Continuing Education + Workforce Development Courses

An introduction to the Italian language and Italian-speaking cultures with emphasis on the development of the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing in order to prepare students for successful entry into the target language. This is a beginning course for students who have had very limited or no prior study of this language. … Continue reading “Elementary Italian I*”

A continuation of Elementary German I, this course builds upon previous introduction to the German language and German-speaking cultures with a continued emphasis on the development of the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This is the second part to the beginning sequence for students who have had some prior study of this … Continue reading “Elementary German II*”

An introduction to the German language and German-speaking cultures with emphasis on development of the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing in order to prepare students for successful entry into the target language. This beginning course for students who have had very limited or no prior study to this language. This class has … Continue reading “Elementary German I*”

A continuation of Elementary French I, this course builds upon previous introduction to the French language and French-speaking cultures with a continued emphasis on the development of the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This is the second part to the beginning sequence for students who have had some prior study of this … Continue reading “Elementary French II*”

An introduction to the French language and French-speaking cultures with emphasis on the development of the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing in order to prepare students for successful entry into the target language. This is a beginning course for students who have had very limited or no prior study of this language. … Continue reading “Elementary French I*”

This course is a performance ensemble in which students will study and perform choral repertoire representing a variety of styles and historical periods, from the renaissance to the postmodern age. In addition to regular rehearsals, students will participate in at least one performance each semester. This course exposes students to a hands-on quality experience in … Continue reading “Chorale Ensemble* – (Copy)”

An introductory course with an emphasis on hand building and an introduction to basic throwing. In hand building the focus will be on pinch, coil and slab methods. In throwing, cylindrical forms will be explored. Instruction in glaze application and composition will be covered.

Applies engineering and technological principles to the design of residential and light commercial structures. Students will create architectural drawings and three-dimensional models using AutoCAD software.

This course introduces students to a 3D parametric computer aided design platform where students gain operational and productivity knowledge using industry-common parametric software.  Class meets Monday online, Wednesday on campus.

This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of architectural planning, design, and drawing production. Topics include: drawing layouts, floor plan development, elevation views, renderings, material specifications, and building code requirements.