Eastwick College
Overview
Eastwick College, an NCCRS member organization since May 2022, mission is to prepare students for meaningful careers in a supportive environment that embraces diversity and promotes lifelong learning. Eastwick College’s programs provide students with the skills and knowledge to meet the needs of employers and the community. To this end, Eastwick College upholds the following institutional goals:
- To offer relevant programs that meet the demands of the workplace.
- To foster student engagement and success through excellence in teaching and a focus on student services.
- To maintain facilities and technological resources that create a stimulating learning environment and support the college mission.
- To establish and maintain relationships with communities of interest to further the mission of the college and seek additional opportunities for our students and alumni.
- To develop and expand the student's foundation in the following areas of general education: critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, information literacy, verbal communication, and written communication.
Non-degree programs range from 6 to 27 months of practical, intensive training delivered with an emphasis on personal attention. Degree programs add a strong foundation in general education and range from 15 to 51 months. Eastwick College offers the following degree programs:
- AAS in Business; AAS in Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography; AAS in Electronics and Computer Technology; AAS in Funeral Service; AAS in Health Science; AAS in Health Science (Health Information Technology Concentration); AAS in Nursing; AAS in Occupational Therapy Assistant; AAS in Surgical Technology; BS in Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography; and a BS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Eastwick College offers the following certificate and diploma programs:
- Bilingual Licensed Practical Nursing; Business Administration with Computerized Accounting/Bookkeeping; Business Operations and Accounting; Electronics and Computer Technology; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology; Licensed Practical Nursing; Medical Assisting; Medical Billing and Coding; Patient Care Technician
Source of Official Student Records
Titles of all evaluated learning experiences
Course Categories
Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences
Business - Eastwick College
54 hours (12 Weeks)
August 2019 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: demonstrate a conceptual understanding of human resource management with particular emphasis on employee relations management, employment law, recruiting and training, and developing management skills in employees; compose a research paper on a human resource topic and present the paper to the class; demonstrate a conceptual understanding of the chapters by writing a case study.
Major topics include: Lecture; discussions; textbook chapter reading; case study completed from each chapter; research paper and oral presentation; final exam and midterm.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Human Resources Management or Business (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established by ACE, visit the ACE National Guide.
Computer Science/Technologies - Eastwick College
36 hours (12 weeks).
December 2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: deploy a Microsoft Windows Server, implement Microsoft network infrastructure, analyze and deploy remote storage, printers and connections, and configure secured networks and servers.
Laboratory projects associated with CT203T are presented to confirm and reinforce theory. Lab assignments for this course include learning how to plan, install, and configure Windows Server. Students also learn through hands on activities how to configure key services, such as file and folder services, printing, data storage, network services, and remote access. Experiments in remote connections, advanced network devices, such as router and firewall will be completed. Outside preparation includes reviewing notes, and assigned readings
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Network Administration, System Administration, or Cybersecurity (5/22).NO TE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE National Guide.
48 hours (12 weeks).
December 2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to understand the various shared models and the benefits of using cloud services, deploy Azure services with various components, resources, tools, and security features, describe methods for planning and managing costs and service life-cycle, understand fiber optics and make connections of fiber optic.
This course includes high-level concepts that apply across all of Azure to important concepts that are specific to a particular Azure service. Topics include core Azure services, Azure architecture components, available resources, core solutions, and management tools on Azure. Also covers general security, network security features, identity, governance, privacy, and compliance features. Students will work with Azure basic services, management tools, network security, authentication, authorization. This course also introduces to cloud concepts, like sharing responsibility, cloud services, different cloud computing models. This course examines Azure pricing, service level agreement, and service life-cycle. Instruction on fiber optics is also included. Outside preparation includes: class preparation, reviewing notes, answering chapter exercises, studying for exams and assigned readings. Prerequisite: Basic Electronics Theory ET101T, Basic Electronics Laboratory ET101L.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 1 semester hours in Information Technology, Network Technology, Cyber Security, or System Administration (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE National Guide.
48 hours (12 weeks).
December 2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will gain a complete, step-by-step approach for learning the fundamentals of administration of Microsoft Azure services. This course maps fully to Microsoft Azure Cloud Fundamentals, AZ-900 Exam objectives and Fiber Optic Association’s Certified Fiber Optic Technician, CFOT Exam objectives. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Understand the various shared models and the benefits of using cloud services, Deploy Azure services with various components, resources, tools, and security features, Describe methods for planning and managing costs and service life-cycle, Understand fiber optics and make connections of fiber optic.
This course includes high-level concepts that apply across all of Azure to important concepts that are specific to a particular Azure service. Topics include core Azure services, Azure architecture components, available resources, core solutions, and management tools on Azure. Also covers general security, network security features, identity, governance, privacy, and compliance features. Students will work with Azure basic services, management tools, network security, authentication, authorization. This course also introduces to cloud concepts, like sharing responsibility, cloud services, different cloud computing models. This course examines Azure pricing, service level agreement, and service life-cycle. Instruction on fiber optics is also included. Outside preparation includes: class preparation, reviewing notes, answering chapter exercises, studying for exams and assigned readings. Prerequisite: Basic Electronics Theory ET101T, Basic Electronics Laboratory ET101L.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Information Technology, Network Technology, Cyber Security, or System Administration (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE National Guide.
96 hours (12 weeks).
December 2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: properly build a computer system; install, configure, and maintain Windows; have an extensive knowledge of processor history and types of processors; describe historical and conceptual theories on each individual component; use the proper field terminology to discuss how the components work.
This course includes laboratory projects associated with CT101 – PC Technology I. Students will gain the experience needed to build, set up, configure and repair PCs. Students will assemble a computer system with emphasis on installing memory, microprocessors, drives, as well as I/O devices and other peripherals. Outside preparation includes: class preparation, reviewing notes, and assigned readings. Prerequisite: Basic Electronics Theory ET101T, Basic Electronics Laboratory ET101L.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 1 semester hours in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Informatics, Network Technology, Web Design and Liberal Arts elective (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established by ACE, visit the ACE National Guide.
54 hours (12 weeks)
December 2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: gain a complete, step-by-step approach for learning the fundamentals of supporting and troubleshooting computer hardware and software. This course maps fully to CompTIA’s latest A+ 220-1001 exam objectives: properly build a computer system; install, configure, and maintain Windows; have an extensive knowledge of processor history and types of processors used; know both historical and conceptual theories on each individual component; learn the proper field terminology in order to discuss how the components work.
This course includes an introduction to computer system architecture. Microprocessors, power supplies, random-access memory, read-only memory, basic input/output software, CMOS, motherboards, video cards, sound cards, removable media and storage devices will be examined. Outside preparation includes: class preparation, reviewing notes, answering chapter exercises, studying for exams and assigned readings. Prerequisite: Basic Electronics Theory ET101T, Basic Electronics Laboratory ET101L
This course includes an introduction to computer system architecture, Microprocessors, power supplies, random-access memory, read-only memory, basic input/output software, CMOS, motherboards, video cards, sound cards, removable media and storage devices will be examined. Outside preparation includes: class preparation, reviewing notes, answering chapter exercises, studying for exams and assigned readings. Prerequisite: Basic Electronics Theory ET101T, Basic Electronics Laboratory ET101L.NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established by ACE, visit the ACE National Guide.
96 hours (12 weeks).
December 2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Install, upgrade, and maintain a Windows operating system. Know historical and conceptual theories on software, local area networks, and the Internet. Troubleshoot and optimize PC. Manage printers, portable computer and mobile devices. Familiar Virtualization, different OS, and scripts.
This course includes laboratory projects associated with CT201 – PC Technology II. This course includes an introduction to operating system software, local area networks, application software, and the Internet. Topics include command line interface, Printers, mobile devices, Linux, MACOS, Virtualization, security, back-ups and troubleshooting methodology. Outside preparation includes: class preparation, reviewing notes, answering chapter exercises, studying for exams and assigned readings. Prerequisite: Basic Electronics Theory ET101T, Basic Electronics Laboratory ET101L.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Informatics, Network Technology, Web Design and Liberal Arts elective (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE National Guide.
48 hours (12 weeks).
December 2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be gain a complete, step-by-step approach for learning the fundamentals of supporting and troubleshooting computer hardware and software. This course maps fully to CompTIA’s latest A+ 220-1002 exam objectives. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Install, upgrade, and maintain a Windows operating system. Know historical and conceptual theories on software, local area networks, and the Internet. Troubleshoot and optimize PC. Manage printers, portable computer and mobile devices. Familiar Virtualization, different OS, and scripts.
This course includes an introduction to operating system software, local area networks, application software, and the Internet. Topics include command line interface, Printers, mobile devices, Linux, MACOS, Virtualization, security, back-ups and troubleshooting methodology. Outside preparation includes: class preparation, reviewing notes, answering chapter exercises, studying for exams and assigned readings. Prerequisite: Basic Electronics Theory ET101T, Basic Electronics Laboratory ET101L.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Informatics, Network Technology, Web Design and Liberal Arts elective (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE National Guide.
English/Communications/Writing - Eastwick College
54 hours. (12 weeks)
August, 2019 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: Produce correctly formatted professional documents; Illustrate writing with accuracy and correctness; Demonstrate the structural relationship of a sentence so that correct grammar usage and mechanics are applied with reference to their career goals; Practice the tools for effective and accurate business communications; Illustrate the structure of the English language; Demonstrate the types and uses of professional writing formats required and commonly used; Produce practical applications of the various writing formats taught through oral presentation and written assignments; Reproduce the elements of a five-paragraph essay; and Identify outlining techniques for essay writing.
Major topics include: This course is designed to teach students structural relationships in order to assure accuracy and correctness in written expression. Students produce a variety of essays and written communications, including those related to professional careers. Correct grammar, usage, and mechanics are emphasized. Students learn to use the fundamentals of research and the basic techniques of APA documentation. Outside preparation time includes writing paragraphs, short essays, and opinion papers.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in English, Communication, College Composition I, or Writing (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE National Guide.
54 hours (12 weeks).
August 2019 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: Produce correctly formatted professional documents; Illustrate writing with accuracy and correctness; Demonstrate the structural relationship of a sentence so that correct grammar usage and mechanics are applied with reference to their career goals; Practice the tools for effective and accurate business communications; Illustrate the structure of the English language; Demonstrate the types and uses of professional writing formats required and commonly used in writing a research paper; Produce practical applications of the various writing formats taught through oral presentation and written assignments; Reproduce the elements of a five-paragraph essay; and Identify outlining techniques for essay writing.
This course emphasizes the fundamentals of writing and the application of critical thinking skills. Analysis and interpretation lead to the writing of documents using the cause and effect, persuasive, and argumentative modes. Structural relationships and correctness of grammar, usage, and mechanics are emphasized as they pertain to careers, professional writing, and research. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of research and the basic techniques of APA documentation. Outside preparation includes completion of workbook assignments, essays, and a research paper. Prerequisite: E101
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in English, English Composition II, or Creative Writing (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE National Guide.
54 hours (12 weeks).
August 2019 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Communicate and write with accuracy and correctness; Emphasize the structural relationship of a sentence so that correct grammar usage and mechanics are applied with reference to the students’ career goals; Demonstrate effective and accurate verbal and written communication skills; Utilize effective research skills ;Illustrate the structure of the English language; Apply critical thinking strategies to communicate appropriately in given situations; Produce practical applications of the various writing formats taught through oral presentation and written assignments.
Major topics include: fundamental aspects of communication, including theory, perception, verbal and nonverbal communication, and listening. These principles are applied to communication with individuals, small groups and the public.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Communication or Communication Studies (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE National Guide.
24 hours (12 Weeks).
August 2019 – Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: define the meaning of technical communication and profiling audiences; describe the communication process; apply a variety of technical communication styles; prepare research, orientated documents and design pages; create visual aids for written communication and presentation; plan and compose a proper set of written instructions; develop and critique informal reports and professional emails; develop and critique a formal report; plan, deliver, and critique a full-length oral presentation; analyze, compose, and critique a series of job application materials; and employ the concepts of the course material gained by participating in and attending all classes.
Major topics include: Written assignments; oral presentation; participation exercises; textbook reading; lecture. Prerequisite: E201
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Technical Writing, Business Writing, English, or Business and Technology (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE National Guide.
Science - Eastwick College
72 hours and an additional 24 hours lab.
August 2019 - Present.
Explain the fundamental anatomical and physiological concepts related to cells, tissues, membranes, the musculoskeletal system, blood and lymph, and the respiratory system; Distinguish between the different types of cell transport (osmosis, diffusion and active transport) and different types of solutions, such as hypertonic, hypotonic and isotonic concentrations; Explain the fundamental biological and physiological concepts that relate to the structure and function of the various body systems covered, such as the structure and function of the skeletal muscles, the types of blood cells and the organs that correlate to the respiratory system; List the various tests and studies that are utilized to evaluate relevant body systems, such as x-rays to evaluate the skeleton and identify fractures, skin biopsy to evaluate skin lesions, or pulmonary function tests used to diagnose various respiratory diseases; Discuss the common diseases associated with each system, including the prognosis and treatments that are associated with deviations from normal structure and function; Use scientific analysis to complete laboratory experiments and quantify the results at the conclusion of the experiments.
Major topics include: An introduction to the basic principles of human anatomy and physiology that emphasizes some common diseases in relation to the various body systems. The topics covered include an understanding of cells, tissues, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, blood, lymphatic, and respiratory systems. Outside preparation activities include completion of written chapter assignments and online activities using Connect ™.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Anatomy and Physiology I (distributed as 3 semester hours didactic and 1 semester hour clinical lab) (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established by ACE, visit the ACE National Guide
72 hours and an additional 24 hours laboratory (12 weeks).
August 2019 - Present.
Explain the fundamental anatomical and physiological concepts related to the body system covered such as the digestive tract, the urinary system and the nervous system; Distinguish between the different types of physiological and anatomical functions that are carried out by each body system; such as cardiac blood flow, digestive processes and hormone actions, the depolarization/repolarization of the neurons, filtration at the level of the nephron, and the process of the menstrual cycle in the female reproductive system; Describe the basic structures of the organs which make up the systems covered in the unit; such as the GI tract, kidney, heart, pituitary gland and reproductive organs; Demonstrate an understanding of how specific enzymes, hormones, and neurotransmitters influence the body to maintain homeostasis; List the various tests and studies that are utilized to evaluate relevant body systems; such as urinalysis to diagnose urinary tract infections, MRI to view the central nervous system, or cardiac EKG to evaluate arrhythmias; Use scientific analysis to complete laboratory experiments and quantify the results at the conclusion of the experiments.
Major topics include: This course is an introduction to the basic principles of human anatomy and physiology that emphasizes some common diseases in relation to the various body systems. The topics covered include an understanding of digestive, urinary, cardiovascular, nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Outside preparation activities include completion of written chapter assignments and online activities using Connect™. Prerequisite: BIO101 Anatomy and Physiology I.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Anatomy and Physiology II (distributed as 3 semester hours didactic and 1 semester hour clinical lab) (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE National Guide.
2 hours’ lecture per week. (12 weeks)
August 2014 - Present
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to:
- Analyze the court system.
- Identify the different types of legal entities and types of managed care delivery systems.
- Describe the importance of understanding basic employment, discrimination, and harassment laws when hiring, promoting, and terminating employees.
- Differentiate between federal and state law and parties to a lawsuit.
- Identify behavior that is classified as criminal and differentiate criminal and civil causes of action.
- Explain the elements necessary to make a contract and how express and implied contracts are formed.
- Distinguish between a cause of action for negligence and one for malpractice and list the elements of each. Analyze the phases of a malpractice trial.
- Define the importance of health record credibility and who owns the medical record.
- Distinguish between law, morals, ethics, and etiquette.
- Distinguish between privacy, confidentiality, and privileged communication.
- Identify some of the problems faced by medical professionals allocating resources and doing medical research and experimentation.
- Recognize the impact of expanding technology on ethical questions involving birth and the beginning of life.
- Articulate the need for a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order from the patient’s perspective.
- Develop the student’s ability to recognize various legal issues facing the medical facility.
- Improving the student’s critical thinking skills
Major topics include: This course examines the legal relationship between the employer and employee, patient relationships, and legalities as they pertain to the medical profession. Outside preparation includes completion of end-of-chapter activities in textbook and assigned worksheets.
36 hours (12 Weeks)
December 2019 – Present
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: practice communicating clearly with medical/health care professionals; thinking skills in learning, conducting applied research, and defining and solving problems; accurately recognize and pronounce medical terms; analyze and understand medical terms through prefixes, suffixes, and word roots; relate medical terms to the structure and function of the human body; correctly recognize and use medical terms in a variety of situations, such as case studies, medical charts, laboratory reports, professional journals and communicating with medical professionals and clients.
Major topics include: Textbook readings; assignments, exams, lecture using audio and visual with emphasis on pronouncing, spelling and defining medical terms.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 2 semester hours in in Allied Health, Medical Assisting, Medical Terminology, or Health Education (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE National Guide.
36 hours (12 Weeks)
December 2019 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: practice communicating clearly with medical/health care professionals; apply critical thinking skills in learning, conducting applied research, and defining and solving problems; accurately recognize and pronounce medical terms; perform, spell and define medical terms; analyze and understand medical terms through prefixes, suffixes and word roots; relate medical terms to the structure and function of the human body; correctly recognize and use medical terms in a variety of situations, such as case studies, medical charts, laboratory reports, professional journals, and communicating with medical professionals and clients.
Major topics include: Textbook readings; lecture, audio and visual Powerpoints, assignments; exams; emphasis on pronouncing; spelling, and defining medical terms. Prerequisite: M 159
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Allied Health, Medical Assisting, Medical Terminology, or Health Education (5/22).
72 hours (12 Weeks).
August 2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: Explain the general overview of microbiology; define microbiology and microorganisms; recognize historical scientist and their contributions; identify culture media and bacterial growth in a laboratory setting; describe the structure of prokaryotic cells: the bacteria and archaea; discuss the evolutionary history of eukaryotic cells; compare and contrast the main difference between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells, describe the unique characteristics of viruses and the importance of how viruses impact human health; distinguish the difference between organisms as they relate to human disease and treatments; use scientific and qualitative reasoning to confirm and/or argue laboratory exercise results; explain basic microscopic and proper lab procedures; critically analyze laboratory experiments and correlate the results with the lecture component of the course; such as the shapes of bacteria, gram stain, results, and the spread of disease through the epidemic simulation exercise.
Major topics include: use of the microscope; lab sessions inclusive of gram staining; ELISA lab; instructional mode is inclusive of lecture, lab, distribution of handouts and PowerPoints, exams of theoretical knowledge and exams on laboratory practicals; textbook assignments; diagram identification.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Microbiology (5/22). NOTE: NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established by ACE, visit the ACE National Guide
36 hours (12 Weeks)
May 2017 – Present
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: distinguish the difference between normal anatomies and be able to recognize possible pathologies on an echocardiograph study; identify and describe cardiovascular anatomy, coronary arteries, veins, normal heart sounds, murmurs, and blood flow through the heart and its relationship to the electrocardiogram; recognize and identify cardiovascular pathophysiology including congenital and acquire disease states such as value disease, cardiomyopathy, and the most common types of congenital heart disease; explain coronary artery disease, ischemic myocardial conditions, and some common treatments such as coronary bypass graft, angioplasty and medication therapy.
Major topics include: Textbook readings; Powerpoints, exams, quiz; videos; dissection and instructor prepared workbook. Prerequisite: BIO 101, BIO 201
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Sonographic Anatomy and Physiology (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE National Guide.
