Course Catalog

This ADVANCED level content-based course will focus on developing READING and WRITING English skills necessary to succeed in academic settings. Assignments will emphasize critical thinking and integrative skill development through reading and writing activities using high-interest materials. Students will learn academic reading strategies and will write academic essays in order to develop reading, writing and analytical skills needed for university study. The course utilizes a content-based language teaching approach, which means students will use English to communicate knowledge and ideas about a variety of academic content topics like anthropology, art, biology, business, ecology, economics, history, literature, psychology and sociology. Students are expected to complete all homework assignments on time. Required Textbook: Pathways 4 Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking by Mari Vargo and Laurie Blass, National Geographic Learning, 2ndEdition, ISBN 978-1-337-40780-9

This integrated-skills and student-centered grammar class helps students understand and practice English grammar in context. Students will focus on the following target grammar points: The English tense system (present, past, future, perfect tenses), questions, gerunds, infinitives and phrasal verbs, adjective clauses, reported speech, modals, and the passive voice.

This ADVANCED course aims to engage students and help them understand, practice, and use English Grammar with a student-centered approach. The course combines comprehensive grammar coverage with plenty of communicative activities, critical thinking skills and ongoing assessment. Students will be completing meaningful projects, participating in debates and role-plays, learning to self-assess/edit, and will be able to start communicating more confidently, accurately and fluently.

This course is designed for non-native speakers of English to expose them to various aspects of US culture while developing English language skills. Course content will be delivered through class readings, video, class discussions, student presentations and mini field trips.

English Communication through Social Media course is a unique language course for non-native speakers of US English (high intermediate to advanced levels). Students will explore the culture and language in popular social media, for example Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. They will specifically look at language use and will have the opportunity to develop their English language skills while engaging with these online platforms in and outside of class.

There are very high standards in the healthcare field when it comes to communication, and it is crucial that medical professionals have effective, efficient and accurate language use. The course will address intonation and pronunciation in a student-centered environment with time to practice that will lead students to clearer speech and more confidence. Authentic materials are all related to the medical field, and the real-world exercises will make the learning effective and enjoyable.

This course is designed for high-intermediate and advanced level non-native English speakers in medical professions who want to improve their professional communication skills. The course aims to develop the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills that students need to communicate confidently in English in a medical context.

Professional Writing and Communication is a course intended for students who are non-native speakers and English. The course will give students a solid foundation and a working knowledge in the communications aspects of business. It will specifically focus on developing skills that students need to write effective documents in the workplace.

This course is for students who already have a basic understanding of English, but want a greater fluency in their conversational skills. By using acting techniques such as role play, dialogues and improvisation the student will increase their ability to communicate with confidence. Jill Holmquist comes to us with a rich background in theater. She has directed, produced and acted in many theater productions. Jill has a Bachelor in Fine Arts (BFA) in theater, a Master's in Communication and a Cambridge English teaching certificate. This is a new course and promises to be fun!

This course is intended for students with high-intermediate/advanced academic level of English language proficiency and will focus on specific grammar points in standard American English which are often more difficult for a non-native English speaker to master. The course intends to help students target the most common errors in business writing. Students will explore/observe grammar in the context of the workplace, formulate rules, watch videos, participate in discussions, and complete tasks and projects. Quizzes and other types of assessments will be used to measure progress and learning.

This comprehensive course will help you learn to speak US English clearly and accurately, which will have a significant impact on successful communication at work from informal conversations with coworkers to formal presentations. All aspects of pronunciation are covered, including production and discrimination of consonants and vowels as well as other important aspects of English pronunciation such as stress, rhythm and intonation. Students are encouraged to set individualized goals for focused study throughout the semester.

Business English Part I is the first of two courses intended for students with an intermediate/high-intermediate level of academic English language proficiency. This integrated skills content-based language course aims to help students in or preparing for work who need to improve their communicative ability when socializing, telephoning, presenting, taking part in meetings and negotiating. Various aspects of business English will be covered, including (but not limited to) statistical graphs, measurements, social language, meetings and presentations. Also, in the course, there is an introduction to business letters - enquiries, ordering, confirmations, etc. This is an asynchronous course with OPTIONAL meeting times.

This course is designed to enhance interpersonal skills for the workplace. Emphasis is placed on dealing with conflict, improving conversational and listening skills, and identifying nonverbal cues in an intercultural setting. Upon completion, students should be able to apply basic communication techniques to enhance relationships and manage conflict situations in a variety of workplace settings.

The media (often seen as "mass media") are at the forefront of culture and politics, and even education, in 2019 and beyond. Moreover, the media have undergone and continue to undergo major changes in format, purpose and impact. Thus, it is essential to acquire "media literacy": understanding of the past, present and future of the media's role and influence in our lives. To make the subject even more compelling, media language and discourse can differ significantly from the expository communications we use in education and business. Then, too, there is the challenge of propaganda and "fake news," which calls us to bring new critical thinking efforts to our media consumption. Finally, we must also consider some ways we can enhance our perception and understanding of these different formats' languages and messages. (Take, for example, the "newspeak" of social media: spelling and grammar changes, emojis, memes, GIFs, and many more.) Through the textbook Media, Society, Culture and You (Mark Poepsel, Rebus Community 2018) and through our own direct exploration of the various media--from the older "legacy" media to the new internet-social media--we will study how their various forms of discourse can be understood in terms of sender, message, channel, audience and effect. During our term together we will have multi-media lessons as well as guest speakers and field trips. Finally, through vocabulary, grammar, reading (both verbal and visual), writing and listening-speaking activities, and critical thinking exercises, we will improve our ability to understand the media messages themselves and acquire not only media literacy, but also media fluency.

Manicurist I is the first of two courses in the Manicurist program and will cover subjects such as performing a basic manicure and pedicure (including shaping nails, removing cuticles, and polishing nails), infection control, professional image, bacteriology, nail structure, and nail diseases and disorders. Completion of both courses in the program will educate students in the theoretical and practical skills, the safety precautions and measures, and the proper infection control and disinfection procedures. The proficiencies acquired will prepare the student to achieve licensure in the state of North Carolina and obtain an entry-level position in manicuring or in a related field.

Manicurist II is the second of two courses in the Manicurist program and will cover subjects such as applying artificial nails such as acrylic and gel nails, infection control, anatomy and physiology, electricity and business. Students will be able to apply their new skills by working on clients in the student salon clinic. Completion of both courses in the program will educate students in the theoretical and practical skills, the safety precautions and measures, and the proper infection control and disinfection procedures. The proficiencies acquired will prepare the student to achieve licensure in the state of North Carolina and obtain an entry-level position in manicuring or in a related field.

Esthetician I is the first of two courses in the Esthetician program and will cover subjects such as skincare, hair removal, lash lift, brow lamination, infection control in the beauty industry, skin physiology, anatomy, and microbiology. Completion of both courses in the program will educate students in the theoretical and practical skills, the safety precautions and measures, and the proper infection control and disinfection procedures. The proficiencies acquired through completion of both courses will prepare the student to achieve licensure in the state of North Carolina and obtain an entry-level position in esthetics or in a related field.

Esthetician II is a continuation of Esthetician I. Students will learn Electrotherapy, Facials with LED Light Therapy, Advanced Treatments, Professional Development and Makeup Application. and will have an opportunity to become certified in Microdermabrasion and Chemical Peels. Students will apply their knowledge and skill set from information learned in the Esthetician I course and obtain practical experience on live clients in the student clinic.

Natural Hair Care Specialist I is the first of two courses in the Natural Hair Care Specialist program and will cover subjects such as how to care for natural hair without the use of chemicals such as perms/relaxers and hair color, style techniques (including braiding, twisting, wrapping, extending and locking natural hair), infection control, professional image, bacteriology, hair structure, and hair/scalp diseases and disorders. Completion of both courses in the program will educate students in the theoretical and practical skills, the safety precautions and measures, and the proper infection control and disinfection procedures. The proficiencies acquired will prepare the student to achieve licensure in the state of North Carolina and obtain an entry-level position in Natural Hair Care or in a related field.

Natural Hair Care Specialist II is the second course in a two-course program and will cover subjects such as how to care for natural hair without the use of chemicals such as perms/relaxers and hair color, the style techniques of sew-ins, wigs and locs, infection control, business, electricity, and anatomy and physiology. The students will be able to apply their skills to clients who visit the student salon clinic. Completion of both courses in the program will educate students in the theoretical and practical skills, the safety precautions and measures, and the proper infection control and disinfection procedures. The proficiencies acquired will prepare the student to achieve licensure in the state of North Carolina and obtain an entry-level position in Natural Hair Care or in a related field.

Cosmetology I is the first of four courses in the Cosmetology program and will cover subjects such as infection control, professional image, bacteriology, shampooing & conditioning, and hairstyling. Students will be introduced to the student salon clinic. Completion of all courses in the program will educate students in the theoretical and practical skills, the safety precautions and measures, and the proper infection control and disinfection procedures. The proficiencies acquired will prepare the student to achieve licensure in the state of North Carolina and obtain an entry-level position in cosmetology or in a related field. The prerequisite for this course is a high school/college transcript, GED or its equivalent. For more information, please email cosmeticarts@durhamtech.edu.

Cosmetology II is the second course in a four-course program and will cover subjects such as infection control, permanent waving, relaxers, hair color and haircutting. Students will be performing the complete service and servicing clients in the student salon clinic. Completion of all courses in the program will educate students in the theoretical and practical skills, the safety precautions and measures, and the proper infection control and disinfection procedures. The proficiencies acquired will prepare the student to achieve licensure in the state of North Carolina and obtain an entry-level position in cosmetology or in a related field. Cosmetology I must be completed before taking Cosmetology II. Contact cosmeticarts@durhamtech.edu with any questions or for registration assistance.

Cosmetology III is the third course in a four-course program and will cover subjects such as infection control, natural hair styles, facials, hair removal, hairstyling and performing the complete service. Students will be performing the complete service and servicing clients in the student salon clinic. Completion of all courses in the program will educate students in the theoretical and practical skills, the safety precautions and measures, and the proper infection control and disinfection procedures. The proficiencies acquired will prepare the student to achieve licensure in the state of North Carolina and obtain an entry-level position in cosmetology or in a related field. Cosmetology I and II must be completed before taking Cosmetology III. Contact cosmeticarts@durhamtech.edu with any questions or for registration assistance.

Cosmetology IV is the final course in a four-course program and will cover subjects such as infection control, manicures, pedicures, artificial nails, business and professional ethics. It will also prepare the student for the written and practical final exams and the state board written and final exams. Students will be performing the complete service and servicing clients in the student salon clinic. Completion of all courses in the program will educate students in the theoretical and practical skills, the safety precautions and measures, and the proper infection control and disinfection procedures. The proficiencies acquired will prepare the student to achieve licensure in the state of North Carolina and obtain an entry-level position in cosmetology or in a related field. Cosmetology I through Cosmetology III must be completed before taking Cosmetology IV. Contact cosmeticarts@durhamtech.edu with any questions or for registration assistance.

This course introduces the development of iOS applications and Apple applications using Swift programming language. Emphasis is placed on syntax, object-oriented principles, memory management, and functional concepts of Swift programming. Upon completion, students should be able to develop fully functional iOS and Apple applications using Swift programming language.

This course introduces computer programming using the Python programming language. Emphasis is placed on common algorithms and programming principles utilizing the standard library distributed with Python. Upon completion, students should be able to design, code, test, and debug Python language programs.

This course introduces computer programming using the C++ programming language with object-oriented programming principles. Emphasis is placed on event-driven programming methods, including creating and manipulating objects, classes, and using object-oriented tools such as the class debugger. Upon completion, students should be able to design, code, test and debug at a beginning level.

This course introduces computer programming using the JAVA programming language with object-oriented programming principles. Emphasis is placed on event-driven programming methods, including creating and manipulating objects, classes, and using object-oriented tools such as the class debugger. Upon completion students should be able to design, code, test, debug JAVA language programs.

This course introduces the fundamentals of SAS programming. Emphasis is placed on learning basic SAS commands and statements for solving a variety of data processing applications. Upon completion, students should be able to use SAS data and procedure steps to create SAS data sets, do statistical analysis, and general customized reports.

This course introduces computer programming using the C# programming language with object-oriented programming principles. Emphasis is placed on event-driven programming methods, including creating and manipulating objects, classes, and using object-oriented tools such as the class debugger. Upon completion, students should be able to design, code, test, debug, and implement objects using the appropriate environment at the beginning level.