Continuing Education + Workforce Development Courses

Abs and Lower Body will target your core using both cardiovascular and muscle building exercises. This class will incorporate the use of a variety of equipment including steps, bands, and BOSUs (Balance Trainers). You will be challenged with functional moves including squats, lunges and planks using your own body weight to give you a strong … Continue reading “Abs and Lower Body*”

The objective of this course is to give the student a basic understanding of Computer Aided Drafting using the latest version of AutoCAD. The student will learn drafting fundamentals for engineering through projects from various technical disciplines. Topics include drawing setup, text, dimensioning, layering systems, blocks, printing and plotting, orthographic and isometric, and section views … Continue reading “2D CAD (AutoCAD)*”

A continuation of Elementary Japanese I, this course builds upon previous introduction to the Japanese language and Japanese-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 Japanese II*”

The course offers beginner and Intermediate students the chance to develop their drawing skills with pencils. Fundamentals of drawing a stilllife and composition will be explained. Techniques will be demonstrated in light and shade, for the drawing to becomes three dimensionally.  Also, students will learn how to see and draw values in a landscape. Drawing … Continue reading “The Art of Drawing and Seeing Values”

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program is a short-term training program that provides students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide emergency patient care and ambulance transportation to sick and injured patients in route to the hospital.  Topics include patient assessment, cardiac arrest management, airway management, patient immobilization, diabetic emergencies, strokes, and seizures.  … Continue reading “Emergency Medical Technician”

The development and historical context of visual art from the beginnings of the trans-Atlantic slave trade (c.1500) to the 21st century. Exploration of artifacts and historic sites as documents of past economic, political, religious and social developments and well as of cultural exchange. Museum visits strongly encouraged.

The development and historical context of visual art from the prehistoric period through the inception of the early modern period (c.1500). Exploration of artifacts and historic sites as documents of past economic, political, religious and social developments and well as of cultural exchange. Museum visits strongly encouraged.

This course teaches the art of crafting unique seasonal decor and personalized gifts such as ornaments and jewelry. Through hands-on instruction in fundamental wire wrapping techniques, you will learn how to shape wire and make intricate components to complete 4-5 projects, including festive earrings, pendants, bracelets and decorative ornaments. Required tools and materials: Pliers (Round-nose … Continue reading “Design & Create Your Own Holiday Jewelry, Gifts & Decorations”

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 focuses on increasing students’ present fitness levels through functional fitness. Participation in this course may lead to increased energy, mental clarity, and health as a part of one’s lifestyle. It will also teach students to recognize proper form and technique. This course may also provide opportunities for students to increase their cardiovascular conditioning, … Continue reading “Functional Fitness*”