Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Course Descriptions | CGCC Catalog & Student Handbook 2019-2020 3 5 7 Courses available at CGCC are listed in the Course Descriptions section of this document. General Education Requirements are also listed. For the most current information regarding degree requirements, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. WST– Women's Studies WST100 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies Introduction to critical issues in women's studies. Prerequisites: None. WST200 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Essential Feminist Writing Literary tracing of feminism from 18th century to present. Explores major issues related to women in the 20th century. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in ENG101 or permission of instructor. WST209 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Women and Films Analysis of images of women in films from both historical and contemporary perspectives. Prerequisites: None *Cross reference with HUM209 WST285 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Contemporary Women Writers Explores twentieth century literature (short stories, essays, plays, and poetry) written by women and about women. Focus on themes relevant to women's lives regardless of age, creed, or ethnic background. Prerequisites: None. Information regarding special courses not listed in the college catalog Cooperative Education (courses numbered 296) Work-college experiences that involve the combined efforts of educators and employers to accomplish an outcome related to the career objectives of the students. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or WED – Wellness Education WED151 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Introduction to Alternative Medicine Definition of health; exploration of mind-body-spirit connection in health; various therapeutic modalities; identification of strengths and limitations of alternative therapies. Also includes development of ability to critically review written material in the alternative therapy area. Prerequisites: None. WED165 / 2 CREDITS / 2 PERIODS Overview of Massage Therapy History of massage; overview of bodywork systems; benefits and indications of massage; legal requirements for practice in Arizona. Prerequisites: None. WED210 / 2 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Sports Massage Purpose, benefits, and contraindications of sports massage; principles of sports physiology; massage techniques, applications, and procedures; treatment of injuries. Prerequisites: WED165 and WED230, or permission of Program Director. WED215 / 2 CREDITS / 5 PERIODS Self-Care for Health Care Providers Emphasis on mind-body methods for personal wellness through integration of physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of being. Development of a personal practice to achieve and sustain a balanced program to support personal health and well being. Prerequisites: None. WED218 / 1 CREDIT / 1 PERIOD Aromatherapy Physiology of aromatherapy; methods of use; preparation of oils; uses in sports, beauty care, massage, child care, health care, at work, and in the home. Prerequisites: None.