Semester Based Courses

"Whenever I asked something, Dr. O very quickly answered any question via e-mail. I saw her willingness to help students. The class was well organized and had appropriate teaching methods. I recommend this seminar."
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MCOM 1307E.   INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA COMMUNICATION
Study of the media by which entertainment and information messages are delivered. Includes an overview of traditional and emerging mass media: functions, structures, supports, and influences. Online. 3 credit hours.

MCOM 4302E.    MEDIA LAW & ETHICS
Media industry laws and ethical standards will be examined from a historical perspective as well as explore current trends involving journalism; broadcast; cable and satellite television, advertising and public relations organizations, social and emerging media industries. 3 credit hours.  Online.

MUSI 1053 E01, E02.    Behind the Score
Behind the Score with the Amarillo Symphony introduces students to the symphony as a cultural institution and the musical styles and genres performed on its stage. No previous musical experience is necessary. Variable credit, either 1 or 2 credit hours.

MUSI 3353 E.    The Symphonic Experience
Behind the Score with the Amarillo Symphony introduces students to the symphony as a cultural institution and the musical styles and genres performed on its stage. No previous musical experience is necessary. 3 credit hours.

"The instructor was very approachable and helpful. She seemed to genuinely care about the success of her students and she clearly communicated her expectations. The instructor displayed a thorough knowledge of and passion for the course material."
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SGNL 1301E.    AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I
Introductory course to American Sign Language (ASL). Includes finger spelling, vocabulary, basic sentence structure, history, Deaf culture, current trends, principles of linguistics and grammatical structures. Basic expressive skills using the manual alphabet, numbers, and signs prepare students to communicate on a basic level with Deaf individuals. 3 credit hours.  Offered face-to-face on campus only.

SGNL 1302E.    AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II
Continuation of American Sign Language I. In-depth expressive skills to increase fluency, build on previously learned vocabulary, and use complex sentence structure to prepare students to communicate with Deaf individuals. 3 credit hours.  Offered face-to-face on campus only.

ANTH 2351E. CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY. 
Examination of nature and activities of contemporary cultures throughout the world. 3 credit hours.

NSCI 2371E. INTEGRATED SCIENCE: EARTH SCIENCE. 
Concepts and activities in natural sciences for elementary school curriculum with emphasis on earth science; structures and systems, energy transformations, changes over time, interactions and scientific world view. 3 credit hours.

SES 4098 E03.    PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION or GROUP FITNESS, depending on semester. 
Class meets on campus for the first half of the class (8 weeks), then students complete an internship in the second half of the class (8 weeks).  3 credit hours.