Interested in beginning your college work in an integrated, supportive environment?

Learn about our
First Year Experience
(FYE)
Program!

Communities Offered:

Diviant Behavior and the Criminal Mind

The Literate Scientist

Learning in Living Color: Transending Cultural Boundaries

Global Perspectives in the Information Age

Innovative combinations of courses emphasize learning
through making connections -- among students, teachers
and courses.

	Develop friendships and support groups as you learn together with the same group of students.
	Experience a well-coordinated homework and testing schedule so you aren't overwhelmed by competing course demands..
	Practice team building, a major skill employers look for in new hires.
	Strengthen your critical thinking skills as you explore topics in depth.

Students who have been a part of Learning Communities programs report that they were highly motivated to learn, found their learning to be meaningful, and, as a result, experienced success in school.

Spring 2010

Deviant Behavior and the Criminal Mind - (6 credits)

In this Learning Community, we will explore deviance, social roles, and psychological disorders in the criminal mind as we connect relationships between abnormal behavior and crime trends. We will study several different theories, causes, and treatments of abnormal behavior within the correctional and psychological communities. This 6 credit learning environment will include discussions, small group projects, instructional videos, guest speakers, and selected observational sites.
*Designed for students who wish to explore an education or career in one of the many Behavioral Health fields.
*Administration of Justice Studies-AJS225 Criminology, will fulfill a required course for the AJS 2 year degree.

*Total of 6 credits-students must co-enroll in the following:

PSY266	Abnormal Psychology			3
PC 10026	M 228	MW	12:00-1:15P	J Mathis

AJS225	Criminology			3
C 10010	M 228	MW	1:30-2:45P	T Powell
	Contact : Tom Powell-(602) 787-7188

Learning in Living Color: Transcending Cultural Barriers

Students will be actively involved in cross-cultural learning experiences that will help them prepare children to live in a diverse, culturally rich global society. Children's literature will provide the vehicle for knowing, understanding, and valuing cultural diversity.

Must co-enroll in EDU291-4055 or ENH291-1421 and EDU230-4054 for a total of six credit hours.

EDU291	Children’s Literature			3
CI 13234	M 210	TR	9:00-10:15A	K Kabrich
OR
ENH291	Children’s Literature			3
CI 11242	M 210	TR	9:00-10:15A	K Kabrich
AND
EDU230	Cultural Diversity in Education			3
CI 13232	M 210	TR	10:30-11:45	K Kabrich
	Contact: Karen Kabrich karen.kabrich@pvmail.maricopa.edu

“The Literate Scientist” (3-7 credits)

This learning community combines science and technical writing skills for the science major. Writing assignments are focused on using the technical library as the main source.

*Students must co-enroll in ENG111-12804 & CHM236
Or another science course

ENG111	Technical Writing- Scientific 3
PC 11222	M	GIL (Guided Independent Learning)	R Cornell

CHM236 or another science course

Contact : Renee Cornell (602) 787-6566

Global Perspectives in the Information Age” (6 credits)

Do you want to explore, understand and become actively involved in your world?
Does research writing frustrate you?
Does negotiating the massive amounts of information available confuse you?
This Learning Community will help you develop the knowledge and skills to find the right information and incorporate it seamlessly into quality writing for college.

In this dynamic 6-credit learning environment, we will explore global issues through research in print and on-line resources, and learn how to effectively evaluate and communicate our informed perspective to engage and persuade audiences in written essays, a wiki and a final project.

Designed for students who wish to gain transferable research and writing skills that will serve them in all their college work and beyond.

Total of 6 credits-students must co-enroll in the following:

ENG102	First Year Composition			3
PC 11150	M 201	MW	11:30-12:45P	M. Botos
	*Additional Course Fee: $5

IFS101	Information Skills for the Digital Age			3
C 12604	M 201	MWF	10:30 - 11:20A	C Ippoliti
	*Additional Course Fee: $5

	Contact:: Marianne Botos (602) 787– 6558 Cinthya Ippoliti (602) 787-7209

This class schedule is correct and current at the time of printing in October 2009; however, changes and/or corrections may occur prior to the beginning of each class. For the most up-to-date class information, please consult the online class schedule at http://www.pvc.maricopa.edu/sc.html or contact Academic Advising at (602) 787-7060.

** has additional fee

"…I think this class is not only wonderful for educational reasons but for personal reasons as well. I feel like I have really grown in so many ways…"

"They are fun, challenging, and rewarding."

"The integration of the information and application of these two classes is a valuable management of time."

Makes learning more fun"

"The courses fit together so well and helped me see the connections between two different disciplines."

Blending these classes together really makes sense."

"This was a great way to really get to know my teachers and classmates."

"It made the time I put into my homework much more efficient."

"This Learning Community was a great way to learn and with two teachers who offer different perspectives but share one goal—our learning. I just loved it!"