Related Instruction Courses

The purpose of related instruction is to ensure minimum, essential skills in the areas of communication, computation, and human relations which align with and support program goals or outcomes.

  • Related Instruction courses are a required component of all AAS degree and One-Year Certificate programs.
  • Related Instruction can be satisfied through stand-alone courses or through embedded instruction.
  • All Related Instruction courses must be passed with a grade of "C" or better. 
  • Refer to individual program details for required Related Instruction courses. Where options exist, students should work with a department advisor to select from the approved courses listed in this catalog. 

Communication (3 Credits)

Select 3 credits from the following:

CMA 151Communication for the Medical Assistant

3

COMM 100ZIntroduction to Communication

4

COMM 111ZPublic Speaking

4

COMM 114Argument and Critical Discourse

3

COMM 218ZInterpersonal Communication

4

COMM 226Intercultural Communication

3

HE 249Science Communication and Health Literacy

3

IN4. 164Technical Writing for CTE

3

WLD 151Technical Writing For Welders

3

WR 121ZComposition I

4

WR 122ZComposition II

4

WR 227ZTechnical Writing

4

Some options may be program-restricted.

Computation (3 Credits)

Select 3 credits of mathematics of MTH 075 or higher, or the program-specific Computation course designated by the program.

MTH 075Variables and Linear Equations

4

MTH 095Intermediate Algebra

4

MTH 105ZMath in Society

4

MTH 111ZPrecalculus I: Functions

4

APR 257Math for Apprenticeship

5

AUT 290Math & Measurement for Transportation Technicians

4

BA 218Personal Finance Planning

3

CA8. 302Applied Math for Culinary Arts

3

CMA 149Reimbursement in Healthcare

3

CRS 110Medical Insurance Procedures

4

CRS 180AMedical Office Management for Coders

3

MT3. 812Mechanical Systems

4

MT3. 833Principles of Technology

5

MT3. 834Principles of Technology II

5

MTOL 140Mathematics for Machinists

4

NDT 181Math for Non-Destructive Testing

4

WLD 150Math & Measurement For Welders

4

Some options may be program-restricted.

Human Relations (3 Credits)

Select three credits from the following, or the program-specific Human Relations course designated by the program.

AA 222Graphic Design II

4

AA 223Graphic Design III

4

AA 224Typographical Design I

4

AA 228Portfolio & Professional Practices

4

ANTH 101Introduction to Anthropology

3

ANTH 110Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

3

ANTH 230Introduction to Archaeology

3

ANTH 232Peoples of the World - North America

3

APR 110Essential Workplace Skills for Success

3

ART 102Understanding Art

3

ART 204History of Western Art

3

ART 205History Of Western Art

3

ART 206History of Western Art

3

ART 207Indigenous Art of the Americas

3

ART 208Introduction to Asian Art

3

ART 210Women In Art

3

AUT 643Customer Service for Auto Tech

3

BA 252Introduction to Organizational Behavior

4

CMA 144Law and Ethics for the Medical Assistant

3

CMA 152Human Relations for Medical Assistants

2

CST 226Customer Service For Heavy Equipment Technicians

3

DA5. 550Human Relations In Dentistry

3

EC 220Contemporary U.S. Economic Issues: Discrimination

3

EG4. 471Capstone Project

3

ENG 207World Literature: Asia

4

ENG 208World Literature: Africa

4

ENG 209World Lit: Non-Western Lit of the Americas

4

ENG 215Latina/o/x Literature

3

ENG 220Difference, Power, and Oppression in American Literature

4

ENG 257African American Literature

4

GEOG 202Wrld Reg Geo: Latin Amer/Carib

3

GEOG 203World Reg Geography: Asia

3

GEOG 204Wrld Reg Geo: Africa/Mid East

3

HDFS 201Contemporary Families in The U.S.

3

HST 101History of Western Civ: Ancient World to 1000 AD

4

HST 157Hist of Middle East & Africa

3

HST 158History of Latin America

3

HST 159History of Asia

3

HST 201ZUnited States History I

4

HST 202ZUnited States History II

4

HST 203ZUnited States History III

4

HUM 101Humanities: Prehistory-Mid Ages

3

HUM 102Humanities: Renaissance-Enlight

3

HUM 103Hum: Romantic Era-Cont Society

3

HVE 226Customer Service for Heavy Equipment Technicians

3

MT3. 802Service Skills for Technicians

3

MUS 105Introduction to Rock Music

3

MUS 108Music Cultures of the World

3

MUS 161Music Appreciation

3

PHL 201Intro To Philosophy

3

PHL 202Elementary Ethics

3

PS 205Intro International Relations

3

PSY 201ZIntroduction to Psychology I

4

PSY 202ZIntroduction to Psychology II

4

PSY 215Intro Developmental Psychology

3

R 102Religions of the Western World

3

R 103Religions of Eastern World

3

R 202Intro to Religious Studies

3

SOC 204ZIntroduction To Sociology

4

SOC 205ZSocial Change and Institutions

4

SOC 222Sociology of the Family

3

SOC 281Introduction to Environment and Society

3

SPN 201Second Year Spanish I

4

SPN 202Second Year Spanish II

4

SPN 203Second Year Spanish III

4

SPN 214Spanish for Heritage Speakers I

4

SPN 215Spanish for Heritage Speakers II

4

SPN 216Spanish For Heritage Speakers III

4

WLD 152Teamwork Skills For Welders

3

WS 110Gender, Race, And Pop Culture

3

WS 280Global Women

3

Some options may be program-restricted.