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Upper Level Options for History, Ethics/Philosophy & Political Science - IrishJohn - 12-21-2012
This could help those majoring in history at TESC or those who need another UL humanities course. Right now a history major at TESC will exhaust their options for testing out with just CLEP and DSST and will need at least 3 more UL credits to meet the requirements. Here's something I found via NCCRS that could help for only $200/course! The format is very similar to Straighterline and does use ProctorU, which I hate, but could still be a viable option for some:
The Rechtschaffen Institute of Judaic Studies
Course Fees: $50/credit plus $50 for ProctorU exam (roughly $200/course total)
The History of Anti-Semitism in the United States (Jewish History 350)
Location: Jerusalem, Israel and other approved locations in the United States.
Length: Varies.
Dates: March 2012 â Present.
Objectives: Students will identify and explain the causes of anti-Semitism in the US from the Reconstruction era until the present; discuss significant anti-Semitic incidents and repercussions; identify and define various anti-Semitic movements and individuals; trace the growth of, and the obstacles leading to points of decline of, the Jewish influence in American politics; identify different political motivations for anti-Semitism and link their manifestations in the US with historical trends.
Instruction: Jewish History 350 is offered as a proficiency examination which includes an extensive study guide and required reading administered through The Rechtschaffen Institute of Judaic Studies. Topics include: Post-Civil War United States, historical background of Jews' relationship with his state, anti-Semitic patterns from Europe.
Credit recommendation: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in History or Political Science (3/12). NOTE: History 350 and PoliSci 350 are duplicative in content; credit should only be given for one.
Ethics of Communication I (Ethics 310/310 DL)
Location: Jerusalem, Israel and other approved locations in the United States
Length: Proficiency examination administered through The Rechtschaffen Institute of Judaic Studies.
Dates: October 2010 â Present.
Objectives: Students will be able to: demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the ethical and moral issues involved in communication; identify and discuss the sources, underpinnings, and conclusions that dictate ethical communication in interpersonal relationships; use their theoretical knowledge to assess types of language and situations to determine appropriate ethical responses for all involved parties.
Instruction: The Ethics 310 examination and distance learning course explore the ethical, philosophical, and practical issues involved in interpersonal communications. Topics include: libel; slander; rebuke; innuendo; the Biblical sources for ethical communication; the problem of listening to disparaging speech; repercussions for unethical speech; speaking about others in the workplace; speaking in front of a person; speaking behind a personâs back; and other topics. The distance learning course is delivered through a series of 40 video lectures.
Credit recommendation: Note: For the proficiency examination: in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Ethics or Philosophy (2/11) and for the distance learning course: in the upper division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Ethics or Philosophy (2/11).
Ethics of Communication II (Ethics 320)
Location: Jerusalem, Israel and other approved locations in the United States
Length: Proficiency examination administered through The Rechtschaffen Institute of Judaic Studies.
Dates: October 2010 â Present
Objectives: Students will be able to: demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the ethical and moral issues involved in communication; identify and discuss sources, conceptual underpinnings, and conclusions that dictate ethical communication in interpersonal relationships; use their theoretical knowledge to assess language and situations to determine the appropriate ethical response for all involved parties.
Instruction: The Ethics 320 examination is designed to assess studentsâ ability to express knowledge of ethical and philosophical issues involved in interpersonal communications. Topics include: gossip; white lies; libel; slander; rebuke; deprecating speech for positive purposes; quitting a job; and common situations.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Ethics or Philosophy (2/11).
Principles of Moral Development I (Philosophy 310/310 DL)
Location: Jerusalem, Israel and other approved locations in the United States
Length: Proficiency examination and distance learning course administered through The Rechtschaffen Institute of Judaic Studies.
Dates: October 2010 â Present.
Objectives: Students will be able to: express a comprehension of the Jewish principles related to the manâs duty in this world; describe various aspects of the virtues of vigilance, alacrity, and cleanliness; identify and discuss causes of their constraints and explain the method for acquiring them; clearly explain the philosophical concepts discussed and extrapolate and apply these ideas to other areas and reconstruct the proofs articulated in the text.
Instruction: The Philosophy 310 examination and 310 DL (distance learning) course examine problems facing mankind on an individual and collective level; discuss solutions offered by the Jewish system of moral development. Topics include: human nature; manâs potential; purpose of mankind; duty; individual and collective responsibility; theories and methods of moral development. The distance learning course will follow a series of 40 audio lectures.
Objectives: NOTE: For the proficiency examination: in the upper division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Ethics or Philosophy (2/11) and for the distance learning course: in the upper division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Ethics or Philosophy (2/11).
Principles of Moral Development II (Philosophy 320)
Location: Jerusalem, Israel and other approved locations in the United States
Length: Proficiency examination administered through The Rechtschaffen Institute of Judaic Studies.
Dates: October 2010 â Present.
Objectives: Students will be able to: explain the Jewish principles related to abstinence, purity, piety, humility, fear of sin, and holiness; identify and discuss the causes of their constraints and formulate methods used for acquiring them; clearly explain the philosophical concepts of morality; extrapolate and apply these concepts to other areas; and reconstruct the proofs articulated in the texts.
Instruction: The Philosophy 320 examination will assess studentsâ ability to express in-depth knowledge of the Jewish philosophy of moral development. Topics include asceticism; pleasure; compassion; purity; piety; the holy man; and humility.
Objectives: In the upper division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Ethics or Philosophy (2/11).
The Politics of Anti-Semitism in the United States (Political Science 350)
Location: Jerusalem, Israel and other approved locations in the United States
Length: Varies
Dates: March 2012 â Present.
Objectives: Students will identify and explain the causes of anti-Semitism in the US from the Reconstruction era until the present; discuss significant anti-Semitic incidents and repercussions; identify and define various anti-Semitic movements and individuals; trace the growth of, and the obstacles leading to points of decline of, the Jewish influence in American politics; identify different political motivations for anti-Semitism and link their manifestations in the US with historical trends.
Instruction: Political Science 350 is offered as a proficiency examination which includes an extensive study guide and required reading administered through The Rechtschaffen Institute of Judaic Studies. Topics include: Post-Civil War United States, historical background of Jews' relationship with his state, anti-Semitic patterns from Europe.
Credit recommendation: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in History or Political Science (3/12).
They also have courses that will satisfy any UL religion credits you need. You can find more about those on their website.
Upper Level Options for History, Ethics/Philosophy & Political Science - rebel100 - 12-21-2012
Great find...gonna bookmark this one. The UL Ethics would kill two birdes with one stone in any concentration at COSC (Ethics and UL)
Upper Level Options for History, Ethics/Philosophy & Political Science - GoodYellowDogs - 12-22-2012
Wow - this is great!
Upper Level Options for History, Ethics/Philosophy & Political Science - IrishJohn - 01-18-2013
I've added this to the Degree Forum Wiki for future reference.
Sources of Credit - Degree Forum Wiki
Upper Level Options for History, Ethics/Philosophy & Political Science - ryoder - 01-19-2013
That wiki is great.
Thanks IrishJohn. I like the anti-Semitism history course. We could all learn from that.
Upper Level Options for History, Ethics/Philosophy & Political Science - IrishJohn - 01-19-2013
ryoder Wrote:That wiki is great.
Thanks IrishJohn. I like the anti-Semitism history course. We could all learn from that.
Agreed on both points. I wish DF Wiki and this forum had been available years ago but c'est la vie...
At least we can help those looking for info now.
Upper Level Options for History, Ethics/Philosophy & Political Science - defscarlett - 02-01-2014
anyone know what courses these transfer in as at TESC?