For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
Because students will choose from a variety of interests to study, each student will have somewhat unique outcomes. Some students begin with little knowledge in their chosen area and will gain a foundation of knowledge on which to build, whereas a student who has had prior experience in an area will gain expertise in that area. Each project completed by a student should be an example of knowledge gained and skill applied. This knowledge and expertise will be noted as each project is evaluated.
Examples of possible outcomes may include, but are not limited to, the following.
- Beginning photography students
- Students in advertising sales
- Students who draw cartoons, do column writing or write editorials
- Students with beginning computer knowledge
- Students with prior knowledge of Macintosh computers and programs who choose to do computer graphics
- Beginning writing and reporting students
- Students with prior knowledge of writing and reporting
- Students accepting editorial positions
Because of the independent studies nature of this course, topics to be covered will be addressed in a signed contract filed with the registrar.
- Written and practical assignments
- Class discussion and projects
- Student presentation of projects
- Associated Press Stylebook / AP Stylebook.com
- Relevant resource materials
- Individual project materials
- Industry texts, websites, magazines, and materials
Outcome 6.
Outcome 9.
- Students will learn to do research, conduct interviews, use marketing skills, operate camera equipment and computer programs as determined by individual agreements for Directed Independent Studies.
- Students will display work place skills through attendance, punctuality and decision making through determining news budgets.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.