Truman College Academic Program

academic programs
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Programs of Study/Degrees
Associate in Arts (AA)
History
Pre-Law
Psychology
Social Science
Teacher Preparation: Math and Science in Middle Schools
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Child Development
Criminal Justice
Advanced Certificate (AC)
Child Development
Criminal Justice
Basic Certificate (BC)
Child Development
Criminal Justice

Social Science

Chairperson: Isabella Tekmetarovic
Room Number: 3518
Phone Number: (773) 907-4062
Fax Number: (773) 907-4064

Mission Statement

Our Mission dedicates us
  • to create a learning community: an environment that incorporates critical thinking and problem solving skills related to global issues, social justice, and cultural pluralism.
Our Vision guides us
  • to enrich the quality of life of our students and the community we serve through innovative teaching and creative responses to the challenges of Anthropology, Child Development, Criminal Justice, Economics, Education, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.
Our Core Values define us through
  • our commitment to diversity, inclusiveness, respect, integrity, and fairness.
Our Teaching and Learning Goals commit us to develop students who
  • communicate effectively in both written and oral forms, as appropriate to the conventions of each social science discipline.
  • comprehend and analyze current research and articles in their field of study.
  • gather, interpret, and analyze data pertaining to each discipline.
  • demonstrate the ability to learn independently and work collaboratively.
  • utilize a variety of technologies.
  • refine awareness of their role in the local and global community.
  • proactively engage in the community through the application of course material.

Faculty/Staff


Anghesom Atsbaha
aatsbaha@ccc.edu
Room 3525
(773) 907-4067

Marjory Ayala
mayala82@ccc.edu

Milena Bajich
mtaticbajich@ccc.edu
Room 3518
(773) 907-4063

Jon A. Corrado

Gulnar N Daya
gdaya@ccc.edu
Room 3525
(773) 907-4492

Adrienne K Edlen
aedlen@ccc.edu
Room 3514
(773) 907-4059

Crystal L Elliott

Frances L Freeman
ffreeman5@ccc.edu
907-4079

Rachel R. Friedlieb
rfriedlieb@ccc.edu
Room 3514
(773) 907-4059

Courtney Jade Golant

Lindsey G. Hewitt
lhewitt@ccc.edu

Michael Hokin
mhokin@ccc.edu
Room 3514
(773) 907-4059

Gary L. Howell
ghowell4@ccc.edu
Room 3438
(773) 907-4719

Patricia Hull
phull@ccc.edu
Room 3631
(773) 907-4078

Madelyn James

Abra Johnson
ajohnson282@ccc.edu
(773)369-6493

Joshua Garcia Jones
jjones237@ccc.edu
Room 3631
773-907-4078

Ssebunya Edward Kasule
skasule@ccc.edu
Room 3438
(773) 907-4072

Leslie Katch
lkatch@ccc.edu
Room 3514
(773) 907-4059

Casimir J. Kotowski
ckotowski@ccc.edu
Room 3627
(773) 907-4075

Catherine L. Kruszka
ckruszka@ccc.edu

Michael Lavin
mlavin1@ccc.edu
Room 3623
(773) 907-4072

Nancy Lennon
nlennon@ccc.edu
Room 3631
(773) 907-4078

Laura Equihua Lopez
lelopez@ccc.edu
Room 3236
(773) 907-4051

Bettina M Maravolo
bmaravolo1@ccc.edu
Room 3438
773-517-2769

Michael McCloskey
mmccloskey@ccc.edu
Room 3526
(773) 907-4068

Marion Kopecky McCreedy

Glen Miller
gmiller9@ccc.edu
Room 3623
(773) 907-4072

Bonnie Muirhead
bmuirhead@ccc.edu
Room 3512
(773) 907-4058

Michael Mundt
mmundt@ccc.edu
Room 3627
(773) 907-4075

James Papadakis
jpapadakis@ccc.edu
Room 3627
(773) 907-4075

John Preus
jpreus@ccc.edu
7736406767

Constantine Ress
cress@ccc.edu
Room 3623
(773) 907-4072

Kim Y. Rivers
krivers@ccc.edu
Room 3518
(773) 907-4063

Beverly Rowls
browls@ccc.edu
Room 2237
(773) 907-4391

Olga Ruiz
oruiz@ccc.edu
Room 3437
(773) 907-4716

Charles F. Schmidt
cschmidt@ccc.edu
Room 3623
(773) 907-4072

Teresa A.  Shultz
tshultz@ccc.edu
Room 3514
(773) 907-4059

Dionysios Skentzis
dskentzis@ccc.edu
Room 3438
(773) 907-4739

Dexter Smith
dsmith3@ccc.edu
Room 3514
(773) 907-4059

Isabella Tekmetarovic
ltekmetarov@ccc.edu
Room 3518
(773) 907-4066

Madeline Troche-Rodriguez
mtroche-rodriguez@ccc.edu
Room 3219
(773) 907-4894

Angelia Watkins
a-roberts4@neiu.edu
Room 3633
(773) 907-4079

Elizabeth C. Whitley
ewhitley2@ccc.edu

Gary Yamashiroya
gyamashiroya@ccc.edu
Room 3623
(773) 907-4059

Irena Ziolkowska
iziolkowska@ccc.edu
Room 3438

Fall 2010 Class Schedule

Search Criteria:

 
ANTHROPOLOGY
 
Anthropology 202 Cultural Anthropology3 CH
Comparative study of human societies and cultures of the world; cross-cultural investigation of social organization and political, economic, religious, and family systems. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for English 101.
63348 ANTHRO 202 H J. JonesSyllabus
 Rm 392911:00 am12:20 pmTTh 
63347 ANTHRO 202 ENY J. JonesSyllabus
 Rm 39292:00 pm4:40 pmW 
 
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
 
Child Development 101 Human Growth and Development I4 CH
Conception to adolescence. Physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of the individual from birth to adolescence. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for English 101.
63453 CHLD DV 101 HJ B. MuirheadSyllabus
 Rm 321511:00 am12:45 pmTTh 
63454 CHLD DV 101 PRY M. Ayala
 Rm 32156:00 pm9:45 pmM 
 
Child Development 107 Health, Safety and Nutrition3 CH
Methods of meeting physical, health, safety and nutritional needs of young children in group setting. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
63455 CHLD DV 107 ENY M. James
 Rm 32152:00 pm4:50 pmM 
 
Child Development 109 Language Development3 CH
Techniques and methods of encouraging development of language and emerging literacy skills in young children with emphasis upon understanding the developmental process and how the preschool teacher can facilitate this process. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Child Development 101 or Consent of Department Chairperson.
63456 CHLD DV 109 PRY C. Elliott
 Rm 31406:00 pm8:50 pmM 
 
Child Development 120 Introduction to Child Care Professions/ Group Care of Children3 CH
An introductory course designed to familiarize students with basic values, structure, organization and programming of group care facilities. Required for child care and early childhood programs. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
63457 CHLD DV 120 KSY B. MuirheadSyllabus
 Rm 32152:00 pm4:40 pmT 
 
Child Development 149 Creative Activities for Children3 CH
Designed to introduce the student to a variety of creative experiences that are developmentally appropriate for the young child. Areas covered are planning and implementing activities that allow the child to explore and experiment with art, music, movement, and drama. Emphasis on allowing children freedom to choose and create at their own pace and style. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
63458 CHLD DV 149 TVY TBA
 Rm 32156:00 pm9:30 pmTh 
 
Child Development 201 Observation and Management of Child Behavior3 CH
Theory and practice of techniques for observing and recording child behavior leading to an understanding of the individual child and developmentally appropriate positive methods of guiding behavior. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Child Development 101 or consent of department chair.
63461 CHLD DV 201 TVY D. Smith
 Rm 32156:00 pm8:40 pmT 
 
Child Development 205 Development of the Exceptional Child3 CH
Study of children whose development does not follow normal patterns; problems of identification, diagnosis and potential assessment. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Child Development 101, or consent of department chair.
63908 CHLD DV 205 Z D. Smith
 Rm 32156:00 pm9:20 pmF 
 
Child Development 259 Practicum in Preschool Education6 CH
Students spend 300 hours per semester under supervision, working with preschool children in nursery school or day care program, 8 or 16 weeks; includes 2-hour weekly seminar. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Completion of all Child Development courses with a grade of C or better and consent of the Child Development Program. See Child Development Program faculty for advisement and to request a Practicum in Preschool application. Call (773) 907-4051 for additional information.
63462 CHLD DV 259 KSY B. MuirheadSyllabus
 Rm OFF SITE8:00 am12:05 pmM-F 
 Rm 32153:00 pm5:00 pmTh 
 
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
 
Criminal Justice 102 Administration of Criminal Justice3 CH
Operation of the agencies of criminal justice: police, prosecution, courts, correctional institutions, probation and parole. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
63447 CRM JUS 102 C P. Hull
 Rm 321511:00 am12:20 pmMW 
 
Criminal Justice 114 Administration of Juvenile Justice3 CH
Studies in the etiology of juvenile delinquency, analysis of the agencies of control of juvenile behavior, and the roles of courts and correctional institutions in the administration of juvenile justice. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
63332 CRM JUS 114 D P. Hull
 Rm 321512:30 pm1:50 pmMW 
 
Criminal Justice 211 Introduction to Investigation3 CH
Intensive study and analysis in investigative procedures; strategy and tactics of obtaining and analyzing evidence through testimonial evidence, physical evidence and records; reconstructing the crime; preservation of evidence and case preparation. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
63857 CRM JUS 211 L G. YamashiroyaSyllabus
 Rm 31369:00 am12:20 pmF 
63335 CRM JUS 211 TVY G. YamashiroyaSyllabus
 Rm 39536:00 pm8:50 pmTh 
 
Criminal Justice 234 Criminal Law and Procedure3 CH
Analysis of the nature of substantive criminal law, with emphasis on its historical and philosophical development in the United States. Examination of constitutional rights of the defendant, as these relate to arrest, rules of evidence, and courtroom procedure at pre?trial and trial level. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
63344 CRM JUS 234 B P. Hull
 Rm 32159:30 am10:50 amMW 
 
ECONOMICS
 
Economics 201 Principles of Economics I3 CH
Covers macro or income analysis; includes money, income determination, public finance, and economic development. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for English 101or consent of department chair.
63352 ECON 201 F S. MalizaSyllabus
 Rm 19078:00 am9:20 amTTh 
63353 ECON 201 BCY I. TekmetarovicSyllabus
 Rm L8369:30 am12:20 pmM 
63351 ECON 201 H S. MalizaSyllabus
 Rm 190711:00 am12:20 pmTTh 
63354 ECON 201 JK I. TekmetarovicSyllabus
ECON 201 Section JK Begins on 09/7/2010 and ends on 12/9/2010
 Rm L9471:00 pm2:30 pmTTh 
63858 ECON 201 WD J. Corrado
 Rm 39538:40 am12:00 pmSun 
 
Economics 202 Principles of Economics II3 CH
Covers micro or price analysis; includes the markets, production function, income distribution, and international trade. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for English 101or consent of department chair.
63357 ECON 202 G I. TekmetarovicSyllabus
 Rm 32159:30 am10:50 amTTh 
63360 ECON 202 PRY I. Ziolkowska CANCELLED
 Rm 39536:00 pm8:50 pmM 
 
EDUCATION

Also see Child Development 101 and Mathematics 121 and 122

 
Education 101 Introduction to Education3 CH
This course will provide an introduction to teaching as a profession in the American education system. The course offers a variety of perspectives on education including historical, philosophical, social, legal, and ethical issues in a diverse society. It includes organizational structure and school governance. A field experience is required. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for English 101 or consent of department chair. This course provides an introduction to the teaching profession. It will require students to spend a minimum of 15 hours observing one or more K-12 classrooms. The instructor will arrange placements for this field experience.
63859 EDUC 101 Z B. Rowls
 Rm 39296:00 pm9:20 pmF 
 
Education 203 Educational Psychology3 CH
Assessment of aptitudes, capacities, interests, and achievements; and the educational implications of physical, emotional and social development. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Psychology 201, or consent of department chair.
64047 EDUC 203 WA G. Howell
 Rm 39538:40 am12:00 pmSat 
 
EDUCATION: MIDDLE SCHOOL

These courses are for Elementary Education majors who want to focus on teaching math and science at the Middle School level. Students in this program will transfer to Northeastern Illinois University to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Elementary Teacher Certification, and Illinois Endorsements in Middle Level Teaching, Middle Level Math, and Middle Level Science. Approval is required for admission to this program. Note: Eligibility for English 101 and college level reading are prerequisites for all courses in this program. For more information, contact Heather Patay, Program Director, Northeastern Illinois University, h-patay@neiu.edu, 773-442-5571.

 
Psychology 207 Child Psychology3 CH
Development, adjustment, and psychological problems of the child from birth through adolescence; relationship of scientific psychological findings to practical methods of child guidance and training by parents, teachers, and others. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Psychology 201, or consent of department chair.
63481 PSYCH 207 MST A. Watkins HOLD
PSYCH 207 Section MST Begins on 08/25/2010 and ends on 12/8/2010
 Rm NEIU3:15 pm6:30 pmW 
 
GEOGRAPHY
 
Geography 101 World Geography3 CH
Economic, political, and cultural geography of the modern world; includes the people, raw materials, industrial resources, and trade connections of various parts of the earth. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
63407 GEOG 101 F C. SchmidtSyllabus
 Rm 39398:00 am9:20 amTTh 
63404 GEOG 101 G C. SchmidtSyllabus
 Rm 39399:30 am10:50 amTTh 
63411 GEOG 101 HJ C. SchmidtSyllabus
GEOG 101 Section HJ Begins on 09/7/2010 and ends on 12/9/2010
 Rm 393911:00 am12:30 pmTTh 
63410 GEOG 101 D M. Hokin
 Rm 393912:30 pm1:50 pmMW 
63897 GEOG 101 Z C. Ress
 Rm 39396:00 pm9:20 pmF 
63896 GEOG 101 WB M. Hokin
 Rm 393912:30 pm3:50 pmSat 
 
HISTORY
 
History 111 History of the American People to 18653 CH
Exploration of the new world and its colonization; study of colonial life with emphasis on cultural heritage and the American Revolution; emergence of American nation traced through major trends and events in economic, political, cultural, social and intellectual affairs; includes past and present American cultural patterns. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for English 101.
63415 HISTORY 111 B D. SkentzisSyllabus
 Rm 39399:30 am10:50 amMW 
63414 HISTORY 111 C D. SkentzisSyllabus
 Rm 393911:00 am12:20 pmMW 
 
History 112 History of the American People from 18653 CH
American history from the close of the Civil War to the present; political and economic developments, and social, intellectual and cultural changes. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for English 101.
63418 HISTORY 112 J D. SkentzisSyllabus
 Rm 392912:30 pm1:50 pmTTh 
63419 HISTORY 112 PRY A. JohnstonSyllabus
 Rm 29416:00 pm8:50 pmM 
 
History 141 History of World Civilization to 15003 CH
Development of Western civilization from its origins in Mesopotamia and the Nile Valley. Greek and Roman culture and Oriental influences; political, social and economic aspects of the ancient and medieval world. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for English 101.
63898 HISTORY 141 L D. SkentzisSyllabus
 Rm 39399:00 am12:20 pmF 
 
History 142 The History of World Civilization From 15003 CH
Continuation of HIstory 141. Expansion of Europe, the development of the American nation, and the growth of colonial empires in Africa and the East. Includes new political, social and economic trends of the twentieth century, the rise of new ideologies, and the East-West confrontation. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week.
Prerequisite: None
63424 HISTORY 142 TVY TBA
 Rm 39396:00 pm8:50 pmTh 
 
LATE START
 
Economics 201 Principles of Economics I3 CH
Covers macro or income analysis; includes money, income determination, public finance, and economic development. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for English 101or consent of department chair.
63354 ECON 201 JK I. TekmetarovicSyllabus
ECON 201 Section JK Begins on 09/7/2010 and ends on 12/9/2010
 Rm L9471:00 pm2:30 pmTTh 
 
Geography 101 World Geography3 CH
Economic, political, and cultural geography of the modern world; includes the people, raw materials, industrial resources, and trade connections of various parts of the earth. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
63411 GEOG 101 HJ C. SchmidtSyllabus
GEOG 101 Section HJ Begins on 09/7/2010 and ends on 12/9/2010
 Rm 393911:00 am12:30 pmTTh 
 
Psychology 201 General Psychology3 CH
Historical survey of psychology and a study of the sensory and perceptual processes: learning, thinking, remembering, emotional behavior, motivation, mechanism of adjustment, and the total personality. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Social Science 101 or English 101, or consent of department chair.
63448 PSYCH 201 PRY TBA
PSYCH 201 Section PRY Begins on 09/13/2010 and ends on 12/6/2010
 Rm 39296:00 pm9:20 pmM 
 
Social Science 101 General Course I Introduction to the Scientific Study of Human Behavior3 CH
A survey of subject matter and concepts selected from the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
NOTE: Social Science 101 and 102 are not sequential. Either course satisfies the General Education requirement. Social Science 101 introduces the disciplines of Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology.
63539 SOC SCI 101 E A. AtsbahaSyllabus
SOC SCI 101 Section E Begins on 09/8/2010 and ends on 12/8/2010
 Rm 31262:00 pm3:30 pmMW 
 
ONLINE COURSES
 
Criminal Justice 102 Administration of Criminal Justice3 CH
Operation of the agencies of criminal justice: police, prosecution, courts, correctional institutions, probation and parole. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
60534 CRM JUS 102 WW1 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
60789 CRM JUS 102 WW2 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
Criminal Justice 114 Administration of Juvenile Justice3 CH
Studies in the etiology of juvenile delinquency, analysis of the agencies of control of juvenile behavior, and the roles of courts and correctional institutions in the administration of juvenile justice. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
60111 CRM JUS 114 WW TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
Criminal Justice 202 Issues in Criminal Justice3 CH
Critical issues related to crime and urban society; analysis and evaluation of documents in the field of Criminal Justice. Consideration of newly proposed reforms and the method of implementing these reforms. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.
60161 CRM JUS 202 WW TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
Criminal Justice 234 Criminal Law and Procedure3 CH
Analysis of the nature of substantive criminal law, with emphasis on its historical and philosophical development in the United States. Examination of constitutional rights of the defendant, as these relate to arrest, rules of evidence, and courtroom procedure at pre?trial and trial level. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
60162 CRM JUS 234 WW TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
Anthropology 202 Cultural Anthropology3 CH
Comparative study of human societies and cultures of the world; cross-cultural investigation of social organization and political, economic, religious, and family systems. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for English 101.
60086 ANTHRO 202 TW TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
60668 ANTHRO 202 TW3 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
Economics 201 Principles of Economics I3 CH
Covers macro or income analysis; includes money, income determination, public finance, and economic development. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for English 101or consent of department chair.
60466 ECON 201 WW TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
60550 ECON 201 WW1 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
Economics 202 Principles of Economics II3 CH
Covers micro or price analysis; includes the markets, production function, income distribution, and international trade. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for English 101or consent of department chair.
60538 ECON 202 WW2 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
60619 ECON 202 WW3 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
Geography 101 World Geography3 CH
Economic, political, and cultural geography of the modern world; includes the people, raw materials, industrial resources, and trade connections of various parts of the earth. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
60292 GEOG 101 TW2 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
60652 GEOG 101 TW3 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
History 111 History of the American People to 18653 CH
Exploration of the new world and its colonization; study of colonial life with emphasis on cultural heritage and the American Revolution; emergence of American nation traced through major trends and events in economic, political, cultural, social and intellectual affairs; includes past and present American cultural patterns. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for English 101.
60485 HISTORY 111 WW1 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
60755 HISTORY 111 WW3 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
History 112 History of the American People from 18653 CH
American history from the close of the Civil War to the present; political and economic developments, and social, intellectual and cultural changes. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for English 101.
60494 HISTORY 112 WW2 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
History 113 United States Labor History3 CH
Labor movement’s development in the United States; problems of workers such as wages, hours, working conditions analyzed within their historical context; labor legislation, collective bargaining, social insurance, government intervention and prospects for organized labor examined in their historical setting. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
60166 HISTORY 113 WW TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
History 115 Afro-American History Since 18653 CH
Reconstruction period after the Civil War; black politics in the new South; rise of Jim Crow sentiment; alliance of northern industry and southern Bourbonism; early northward migrations and urban culture; growth of civil rights organizations; W. E. B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington; blacks in World Wars I and II; post?war developments. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
60167 HISTORY 115 WW1 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
History 141 History of World Civilization to 15003 CH
Development of Western civilization from its origins in Mesopotamia and the Nile Valley. Greek and Roman culture and Oriental influences; political, social and economic aspects of the ancient and medieval world. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for English 101.
60168 HISTORY 141 WW1 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
History 212 History and Culture of China3 CH
Study of Chinese history from Asian dynasties to the present. Political, economic, and cultural structure of traditional Chinese civilization, foreign relations, invasions, and consequences including the rise of the Communist party and the emergence of modern Communist China. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
60498 HISTORY 212 WW TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
History 215 History of Latin America3 CH
Political and constitutional history of principal Latin American nations; European, American and Indian backgrounds, movements for independence, and social and economic movements pertinent to their present relationships with the United States. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for English 101.
60347 HISTORY 215 WW2 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
60398 HISTORY 215 WW TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
History 247 African History to Colonial Period3 CH
Historical background of Africa south of the Sahara; pre?colonial and cultural development including tribal histories, impact of colonialism and development of African nationalism. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
60170 HISTORY 247 WW TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
Political Science 201 The National Government3 CH
Development, organization, and functioning of the American national government; origin, growth, and interpretation of the Constitution; and legislative, executive, and judicial processes; administrative development, controls, organization and activities. Successful completion of this course may be used to fulfill the graduation requirement to pass the United States Constitution examination. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Social Science 101, or Social Science 102, or consent of department chair.
60190 POL SCI 201 TW1 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
60720 POL SCI 201 TW2 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
Psychology 201 General Psychology3 CH
Historical survey of psychology and a study of the sensory and perceptual processes: learning, thinking, remembering, emotional behavior, motivation, mechanism of adjustment, and the total personality. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Social Science 101 or English 101, or consent of department chair.
60337 PSYCH 201 TW4 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
60728 PSYCH 201 TW5 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
Psychology 206 Business and Organizational Psychology3 CH
Prerequisite: None
60191 PSYCH 206 WW TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
Psychology 207 Child Psychology3 CH
Development, adjustment, and psychological problems of the child from birth through adolescence; relationship of scientific psychological findings to practical methods of child guidance and training by parents, teachers, and others. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Psychology 201, or consent of department chair. This course fulfills the Human Growth and Development course requirement for students pursuing the Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree in Secondary Mathematics.
60503 PSYCH 207 WW2 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
Social Science 101 General Course I Introduction to the Scientific Study of Human Behavior3 CH
A survey of subject matter and concepts selected from the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
NOTE: Social Science 101 and 102 are not sequential. Either course satisfies the General Education requirement. Social Science 101 introduces the disciplines of Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology.
60392 SOC SCI 101 WW5 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
Social Science 102 General Course II Introduction to the Scientific Study of Society3 CH
A survey of subject matter and concepts selected from the disciplines of economics, geography, history, and political science. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
NOTE: Social Science 101 and 102 are not sequential. Either course satisfies the General Education requirement. Social Science 102 introduces the disciplines of Political Science, History, and Economics. Prerequisite: Eligibility for English 101.
60192 SOC SCI 102 WW1 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
Sociology 201 Introduction to the Study of Society3 CH
Characteristics of group life, the effect of the group on human conduct, and the interrelationships between society, culture, and the individual. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Social Science 101, or consent of department chair.
60662 SOC 201 WW2 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
Sociology 203 Marriage and the Family3 CH
Study of the family as a dynamic social institution; emphasis on love, sex, dating, courtship and marriage, child rearing, marital problems, and divorce. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Social Science 101, or consent of department chair.
60193 SOC 203 WW1 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
Child Development 101 Human Growth and Development I4 CH
Conception to adolescence. Physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of the individual from birth to adolescence. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for English 101.
60512 CHLD DV 101 WW3 TBA WWW
Online class accessed through BlackBoard
 
POLITICAL SCIENCE
 
Political Science 201 The National Government3 CH
Development, organization, and functioning of the American national government; origin, growth, and interpretation of the Constitution; and legislative, executive, and judicial processes; administrative development, controls, organization and activities. Successful completion of this course may be used to fulfill the graduation requirement to pass the United States Constitution examination. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Social Science 101, or Social Science 102, or consent of department chair.
63552 POL SCI 201 G B. Maravolo SCR
 Rm 31849:30 am10:50 amTTh 
63432 POL SCI 201 D J. PapadakisSyllabus
 Rm 397912:30 pm1:50 pmMW 
 
PSYCHOLOGY
 
Psychology 201 General Psychology3 CH
Historical survey of psychology and a study of the sensory and perceptual processes: learning, thinking, remembering, emotional behavior, motivation, mechanism of adjustment, and the total personality. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Social Science 101 or English 101, or consent of department chair.
63904 PSYCH 201 L M. Lavin
 Rm 39299:00 am12:20 pmF 
63440 PSYCH 201 B O. RuizSyllabus
 Rm 39539:30 am10:50 amMW 
63473 PSYCH 201 G C. Kotowski
 Rm 39539:30 am10:50 amTTh 
63441 PSYCH 201 C O. RuizSyllabus
 Rm 395311:00 am12:20 pmMW 
63460 PSYCH 201 H O. RuizSyllabus
 Rm 395311:00 am12:20 pmTTh 
63472 PSYCH 201 D TBA
 Rm 395312:30 pm1:50 pmMW 
63465 PSYCH 201 J O. RuizSyllabus
 Rm 395312:30 pm1:50 pmTTh 
63448 PSYCH 201 PRY TBA
PSYCH 201 Section PRY Begins on 09/13/2010 and ends on 12/6/2010
 Rm 39296:00 pm9:20 pmM 
63446 PSYCH 201 TVY M. Lavin
 Rm 39396:00 pm8:40 pmT 
63905 PSYCH 201 Z M. Lavin
 Rm 39536:00 pm9:20 pmF 
 
Psychology 207 Child Psychology3 CH
Development, adjustment, and psychological problems of the child from birth through adolescence; relationship of scientific psychological findings to practical methods of child guidance and training by parents, teachers, and others. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Psychology 201, or consent of department chair. This course fulfills the Human Growth and Development course requirement for students pursuing the Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree in Secondary Mathematics.
63474 PSYCH 207 C C. Golant
 Rm 392911:00 am12:20 pmMW 
 
Psychology 213 Abnormal Psychology3 CH
Abnormal behavior and its social significance; symptoms and dynamics of psychological disorders; neuroses and psychosomatic reactions, sociopathic psychoses; consideration of therapies and theories of prevention. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Psychology 201, or consent of department chair.
63484 PSYCH 213 ENY O. RuizSyllabus
 Rm 39532:00 pm4:40 pmW 
 
Psychology 222 Adult Development and Aging3 CH
Introduction to psychological problems, issues, facts, and theories relating to later adulthood and old age; societal values and institutions, socio?economic variables, biological and psychological changes, perception, cognition, psychosocial development, personality factors, sexuality and relationships, work and skill issues, adjustment and coping, psychopathology, and therapeutic intervention. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
63486 PSYCH 222 PRY TBA
 Rm 39396:00 pm8:40 pmW 
 
SOCIAL SCIENCE

NOTE: Social Science 101 and 102 are not sequential. Social Science 102 may be taken before Social Science 101. Either course satisfies the General Education requirement.

 
Social Science 101 General Course I Introduction to the Scientific Study of Human Behavior3 CH
A survey of subject matter and concepts selected from the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
NOTE: Social Science 101 and 102 are not sequential. Either course satisfies the General Education requirement. Social Science 101 introduces the disciplines of Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology.
63507 SOC SCI 101 A M. Troche-RodriguezSyllabus
 Rm 39538:00 am9:20 amMW 
63529 SOC SCI 101 F M. Troche-RodriguezSyllabus SCR
 Rm 32338:00 am9:20 amTTh 
63518 SOC SCI 101 B J. JonesSyllabus SCR
 Rm 32339:30 am10:50 amMW 
63533 SOC SCI 101 C M. Troche-RodriguezSyllabus SCR
 Rm 323311:00 am12:20 pmMW 
63527 SOC SCI 101 D A. AtsbahaSyllabus SCR
 Rm 323312:30 pm1:50 pmMW 
63531 SOC SCI 101 J A. AtsbahaSyllabus SCR
 Rm 323312:30 pm1:50 pmTTh 
63539 SOC SCI 101 E A. AtsbahaSyllabus
SOC SCI 101 Section E Begins on 09/8/2010 and ends on 12/8/2010
 Rm 31262:00 pm3:30 pmMW 
63514 SOC SCI 101 PRY A. AtsbahaSyllabus SCR
 Rm 32336:00 pm8:50 pmW 
63540 SOC SCI 101 PRY1 A. Atsbaha SCR CANCELLED
 Rm 32336:00 pm8:50 pmM 
63906 SOC SCI 101 WA F. FreemanSyllabus
 Rm 39398:30 am11:50 amSat 
 
SOCIOLOGY
 
Sociology 201 Introduction to the Study of Society3 CH
Characteristics of group life, the effect of the group on human conduct, and the interrelationships between society, culture, and the individual. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Social Science 101, or consent of department chair.
63907 SOC 201 L M. Troche-Rodriguez
 Rm 39539:00 am12:20 pmF 
63449 SOC 201 GHY M. Troche-RodriguezSyllabus SCR
 Rm 32339:30 am12:20 pmT 
63450 SOC 201 D J. JonesSyllabus
 Rm 392912:30 pm1:50 pmMW 
 
Sociology 202 Sociology of Urban Life3 CH
Study of urbanization, personal and social disorganization, collective behavior, social movements and voluntary associations, race and ethnic relations, social stratification, industrial relations, and political sociology. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course
Prerequisite: Social Science 101, or consent of department chair.
63451 SOC 202 GHY M. Troche-Rodriguez SCR CANCELLED
 Rm 32339:30 am12:20 pmTh 
 
Sociology 280 Human Relations3 CH
Social and psychological aspects of inter-group relations; relationships between the dominant group and minority religious, ethnic, racial and social class groups. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Social Science 101, or consent of department chair.
63452 SOC 280 B M. Troche-Rodriguez CANCELLED
 Rm 39299:30 am10:50 amMW 
 
STUDIO CLASSROOM COURSES
 
History 248 African History-Modern Period3 CH
Growth of colonial government; the economic role of colonies; early opposition movements against European imperialism; the psychology of the colonizer and colonized; civil wars and independence. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
63899 HISTORY 248 WAB G. Miller SCR CANCELLED
HISTORY 248 Section WAB Begins on 09/4/2010 and ends on 12/11/2010
 Rm 323310:00 am3:00 pmSat 
 
Political Science 201 The National Government3 CH
Development, organization, and functioning of the American national government; origin, growth, and interpretation of the Constitution; and legislative, executive, and judicial processes; administrative development, controls, organization and activities. Successful completion of this course may be used to fulfill the graduation requirement to pass the United States Constitution examination. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Social Science 101, or Social Science 102, or consent of department chair.
63552 POL SCI 201 G B. Maravolo SCR
 Rm 31849:30 am10:50 amTTh 
 
Political Science 204 International Relations3 CH
Study of international relations, analysis of international behavior; role of nation?state and international organizations; factors underlying the development, character and, application of foreign policy; war and peace; major social and political forces at work in the contemporary world system. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
63437 POL SCI 204 TVY D. SkentzisSyllabus SCR HOLD
POL SCI 204 Section TVY Begins on 09/7/2010 and ends on 12/7/2010
 Rm 32336:00 pm9:00 pmT 
 
Social Science 101 General Course I Introduction to the Scientific Study of Human Behavior3 CH
A survey of subject matter and concepts selected from the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
NOTE: Social Science 101 and 102 are not sequential. Either course satisfies the General Education requirement. Social Science 101 introduces the disciplines of Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology.
63522 SOC SCI 101 ABY C. Martin-Llamazares SCR HOLD
 Rm 39418:00 am10:50 amW 
63529 SOC SCI 101 F M. Troche-RodriguezSyllabus SCR
 Rm 32338:00 am9:20 amTTh 
63518 SOC SCI 101 B J. JonesSyllabus SCR
 Rm 32339:30 am10:50 amMW 
63533 SOC SCI 101 C M. Troche-RodriguezSyllabus SCR
 Rm 323311:00 am12:20 pmMW 
63527 SOC SCI 101 D A. AtsbahaSyllabus SCR
 Rm 323312:30 pm1:50 pmMW 
63531 SOC SCI 101 J A. AtsbahaSyllabus SCR
 Rm 323312:30 pm1:50 pmTTh 
63514 SOC SCI 101 PRY A. AtsbahaSyllabus SCR
 Rm 32336:00 pm8:50 pmW 
63540 SOC SCI 101 PRY1 A. Atsbaha SCR CANCELLED
 Rm 32336:00 pm8:50 pmM 
 
Sociology 201 Introduction to the Study of Society3 CH
Characteristics of group life, the effect of the group on human conduct, and the interrelationships between society, culture, and the individual. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: Social Science 101, or consent of department chair.
63449 SOC 201 GHY M. Troche-RodriguezSyllabus SCR
 Rm 32339:30 am12:20 pmT 
 
Sociology 202 Sociology of Urban Life3 CH
Study of urbanization, personal and social disorganization, collective behavior, social movements and voluntary associations, race and ethnic relations, social stratification, industrial relations, and political sociology. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course
Prerequisite: Social Science 101, or consent of department chair.
63451 SOC 202 GHY M. Troche-Rodriguez SCR CANCELLED
 Rm 32339:30 am12:20 pmTh 
 
TRANSITIONAL BILINGUAL LEARNING COMMUNITY

Registration for these courses is restricted to students accepted into the Transitional Bilingual Learning Community. For more information please contact Helen Valdez, hvaldez@ccc.edu (773) 907-4088 or Carlos Martin cmartin@ccc.edu (773) 907-4780

 
Social Science 101 General Course I Introduction to the Scientific Study of Human Behavior3 CH
A survey of subject matter and concepts selected from the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
NOTE: Social Science 101 and 102 are not sequential. Either course satisfies the General Education requirement. Social Science 101 introduces the disciplines of Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology. Prerequisite: Eligibility for English 101.
63522 SOC SCI 101 ABY C. Martin-Llamazares SCR HOLD
 Rm 39418:00 am10:50 amW 
 
TRUMAN DEPAUL ADULT BRIDGE PROGRAM

Registration to these courses is restricted to students interested in the DePaul Adult Bridge Program. For more information, please contact Dr. Anghesom Atsbaha aatsbaha@ccc.edu (773) 907-4067 or Gina Daya gdaya@ccc.edu (773) 907-4492.

 
Child Development 262 Child, Family and Community3 CH
For students currently employed or preparing to work in child care settings. This course will help students to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with families within the context of the urban community to benefit the well being of the growing child. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week.
Prerequisite: English 101 or consent of department chair.
63464 CHLD DV 262 PRY B. MuirheadSyllabus HOLD
CHLD DV 262 Section PRY Begins on 09/8/2010 and ends on 12/8/2010
 Rm 32156:00 pm9:00 pmW 
 
History 248 Modern African History3 CH
Growth of colonial government; the economic role of colonies; early opposition movements against European imperialism; the psychology of the colonizer and colonized; civil wars and independence. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
63899 HISTORY 248 WAB G. Miller SCR CANCELLED
HISTORY 248 Section WAB Begins on 09/4/2010 and ends on 12/11/2010
 Rm 323310:00 am3:00 pmSat 
 
Political Science 204 International Relations3 CH
Study of international relations, analysis of international behavior; role of nation?state and international organizations; factors underlying the development, character and, application of foreign policy; war and peace; major social and political forces at work in the contemporary world system. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisite: None
63437 POL SCI 204 TVY D. SkentzisSyllabus SCR HOLD
POL SCI 204 Section TVY Begins on 09/7/2010 and ends on 12/7/2010
 Rm 32336:00 pm9:00 pmT 
 

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