Subject Detail Information

The Subject Detail Information reflects all information processed through the District Curriculum Committee for the college initiating action on a new or modified subject. This is official information on the MCCCD subjects reported as outcomes of action taken by the District Curriculum Committee from Fall 2004 to present.

Per established District Curriculum Committee processes the development of a new subject requires the initiator to submit the subject prior to the submission of course proposals using the subject. The initiator of a new subject must submit the following to the District Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation:
1. The name of the initiating institution(s).
2. The effective first year term of the new subject.
3. The Description of the new subject (formal) (Example: Computer Information Systems, for CIS subject)
4. The Description of the Content Area that will be taught under the new subject, i.e., a paragraph describing the type of coursework/instruction and any related application to an occupational field.
5. The Department/Division (aka academic organization or group) for the respective institutions responsible for the new subject.
6. The name of the Instructional Council (IC) responsible for the evaluation of courses using the new subject.
7. Hiring Qualifications, as recommended by the assigned instructional council, required for a faculty member to teach courses that fall under the new subject. (Note: This step is accomplished according to the procedure for “Faculty Hiring Qualifications for a course subject.
 
(Note: Sourced from the Curriculum Procedures Handbook.)
 
Subject Detail Information: Processed and Approved by the District Curriculum Committee (DCC)
Subject:
AEN
Effective Term:
2009 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Applied Technology (57)
Initiating Institution:
Glendale Community College
Subject Description: Alternative Energy
Content Description: Alternative energy courses will meet student needs ranging from improving basic awareness of various energy technologies to learning technical concepts and skills to meet workforce needs in alternative energy industries including but not limited to solar, wind, and geothermal.
Hiring Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least three (3) years of directly-related occupational experience and skill in the field to be taught, OR Associate's degree or at least sixty four (64) semester hours from an accredited college or university and, in addition, at least five (5) years of directly related occupational experience in the field to be taught, OR a Master's degree in the teaching field, or a Master's in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field, or Master's in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field. EDU250 - Teaching and Learning in the Community College-or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire.
Subject:
AHU
Effective Term:
2009 Spring
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Languages (29)
Initiating Institution:
Phoenix College
Subject Description: Arabic Humanities
Content Description: Arabic Humanities is an academic subject that will focus on increasing opportunities for students seeking knowledge and understanding of Arabic culture and Islam.
Hiring Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in the teaching field, or a Master’s in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field, or a Master’s in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field, and EDU250 (Overview of Community Colleges) or equivalent, must be completed within two years of the date of hire.
Subject:
ASD
Effective Term:
2012 Spring
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Counseling (23)
Initiating Institution:
Rio Salado College
Subject Description: Addictions and Substance Use Disorders
Content Description: Courses with the ASD prefix will prepare students to become addictions and substance use disorders professionals. Courses focus on theories and techniques for dealing with persons with addictions and substance abuse disorders and their families. Introductory courses will cover professional ethics, communication skills, interviewing and documentation and move through various types of treatments and resources, recovery and relapse. Advanced theories and techniques, family dynamics and relationships, and multicultural and diverse populations will also be covered in the coursework. Seminar courses will explore emerging topics and issues in addictions and substance use disorders.
Hiring Qualifications: Occupational
Minimum Hiring Requirements for Out-of-State ASD Adjunct Faculty: A masters or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a behavioral health field and currently licensed by state of residence at the independent level in addiction, substance abuse and/or chemical dependency counseling.
Note: IC Requirement to Vote on ASD Curriculum and Issues: Counseling Instructional Counsel requirement to vote on Substance Use Disorders (ASD) curriculum and/or issues, IC member must be a full-time MCCCD board approved faculty, a member of the Counseling Instructional Counsel and licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AzBBHE) as a: Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC).
Subject:
ATP
Effective Term:
2009 Spring
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Applied Technology (57)
Initiating Institution:
GateWay Community College and
Mesa Community College
Subject Description: Automation Technology
Content Description: Automation Technology prepares technicians to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot automated systems and processes. These assistive technologies include, but are not limited to fluid and pneumatic power, robotics, programming, servo systems, sensors, and digital/analog circuits. Students will step through Certificates of Completion that give fundamental theory, followed by higher levels of Certificates of Completion and an AAS degree that provides hands-on application of these concepts
Hiring Qualifications: Occupational Hiring Qualifications: A bachelor's degree plus 3 years work experience in field to be taught, or an associate's degree or 64 semester hours and 5 years work experience in the field to be taught, or 5 years work experience in the field to be taught, or a master’s degree in the teaching field, or a master's in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field, or a master's in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field. EDU250 – Teaching and Learning in the Community College or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire.
Subject:
AUD
Effective Term:
2009 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Allied Health (51)
Initiating Institution:
Mesa Community College
Subject Description: Audiology
Content Description: Courses in the AUD prefix will prepare students to obtain an occupational certificate in Audiology. The certificate in this area will allow graduates to work under the supervision of a licensed audiologist in patient assessment and management. The AUD prefix was chosen for this new program to identify the specialized coursework needed to obtain positions as Audiology Assistant and potentially to transfer to upper division schools.
Hiring Qualifications: Occupational Hiring Qualifications: Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in the field to be taught or closely related health or science field and at least (3) three years of directly related occupational experience in Audiology. EDU250 – Teaching and Learning in the Community College or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire.
Subject:
CDH
Effective Term:
2008 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Allied Health (51)
Initiating Institution:
Rio Salado College
Subject Description: Community Dental Health
Content Description: Courses with the CDH prefix will prepare students to assist with the reduction of disparities in oral health by improving access to dental care through organized community development. Students will learn the fundamentals of integrated dental care systems provided in community-based clinics. Additionally, students will be prepared to provide assistance with oral heath promotions, prevention of dental disease, palliative care treatment, and patient health/dental care systems navigation.

Hiring Qualifications: Occupational Hiring Qualifications: A bachelor's degree plus 3 years work experience in field to be taught, or an associate's degree or 64 semester hours and 5 years work experience in the field to be taught, or 5 years work experience in the field to be taught, or a master’s degree in the teaching field, or a master's in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field, or a master's in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field. EDU 250 – Teaching and Learning in the Community College or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire.

Subject:
COL
Effective Term:
2007 Spring
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Operational Deans (72)
Initiating Institution:
Paradise Valley Community College
Subject Description: College Success
Content Description: The COL (College Success) prefix includes courses that focus on student success from a college wide and integrative perspective.  The courses are based on best practices and research that show students who learn how to develop and evaluate academic strategies and self-management techniques are more successful in college. 

Hiring Qualifications:
1. For faculty, including adjunct faculty, meet the current MCCD hiring qualifications for faculty to teach an academic or occupational course.
2.  For non-faculty,  possess a master's degree.
3.  For all who will teach COL-101, complete the training required to teach COL101 (College Success) as determined by each college.

Subject:
CRA
Effective Term:
2010 Summer I
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Allied Health (51)
Initiating Institution:
GateWay Community College
Subject Description:Clinical Research Associate
Content Description:Clinical Research Associates work in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and/or medical device industry as sponsor representatives to research sites. It is an advanced career track requiring a Bachelor’s degree (or higher education), and/or five years research experience. Courses taught under this subject are focused on research monitoring practices and regulations, project management, and development of site training modules.
Hiring Qualifications: Standard Hiring Quals.
Subject:
CSM
Effective Term:
2006 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Business/Management (03)
Initiating Institution:
Estrella Mountain Community College
Subject Description: Customer Service Management
Content Description: This program prepares students to be competitive in today's domestic and global economies. It provides the student quality management theories and skills to better serve both internal and external customers. Emphasis is on practical application of skills and knowledge of major quality & customer service management philosophies and continuous improvement strategies, uses of teamwork and cooperation in the customer service improvement process, and planning an organization's processes and procedures as they relate to quality customer service internally and externally by utilizing employee and customer feedback to improve customer service.
Hiring Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least three (3) years of directly-related occupational experience and skill in the field to be taught, OR Associate's degree or at least sixty four (64) semester hours from an accredited college or university and, in addition, at least five (5) years of directly related occupational experience in the field to be taught,  OR a Master's degree in the teaching field, or a Master's in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field, or Master's in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field. 
- EDU 250 - Overview of the Community Colleges or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire.
Subject:
CTE
Effective Term:
2007 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Education (56)
Initiating Institution:
Rio Salado College
Subject Descritption: Career and Technical Education
Content Description:To satisfy coursework required for the standard teaching certification through the Arizona Department of Education (ADE), there is a need for continuing education/professional development coursework for individuals working in the career and technical (CTE) arena. The CTE prefix will be used for this purpose.
The new prefix will help distinguish courses that are specifically designed to meet criteria as established by the Arizona Department of Education. These new courses will help meet the unmet demand for CTE coursework in Maricopa County.
Hiring Qualifications: A master’s degree in the teaching field, or a master’s in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field, or a master’s in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field, and EDU250, Overview of Community Colleges, or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire.
Subject:
DMS
Effective Term:
2010 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Allied Health (51)
Initiating Institution:
Gateway Community College
Subject Descritption: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Content Description: Diagnostic Medical Sonography prepares Diagnostic Medical Sonographers to operate sophisticated ultrasound imaging equipment under the direction of a physician. Ultrasound creates images of the patient’s anatomy to assist doctors in diagnosing medical problems. Under this subject students learn operation, care and maintenance of ultrasound equipment, patient care skills in order to explain the procedure to patients, correct patient positioning, execution of the sonographic examination, disease processes, and care and maintenance of ultrasound equipment.
Hiring Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least three (3) years of directly-related occupational experience and skill in the field to be taught, OR Associate's degree or at least sixty four (64) semester hours from an accredited college or university and, in addition, at least five (5) years of directly related occupational experience in the field to be taught, OR a Master's degree in the teaching field, or a Master's in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field, or Master's in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field. EDU250 - Teaching and Learning in the Community College-or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire.
Subject:
DPR
Effective Term:
2007 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Emergency Medical Technology/Fire Science (54)
Initiating Institution:
Phoenix College
Subject Descritption: Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response
Content Description: All coursework that currently is offered under the TDP – Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness subject/prefix.  Since the inception of the TDP subject/prefix, the term “terrorism” has not been a user-friendly term. The new subject/prefix DPR better reflects current use of terminology, is inclusive and is representative of the professional field referred to in emergency management, and includes a variety of courses requiring training and processing of emergency treatment and service information.
Hiring Qualifications: Individuals delivering the content for Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response have knowledge in one, or most often, more in the following fields: weapons of mass destruction, threats and vulnerabilities; nuclear, biological and chemical hazards and instruction related to these areas. Course content includes basic awareness of terrorist threats and vulnerabilities within the community to plan and manage incidents and crisis via methods of delivery and devices used by terrorists; the devices for Weapons of Mass Destruction; and training for emergency responders in skills necessary to manage incidents using an incident Command System of local, state, and federal agencies and departments. Occupational teaching field hiring qualifications are currently applied in the TPD prefix and would continue as the hiring qualifications under DPR. A bachelor’s degree plus three years work experience in field to be taught, or an associate’s degree or 64 semester hours and five years work experience in the field to be taught and EDU250 – Overview of the Community Colleges, or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire.
Subject:
ECT
Effective Term:
2008 Summer I
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Administration of Justice (01)
Initiating Institution:
Phoenix College
Subject Description: Electronic Courtroom Technology
Content Description: The Electronic Courtroom Technology area will teach skills needed by paralegals, attorneys, and other legal support professionals to present cases in the evolving, modern courtrooms of Maricopa County. Initial areas include introduction to courtroom technologies, case preparation, presentation skills, ethics in electronic court settings, and presenting and managing e-court trials.
Hiring Qualifications:A bachelor's degree plus 3 years work experience in field to be taught, or an associate's degree or 64 semester hours and 5 years work experience in the field to be taught, or 5 years work experience in the field to be taught, or a master's degree in the teaching field, or a master's in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field, or a master's in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field. EDU250 - Teaching and Learning in the Community College or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire. Active member of the State Bar of Arizona. Experience in the practice of law, including litigation and administrative law. Experience in working with diverse populations, and with paralegals.
Subject:
EDA
Effective Term:
2008 Spring
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Education (56)
Initiating Institution:
Rio Salado College
Subject Descritption: Education of Adult Learners
Content Description: Pedagogy of adult learning will be core to the coursework assigned to this prefix.  Coursework will be designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of those engaged in delivering training to adults in business, industry, service and education sectors of the community.  Additional coursework will be designed for adult educators who have the responsibility of designing, developing, and assessing learning outcomes and evaluating programs that meet the learning needs of adults within organizational systems in the profit and not-for-profit or public sectors. 
Hiring Qualifications: A master’s degree in the teaching field; or a master’s in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field; or a master’s in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field; and EDU250, Overview of the Community Colleges, or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire. (Standard Academic)
Subject:
EDM
Effective Term:
2008 Summer I
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Education (56)
Initiating Institution:
South Mountain Community College
Subject Descritption: Education Montessori
Content Description: This is an academic program that offers courses in the philosophy and method of instruction for Montessori Elementary Education certification programs.
Hiring Qualifications: A master’s degree, Montessori certification for level of coursework being taught, and 5 years teaching experience in Montessori core curriculum at level of instruction.
Subject:
EDS
Effective Term:
2009 Spring
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Education (56)
Initiating Institution:
Estrella Mountain Community College
Subject Descritption: Education Support Services
Content Description: Professional preparation and development for areas within a higher education setting that support learning and the learning environment other than classroom instruction. The initial program proposals within this subject will focus on higher education student services including student development theory, and best practices for academic advising. Future proposals may include further enrichment in student services or may branch out into other support service professional development in areas such as learning centers, tutoring, and writing centers.
Hiring Qualifications: A master's degree in the teaching field, or a master's in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field, or master's in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field. EDU 250 - Teaching and Learning in the Community College - or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire.
Subject:
EEC
Effective Term:
2009 Spring
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Early Childhood Education (62)
Initiating Institution:
Rio Salado College
Subject Descritption: Endorsement for Early Childhood
Content Description:Courses in the EEC subject are designed for K-12 certified teachers who are interested in earning an Early Childhood Endorsement from the Arizona Department of Education. An endorsement would be added to the teacher’s elementary or secondary teaching certificate, allowing them to teach in a public school preschool or kindergarten classroom. The EEC subject was chosen as a means to differentiate between courses in the current EED (Early Education) prefix, which serve undergraduate students, when reporting data to the Arizona Department of Education.
Hiring Qualifications: A master’s degree in the teaching field, or a Master’s Degree in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field, or a Master’s Degree in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field. EDU250 (Teaching and Learning in the Community Colleges) or equivalent must be completed within two years of the date of hire.
Subject:
EEP
Effective Term:
2006 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Early Childhood Education (62)
Initiating Institution:
Rio Salado College
Subject Descritption: Early Childhood Education Professions
Content Description: Given the new certification requirements for early childhood education being required by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE), there is a need for continuing education/professional development coursework for individuals working in the early childhood arena. The EEP prefix will be used for this purpose.  The new prefix will help distinguish courses from the existing early childhood education courses and will be used to house the post baccalaureate certification courses that will be required of all teachers currently certified for K-8 given the new State Board of Education ruling that anyone teaching birth through K must hold an Early Childhood certification in addition to their existing teaching credential. In addition, tracking retention and course completion will be aided with this prefix.
Hiring Qualifications: A master’s degree in the teaching field, or a master’s in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field, or a master’s in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field, and EDU250, Overview of Community Colleges, or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire.  Please note: These hiring qualifications are to be reviewed in five years when there is an adequate number of individuals who have a Master’s degree and hold an Arizona Early Childhood Teaching Certificate or Early Childhood Teaching Endorsement.
Subject:
EFE
Effective Term:
2008 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Education (56)
Initiating Institution:
Rio Salado College
Subject Descritption: Education Field Experiences
Content Description: All coursework relating to student teaching (at the elementary, secondary, and special education levels), field experiences (at the elementary, secondary, and special education levels), practicums (at the elementary, secondary, and special education levels), or internships (at the elementary, secondary, and special education levels).  These courses will meet certification requirements set by the Arizona Department of Education for teacher preparation programs.
Hiring Qualifications: a master's degree in the teaching field, or a master's in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field, or master's in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field and EDU250 – Teaching and Learning in the Community College or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire.
Subject:
ELN
Effective Term:
2008 Summer I
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Education (56)
Initiating Institution:
Rio Salado College
Subject Descritption: eLearning
Content Description: Courses with the ELN prefix will prepare students to custom design and deliver instructional programs and products, including courses, curricula, training documentation, multimedia presentations, computer-based training, video and audio scripts, performance support systems, simulations, tutorials, and training materials. In addition, these courses will prepare students for working in a team-based environment, managing projects, timelines, and budgets, and evaluating learning.
Hiring Qualifications: A bachelor's degree plus 3 years work experience in field to be taught, or an associate's degree or 64 semester hours and 5 years work experience in the field to be taught, or 5 years work experience in the field to be taught, or a masters degree in the teaching field, or a master's in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field, or a master's in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field. EDU 250 - Teaching and Learning in the Community College or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire. (Standard Occupational)
Subject:
ENV
Effective Term:
2006 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Operational Deans (72)
Initiating Institution:
Phoenix College
Subject Descritption: Environmental Sciences
Content Description: Individuals delivering the content for Environmental Sciences have knowledge in one or, most often, more of the following fields: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physical Geography, Geology, Physics, and/or Agricultural Science. The content includes analysis of living and non-living environmental component interactions, the Earth’s atmosphere, and analysis of scientific methods of investigation.
Hiring Qualifications: The same qualifications as those listed for Academic Teaching Fields, or a bachelor's degree plus 3 years work experience in field to be taught, or an associate's degree or 64 semester hours and 5 years work experience in the field to be taught, or · 5 years work experience in the field to be taught and EDU 250 - Overview of the Community Colleges-or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire.
Subject:
EPD
Effective Term:
2005 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Education (56)
Initiating Institution:
Rio Salado College
Subject Descritption: Education Professional Development
Content Description: There is a tremendous need for continuing education/professional development coursework for certified teachers. The EPD prefix will be used for this purpose.  The new prefix will help distinguish courses from the typical education courses (such as: EDU221, EDU222, and EDU230) and Post Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation courses.  In addition, tracking retention and course completion will be aided with this prefix as well as opening more numbers for new teacher prep courses.
Hiring Qualifications: Master’s degree in Education or a related field with 24 upper division credits or 18 graduate credits in the discipline, i.e., Reading, ESL, Math, etc. that they will be teaching and a state recognized current standard teaching certificate.
Subject:
ESL
Effective Term:
2011 Summer I
Instructional Council (IC Code):
English As a Second Language (14)
Initiating Institution:
District Office
Subject Descritption: English as a Second Language
Content Description:
Hiring Qualifications: Standard Academic
Additional Hiring Qualifications: Coursework required by MCCCD for hires in English as a Second Language is in one or more of these academic areas: Teaching English as a Second Language, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, English as a Second Language, English Language Learning, and Applied Linguistics.
Subject:
EXS
Effective Term:
2008 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Exercise Science, Health & Physical Education, Recreation & Wellness (32)
Initiating Institution:
Mesa Community College
Subject Descritption: Exercise Science
Content Description: The study of human movement and physical activity will be core to the coursework assigned to this prefix. Coursework will be designed to provide an in-depth knowledge of the scientific and humanistic bases of physical activity, coupled with training in professional practice. Career possibilities now extend well beyond the traditional professions of teaching physical education and coaching. Physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, sport management, athletic training, fitness leadership and management and careers in techniques to enhance physical or sports performance are just a few of the careers that require formal academic preparation in exercise science.
Hiring Qualifications: Academic Hiring Qualifications: Master’s degree in the teaching field; or a master’s in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field; or a master’s in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field; and EDU 250, Overview of the Community Colleges, or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire.
Subject:
FCS
Effective Term:
2005 Spring
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Family and Consumer Sciences (34)
Initiating Institution:
Glendale Community College
Subject Descritption: Family and Consumer Science
Content Description: Coursework specific to the family and consumer sciences occupational field will be taught within this prefix. The initiation of this prefix is as a prelude to the development of family and consumer science professional development coursework and subsequent degree/certificate program that will articulate with the new NAU Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Family and Consumer Science.
Hiring Qualifications: Hiring Qualifications as recommended by the assigned instructional council, required for a faculty member to teach courses that fall under the new prefix.<br>The same qualifications as those listed for Academic Teaching Fields, or a bachelor's degree plus 3 years work experience in field to be taught, or an associate's degree or 64 semester hours and 5 years work experience in the field to be taught. The Family and Consumer Science field is the study of providing for the well-being of individuals and households in the context of how they are influenced by marketplace institutions and communities. (as defined by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Subject:
FLA
Effective Term:
2007 Summer I
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Languages (29)
Initiating Institution:
Mesa Community College
Subject Descritption: Foreign Language Acquisition
Content Description: Courses with the Foreign Language Acquisition prefix ( FLA) provide learners with a wide range of opportunities to apply second language skills in context. FLA courses include methods for the teaching of foreign languages as well as service learning, internships, special topics and independent study in the chosen language.
Hiring Qualifications: For faculty, including adjunct faculty, meet the current MCCD hiring qualifications for faculty to teach an academic or occupational course.
Subject:
FOR
Effective Term:
2005 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Administration of Justice Studies (01)
Initiating Institution:
Scottsdale Community College
Subject Descritption: Forensic Science
Content Description: Courses using the FOR prefix focus on science-oriented, as opposed to investigation-oriented, forensic science courses. FOR courses involve the application of principles, concepts and methods of forensic science to the analysis of physical and biological evidence. They emphasize training in the techniques of scientific analysis and the use of scientific measuring devices and observation to obtain chemical and physical data. Most FOR courses include a lab component and are similar in nature to other natural science laboratory courses.
Hiring Qualifications: Hiring Qualifications recommended by the AJS Instructional Council.
Subject:
HIM
Effective Term:
2006 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Allied Health Instructional Council (51)
Initiating Institution:
Phoenix College
Subject Descritption: Health Information Management
Content Description: All coursework that currently is offered under the HIT – Health Information Technology prefix. The HIT acronym has come to represent a specific degree program. The professional field is referred to as health information management and includes a variety of courses requiring compilation and processing of patient treatment and service information.
Hiring Qualifications: Occupational Teaching Field hiring qualifications are currently applied in the HIT prefix and would continue as the hiring qualifications under HIM.
Subject:
HST
Effective Term:
2011 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Allied Health (51)
Initiating Institution:
Pheonix College
Subject Descritption: Histologic Technology
Content Description: The content delivered for the courses taught under the HST subject are specific to the field of histology. Education and training for employment in various medical and bioscience laboratories. Includes clinical support skills and knowledge to assist pathologists and researchers through application of technical expertise in processing body tissues for microscopic examination, frozen section assistance, embedding techniques, microtomy, and special staining techniques. In addition, content on the performance of technically precise laboratory procedures using quality assurance and process improvement knowledge in compliance with appropriate regulatory guidelines for ensuring quality patient care, work safety, and medico-legal standards.
Hiring Qualifications: Standard Occupational
Subject:
INV
Effective Term:
2008 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Business/Management (03)
Initiating Institution:
Rio Salado College
Subject Descritption: Innovation
Content Description: The body of study for this subject is skills to increase and apply innovative thinking and behavior. The curriculum is based on research from experts in fields of innovation and interviews with recognized innovation leaders. Coursework will be designed to increase the knowledge and skills of those who want to or need to apply these skills to their specific work tasks, work processes, and to the entire organization they work for. These skills can also be used by individuals who want to apply them to personal and professional initiatives. This coursework will be designed to help students use these skills and behaviors for specific applications or to make systemic connections that will result in new processes, new products, new tasks, and new workplaces.
Hiring Qualifications: A bachelor's degree plus 3 years work experience in field to be taught, or an associate's degree or 64 semester hours and 5 years work experience in the field to be taught, or 5 years work experience in the field to be taught, or a master's degree in the teaching field, or a master's in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field, or a master's in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field. EDU250 – Teaching and Learning in the Community College or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire.
Subject:
ITH
Effective Term:
2009 Spring
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Languages (29)
Initiating Institution:
Scottsdale Community College
Subject Descritption: Italian Humanities
Content Description: Courses using the ITH subject focus on Italian culture and society. ITH courses examine the cultural life and social, literary, and artistic features and traditions of Italy. This content area will provide instructional opportunities for students seeking knowledge and understanding of Italian life.
Hiring Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in the teaching field, or a Master’s Degree in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field, or a Master’s Degree in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field. EDU250 (Teaching and Learning in the Community Colleges) or equivalent must be completed within two years of the date of hire.
Subject:
LBA
Effective Term:
2011 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Allied Health (51)
Initiating Institution:
Pheonix College
Subject Descritption: Laboratory Assisting
Content Description: The content delivered for the courses taught under the LBA subject are specific to the field of laboratory assisting. Education and training for employment in various laboratories. Includes pre-analytical processes, point-of-care testing, and initiate testing to provide clinical support for testing and reporting of laboratory tests. In addition are taught specimen processing, inventory management, conducting quality control and quality assurance activities, performing point-of-care testing, selecting laboratory tests, initiating testing on automated analyzers, and using computers to assist in testing and documenting laboratory activities.
Hiring Qualifications: Standard Occupational
Subject:
MAS
Effective Term:
2011 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Allied Health (51)
Initiating Institution:
Pheonix College
Subject Descritption: Medical Assisting
Content Description: The content delivered for the courses taught under the MAS subject are specific to the field of medical assisting. Includes skills and knowledge of administrative and clinical duties; such as management and maintenance of the office and treatment areas, receiving patients and their family members, acting as an informational and educational resource for the patient, handling telephone and written communications, managing patient records, bookkeeping, filing, insurance processing, typing, appointment scheduling, and managing public relations, preparing the patient for treatment, preparing and sterilizing instruments, maintaining a supply inventory, obtaining specimens for diagnostic evaluation, performing EKGs, and administering medications under the direction of the physician/clinician.
Hiring Qualifications: Standard Occupational
Subject:
MDL
Effective Term:
2011 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Allied Health (51)
Initiating Institution:
Pheonix College
Subject Descritption: Medical Laboratory Science
Content Description: The content delivered for the courses taught under the MDL subject are specific to the field of laboratory science. Education and training for employment in various medical and bioscience laboratories. Clinical Laboratory Technicians (CLT's) perform technically precise laboratory procedures using quality assurance and process improvement knowledge in compliance with appropriate regulatory guidelines to ensure quality patient care, work safety, and medico-legal standards by conducting a variety of tests on various specimens submitted to clinical laboratories in settings such as but not limited to hospitals, reference laboratories, clinics, and bioscience industries to physicians, pathologists, researchers, and other healthcare providers.
Hiring Qualifications: Standard Occupational
Subject:
NUC
Effective Term:
2009 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Allied Health (51)
Initiating Institution:
GateWay Community College
Subject Descritption: Nuclear Medicine Technology
Content Description: Nuclear Medicine Technology prepares Nuclear Medicine Technologists to administer radio-pharmaceuticals to patients to assess their physiological response. Under this subject students learn to use sophisticated detection devices that obtain qualitative and quantitative data that assist physicians as they diagnose and treat diseases. A number of skills and capabilities are required in this profession including basic patient care techniques, interpersonal communication skills, a solid understanding of algebraic analysis and computer literacy.
Hiring Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least three (3) years of directly-related occupational experience and skill in the field to be taught, OR Associate's degree or at least sixty four (64) semester hours from an accredited college or university and, in addition, at least five (5) years of directly related occupational experience in the field to be taught, OR a Master's degree or higher earned degree from an accredited college or university with at least twenty-four (24) semester or thirty-six (36) quarter hours of upper division and/or graduate credit in the field to be taught. NMTCB Certification. EDU250 - Teaching and Learning in the Community College-or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire.
Subject:
NVH
Effective Term:
2007 Spring
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Languages (29)
Initiating Institution:
Phoenix College
Subject Description: Navajo Humanities
Content Description: The Navajo Humanities subject is an academic subject and will focus on increasing the opportunities for students seeking knowledge and understanding of Navajo culture and customs.

Hiring Qualifications: A master’s degree in the teaching field, or a master’s in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field, or a master’s in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field, and EDU250, Overview of Community Colleges, or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire.

Subject:
PAR
Effective Term:
2009 Spring
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Administration of Justice Studies (01)
Initiating Institution:
Rio Salado College
Subject Description: Paralegal Studies
Content Description: Courses in the PAR subject are designed to prepare students with the skills needed to be a Paralegal. PAR courses will focus on legal terminology, procedures and principles. Various laws, including business law, tort law, constitutional law, and criminal law will also be covered in the coursework. In addition, courses will cover legal history, ethics, research, and writing skills.

Hiring Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree plus 3 years work experience in field to be taught, or an associate’s degree or 64 semester hours and 5 years work experience in the field to be taught, or5 years work experience in the field to be taught, ora masters degree in the teaching field, or a master's in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field, or a master's in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field. EDU250, Teaching and Learning in the Community Colleges, or equivalent, must be completed within two years of date of hire.

Subject:
PLB
Effective Term:
2011 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Allied Health (51)
Initiating Institution:
Pheonix College
Subject Descritption: Phlebotomy
Content Description: The content delivered for the courses taught under the PLB subject are specific to the field of phlebotomy. Includes skills and knowledge of administrative and clinical duties; collection of blood specimens by skin puncture and venipuncture.
Hiring Qualifications: Standard Occupational
Subject:
PRM
Effective Term:
2007 Spring
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Occupational Administrators (53)
Initiating Institution:
Rio Salado College
Subject Description: Property Management
Content Description: There is a growing demand for knowledge and skills in the property management field. Courses in the PRM subject will prepare students to manage and maintain various rental properties such as apartments and condos. Courses will focus on various aspects of property management including leasing, laws and regulations, contracts, finance, human resources, and customer service as well as maintenance issues such as troubleshooting, repair, and replacement. The coursework will also help prepare students to take certification examinations, which are recognized as the industry standard.

Hiring Qualifications: A bachelor's degree plus 3 years work experience in field to be taught, or an associate's degree or 64 semester hours and 5 years work experience in the field to be taught, or 5 years work experience in the field to be taught, or a masters degree in the teaching field, or a master's in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field, or a master's in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field.
EDU 250 - Overview of the Community Colleges-or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire.

Subject:
RPT
Effective Term:
2007 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Occupational Administrators (53)
Initiating Institution:
Estrella Mountain Community College
Subject Description: Radiation Protection Technician
Content Description: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of health physicists, occupational safety and health specialists, and public health officials, to monitor and control radiation exposure and implement preventive measures in health care, work environments, and natural environments. Includes instruction in radiation physics, environmental radioactivity, radiological instrumentation, electronics of radiation detection equipment, radioactive waste management and control, safety and handling procedures of radioactive materials, decontamination procedures, radioactivity testing and analysis, and communications skills.

Hiring Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least three (3) years of directly-related occupational experience and skill in the field to be taught, OR Associate's degree or at least sixty four (64) semester hours from an accredited college or university and, in addition, at least five (5) years of directly related occupational experience in the field to be taught,  OR a Master's degree in the teaching field, or a Master's in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field, or Master's in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field.
EDU 250 - Overview of the Community Colleges or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire.

Subject:
PSG
Effective Term:
2010 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Allied Health (51)
Initiating Institution:
GateWay Community College
Subject Description: Polysomnographic Technology
Content Description: Polysomnographic Technology prepares polysomnographic technologists (sleep technologists) to assist sleep specialists in the clinical assessment, physiological monitoring and testing, diagnosis, management, and prevention of sleep related disorders with the use of various diagnostic and therapeutic tools providing care to patients of all ages. These tools include but are not limited to polysomnograph, positive airway pressure devices, oximeter, capnograph, actigraph, nocturnal oxygen, screening devices, and questionnaires.

Hiring Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least three (3) years of directly-related occupational experience and skill in the field to be taught, OR Associate's degree or at least sixty four (64) semester hours from an accredited college or university and, in addition, at least five (5) years of directly related occupational experience in the field to be taught, OR a Master's degree in the teaching field, or a Master's in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field, or Master's in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field. EDU 250 - Teaching and Learning in the Community College-or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire. RPSGT certification and three (3) years of directly-related occupational experience post certification.

Subject:
RTT
Effective Term:
2005 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Allied Health Instructional Council (51)
Initiating Institution:
GateWay Community College
Subject Descritption: Radiation Therapy
Content Description: Radiation therapists are members of the health care team using ionizating radiation in the treatment of cancer and some benign diseases. The therapist is responsible for daily assessment of the patient prior to and during treatment to ensure quality of care. Characteristics necessary for a radiation therapy include attention to detail, accuracy, empathy for others, integrity and high ethical standards. The therapist applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology and physics on a daily basis. Daily duties include treatment documentation, immobilization construction, dosage calculations, patient assessment, treatment planning and patient education.
Hiring Qualifications:
Program Director:  Minimum Qualifications include a Master’s degree plus other minimum qualifications language
Clinical Instructor:
Basic Minimum Hiring Qualifications language
Additional Desired Qualifications:
State of AZ Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiner’s License or out-of-state equivalent Certification as a Radiation Therapy Technologist by the ARRT One year of teaching experience in a JRCERT accredited educational program for radiation therapists Experience performing routine radiation therapy procedures, plus supervisory and personnel evaluation experience Knowledge of, and/or experience with, a variety of teaching strategies and the use of technology in the classroom.
Subject:
SCT
Effective Term:
2011 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Sustainability (91)
Initiating Institution:
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Subject Description: Sustainability Career and Technical
Content Description: Courses in the SCT prefix will have jurisdiction over topics of Sustainability in the areas of environmental responsibility, social equity, and economic viability. Disciplines included under this prefix will be career and technical courses.
Hiring Qualifications: Occupational
Additional Hiring Qualifications: A Master's degree in sustainability or related field (such as Environmental Studies), or A Master's degree in any teaching field with at least 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in sustainability related courses, or A Master's degree in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in sustainability related courses, or A Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years work experience in sustainability or related career experience (such as LEED AP, Alternative Energy), or An Associate's degree or 64 semester hours and five (5) years work experience in sustainability or related career experience (such as LEED AP, Alternative Energy). and EDU250 Teaching and Learning in the Community College or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire.

Subject:
SLC
Effective Term:
2007 Summer II
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Languages (29)
Initiating Institution:
Mesa Community College
Subject Description: Studies in Language and Culture
Content Description: Courses with the Studies in Language and Culture prefix (SLC) provide learners with an introduction to the study of oral and written language in a global context. In addition to exploring the nature and diversity of languages, SLC courses include the study of language variations, linguistic structures, and the functions of languages as well as theories related to first and second language learning. SLC courses offer an interdisciplinary approach to the study of culture and cultural production with the intent of providing a theoretical foundation for advanced coursework in the chosen language.

Hiring Qualifications:For faculty, including adjunct faculty, meet the current MCCD hiring qualifications for faculty to teach an academic or occupational course.

Subject:
SSH
Effective Term:
2010 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Sustainability (91)
Initiating Institution:
Mesa Community College
Subject Description:Sustainability/Social Sciences and Humanities
Content Description:Courses in the SSH subject will have jurisdiction over topics of Sustainability in the areas of environmental responsibility, social equity, and economic viability. The following disciplines included in this subject are: Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH): Philosophy, Cultural Geography, Anthropology (ASB), Education, Economics, Southwest Studies, American Indian Studies, Exercise Science/Health.

Hiring Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Sustainability or related field (including Philosophy, Cultural Geography, Anthropology (ASB), Education, Economics, Southwest Studies, American Indian Studies, Exercise Science/Health, Humanities, Environmental Sciences, Women’s Studies), or
A Master's in any teaching field with at least 24 graduate semester hours. The semester hours must be derived from three of the component fields with a maximum of nine (9) hours from two of the fields and six (6) hours from a third component field (Example: 9 hrs./9hrs./6 hrs) or
A Master’s in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours from three of the [Sustainability/Social Sciences and Humanities] component fields (including Philosophy, Cultural Geography, Anthropology (ASB), Education, Economics, Southwest Studies, American Indian Studies, Exercise Science/Health, Humanities, Environmental Sciences, Women’s Studies), with a maximum of 6 hours from any one of the component fields.

Subject:
SUS
Effective Term:
2010 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Sustainability (91)
Initiating Institution:
Mesa Community College
Subject Description:Sustainability/Natural Sciences
Courses in the SUS subject will have jurisdiction over topics of Sustainability in the areas of environmental responsibility, social equity, and economic viability. The courses will be those that are in the sciences. Disciplines included in this subject are: Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Life Science, Physical Geography, Anthropology (ASM), and Exercise Science/Health.

Hiring Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Sustainability or related field (including Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Life Science, Physical Geography, Anthropology (ASM), Exercise Science/Health, Environmental Sciences), or
A Master's in any teaching field with at least 24 graduate semester hours. The semester hours must be derived from three of the component fields with a maximum of nine (9) hours from two of the fields and six (6) hours from a third component field (Example: 9 hrs./9hrs./6 hrs) or
A Master’s in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours from three of the [Sustainability/Natural Sciences] component fields (including Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Life Science, Physical Geography, Anthropology (ASM) and Exercise Science/Health, Environmental Science), with a maximum of 6 hours from any one of the component fields.

Subject:
TTD
Effective Term:
2010 Spring
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Occupational Administrators (53)
Initiating Institution:
Glendale Community College
Subject Description: Truck Trailer Driving
Content Description:

Hiring Qualifications:

Subject:
WFR
Effective Term:
2007 Summer II
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Counseling (23)
Initiating Institution:
Rio Salado College
Subject Description: Workforce Re-Entry
Content Description: Courses in the WFR prefix are designed to educate and train incarcerated males and females with the skills needed to effectively transition from incarceration to the community. The courses will concentrate on both personal and social skill development as well as job skills. In addition, the coursework will focus on family reunification, substance abuse education, and job preparation skills.

Hiring Qualifications:A bachelor's degree plus 3 years work experience in field to be taught, or an associate's degree or 64 semester hours and 5 years work experience in the field to be taught, or 5 years work experience in the field to be taught, or a masters degree in the teaching field, or a master's in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field, or a master's in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field. EDU 250 - Overview of the Community Colleges-or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire.

 
Modified Subject Detail: District Curriculum Committee(DCC) Processed and Approved:
 
Subject:
JAS
Effective Term:
2006 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Administration of Justice Studies (01)
Initiating Institution:
Phoenix College
Subject Descritption: - Justice and Government Agency Administration
Rationale: Change to the Description of the alpha characters used for the subject: From:Justice Agencies Support, To: Justice and Government Agency Administration
Content Description: No change. The content of the courses for the JAS (Justice and Government Agency Administration) subject/prefix is designed to address the conceptual and contextual elements of bureaucracies in the justice and government administration and policy, the decision making processes in government and the relationships of various constituencies.  In addition, principles of management, basic principles of government fiscal administration, human resources, organizational behavior, group dynamics, and statistics for social research.  The related application to the following occupational fields is as follows: the course content will serve those individuals seeking employment and/or currently employed in justice and government agencies that are responsible for the maintaining, managing, and administrating of justice and governmental agency records, systems, and personnel.
Hiring Qualifications: No change.
Subject:
LAS
Effective Term:
2005 Fall
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Administration of Justice Studies (01)
Initiating Institution:
Phoenix College
Subject Descritption: - Paralegal Studies
Rationale: The American Bar Association's Standing Committee has changed its name from "Standing Committee on Legal Assistants" to "Standing Committee on Paralegals.” Additionally, most of the national organizations have changed their primary designation to include "paralegal" either instead of, or in addition to, "legal assistant." The preferred and most commonly used term within the local legal community is "paralegal" and all of the proprietary schools in Maricopa County refer to themselves as "Paralegal" programs. Therefore, the Phoenix College Advisory Committee for the Legal Assisting curriculum has been renamed to the Paralegal Studies Advisory Committee and the recommendation to have the prefix definition changed from "Legal Assisting" to Paralegal was approved at the December 9, 2004, advisory committee meeting. This name change does not affect any of the "Description of the Content Area that will be taught," "the Department/Division responsible for this prefix/subject," the Instructional Council responsible, or the hiring qualifications of the instructors.
Content Description: No change. The curriculum provides students with practical legal skills enabling them to draft legal documents with minimum supervision. Students also are familiarized with fundamental concepts of substantive areas such as torts and business law. In addition, emphasis is placed on the development of effective written and oral communication skills, team work, critical thinking skills, computer proficiency, and legal research techniques. Legal theory and related practical applications are integrated throughout the program. Students also learn how to manage practical ethical dilemmas commonly encountered as working paralegals, including learning how to avoid the unauthorized practice of law by non-lawyers. The Paralegal Studies Program is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) (750 N. Lakeshore, Chicago, Illinois 60611).
Hiring Qualifications: No change. Active member of the State Bar of Arizona. Experience in the practice of law, including litigation and administrative law. Experience in working with diverse populations, and with paralegals.
 
Subject:
TDP
Final Term:
2007 Summer II
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Vice President Academic Affairs (72)
Initiating Institution:
Phoenix College
Subject Descritption: Terrorist and Disaster Preparedness
Rationale: All coursework that currently is offered under the TDP – Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness subject/prefix.  Since the inception of the TDP subject/prefix, the term “terrorism” has not been a user-friendly term. The new subject/prefix DPR better reflects current use of terminology, is inclusive and is representative of the professional field referred to in emergency management, and includes a variety of courses requiring training and processing of emergency treatment and service information.
Content Description: N/A
Hiring Qualifications: N/A
Subject:
ULS
Fianl Term:
2010 Summer I
Instructional Council (IC Code):
Allied Health (51)
Initiating Institution:
GateWay Community College
Subject Descritption: Ultrasound
Rationale: The ULS prefix is no longer being used and all courses are inactive. The ULS prefix can be deleted. In addition, the ULS prefix can be removed from the Allied Health IC, Allied Health ATF.
Content Description: N/A
Hiring Qualifications: Standard Occupational