2013ADVANCED COLLEGE

EXPERIENCE

Division of Adult andCommunity Education

www.ccp.edu/ace

215.751.8779

awexler@ccp.edu

Program Dates: July 8 – August 6, 2013

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PHILADELPHIA, PAPERMIT NO. 2216

1700 Spring Garden StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19130-3991www.ccp.edu

9th – 12th Grade Students: Sign Up for the ACE Program

Get a head start on college with Community College of Philadelphia’s summer ACE program. ACE, the Advanced College Experience, will provide you with an opportunity you will never forget! ACE provides college-level courses for highly motivated high school stu-dents going into 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grades as well as students pursuing a GED. We accept public, private, charter, archdiocesan and home-schooled students. Meeting students from diverse backgrounds, getting a jump on college with the possibility of earning college credits, exploring career interests and using your creative talents are some of the many reasons we think you should talk to your teach-ers, friends and family about registering for ACE.

The ACE program offers a cross-section of intensive courses and includes a full semester of course material from July 8 to August 6. Courses meet Monday through Thursday, three and one-half hours per day from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. with a limited number of sections also meeting from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. There is one ACE course offered online. Courses require hard work, dedication to the task, and most of all, a desire to learn new and exciting academic skills. You can take two ACE courses. However, please be aware that this is a lot of work.

Location

ACE courses are held at the College’s Main Campus, located at 1700 Spring Garden Street. The Main Campus is easy to reach by public transportation and by car.

Community College of Philadelphia

1700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Advanced College Experience (ACE)

Division of Adult and Community Education S3-03I215-751-8779 | awexler@ccp.edu Tuition

The full cost of a course is only $250.00, excluding books. Students may purchase their books at the College Bookstore. Please make your check or money order for $250.00 payable to Community College of Philadelphia. Cash cannot be accepted. Your application will not be processed without payment.

Entrance Requirements

Applicants for ACE must have:

motivation to participate

Classes fill quickly, so please apply early. If the class you have selected is full, you may be given the option of selecting another class. If you do not wish to make another selection, you will receive a full refund.

Call the ACE Office with questions at 215-751-8779, email awexler@ccp.edu or stop by Room S3-03I (Winnet Building, 3rd Floor, Room 3I)

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Acting

This course is for those interested in acting. Students will develop improvisation skills and create theatrical characters. This will be an active class in which students read and perform plays and scenes.Credits: 3Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Section 1) or 1 to 4:30 p.m. (Section 2) Choose only one sectionLocation: Main Campus

Introduction to Architecture, Design and Construction

LIMITED TO STUDENTS GOING INTO 10th, 11th AND 12th GRADES ONLYInterested in a career as an architect, con-struction manager or interior designer? This interactive, hands-on course will explore the design process from concept through construction. You will learn how the design and construction process work and result in new or rehabilitated building or interior space. The course will incorporate computer visualization supplemented with walking tours, visits to construction sites and meet-ings with architects, interior designers and construction managers.Credits: 3Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Location: Main Campus

Introduction to Law

This course is an introduction to our legal system, including the basics of civil and criminal law, sources of law and the creation of law. Film clips, courtroom visits and guest lecturers will provide you with a dynamic introduction to the constantly changing legal field. Students will also be exposed to the myriad of career opportunities available in the legal field.Credits: 3Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Location: Main CampusThere will be an extra fee for field trips.

Psychology

LIMITED TO STUDENTS GOING INTO 10th, 11th AND 12th GRADES ONLYThis course is a valuable introduction to the major theories of human behavior and development. Emphasis will be placed on

useful applications to everyday life. The course includes challenging reading and writing assignments.Credits: 3Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Location: Main Campus

Science, Technology and Society (STS)

Online OnlyTO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS COURSE, STU-DENTS MUST HAVE RECEIVED AN “A” OR “B” IN HIGH SCHOOL ALGEBRA II.This course will introduce students to the major disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics through an integrated approach using the Internet as a tool for information gathering. Students will gain a greater un-derstaning and appreciation of the subject matter, as well as the scientific method and application of technology.Credits: 4 Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.This course will be offfered through Distance Education. Students will take the course online and will not need to come to Main Campus for instruction.

Introduction to Video Production

This course focuses on the development of basic location film and video skills. Students are introduced to equipment through class-es, exercises, and individual and small group production. There is an emphasis on the nonfiction film format with some opportu-nity for narrative filmmaking. Preproduction and nonlinear computer-based editing with Adobe Premiere are explored in depth.Credits: 3Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Section 1) or 1 to 4:30 p.m. (Section 2) Choose only one sectionLocation: Main Campus

Introduction to Spanish

This course provides an introduction to the spoken and written Spanish language and to selected aspects of Hispanic cultures. This is for students who have had little or no previous Spanish.Credits: 3Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Location: Main Campus

Introduction to Japanese

This course provides an introduction to the basic spoken and written Japanese language to students who have little or no previous knowledge of it. The course will focus on developing students’ communication skills in modern Japanese, including writing, reading, listening and speaking in order for students to function using the language in a Japanese social environment. Students will also learn aspects of Japanese culture as-sociated with the use of the language.Credits: 3Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Location: Main Campus

Introduction to Computer Graphics

This course is designed to provide a basic introduction to the language, technology and artistic medium of computer graphics. The course is essentially offered in a studio/lab format with instruction and demonstra-tion preceding hands-on equipment use.Credits: 3Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Location: Main Campus

Introduction to Music Technology

This hands-on course teaches students how to create, edit and manipulate MIDI files in order to print publishable music, and to layer various tracks to create finished MIDI sequences for recording. Students will apply their compositional and editing skills using industry-standard computers, and digital au-dio hardware and software. They will learn how to properly connect various pieces of MIDI equipment, and how to set up for dif-ferent typical music applications. In addition to the hands-on curriculum, students will learn about the history of electronic music, analog synthesis and the progression of the technology, noticing how developments in the past are directly affecting the technol-ogy of today and the future.Credits: 3Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Section 1) or 1 to 4:30 p.m. (Section 2) Choose only one sectionLocation: Main Campus

ACE Course Descriptions

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Foundations of Early Childhood Education

This course provides an introduction to the history, theories and philosophies affect-ing early childhood education in the 21st century. Curriculum models and inclusionary practices from infancy through fourth grade are investigated. The importance of social, economic and cultural diversity is explored for its implications on learning and teach-ing. Current trends and the future of early childhood education are discussed. Ethical and professional responsibilities of educators are addressed.Credits: 3Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Location: Main Campus

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

To be eligible for this course, students need to be able to demonstrate basic computer skills. This course is part of an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree program, academic or proficiency certificate program. GIS 101 will introduce students to digital map making. Digital maps are used in many fields today from marketing to criminal jus-tice. The GIS field was ranked as one of the top 100 fields in 2010. Students will learn tools and techniques of GIS through the operation of the widely-used GIS software, titled ArcGIS. Emphasis is placed on using the software to provide students with both the skills and a conceptual base on which they can further build their expertise in GIS. Through both lectures, guest speakers and in-class lab sessions, students will begin ex-ploring and analyzing geographic data and GIS trends. The lecture sessions will explain

the conceptual elements. Guest speakers will give the students an idea of how GIS is used in various industries, while the lab ex-ercises will provide technical hands-on train-ing to reinforce the concepts learned in the lecture. Students who take three GIS courses can earn a proficiency certificate in GIS.Credits: 3Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Location: Main Campus

Fire Prevention and Protection

This course is part of the Fire Science pro-gram that prepares high school students in becoming firefighters or enter the expand-ing field of field of fire protection. Students will be introduced to career opportunities in both the public and private sector as they gain a greater understanding of fire and life safety principles and practices. The course will focus on the history and current think-ing and application of fire protection as a system of highly trained people, operational procedures and advanced technologies in fire detection and suppression. The course is a stepping stone towards the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Fire Science. The program has an articulation agreement with Holy Family University for students desiring to continue study leading to a baccalaureate degree which guarantees students junior standing.Credits: 3Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Location: Main Campus

Environmental Science

This course is an introduction to the many serious environmental problems facing the world today, the extent and causes of these problems and the kinds of solutions being proposed. Topics include ecological systems, population, land management, hunger and food production, energy supplies, waste management and environmental pollution. The course is organized around the theme of our relationship to the environment. Credits: 3Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Location: Main Campus

Introduction to Business

This course introduces students to business activity and its role in the free enterprise system. The course gives an overview of economic systems, e-commerce, forms of business ownership, issues of ethical and social responsibility, global business, small business ownership, principles of manage-ment, marketing, information technology and systems, accounting, finance and business law.Credits: 3Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Location: Main Campus

Survey of Justice

This course covers the history, develop-ment and philosophy of criminal justice in a democratic society, including an introduction to agencies involved in the administration of criminal justice, career orientation and constitutional limitations of criminal justice.Credits: 3Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Location: Main Campus