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As a pathway to paraeducator certification, paraeducators may complete a portfolio demonstrating the knowledge and skills competencies in the areas of math, reading, and writing, and the ability to assist in math, reading, and writing instruction. This course guides students in the preparation and completion of the required portfolio evidence through participation in a series of seminars and completing evidence to be presented in a final portfolio.

Analyzes the social construction of difference with a focus on gender and examines conditions and institutions involved with dynamics of power and privilege in contemporary society in the U.S. Oppression, social justice, diversity, culture, and problems of system inequality are studied with attention given to identity, discrimination, and social change. Students will become familiar with social group layers that interact with gender, including class, dis/ability, age, appearance, weight, religion, race, and ethnicity. Development of critical thinking skills related to such categories of difference will be studied with an eye both to the larger culture and to individual’s personal lives.

Reviews introductory algebra concepts such as solving systems of linear equations and factoring and covers intermediate algebra topics including compound and absolute value inequalities; systems of linear inequalities; quadratic and higher order functions and equations; graphing; composition and transformations of functions; rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions and equations; and applications of each topic. A TI 84 graphing calculator is required.

An introduction to the field of dentistry and dental hygiene. Other topics include study strategies, dental office basics, basic dental terminology, introduction to evidence-based research writing, tooth designation systems, tooth development and eruption, prevention strategies for the dental hygienist, ethics in dental hygiene, and infection control.

Provides the dental hygiene student with an introduction to periodontics. The periodontium is presented in health and in disease histologically and clinically. Etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and phase I therapy are discussed. Discussions are coordinated with experience in a clinical setting

Expands the student’s clinical development and knowledge of current periodontal therapies. Advanced principles of periodontology for the dental hygienist covers concepts including the role of the dental hygienist in identifying appropriate surgical modalities for treatment of periodontal diseases and providing post-surgical specialized periodontal maintenance care. Discussions are coordinated with experience in a clinical setting.

A study of the etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal disease from a histological and clinical perspective. Emphasis is placed on the dental hygiene practitioner's role in clinical assessment and recognition of the pathological periodontal changes, and the response of the diseased tissues to therapy. Discussions are coordinated with experience in a laboratory and clinical setting.

This is a capstone course engages students in individually supervised employment within an area relating to their program, requiring applications of theory and principles and skills acquired from the program in a real-world working environment. Periodic conferences between the site supervisor and NHTI internship coordinators are scheduled to monitor and evaluate student progress. Students also submit documentation of their tasks. This course is limited to seniors and requires the approval of the program coordinator.