Orientation

AEL 100N: Adult Education learning & English as A second Language Orientation
Can be attended in the morning or evening. A required orientation for those interested in our FREE Adult Basic Education opportunities. Students can get preparation for high school equivalency tests (GED) through Math & English composition, and/or take a course to learn English as a Second Language (ESL). Please bring 2 forms of identification (i.e: state ID & social security card) to fully complete necessary forms at orientation.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

COMG 1000: Communications Improvement I
Designed for students whose primary language is other than English. Presentation of industry-related basic reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Emphasis on high-frequency vocabulary and phonics; refining oral and written production and listening skills for enhanced job productivity; and increasing control of the English sound system.

COMG 1001: Communications Improvement II
Provides on-the-job dynamic communicative practice for students whose primary language is other than English and introduces students to the uses of language in a variety of relevant job-related contexts.

COMG 1004: Communications Improvement III
Designed for students whose primary language is other than English. Improvement in reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for job success. Focus on recognition and comprehension of analogies, antonyms, synonyms, and context clues. Interpretation of factual material and inferences associated with job-related communication.

High School Equivalency (GED) PREP

COMG 1003: Communication Skills for the Workplace
Addresses essential listening, speaking, reading, writing, and computational skills required by business and industry. Improvement of communication skills related to successful job performance.

ETWR 1002: Introduction to Technical Writing
Introduction to the principles, techniques, and skills needed for scientific, technical, and business writing.

TECM 1003: Technical Mathematics
Specific mathematical calculations required by business, industry, and health occupations.

TECM 1041: Technical Algebra
Application of linear equations, simultaneous equations, and quadratic equations relevant to technical occupations.

Administrative Assistant

ACNT 1001: Beginning Bookkeeping

Focus on analyzing, classifying, and recording business transactions. Emphasizes understanding of complete accounting cycle and preparing financial statements, bank reconciliations, and payroll. Understanding of basic bookkeeping skills for administrative assistant.

BMGT 1005: Communications in Management and Business Administration

Basic theory and processes of communication skills necessary for the management of an organization's workforce. Additional topics include administrative assistant daily job duties, business documentation, interpersonal communication, and communications technology.

Child Development Training

CDEC 1017: Child Development Associate Training I

Based on the requirements for the Child Development Associate credential (CDA), topics include CDA overview, observation skills and child growth & development.

CDEC 2022: Child Development Associate Training II

A continuation of the studies for the requirements of the Child Development Associate credential (CDA). Focusing on the six functional areas of study, including safety, healthy learning environments, social and guidance practices.

CDEC 2022: Child Development Associate Training III

A final continuation of the studies for the requirements of the Child Development Associate credential (CDA). Focusing on three functional areas of study, including family, program management and professionalism. Students will also complete their portfolio and prepare for the CDA credentialing process.

Legal Secretary

POFL 1003: Legal Office Procedures I and Terminology

Fundamental administrative duties of the legal administrative assistant/legal secretary. Topics include types of activities legal support personnel perform, basic components of office technology, identifying elements of professionalism, and an overview of legal terminology and how these terms are used in legal settings is also provided.

POFL 1091: Special Topics in Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary - Computer Applications for Legal Secretaries

Introduces students to Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, & Outlook) and teaches students to utilize them to create and maintain legal support documentation.

Real estate

RELE 1000: Promulgated Contracts and Forms

Includes but is not limited to unauthorized practice of law, broker-lawyer committee, current promulgated and approved forms, commission rules governing use forms and case studies involving use of forms. 

RELE 1002: Principles I

An overview of licensing as a real estate broker or salesperson in Texas. Includes ethics of practice as a license holder; titles to and conveyance of real estate; legal descriptions, deeds, encumbrances, and liens; distinctions between personal and real property; appraisal, finance, and regulations; closing procedures; and real estate mathematics. Covers at least three hours of classroom instruction on federal, state, and local laws relating to housing discrimination, housing credit discrimination and community reinvestment. Fulfills at least 30 of 60 hours of required instruction for salesperson license. 

RELE 1012: Law of Contracts

Elements of a contract, offer and acceptance, statute of frauds, specific performance and remedies for breach, unauthorized practice of law, commission rules relating to use of adopted forms and owner disclosure requirements. 

RELE 1020: Finance

Monetary systems, primary and secondary money markets, sources of mortgage loans, federal government programs, loan applications, processes, and procedures, closing costs, alternative financial instruments, equal credit opportunity laws affecting mortgage lending, Community Reinvestment Act and the state housing agency. 

RELE 1039: Principles II

A continuing overview of licensing as a broker or salesperson in Texas. Includes ethics of practice as a license holder, titles to and conveyance of real estate, legal descriptions, deeds, encumbrances and liens, distinctions between personal and real property, appraisal, finance, and regulations, closing procedures and real estate mathematics. Covers at least three hours of classroom instruction on federal, state, and local laws relating to housing, discrimination, housing credit discrimination and community reinvestment. Fulfills at least 30 of 60 hours of required instruction for salesperson license. 

RELE 1058: Real Estate Review

A comprehensive review of updated information and key concepts from all qualifying real estate courses to prepare students for both the Texas and national licensing real estate exam.

RELE 2002: Law of Agency

Law of agency including principal-agent and master-servant relationships, the authority of an agent, the termination of an agent’s authority, the fiduciary and other duties of an agent, employment law, deceptive trade practices, listing or buying representation procedures and the disclosure of an agency.

Accounting Clerk (bookkeeper)

ACNT 1003: Introduction to Accounting I

A study of analyzing, classifying, and recording business transactions in a manual and computerized environment. Emphasis on understanding the complete accounting cycle and preparing financial statements, bank reconciliations, and payroll.

ACNT 1005: Forensic Accounting

Accounting fraud and examination designed to provide a basic understanding of the impact that fraud has on an organization.

ACNT 1011: Introduction to Computerized Accounting

Introduction to utilizing the computer in maintaining accounting records with primary emphasis on a general ledger package.

ACNT 1013: Computerized Accounting Applications

Use of the computer to develop and maintain accounting records and to process common business applications for managerial decision-making.

Cook/baker

Chef 1001: Basic Food Preparation

A study of the fundamental principles of food preparation and cookery to include Brigade System, cooking techniques, material handling, heat transfer, sanitation, safety, nutrition, and professionalism.

Chef 1005: Sanitation and Safety

A study of personal cleanliness; sanitary practices in food preparation; causes, investigation, control of illness caused by food contamination (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points); and work place safety standards.

IFWA 1018: Nutrition for the Food Service Professional

An introduction to nutrition including nutrients, digestion and metabolism, menu planning, recipe modification, dietary guidelines and restrictions, diet and disease, and healthy cooking techniques.

PSTR 1001: Fundamentals of Baking

Fundamentals of baking including dough, quick breads, pies, cakes, cookies, and tarts. Instruction in flours, fillings, and ingredients. Topics include baking terminology, tool and equipment use, formula conversions, functions of ingredients, and the evaluation of baked products.

Hospitality & Tourism Helper

Chef 1005: Sanitation and Safety

A study of personal cleanliness; sanitary practices in food preparation; causes, investigation, control of illness caused by food contamination (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points); and work place safety standards.

HAMG 1013: Nutrition for the Food Service Professional

Functions of front office operations as they relate to customer service. Includes a study of front office interactions with other departments in the lodging operation.

HAMG 1021: Introduction to Hospitality Industry

An exploration of the elements and career opportunities within the multiple segments of the hospitality industry.

HAMG 2005: Hospitality Management & Leadership

An overview of management and leadership in the hospitality industry with an emphasis on management philosophy, policy formulation, communications, motivation and team building.

Management Supervision

ACNT 1003: Introduction to Accounting I

A study of analyzing, classifying, and recording business transactions in a manual and computerized environment. Emphasis on understanding the complete accounting cycle and preparing financial statements, bank reconciliations, and payroll.

BMGT 1001: Supervision

The role of the supervisor. Includes managerial functions as applied to leadership, counseling, motivation, and human relations skills.

BMGT 1027: Principles of Management

Concepts, terminology, principles, theories, and issues in the field of management.

BUSG 1003: Principles of Finance

Financial dynamics of a business. Includes monetary and credit theory, cash inventory, capital management, and consumer and government finance. Emphasizes the time value of money.

HRPO 1011: Human Relations

Practical application of the principles and concepts of the behavioral sciences to interpersonal relationships in the business and industrial environment.

EKG Training

ECRD 1011: Electrocardiography

Fundamentals of cardiovascular and physiology including basic electrocardiography procedures, interpretation of basic dysrhythmias, and appropriate treatment modalities. Topics include professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology. Students will be required to perform five EKG’s on other students during the course. Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED or higher education.

HPRS 1006: Essentials of Medical Terminology

A study of medical terminology, word origin, structure, and application.

CPR Training

EMSP 1019: CPR for Healthcare Workers

CPR/BLS for the Health Care Provider and First Aid certification course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and pre-hospital settings. This course is credentialed by the American Heart Association.

Billing & Coding

POFM 1000:  Basic Medical Coding

Presentation and application of basic coding rules, principles, guidelines, and conventions utilizing various coding systems. 

HITT 1013: Coding and Insurance

An overview of skills and knowledge in ICD and CPT coding and claims forms for reimbursement of medical services. 

HITT 2045: Coding Certification Exam Review

This course helps students prepare for a coding certification exam. Review of coding competencies and skills; resolve learning gaps to help individuals be prepared for the coding exam.

Certified Nurse Aide Training

NURA 1001: Nurse Aide (Lecture)

Classroom and Laboratory preparation for entry level nursing assistants to achieve a level of knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care for residents of long-term care facilities. Topics include resident's rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety. Emphasis on effective interaction with members of the health care team. Concurrent enrollment in NURA 1060 is required.

NURA 1060: Nurse Aide (Clinical)

A continuation of NURA 1001 that includes a health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts for entry level nursing assistants. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical instructor and clinical training is conducted at a long-term care facility.Concurrent enrollment in NURA 1001 is required

Medication Aide

NURA 1041:  Medication Aide for Permit Renewal

A course for Certified Medication Aides who possess a Medication Aide permit issued by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services (TXDHHS). The Medication Aide Permit must be renewed on an annual basis and is a condition for employment.

Phlebotomy Training

PLAB 1023:  Phlebotomy Lecture

Students will study venipuncture techniques including tying a tourniquet, proper assembly of blood transfusion equipment, correct labeling, and communication with patient. Students will gain training on proper blood cultures, blood drawing, and infection prevention.

PLAB 1061: Phlebotomy Clinical

Students will get hands on experience on phlebotomy practices in a clinical setting; including getting practice for drawing blood from adults, children, and infants.

Medical Administrative Assistant

POFM 1006:  Medical Secretary

Training, skills, and knowledge needed to enter the workforce as a medical secretary. Training includes medical ethics and law, scheduling appointments, mailing procedures, managing health information, and overall office management skills in a Healthcare setting. Students will also receive basic training over insurance and coding, billing reimbursements and health record compliance.

Surgical Operating Room Technician

SRGT 1091 - Special Topics in Surgical/Operating Room Technician

Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.

Health Information Technology

HITT 1005: Medical Terminology I

Study of medical terms through word origin and structure. Introduction to abbreviations and symbols, surgical and diagnostic procedures, and medical specialties.

HITT 1091: Special Topics in Health Information Technology/Technician

Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.

HPRS 2001: Pathophysiology

Study of the pathology and general health management of diseases and injuries across the life span. Topics include etiology, symptoms, and the physical and psychological reactions to diseases and injuries.

Medical Scribe

MDCA 1005: Medical Law & Ethics

Instruction in principles, procedures, and regulations involving legal and ethical relationships among physicians, patients, and medical assistants in health care settings.

MDCA 1013: Medical Terminology

A study and practical application of a medical vocabulary system. Includes structure, recognition, analysis, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and combination of medical terms from prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms.

MDCA 1021: Administrative Procedures

Medical office procedures including appointment scheduling, medical records creation and maintenance, interpersonal communications, bookkeeping tasks, coding, billing, collecting,
third party reimbursement, credit arrangements, and computer use in the medical office.

MDCA 1091: Special Topics in Medical Assistant

Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.

Mental Health Aide

DAAC 1009: Assessment of Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Exploration of procedures and tools used to identify substance use disorders and assess a client's problems, strengths, limitations, and resources.

DAAC 1011: Counseling Theories

An examination of major theories and current treatment modalities used in the field of counseling.

SCWK 1021: Orientation to Social Services

Introduction to the basic concepts, information, and practices within the field of social services. Topics include the historical development of social services; populations served by social service workers; and review of current treatment and/or services.

Pharmacy Aide

PHRA 1001: Introduction to Pharmacy

An overview of the qualifications, operational guidelines, and job duties of a pharmacy technician.

PHRA 1002: Pharmacy Law

Overview of federal and state laws governing the practice of pharmacy. The role of the pharmacy technician and the pharmacist and their associated responsibilities. Includes Code of Ethics, patient confidentiality, and a comparison of legal and ethical aspects.

PHRA 1004: pharmacotherapy and Disease Process

A study of the disease state and therapeutic properties of drugs used in pharmaceutical therapy.

PHRA 1013: Community Pharmacy Practice

Introduction to the skills necessary to process, prepare, label, and maintain records of prescriptions in a community pharmacy to include customer service, count and pour techniques, prescription calculations, drug selection and preparation, over-the-counter drugs, inventory management and legal parameters.

Air Conditioning helper

HART 1001: Basic Electricity for HVAC

Principles of electricity as required by HVAC, including proper use of test equipment, electrical circuits, and component theory and operation.

HART 1007: Refrigeration Principles

An introduction to the refrigeration cycle, heat transfer theory, temperature pressure relationship, refrigerant handling, refrigeration components, and safety.

HART 1056: EPA Recovery Certification Preparation

Certification training for HVAC refrigerant recovery, recycle, and reclaim. Instruction will provide a review of EPA guidelines for refrigerant recovery and recycling during the installation, service, and repair of all HVAC and refrigeration systems.

Carpentry Helper

CRPT 1029: Introduction to Carpentry

An introduction to the carpentry trade including safety, tools, equipment, terminology, and methods.

CRPT 1091: Special Topics in Carpentry

Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.

Construction Management Helper

DFTG 1005: Introduction to Technical Drawing

An introduction to reading, interpreting, and developing technical drawings, including the principles of computer-aided drafting and design.

DFTG 2019: Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting

A continuation of practices and techniques in computer-aided design including the development and use of working drawings, utilization of data, and basics of 3D.

Diesel Engine Helper

DEMR 1001: Shop Safety and Procedures

A study of shop safety, rules, basic shop tools, and test equipment.

DEMR 1005: Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting

Basic principles of electrical systems of diesel powered equipment with emphasis on starters, alternators, and batteries.

Electrical Helper

CNBT 1000: Residential & Light Commercial Construction Drawings

Introduction to construction drawings with a focus on residential and light commercial construction.

CNBT 1010: Basic Construction Safety

Basic job site construction safety in residential, commercial, and industrial construction.

ELPT 1011: Basic Electrical Theory

Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current.

ELPT 1015: Electrical Calculations I

Introduction to mathematical applications utilized to solve problems in the electrical field. Topics include fractions, decimals, percentages, simple equations, ratio and proportion, unit conversions, and applied geometry.

ELPT 1021: Introduction to Electrical Safety and Tools

Safety rules and regulations. Includes the selection, inspection, use, and maintenance of common tools for electricians.

ELPT 1025: National Electrical Code I

An introductory study of the National Electric Code (NEC) for those employed in fields requiring knowledge of the Code. Emphasis on wiring design, protection, methods, and materials; equipment for
general use; and basic calculations.

Millwright Helper

MCHN 1025: Millwright I

An introduction to millwright technology. A study of common millwright tools, fasteners and development of skills in basic layout procedures, while following industry safety procedures.

MCHN 1029: Millwright II

A continuation to millwright tools including specialty power and precision tools. Emphasis on safety in the accomplishment of these activities.

Plumbing Helper

CNBT 1000: Residential & Light Commercial Construction Drawings

Introduction to construction drawings with a focus on residential and light commercial construction.

PFPB 1013: Introduction to the Plumbing Trade

Material selection, mathematical calculations applicable to the plumbing trade, hand and power tools, and safety practices.

PFPB 1021: Plumbing Maintenance and Repair

Instruction in the practices and procedures employed by a plumber including public relations.

Process Technology Helper

PTAC 1002: Introduction to Process Technology

An introduction overview of the processing industries.

PTAC 1008: Safety, Health, and Environment I

An overview of safety, health, and environmental issues in the performance of all job tasks in process industries.

PTAC 1010: Process Technology I - Equipment

Introduction to the use of common processing equipment.

PTAC 1054: Industrial Processes

The study of the common types of industrial processes.

Welding Helper

WLDG 1007: Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes

Basic welding techniques using some of the following processes: Oxy-fuel welding (OFW) and cutting, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux cored arc welding (FCAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).

WLDG 1021: Welding Fundamentals

An introduction to the fundamentals of equipment used in oxy-fuel and arc welding, including welding and cutting safety, basic oxy-fuel welding and cutting, basic arc welding processes and basic metallurgy.

Art Class

ARTS 195N: Medium Mashup

Dive into a dynamic exploration of artistic expression with our Medium Mashup art class.  Whether you are a beginner seeking new inspiration or an experienced artist looking to broaden your horizons, this course is bound to expand your artistic repertoire! This course offers an exciting journey through different artistic techniques and materials that foster artistic growth and exploration.

Cooking Class

CHEF 100N: Secrets of the Chef!

Uncover the culinary secrets of professional chefs in this engaging 4-hour class, with every new class focusing on new and unique dishes! Led by expert chefs, participants will master essential skills, from knife work and ingredient prep to advanced cooking methods such as sauteing, grilling, and seasoning.

Floral Design

FMKT 1005:  Basic Floral Design

Learn basic principles of floral design and design methods. Topics include basic design styles, principles and elements of design, proper care of cut flowers, positioning of skeletal flowers and filler, cutting and wiring stems, and use of various mechanical aids.

Physical Fitness

PHED 119N: Pickleball

This is an open play pickleball class, a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. Students will improve their skills and meet other members of the community who are interested in making new friends through a fun physical activity.

Photography Classes

PHTC 1004:  Beginning Photography

This course will target students who are interested in learning the basic fundamentals of operating a digital camera.

PHTC 1091: Advanced Digital Photography

Advanced concepts in the use of the computer and software for photographic manipulation and output. Special topics that include current events, skills, knowledge that pertain to the tech or occupation and relevant topics to the subject.

PHTC 2004:  Intermediate Photography

This course will target students who are interested in learning additional photography skills, such as portrait studio, lighting and event photography.

Woodworking

WDWK 104N:  Exploring Woodworking

The course will begin with a refresher of woodshop safety and the safe and proper use of hand and power tools. The student will select and design a project. Select and estimate the project material, fasteners, and develop a project cut sheet, and will lay out and cut out the parts of the project focusing on the structural integrity of the project and to minimize material waste. The student will prepare the project's surface for gluing and finishing; and will perform a dry fit assembly before gluing, final assembly, fastening and clamp the parts together. Once the assembly has been completed and the glue has cured, the student will unclamp the project, complete the final surface preparation and apply a paint or stain finish to their project.

Tech for Seniors

ITSC 102N:  Everything Apple – iPhone/iPad

This 8-hour Everything Apple course is a unique opportunity to learn and utilize iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches. Students will learn the fundamentals and basic usage of their devices with instruction tailored to their needs using practical exercises. In addition, students will learn how to use common device applications for use in the workplace or for leisure use. Other topics covered include use of various Wi-Fi and cellular capabilities of your devices, maximizing and improving your photo and video quality from 50% to 100% clarity, understanding Apple Intelligence, and demystifying the “CLOUD” while using it to your advantage. Students will have the opportunity to have an equipment check of their device(s) with the instructor.

Food Service Manager Training

RSTO 2000: Food Manager Certification

This 1-day, 8-hour course provides intense training for basic food safety principles and being able to identify symptoms associated with disease transmissible through food. Training has been designed to mirror real-life situations to help food industry professionals understand critical food safety principles. Certificate is accredited by both American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Conference for Food Protection (CFP).