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SEF-CSE Family Caregiving Support Education
This course provides an overview of some of the family caregiver's most common experiences and challenges. Additionally, it provides a general description of the health care system, eldercare agencies, family relationships, and community institutions that affect family caregiving and outcomes for care recipients. This course will be helpful to persons who are currently providing care for a family member or friend, or persons not currently providing care but anticipate that they may be required to provide caregiving in the future and are seeking to prepare for that role.
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SEF-EKBC Ekg Exam Prep Bootcamp
Designed to train and prepare student for national certification from National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This 16-hour bootcamp gives students an overview and will help prepare them to apply principles of EKG Technician work in the workplace,
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SEF-FIHR Fix It! Home Repair
Are you looking to learn to change faucets, lighting fixtures, or repair drywall? This home maintenance oriented course will cover basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry related home repairs. Safety and tool usage will be covered, as well as an overview of common maintenance issues that commonly arise in homes. Energy efficiency and preventative maintenance will be covered throughout the course as well.
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SEF-LIPL Life Insurance Prelicensing
This course prepares students to take the North Carolina Department of Insurance Life Insurance license exam which is designed to meet the prelicensing education requirements for insurance agents as prescribed by the North Carolina Department of Insurance. Topics include annuities, whole, term, and life insurance. Students must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be a resident of North Carolina to take the licensing exam. Students are required to have a computer (PC or Mac) with high-speed Internet access, camera, and microphone (no cell phones), current web browser (e.g.,Firefox or Chrome are recommended). North Carolina Department of Insurance requires students to be in attendance for all hours of the course with no exceptions. Information about this class and instructions to access the class will be emailed one week before the class start date; therefore, it is advised that each student confirm their current email address. 20 hours $205
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SEF-LTBB Receipt Supported Occupational
Prerequisite: Any continuing education Welding course. Students must submit proof of prerequisites prior to registration. Email smith-overmanm@durhamtech.edu to learn how to submit prerequisites electronically and how to register.
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SEF-MSPL Medicare Supplement Prelicensing
This course prepares students to take the North Carolina Department of Insurance Medicare Supplement/Long-Term Care and Estate Planning Insurance license exam and is designed to meet the prelicensing education requirements for insurance agents as prescribed by the North Carolina Department of Insurance. Topics include Medicare supplements, advantage plan, Plan D, and long-term care. Students must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be a resident of North Carolina to take the licensing exam. Students are required to have a computer (PC or Mac) with high-speed Internet access, camera, and microphone (no cell phones), current web browser (e.g.,Firefox or Chrome are recommended). North Carolina Department of Insurance requires students to be in attendance for all hours of the course with no exceptions. Information about this class and instructions to access the class will be emailed one week before the class start date; therefore, it is advised that each student confirm their current email address. 10 hours $205
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SEF-MWFS Making Wooden Frames
In this 6 week workshop, students will learn to build several types of frames. Hanging systems, construction methods, materials, and substrates will be discussed and demonstrated. Participants will take part in a large frame builds through group work and will leave the workshop with a finished frame for themselves through an individual project build.
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SEF-SANU Surviving and Navigating Employment
This 100% online course will provide students with real-world knowledge and skills that are needed to land their ideal job. It takes a story-like approach, logically teaching all of the steps that an unemployed person has navigate on the journey to finding a job. This course will cover Unemployment, Benefits, Social Media, Job Boards, Freelancing, Finances, Stretching your Dollar, Freebies, Resume Building (and connections to ¿ìÉ«ÊÓƵnical ¿ìÉ«ÊÓƵ College Career Services)
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SEF-WELD Stick Welding Workshop
This 2-day workshop will introduce stick welding. The focus will be on stick welding flat. Students will be taught how to prepare the surfaces to be welded, which rods are appropriate for the weld, and how to set up the machines. Students will learn how to safely strike, run a bead, and to join separate pieces of metal. The purpose of the workshop is skill building. A prerequisite of MIG welding at ¿ìÉ«ÊÓƵ or another college or demonstration of equivalent skill level as determined by instructor is necessary to take this course. Email lockb@durhamtech.edu for information on how to demonstrate the competency level required and how to register.
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SOC-210 Introduction to Sociology
This course introduces the scientific study of human society, culture, and social interactions. Topics include socialization, research methods, diversity and inequality, cooperation and conflict, social change, social institutions, and organizations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of sociological concepts as they apply to the interplay among individuals, groups, and societies. Select sections of this course are eligible for OPTIONAL individual Honors projects (look for section numbers with an "H"); Select sections of this course are approved for the Global Distinction Program (see list on ¿ìÉ«ÊÓƵ website).
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SOC-220 Social Problems
This course provides an in-depth study of current social problems. Emphasis is placed on causes, consequences, and possible solutions to problems associated with families, schools, workplaces, communities, and the environment. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, define, analyze, and propose solutions to these problems.
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SOC-225 Social Diversity
This course provides a comparison of diverse roles, interests, opportunities, contributions, and experiences in social life. Topics include race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, class, and religion. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze how cultural and ethnic differences evolve and how they affect personality development, values, and tolerance. This course is approved for the Global Distinction Program.
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SPA-111 Elementary Spanish I
This course introduces the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate cultural awareness. This course is approved for the Global Distinction Program.
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SPA-112 Elementary Spanish II
This course is a continuation of SPA 111 focusing on the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate further cultural awareness. This course is approved for the Global Distinction Program.
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SPA-181 Spanish Lab 1
This course provides an opportunity to enhance acquisition of the fundamental elements of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the use of various supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate cultural awareness. This course is approved for the Global Distinction Program.
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SPA-182 Spanish Lab 2
This course provides an opportunity to enhance acquisition of the fundamental elements of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the use of various supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate cultural awareness. This course is approved for the Global Distinction Program.
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SPA-211 Intermediate Spanish I
This course provides a review and expansion of the essential skills of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively, accurately, and creatively about the past, present, and future. This course is approved for the Global Distinction Program.
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SPA-212 Intermediate Spanish II
This course provides a continuation of SPA 211. Emphasis is placed on the continuing study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate spontaneously and accurately with increasing complexity and sophistication. This course is approved for the Global Distinction Program.
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SPA-221 Spanish Conversation
This course provides an opportunity for intensive communication in spoken Spanish. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary acquisition and interactive communication through the discussion of media materials and authentic texts. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss selected topics, express ideas and opinions clearly, and engage in formal and informal conversations. This course is approved for the Global Distinction Program.
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SPA-231 Reading and Composition
This course provides an opportunity for intensive reading and composition in Spanish. Emphasis is placed on the use of literary and cultural materials to enhance and expand reading and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate in writing an in-depth understanding of assigned readings. This course is approved for the Global Distinction Program.
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SPI-111 Cultural & Ethical Issues
This course provides cultural sensitivity instruction, as well as in-depth focus on professional ethics for the interpreter. Emphasis is placed on researching the fundamentals of professional ethics, creating ethical guidelines for interpreters and learning about Hispanic cultural issues. Upon completion, students should be able to apply professional ethics and an understanding of the Hispanic culture in the interpreting field.
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SPI-113 Introduction to Spanish Interpreter
This course introduces the field of interpreting, interpretation models, cognitive processes associated with interpretation, professional ethical standards, employment opportunities, and working conditions. Topics include specialized jargon, code of ethics, interpreter assessments/qualifications, and protocol associated with various settings. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the rationale for placement of interpreters and apply ethical standards to a variety of working situations.
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SPI-114 Analytical Skills Spanish Interpreting
This course is designed to improve cognitive processes associated with interpreting, listening, short-term memory, semantic equivalence, visual/auditory processing, thought organization and logic. Emphasis is placed on developing skills necessary to generate equivalent messages between Spanish and English. Upon completion, students should be able to consecutively interpret non-technical, interactive messages between Spanish and English.
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SPI-213 Review of Grammar
This course is designed to review the common elements of Spanish grammar in oral and written form. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental grammatical concepts of the Spanish language. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate comprehension and correct usage of specified grammatical concepts in both oral and written form.
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SPI-214 Introduction to Translation
This course is designed to improve the quality of Spanish to English and English to Spanish translation. Emphasis is placed on the practice of Spanish to English and English to Spanish translation in a variety of prose styles. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the usage and understanding of the processes involved in translating.
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SPI-221 Consecutive Interp I
This course introduces skills of consecutive interpretation used by professional interpreters. Topics include memory development, note taking, sight translation and non-verbal communication. Upon completion, students should be able to apply consecutive interpretation techniques in a variety of role-playing situations and settings.
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SPI-222 Consecutive Interp II
This course builds upon Consecutive Interpretation I by providing students with additional opportunities to enhance skills in increasingly complex situations. Emphasis is placed on practical role-play situations which simulate a variety of settings. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a more advanced ability to consecutively interpret messages of a varied nature.
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SPI-241 Legal Interpreting I
This course is designed for students planning to specialize in legal interpreting in areas such as the courtroom, attorney offices and law enforcement. Emphasis is placed on the development of legal terminology vocabulary and application of legal standards. Upon completion, students should be able to consecutively interpret and provide on-sight translation renderings of basic messages in a variety of legal settings.
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SPI-243 Medical Interpreting I
This course is designed for students planning to specialize in medical interpreting in settings such as hospitals, physicians' offices and clinics. Emphasis is placed on the development of medical terminology vocabulary through active role-play. Upon completion, students should be able to apply medical interpretation techniques in a variety of medical situations.
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SPI-245 ¿ìÉ«ÊÓƵ Interpreting I
This course is designed to expose students to interpreting in areas such as social services, business and industry. Emphasis is placed on the development of social services, business and industry vocabulary through role-play. Upon completion, students should be able to consecutively interpret basic messages in a variety of social services, business and industry situations.