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• MTPY 103: Advanced Massage Therapy, Theory, Techniques and Practice

  5.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  The study of advanced massage techniques utilizing chair, table, alternate positions, and procedures preparing the student for entry level practice as a massage therapist. Information concerning professional issues and contemporary practice techniques of massage therapy will be discussed with emphasis on various practice settings for massage therapy in the community. Major concerns and trends of the profession will be presented and include ethics, licensure, personal safety, client safety, and continuing education. Knowledge and skills essential in developing and marketing a massage practice, preparing a budget, a business plan, reimbursement, quality assurance, and job readiness topics will be covered.
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• MUSC 101: Introduction to Music

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course is a study of the elements of music; the history and development of music and musical instruments; the international character of music and the contributions of nations and ethnic groups to the literature of music; and selections from the vast literature of musical compositions for soloists, choruses, and small and large instrumental ensembles.
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• MUSC 110: Music Theory

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  Music Theory is an elementary music theory course which addresses its basic elements. It prepares the beginner for more advanced work and enables the student with some experience to review the fundamentals of music theory. An ability to read notation is recommended.
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• MUSC 114: Choral Ensemble

  1.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  Choral Ensemble affords students the opportunity to sing major and minor choral works of high quality with a community choral ensemble. Music may include works from various time periods as well as works in foreign languages, and will afford opportunity to read music. Choral ensemble performances will expose students to a variety of concert styles and interaction with community members. Rehearsals and performances are usually held off campus.
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• NPHS 101: Orientation to Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course provides a broad overview of homeland security and homeland defense undertaken in the United States since 9/11. An accepted body of knowledge required of the homeland security professional is outlined. Key topics include: the enemy mindset, the key players at the federal, state, and local level, and the homeland security policies and procedures enacted since 9/11.
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• NPHS 102: Perspectives on Terrorism

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course is an in-depth examination behind the criminology of terrorism. The typologies of terrorism, tactics of terrorism, terroristic profiles, and basic organizational structures of terrorist groups will be explored. Historical and modern day terrorism throughout the world will also be investigated along with the study of religion and cultural conflict as it relates to terrorism.
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• NPHS 103: Introduction to Physical Security and Deterrents to Terrorism

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course focuses on the development and implementation of a Vulnerability Assessment (VA) program. Students will investigate the role of (VA) in the Risk Assessment Process (RAP), and learn how it supports the development of the Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) and the Site Physical Security Program (SPSP). The Criticality, Accessibility, Recuperability, Vulnerability, Effect, and Recognizability (CARVER) System, a step-by-step VA approach will also be evaluated. In addition, the student will apply research methodology for gathering information, conducting investigations, conducting interviews and briefings with the clients. Other course topics include: facility idiosyncrasies, physical and cyber security, credibility and nuisance tests, personnel access, traffic control and other mitigation measures.
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• NPHS 104: Federal Homeland Security Grant Writing

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course provides the skills necessary for writing winning grant proposals for federal homeland security grants. Complex grant writing issues, specifically to garner federal and state emergency and homeland security monies, will be addressed by offering participants practical, real-world solutions to their grant writing challenges.
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• NPHS 105: Introduction to Cyber Security

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course introduces the dynamic information of security covering a broad range of areas including hacker and personal information protection along with up-to-the-minute developments in information security networks. Other areas of study include ethical, legal, and moral issues; industry and vendor-specific certifications; encryption and decryption, methods and protocols; and the security system design life cycle.
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• NPHS 201: Continuity of Operation Planning with COOP Exercise

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course integrates the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Online Class - IS 547 Introduction to Continuity of Operations (COOP) providing a working knowledge of COOP. Topics include an overview of the following areas: essential functions, delegation of authority, succession planning, alternate facilities, interoperable communications, vital records, tools, directives and databases, and human capital. Training in existing templates and models that may be used in developing and maintaining a COOP will also be explored, culminating in a COOP plan for a local business or government entity. Certification is available through FEMA.
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