CURRICULA IN WORK FORCE PROGRAMS

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Work Force Education is a term which describes any form of education, training or retraining which is designed to prepare persons to enter or continue in gainful employment in any recognized occupation. In Texas, the primary responsibility for providing Work Force Education or Occupational/Technical Education at the postsecondary level has been given to the community colleges. Clarendon College has accepted the responsibility for providing high quality Work Force Education Programs that are specifically tailored to meet the needs of people in the geographic area served by the College.

The offerings at Clarendon College include technical programs in the fields of heating, ventilation and air conditioning, office technology, ranch and feedlot operations, welding, emergency medical services, cos-metology, wind energy and vocational nursing. In or-der to assure that these programs continue to provide relevant training, the College makes use of industry advisory committees. Each individual program has an operational advisory committee made up of persons from business and industry who advise college officials in matters such as curriculum and current business and industry expectations.

ENROLLMENT IN WORK FORCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS

To enroll in an occupational program, the student must meet the requirements for entrance to Clarendon College and specific admission requirements to some programs. Refer to Specialized Admissions in the Admissions section of this catalog for any special requirements.

CURRICULA IN WORK FORCE PROGRAMS

On the following pages, specific courses of study that are required in each of the Work Force Education Programs are outlined. Students are advised to choose electives on the basis of their field of study. The advisors, or instructors will provide additional information about the programs of study and assist the student in selecting a course of study.

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing Traditional Track

Successful completion of the curriculum outlined below will lead to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing and enables the student to graduate from Clarendon College. Completion of the ADN program of study allows graduates the opportunity to apply to take the National Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

FRESHMAN YEAR

First Semester Semester Hours

ENGL 1301 Composition I ... 3 RNSG 1413 Foundations of Nursing Practice ... 4 RNSG 1244 Nursing Skills II ... 2 RNSG 1301 Pharmacology………3 RNSG 1300 Health Assessment Across the Lifespan...3 15

Second Semester Semester Hours

RNSG 1341 Common Concepts of Adult Health ... 3 RNSG 1160 Clinical (Common Adult Health) ... 1 RNSG 2213 Mental Health Nursing ... 2 RNSG 2160 Clinical (Mental Health)…………..……..1 PSYC 2314 Human Growth and Development ………3 10

SOPHOMORE YEAR

*Capstone Experience

Students must take the following pre-req courses prior to beginning this program. BIOL 2301/2101, BIOL 2302/2102, BIOL 2321/2121, BIOL 1322, MATH 1314 or 1324, PSYC 2301.

This program has special admissions requirements that must be followed to be admitted into this program.

First Semester Semester Hours

RNSG 1343 Complex Concepts of Adult Health ... 3 RNSG 2260 Clinical (Complex Adult Health) ... 2 RNSG 1412 Care of the Childbearing and

Childrearing Family ... 4 RNSG 2261 Clinical (Childbearing and Child

Rearing Family)………...….2 Humanities Credit………...3 14

Second Semester Semester Hours

RNSG 2331 Advanced Concepts of Adult Health ... 3 RNSG 2262 Clinical (Advanced Adult Health) ... 2 RNSG 2221 Professional Nursing: Leadership and Management[ Capstone*] ... 2 RNSG 2261Clinical (Leadership and Management… ..2 RNSG 1207 Nursing Jurisprudence…………... ……...2 11

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing LVN to AND Bridge Program

Successful completion of the curriculum outlined below will lead to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing and enables the student to graduate from Clarendon College. Completion of the ADN program of study allows graduates the opportunity to apply to take the National Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

FRESHMAN YEAR

First Semester Semester Hours

RNSG 1227 Transition to Professional Nursing ... 2 RNSG 1244 Nursing Skills II ... 2 RNSG 1301 Pharmacology………3 RNSG 1300 Health Assessment Across the Lifespan...3

Humanities Credit………..……….3 13

Second Semester Semester Hours

RNSG 1343 Complex Concepts of Adult Health ... 3 RNSG 2260 Clinical (Complex Adult Health) ... 2 RNSG 2213 Mental Health Nursing ... 2 RNSG 2160 Clinical (Mental Health)…………..……..1 RNSG 1207 Nursing Jurisprudence………….. ………2 10

SOPHOMORE YEAR

*Capstone Experience

Students must take the following pre-req courses prior to beginning this program. BIOL 2301/2101, BIOL 2302/2102, BIOL 2321/2121, BIOL 1322, MATH 1314 or 1324, PSYC 2301, PSYC 2314, ENGL 1301 or ENGL 2311

This program has special admissions requirements that must be followed to be admitted into this program.

LVN to ADN students upon completion of the Bridge Level will receive credit for RNSG 1413, RNSG 1341, and RNSG 1160.

First Semester Semester Hours

RNSG 1412 Care of the Childbearing and

Childrearing Family ... 4 RNSG 2261 Clinical (Childbearing and Child

Rearing Family)………...…..2 RNSG 2331 Advanced Concepts of Adult Health…….3 RNSG 2262 Clinical (Advanced Adult Health)……….2 RNSG 2221 Professional Nursing: Leadership &

Management [ *Capstone]……….2 RNSG 2263 Clinical (Leadership)……….2 15

COSMETOLOGY

Cosmetology Instructor Certificate

The Cosmetology Instructor program provides graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to pass the in-structor examination administered by the Texas Cosmetology Commission and to serve the cosmetology industry in the teaching field. Only licensed cosmetologists can enroll in the Instructor program.

FRESHMAN YEAR

Notes:

*Capstone Experience

Level I—TSI Exempt Certificate

First Semester Semester Hours

CSME 1434 Cosmetology Instructor I ... 4 CSME 1435 Orient.to the Instruction of Cosmetology 4 CSME 2414 Cosmetology Instructor II ... 4 12

Second Semester Semester Hours

CSME 2415 Cosmetology Instructor III ... 4 CSME 2444 Cosmetology Instructor IV ... 4 CSME 2445 Instruct. Theory & Clinic Operations* ... 4 12

COSMETOLOGY

Certificate of Completion

The Cosmetology Department offers students opportunities to prepare for an exciting and challenging career in the professional beauty service industry. The department provides specialty courses in manicuring and esthetician as well as nail technician, and certificates. Through clinical settings, students obtain the skills needed to shampoo, cut, and style hair, as well as skills needed to provide chemical services, facial and scalp treatments, manicures and pedicures. After students complete the program and required clock hours, they are eligible to take the Texas Cosmetology Commission licensing examinations.

Graduates from the program have many career opportunities, including owning their own salons, entering the fashion world as an expert makeup or stylist artist, becoming a beauty consultant, or traveling as a stylist for a cruise ship line.

FRESHMAN YEAR

First Semester Semester Hours

CSME 1401 Orientation to Cosmetology ... 4 CSME 1405 Fundamentals of Cosmetology ... 4 CSME 1310 Intro. to Haircutting & Related Theory ... 3 CSME 1531 Principles of Nail Technology I ... 5 16

Second Semester Semester Hours

CSME 1551 Artistry of Hair Theory & Practice ... 5 CSME 1547 Skin Care/Facials & Related Theory ... 5 CSME 2401 Hair Coloring & Related Theory ... 4 14

First Semester Semester Hours

CSME 2310 Adv Haircutting & Related Theory ... 3 CSME 2439 Advanced Hair Design* ... 4 CSME 1291 Special Topics in Cosmetology ... 2 CSME 2430 Nail Enhancement ... 4 13

+ Approved Electives*:

CSME 2541 Preparation for the State Licensing Examination ... 5 CSME 2337 Advance Cosmetology Techniques ... 3

Notes:

*Capstone Experience

Level I—TSI Exempt Certificate

SOPHOMORE YEAR

COSMETOLOGY

Certificate in Nail Technology

The Cosmetology Department offers students opportunities to prepare for an exciting and challenging career in the professional beauty service industry. The department provides specialty courses in manicuring and esthetician as well as nail technician, and certificates. Through clinical settings, students obtain the skills needed to do manicures and pedicures. After students complete the program and required clock hours, they are eligible to take the Texas Cosmetology Commission licensing examinations.

FRESHMAN YEAR

First Semester Semester Hours

CSME 1330 Orientation to Nail Technology ... 3 CSME 1531 Principles of Nail Technology I ... 5 CSME 1443 Manicuring and Related Theory ... 4 CSME 1541 Principles of Nail Technology II * ... 5 CSME 2430 Nail Enhancement ... 4 21 Notes:

*Capstone Experience

Level I—TSI Exempt Certificate