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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
religions; indigenous religions; Mesoamerican religions;
Judaism; Christianity; Islam; new religious movements.
RLST 111 RELIGIONS OF SOUTH AND EAST ASIA
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU,UC. (No
prerequisite. Recommended preparation: ENGL 50 or
eligibility for ENGL 101.0.)
Survey of the history, beliefs, and practices of the major
religions of East and South Asia: Hinduism, Buddhism,
Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto.
Discussion of modern challenges to traditional religion
and the emergence of new religious movements
inspired by Asian traditions.
RLST 113 RELIGION AND SOCIETY
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU. (No prerequisite.
Recommended preparation: ENGL 50 or eligibility for
ENGL 101.0 is recommended.)
Study of the interaction between social forces and
religious belief and practice, with an emphasis on
contemporary American social and religious life. Special
topics include the social aspects of evangelical religion,
the interaction of religion and politics, the relation
between religion and gender, and the impact of
globalization.
RLST 115 RELIGION IN AMERICA
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No
prerequisite. Recommended preparation: Eligibility for
ENGL 101.0)
Historical study of religion in America, including both its
diversity and unifying factors. Major topics include
Native American religion, Judaism, Roman Catholicism,
Protestantism Christianity, African-American religion,
American sects, metaphysical and occult religions,
Asian religions, and religious dimension of public life,
politics, and popular culture.
RLST 117 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No
prerequisite. Recommended preparation: Eligibility for
ENGL 101.0 or ENGL 50.) See cross listing for PHIL
117.
Introduction to major topics in the philosophy of religion:
the existence and nature of God, the nature and
possibility of religious knowledge, the meaning of
religious language, and concepts of immortality and
human destiny. Special attention is given to conflicts
between religion and science, competing claims for
religious truth, the feminist critique of traditional religion,
and the relevance of religion to social ethics.
RLST 207 INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL THINKING
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU,UC. (Prerequisite:
ENGL 101.0 or ENGL H101)
Study and practice in critical thinking and advanced
English composition: analysis, evaluation, and
formulation of arguments; critical study of texts; and
composition of critical essays. Application of critical
thinking and writing skills to topics in the areas of values
and religion. See cross listing for PHIL 207.
RLST 128 SPECIAL TOPICS
See Special Topics listing (Variable units). CSU, UC.
RLST 129 INDEPENDENT STUDY
See Independent Study listing (1-3 units). CSU
RESPIRATORY THERAPY
Respiratory therapy is an allied health profession
specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of
patients suffering from cardiopulmonary disease.
The program provides didactic instruction and
supervised clinical practice in Inland Empire hospitals.
Graduates of the VVC Respiratory Therapy Program, as
a result of the education and training they receive, pass
the state licensing and national registry exams at a rate
much greater than the national average. The Victor
Valley College Respiratory Therapy Program is
accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for
Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com), 1248 Harwood
Road, Bedford, TX 76021-4244, (817) 283-2835.
Separate application must be made to the Respiratory
Therapy Program. Seating is limited to a maximum of
twenty-five students per class.
Applications are available from the Program Director,
Allied Health, or from the Counseling Department.
Career Opportunities
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Critical Care Specialist
Diagnostic Testing Specialist
Education
Home Care
Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Research
Faculty
Full Time
Traci Marin
Sandra Cegielski
Degrees and Certificates Awarded
Associate in Science, Respiratory Therapy
Respiratory Therapy Certificate
RELIGIOUS STUDIES • RESPIRATORY THERAPY
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