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Program roadmaps provide students with a guide to understand the recommended course sequence to complete their degree.
Communication and Computer Skills Curriculum
| Course Code | Title | Course Outlines | Goal Areas | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1200 | Gateway College Writing or | View-ENGL 1200 | n/a | 4 |
| ENGL 1201 | College Writing I and | View-ENGL 1201 | n/a | 4 |
| COMM 1110 | Principles of Interpersonal Communication and | View-COMM 1110 | n/a | 3 |
| CIS 1101 | Business Computer Systems I | View-CIS 1101 | n/a | 3 |
Course Title: Business Computer Systems I Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course develops computer and digital literacy and emphasizes its importance in today's businesses and society. Through hands-on experience students will gain an understanding of computer concepts, capabilities and applications and be able to implement this knowledge in their professional and personal lives. Computer applications covered include word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, databases, windows/operating system, e-mail use and management, folder and file organization and use of the Internet. Computer concepts covered include understanding computers and mobile devices, how a computer works, managing files, computer and mobile device hardware components, digital safety and security, application programs, input and output devices, digital storage options, ethical practices and Internet basics. Hands-on experience will be provided on computers in the Windows environment using the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of the keyboard is recommended for this course. Check with your instructor for the software edition that will be used.
Course Title: Principles of Interpersonal Communication Goal Areas: 01,07 Credits: 3
Course Description: This introductory course looks at communication in one-to-one relationships in friendships, families, the workplace, and elsewhere. Students will be challenged to discover and assess their own communication strengths and weaknesses as they define and discuss what it means to be a competent interpersonal communicator. Course content includes both theory and practice (skill development).
Course Title: Gateway College Writing Goal Areas: 01 Credits: 4
Course Description: This class provides extended practice in critical reading, writing, and thinking skills. Students will develop an effective writing process and work to achieve college-level competence in reading and responding to texts, visuals, events, and ideas in a variety of written formats, with an emphasis on the academic essay. Audience awareness, interpretation and analysis, logical reasoning, and persuasive and argumentative skills will be developed. MLA style documentation of primary sources will be included.
Course Title: College Writing I Goal Areas: 01 Credits: 4
Course Description: This class provides extended practice in critical reading, writing, and thinking skills. Students will develop an effective writing process and work to achieve college-level competence in reading and responding to texts, visuals, events, and ideas in a variety of written formats, with an emphasis on the academic essay. Audience awareness, interpretation and analysis, logical reasoning, and persuasive and argumentative skills will be developed. MLA style documentation of primary sources will be included.
| Total Credits Required | 10 |
- Understand/demonstrate the writing and speaking processes through invention, organization, drafting, revision, editing and presentation. (NHCC ELO Intellectual and Practical Skills; NHCC ELO Integrative and Applied Learning; MnTC G1, comp. a; MnTC G2, comp. a)
- Participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking, and responding. (NHCC ELO Intellectual and Practical Skills; NHCC ELO Integrative and Applied Learning; MnTC G1, comp. b)
- Select appropriate communication choices for specific audiences. (NHCC ELO Intellectual and Practical Skills; (NHCC ELO Integrative and Applied Learning; MnTC G1, comp. d; MnTC G2, comp. a)
- Analyze the role of verbal and nonverbal communication in various interpersonal interactions and diverse contexts. MnTC 1, b, d, f, g, MnTC 7, b, c, ELO 1, 2, & 3.
- Demonstrate effective written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills in business situations (ELO 1, 2, 3)
- Develop management and business principles, advanced technical and communication skills along with critical, independent and creative problem solving skills. (NHCC ELOs 1 & 2)
- Demonstrate the process of planning and creating business presentations. (NHCC ELOs 1, 2, 4)
Program roadmaps provide students with a guide to understand the recommended course sequence to complete their degree.
- Communications and Computer Skills Certificate Program Roadmap Full Time
- Communications and Computer Skills Certificate Program Roadmap Part Time
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Developmental Courses Some students may need preparatory course(s) in Math and/or English. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward a degree.
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North Hennepin Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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