VI Multicultural 3cr

Sophomore Year Sophomore Year Spring Semester – 16 credits Spring Semester – 16 credits BIOH211 Human A&P II 3cr BIOH211 Human A&P II 3cr BIOH212 Human A&P II Lab 1cr BIOH212 Human A&P II Lab 1cr CHMY123 Intro to Organic & Biochemistry 3cr CHMY143 College Chemistry II 4cr CHMY124 Intro to Organ & Biochemistry Lab 1cr CHMY144 College Chemistry II Lab 1cr PHL110 Intro to Ethics 3cr Electives 6cr NUTR221 Basic Human Nutrition 3cr Electives chosen per specific transfer school, which may Electives chosen per specific transfer school, which may include but not limited to: include but not limited to: ⮚ ECNS201 Principles Microeconomics 3cr ⮚ ECNS202 Principles Macroeconomics 3cr ______⮚ M171 Calculus I 5cr Pre-Pharmacy – Curriculum Plan ⮚ PHSX220 Physics I (w/Calculus) 3cr ⮚ PHSX221 Physics I Lab 1cr A student intending to apply to a pharmacy program at ⮚ PHSX222 Physics II 3cr a transfer institution would be advised to take the ⮚ PHSX223 Physics II Lab 1cr following courses. These courses are considered to be ⮚ SOCI201 Social Problems 3cr pre-pharmacy, and, along with pre-pharmacy courses at the transfer institution, qualify the student to apply to a pharmacy degree program. Freshman Year Fall Semester – 17 credits Applied Science Degrees DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr Associate of Applied Science (AAS) BIOB160 Principles of Living Systems 3cr BIOB161 Principles of Living Systems Lab 1cr The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees are PHL110 Intro to Ethics 3cr awarded in specific career occupational fields intended PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr to prepare graduates for direct entry into the CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr workforce. A.A.S. may also help prepare students for career advancements, occupational licenses, or further Freshman Year study towards a baccalaureate degree. Spring Semester –16 credits

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Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) CAS Requirements: The primary purpose of the Career-Technical Certificate ⮚ Completion of the coursework that is outlined Programs is to provide the student with the skills that in the Plan of Study are necessary to obtain entrance level employment in ⮚ Earning a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point the field of their educational program. Training includes average from DCC job skill development as well as the necessary related ⮚ Successful completion of DCC101 Dawson technical information to enhance an individual’s College Success productivity in the world of work. ⮚ Successful completion of CAPP131 Basic MS Office ⮚ Successful completion of course in Computation Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) ⮚ Successful completion of course in Certificates of Technical Studies are awarded after Communications successful completion of a short program of study ⮚ Successful completion of course in Human resulting in an industry-recognized credential, a Relations credential focused on a specific area of skill and ⮚ Successful completion of at least 30 credit knowledge, and/or an added specialty or upgraded hours in courses numbered 100 or above credential within an occupational area. These certificates typically do not require related CTS Specific Requirements: instruction/general education courses. They provide the ⮚ Completion of coursework that is outlined in student with skills that are necessary to obtain entrance the Plan of Study. level employment. A student must take 16 credits to be eligible for financial aid.  Earning a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average from DCC. Course requirements for earning an AAS, CAS, or ______CTS are very specific and students seeking these CAS Agriculture Business Management degrees should follow the outlined programs This program is designed for the student who plans to exactly and see their advisor each semester. return to the farm or ranch or to pursue a career working in the agriculture industry from a business AAS Degree Requirements management perspective. The curriculum stresses ⮚ Completion of the coursework that is outlined agriculture business skills that can be applied in the Plan of Study immediately to any agriculture operation. The ⮚ Earning a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point curriculum also exposes the person to a broad overview average from DCC of livestock, as well as, their sustainable production ⮚ Successful completion of DCC101 Dawson systems. Basic academic courses are included to provide College Success a well-rounded education. ⮚ Successful completion of CAPP131 Basic MS Office Students completing this degree program successfully ⮚ Successful completion of course in Computation will be able to: ⮚ Successful completion of course in ➢ A student will have built a strong foundation in Communications the agriculture industry from a business ⮚ Successful completion of course in Human management perspective and will be able to Relations effectively contribute to an agriculture ⮚ Successful completion of at least 60 credit operation. hours in courses numbered 100 or above ➢ A student will be prepared for entry level ⮚ Successful completion of a minimum of 20 employment in public and private agricultural credits completed at DCC business-related organizations.

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➢ A student will be able to think critically and  SOCI101 Intro to Sociology effectively utilize gained problem-solving skills. Accounting ➢ A student will have been exposed to  ACTG101 Accounting Procedures I courses in computation, communications,  ACTG201 Principles of Financial Accounting and human relations, which will assist  ACTG205 Computerized Accounting students in developing an understanding and appreciation for diversity, social ______responsibility and the participation in public affairs. CAS Livestock Technology First Year This program is designed for the person who plans to Fall Semester – 16 credits return to the farm or ranch to pursue a career working DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr in the livestock production industry. The curriculum ANSC100 Intro to Animal Science 3cr stresses production techniques that can be applied AGBE105 Ag Marketing 3cr immediately to the livestock enterprise. Basic academic ANSC262 Range Livestock Production or 3cr courses are included to provide a well-rounded education. EQUS150 Equine Production 3cr

ANSC222 Livestock in Sustainable Systems 3cr Upon successful completion of the program, a student ACTG Accounting course – see below 3cr will: ⮚ Build a strong base of knowledge in the field of First Year Agriculture Spring Semester – 18 credits ⮚ Prepare students for entry-level employment in AGBE210 Economics in Ag Business 3cr public and private Agriculture-related AGSC260 Ag Fundamentals 3cr organizations. BMGT237 Human Relations in Business 3cr ⮚ Assist students in the development of critical COMM Communications course - see below 3cr thinking and problem-solving skills, and the MATH Math course – see below 3cr ability to conceptualize ideas. CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr ⮚ Expose students to courses in computation, communication, and human relations, and will

assist students in developing an understanding Communications and appreciation for diversity, social  COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking responsibility and the participation in public  COMX115 Interpersonal Communications affairs.  WRIT101 College Writing ⮚ Serve those students seeking a career in Agriculture by providing in-depth and practical Math skills-based exposure to general Agriculture.

 M105 Contemporary Math First Year  M111 Technical Math Fall Semester – 18 credits  M121 College Algebra  STAT216 Intro to statistics DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr Human Relations ANSC100 Intro to Animal Science 3cr ANSC240 Animal Reproduction 3cr  BGMT 237 Human Relations in Business ANSC234 Livestock Management Beef I 1cr  PSYX100 Intro to Psychology

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ANSC262 Range Livestock Production 3cr ⮚ Build a strong knowledge base in the field of CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr Agriculture and practical skilled-based exposure NRSM101 Natural Resource Conservation 3cr in its related industries (Animal Sciences, Range NRSM102 MT Range Plants Lab 1cr and Soil Sciences, Business and Marketing) ⮚ The course of study in Agribusiness Technology First Year will give the student the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, skills, attitudes, and Spring Semester – 20 credits practical experiences for entry-level ANSC202 Livestock Feeding & Nutrition 4cr employment or self-employment in the ANSC215 Calving Management 3cr agricultural industry segments. AGSC260 Ag Fundamentals 4cr ⮚ Serve those students seeking a career in COMM Communications Course see below 3cr Agriculture and/or planning to pursue an HR – Human Relations 3cr education beyond the associate’s level. MATH – Math course see below 3cr ⮚ Expose students to courses in computation, communications, and human relations, and will Communications assist students in developing an understanding and appreciation for diversity, social  COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking responsibility and the participation in public  COMX115 Interpersonal Communications affairs.  WRIT101 College Writing ⮚ Provide students with opportunities for practical experience in the Agriculture system Math via internships, fieldwork, and skills-based  M105 Contemporary Math course offerings.  M111 Technical Math ⮚ Assist students in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and the  M121 College Algebra ability to conceptualize ideas.  STAT216 Intro to statistics Summer semester Internship is recommended and Human Relations strongly encouraged but not required.

 BGMT 237 Human Relations in Business Freshman Year  PSYX100 Intro to Psychology Fall Semester – 16 Credits  SOCI101 Intro to Sociology DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr ______ANSC100 Intro to Animal Science 3cr AAS Animal Science: Livestock Production BIOB101 Discover Biology 3cr Management BIOB102 Discover Biology Lab 1cr The Animal Science program at Dawson Community NRSM101 Natural Resource Conservation 3cr College prepares students for successful careers and a NRSM102 MT Range Plants Lab 1cr lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, ANSC108 Livestock Evaluation 2cr food, fiber, and natural resources industries. Students ANSC109 Livestock Evaluation Lab 1cr develop entry-level knowledge, skills, aptitudes and ANSC234 Livestock Management Beef I 1cr experiences in agricultural business, science and production. This includes careers in supplies, sales, Freshman Year services, product processing, and natural resources. Spring Semester – 17-18 Credits ANSC202 Livestock Feeding & Nutrition 4cr Upon successful completion of this program, students ANSC215 Calving Management 3cr will: AGSC260 Ag Fundamentals 4cr

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MATH Math or Stats Course see below 3-4cr AAS Animal Science – Livestock Production COMM Communications Couse see below 3cr Management: Equitation Option The equitation option is provided for students who have Sophomore Year an interest in working in general agriculture and first Fall Semester 18 Credits and foremost the horse industry. The equine industry is ANSC222 Livestock in Sustainable Systems 3cr growing and ever changing. The AAS degree is intended ANSC262 Range Livestock Production 3cr to provide basic, practical, and theoretical grounds from ANSC240 Animal Reproduction 3cr which they can choose a field in the industry. Students ABGE105 Ag Marketing 3cr work with young horses to acquire knowledge and skills CAPP131 Basis MS Office 3cr in horsemanship, training, safe horse handling, and ACTG Accounting Course see below 3cr husbandry. Furthermore, a background in general agriculture is added to make for a very well rounded individual in knowledge that is important in livestock, Sophomore Year feeds, range condition, business and marketing. The Spring Semester 16 Credits program is also designed for students who plan to AGBE210 Economics of Age Business 3cr pursue an advanced university degree in the field. ANSC299 Ag Capstone 3cr HR Human Resource Course see below 3cr Upon successful completion of this program, students AGBE278 Agri Business Planning 3cr will: ANSC265 A&P of Domestic Animals 3cr ⮚ Students will build a strong knowledge base in ANSC266 A&P of Domestic Animals Lab 1cr the field of Ag/Equine Science and practical skilled-based exposure in its related industries (Animal Sciences, Equine Sciences, Range and Communications Soil Sciences, Business and Marketing).  COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking ⮚ Give the student the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, skills, attitudes, and  COMX115 Interpersonal Communications practical experiences for entry-level  WRIT101 College Writing employment or self-employment in the equine Math and agricultural industry segments. ⮚ Expose students to courses in computation,  M105 Contemporary Math communications, and human relations, and  M111 Technical Math assist students in developing an understanding  M121 College Algebra and appreciation for diversity, social  STAT216 Intro to statistics responsibility and the participation in public affairs. Human Relations ⮚ Provide students with opportunities for practical experience in the Agriculture/Equine  BGMT 237 Human Relations in Business Industry via internships, fieldwork, and skills-  PSYX100 Intro to Psychology based course offerings.  SOCI101 Intro to Sociology ⮚ Assist students in the development of critical Accounting thinking and problem-solving skills, and the ability to conceptualize ideas.  ACTG101 Accounting Procedures I ⮚ Serve those students seeking a career as an  ACTG201 Principles of Financial Accounting Equine Professional by providing in-depth and  ACTG205 Computerized Accounting practical skills-based exposure to the equine ______training and sciences component of Agriculture.

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Summer semester Internship is recommended and  COMX115 Interpersonal Communications strongly encouraged but not required.  WRIT101 College Writing

Freshman Year Math Fall Semester – 15 Credits  M105 Contemporary Math DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr  M111 Technical Math ANSC100 Intro to Animal Science 3cr  M121 College Algebra BIOB101 Discover Biology 3cr  STAT216 Intro to statistics BIOB102 Discover Biology Lab 1cr EQUH110 Western Equitation 3cr Human Relations NRSM101 Natural Resource Conservation 3cr  BGMT 237 Human Relations in Business NRSM102 MT Range Plants Lab 1cr  PSYX100 Intro to Psychology  SOCI101 Intro to Sociology Freshman Year Spring Semester – 16-17 Credits Accounting ANSC202 Livestock Feeding & Nutrition 4cr  ACTG101 Accounting Procedures I AGBE210 Economics of Ag Business 3cr  ACTG201 Principles of Financial Accounting EQUH201 Intermediate Western Equitation 3cr  ACTG205 Computerized Accounting MATH Math or Stats Course see below 3-4cr ______COMM Communications Couse see below 3cr AAS Business Management Sophomore Year The Business Management program prepares students Fall Semester 17 Credits for entry-level positions in business enterprises. ANSC108 Livestock Evaluation 2cr Students will receive a solid grounding in accounting, ANSC109 Livestock Evaluation Lab 1cr computers, personnel management, marketing and ANSC240 Animal Reproduction 4cr business management. This program will provide EQUH253 Starting Colts 2cr students with an understanding of the business EQUS150 Equine Production 3cr environment through both theoretical analysis and ABGE105 Ag Marketing 3cr practical application of the principles of business ACTG Accounting Course see below 3cr management, making them a more valued employee. The program supports both the goals of employment Sophomore Year and academic transfer. Spring Semester 16 Credits ANSC265 A&P of Domestic Animals 3cr Upon successful completion of this plan of study, students will be able to: ANSC266 A&P of Domestic Animals Lab 1cr  Prepare, read and understand a company’s ANSC299 Ag Capstone 3cr financial statements. HR Human Resource Course see below 3cr  Compose written and oral messages in a clear, CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr concise, and complete manner. AGBE278 Agri Business Planning 3cr  Operate computerized systems that are EQUH256 Developing the Young Horse 2cr essential to small business success.  Apply human relation theories to improve workplace efficiency within the legal Communications environment.  COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking

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 Define, price, distribute, and promote a ______company’s product within a target market. CAS Rural Organization Employee ⮚ Solve common mathematical and statistical problems that are faced in business. Management (ROEM) ⮚ Understand the economic, socio-cultural, and The management of employees is critical to the success regulatory business environments. of any business or organization. The ROEM is designed for current owners, managers, supervisors or team Freshman Year leaders in rural organizations. It provides rural Fall Semester – 16-17 credits organizations the knowledge, skill and applications opportunities to better manage people and lead their ACTG201 Principles of Financial Accounting 3cr organizations to greater success. DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr

CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr Upon successful completion of the program, the BGEN105 Intro to Business 3cr student will be able to: MATH 3-4cr  Demonstrate knowledge and use of available ELECTIVE 3cr resources, which answer legal, ethical, process and practice questions encountered as they lead their Freshman Year organizations. Spring Semester – 18 credits  Assimilate and synthesize the practical skills ACTG202 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3cr necessary to be a successful manager of the BGEN235 Business Law I 3cr human capital within an organization. COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3cr  Demonstrate knowledge of the theories and WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr concepts related to the study of organizations and human resource management. CAPP156 MS Excel 3cr  Apply what they are learning through a ELECTIVE 3cr practicum and/or internship or simulations.

Sophomore Year Freshman Year Fall Semester – 15 credits Fall Semester – 16 credits ECNS201 Principles of Microeconomics 3cr DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr BMGT215 Human Resource Management 3cr BGEN105 Intro to Business or 3cr ACTG205 Computerized Accounting 3cr BMGT210 Sm Business Entrepreneurship 3cr BMKT225 Marketing 3cr BMGT237 Human Relations in Business 3cr ELECTIVE 3cr BMGT225 Employee Staff/Selection Rural Bus 3cr BMGT227 Admin Compensation/Benefits 3cr Sophomore Year WRIT122 Intro Business Writing 3cr Spring Semester – 15 credits ECNS202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3cr Freshman Year WRIT122 Intro to Business Writing 3cr Spring Semester – 15-16 credits BMGT210 Small Business Entrepreneurship 3cr BMGT215 Human Resource Management 3cr BMGT237 Human Relations in Business 3cr BMGT226 Employee Management/Success 3cr BMGT228 Ethical, Social/Legal Issues for HR 3cr Math CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr  M105 Contemporary Math MATH – M105 or higher 3-4cr  M121 College Algebra ______ STAT216 Intro to statistics

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AAS Rural Organization Employee ACTG101 Accounting Procedures 3cr Management (ROEM) COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3cr The management of employees is critical to the success PHL110 Intro to Ethics 3cr of any business or organization. The ROEM is designed BGEN235 Business Law 3cr for current owners, managers, supervisors or team ECNS201 Microeconomics 3cr leaders in rural organizations. It provides rural organizations the knowledge, skill and applications Sophomore Year opportunities to better manage people and lead their Spring Semester – 15 credits organizations to greater success. BMGT290 Practicum in ROEM 3cr SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3cr Upon successful completion of the program, the Macroeconomics 3cr student will be able to: Elective – Business or Accounting 6cr ⮚ Demonstrate knowledge and use of available resources, which answer legal, ethical, process ______and practice questions encountered as they CTS Tier I-IV Corrosion Technology lead their organizations. ⮚ Assimilate and synthesize the practical skills Corrosion Technology Tiers must be completed in order, necessary to be a successful manager of the i.e., Tier II cannot be completed without completion of human capital within an organization. Tier I, etc. ⮚ Demonstrate knowledge of the theories and

concepts related to the study of organizations and human resource management. Tier I ⮚ Apply what they are learning through a The CTS Corrosion Technology Tier I provides students practicum and/or internship or simulations. with entry-level corrosion knowledge to be proficient in the workforce. Freshman Year Fall Semester – 16 credits CORR101 Safety 1cr DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr CORR102 Intro to Corrosion 3cr BGEN105 Intro to Business or 3cr CORR103 DC Circuits 3cr BMGT210 Sm Business Entrepreneurship 3cr CORR104 Coatings & Linings 3cr BMGT237 Human Relations in Business 3cr BMGT225 Employee Staff/Selection Rural Bus 3cr Tier II BMGT227 Admin Compensation/Benefits 3cr The Tier II is a stackable CTS, providing further corrosion WRIT122 Intro Business Writing 3cr knowledge and building upon the C.T.S. Tier I.

Freshman Year CORR105 Electricity, Electrical Reactions 3cr Spring Semester – 15-16 credits CORR106 Catholic Protection 4cr BMGT215 Human Resource Management 3cr CORR107 Corrosion Technology 4cr BMGT226 Employee Management/Success 3cr BMGT228 Ethical, Social/Legal Issues for HR 3cr Tier III CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr The Tier III stackable CTS takes the electrical knowledge MATH – M105 or higher 3-4cr and applies it to rectifiers as well as internal and atmospheric corrosion. An internship or independent Sophomore Year study is recommended in tier III or IV.* Fall Semester – 15 credits

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CORR208 Rectifiers 3cr CORR101 Safety 1cr CORR209 Internal Corrosion Control 4cr CORR102 Intro to Corrosion 3cr CORR214 Atmospheric Corrosion 3cr CORR103 DC Circuits 3cr CORR298 Internship or 3cr CORR104 Coatings and Linings 3cr CORR292 Independent Study 3cr CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr Tier IV The Tier IV stackable CTS provides further information Freshman Year on diagrams, schematics, GIS, metallurgy and corrosion, Spring Semester – 17 credits field surveys and a capstone project round out the Human Relations – see below 3cr curriculum. If an internship or independent study has CORR105 Electricity, Electrical Reactions 3cr not been completed, students will also take it this tier. CORR106 Cathodic Protection 4cr CORR107 Corrosion Technology 4cr CORR210 Diagrams, Schematics, GIS 4cr M111 Technical Math 3cr CORR213 Metallurgy and Corrosion 3cr CORR215 Field Surveys 4cr Human Relations CORR216 Capstone Project 4cr  BGMT 237 Human Relations in Business ______ PSYX100 Intro to Psychology CAS Corrosion Technology  SOCI101 Intro to Sociology The Corrosion Technology program prepares students for entry-level employment as a Corrosion Technician in ______the fields of manufacturing, oil and gas, government, AAS Corrosion Technology pipeline maintenance, and general corrosion The Corrosion Technology program prepares students management. Corrosion Technicians have a basic for entry-level employment as a Corrosion Technician in understanding of electricity, chemistry, metallurgy, and the fields of manufacturing, oil and gas, government, the properties of materials. Careers in corrosion apply pipeline maintenance, and general corrosion these sciences to detect and control chemical and management. Corrosion Technicians have a basic mechanical deterioration. understanding of electricity, chemistry, metallurgy, and the properties of materials. Careers in corrosion apply Students completing this degree program successfully these sciences to detect and control chemical and will be able to: mechanical deterioration. ⮚ Adhere to safe work practices and ensure compliance of requirements pertaining to Students completing this degree program successfully corrosion. will be able to: ⮚ Demonstrate knowledge of components of a ⮚ Utilize basic knowledge of mathematics, corrosion system and theory. electricity, chemistry, metallurgy, and the ⮚ Apply safety practices while working with direct properties of materials to prevent or control and alternating current. corrosion. ⮚ Identify and safely use cathodic testing ⮚ Apply corrosion theory to prevent, assess, and equipment. correct corrosion problems. Identify and apply coatings and linings. ⮚ Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and remedy corrosion problems.

⮚ Adhere to safe work practices and ensure Freshman Year compliance with company and regulatory Fall Semester – 17 credits requirements. DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr

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⮚ Identify and safely use cathodic testing AAS Criminal Justice equipment. The Criminal Justice degree provides students with a ⮚ Identify and apply coatings and linings. foundation of knowledge and prepares students for a ⮚ Interpret, produce, and explain technical wide variety of careers in the diverse and dynamic field reports, and perform field surveys. of criminal justice. The degree supports the student’s desire to seek immediate employment in the profession Freshman Year and/or to continue his/her education beyond the Fall Semester – 17 credits associate degree level. DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr CORR101 Safety 1cr Students completing this degree program successfully CORR102 Intro to Corrosion 3cr will be able to: CORR103 DC Circuits 3cr ⮚ Identify and explain the basic structures and CORR104 Coatings and Linings 3cr functions of the criminal justice system. CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr ⮚ Interpret the basic concepts and functions of WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr criminal law. ⮚ Apply constitutional principles that protect the

rights of individuals and regulate criminal Freshman Year justice practices and procedures. Spring Semester – 17 credits ⮚ Integrate multidisciplinary theories, which Human Relations see below 3cr constitute the basis for understanding CORR105 Electricity, Electrical Reactions 3cr criminality and victimization. CORR106 Cathodic Protection 4cr ⮚ Identify and describe key social and cultural CORR107 Corrosion Technology 4cr issues confronting the criminal justice system. M111 Technical Math 3cr ⮚ Explain basic theories and concepts of criminal justice and the ethical issues involved. Sophomore Year Fall Semester – 13 credits Freshman Year CORR208 Rectifiers 3cr Fall Semester – 16 credits CORR209 Internal Corrosion Control 4cr DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr CORR214 Atmospheric Corrosion 3cr CJUS121 Intro to Criminal Justice 3cr CORR298 Internship or 3cr CORR292 Independent Study 3cr WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr PSCI210 Intro to American Government 3cr Sophomore Year SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3cr Spring Semester – 15 credits CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr CORR210 Diagrams, Schematics, Maps 4cr CORR213 Metallurgy and Corrosion 3cr Freshman Year CORR215 Field Surveys 4cr Spring Semester – 18 credits CORR216 Capstone Project 4cr CJUS215 CJ Community Relations 3cr PSCI260 State & Local Government 3cr Human Relations WRIT201 College Writing II or 3cr  BGMT 237 Human Relations in Business WRIT122 Intro to Business Writing 3cr  PSYX100 Intro to Psychology M111 Technical Math 3cr  SOCI101 Intro to Sociology PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3cr ______

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Sophomore Year ⮚ Establish and maintain a physically and Fall Semester – 15 credits psychologically safe and healthy learning CJUS200 Principles of Criminal Law 3cr environment for young children. CJUS220 Intro to Corrections 3cr ⮚ Use informal and formal assessment strategies SOCI211 Intro to Criminology or 3cr as an on-going integral part of planning and SOCI260 Intro to Juvenile Delinquency 3cr individualizing curriculum and teaching practices. CJUS/CJLE Professional Elective 3cr ⮚ Establish and maintain positive family and

community relationships by communicating Sophomore Year effectively, demonstrating sensitivity to Spring Semester – 15 credits differences, respecting parental choices and CJUS231 Criminal Evidence & Procedures 3cr involving families in planning for their children. CJUS208 CJ Ethics/Leadership 3cr ⮚ Demonstrate an understanding of the early SOCI201 Social Problems or 3cr childhood profession by being informed about SOCI206 Deviant Behavior 3cr professional development, legal issues, CJUS/CJLE Professional Elective 3cr resource information, state and national ______regulations and opportunities that would improve quality of programs and services for CAS Early Childhood Education young children. Early Childhood Education Certificate program provides ⮚ Demonstrate ability to work effectively during a competency based curriculum and lab experience for at least 300 hours of supervised lab experience students who wish to work in a professional childcare in appropriate settings serving infants, toddlers, setting. When entering the Early Childhood Education preschoolers, or school age children. Program proof of immunization and a criminal background check are required for the lab experience at Freshman Year a registered childcare facility. Fall Semester – 14 credits

DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr Students completing this program successfully will be EDEC215 Diversity in Early Childhood Education 4cr able to: EDEC247 Child/Adolescent Development 4cr ⮚ Use knowledge of how children develop and learn to provide opportunities that support the WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr physical, social, emotional, language, cognitive, CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr and aesthetic development of all young children from birth through age eight. Freshman Year ⮚ Plan and implement developmentally Spring Semester – 16 credits appropriate curriculum and instructional EDEC230 Positive Child Guidance 3cr practices based on knowledge of individual EDEC130 Health, Safety, Nutrition in EC 4cr children, special needs, the community, the COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3cr importance of play, and curriculum goals and PSYX100 Intro to Psychology or 3cr content. SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3cr ⮚ Use individual and group guidance techniques ELECTIVE 3cr to develop positive and supportive relationships ______with children, encourage positive social interaction among children, and promote AAS Early Childhood Education positive strategies that will develop personal Students successfully completing the Early Childhood self-control and self-esteem in children. Education A.A.S. degree will have acquired the requisite skills for obtaining employment or advancement in the field of early childhood care and education. The

75 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______program incorporates both an academic base and lab courses to provide a balanced program to prepare Freshman Year highly qualified early childhood teachers/practitioners. Fall Semester – 14 credits DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr Students completing this program successfully will be EDEC215 Diversity in Early Childhood Education 4cr able to: EDEC247 Child/Adolescent Development 4cr ⮚ Use knowledge of how children develop and WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr learn to provide opportunities that support the CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr physical, social, emotional, language, cognitive, and aesthetic development of children from Freshman Year birth through age eight. Spring Semester – 16 credits ⮚ Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructional EDEC230 Positive Child Guidance 3cr practices based on knowledge of individual EDEC130 Health, Safety, Nutrition in EC 4cr children, special needs, the community, the COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3cr importance of play, and curriculum goals and PSYX100 Intro to Psychology or 3cr content. SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3cr ⮚ Use individual and group guidance techniques ELECTIVE 3cr to develop positive and supportive relationships with children, encourage positive social Sophomore Year interaction among children, and promote Fall Semester – 16-17 credits positive strategies that will develop personal EDEC273 Curriculum and Environments I 4cr self-control and self-esteem in children. EDEC210 Meeting the Needs of Families 3cr ⮚ Establish and maintain physically and MATH 3-4cr psychologically safe and healthy learning NASX105 Native American Studies 3cr environments for young children. ⮚ Use informal and formal assessment strategies ELECTIVE 3CR as an on-going integral part of planning and individualizing curriculum and teaching Sophomore Year practices. Spring Semester – 16 credits ⮚ Establish and maintain positive family and EDEC275 Integrated Curriculum/Environment II 4cr community relationships by communicating EDEC265 Leadership & Professionalism in EC 3cr effectively, demonstrating sensitivity to ELECTIVES 9cr differences, respecting parental choices and ______involving families in planning for their children. Technical Skills Program ⮚ Demonstrate an understanding of the early

childhood profession by being informed about professional development, legal issues, The Technical Skills program at Dawson Community resource information, state and national College provides students with skills across multiple regulations and opportunities that would technical and trade disciples for job placement or improve quality of programs and services for advancement based on their individual needs and young children. career goals. It provides a variety of knowledge and ⮚ Demonstrate the ability to work effectively hands-on-experience for individuals looking to increase during at least 300 hours of supervised lab specific technical skills and soft skills. The program experience in appropriate settings that serve provides flexibility based on employer needs. The infants, toddlers, preschoolers, or school age customizable nature of the Technical Skills program children up to grade three. allows students to come away with specialized skills and

76 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______general knowledge needed for employment in a variety trade disciplines or for advancement based on their of high-wage fields across Montana. individual needs and provides flexibility and customization. There are multiple credentials and certificate levels available within the Technical Skills program: Tier I First Year, First Semester – 16 credits certificate (12-15 credits), Tier II certificate (12-15 DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr credits), Tier III (12-15 credits), Tier IV (12-15 CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr credits), Certificate of Applied Science (30 credits) COMM Communication course see below 3cr and the Associate of Applied Science (60 credits). Technical Credits at least 9cr The stacked approach provides students with flexibility and multiple options for completion that First Year, Second Semester – 15 credits build upon one another. M111 Technical Math 3cr HR Human Relations course see below 3cr Upon successful completion of the Technical Skills Technical Credits at least 9cr program, students will:

⮚ Demonstrate safe workplace habits. Communications ⮚ Demonstrate knowledge, skills, attitudes, and practical experiences for entry-level  COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking employment in trades and technical skills.  COMX115 Interpersonal Communications ⮚ Demonstrate the development of critical  WRIT101 College Writing thinking and problem-solving skills and the ability to conceptualize ideas. Math ⮚ Gain exposure to ideas in computation, communications, and human relations.  M105 Contemporary Math ⮚ Develop an understanding and appreciation for  M111 Technical Math diversity, social responsibility, and  M121 College Algebra communication.  STAT216 Intro to statistics

______Human Relations CTS Technical Skills Tiers I-IV  BGMT 237 Human Relations in Business  PSYX100 Intro to Psychology ECP100 First Aid/CPR is recommended.  SOCI101 Intro to Sociology ______12-15 credits of Technical Credits per Tier certificate AAS Technical Skills from the following plans of study: Technical Skills program provides students with skills Animal Livestock Production across multiple technical and trade disciplines for job Business Management placement or advancement based on their individual Corrosion Technology needs and career goals. It provides a variety of Criminal Justice knowledge and hands-on experience for individuals Early Childhood Education looking to increase specific technical and soft skills. The Rural Organizational Employee Management program provides flexibility based on employer needs, Welding Technology and the customizable nature of the Technical Skills ______program allows students to come away with specialized CAS Technical Skills skills and general knowledge needed for employment in a variety of high-wage fields across Montana. The Technical Skills program prepares students for entry-level employment across multiple technical and

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There are three levels of involvement available with this The CTS Certificate in Welding Tier I provides program the Associate of Applied Science, the students with entry-level welding knowledge to be Certificate of Applied Science, and the Certificates of proficient in the workforce. Technical Studies. This laddered approach to the program will afford participants options, which build on WLDG110 Welding Theory I 2cr one another. WLDG111 Welding Theory I Lab 1cr WLDG180 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 5cr First Year, First Semester – 16 credits WLDG133 GMAW, FCAW 3cr DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr ELECTIVE 3cr CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr COMM Communication course see below 3cr Tier III Technical Credits at least 9cr The CTS Certificate in Welding Tier III builds upon the Certificate of Applied Science in order for the First Year, Second Semester – 15 credits student to gain additional skill sets M111 Technical Math 3cr HR Human Relations course see below 3cr WLDG237 Aluminum Welding Processes 2cr Technical Credits at least 9cr WLDG201 Weld, Measure, Trade Tools 1cr WLDG241 Metal Fabrication I 4cr Second Year, First Semester – 15 credits WLDG232 Metal Fabrication II 4cr Technical Credits at least 15cr WLDG225 Structural Fabrication 3cr ELECTIVE 2cr Second Year, Second Semester – 15 credits ______Technical Credits at least 15cr CAS Welding Technology The Welding Technology Certificate program provides Communications fundamental knowledge and lab practice needed in welding and related career fields. The welding courses  COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking in this program build on each other making the welding  COMX115 Interpersonal Communications course sequence listed in the plan of study a fall  WRIT101 College Writing semester start program.

Math Upon completion of the program, the student will be  M105 Contemporary Math able to: ⮚ Demonstrate safe work habits in welding/metal  M111 Technical Math fabrication.  M121 College Algebra ⮚ Identify and use a variety of techniques and  STAT216 Intro to statistics materials to achieve the desired weld. Human Relations Freshman Year  BGMT 237 Human Relations in Business Fall Semester – 15 credits  PSYX100 Intro to Psychology DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr  SOCI101 Intro to Sociology WLDG110 Welding Theory I 2cr ______WLDG111 Welding Theory I Lab 1cr CTS Welding WLDG180 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 5cr Tier I WLDG133 Gas Metal Arc Welding 3cr WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr

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WLDG133 Gas Metal Arc Welding 3cr Freshman Year WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr Spring Semester – 18 credits M111 Technical Math 3cr Freshman Year WLDG140 Intro GTAW w/Integrated Lab 3cr Spring Semester – 18 credits WLDG145 Fabrication Basics 4cr M111 Technical Math 3cr WLDG146 Fabrication Basics II 2cr WLDG140 Intro GTAW w/Integrated Lab 3cr WLDG185 Weld Qualification Test Prep 1cr WLDG145 Fabrication Basics 4cr WLDG186 Weld Qualification Test Prep Lab 2cr WLDG146 Fabrication Basics II 2cr Human Relations course – see below 3cr WLDG185 Weld Qualification Test Prep 1cr WLDG186 Weld Qualification Test Prep Lab 2cr Human Relations course – see below 3cr Human Relations

 BGMT 237 Human Relations in Business Sophomore Year  PSYX100 Intro to Psychology Fall Semester – 15 credits  SOCI101 Intro to Sociology WLDG201 Welding, Measure & Trade Tools 1cr WLDG241 Metal Fabrication I 4cr ______WLDG242 Metal Fabrication II 4cr AAS Welding Technology WLDG225 Structural Fabrication 3cr Students learn the basics of welding technology that will CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr permit the individual to enter the field at entry level as a fabrication/welder. The student will also take Sophomore Year academic courses to provide a well-balanced Spring Semester – 15 credits curriculum. Graduates may enter the workforce WLDG237 Aluminum Welding Process 2cr immediately or transfer for more advanced training. WLDG210 Pipe Welding 2cr The welding courses in this program build on each other WLDG212 Pipe Welding Layout 6cr making the welding course sequence listed in the plan WLDG280 Welding Testing Certification 2cr of study a fall semester start program. WLDG281 Welding Testing Certification Lab 2cr Upon completion of the program, the student will be ECP100 First Aid/CPR 1cr able to: ⮚ Demonstrate safe work habits in welding/metal Human Relations fabrication.  BGMT 237 Human Relations in Business ⮚ Identify and use a variety of techniques and materials to achieve the desired weld.  PSYX100 Intro to Psychology  ⮚ Perform quality welds on mild steel using arc SOCI101 Intro to Sociology and gas methods. ⮚ Layout and cut flat structural steel. Dawson Community College

Freshman Year Course Listing/Descriptions Fall Semester – 15 credits DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr WLDG110 Welding Theory I 2cr All courses listed in this catalog appear alphabetically by WLDG111 Welding Theory I Lab 1cr subject area and in numerical sequence with listings WLDG180 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 5cr broken down as follows:

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⮚ The capital letters preceding the course indicate The emphasis of this course is learning how to make the subject area in which the course is offered decisions with the information accounting provides. and are used as a code. ACTG201 F, 3 credits ⮚ The three digits immediately following the Principles of Financial Accounting subject area code identify individual course An introduction to the principles of financial accounting. offerings within the area of study. In general, a Specific topics include study of complete accounting 100 number indicates a first year subject and a cycles for retail and other businesses key accounting 200 rubric indicates a second year subject. Sub- concepts, accounting transaction recording, financial 100 courses (e.g. WRIT095) are non- statement preparation, accounting systems overview, transferable sub-college level courses. business entity structures and financial statement ⮚ The words following the course number are analysis. course titles and describe the course in a few ACTG202 S, 3 credits words. Principles of Managerial Accounting ⮚ The capital letters following the course title and Prerequisite: ACTG201 course description indicate when the course is This course is an introduction to the principles of generally offered. F indicates the course is managerial accounting. The course is designed to offered in the fall, and S indicates spring. introduce managerial accounting, the process of Courses may also be offered at additional times providing information to managers for use in planning, as determined by the Vice President of control and decision-making. Managerial accounting Academic and Student Affairs. topics include cost-volume-profit relationships, capital ⮚ The entry listed after the semester indicates the budgeting, traditional cost management, and decision- number of semester hours of credit the course analysis tools. carries. ACTG205 F, 3 credits The listing of a course in this or any other college Computerized Accounting publication does not constitute a guarantee or Prerequisite: ACTG101 or ACTG201 contract that the particular course will be offered Studies how computers are used in today’s accounting during the time listed. All courses are subject to environments to apply the basic principles and scheduling changes or cancellations. Every effort procedures of accrual accounting with accounting will be made to inform students of such changes software packages. Computer accounting applications and/or cancellations. used to complete the accounting cycle include: general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, Classes may be listed as on-demand status, which invoicing, payroll, depreciation, and inventory. means they are offered on a limited basis providing ACTG272 S, 3 credits there is sufficient demand or if the class is needed Principles of Financial Accounting II to satisfy a program requirement. At the discretion Prerequisite: ACTG201 of the Vice President of Academic and Student A continuation of Principles of Accounting I with an Affairs, the class may be offered. emphasis on those accounting concepts designed to provide information necessary for management use. ______Specific topics include interpreting financial statement Accounting information, study of cost systems, cost-volume-profit ACTG101 F, 3 credits analysis, and organizational concepts – all of which Accounting Procedures I facilitate the managerial control, planning, and decision- This basic course covers the purpose and scope of making processes. accounting. Students study the difference between ______assets, liabilities, equity, income, and expenses. Activities Financial statement preparation and analysis is stressed. May only be repeated ONCE for credit. ACT104 S, 1 credit

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Beginning Bowling within the sport of running. Topics covered include: Instruction and practice of the fundamental skills in Preparation, warm up and cool down, proper form, bowling. Additional fee required. stride frequency, varying types of workouts, strength ACT106 F/S, 1 credit and injury prevention exercises. Beginning Conditioning and Fitness ACT168 F, 1 credit Fundamentals of physical fitness. The needs and Body by Barre interests of participants are emphasized through skilled Participants will become familiar with barre as a fitness or health related components. practice to enhance well-being through aerobic ACT110 F, 1 credit stamina, body-awareness, flexibility, mobility and Beginning Weight Training strength. This course will focus on physical fitness Instruction in the sport of weight training. through isometric ballet-based movements with an ACT126 F, 1 credit emphasis on proper body alignment. Additional fee Ranch Rodeo I required. Ranch Rodeo I will introduce the student to the ACT219 F, 1 credit fundamentals of competition at Ranch Rodeo events Folf within the NILE Region. Ranch broncs, wild cow milking, Students will demonstrate their knowledge and ability and proper horse and livestock handling will also be in the sport of disk-golf (folf) through participation in introduced. This class may lead to a spot on the DCC the sport. Ranch Rodeo Team as a competing member of two ACT226 F, 1 credit college-sponsored teams. Ranch Rodeo III ACT127 S, 1 credit Prerequisite: ACT127 Ranch Rodeo II This course will continue with the fundamentals of Prerequisite: ACT126 competition at Ranch Rodeo events within the NILE This course will expand on the fundamentals of Region. Ranch broncs, wild cow milking, and proper competition at Ranch Rodeo events within the NILE horse and livestock handling, team penning, and team Region. Ranch broncs, wild cow milking, and proper sorting will also continue to be presented. Students will horse and livestock handling will also be expanded be introduced to team doctoring and team trailering. upon. Students will be introduced to team penning and This class may lead to a spot on the DCC Ranch Rodeo team sorting. This class may lead to a spot on the DCC Team as a competing member of two college-sponsored Ranch Rodeo Team as a competing member of two teams. college-sponsored teams. ACT227 S, 1 credit ACT134 F/S, 1 credit Ranch Rodeo IV Dancing for Exercise Prerequisite: ACT226 Lifetime dancing skills in an exercise format. This course will bring together all that was ACT146 F/S, 1 credit learned/presented in Ranch Rodeo I/II/III. The student Beginning Golf will continue to work on, and perfect, skills in the Instruction and practice of the fundamentals of golf. fundamentals presented in the previous courses Additional fee required. (fundamentals of competition at ranch rodeo events ACT150 F/S, 1 credit within the NILE Region: ranch broncs, wild cow milking, Beginning Yoga proper horse and livestock handling, team penning, Introduction of the fundamentals of yoga. Additional team sorting, team doctoring, and team trailering). This fee required. class may lead to a spot on the DCC Ranch Rodeo team ACT163 F, 1 credit as a competing member of two college-sponsored 5/10K Race Training teams. Provide student athletes with the opportunity to learn, ACT191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits experiment, and reflect on the development of their Special Topics fitness level by teaching different methods of training

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Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there Softball II-Varsity is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in the determine demand. collegiate-level of softball. (Varsity) Students participate ACT192/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits as a member of the intercollegiate sport. Independent Study ACTV140 F, 1 credit Students follow a course of study and work with a Baseball I-Varsity faculty member to decide how the student will meet Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in the defined course objectives. Both student and instructor collegiate-level of baseball. (Varsity) Students agree on what the student will do (e.g., readings, participate as a member of the intercollegiate sport. research, and work projects), how the student’s work ACTV143 S, 1 credit will be evaluated, and the time frame for completion. Baseball II-Varsity The student must interact with the faculty member on a Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in the regular and substantive basis to assure progress within collegiate-level of baseball. (Varsity) Students the course or program. participate as a member of the intercollegiate sport. ACT194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits ACTV151 F, 1 credit Workshop Esports I-Varsity This is concentrated class sessions on a topic for which a Instruction and practice of fundamental skills at the particular need has been identified. collegiate level of Esports. Varsity students will ______participate as a member of the intercollegiate sport. Activities-Varsity ACTV152 S, 1 credit ACTV120 F, 1 credit Esports II-Varsity Basketball I-Varsity Instruction and practice of fundamental skills at the Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in the collegiate level of Esports. Varsity students will collegiate-level of basketball. (Varsity) Students participate as a member of the intercollegiate sport. participate as a member of the intercollegiate sport. ACTV160 F, 1 credit ACTV121 S, 1 credit Rodeo I-Varsity Basketball II-Varsity Fundamentals of rodeo events in practices and Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in the competition with emphasis on NIRA rules, team spirit, collegiate-level of basketball. (Varsity) Students conditioning, and safety measures. (Varsity) Students participate as a member of the intercollegiate sport. participate as a member of the intercollegiate sport and ACTV125 F, 1 credit DCC NIRA Card holders. Cross Country I-Varsity ACTV163 S, 1 credit Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in the Rodeo II-Varsity collegiate-level of Cross Country. (Varsity) Students Fundamentals of rodeo events in practices and participate as a member of the intercollegiate sport. competition with emphasis on NIRA rules, team spirit, ACTV126 S, 1 credit conditioning, and safety measures. (Varsity) Students Track and Field I-Varsity participate as a member of the intercollegiate sport and Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in the DCC NIRA Card holders. collegiate-level of Track. (Varsity) Students participate ACTV170 F, 1 credit as a member of the intercollegiate sport. Volleyball I-Varsity ACTV131 F, 1 credit Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in the Softball I-Varsity collegiate-level of Volleyball. (Varsity) Students Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in the participate as a member of the intercollegiate sport. collegiate-level of softball. (Varsity) Students participate ACTV173 S, 1 credit as a member of the intercollegiate sport. Volleyball II-Varsity ACTV133 S, 1 credit Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in the

82 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______collegiate-level of Volleyball. (Varsity) Students ACTV233 S, 1 credit participate as a member of the intercollegiate sport. Softball IV-Varsity ACTV180 F, 1 credit Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in the Cheerleading I-Varsity collegiate-level of softball. (Varsity) Students participate Varsity students will participate as a member of the as a member of the intercollegiate sport. intercollegiate sport. Provide student athletes the ACTV240 F, 1 credit opportunity to improve their skills and knowledge of Baseball III-Varsity cheerleading through fitness and conditioning and other Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in the instruction, as well as improve their academic collegiate-level of baseball. (Varsity) Students performance through study tables and tutoring and participate as a member of the intercollegiate sport. help them to learn social responsibility through ACTV243 S, 1 credit community service. Baseball IV-Varsity ACTV181 S, 1 credit Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in the Cheerleading II-Varsity collegiate-level of baseball. (Varsity) Students Varsity students will participate as a member of the participate as a member of the intercollegiate sport. intercollegiate sport. Provide student athletes the ACTV251 F, 1 credit opportunity to improve their skills and knowledge of Esports III-Varsity cheerleading through fitness and conditioning and other Instruction and practice of fundamental skills at the instruction, as well as improve their academic collegiate level of Esports. Varsity students will performance through study tables and tutoring and participate as a member of the intercollegiate sport. help them to learn social responsibility through ACTV252 S, 1 credits community service. Esports IV-Varsity ACTV220 F, 1 credit Instruction and practice of fundamental skills at the Basketball III-Varsity collegiate level of Esports. Varsity students will Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in the participate as a member of the intercollegiate sport. collegiate-level of basketball. (Varsity) Students ACTV260 F, 1 credit participate as a member of the intercollegiate sport. Rodeo III-Varsity ACTV221 S, 1 credit Fundamentals of rodeo events in practices and Basketball IV-Varsity competition with emphasis on NIRA rules, team spirit, Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in the conditioning, and safety measures. (Varsity) Students collegiate-level of basketball. (Varsity) Students participate as a member of the intercollegiate sport and participate as a member of the intercollegiate sport. DCC NIRA Card holders. ACTV225 F, 1 credit ACTV263 S, 1 credit Cross Country II-Varsity Rodeo IV-Varsity Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in the Fundamentals of rodeo events in practices and collegiate-level of Cross Country. (Varsity) Students competition with emphasis on NIRA rules, team spirit, participate as a member of the intercollegiate sport. conditioning, and safety measures. (Varsity) Students ACTV226 S, 1 credit participate as a member of the intercollegiate sport and Track and Field II-Varsity DCC NIRA Card holders. Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in the ACTV270 F, 1 credit collegiate-level of Track. (Varsity) Students participate Volleyball III-Varsity as a member of the intercollegiate sport. Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in the ACTV231 F, 1 credit collegiate-level of Volleyball. (Varsity) Students Softball III-Varsity participate as a member of the intercollegiate sport. Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in the ACTV273 S, 1 credit collegiate-level of softball. (Varsity) Students participate Volleyball IV-Varsity as a member of the intercollegiate sport. Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in the

83 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______collegiate-level of Volleyball. (Varsity) Students Agricultural Sciences participate as a member of the intercollegiate sport. AGSC260 ACTV280 F, 1 credit AG Fundamentals S, 4 credits Cheerleading III-Varsity This course is designed to cover knowledge in the Varsity students will participate as a member of the following topics: Ag business plan development, intercollegiate sport. Provide student athletes the operation transfer management, markets and opportunity to improve their skills and knowledge of economics, budgeting and finance, farm and ranch cheerleading through fitness and conditioning and other management, Ag technology, livestock production, crop instruction, as well as improve their academic and forage production, Ag career building and issues performance through study tables and tutoring and impacting the Ag industry. help them to learn social responsibility through AGSC191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits community service. Special Topics ACTV281 S, 1 credit Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there Cheerleading IV-Varsity is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to Varsity students will participate as a member of the determine demand. intercollegiate sport. Provide student athletes the AGSC192/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits opportunity to improve their skills and knowledge of Independent Study cheerleading through fitness and conditioning and other Students follow a course of study and work with a instruction, as well as improve their academic faculty member to decide how the student will meet performance through study tables and tutoring and defined course objectives. Both student and instructor help them to learn social responsibility through agree on what the student will do (e.g., readings, community service. research, and work projects), how the student’s work ______will be evaluated, and the time frame for completion. Agricultural Business and Economics The student must interact with the faculty member on a AGBE105 F, 3 credits regular and substantive basis to assure progress within Ag Marketing the course or program. This course covers principles of economics and AGSC194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits agricultural marketing functions, agencies, services, and Seminar/Workshop economic problems associated with production Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which a agriculture in Montana. The course includes an particular need has been identified. overview of commodity trading and the futures market. ______

AGBE210 S, 3 credits Allied Health: Athletic Training Economics of Agricultural Business AHAT210 F, 3 credits Core III Prevention/Care of Athletic Injuries Topics include the theory of demand, product supply, This course will look into the role of the athletic trainer and performance of the economy as a whole. Various in injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. economic policies are considered. Basics of marketing Identification of the body’s physiology in response to are studied. Marketing strategies and problems injury is also studied. The student is given the associated with agriculture commodities are also opportunity to learn the skills in various taping studied. techniques, protective equipment and the use of AGBE278 S, 3 credits common modalities used in the healthcare setting. Agri-Business Planning ______A capstone course encompassing all of the skill sets taught in the Ag curriculum. ______

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Allied Health: Medical Support Special attention is given to rangeland environments AHMS144 F, 3 credits and seasonal changes. Medical Terminology ANSC215 S, 3 credits This is an integral, helpful course for any student who is Calving Management planning to work in a medical environment. Nursing, Prerequisite: ANSC100 pre-med, medical technology, veterinary science, This course will aid in understanding the nutritional veterinary technician, pharmacy, pharmacy technician, needs of cows and heifers during gestation and after occupational or physical therapy, occupational or parturition. Students are prepared to recognize calving physical therapy technician, medical record coder, problems and subsequently assist during parturition, all medical billing technician, medical insurance, and to maximize calf survival. Additional fee required. medical transcriptionists are all fields, which involve the ANSC222 F, 3 credits language of medicine. This course is an introduction to Livestock in Sustainable Systems medical word building through the study of prefixes, Prerequisite: ANSC100 suffixes, and Latin word roots, using a body system This course is a systems approach to sustainable approach. livestock and agricultural production systems. The ______student will be exposed to multiple aspects of livestock operations and agricultural production systems and Animal Science how they affect one another and maintain ANSC100 F, 3 credits sustainability. The student will also be exposed to Introduction to Animal Science proper handling facilities and design of them to This course is an introductory animal science course, reinforce the efficiency of operational sustainability. which includes basic principles of animal genetics, ANSC234 F, 1 credit nutrition, live animal evaluation, reproduction, and Livestock Management – Beef I application to the production of beef and dairy cattle, Prerequisite: ANSC100 sheep, swine, horses, and poultry. This course will cover proper beef cattle handling, ANSC108 F, 2 credits reasons for proper handling, knowledge of basic beef Intro Livestock Evaluation cattle management skills, and Montana Beef Quality Co-requisite: ANSC109 Assurance Certification. This course will expose the students to livestock ANSC240 F, 3 credits evaluation. Through lecture and correlating lab (ANSC Animal Reproduction 109). The students will work with live animals and learn Prerequisite: ANSC100 the terms used to evaluate livestock and apply this to Principles of reproductive physiology associated selection of genetics. endocrine hormones, their function and application to ANSC109 F, 1 credit domestic animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, horses, Intro Livestock Evaluation Lab and pigs. Basis for reproductive management providing Co-requisite: ANSC108 knowledge in environmental influences on reproductive See ANSC108 efficiency and application of selected techniques for ANSC202 S, 4 credits controlling reproduction. Additional fee required. Livestock Feeding and Nutrition ANSC262 S, 3 credits Prerequisite: ANSC100 Range Livestock Production This course deals with the digestion and metabolism of Prerequisite: NRSM101, and ANSC100, or consent of nutrients, nutrient requirements, feed composition, diet instructor formulation, and practical feeding of various classes of The course teaches principles of beef and sheep animals, nutrient content of feeds, their digestion and production in rangeland environments. Breeding, absorption. Emphasis on developing balanced rations reproduction, nutrition, marketing, and distribution are using various feeds. Rations are balanced using feeds examined. that are common to or readily available to Montana. ANSC265 S, 3 credits

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A & P of Domestic Animals The student must interact with the faculty member on a Prerequisite: BIOB160, sophomore standing regular and substantive basis to assure progress within Co-requisite: ANSC266 the course or program. The lecture defines and identifies the organization of ANTY194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits cell types into tissues and organ systems. The lecture Workshop explains the physiology of organ systems in domestic Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which a farm animals. particular need has been identified. ANSC266 S, 1 credit ______A & P of Domestic Animals Lab Art: Art History Prerequisite: BIOB160, sophomore standing ARTH160 F/S, 3 credits Co-requisite; ANSC265 Global Visual Culture (Art Appreciation) Location, structure and identification of various tissues, Core II, Category II or Core VI organs, and systems of domestic animals through This course is a foundation for the understanding and dissection of cadaver animals. Lab utilizes ruminants of appreciation of many art forms of the world including mono-gastric species. Additional fee required. major movements, artists, and specific works. The ANSC299 S, 3 credits interrelationship of art to society is explored via Ag Capstone lectures, imagery, class discussion, and written Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor assignments. This capstone course is intended to showcase the ARTH200 F/Alt Yr, 3 credits student’s interdisciplinary knowledge of the Agriculture Art of World Civilization I (Art History) Program Learning Objectives. Students pursue research Core II, Category II or Core VI on a question or problem of their choice, engage in A well-rounded student requires an exposure to the scholarly debates in the relevant disciplines, and – with history of humankind’s artistic achievements. The the guidance of a mentor – produce a substantial paper purpose of this class is to acquaint the student with an that reflects a deep understanding of the topic. historic panorama of the visual arts, the trends, and the ______creative spirit of the masters. The scope of this section Anthropology of art history covers visual arts traditions from around ANTY101 S, 3 credits the world including the Paleolithic period through the Anthropology & the Human Experience medieval period. Core III or Core VI ARTH201 S/Alt Yr, 3 credits A survey of cultural and physical anthropology; the Art of World Civilization II (Art History) origin and development of human beings and their Core II, Category II cultures, ethnic identities, kinship, structure, the Art of World Civilization II continues with a development of economic, social and political chronological overview of visual arts traditions from structures are examined in depth. around the world including the Gothic period through ANTY191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits the present. One may enter Art of World Civilization II Special Topics without taking Art of World Civilization I. These courses are designed to meet particular needs or ______are given on a trial basis to determine demand. Art: Visual Arts ANTY192/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Please Note: Studio Art Courses – Students are required Independent Study to furnish their own supplies for studio art classes. Cost Students follow a course of study and work with a of these supplies will vary from class to class. Supply faculty member to decide how the student will meet lists are available at the college bookstore and students defined course objectives. Both student and instructor are expected to come prepared for the first class agree on what the student will do (e.g., readings, session. The student may contact the instructor prior to research, and work projects), how the student’s work the start of class with any questions or concerns will be evaluated, and the time frame for completion. regarding the requisite supplies.

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ARTZ100 F, 3 credits anatomy with a focus on developing observational Beginning Art drawing skills and creative approaches to rendering the Core II, Category I body. Additional fee required. This course is intended to serve as a broad overview to ARTZ212 F/S, 3 credits Art, with specific assignments to help students learn the Drawing Studio Principles and Elements of Design, Color Theory, and Core II, Category I Compositional Devices for effective image making and Utilizing the lecture/production format presented in visual communication. Additional fee required. ARTZ105, this course expands the study & practice in ARTZ105 F/S, 3 credits the basic elements of drawing. The traditional subject Visual Language – Drawing areas of still life, landscape, and portraiture are Core II, Category I presented for study & exploration in a variety of media This introductory lecture/production class is designed to and techniques with emphasis placed upon design provide study and practice in the basic elements of principles and expressive use of materials. One should drawing. The traditional subject areas of still life, consider this course if one has successfully completed landscape, and portraiture are presented for study and ARTZ105. Consent of the instructor is required for those exploration in a variety of media and techniques. not fulfilling this prerequisite. Additional fee required. Recommended for all levels of experience, this course ARTZ214 F, 3 credits has no prerequisites, but is fundamental for students Illustration planning to continue to explore the visual arts. Core II, Category I Additional fee required. This course provides an opportunity to explore a variety ARTZ106 F/S, 3 credits of methods and materials used in illustration. Students Visual Language – 2D Foundations practice a range of techniques, which can be used to Core II, Category I or Category II enhance the expressive potential of illustration. The The development of basic two-dimensional technical course examines different genres in illustration and aesthetic concepts through an emphasis on design including children’s books, graphic novels, character elements and principles. Visual problem solving in 2D design, and sequential art, and builds upon design and pictorial construction, and color theory. Critiques develop student's ability to formulate and verbalize communication practices taught in Foundations and knowledgeable responses to visual production. Drawing courses. Students interested in using art and Required weekly lecture on various aspects of visual sequential art to communicate, education majors, or arts practice. Additional fee required. those seeking an AA degree are encouraged to enroll. ARTZ108 F/S, 3 credits Additional fee required. Visual Language – 3D Foundations ARTZ221 F/Alt Yr, 3 credits Core II, Category I or Category II Painting I The development of basic three-dimensional technical Core II, Category I and aesthetic concepts through an emphasis on design This course introduces students to the basic technical elements and principles. Visual problem solving in 3D aspects of paint handling and manipulation, construction, and some color theory. Critiques develop composition, color theory and mixing. Students will student's ability to formulate and verbalize explore critical and conceptual concerns, such as visual knowledgeable responses to visual production. problem solving and development of personal Required weekly lecture on various aspects of visual expression and visual language. This course is arts practice. Additional fee required. recommended for beginning and advanced students. ARTZ211 F/S, 3 credits Additional fee required. Drawing I – Figure ARTZ222 S/Alt Yr, 3 credits Core II, Category I Painting Studio Utilizing the lecture/production format presented in Core II, Category I ARTZ105, students will study the human figure and Prerequisite: ARTZ221, or consent of instructor

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This course continues to explore the technical and The student must interact with the faculty member on a conceptual concerns of ARTZ221 Assignments foster the regular and substantive basis to assure progress within creative use of materials and personal artistic growth the course or program. through expansion of styles and subject matter. ARTZ194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Additional fee required. Workshop ARTZ224 F/Alt Yr, 3 credits Concentrated class sessions will be held on a topic for Watercolor I which a particular need has been identified. Core II, Category I ______Prerequisite: ARTZ105 or consent of instructor Basic Skills Watercolor I is designed to introduce a variety of DCC101 F/S, 1 credit techniques applicable to watercolor painting to the Dawson College Success beginning student. The class concentrates on building Required Freshman Course skills and development of confidence with the medium. Dawson College Success provides the first-time College Additional fee required. student with the connections, tools, and best practices ARTZ225 S/Alt Yr, 3 credits for full success in college. Students will establish Watercolor Studio connections to academic advising and student services; Core II, Category I integrate into campus-wide community; maximize Prerequisite: ARTZ224 academic and career options including transfer and Watercolor II provides the opportunity to develop placement, and develop the advanced study skills and individual style and explore a variety of creative information literacy appropriate to the advanced techniques applicable to watercolor procedure. collegiate level. Students will cultivate self-care and Additional fee required. reflection on the collegiate experience. ARTZ231 F/S, 3 credits ______Ceramics I Biology: General Core II, Category I BIOB101 F, 3 credits Introduction to clay as a historical and contemporary Discover Biology art-making medium. This course is designed to take the Core IV beginner through a series of clay projects to give the Co-requisite: BIOB102 skills to create a variety of subject matter through the This is a general survey course providing an overview of basic methods of hand-building, sculpting, mold casting, biology. The course includes an introduction to cells and wheel throwing techniques. Design aspects of (both plant and animal), the relationship between cells mainly form working with function will be produced. A and energy (cellular respiration and photosynthesis) variety of surface decoration techniques will be and the cell cycle (mitosis). Inheritance and the role of explored. Additional fee required. genetics in today’s world is also presented. ARTZ191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits BIOB102 F, 1 credit Special Topics Discover Biology Laboratory Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there Core IV is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to Co-requisite: BIOB101 determine demand. Additional fee required. Includes laboratory experiments and exercises from ARTZ192/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits different areas of biology and is used to supplement Independent Study material covered in the lecture course. Additional fee Students follow a course of study and work with a required. faculty member to decide how the student will meet BIOB110 S, 3 credits defined course objectives. Both student and instructor Plant Science agree on what the student will do (e.g., readings, Core IV research, and work projects), how the student’s work This course provides an understanding of basic plant will be evaluated, and the time frame for completion. science principles and environmental components that

88 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______impact plant growth and plant interaction with Special Topics agriculture and humankind. Students develop solutions These courses are designed to meet particular needs or to problems. are given on a trial basis to determine demand. BIOB160 F, 3 credits BIOB192/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Principles of Living Systems Independent Study Core IV Students follow a course of study and work with a Co-requisite: BIOB161 faculty member to decide how the student will meet This course is designed to be an introductory course for defined course objectives. Both student and instructor other biology courses. Students will understand and agree on what the student will do (e.g., readings, apply major concepts in molecular and cellular biology research, and work projects), how the student’s work including: biological macromolecules, cell structure and will be evaluated, and the time frame for completion. function, major biochemical pathways (cellular The student must interact with the faculty member on a respiration and photosynthesis), cell division, regular and substantive basis to assure progress within Mendelian genetics, modern biotechnology, early the course or program. development, and major control mechanisms within the BIOB194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits body. Students will also examine the scientific method. Seminar/Workshop BIOB161 F, 1 credit Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which a Principles of Living Systems Lab particular need has been identified. Core IV ______Co-requisite: BIOB160 Biology: Human A series of laboratory experiments and exercises BIOH201 F, 3 credits illustrating and supporting concepts studied in BIOB160. Human Anatomy and Physiology I Additional fee required. Core IV BIOB170 S, 3 credits (Equivalent to BIOH301) Principles of Biological Diversity Prerequisite: BIOB160 or consent of instructor Core IV Co-requisite: BIOH202 Prerequisite: BIOB160/161, or consent of instructor This class will be a study of human physiology and Co-requisite: BIOB170 anatomy that is particularly suitable for nurses, physical This course is designed to help students understand and education majors, biology majors, and the allied health apply major concepts in organismal biology including professions. This semester will include cellular biology, the diversity, evolution, and ecology of organisms. The the skeletal system, the integumentary system, origin of life and the evolution of cells, classification and muscular system, and the nervous system. evolution of organisms, major domains and kingdoms of BIOH202 F 1 credit life, natural selection and evolution, species diversity, Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab ecosystems organization and energy flow, community Core IV interactions, population ecology and behavioral ecology (Equivalent to BIOH302) will be discussed. Co-requisite: BIOH201 BIOB171 S, 1 credit A series of laboratory experiments and exercises Principles of Biological Diversity Lab illustrating and supporting concepts studied in BIOH201. Core IV Additional fee required. Co-requisite: BIOB170 BIOH211 S, 3 credits A series of laboratory experiments and exercises Human Anatomy and Physiology II illustrating and supporting concepts studied in BIOB170. Core IV Additional fee required. (Equivalent to BIOH311) BIOB191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Prerequisite: BIOH201 or consent of instructor Co-requisite: BIOH212

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This class will be a study of human physiology and (Equivalent to BFIN305) anatomy that is particularly suitable for nurses, physical This course will enable the student to study personal education majors, biology majors, and the allied health financial planning, money management, credit and tax professions. The second part of this two-semester planning, and major expenditures. course sequence will incorporate the nervous system, ______endocrine system, cardiovascular system, digestive Business: General system, respiratory system, urinary system, and BGEN105 F, 3 credits reproductive system. Introduction to Business BIOH212 S, 1 credit This course covers the meaning and the purpose of Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab business in our society. The development of business, Core IV current trends, and an introduction to the following (Equivalent to BIOH312) business areas: forms of business organization, business Co-requisite: BIOH211 planning and management, human resource A series of laboratory experiments and exercises management, marketing, money and finance, and the illustrating and supporting concepts studied in BIOH211. social responsibilities of business. Additional fee required. BGEN235 S, 3 credits ______Business Law Biology: Micro This course examines the legal environment faced by BIOM250 S, 3 credits the members of the business community as it applies to Microbiology for Health Sciences business transactions. Topics include the basic outline Core IV of the legal system followed by a focus on the topics of Prerequisite: BIOB160/161 or consent of instructor contract law and commercial transactions including Co-requisite: BIOM251 employment obligations, contracts, property owners, An introduction to microorganisms, emphasizing business organizations, and consumer and creditor bacteria. Major topics include the history of protections regarding loans. microbiology, bacterial structure, function, metabolism BGEN253 3 credits and genetics, viral structure and replication, sub viral Business Statistics & Research particles, and an introduction to fungi and protozoans. Prerequisite: CAPP131 and any 100 level math Also included are the role of microorganisms in ecology This class focuses on statistical study, descriptive and human health, disease processes and the immune statistics, probability, binomial distribution, index response. numbers, time series, decision theory, confidence BIOM251 S, 1 credit intervals, linear regression, and correlation. Microbiology for Health Sciences Lab BGEN191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Core IV Special Topics Co-requisite: BIOM250 Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there Laboratory work to accompany BIOM250. This course is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to includes microscopy, staining and culture techniques, determine demand. metabolism, UV induced mutations, differentiation of BGEN192/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits bacteria, and effectiveness of various antibiotics and Independent Study disinfectants. Emphasis will be placed on safe practice Students follow a course of study and work with a in all aspects of microbiology laboratory work. faculty member to decide how the student will meet Additional fee required. defined course objectives. Both student and instructor ______agree on what the student will do (e.g., readings, Business: Finance research, and work projects), how the student’s work BFIN205 F/S, 3 credits will be evaluated, and the time frame for completion. Personal Finance The student must interact with the faculty member on a

90 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______regular and substantive basis to assure progress within introduced from both the organizational and applicant the course or program. perspective to ensure that new employees have the BGEN194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits experience necessary to reduce costs and staff turnover Workshop and achieve desired outcomes. Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which a BMGT226 S, 3 credits particular need has been identified. Employee Management and Success BGEN198/298 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Organizations with motivated, talented employees that Internship offer outstanding customer service are more likely to A maximum of 10 total credits may be earned for work pull ahead of the competition. Successful performance experience with approved agencies. The student must management, job analysis, and training and be enrolled in a vocational/technical program offering development are just a few of the strategies used to work experience and be working actively toward a gain this competitive edge in business. Leaders who degree. The student will work under the supervision of reflect strong employee management skills contribute an instructor who will determine the number of credits to the success of their organizations. to be earned based on the number of working hours BMGT227 F, 3 credits and work responsibility. In general, 45 hours of work Administration of Compensation and Benefits experience, including the seminar, is equivalent to one This course will focus on wage and salary administration credit. The work experience program is directed by the in organizations; total compensation systems; college and the student’s work is controlled by the interrelationship among employee performance, supervising instructor. intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, internal and external pay ______equity, and employee satisfaction, employee benefits, Business: Management and employee incentive programs. BMGT210 S, 3 credits BMGT228 S, 3 credits Small Business Entrepreneurship Ethical, Social, and Legal Issues for Human Resources The course provides students with the basics of This course focuses on the ethical, social, and legal management through the study of the problems and issues managed by the human resources personnel. procedures involved in organizing, planning, directing, Knowledge and understanding of these issues will help and controlling a small business. Students apply this assure legal compliance of local, state, and federal law. knowledge by writing a business plan using the basic Additionally, professional organizations may provide building blocks of conceptualizing and starting a ethical and social standards that are in the best interest business. of both the client and the business. BMGT215 S, 3 credits BMGT237 F, 3 credits Human Resource Management Human Relations in Business This course provides an introduction to various This course focuses on the study of human behavior in functions within the human resource management work and life situations and the use of effective field. Course looks at staffing, employee relations, communication in the business environment. This compensation, benefits, EEO/ADA/diversity, labor course will include organizational issues, the ability to relations, organizational development, training, work with people, and how to deal with problems management and development. The course also looks rationally. Building empathy and establishing rapport at major legislation affecting the essential functions in toward behavioral patterns and distinct ways of Human Resource Management. thinking, feeling and acting are additional topics BMGT225 F, 3 credits explored. Employee Staffing and Selection BMGT290 S, 3 credits This course addresses the core concepts of staffing, Practicum strategy, and systems while supporting the idea that it Students taking the practicum in Rural Organization is people who drive an organization to sustainable Employee Management will perform needs analysis to competitive advantage. Recruitment and selection are identify an area of improvement related to Human

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Resources in an existing business or not for profit. CAS234 F, 3 credits ______Family Group Counseling Business: Marketing This course examines the various types of family BMKT225 F, 3 credits structures along with the different methods of family Marketing counseling. This course covers fundamental marketing terminology, CAS252 F, 2 credits concepts and strategies including product development, Gambling/Gaming Disorders in Substance Abuse consumer behavior, research, target markets, pricing, Counseling channels of distribution, promotion and marketing This course provides 30 hours of training to assess, plans. A specific point of emphasis is new marketing place and treat individuals with gambling and gaming trends in today’s electronic commerce and social media disorders, and includes online addictions as described in environments. DSM-5. This course is taught online. ______CAS254 S, 2 credits Co-occurring Disorders Chemical Addiction Studies This course examines commonly co-occurring Relationship of courses to professional organizations: psychological conditions that often exist with people these courses address requirements of the following with addictions. professional organizations: CAS256 F/Alt Yr, 3 credits ⮚ Montana Department of Labor and Industry Addiction Counseling II requires that a Licensed Addiction Counselor Prerequisite: PSYX100 and CAS233 candidate complete substance abuse counseling This course provides advanced and additional course work addressing fundamentals of substance information for addiction counseling with a short review abuse counseling. and update of drug and alcohol counseling before ⮚ Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and delving into diversity issues in treatment, up-to-date Related Educational Programs (CACREP) area information on drug effects, how to best assess- standards for community counseling programs. diagnose-interview-treat persons with addictions, ⮚ American Counseling Association Code of Ethics differences between persons with different levels of requirement that counselors establish counselor addiction, differential treatment and treatment education and training programs that make settings, developmental approaches in differential students aware of the ethical responsibilities and treatment , family treatment, counseling for loss and standards of the profession. grief in addiction, group counseling for addictions, CAS231 F, 2 credits relapse prevention and recovery services, the role of Pharmacology/Addictions support groups and spirituality in addiction recovery This course examines medications that are commonly (AA, NA, CR), and professional issues for Addiction prescribed for psychiatric disabilities, descriptions of Counselors. medication effects, interaction, and side effects. This CAS260 F, 4 credits course addresses requirements of professional Addiction Assess/Documentation organizations. This course is taught online. This course provides instruction and experience in CAS233 F, 3 credits assessment, treatment planning, and patient Chemical Dependence & Addiction Theory progress/discharge documentation for Chemical This course provides an overall introduction to Dependency students. Additional time is dedicated to addiction counseling by examining the theories and examining the laws, principles, and practices of empirical evidence behind chemical addiction and documentation. Students will learn the principles of dependence. This class will also provide an introduction Measurement and Assessment and apply Assessment to the assessment and treatment of alcoholism and Instruments in simulations, learning how to administer, other chemical dependencies, with emphasis on the score, interpret and use the acquired information to application of specific clinical strategies to this make diagnoses, prepare treatment plans, and decide specialized problem area. This class is taught online.

92 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______how and where to place clients for their maximum Workshop benefit. This course is taught online. Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which a CAS262 S, 2 credits particular need has been identified. Addiction Treatment and Documentation ______This course is an in-depth study for creating effective Chemistry treatment plans for persons with addictions of all types. CHMY121 F, 3 credits Students gain both the resources and the experience Intro to General Chemistry needed to formulate and write DSM-5 compliant Core IV treatment plans. This course is taught online. Prerequisite: high school algebra or consent of CAS265 S, 2 credits instructor Multicultural Competence and Ethics Co-requisite: CHMY122 This course is designed to examine cultural and ethical The basic principles of modern chemistry, including constructs related to addictions counseling. It examines measurement, atomic theory and structure, the culturally based perspectives to counseling clients from periodic table, covalent and ionic bonding, non-dominant cultures, including the approaches nomenclature, stoichiometry, the gas laws, solutions, counselors must take to meet culturally based rules and acids and bases, chemical equilibrium, and nuclear expectations. Included is an exploration of all the chemistry. related ethics for counseling competence in Chemical CHMY122 F, 1 credit Dependency Counselor behavior. This course is taught Intro to General Chemistry Lab online. Core IV CAS268 S, 2 credits Co-requisite: CHMY121 Alcohol and Drug Studies Laboratory work to accompany CHMY121. This course This course is designed as a comprehensive and includes basic experiments, which support the concepts practical overview for counseling all people with covered in CHMY121. Gathering and analysis of addictions – helping the counselor both choose a model empirical data, along with laboratory safety and of addiction and clarify their role in the counseling technique, will be emphasized. Additional fee required. relationship for all categories and through all phases of CHMY123 S, 3 credits addictions – including how to integrate approaches for Intro to Organic and Biochemistry the client’s benefit. This course is taught online. Core IV CAS191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Prerequisite: CHMY121/CHMY122 or equivalent Special Topics course. Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there Co-requisite: CHMY124 is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to A continuation of CHMY121, emphasizing organic and determine demand. Such as Ethics for CD Counselors biochemistry. Topics covered include organic and Culturally Effective Substance Abuse Counseling. nomenclature, functional groups, organic reactions, CAS192/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits major classes of biological molecules, and metabolism. Independent Study CHMY124 S, 1 credit Students follow a course of study and work with a Intro to Organic & Biochemistry Lab faculty member to decide how the student will meet Core IV defined course objectives. Both student and instructor Co-requisite: CHMY123 agree on what the student will do (e.g., readings, Laboratory work to accompany CHMY123. This course research, and work projects), how the student’s work includes basic experiments, which support the concepts will be evaluated, and the time frame for completion. covered in CHMY123, emphasizing laboratory safety The student must interact with the faculty member on a and technique. Included are organic synthesis and regular and substantive basis to assure progress within purification, properties and differentiation of functional the course or program. groups, and properties and differentiation of biological CAS194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits molecules. Additional fee required.

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CHMY141 F, 4 credits CHMY290 F/S, 0.5-10 credits College Chemistry I Undergraduate Research Core IV These courses are directed research or study on an Prerequisite: minimum of two years high school individual basis. Requires the consent of the instructor. algebra or consent of instructor CHMY191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Co-requisite: CHMY142 Special Topics/Experimental Course A more mathematically intensive approach to the topics Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there of general chemistry, intended for science-oriented is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to majors. Topics covered include matter and determine demand. measurement, atomic theory, chemical reactions, CHMY191/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits stoichiometry, aqueous reactions, solution Independent Study stoichiometry, thermochemistry, electronic structure, Students follow a course of study and work with a the periodic table, chemical bonding, molecular faculty member to decide how the student will meet geometry, and gases. defined course objectives. Both student and instructor CHMY142 F, 1 credit agree on what the student will do (e.g., readings, College Chemistry Laboratory I research, and work projects), how the student’s work Core IV will be evaluated, and the time frame for completion. Co-requisite: CHMY141 The student must interact with the faculty member on a Laboratory work to accompany CHMY141. This course regular and substantive basis to assure progress within includes basic experiments, which support the concepts the course or program. covered in CHMY141. Gathering and analysis of ______empirical data, along with laboratory safety and Coaching technique, will be emphasized. Additional fee required. COA205 F, 3 credits CHMY143 S, 4 credits Introduction to Coaching College Chemistry II This course is designed to prepare the student to meet Core IV the challenges of modern-day coaching. The intention is Prerequisite: CHMY141/CHMY142 or consent of to expose the student to a variety of coaching instructor philosophies. This course will provide the student with Co-requisite: CHMY144 coaching techniques to meet the needs of today’s A continuation of CHMY141 including intermolecular athlete. forces, solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical COA210 F, 2 credits equilibrium, acid/base equilibria, thermodynamics, Introduction to Sports Officiating electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and miscellaneous This is a survey of games and sports with special descriptive chemistry topics relevant to lab work. emphasis on rules and officiating. CHMY144 S, 1 credit COA191/291 F/S, variable College Chemistry Laboratory II Special Topics Core IV Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there Co-requisite: CHMY143 is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to Laboratory work to accompany CHMY143. This course determine demand. includes basic experiments, which support the concepts COA192/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits covered in CHMY143. Gathering and analysis of Independent Study empirical data, along with laboratory safety and Students follow a course of study and work with a technique, will be emphasized. Additional fee required. faculty member to decide how the student will meet CHMY194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits defined course objectives. Both student and instructor Seminar/Workshop agree on what the student will do (e.g., readings, These are concentrated class sessions on a topic for research, and work products), how the student’s work which a particular need has been identified. will be evaluated, and the time frame for completion.

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The student must interact with the faculty member on a The student must interact with the faculty member on a regular and substantive basis to assure progress within regular and substantive basis to assure progress within the course or program. the course or program. COA194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits ______Workshop Computer Applications This is concentrated class sessions on a topic for which a CAPP131 F/S, 3 credits particular need has been identified. Basic MS Office ______(Campus Degree Requirement) Communications This course provides an overview of the Microsoft COMX111 F/S 3 credits Office Suite of applications including Word, Excel, Introduction to Public Speaking Access, and PowerPoint. Students will also learn to use Core I the Internet/World Wide Web as a business tool. Public Speaking is a foundational communication and CAPP154 S, 3 credits academic course. This course emphasizes building skills MS Word to become a more effective communicator in the Prerequisite: CAPP131 or equivalent classroom, in the workplace, and within the community, Word processing software has a wide variety of including the responsible use of information through applications, and this course continues to provide research, organizational preparation, ability to critique instruction in these applications using MS Word. Topics information, and speech delivery. Students are covered include merge, sorting, macros, creating forms, expected to participate in daily class discussions and working with tables, creating charts, working with styles activities focused on the craft of public speaking. and creating outlines, master documents, sub- COMX115 F/S, 3 credits documents, and shared documents. Students Intro Interpersonal Communications completing this course may qualify for Microsoft Core I Certification. This course attempts to develop an awareness of, and CAPP156 S, 3 credits insight into, the choices made by participants in face-to- MS Excel face, non-public, human communication. Experiential Prerequisite: CAPP131 or consent of instructor exercises encourage the student to apply this This course introduces the use of Excel for the understanding, and to use it in interpreting his/her own organization, display, and analysis of numerical data. and other people’s attempts at communication. Topics include creating, editing and formatting COMX191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits worksheets, charting, lists, integration, macros, and Special Topics multiple worksheets. Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there CAPP158 S, 3 credits is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to MS Access determine demand. Prerequisite: CAPP131 COMX192/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits This course introduces the use of a database for the Independent Study organization. Students will learn to use Microsoft Access Students follow a course of study and work with a to complete a series of projects to illustrate how data is faculty member to decide how the student will meet handled in the business world, by creating relational defined course objectives. Both student and instructor tables, multi-table queries, forms, and reports. agree on what the student will do (e.g., readings, ______research, and work projects), how the student’s work Computer Science/Programming will be evaluated, and the time frame for completion. CSCI103 F, 3 credits COMX194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Breadth-First Programming Seminar/Workshop This is the first class for Web Development majors. In Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which a this class, students will be introduced to computer particular need has been identified. programming at the lowest level. Students will learn

95 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______how the CPU interacts with RAM to process data CSCI210 S, 3 credits through several programming activities and Web Programming assignments. Topics include numbering systems (binary, This course is about the creation of Web sites. Students decimal, and hexadecimal), machine code, MS Debug, learn HTML, JavaScript, and the manipulation of HTML 16-bit assembly, and 32-bit assembly. using JavaScript and cascading style sheets. CSCI100 F, 4 credits CSCI191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Introduction to Programming Special Topics This is an introductory course in computer science that Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there focuses on the architecture of current microcomputers, is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to the role of the operating system, simple data types, determine demand. data structures, functions, pointers, and modular CSCI194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits programming. Students will study these topics by Workshop creating simple programs in a common programming Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which a language. Students will also be introduced to object- particular need has been identified. oriented programming. ______CSCI110 F/S, 3 credits Corrosion Technology Programming with Visual Basic I CORR101 F, 1 credit Prerequisite: CAPP138 Safety This course is an introduction to Microsoft Visual Basic Provides safety orientation including the role of OSHA in Net. Students will create object-oriented applications job-site safety, OSHA policies, procedures and using forms, text boxes, labels, buttons, radio buttons, standards, construction safety and health (29 CFR and check boxes. Prior programming experience is 1926), safety protocols, safe use of hand and power necessary. tools, and locating equipment, recognition and CSCI111 F, 3 credits correction of hazardous conditions, and the use of Programming with Java I personal protective equipment. Additional fee required. This course represents the first semester of an objects- CORR102 F, 3 credits first introductory track that covers the fundamental Introduction to Corrosion programming concepts in two semesters. The course Introduces the fundamentals of corrosion including introduces the fundamental concepts of programming causes of common corrosion problems, environments in from an object-oriented perspective. Topics include which corrosion occurs, methods for controlling simple data types, control structures, inheritance, class corrosion, corrosion testing and monitoring, and the hierarchies, polymorphism, and abstract and interface type of work performed by a corrosion classes as well as debugging techniques and the social technician. Additional fee required. implications of computing. CORR103 F 3 credits CSCI112 S, 3 credits DC Circuits Programming with C I Introduces the terms, concepts, and theories of basic Prerequisite: prior programming experience electricity specific to DC (Direct Current). Focuses on the This course emphasizes top-down design, modularity, fundamentals of direct current, electrical safety, efficiency, and robustness. Students will understand application of electrical laws, methods for basic circuit programming essentials such as I/O, assignments, analysis, functions of devices using DC current, and the decisions, recursion, iteration, scalar types, arrays, and use of measuring devices. Additional fee required. structures. Students use the C programming language, CORR104 F, 3 credits and are introduced to Java and object-oriented Coatings and Linings concepts. Note: this course should be taken before This course will address the science, types, application, CSCI110. use and management of industrial coatings and linings in combating corrosion. Emphasis is on coating

96 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______selection, surface preparation, corrosion protection and CORR210 S, 4 credits containment of pipelines. Additional fee required. Diagrams, Schematics, and GIS CORR105 S, 3 credits Develops skills in reading, interpreting, and using maps, Electricity and Electrical Reactions diagrams, and schematics. This course introduces the terms and concepts of basic CORR211 F, 3 credits electricity specific to AC (Alternating Current). Focus is Troubleshooting and Problem Solving on AC reactive components, AC power, AC generators, Explores the troubleshooting and problem-solving voltage regulators, AC motors, transformers, test process. Utilizes the process in the investigation of instruments and measuring devices, and electrical distribution systems. Additional fee required. internal corrosion of pipelines. Additional fee required. CORR106 S, 4 credits CORR213 S, 3 credits Cathodic Protection (3cr lec/1cr lab) Metallurgy and Corrosion Provides a comprehensive study of corrosion control, Explores the basic principles and scientific theory testing techniques and criteria, coatings, survey associated with metallurgy with an emphasis on the methods, data analysis and regulatory compliance for practical aspects of metallurgy, metallurgical processes pipelines and underground storage tanks utilizing used to attain desirable material properties, and impressed and galvanic cathodic protection measurement of those properties. systems. Additional fee required. CORR214 F, 3 credits CORR107 S, 4 credits Atmospheric Corrosion Corrosion Technology (3cr lec/1cr lab) Explores problems of atmospheric corrosion with Utilizes a case study approach for analyzing corrosion emphasis on corrective measures. failures. Explores the basics of corrosion, cost of CORR215 S, 4 credits corrosion, forms of corrosion, types of industries, materials of construction (MUS), techniques for Field Surveys assessing the extent of corrosion, diagnostic analysis Emphasizes field techniques for carrying out integrity procedures, and remedial actions. Additional fee assessments. Emphasizes industry codes, standards and required. regulations, use of appropriate equipment, and CORR208 F, 3 credits documentation of data used for evaluating and Rectifiers monitoring pipeline corrosion. Additional fee required. Students will develop knowledge and skills for CORR216 S, 4 credits maintaining, operating, identifying and diagnosing Capstone Project rectifier malfunctions, and repairing rectifiers and Prepares students to carry out investigative projects rectifier components. and/or corrosion technician work. Emphasizes CORR209 F, 4 credits application of corrosion technology concepts, principles, Internal Corrosion Control and skills as well as responsible work habits, attitudes Applies corrosion theory to internal corrosion found in and skills. oil and gas wells, pipelines, refineries, and industrial CORR292 F/S variable installations. Explores the fundamentals of Independent Study implementing, monitoring, and maintaining an internal Prerequisite: Corrosion Technology major or consent corrosion control program. Includes forms of of instructor. nondestructive testing, internal corrosion monitoring Students follow a course of study and work with a techniques, mitigation strategies, and chemical faculty member to decide how the student will meet corrosion control treatment methods. Additional fee defined course objectives. Both agree on what the student will do (e.g., readings, research, and work required. projects), how the student’s work will be evaluated, and

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97 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______interact with the faculty member on a regular and Fundamentals of Forensics provides an overview of substantive basis to assure progress within the course principles, practices, concepts and theories applicable or program. to scientific investigation procedures of law CORR198/298 F, 3 credits enforcement agencies and the criminal justice system. A Internship review of legal principles associated with criminal Prerequisite: CORR101, CORR105, CAPP131, M111, investigations will examine the range of evidence that CORR102 can be collected and admitted in court. Students will A maximum of three total credits may be earned for also examine the elements of crimes against persons work experience with approved agencies. The student and property and the techniques for effectively must be enrolled in a vocational/technical program documenting evidence and information for offering work experience and be working actively presentation in court. toward a degree. The student will work under the CJUS200 F, 3 credits supervision of an instructor who will determine the Principles of Criminal Law number of credits to be earned based on the number of Criminal Law is the study of the development of working hours and work responsibility. In general, 45 criminal liability. This class covers limitations of liability, hours of work experience, including the seminar, is the basic requirements of an act and intent, inchoate equivalent to one credit. The work experience program offenses, crimes against persons, crimes against is directed by the college and the student’s work is property, and crimes against public order. Defenses to controlled by the supervising instructor. certain criminal acts will also be covered. ______CJUS208 S, 3 credits Creative Writing CJ Ethics and Leadership CRWR240 S, 3 Credits Ethical leadership within criminal justice agencies is Intro to Creative Writing critical to the efficient and effective social control of our Core II, Category I society. This course will address the subject of ethics Prerequisite: WRIT101 or consent of instructor This and leadership and how these topics are integrated and course enables students to explore their own capacities interrelated for all criminal justice personnel. This class as creative writers through critical analysis of both the will help the student develop leadership capabilities and students’ own writings and the writings of others problem solving skills as well as understand the combined with readings and discussions of the importance of making ethical decisions and the processes of creative writing. Students’ writings are consequences of unethical choices. appraised by the tutorial method and group critique. CJUS215 S, 3 credits ______CJ Community Relations The various components of the criminal justice system,

Criminal Justice namely the police, the courts, and corrections, are CJUS121 F, 3 credits interrelated and interdependent. All criminal justice Introduction to Criminal Justice practitioners face the challenge of developing and Core III maintaining meaningful relationships with each other, This course provides an overview of the complete and with the citizens they serve in an effort to control criminal justice system, including the establishment of crime. While focusing primarily on law enforcement, criminal laws, law enforcement, courts, prosecution, this course will examine the relationship and attitudes defense, corrections, and juvenile justice. Relevant among all components of the criminal justice system amendments to the U.S. Constitution and court and the community. Those elements that influence how decisions are reviewed, along with landmark cases the community and the criminal justice system interact influencing the criminal justice system. will be explored and issues affecting all entities will be CJUS125 S, 3 credits examined along with factors which help develop mutual Fund of Forensic Science understanding and support between the justice system Core IV and the community.

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CJUS220 F, 3 credits Special Topics Introduction to Corrections Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there This course covers an examination of the history and is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to theory of corrections processes, plus current determine demand. correctional practices in the administration of justice, CJUS194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits parole, probation, prisons, and other correctional Seminar/Workshop institutions. Laws governing the sentencing process, Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which a parole and probation, and the conditional rights of particular need has been identified. prisoners are examined. Impact of case decisions on the ______administration of institutions will be discussed. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement CJUS231 S, 3 credits CJLE105 F, 3 credits Criminal Evidence and Procedure Police Patrol Procedures Criminal Evidence and Procedure covers the general This course will address the responsibilities, powers and rules of evidence, as well as the types of evidence, duties of the uniformed officer. Topics will include admissibility of evidence, and use of evidence. Emphasis patrol procedures, field interrogation, the mechanics of will be placed on the concepts of Probable Cause– arrest, and patrol as the basic operation of the police necessary for arrests, searches and seizures–and function. Reasonable Suspicion–necessary for stops and frisks. CJLE108 S, 3 credits CJUS234 F/S, 3 credits Traffic Accident Investigation Introduction to Victimology in Criminal Justice This course presents a background of traffic accident This course introduces the student to the role the crime investigation including, but not limited to, causes, victim plays in the criminal justice system. The conditions of road, vehicles and people, determination traditional response that a crime victim receives from of speed, prosecution of violators. The course also the system will be studied and the psychological, includes instruction in Montana traffic law. emotional and financial impact these responses have on CJLE110 S, 1 credit victimization will be studied. Interviewing and Interrogation CJUS236 F/S, 3 credits This course will enable the student to conduct Intro to Research Methods in Criminal Justice interviews and interrogations with confidence. This course introduces students to research methods Successful interviews and interrogations require for criminal justice, with an emphasis on the scientific confidence combined with the skills obtained only method and the role of empirical inquiry into criminal through training, education and experience. Human justice and criminology. This course will include the behavior is often predictable and helps to explain that study of methodologies of data collection and analysis, “gut feeling” experienced when behavior is not the logic of research, the role of theory, measurement, consistent with what we have learned to expect. sampling and research design, professional norms and Students will learn several methods of conducting ethical research. interviews and interrogations. CJUS271 F/S, 3 credits CJLE200 F, 5 credits Intro to Judicial Function Reserve Officer Training This course examines the criminal process with an This course will provide the student with the state analysis of the major judicial decision-makers, i.e., mandated training as a reserve officer. This will allow prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, and the individuals to function as a reserve officer discretionary aspects of adjudication. representative of a law enforcement agency performing CJUS290 F/S, 0.5-10 credits general law enforcement duties. Additional fees Undergraduate Research required for the First Aid and CPR and Firearms These courses are directed research or study on an components of the course. Additional fee required. individual basis. Requires the consent of the instructor. CJLE209 S, 3 credits CJUS191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits

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Criminal Investigation cooking, baking, preservation techniques and current This course will cover the fundamental principles and food trends. Additional fee required. concepts of investigation. It will include a study of the ______methods of investigation and techniques used at the Dance crime scene, along with collection and preservation of DANC154 F/S, 1 credit evidence. Ballroom/Country Dance CJLE191/292 F/S, variable Instruction in various dance steps. Independent Study DANC191 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Students follow a course of study and work with a Special Topics faculty member to decide how the student will meet Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there defined course objectives. Both agree on what the is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to student will do (e.g., readings, research, and work determine demand. projects), how the student’s work will be evaluated, and ______the time frame for completion. The student must Drafting Design interact with the faculty member on a regular and DDSN113 S, 3 credits substantive basis to assure progress within the course Technical Drafting or program. This course provides an introduction to the basics of CJLE194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits drafting. Topics covered in this course include an Seminar/Workshop identification of drafting equipment and its use, Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there lettering fundamentals, line-work used on engineering is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to drawings, geometric constructions, theories of multi- determine demand. Additional fee may be required. view projections, sketching techniques, principles of CJLE198/298 F/S, 0.5-10 credits orthographic projection using two- and three-view Cooperative Education/Internship drawings, basic dimensioning techniques, basic A maximum of 10 total credits may be earned for work isometric drawings, and a brief coverage of sectional experience with approved agencies. Students must be views. enrolled in the Criminal Justice Law Enforcement DDSN114 S, 3 credits program and be actively working toward a degree. Introduction to CAD Students work under the supervision of an instructor This course is designed to provide the learner with an who will determine the number of credits to be earned understanding of two-dimensional computer-aided based on the number of working hours and work drafting. The instruction will include the use of a responsibility. The work experience program is directed computer-aided drafting system. Prior knowledge of by the college and the student’s work is controlled by computer systems is required. the supervising instructor. Students may be required to DDSN191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits attend an internship seminar for the purpose of Special Topics coordinating and discussing the internship experience. Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there In general, 45 hours of internship work, including the is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to seminar, is equivalent to one credit. determine demand. ______DDSN192/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Culinary Arts Independent Study CULA102 F/S, 3 credits Students follow a course of study and work with a Intro to Culinary Arts faculty member to decide how the student will meet This course will introduce students to an overview of defined course objectives. Both agree on what the the variety of skills and crafts included in the culinary student will do (e.g., readings, research, and work arts. Classes will expose students to kitchen sanitation projects), how the student’s work will be evaluated, and principles, vocabulary, and usage of culinary tools, the time frame for completion. The student must interact with the faculty member on a regular and

100 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______substantive basis to assure progress within the course EDEC194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits or program. Workshop These are concentrated class sessions on a topic for DDSN194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits which a particular need has been identified. Workshops Seminar/Workshop include, but are not limited to, Early Childhood Coach Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which a Training, and Shaping the Future Conferences, etc. particular need has been identified. EDEC198/298 F/S, 0.5-10 credits ______Internship Early Childhood Education Consent of instructor is required EDEC105 F, 1 credit This course will provide students with the opportunity Observation and Assessment to observe, explore, and apply learning in a childcare This course will explore the relationship between setting. Students are required to attend a one-hour observation and assessment for young children. It will seminar for the purpose of coordinating and discussing examine the benefits, limitations, and uses of the internship experience and other topics. Students assessment and different assessment instruments, are required to complete 45 hours of internship work programs, and strategies. per credit at a supervised, licensed childcare facility. EDEC108 F, 2 credits EDEC210 F, 4 credits Introduction to Early Childhood Education Meeting the Needs of Families (integrated lab) This course is an introductory course to early This course will explore the complex characteristics of childhood education and the childcare families and communities including cultural values, profession including childcare programs and options. It ethnicity, socioeconomic conditions, and family will focus on personal attributes needed for the structure. Students will practice techniques for childcare provider. It will also take a close look at encouraging parent-teacher partnerships. The student processes to obtain CDA, associate and bachelor will complete 45 hours of supervised lab with a coach at degrees in Early Childhood Education, Montana career a licensed/registered early childhood facility or Head path and development, Best Beginnings Program Start. At the lab, the student will implement what is benefits, etc. learned in class, such as how to communicate positively EDEC130 S, 4 credits with family and community members, by implementing Health, Safety, and Nutrition in Early Childhood a community event. Lab fee. (integrated lab) EDEC215 F, 4 credits This course explores the importance of nutritional Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood needs, principle health issues and safety considerations This course provides the opportunity for Early that help early childhood professionals provide an Childhood Education and PreK-Grade 3 students to environment in which children can grow and develop to investigate philosophy and research regarding best their full potential. The student will complete 45 hours teaching practices with regard to diversity; for example, of supervised lab with a coach at a licensed/ registered culture religion, gender, sexual orientation, family early childhood facility or Head Start. At the lab, the structure, health status, and economic conditions are student will implement what is learned in class, considered. The course has a special emphasis on best including a table-top HSN plan. Assessment is based on practices for supporting the needs of American Indian activities, such as planning nutritious meals and snacks children, meeting the Montana Law MCA20-1-501 and implementing healthy and safe practices at an early requirements. This course provides students with a childhood facility. Lab fee. background in sociological philosophical and EDEC191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits multicultural issues and aspects of child development Special Topics and education. It is also intended to assist students in Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there examining early education practices reflectively and is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to critically. Student will question their own beliefs determine demand. regarding diversity as well as how their views shape

101 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______instruction. Students will examine curriculum for community event, attend a NAEYC or MTCCA cultural relevance. Field experience required. Committee meeting, and resume. EDEC230 S, 3 credits EDEC273 F, 4 credits Positive Child Guidance (integrated lab) Curriculum and Environments I (integrated lab) This course will focus on developing skills in using This course focuses on developmentally appropriate positive guidance techniques while enhancing children’s practices, environments and curriculum content in self-concept and developing children’s pro-social skills. language, literacy, science, math, social studies, visual The student will complete 45 hours of supervised lab arts, health, well-being and physical development and with a coach at a licensed/registered early childhood fitness. Additionally, students will explore the facility or Head Start. Students will implement what is Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) learned in class. Assessment is based on activities, environment and its effect on the children. Emphasis is including a conflict management plan and professional placed on environmental design, floor plans, lesson observation of guidance skills. Lab fee. plans, scheduling, transitions, bulletin boards, centers, EDEC247 F, 4 credits projects, etc. At the lab setting the student will apply Child and Adolescent Development (integrated lab) and practice knowledge from the class and establish Core III DAP and environment. The student will complete 45 Students will examine research theories and issues hours of supervised lab with a coach at a concerning social, emotional, physical, and cognitive licensed/registered early childhood facility or Head child development stages from conception through the Start. Lab fee. early childhood years. The student will complete 45 EDEC275 S, 4 credits hours of supervised lab with a coach at a Integrated Curriculum and Environments II (integrated licensed/registered early childhood facility or Head lab) Start. The student will apply and practice knowledge of Focus will be on developmentally appropriate activities, child development ages and stages. Assessment is curriculum content and methods. Emphasis is placed on based on a variety of instruments used to observe and intentional teaching and creating relevant and interact with individual children as a way of integrating meaningful curriculum content. In addition, students theory and practice. Lab fee. will explore teaching models such as, the Project EDEC249 F/S, 4 credit Approach, experiential learning and inquiry learning and Infant/Toddler Development and Group Care then constructing learning environments in a lab This is a program for infant/toddler caregivers, which setting. The student will complete 45 hours of focuses on meeting the needs of infants and toddlers. supervised lab with a coach at a licensed/ registered Students will be learning from the following modules: early childhood facility or Head Start. The student will social-emotional growth and socialization, group care, apply and practice knowledge of relevant and learning and development, and culture, family and meaningful curriculum and environments for young providers. Use for CDA Credential. An ECE trainer must children. Lab fee. observe student. (Total course cost: $125.00) ______EDEC265 S, 4 credits Economics Leadership and Professionalism in Early Childhood Ed ECNS201 F, 3 credits Prerequisite: first eight Early Childhood Education Principles of Microeconomics classes. This is considered the AAS Capstone course. Core III This course will focus on the early childhood profession Introduces the analytical tools of economists to provide including awareness of value and ethical and legal a view of the internal workings of how independent issues, staff relations, NAEYC and advocating for the decisions by consumers and firms interact in markets to profession, and improving the quality of services for determine the price and output of goods and services children and their families. Students will also complete along with exploring income distribution. their professional portfolio, parent handbook, plan a

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ECNS202 S, 3 credits teaching practices with regard to culture, diversity, Principles of Macroeconomics history, teaching strategies, and curricula in order to Core III prepare teachers for dealing with and affirming the Introduces the analytical tools of economists as they diversity of American’s increasingly pluralistic pertain to macroeconomics to provide a broad view of classroom. Students will question their own beliefs the entire economy. This course explores various regarding diversity, bias, stereotypes, as well as their economic systems and markets, the role of government own cultural competency and how their views shape and the interaction of the public and private sector and instruction. incudes topics such as: inflation, unemployment, EDU220 S, 3 credits interest rates, money and international trade. Human Growth and Development ECNS191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Core III Special Topics This course explores the later stages of following Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there prenatal, infancy, and early childhood, covered in is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to EDEC247. This course will include human life- in late determine demand. childhood, adolescence, adulthood- designed to include ECNS192/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits biological, psychological, and social changes occurring in Independent Study individuals during those stages. Topics include age and Students follow a course of study and work with a stage appropriate theories of development; faculty member to decide how the student will meet development of physical, cognitive and brain defined course objectives. Both agree on what the development; social, sex-roles and moral development; student will do (e.g., readings, research, and work and aging and death. projects), how the student’s work will be evaluated, and EDU222 S, 3 credits the time frame for completion. The student must Educational Psychology & Child Development interact with the faculty member on a regular and Prerequisite: EDU201 and PSYX100 or SOCI101 substantive basis to assure progress within the course This course will examine the classroom practices that or program. impact elementary aged children's learning, motivation, ECNS194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits and development within an educational, familial, and Workshop societal context. Topics included will be developmental These are concentrated class sessions on topics for growth of children including physical, cognitive, and which a particular need has been determined. social. ______EDU231 F, 3 credits Education Literature and Literacy for Children EDU201 F, 3 credits Core VI Intro to Education w/ Field Experience This course is a survey of literature for preschool This course is the first formal course in the teacher through middle school children. It covers the historical education program at DCC. The course is intended to be background, genres, literary characteristics, and an introduction to the field of education and the evaluative criteria for selection of quality books for relationships between teachers and society and schools. children. Instructional materials and activities to Emphasis of the history and foundations of education as integrate children’s literature into the classroom will be well as preparation for teaching as a career. The early demonstrated. Extensive reading and responding to field observations will expose students to the realities quality children’s literature will be required. and intellectual context of teaching. EDU270 S, 3 credits EDU211 S, 3 credits Instructional Technology (equivalent to EDU370) Multicultural Education Prerequisite: CAPP131 or consent of instructor Core VI This course is intended as an introductory computer This course provides the opportunity for students to and multimedia course for students who want to investigate philosophy and research regarding best become teachers, as well as for those already teaching

103 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______who wish to increase their technology and multimedia Emergency Care Provider skills in the classroom. Students will finish the course ECP100 F/S, 1 credit with a solid understanding of educational technology, First Aid and CPR including how to use computers and communications This is the Red Cross course in emergency treatment networks, integrating multimedia and educational and care of injuries. Certificates will be earned. software applications, how to access and evaluate Additional fee required. information on the World Wide Web, security and ______ethical issues, and how to integrate computers and Environmental Sciences educational technology into classroom curriculum. ENSC105 S, 3 credits EDU191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Environmental Science Special Topics Core IV Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there This course is a study of the environment, its is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to components, and how human activity relates to the determine demand. environment. This course will provide students the EDU192/292 F/S 0.5-10 credits knowledge to make a positive impact through skills in Independent Study critical thinking, knowledge of the scientific basis of Students follow a course of study and work with a environmental issues, and the impacts of politics and faculty member to decide how the student will meet economics on environmental issues. Students will be defined course objectives. Both agree on what the encouraged to develop habits of sustainable living in student will do (e.g., readings, research, and work the modern world, and to become actively involved. A projects), how the student’s work will be evaluated, and special effort will be made to show how natural the time frame for completion. The student must resources may be conserved. Included in the course are interact with the faculty member on a regular and studies of energy, human populations, pollution, soils, substantive basis to assure progress within the course water, rangeland, forests, wildlife, air, wastes, and or program. general ecological principles. EDU194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits ______Workshop These are concentrated class sessions on a topic for Equine Horsemanship which a particular need has been identified. EQUH110 F, 3 credits ______Western Equitation This course involves gentling and starting a green horse, Education: Special 2-3 years of age, halter breaking, leading at walk, EDSP204 S, 3 credits trotting and backing, handling of feet and legs, feeding, Intro to Teaching Exceptional Learners reproduction, and selection practices. Students must This course provides students with an introduction to have a horse and consent of the instructor. Additional the study of persons who are handicapped by blindness, fee required. mental retardation, learning disabilities or other EQUH198/298 F/S, variable crippling conditions. The problems and methods by Internship which the human services professional can assist them Field-oriented supervised learning activities outside the to live a full life are reviewed and discussed. college classroom that include a preplanned EDSP191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits assessment. Special Topics EQUH210 S, 3 credits Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there Intermediate Western Equitation is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to Prerequisite: EQUH110 determine demand. A continuation of EQUH110. Starting the horse on a bit ______(snaffle or hackamore), driving, backing, lunging and ground work, advanced horse management practices,

104 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______anatomy, physiology and training practices. Students hydrosphere, and biosphere in order for the student to must have a horse. Additional fee required. develop an understanding of how the earth is physically EQUH253 F, 2 credits structured and how it became that way. Starting Colts GPHY112 F, 1 credit Prerequisite: EQUH210 Introduction to Physical Geography Laboratory This is a class designed for both horse and rider. The Core IV rider must be significantly advanced to maintain a Co-requisite: GPHY111 secure seat at a lope. There will be special emphasis on The lab component of the course will be used to cueing the horse with hands, legs, weight, and voice. emphasize and demonstrate principles and concepts The student must have a horse. Additional fee required. developed during the lecture. EQUH256 S, 2 credits GPHY141 S, 3 credits Developing the Young Horse Geography of World Regions Prerequisite: EQUH253 Core III or Core VI This is a class designed for experienced students and Prerequisite: WRIT101. horses. There will be special emphasis on advanced This is a course emphasizing the development of global reining, collection, headset lead changes, side passes, awareness as it applies to the current events of the day. pivots, and roll backs. The student must have a horse. Students will be introduced to the various regions of the Additional fee required. globe, with a focus on areas outside Anglo-America. ______Major writing projects are required. Equine Science GPHY180 F, 3 credits EQUS150 F, 3 credits Introduction to GIS Equine Production The student is introduced to the various software A major objective of this course is the development of packages used in GIS. Applications of these packages an understanding of the production and management include natural resources, marketing, and government. techniques necessary for the successful operation of the GPHY191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits horse enterprise. Management practices concerned Special Topics with feeding, breeding, and health programs receive Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there considerable attention. Age determination, breeding, is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to health care, unsoundness, way of going, nutrient needs, determine demand. parasite control, buildings, and equipment are among GPHY192/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits the many areas covered. Students will cover material Independent Study related to preventative equine medicine and methods Students follow a course of study and work with a associated with such care. faculty member to decide how the student will meet EQUS233 F/S, 2 credits defined course objectives. Both agree on what the Horse Science and Management Lab student will do (e.g., readings, research, and work This course is designed for students who currently work projects), how the student’s work will be evaluated, and with horses or desire to be involved with horses in the the time frame for completion. The student must future and will provide important horse safety interact with the faculty member on a regular and information. substantive basis to assure progress within the course ______or program. GPHY194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Geoscience: Geography Workshop GPHY111 F, 3 credits These are concentrated class sessions on a topic for Introduction to Physical Geography which a particular need has been identified. Core IV ______Co-requisite: GPHY112 This introductory course in physical geography will Geoscience: Geology cover the study of the lithosphere, atmosphere, GEO101 S, 3 credits

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Introduction to Physical Geology Earth History and Evolution Core IV Co-requisite: GEO212 Co-requisite: GEO102 This is a general course in Geology that emphasizes the This is an introductory course in Physical Geology. The historical time-line of the geologic events in earth’s course will cover Plate tectonics, geologic structures, history, and the development of those theories. The earthquakes, geologic history, the rock cycle, basic course will cover the early evolution of the earth, plate mineralogy, and geographic land-forms. tectonics and continent formation, the history of life on GEO102 S, 1 credit earth, and the geologic record. Introduction to Physical Geology Laboratory Core IV GEO212 F/S, 1 credit Co-requisite: GEO101 Earth History and Evolution Laboratory The lab component of the course will be used to Co-requisite: GEO211 emphasize and demonstrate principles and concepts The lab component of the course will be used to developed during the lecture. emphasize and demonstrate principles and concepts GEO111 S, 3 credits developed during the lecture. Dinosaurs GEO191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Core IV Special Topics This course provides an introduction to dinosaur Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there paleontology. Students will learn how hypotheses about is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to extinct animals are formulated and tested, with determine demand. comparisons to modern sedimentary environments and GEO192/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits living animals. Recitation sections allow discussion of Independent Study current research and hands-on experience with Students follow a course of study and work with a sedimentary rocks and fossils. faculty member to decide how the student will meet GEO125 Sum, 3 credits defined course objectives. Both agree on what the Intro to Dinosaur Paleontology student will do (e.g., readings, research, and work Core IV projects), how the student’s work will be evaluated, and Co-requisite: GEO126 the time frame for completion. The student must This class provides an introduction to dinosaur interact with the faculty member on a regular and paleontology with an emphasis on fieldwork. Students substantive basis to assure progress within the course will perform real world dinosaur paleontology and look or program. at fossil evidence for one of the most dramatic events in GEO194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Earth history: the extinction event at the end of the Workshop time of the dinosaurs. Students will gain an Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which a understanding of regional geology, fossil animals, plants particular need has been identified. and sedimentary environments of eastern Montana. ______This class will consist of both a classroom and field Health component. Students will be involved in field HTH101 F, 3 credits excavation, fossil preparation and analysis, and the Opportunities in the Health Professions basics of field geology including stratigraphy and This course provides a broad overview of the health mapping. Extensive hiking and outdoor physical care delivery system in the US. It provides students with challenges require that students be physically fit. an opportunity to learn about various health care GEO126 Sum 1 credit professional’s occupations and participate in Intro to Dinosaur Paleontology– Core IV exploration of education, licensure, experience, salary, Co-requisite: GEO125 etc., as well as guest lectures from the given fields. This Lab component to accompany lecture. course is appropriate for any student with an interest in GEO211 F/S, 3 credits health care. The course will be set in Moodle forum with discussion boards used for submission of answers.

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HTH110 S, 3 credits of reform in the postwar era, the Vietnam war, the Personal health and Wellness conservative ascendancy of the 1970s and 1980s, and a This course is designed to introduce the prospective view of America in the 1990s. The course covers the coach, physical educator, and/or anyone interested in social, economic, and political developments within the allied health professions. This course will give a United States as well as its diplomatic history in the comprehensive coverage of all the topics common to period of its emergence as a leading world power. fitness, wellness, and personal health courses. HSTA111 F, 1 credit HTH201 F, 3 credits American Civil Rights Movement Health Issues for Educators The civil rights movement is one of the most significant Health Issues for Educators will cover the essential sources of social change in the United States during the health information to develop a lifetime of wellness for 20th Century. This course analyzes the structure and the learner and the students they educate. The course dynamics of the civil rights movement from the will cover a complete range of topics of personal health, viewpoints of history, sociology, and political science. but its primary purpose is to foster the necessary Focus is placed on the roles of organizations, resources, knowledge and motivation to ensure wellness leadership, recruitment, commitment, values, ideology, throughout adulthood for themselves and their political culture, gender, and counter-movements. students. Furthermore, the learners in this course will HSTA160 S, 3 credits be able to use this credible health and wellness Introduction to the American West information now and into their future. Core III ______This course focuses on the growth and development of the American West as a culture, economy, and society. History: American HSTA255 S, 3 credits HSTA101 F, 3 credits Montana History American History I Core III Core III An introductory and interpretive history from Lewis and This course treats developments in American history Clark to present. The course emphasizes the activities of from the earliest colonial beginnings through the period economic and political groups in a study of the land and of Reconstruction. It follows the processes of colonial people of Montana. settlement, the growth of self-government in the HSTA191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits English colonies, the which beset the British empire Special Topics during the years 1763-1775, the American Revolution, This variable title course deals with broad historical the creation of a new government under a federal topics that transcend and telescope traditional constitution, the growth of political parties, Westward analytical, chronological, and geographical boundaries. expansion, hardened definitions of nationalism Content will vary with the instructors teaching the presented by the breakdown of the democratic process, course. and the Civil War and Reconstruction. HSTA192/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits HSTA102 S, 3 credits Independent Study American History II Directed research or study on an individual basis. Core III Requires instructor consent. This course begins by emphasizing the problems after HSTA194/294 F/S, variable Reconstruction, the new industrialism, the last frontier, Workshop and agrarian discontent. Attention is focused next upon These are concentrated class sessions on a topic for overseas expansion and the Progressive Era. Later which a particular need has been identified. topics include the approach to and participation in ______World War I, the problems of prosperity during the “normalcy” of the 1920s, the depression and the New History: Western and World Deal, the role of the United States in World War II, the HSTR101 F, 3 credits Cold War at home and abroad, the politics and culture Western Civilization I

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Core III is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to This is an introductory survey of the origins and determine demand. characteristics of “western” cultures and societies, HSTR192/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits meaning those from the Mediterranean and spreading Independent Study up to the Baltic Sea, to 1648. After a short introduction These courses are directed research or study on an to the Bronze and Early Iron Ages, the course individual basis. Requires the consent of the instructor. emphasizes the classical era when Greek and Roman HSTR194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits cultures fanned out through the regions, through the Workshop Middle Ages, and finishes with the Early Modern period These are concentrated class sessions on a topic for when new states, new religious sects, and which a particular need has been identified. developments in technology, learning, and trade ______transformed the medieval world. Kinesiology HSTR102 S, 3 credits KIN105 F, 3 credits Western Civilization II Foundations of Exercise Science Core III Co-requisite: KIN106 This course is an introductory survey of the Extends and applies understanding to the use of life development of European societies in their global science in promoting healthy lifestyles to students’ lives. context since 1648. It presents persons, events, ideas The exercise science physiology, kinesiology, and institutions that have shaped the “Western World” biomechanics, and motor learning are integrated from the 17th through the 20th centuries. In studying through didactic and laboratory instruction that focuses the interrelated histories of Southern, Eastern, students on the fundamental importance of exercise Northern, and Western Europe, students learn the science in healthy living. foundations of modern western identities that KIN106 F, 1 credit developed within and in juxtaposition to a world Foundations of Exercise Science Lab increasingly globalized via trade, religion, colonization, Co-requisite: KIN105 war, and social movements. Provides laboratory experiences in exercise science to HSTR160 S, 3 credits complement student learning in the classroom. By its Modern World History nature, exercise science involves lab activities Core III and VI dependent upon physical activity. The exercise science This survey of world history since 1900 examines major physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, and motor historical events around the globe and explores general learning are integrated through didactic and laboratory themes such as tradition and modernity, war and peace, instruction that focuses students on the fundamental political revolutions and socioeconomic change, the role importance of exercise science in healthy living. of values and culture in historical development, and the ______complex relationship between the individual and Liberal Studies and Humanities society. LSH101 F, 3 credits HSTR286 F, 3 credits Introduction to Humanities-Contemporary World Religions and Society Core II, Category 2 Core VI This course offers an examination of art, literature, This course offers an investigation of world religions in philosophy, and music and their interrelationships in their social, political, and cultural contexts. The course the Western world during the 19th and 20th centuries offers a comparative perspective on Western and non- up to the present day. Western religious beliefs and practices. LSH201 F, 3 credits HSTR191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Intro to Humanities Special Topics Core II, Category 2 Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there This course offers an examination of art, literature, philosophy, and music, and their relationships, from

108 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______origins to contemporary times. Diversity of historical from the earliest period of American history through and cultural contexts is emphasized. the Transcendentalists and up to the emergence of LSH191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits modern American literature. College-level reading and Special Topics writing skills are required. Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there LIT211 S, 3 credits is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to American Lit II determine demand. Core II, Category 2 LSH192/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits This course surveys major literary works by American Independent Study authors from the emergence of modern American Students follow a course of study and work with a literature, including the Realists and Regionalists, to the faculty member to decide how the student will meet present. College-level reading and writing skills are defined course objectives. Both agree on what the required. student will do (e.g., readings, research, and work LIT220 F, 3 credits projects), how the student’s work will be evaluated, and British Literature, Medieval to Renaissance the time frame for completion. The student must Core II, Category 2 interact with the faculty member on a regular and This course surveys selected works by major British substantive basis to assure progress within the course writers through the Renaissance. The emphasis is or program. placed on major periods and trends of the tenth LSH194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits through seventeenth centuries. College-level reading Workshop and writing skills are required. Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which a LIT223 F, 3 credits particular need has been identified. British Lit I ______Core II, Category 2 Literature This course surveys selected works by major British LIT110 F/S, 3 credits writers through Pre-Romanticism. The emphasis is Introduction to Lit placed on major periods and trends – the Anglo-Saxon Core II, Category 2 Period, the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Neoclassicism, This course is designed for students who wish to and Pre-Romanticism. College-level reading and writing improve their understanding of “basic” literature. A skills are required. multi-genre course, the class consists of considerations LIT224 S, 3 credits of short fiction, poetry, and drama by surveying their British Lit II histories and developments. Students will read Core II, Category 2 appropriate examples of each type. College-level This course continues what was begun in LIT223. reading and writing skills are required. Students study selected major 19th and 20th century LIT120 S, 3 credits writers from the Romantics and Victorians to the Poetry present. College-level reading and writing skills are Core II, Category 2 required. This course is a study of the nature and impact of poetic LIT230 F, 3 credits texts. Various poetic genres, forms, and styles will be World Literature Survey discussed. Poetry will be considered in terms of its Core II, Category 2 or Core VI cultural impact, historic and contemporary, and in This course studies representative texts and traditions terms of its depiction of major themes of human of world literature, from origins to contemporary times. thought and culture. Diversity of historical and cultural contexts is LIT210 F, 3 credits emphasized. American Lit I LIT233 F, 3 credits Core II, Category 2 Classical Foundations of Literature This course surveys the major literary works by authors

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Core II, Category 2 detailed and in depth look at M121 topics throughout This course studies Greek and Roman literature and its the semester. enduring impact on literature and culture. Relevance to M095 F, 4 credits English and World literature is addressed. Intermediate Algebra LIT285 S, 3 credits Topics to be covered include a review of factoring, Mythologies graphing and the Cartesian Coordinate system, rational Core II, Category 2 or Core VI expressions, radicals and rational exponents, quadratic This course is a study of the cultural implications of equations, quadratic inequalities, functions, and myth. Readings will include selections from various exponential/logarithmic equations and functions. cultures and time periods. Students will examine several myths as literary epics and as illustrations of value systems. M105 F/S, 3 credits LIT191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 Contemporary Math credits May require corequisite, M005. Special Topics Applications of mathematics to a variety of disciplines. Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there This course is designed for the non-math/science major. is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to Topics include geometry, applications to the natural determine demand. sciences and social sciences, and an introduction to LIT192/292 F/S 0.5-10 financial mathematics, sets, counting, and elementary credits probability and statistics. Independent Study M108 F, 3 credits Students follow a course of study and work with a Business Mathematics faculty member to decide how the student will meet This course is an applied mathematics course for defined course objectives. Both agree on what the Business students. Topics covered include payroll, student will do (e.g., readings, research, and work mathematics of buying and selling, simple and projects), how the student’s work will be evaluated, and compound interest calculations, annuities, business and the time frame for completion. The student must consumer loan calculations, and other problems interact with the faculty member on a regular and common in business. A special emphasis is placed on substantive basis to assure progress within the course time value of money concepts. or program. M111 F/S, 3 credits ______Technical Mathematics Mathematics Introduction to applied mathematics in technical fields. M005 F/S, 1 credit This course will show how basic arithmetic processes Contemporary Math Corequisite using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and This course provides support in achieving the M105 percentages are used to make and convert learning outcomes. This support will be provided measurements in different units and notations and through extra instruction of basic math concepts at the solve simple mathematical relationships. Students will beginning of the semester as well as a more detailed also be shown how to calculate geometric quantities, and in depth look at M105 topics throughout the and utilize graphs and charts to record and summarize semester. data. M021 F/S, 2 credits M121 F/S, 4 credits College Algebra Corequisite College Algebra This course provides support in achieving the M121 Core V learning outcomes. This support will be provided Prerequisite: Math Placement Test, advanced high through extra instruction of basic algebraic concepts at school algebra, or consent of instructor. the beginning of the semester as well as a more May require corequisite, M021.

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The material presented in this course will include Core V conics, functions, logarithms, complex numbers, inverse Prerequisite: “C-” or better in M171, or consent of functions, exponents, induction, sequences and series. instructor M132 F, 3 credits This is the second semester of a two-semester Numbers and Operations for K-8 Teachers sequence. The course will cover integration techniques, Core V logarithmic, exponential, and other transcendental Prerequisite: Math Placement Test, C- or better in functions, infinite series, conic sections, plane curves, M121, or consent of instructor. parametric equations, and polar coordinates. The study of numbers and operations for prospective M234 F, 3 credits elementary and middle school teachers, including whole Higher Math for K-8 Teachers numbers, integers, decimals, fractions, percent, Prerequisite: C- or better in both M132 and M133. operations, numeration systems, and problem solving. The study of algebra, number theory, probability and M133 S, 3 credits statistics for prospective elementary and middle school Geometry & Measurements for K-8 Teachers teachers, including proportional reasoning, functions, Core V elementary number theory, statistical modeling and Prerequisite: C- or better in M132. inference, and elementary probability theory. The study of geometry and geometric measurement for M273 Online Only 4 credits prospective elementary and middle school teachers, Multivariable Calculus including synthetic, transformational, and coordinate Core V geometry, constructions, congruence and similarity, 2- Prerequisite: “C-” or better in M172 or consent of dimensional and 3-dimensional measurement, and instructor problem solving. This course includes the study of topics in two and M151 S, 4 credits three-dimensional geometry. The study of vectors and Precalculus vector-valued functions, functions of several variables, Core V partial derivatives, double and triple integrals, and Prerequisite: 3-4 years of college preparatory math, vector calculus. Math Placement Test, or consent of instructor. M274 Online Only 3 credits This course is an in-depth examination of functions and Differential Equations inverse functions including algebraic and trigonometric Core V functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, Prerequisite: “C-” or better in M273 or consent of rational functions, and conic sections. This course is instructor designed for those students who have had college This course explores techniques of problem solving and preparatory classes in high school and whose placement applications. Topics included first, second, and higher test indicates a need to improve on those skills that are order differential equations, series methods, necessary to be successful in a calculus class. approximations, systems of differential equations, and M171 F, 5 credits Laplace transforms. Calculus I M191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 Core V credits Prerequisite: “C-” or better in M121 or M151, Math Special Topics Placement Test, or consent of instructor This is the first Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there semester of a two-semester sequence. The course will is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to cover functions, limits and properties of limits, determine demand. derivatives and applications of derivatives, and an M192/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits introduction to integration. Independent Study M172 S, 5 credits Students follow a course of study and work with a Calculus II faculty member to decide how the student will meet defined course objectives. Both agree on what the

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Aural Perception I Core II, Category 2 and Core VI Prerequisite: MUSI103 or consent of instructor This course provides an introductory examination of This course is designed for students interested in the popular music’s roots, history, and its social and development of ear training skills. The student will gain political relationships. The context of the class will a good understanding of the basic practices of sight- increase the awareness of the heritage of pop music reading, melodic, and harmonic dictation. The student and appreciation of its diversity, and develop a will gain the confidence needed to mentally hear the perception of the underlying kinship of its many styles. music previously unknown to him or her. These skills Students should check the catalog for transferability at will improve their performance skills, both their transferring institution. instrumentally and vocally. This class is required of music majors and minors, and may be required of students in a music option. Students should check the MUSI205 F, 3 credits catalog of their transferring institution. Music Theory III MUSI141 S, 2 credits Prerequisite: MUSI106 or consent of instructor This Aural Perception II course involves study of harmony in common practice, Prerequisite: MUSI140 or consent of instructor musical notation and interaction of the elements of This course involves study in ear training and sight music in harmony and counterpoint, musical analysis, singing to develop aural perception of tonal and and composition, including, but not limited to, Western temporal relationships. culture. Students will have the opportunity to gain MUSI147 S, 1 credit hands-on experience in using Finale and digital Choral Ensemble: Dawson recording equipment in the arrangement and Core II, Category 1 composition processes. Prerequisite: Successful Audition MUSI206 S, 3 credits Performance in small instrumental and/or vocal Music Theory IV ensembles. May be repeated. Prerequisite: MUSI205 or consent of instructor This MUSI160 F, 1 credit course involves study of harmony in common practice, Beginning Guitar musical notation and interaction of the elements of Core II, Category 1 music in harmony and counterpoint, musical analysis, Basic instruction in techniques of chord and music and composition, including, but not limited to, Western reading, classical guitar, tablature, and solo and culture. Students will have the opportunity to gain ensemble performance. May be repeated. Additional hands-on experience in using Finale and digital fee required. recording equipment in the arrangement and MUSI195 F/S, 1 credit composition processes. Applied Music I MUSI207 S, 3 credits Core II, Category 1 World Music Individualized lessons. Additional fee required. Core VI MUSI202 F/S, 3 credits Covers music cultures in various parts of the world with Introduction to Music Literature emphasis on the way in which music functions within Core II, Category 2 and Core VI each society. The basic elements of music, such as This course is a survey of representative examples of melody, rhythm, form and texture, will be covered to the standard music literature of the Western European develop perceptive listening. Selected musical cultures tradition. Particular attention is paid to musical styles of the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Caribbean and forms and their relationship to musical and Latin America will be presented. This all-inclusive understanding and effective listening. A basic world music course will give students a broader view of knowledge of music fundamentals is expected. the global world. MUSI203 F, 3 credits MUSI212 S, 1 credit American Popular Music Choir II: Dawson Choir

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Core II, Category 1 Special Topics/Experimental Courses Performance training in vocal literature. Vocal Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there ensembles of various genres with performance at is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to community and college events. May be repeated. determine demand. MUSI214 S, 1 credit MUSI192/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Band II: Dawson Independent Study Core II, Category 1 Students follow a course of study and work with a Instrumental ensembles of various genres with faculty member to decide how the student will meet performance at community, sporting and college defined course objectives. Both agree on what the events. May be repeated. student will do (e.g., readings, research, and work MUSI215 S, 1 credit projects), how the student’s work will be evaluated, and Drumline II the time frame for completion. The student must Core II, Category 1 interact with the faculty member on a regular and Instrumental ensembles of various genres with substantive basis to assure progress within the course performance at community, sporting and college or program. events. May be repeated. MUSI194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits MUSI235 F, 1 credit Seminar/Workshop Keyboard Skills III These are concentrated class sessions on a topic for Core II, Category 1 which a particular need has been identified. Study of keyboard theory and technique, chords, scales, MUSI295 F/S, 1 credit sight-reading, and piano repertoire. Continuation of Applied Music II MUSI136. May be repeated. Additional fee required. Core II, Category 0 MUSI236 S, 1 credit Individualized lessons. Additional fee required. Keyboard Skills IV MUSI296 F/S, 3 credits Core II, Category 1 Upper-Division Required Performance Study of keyboard theory and technique, chords, scales, ______sight-reading, and piano repertoire. Continuation of Music: Education MUSI235. May be repeated. Additional fee required. MUSE220 F, 2 credits MUSI240 F, 2 credits Intro to Comp App Music Ed Aural Perception III This course examines computer notation software, Prerequisite: MUSI141 or consent of instructor This soundboards, microphone, cables, speakers, and the course involves study in ear training and sight singing to understanding of how sound is produced. This class will develop aural perception of tonal and temporal include lecture and hands-on skill development using relationships. sound hardware, recording, editing, and notation MUSI241 S, 2 credits software. Aural Perception IV MUSE239 S, 1 credit Prerequisite: MUSI240 or consent of instructor This Beginning Conducting (Lab) course involves study in ear training and sight singing to Prerequisite: MUSI 240 and MUSI 205 and MUSI 235 Co- develop aural perception of tonal and temporal requisite: MUSI 241 and MUSI 206 and MUSI 236. This relationships. course will introduce students to the aural and technical MUSI262 F 1 credit skills necessary to conduct an ensemble. It provides an Chamber Ensembles II: Dawson introduction to practice strategies, issues related to Core II, Category 1 movement, sound, and basic conducting technique. Prerequisite: Successful Audition ______Performance in small instrumental and/or vocal Native American Studies ensembles. May be repeated. NASX105 F, 3 credits MUSI191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Introduction to Native American Studies

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Core III or Core VI reviewed. Sixty common native and introduced plants This course presents a general overview of Native will be identified in the field and in the classroom. American history from the prehistoric period through ______the 20th century. The course emphasizes socio-cultural, Nutrition religious, environmental and gender themes as well as NUTR221 F/S, 3 credits important political and economic forces that shape Basic Human Nutrition American Indian life. Core IV NASX191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits This course will cover the basic concepts of human Special Topics nutrition: digestion, absorption and metabolism of basic Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there nutrients and application of these concepts as they is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to relate to various stages of the life cycle. determine demand. ______NASX192/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Philosophy Independent Study Philosophy F, 3 credits Students follow a course of study and work with a PHL101 Introduction to Philosophy faculty member to decide how the student will meet Core II, Category 2 defined course objectives. Both agree on what the This course introduces significant human questions and student will do (e.g., readings, research, and work emphasizes understanding the meaning and methods of projects), how the student’s work will be evaluated, and philosophy. It includes the human condition, the time frame for completion. The student must knowledge, freedom, history, ethics, the future, and interact with the faculty member on a regular and religion. substantive basis to assure progress within the course PHL110 S, 3 credits or program. Introduction to Ethics NASX194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Core II, Category 2 Workshop Prerequisite: WRIT101 These are concentrated class sessions on a topic for This course examines human life, experience, and which a particular need has been identified. thought in order to discover and develop the principles ______and values for pursuing a more fulfilled existence. Natural Resources Science and Theories designed to justify ethical judgments are Management applied to a selection of contemporary personal and NRSM101 F, 3 credits social issues. Natural Resource Conservation PHL191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Co-requisite: NRSM102 Special Topics This course is an overview of soils, water, rangelands Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there and wildlife conservation from the global to the local is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to level. Impacts of human population growth, economics, determine demand. ethics and agriculture on the sustainability of natural PHL192/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits resources will be examined using basic principles of Independent Study ecology. The application of ecological principles to Students follow a course of study and work with a agriculture and rangeland management will be faculty member to decide how the student will meet included. defined course objectives. Both agree on what the NRSM102 F, 1 credit student will do (e.g., readings, research, and work Montana Range Plants projects), how the student’s work will be evaluated, and Co-requisite: NRSM101 the time frame for completion. The student must The laboratory exercises are designed to relate to the interact with the faculty member on a regular and concepts from NRSM101 to rangeland management. substantive basis to assure progress within the course Rangeland inventory and classification methods will be or program.

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PHL194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits kinematics, force, circular motion, energy, momentum, Workshop torque, rotational dynamics, simple harmonic motion, Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which a temperature, heat and thermodynamics. The concepts particular need has been identified. and theories presented are explored through ______demonstrations and hands-on experiments. It is a Photography general physics course that is recommended for health PHOT194/294 F/S, 1-3 credits sciences and all other interested students. Seminar/Workshop These are concentrated class sessions on a topic for which a particular need has been identified. PHSX123 Online 5 credits ______Fundamentals of Physics II w/lab Core IV Physics Prerequisite: “C-“ or better in PHSX121 or consent of PHSX105 F/S, 3 credits instructor Fundamentals of Physical Science Expands upon PHSX 121 and explores sound waves, Core IV electric fields, electric circuits, magnetic fields, light, Co-requisite: PHSX106 optics, and modern physics. Explores the concepts and This is a course for non-science majors providing an theories presented in class through demonstrations and introduction to the fundamental concepts of physics hands-on experiments. and chemistry. Topics covered in this physics PHSX205 S, 3 credits component include the nature of science, motion, College Physics I momentum and energy, gravity, heat, electricity and Prerequisite: M151 or consent of instructor magnetism, and sound and light waves. Topics covered Co-requisite: PHSX206 in the chemistry section include atoms and molecules, Introduction to principles of physics; topics covered the periodic table, the atomic nucleus, chemical include mechanics (such as motion, Newton’s Laws, bonding, chemical reactions, mixtures, and organic conservation laws, rotation, material properties, and compounds. Throughout the course, illustrations of the fluids. concepts of physics and chemistry to everyday life will PHSX206 S, 1 credit be presented. Though this course is primarily focused College Physics I Lab on concepts, a background of high school algebra is Co-requisite: PHSX205 strongly encouraged. Hands on applications of principles presented in PH200. PHSX106 F/S, 1 credit Emphasis will be on using physical principles to solve Fundamentals of Physical Science Lab problems. Core IV PHSX220 S, 3 credits Co-requisite: PHSX105 Physics I (w/Calculus) Core IV The laboratory component of this course will provide a Prerequisite: M171 or consent of instructor series of exercises and experiments to support the Co-requisite: PHSX221 concepts covered in PHSX105. Gathering of This is the first semester of a calculus-based physics experimental data and utilizing this data to further the sequence for students of engineering, chemistry, students’ understanding of the natural world will be geology, and similar fields of the physical sciences. It emphasized. includes topics in mechanics (such as motion, Newton’s PHSX121 Online 5 credits Laws, conservation laws, and rotation), material Fundamentals of Physics I w/ Lab properties, and fluids. Core IV PHSX221 S, 1 credit Prerequisite: “C-“ or better in M121 or consent of Physics I Laboratory instructor Core IV Explores the physical world through reasoning, Co-requisite: PHSX220 mathematics and experimentation. Examines

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This is a series of laboratory experiences illustrating and this course is to provide the student with an overview of supporting concepts studied in PHSX220. the American government at the national level. Topics PHSX222 F, 3 credits such as the structure of government and the U.S. Physics II Constitution, civil liberties and civil rights, political Core IV parties and voting behavior, public opinion and interest Prerequisite: M171 groups will be examined and explored in this course. Co-requisite: PHSX223 This is the second semester of a calculus-based physics sequence for students of engineering and the physical sciences. It includes topics in heat, mechanical waves, PSCI260 S, 3 credits sound, light, and optics. There are four hours of lecture, Introduction to State and Local Government two hours of lab per week. Core III PHSX223 F, 1 credit During the nineteenth century and the first decade of Physics II Laboratory this century, state governments dominated American Core IV government. In the mid-1900’s, the role of the federal Co-requisite: PHSX222 government in public policy making expanded to a great This is a series of laboratory experiences illustrating and extent while the role of state governments diminished. supporting concepts studied in PHSX222. Now, as we are well into the twenty-first century, state PHSX191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits and local governments are working once again in a new Special Topics partnership with the federal government. This course Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there will survey the structure, function, operation, policies is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to and problems of American state and local governments determine demand. and will provide students with an understanding of the PHSX192/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits way in which state and local governments function and Independent Study the place of the states within the American political Students follow a course of study and work with a system. faculty member to decide how the student will meet PSCI191/291 F/S, variable defined course objectives. Both agree on what the Special Topics student will do (e.g., readings, research, and work Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there projects), how the student’s work will be evaluated, and is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to the time frame for completion. The student must determine demand. interact with the faculty member on a regular and PSCI192/292 F/S, variable substantive basis to assure progress within the course Independent Study or program. Students follow a course of study and work with a PHSX194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 faculty member to decide how the student will meet Seminar/Workshop defined course objectives. Both agree on what the These are concentrated class sessions on a topic for student will do (e.g., readings, research, and work which a particular need has been identified. projects), how the student’s work will be evaluated, and ______the time frame for completion. The student must Political Science interact with the faculty member on a regular and PSCI210 F, 3 credits substantive basis to assure progress within the course Introduction to American Government or program. Core III PSCI194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Politics affect all of our lives on a daily basis. Concepts Workshop such as “government,” “politics,” “power,” and These are concentrated class sessions on a topic for “democracy” may seem familiar to us but are in fact which a particular need has been identified. very complex and multifaceted subjects. The purpose of ______

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Psychology PSYX192/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits PSYX100 F/S, 3 credits Independent Study Intro to Psychology Students follow a course of study and work with a Core III faculty member to decide how the student will meet This course is an introduction to the methods of study defined course objectives. Both agree on what the in psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience, student will do (e.g., readings, research, and work including an overview of physiological aspects of projects), how the student’s work will be evaluated, and behavior, sensation, perception, research methodology, the time frame for completion. The student must statistics, learning principles, motivation, intelligence, interact with the faculty member on a regular and cognition, abnormal behavior, personality, therapy, and substantive basis to assure progress within the course social psychology. or program. PSYX230 S, 3 credits PSYX194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 Developmental Psychology Workshop Core III These are concentrated class sessions on a topic for This course examines human development from which a particular need has been identified. conception through death, emphasizing physical, ______cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial factors. Sign Language PSYX240 S/Alt Yr, 3 credits SIGN120 S, 3 credits Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology Sign Language I Core III Sign Language I is designed for beginning signers who This course examines a diverse number of disorders want to increase communication skills, interact with currently identified in the DSM-5. Students will gain an deaf and hard of hearing children and adults with an understanding of what Abnormal Psychology is. They English mode, and demonstrate knowledge and skill in will learn how assessments are used and how diagnoses expressive and receptive signing. Signers learn the are made. Students will gain an understanding of the aspects of a sign and are exposed to American Sign specific psychological disorders, personality disorders, Language idioms. Students in this class receive substance-related disorders, mood disorders, instruction on communicating with deaf/hard of hearing neurodevelopmental disorders, etc. individuals using sign language, facial features, PSYX272 S, 3 credits fingerspelling, gestures, and pantomime. Students Educational Psychology acquire a vocabulary of over 1000 words utilizing a Core III variety of resources. Signers learn to respect and Students will explore, compare, contrast, and analyze appreciate people who are deaf or hard of hearing and major psychological theories of development and assimilate the manual communication. learning. The major progression of physical, social, SIGN121 F, 1 credit emotional, moral, and cognitive development and the Simple Sign Language ranges of individual variation within these domains of Simple Sign Language is designed for beginning signers development in children from birth to adolescence will interested in Deaf Culture and Sign Language. This short be emphasized. The course will emphasize the diversity and intensive course is for those with limited signing of all learners with regard to learning styles, multiple experience. A vocabulary of just over 500 words is intelligences, gender differences, cultural expectations, acquired by playing games, repetition, and practice in a and exceptionality as well as normal psychological ‘real world’ setting by providing communication development. opportunities with other signers or d/Deaf individuals. PSYX191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits ______Special Topics Sociology Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there SOCI101 F/S, 3 credits is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to Intro to Sociology determine demand.

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Core III or Core VI SOCI260 F, 3 credits Sociology is the study of individuals and society and Intro to Juvenile Delinquency their impact upon each other. This course will provide This course will examine the legal and social meanings an overview of the principles, concepts, and methods of of the concept of juvenile delinquency. Areas of sociology. Focuses will include socialization, social emphasis will include the characteristics of delinquent groups, stratification, social institutions, society and behavior and delinquents, theories of delinquent culture. A global perspective is included in conjunction behavior and their policy implications, causation and with examining U.S. society, and current events will be control of delinquency, the impact of the police, family, incorporated into the course to allow students the community, peers, drugs, and school on delinquency, ability to understand social phenomena as it applies to and the juvenile justice system as an institution. the real world. SOCI191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits SOCI201 S, 3 credits Special Topics Social Problems Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there Core III or Core VI is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to This is a survey and analysis of sociological perspectives determine demand. in the study of social problems. Major U.S. and global SOCI192/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits problems are examined from the perspective of cultural Independent Study values and social structure. Possible solutions to the Students follow a course of study and work with a problems will be explored. faculty member to decide how the student will meet SOCI206 S, 3 credits defined course objectives. Both agree on what the Deviant Behavior student will do (e.g., readings, research, and work Core III projects), how the student’s work will be evaluated, and This is a sociological examination of the theoretical the time frame for completion. The student must perspectives on deviance and crime. Topics may include interact with the faculty member on a regular and organized crime, substance abuse, mental disorders and substantive basis to assure progress within the course sexual deviance. or program. SOCI211 F, 3 credits SOCI194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Intro to Criminology Seminar/Workshop Core III These are concentrated class sessions on a topic for Criminology may be defined as the study of crime, its which a particular need has been identified. causes, and its controls. In addition to examining the ______various causes of crime, this course will overview Spanish various categories of crimes, criminals, and controls SPNS101 F, 4 credit that have been established in an attempt to provide the Elementary Spanish I student with an understanding of the impact, causes, Core II, Category 2 or Core VI and prevention of crime in our society. Elementary Spanish I is a beginning Spanish course SOCI236 S, 3 credits designed for students to learn the fundamentals of Introduction to Race and Ethnic Relations Spanish and achieve meaningful communication Core VI through a communication-based approach, which This course focuses on the socio-historical and addresses the four language skills of listening, speaking, structural analysis of race and ethnic relations among reading, and writing. These four skills are integrated groups in the U.S. and other global settings. Emphasis is into the instruction. Students will need to be listening, placed on theories of oppression and other reading and speaking in every class, as well as doing arrangements for integrating economic, political, and written assignments. cultural factors involved in the emergence and SPNS102 S, 4 credit perpetuation of inequality among peoples who are Elementary Spanish II located in multicultural environments.

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Core II, Category 2 or Core VI the time frame for completion. The student must Prerequisite: SPNS101, demonstrated proficiency, or interact with the faculty member on a regular and consent of instructor substantive basis to assure progress within the course Elementary Spanish II is a continuation of Elementary or program. Spanish I. Students will continue to learn the SPNS194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits fundamentals of Spanish and develop meaningful Workshop communication through a communication-based These are concentrated class sessions on a topic for approach, which addresses the four language skills of which a particular need has been identified. listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will ______increase their knowledge of vocabulary, verbs, Statistics structure, and general Spanish communication. STAT021 F/S, 1 credit Students will need to be listening, reading and speaking Introduction to Statistics Corequisite in every class, as well as doing written assignments. This course provides support in achieving the STAT216 SPNS201 F, 3 credits learning outcomes. This support will be provided Intermediate Spanish I through extra instruction of basic statistics concepts at Core II, Category 2 or Core VI the beginning of the semester as well as a more Prerequisite: SPNS102, demonstrated proficiency, or detailed and in depth look at STAT216 topics consent of instructor throughout the semester. The second-year sequence builds on the basic language STAT216 F/S, 4 credits skills and grammar learned in SPNS101 and SPNS102 Introduction to Statistics but with more emphasis on conversational skills. Core V Grammar will be introduced and reviewed through Prerequisite: Math Placement Test, or consent of discussions, readings, and short compositions instructor. conducted in Spanish. May require corequisite, STAT021 SPNS202 S, 3 credits This course introduces the concepts and procedures Intermediate Spanish II used in statistical reasoning and analysis. Topics in Core II, Category 2 or Core VI descriptive statistics include the presentation of data, Prerequisite: SPNS201, demonstrated proficiency, or the measures of location, central tendency and consent of instructor variability and relationships between variables. Topics The second-year sequence builds on the basic language in inferential statistics include probability, sampling skills and grammar learned in SPNS101 and SPNS102 distributions and the use of confidence intervals and but with more emphasis on conversational skills. hypothesis testing. Grammar will be introduced and reviewed through ______discussions, readings, and short compositions Theater Arts conducted in Spanish. THTR101 F/Alt Yr, 3 credits SPNS191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Introduction to Theater Special Topics Core II, Category 2 or Core VI Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there This class is a survey of the world of theater. Students is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to will be introduced to the art of theater by examining the determine demand. actor, the playwright, the designer, the director, the SPNS192/292 F/S, variable dramatic structure, and the history of theater. Independent Study THTR106 F/S, 1 credit Students follow a course of study and work with a Theater Production I: Run Crew faculty member to decide how the student will meet This course is for those who involve themselves in the defined course objectives. Both agree on what the costuming, make-up, properties, advertising, and box student will do (e.g., readings, research, and work office work of an actual stage production of a full-length projects), how the student’s work will be evaluated, and play. Credits given are based upon the individual

120 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______student’s involvement in the processes. It may be Data Sheets (MSDS), and inspection of automated shop repeated for a maximum of four credits. equipment. This course is designed to teach students THTR124 F/S, 1 credit safe shop practices prior to using any tooling in the Acting Laboratory welding lab. Successful completion of this course is a This course is for those who, through the use of scripted required prerequisite for all offered welding courses material, wish to explore the basic concepts of the art that are lab based. Additional fee required. of acting by their participation in an actual stage WLDG106 S, 4 credits performance. It may be repeated for a maximum of four Metal Fabrication Methods credits. This course will focus on welding in the horizontal, THTR191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits vertical, and overhead positions. Students will practice Special Topics making heads and joints with shielded Metal Arc Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there Welding using various rods. Positioning and safety is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to considerations will be highlighted. Welds will be tested determine demand. for strength and defects. Additional fee required. THTR192/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits WLDG110 F, 2 credits Independent Study Welding Theory I (lecture) Students follow a course of study and work with a This course is intended to teach the theory that faculty member to decide how the student will meet accompanies the practical application of welding. defined course objectives. Both agree on what the Students will gain an understanding of the “why” that student will do (e.g., readings, research, and work will impact their ability of the “how”. All welding and projects), how the student’s work will be evaluated, and cutting processes are explained through lecture and the time frame for completion. The student must instructor led demonstrations. interact with the faculty member on a regular and WLDG111 F, 1 credit substantive basis to assure progress within the course Welding Theory I Practical (Lab) or program. This course is the practical application of the theory THTR194/294 F/S, 1credit presented in WLDG110. Seminar/Workshop WLDG112 F, 2 credits This course focuses on technical work, including set Cutting Processes (lecture - 1/lab - 1) design, lighting, and production. Students are expected All fabrication begins with raw materials, which are to work “backstage” for a bona fide, full-length stage shaped and fitted using a variety of cutting processes. play or musical. Credits given are based upon the This course is designed to demonstrate and familiarize individual student’s involvement in the processes. It the student with multiple torch cutting equipment and may be repeated for a maximum of four credits. form an understanding of how to use each in a way to ______minimize waste and clean-up time. Additional fee Welding Technology required. WLDG100 Sum, 2 credit WLDG117 S, 3 credits Intro Welding Fundamentals Blueprint Reading and Welding Symbols (lab) An entry level class designed for students to learn the This course focuses on the graphic representations of various welding processes, welding theory and safety fabricated products, as shown by engineer designed while in the welding environment. This class is a perfect drawings. Students will be exposed to multiple views, fit for students with no welding experience or those material specifications, and weld symbols. looking to expand their knowledge and experience. WLDG133 F, 4 credits Additional fee required. Gas Metal Arc Welding (lecture (1)/lab (3) based WLDG105 F, 1 credit course) Shop Safety (lecture-based course) Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) is the most common Students will be introduced to a basic understanding of welding process used in fabrication shops. This course is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Material Safety designed to introduce students to the proper start-up

121 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______and usage of various brands of GMAW welding WLDG185 S, 1 credit equipment that are used throughout the fabrication Welding Qualification Test Prep (lecture) industry. Flat, vertical, and overhead welding will be This is an entry-level class designed to teach students taught and student welds will be subjected to bend nondestructive visual weld inspection techniques to testing for familiarization purposes. Additional fee detect surface and near surface discontinuities and required. defects in and around the weld. They will gain WLDG140 S, 3 Credits knowledge on why they occur and how to prevent and Intro to GTAW – Integrated Lab (lecture - 1/lab - 2) repair according to welding codes and standards. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) is a specialized Additional fee required. sector of welding used in automotive and alloy WLDG186 S, 2 credits fabrication. Students will be instructed in a variety of Welding Quality Test Preparation (lab) ferrous and non-ferrous metal welding using the GTAW This course allows students to practice all welding process, including spool-gun techniques using industry- processes in all positions with the intention of standard equipment. Flat, vertical, and overhead successful completion of American Welding Society positions will be taught. Student welds will be subjected certification testing. Practice welds will be subjected to to tensile testing for familiarization purposes. Additional the same testing and inspection procedures as the final fee required. examination. This is designed to allow the student to WLDG145 S, 4 credits lead their practice focus and tailor it to the specific Fabrication Basics (lecture - 2/lab - 2) certifications they are seeking. Additional fee required. This is an entry-level course for first year students. This WLDG187 F, 3 credits class will give students a working knowledge of basic Flux Core Arc Welding (lecture - 1/lab – 2) metal fabrication techniques, blueprint reading, weld Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) is a wire-feed welding symbols and tools used to fabricate. Students will learn process that does not require a shielding gas. It has through classroom lectures and hands-on projects in fabrication and repair applications for outdoor uses the welding lab. when SMAW is not practical. Students will become WLDG146 S, 2 credits familiar with machine set-up procedures, process Fabrication Basics II (lab) applications, and dual-shield techniques. Flat, vertical, This course is a continuation of WLDG145. and overhead positions will be taught and practiced. WLDG150 F, 2 credits Completed welds will be bend-tested for familiarization Layout Practices (lecture - 1/lab - 1) purposes. Additional fee required. Provides layout and fitting skills applicable to an WLDG201 F, 1 credit industrial welding and fabrication shop. Tasks include Welding, Measurement, and Trade Tools (lecture) reading prints, estimating, and ordering materials. This course will give the student an understanding of Employs simple layout, parallel line development, radial the tools they will use and encounter during their line development, triangulation for pattern career as a welder. The course will highlight and discuss development and applied math concepts. Additional fee the many hand and power tools the student will need to required. have experience with in order to perform their job in WLDG180 F, 5 credits the highest standard of quality. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (lecture - 1/lab – 4) WLDG205 F, 2 credits Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) is the most Applied Metallurgy (lecture) Students will learn about common welding process used for pipe welding and metal properties, the effects of heat and cold, and outdoor fabrications. Students will gain an tempering of metals and alloys. Wood and gas forging understanding of electrode selection, machine set-up techniques will be practiced along with mold making and amperage selection. Flat, vertical, and overhead poured castings. Weld ability of metals and filler metals positions will be practiced. Student welds will be will be taught, including physical and mechanical subjected to bend testing and familiarization. Additional properties of each. Additional fee required. fee required. WLDG210 S, 6 credits

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Pipe Welding (lecture - 1 /lab - 5) movement during welding. Multiple cutting, grinding, Provides an introduction to pipe layout, fitting, and drilling, and welding processes will be practiced. welding. Instructs students in piping information, basic Additional fee required. pipe layout practices, use of pipe layout tools, and basic WLDG242 F, 4 credits pipe welding techniques. Safety, quality, and proper Metal Fabrication II (lecture - 1/lab - 3) welding techniques standards are stressed. Additional Further expansion of the skills learned in WLDG241 fee required. including structural and vehicle fabrication will be WLDG212 S, 1 credit taught. In-depth projects will include the ability to Pipe Welding – Layout (lab) accurately use flame and plasma torches, making This course provides the student with a thorough assembly jigs, and fabrication of moving parts. technical understanding of preparation and fit-up for Additional fee required. welding pipe. Students acquire the necessary skills to WLDG191/291 F/S, 0.5-10 credits perform satisfactory welds on different materials of Special Topics pipe, in all positions and situations, using SMAW Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there welding process. The student develops the skills is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to necessary to produce quality pipe fitting and welds determine demand. needed in today’s workforce. Additional fee required. WLD192/292 F/S, 0.5-10 credits WLDG225 F, 3 credits Independent Study Structural Fabrication (lecture - 1/lab - 2) Students follow a course of study and work with a This course will give students a basic understanding of faculty member to decide how the student will meet structural steel fabrication, cutting, layout and defined course objectives. Both agree on what the construction. Students will demonstrate proper student will do (e.g., readings, research, and work technique in cutting, beveling, drilling and welding on I- projects), how the student’s work will be evaluated, and beams, tubing and plate. the time frame for completion. The student must WLDG235 F, 2 credits interact with the faculty member on a regular and Oxy-Acetylene Welding (lab) substantive basis to assure progress within the course Oxygen-acetylene welding (OAW) is a process that has or program. Additional fee required. applications in thin material fabrication and repair. WLDG194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits Specialty OAW is also used in alloy welding. Students Workshop will become familiar with a variety of OAW applications Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which a on ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Flat and vertical particular need has been identified. Additional fee positions will be practiced. Welds will be subjected to required. tensile testing for familiarization. Additional fee WLDG280 S, 1 credit required. Welding Test Certification (lecture) WLDG237 F, 2 credits This class teaches and allows sophomore level students Aluminum Welding Processes (lecture - 1/lab - 1) to understand welder qualification and certification Students will experience hands on approach to the procedures, codes and processes before undertaking various applications of joining aluminum using arc welder qualification testing. Additional fee required. welding. Students will train using GMAW-P, GMAW, WLDG281 S, 2 credits GTAW, and GTAW-P welding. This course will cover the Welding Testing Certification Lab joining of aluminum exclusively. Additional fee required. This class teaches and allows sophomore level students WLDG241 F, 4 credits to understand welder qualification and certification Metal Fabrication I (lecture - 2/lab - 2) procedures with lab time to practice before Students will study the basic skills needed to fabricate undertaking welder qualification testing on 1” mild steel various projects. Focus of this course is how to ensure plate and 6 inch schedule 40 pipe. Additional fee plumb, level, and square are achieved as well as required. prevention practices for metal warp and part WLDG198/298 F/S, 0.5-10 credits

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Coop Education/Internship WRIT201 F/S, 3 credits Provides credit for a sophomore work experience in the College Writing II area of Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology. Core I Supervised by faculty. Prerequisite: Grade “C-” or better in WRIT101 or ______consent of instructor Women’s Studies A continuation of the study of the modes of WGSS274 F/S, 3 credits composition introduced in WRIT101, this course Women, Culture, & Society emphasizes research-based argumentation and Core VI research writing involving research methods, the This course focuses on the lives of girls and women in avoidance of plagiarism, and formal documentation in North American throughout history and today. The the APA format. This course also emphasizes further course employs the “sociological perspective” to development of structure, clarity, style, diction, and the examine what factors shape the factors shape the maturation of ideas. Students will be expected to write diverse experiences of girls and women, with an without major faults in grammar or usage and will write emphasis on social structures such as race, ethnicity up to four argumentative essays and a significant and social class. research paper, accompanied by a thorough ______bibliography. WRIT202 F/S, 3 credits Writing College Writing III WRIT101 F/S, 3 credits Core I College Writing I Prerequisite: WRIT101. Core I (required) This course is designed for students who wish to attain Prerequisite: successful score on the Accuplacer a higher level in their expository writing skills. Various placement exam, or consent of instructor. May require rhetorical devices are explored in class readings. co-requisite. Emphasis is on thinking and writing skills and the College Writing I is a course in college-level writing. translation of such skills into clear, well-organized Students will learn basic research skills, including prose. information retrieval and documentation. Short essays WRIT194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits will demonstrate critical thinking as a basis for clear, Workshop concise writing. A final research project will provide Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which a students with a model that may be used in academic particular need has been identified. and vocational settings.

WRIT121 S, 3 credits

Intro to Technical Writing Core I This course covers the principles of creating and developing professional documents such as descriptions, instructions, reports, and proposals. Correct sentence structure, grammar, and usage are reviewed. WRIT122 S, 3 credits Intro to Business Writing Core I Course content includes composing effective communications through letters and memos in a clear, complete, concise manner. Report writing and speaking to groups is also covered. Special emphasis is placed on job hunting and resume writing.

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Classes may be listed as on-demand status, which means they are offered on a limited basis providing there is sufficient demand or if the class is needed to satisfy a program requirement. At the discretion of the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, the class may be offered. ______Art: Art History Central Montana Campus Course ARTH160 F/S, 3 credits Global Visual Culture (Art Appreciation) Listing/Descriptions Core II, Category II or Core VI This course is a foundation for the understanding and All courses listed in this catalog appear alphabetically by appreciation of many art forms of the world including major movements, artists, and specific works. The subject area and in numerical sequence with listings interrelationship of art to society is explored via broken down as follows: lectures, imagery, class discussion, and written ⮚ The capital letters preceding the course indicate assignments. the subject area in which the course is offered ______and are used as a code.

⮚ The three digits immediately following the Basic Skills subject area code identify individual course DCC101 F/S, 1 credit offerings within the area of study. In general, a Dawson College Success 100 number indicates a first year subject and a Required Freshman Course 200 rubric indicates a second year subject. Sub- Dawson College Success provides the first-time College 100 courses (e.g. WRIT095) are non- student with the connections, tools, and best practices transferable sub-college level courses. for full success in college. Students will establish ⮚ The words following the course number are connections to academic advising and student services; course titles and describe the course in a few integrate into campus-wide community; maximize words. academic and career options including transfer and ⮚ The capital letters following the course title and placement, and develop the advanced study skills and course description indicate when the course is information literacy appropriate to the advanced generally offered. F indicates the course is collegiate level. Students will cultivate self-care and offered in the fall, and S indicates spring. reflection on the collegiate experience. Courses may also be offered at additional times ______is determined by the Vice President of Biology: General Academic and Student Affairs. BIOB101 F, 3 credits ⮚ The entry listed after the semester indicates the Discover Biology number of semester hours of credit the course Core IV carries. Co-requisite: BIOB102 The listing of a course in this or any other college This is a general survey course providing an overview of publication does not constitute a guarantee or biology. The course includes an introduction to cells contract that the particular course will be offered (both plant and animal), the relationship between cells during the time listed. All courses are subject to and energy (cellular respiration and photosynthesis) scheduling changes or cancellations. Every effort and the cell cycle (mitosis). Inheritance and the role of will be made to inform students of such changes genetics in today’s world is also presented. and/or cancellations. BIOB102 F, 1 credit Discover Biology Laboratory

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Core IV Computer Applications Co-requisite: BIOB101 CAPP131 F/S, 3 credits Includes laboratory experiments and exercises from Basic MS Office different areas of biology and is used to supplement (Campus Degree Requirement) material covered in the lecture course. Additional fee This course provides an overview of the Microsoft required. Office Suite of applications including Word, Excel, ______Access, and PowerPoint. Students will also learn to use Business: General the Internet/World Wide Web as a business tool. BGEN105 F, 3 credits ______Introduction to Business Criminal Justice This course covers the meaning and the purpose of CJUS121 F, 3 credits business in our society. The development of business, Introduction to Criminal Justice current trends, and an introduction to the following Core III business areas: forms of business organization, business This course provides an overview of the complete planning and management, human resource criminal justice system, including the establishment of management, marketing, money and finance, and the criminal laws, law enforcement, courts, prosecution, social responsibilities of business. defense, corrections, and juvenile justice. Relevant BGEN194/294 F/S, 0.5-10 credits amendments to the U.S. Constitution and court Workshop decisions are reviewed, along with landmark cases Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which a influencing the criminal justice system. particular need has been identified. CJUS125 S, 3 credits ______Fund of Forensic Science Communications Core IV COMX111 F/S 3 credits Fundamentals of Forensics provides an overview of Introduction to Public Speaking principles, practices, concepts and theories applicable Core I to scientific investigation procedures of law Public Speaking is a foundational communication and enforcement agencies and the criminal justice system. A academic course. This course emphasizes building skills review of legal principles associated with criminal to become a more effective communicator in the investigations will examine the range of evidence that classroom, in the workplace, and within the community, can be collected and admitted in court. Students will including the responsible use of information through also examine the elements of crimes against persons research, organizational preparation, ability to critique and property and the techniques for effectively information, and speech delivery. Students are documenting evidence and information for expected to participate in daily class discussions and presentation in court. activities focused on the craft of public speaking. ______COMX115 F/S, 3 credits Economics Intro Interpersonal Communications ECNS201 F, 3 credits Core I Principles of Microeconomics This course attempts to develop an awareness of, and Core III insight into, the choices made by participants in face-to- Introduces the analytical tools of economists to provide face, non-public, human communication. Experiential a view of the internal workings of how independent exercises encourage the student to apply this decisions by consumers and firms interact in markets to understanding, and to use it in interpreting his/her own determine the price and output of goods and services and other people’s attempts at communication. along with exploring income distribution. ______ECNS202 S, 3 credits Principles of Macroeconomics

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Core III Mathematics Introduces the analytical tools of economists as they M005 F/S, 1 credit pertain to macroeconomics to provide a broad view of Contemporary Math Corequisite the entire economy. This course explores various This course provides support in achieving the M105 economic systems and markets, the role of government learning outcomes. This support will be provided and the interaction of the public and private sector and through extra instruction of basic math concepts at the incudes topics such as: inflation, unemployment, beginning of the semester as well as a more detailed interest rates, money and international trade. and in depth look at M105 topics throughout the ______semester. History: American M021 F/S, 2 credits HSTA101 F, 3 credits College Algebra Corequisite American History I This course provides support in achieving the M121 Core III learning outcomes. This support will be provided This course treats developments in American history through extra instruction of basic algebraic concepts at from the earliest colonial beginnings through the period the beginning of the semester as well as a more of Reconstruction. It follows the processes of colonial detailed and in depth look at M121 topics throughout settlement, the growth of self-government in the the semester. English colonies, the which beset the British empire M095 F, 4 credits during the years 1763-1775, the American Revolution, Intermediate Algebra the creation of a new government under a federal Topics to be covered include a review of factoring, constitution, the growth of political parties, Westward graphing and the Cartesian Coordinate system, rational expansion, hardened definitions of nationalism expressions, radicals and rational exponents, quadratic presented by the breakdown of the democratic process, equations, quadratic inequalities, functions, and and the Civil War and Reconstruction. exponential/logarithmic equations and functions. ______M105 F/S, 3 credits Contemporary Math Liberal Studies and Humanities May require corequisite, M005. LSH101 F, 3 credits Applications of mathematics to a variety of disciplines. Introduction to Humanities-Contemporary This course is designed for the non-math/science major. Core II, Category 2 Topics include geometry, applications to the natural This course offers an examination of art, literature, sciences and social sciences, and an introduction to philosophy, and music and their interrelationships in financial mathematics, sets, counting, and elementary the Western world during the 19th and 20th centuries probability and statistics. up to the present day. M108 F, 3 credits ______Business Mathematics Literature This course is an applied mathematics course for LIT110 F/S, 3 credits Business students. Topics covered include payroll, Introduction to Lit mathematics of buying and selling, simple and Core II, Category 2 compound interest calculations, annuities, business and This course is designed for students who wish to consumer loan calculations, and other problems improve their understanding of “basic” literature. A common in business. A special emphasis is placed on multi-genre course, the class consists of considerations time value of money concepts. of short fiction, poetry, and drama by surveying their M111 F/S, 3 credits histories and developments. Students will read Technical Mathematics appropriate examples of each type. College-level Introduction to applied mathematics in technical fields. reading and writing skills are required. This course will show how basic arithmetic processes ______using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and

127 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022 ______percentages are used to make and convert This course introduces the concepts and procedures measurements in different units and notations and used in statistical reasoning and analysis. Topics in solve simple mathematical relationships. Students will descriptive statistics include the presentation of data, also be shown how to calculate geometric quantities, the measures of location, central tendency and and utilize graphs and charts to record and summarize variability and relationships between variables. Topics data. in inferential statistics include probability, sampling M121 F/S, 4 credits distributions and the use of confidence intervals and College Algebra hypothesis testing. Core V ______Prerequisite: Math Placement Test, advanced high Writing school algebra, or consent of instructor. WRIT101 F/S, 3 credits May require corequisite, M021. College Writing I The material presented in this course will include Core I (required) conics, functions, logarithms, complex numbers, inverse Prerequisite: successful score on the Accuplacer functions, exponents, induction, sequences and series. placement exam, or consent of instructor. May require ______co-requisite. Political Science College Writing I is a course in college-level writing. PSCI210 F, 3 credits Students will learn basic research skills, including Introduction to American Government information retrieval and documentation. Short essays Core III will demonstrate critical thinking as a basis for clear, Politics affect all of our lives on a daily basis. Concepts concise writing. A final research project will provide such as “government,” “politics,” “power,” and students with a model that may be used in academic “democracy” may seem familiar to us but are in fact and vocational settings. very complex and multifaceted subjects. The purpose of WRIT121 S, 3 credits this course is to provide the student with an overview of Intro to Technical Writing the American government at the national level. Topics Core I such as the structure of government and the U.S. This course covers the principles of creating and Constitution, civil liberties and civil rights, political developing professional documents such as parties and voting behavior, public opinion and interest descriptions, instructions, reports, and proposals. groups will be examined and explored in this course. Correct sentence structure, grammar, and usage are ______reviewed. Statistics WRIT122 S, 3 credits STAT021 F/S, 1 credit Intro to Business Writing Introduction to Statistics Corequisite Core I This course provides support in achieving the STAT216 Course content includes composing effective learning outcomes. This support will be provided communications through letters and memos in a clear, through extra instruction of basic statistics concepts at complete, concise manner. Report writing and speaking the beginning of the semester as well as a more to groups is also covered. Special emphasis is placed on detailed and in depth look at STAT216 topics job hunting and resume writing. throughout the semester. STAT216 F/S, 4 credits Introduction to Statistics Core V Prerequisite: Math Placement Test, or consent of instructor. May require corequisite, STAT021

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Dawson Community College Board of Trustees

Chairperson Chad Knudson

Vice Chairman Darla Handran

Trustees Spencer Johnson – Cindy Larsen – Sarah Thorson - Mike Wilondek

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Personnel (Year in parenthesis indicates first year of service at Dawson Community College)

Executive Cabinet President Dr. Scott Mickelsen (2016) Ph.D., Iowa State University M.S., B.S., Utah State University A.A., A.A.S., Ricks College (BYU-ID) Phone: (406) 377-9406 Email: [email protected]

Vice President of Academic Director of Facilities and Student Affairs Todd Thompson (2018) Suela Cela (2013) A.S., Dawson Community College M.P.A., University of Montana Electrical Apprenticeship, North Dakota State B.S., University of Nebraska College of Science Phone: (406)377-5530 Phone: (406) 377-9451 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Vice President of Advancement Director of Information Technology and Human Resources Vacant Leslie Weldon (2016) M.A., Gonzaga University Director of Athletics B.A., University of Montana Joe Peterson (2015) Phone: (406) 377-9412 M.Ed., Northwest State University Email: [email protected] B.S., Rocky Mountain College

Vice President Business and Finance A.S., Dawson Community College Phone: (406) 377-9459 Cherry, Doug (2021) Email: [email protected] M.B.A., Utah State University Phone: (406) 377-9458 Assistant to President Email: [email protected] Rothamer, Stacy (2021) A.A.S., North Central Technical College Phone: (406) 377-9401 Email: [email protected]

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Faculty Profiles

Beltz, Lucy (2018) Mathematics Early Childhood Education M.S., Montana State University M.Ed., The University of Montana B.S., Montana State University Email: [email protected] Phone: (406) 377-9433 Email: [email protected] Carrier, Katherine ‘Katie’ (2019) Animal Science and Agriculture Langlois, Jon (2019) M.S., Auburn University Business Faculty B.S., The University of Tennessee at Martin M.B.A., Wayne State College Phone: (406) 377-9464 B.A., Youth Ministry Email: [email protected] Phone: (406) 377-9455 (Commons) or (406)

377-9465 Caudle, Riley (2020) Email: [email protected] Welding Technology

A.A.S., Dawson Community College LeProwse, Jim (2010) Phone: (406) 377-9466 Welding Technology Email: [email protected] Head Coach Women’s Softball

B.S., The University of Montana Western Chase, Alex (2019) Phone: (406) 377-9466 Head Coach Cross Country/Track Email: [email protected] Assistant to the Athletic Director B.S., Rocky Mountain College Lagmay, Romeo (2014) Phone: (406) 377-9466 Head Coach Women’s Basketball Email: [email protected] M.A., Slippery Rock University

Di Gangi, Christina (2015) B.A., California State University-Dominquez Hills English, Writing, Literature A.A., Feather River Community College Ph.D., University of Notre Dame Phone: (406) 377-9450 B.A., University of Ottawa Email: [email protected] Phone: (406) 377-9415 Email: [email protected] Li, Tsai-Ying (2017) Music Fritz, Dina (2017) D.M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison Head Volleyball Coach M.M., Northern Illinois University Phone: (406) 377-9437 Phone: (406) 377-9408 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Hance, Shaylee (2019) Peterson, Joe (2015) Head Rodeo Coach Head Coach Men’s Basketball M.Ed., Northwest State University B.A., Chadron State College B.S., Rocky Mountain College A.A., Central Wyoming College A.S., Dawson Community College Phone: (406) 377-9417 Phone: (406) 377-9459 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Hunter, Michael (1992)

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Tucker, Craig (2017) Reeves, Thomas (1992) Corrosion Technology Chemistry, Science A.A.T., Chattahoochee Technical College M.S., North Dakota State University Phone: (406) 377-9426 B.S., Dickinson State University Email: [email protected] Phone: (406) 377-9438 Email: [email protected] Vander Veur, Laura Beth (2019) Education – Part-time Roos, Regina (2019) Ed.D., Dallas Theological Seminary Addiction Studies M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary M.S., Montana State University-Billings B.A., University of Central Oklahoma B.S., Dickinson State University Phone: (406) 377-9463 Phone: (406) 377-5302 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Shuck, John (2020) Weeding, Jennifer (2019) Director of Library & Instructional Design Mathematics and Statistics M.D., Princeton theological Seminary Ph.D., Montana State University – Bozeman B.A., University of Washington M.S., Montana State University – Bozeman Phone: (406) 377-9414 B.S., Montana State University – Bozeman Email: [email protected] Phone: (406) 377-9435 Email: [email protected] SyWassink, Rick (2019) Criminal Justice Wheeler, Jennifer (2016) M.S., Criminal Justice/Homeland Security Art B.A., Criminal Justice Administration M.F.A., Western Connecticut State University A.A., Law Enforcement Administration, B.F.A., Western Connecticut State University Muscatine Community College Phone: (406) 377-9474 Phone: (406) 377-9414 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Temple, Jennifer (2012) Wright, Page (2018) Biology Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach I M.S., Montana State University-Bozeman M.S., Minot State University B.S., Dickinson State University B.A., California University of Pennsylvania Phone: (406) 377-9431 Phone: (406) 377-9451 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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Staff (Professional and Classified)

Beach, Justin (2018) Carrier, Katherine ‘Katie’ (2019) Financial Aid Director Dean of Academics M.Ed., Abilene Christian University M.S, Auburn University B.A., Montana State University-Bozeman B.S., The University of Tennessee at Martin Phone: (406) 377-9410 Phone: (406) 377-9464 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Beeber, Makaela (2021) Copp, Ashton (2018) Admissions Specialist Human Resources Assistant A.A., Le Cordon Bleu A.A., Dickinson State University Phone: (406) 377-9400 Phone: (406) 377-9430 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Bilbrey, Kristin (2017) DeJaegher, Dwight (2019) Accounts Receivable Assistant Maintenance Technician Phone: (406) 377-9423 A.A.S., Dawson Community College Email: [email protected] Phone: (406) 377-9451 Email: [email protected] Boysun, Virginia (2010) Registrar Engle, Sara (2018) B.S., Montana State University, Billings Director of Workforce Development A.A.S., Dawson Community College B.S., American Intercontinental University A.S., Dawson Community College A.S., North Dakota State College of Science A.A.S., Western Dakota Technical Institute Phone: (406) 377-9441 Phone: (406) 377-9404 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Harp, Dennis (2018) Brandt, Julie (2017) Executive Director DC Foundation Assistant to the Vice President of Academic and M.A., Hardin Simmons University Student Affairs B.A., Mount Mary College Phone: (406) 377-9424 A.A., Dawson Community College Email: [email protected] Phone: (406) 377-9425 Email: [email protected] Carpenter, Amy (2020) Director of Culinary and Campus Store Hooks, Kerry (2020) Phone: (406) 377-9428 Director of Housing and Community Email: [email protected] Engagement M.A., New York University Carpenter, Haley (2020) B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Assistant Director of Culinary and Campus Store Phone: (406) 377-9445 Phone: (406) 377-9428 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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Huber, Laurie (2020) Malkuch, Casey (2007) Dean of Central Montana Education Center Head Maintenance Engineer M.B.A., Ferris State University A.A., Dawson Community College M.S., Purdue University Phone: (406) 377-9451 B.A., University of Wisconsin Email: [email protected] Phone: (406) 366-4374 Email: [email protected] McKeen, Michelle (2015) Culinary Services Specialist Huseby, Tyrell (2019) A.S., Oregon Culinary Institute Information Technology Generalist Phone: (406) 377-9439 A.S. Dawson Community College Email: [email protected] Phone: (406) 377-9421 Email: [email protected] Mickelson, Jeana (2018) Maintenance Technician Kaufman, Erin (2019) A.A., Dawson Community College Academic Coordinator Phone: (406) 377-9451 Phone: (406) 377-9405 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Mittelstaed, Denise (2016) Lagmay, Romeo (2014) Campus Store/Buc’s Brew; Maintenance Tech: Sports Information Director Beautification M.A., Slippery Rock University Email: [email protected] B.A., California State University-Dominquez Hills A.A., Feather River Community College North Wolfe, Sarah (2019) Phone: (406) 377-9450 Interim Dean of Enrollment Email: [email protected] M.S., Central Washington University B.A., Western Washington University Lagmay, Tami (2015) Phone: (406) 377-9419 Tutor; Assistant Softball Coach Email: [email protected] B.S., Talladega College Phone: (406) 377-9424 Peterson, Katelyn (2020) Email: [email protected] Director of Marketing and Public Relations B.A., Rocky Mountain College Langlois, Jon (2019) Phone: (406) 377-9419 Associate Dean of Student Success Email: [email protected] M.B.A., Wayne State College B.A., Youth Ministry Reed, Tammy (2008) Phone: (406) 377-9455 (Commons) or (406) Assistant Business Manager 377-9465 Phone: (406) 377-9402 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Legato, Troy (1999) Maintenance Technician A.A., Dawson Community College Phone: (406) 377-9451 Email: [email protected]

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Shuck, Beverly (2021) Winchell, Alex (2019) Assistant Director of Adult Education Controller M.M., Ithaca College B.S., Montana State University B.M. SUNY Ptsdam/Crane School of Music Phone: (406) 377-6697 Phone: (406) 377-9448 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Wuethrich, Courtney (2020) Vashus, Todd (2006) Online Specialist and Academic Advisor Maintenance Technician B.S., Indiana University Phone: (406) 377-9451 Phone: (406) 377-9411 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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Dawson Community College 406-377-9400 300 College Drive www.dawson.edu Glendive, MT 59330 [email protected]