Continuing Education Winter 2013

Winter 2013

The community’s sourcefor professional and

personal development.

Dance

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Watercolor

Dog Training

Music Lessons

Cake Decorating

Real Estate Prelicense

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Winning Bridge on Beautiful Jekyll IslandFeb. 3-8 | Feb. 24-March 1| March 10-15 | April 7-12 | April 21-26 | May19-24 | Sept. 29-Oct. 4 | Oct. 13-18 | Oct. 20-25Starting at: $728

Enjoy a stimulating program with fellow bridge players at your own levelamid the beauty of Georgia’s most storied barrier island. Whether you arean intermediate or advanced player, you’ll get the expert guidance youneed to develop your skills through in-depth learning workshops and live-ly evenings of play.

Ragtime, Dixieland Jazz, Tin Pan Alley: History of the Jekyll Island Club and Coastal EnvironmentJan. 27-Feb. 1Starting at: $798

Ragtime, Tin Pan Alley and Dixieland Jazz: Spend a week with one of thecountry’s leading authorities and performers in the fields of Ragtime,Dixieland and turn-of-the century popular music. Discover where thismusic comes from through lively demonstrations. History of the Jekyll Island Club: The Jekyll Island Club was the mostexclusive resort in America, with members such as J. Pierpont Morganand William Rockefeller. Discuss The Club’s part in the creation of theFederal Reserve Banking System and its role in the first transcontinentaltelephone call. Nature’s Niches: Classroom discussion and outdoor exploration will beused to offer opportunities to discover the very interesting and excitingaspects of the coastal ecosystem. You will be in the middle of one ofnature’s wonderful classrooms.

Par for the Course: Golfing on Jekyll IslandFeb. 10-15 | April 14-19 | Sept. 15-20 | Nov. 10-15Starting at: $793

Lower your handicap and make your gamemore enjoyable by letting Jekyll Island’s best golf professionals show youways of improving your putting, chipping, pitching and bunker play.Apply newly learned skills during three afternoons of 18 holes of golf andexplore all the beauty of the island when not on the course.

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tures are created by Elderhostel,Inc., the not-for-profit world leaderin lifelong learning since 1975.Road Scholar offers 6,500 education-al tours and learning vacations in all50 states and throughout 150 coun-tries. Georgia College is proud to bean official Road Scholar provider –offering programs throughoutGeorgia and South Carolina.Our programs have no hidden costs.In fact, they are priced to be all-inclusive offering expert-led lec-tures, field trips, comfortable lodg-ing and all meals. Compare theprice of one of our programs to whatit would cost to duplicate the expe-rience on your own (if that’s evenpossible), and you’ll see what wemean by “remarkable value.”

We handle all the details, includ-ing ones you may not anticipate, soyou can focus on your learningexperience. The educational focusof our programs makes us complete-ly different from a commercial trav-el tour. However, there are nogrades or tests on Road Scholar pro-grams. All that’s needed are aninquiring mind, an adventurousspirit and the belief that learningand discovery are lifelong pursuits.

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Golf Myrtle BeachMarch 17-22Starting at: $828Trying to break out of bogey, double-bogey golf? Fromputt to drive, class “A” PGA and master teaching pro-fessionals provide hands-on individual instruction atthe 200-acre Whispering Pines Golf Course. Developyour swing mechanics and all other segments in idyl-lic Myrtle Beach, named the Golf Destination of theYear by the Association of Golf Tour Operators.

Macon’s Cherry Blossom Festival March 17-22Starting at: $729Celebrate the arrival ofspring by exploringMacon during the annualInternational CherryBlossom Festival.Festival events com-memorate the flowering of Macon’s 300,000 Yoshinocherry trees, the largest array outside of Japan.Journey to Jarrell Plantation, have lunch at theWhistle Stop Cafe in Juliette (famed for its role inthe movie “Fried Green Tomatoes”) and visit therestored Old Governor’s Mansion and Old CapitolBuilding in historic Milledgeville.

Intermediate Bridge with a Taste of BarrierIsland EcologyMarch 17-22Starting at: $722Master your bridge game and experience nature atits best! Beautiful Jekyll Island becomes your class-room as bridge experts provide instruction forimproving your hands and strategies, and naturalistsoffer a local perspective on the island’s pristinebeaches and fascinating ecology. Join in bridge class-es that offer tips for playing the hand, leads, defenseand signals. You’ll become comfortable with higheropening no-trump bids and the Stayman Convention.When not improving your game, explore JekyllIsland’s beaches, dunes and maritime forest to dis-cover its coastal ecosystem.

Hilton Head’s Treasures of Land and Sea: History, Heritage and HarvestFeb. 24-March 1Starting at: $889Investigate Hilton Head Island from shore to shore anddelve into its many influences on the history of theAmerican South. Travel back in time on the HoneyHorn History Walk to learn of Native Americans,planters, hunters and other islanders of the past, aswell as of the plantation system that existed on theislands from the 1700s until the Civil War. From alliga-tors to no-see-ums, study the area’s intriguing naturalinhabitants and savor authentic Southern flavors witha real low-country boil.

Watercolor on the Golden IslesMarch 3-8Starting at: $798Learn to express your ideas through the beauty ofwatercolor on the gem of the Golden Isles of Georgia -Jekyll Island. Build a solid foundation of basic skillsand learn the unique properties of watercolor includ-ing pigments, color mixing, brush control, glazing andlaying washes. Through natural progression, study theshape, color, form and composition of various subjectssuch as landscapes, flowers, people and buildings. Beinspired on this tranquil island and create your veryown masterpiece.

Golf and Bridge on the Golden Isles May 5-10 | Oct. 6-11Starting at: $829Become a better player and elevate your enjoyment ofthe game - both golf and bridge! On the historic golfhaven of Jekyll Island, learn from top teaching prosand play on Georgia’s largest public golf resort. Learnto fine-tune your grip, proper alignment, improve yourshort game and more. After a day on the course, pullup to the bridge table and sharpen your skills in themost challenging aspects of the game.

For more information or to register, call Road Scholar toll free at (877) 426-8056, Mondaythrough Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., or register online at

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DirectorArtis Williamson

Programming StaffTony Sloan Brown Stephanie Westmoreland Carol CarverCassie NapierCarolyn Simpson

Registration StaffNora WallCandice Griffeth

Student AssistantsApril BivinsMaia HeadleyJoseph Ogendo

Phone: 478-445-5277

Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address:Georgia CollegeDepartment of Continuing EducationCampus Box 040Milledgeville, GA 31061

Physical Address:Chappell Hall 100211 North Clarke Street

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Beginning CakeDecorating

Surprise your family and friendsand decorate your own specialcakes this year! Start with thebasics including techniques foricing a cake, various borders,dots, stars, lattice work, basketweaving and some easy flowersand roses. While you collect valu-able ideas to help in your bakingand decorating, you can be deco-rating a fancy cake for someonespecial (like yourself) or just forfun. You will need some basictools, so register early to receivea list of the items you’ll need.

Course #13352101Tuesdays • Jan. 15-Feb. 12

6:30-8:30 p.m. • 113 Chappell HallFee: $74 • 5 Sessions

Instructor: Betty Martin

Advanced CakeDecorating

Hurry back and continue the funwhile you learn the fancy stuff.Get an introduction to weddingcakes and how to assemble them,how to make petit fours, baskets and more complicated flowers,how to work with butter creamand royal icing and much more.Your fancy cakes will be the talkof the table.

Course #13352102Tuesdays • Feb. 26-March. 26

6:30-8:30 p.m.113 Chappell Hall

Fee: $74 • 5 SessionsInstructor: Betty Martin

Working withFondant - Level 1

So you already know how to dec-orate a cake but now you want tostep it up a notch? This class willintroduce you to working withfondant, starting with a basic dis-cussion of what fondant is andwhat are some of its uses. You’lllearn to color it, roll it and get itready to use for accent pieces.During these five weeks, you’llmake fondant ribbons, variouscut outs, fondant beads and twotypes of bows for your cake. Youwill decorate cupcakes with somesimple decorations and then foryour grand finale, you’ll coverand decorate an eight-inch roundcake from start to finish.

Course #13353901Mondays • Jan 17 - Feb. 14

6-8 p.m. • 113 Chappell HallFee: $74 • 5 Sessions

Instructor: Sheryl Fellows

Working withFondant - Level 2

This course will continue withwhat you learned in Level 1.Using some of the same tech-niques, you’ll learn to make fon-dant figures, animals and decora-tions that will be inserted ontothe top of your cakes. You’llcover and decorate an eight-inchcake as well as cover, assembleand decorate a two-tier cake.

Course #13353902Mondays • Feb. 28 - March 28

6-8 p.m. • Saturday • March 249 a.m.-3 p.m. • 113 Chappell Hall

Fee: $74 • 5 Sessions Instructor: Sheryl Fellows


Beginning Sculpting

Clay art is in our blood. Human beings have been associ-ated with clay art throughout our evolution - from pre-history to modern times. We love playing in the mud!Join professional artist Clarence Betleyoun in this enjoy-able, hands-on course of sculpting with air-dried clay!Step-by-step instructions will guide you through theprocess of creating an individual significant object to afinished product. The fee includes the cost of a basicbeginner’s sculpting tool kit and clay so be sure to regis-ter early to ensure delivery of your materials. The dead-line for registering is Jan. 29.

Course #13300101 Tuesdays • Feb. 5-March 12 • 6:15-8:15 p.m. 102 Chappell Hall • Fee: $111 • 6 Sessions

Instructor: Clarence L. Betleyoun

Stained Glass

No skills needed in this fun, relaxing and hands-oncourse! You will learn the art of stained glass with step-by-step instructions for pattern preparation, cutting glass,copper foil technique, soldering and finishing your proj-ect. You will need to bring a pair of safety glasses to eachclass. All other tools and supplies are included in theregistration fee and you will be able to take the tool kitand your finished projects home at the conclusion of thecourse. The deadline for registering is Feb.13 to allowample time for us to order the needed supplies, tools andmaterials.

Course #13300601 Wednesdays • Feb. 27-March 20 • 6-9 p.m. 105 Chappell Hall • Fee: $229 • 4 Sessions

Instructor: Cathy Wood

Watercolor Painting

She says anybody can do it, so now’s your chance toprove her right! No art background is necessary, andbeginners and advanced students can join Norma JeanTrammel in this relaxed and enjoyable class thatexplores the techniques and applications of watercolorpainting. You’ll work with soft, beautiful colors whileinstruction is presented in a step-by-step process. Youwill receive individual attention that will allow for per-sonal growth and expression. You will need to bring toclass (1) a plastic water container, (2) paper towels,(3) a pencil, (4) a ruler and (5) a small notebook towrite notes. In addition, you will need to bring $45 tothe instructor for the supply kit containing paints,paper, brushes, transfer paper and a spray bottle, all ofwhich are yours to keep. This class will fill quickly soregister early.

Course #13301201 Mondays • Jan. 28-Feb. 25 • 6-8 p.m.

113 Chappell Hall •Fee: $129 • 5 Sessions Instructor: Norma Jean Trammell

Drawing 101

Replace the hum-drum classroom with a unique oppor-tunity to brush up on your drawing skills. Each day willbe filled with basic instructions and illustrations fromthe instructor, and then you will sketch specific assign-ments. You’ll have ample one-on-one oversight from theinstructor and critique by the class. Over the period ofthe course, you will learn such basics as observation(see and draw); creating a simple grid; mapping andsubdividing the grid; enlargement and reduction; basicshapes and spaces; lines and measurements; tone andvalue; contrast; effects of light and shadow; texture;volume; angles; alignment and more. Each class isintended to move you from casual doodles to art worthyof framing. And yes, there will be homework! Previousdrawing experience is not required. Artistic curiosityand enjoyment are mandatory! Bring a sack lunch toeach class because we’ll keep working! Register beforeFeb. 15 to allow time for purchasing the necessary sup-plies.

Course #13300801 Saturdays • Feb. 23-March 30 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 105 Chappell Hall • Fee: $199 • 6 Sessions

Instructor: LeAnne Boggs

Instant Pianofor hopelessly busy people

We can’t teach you to be a concert pianist, but if you’re atrue beginner in music, or an experienced note readerwho just wants to be freed from reading notes, in justone enjoyable evening you can learn enough secrets tomake piano playing a part of your life by learning to playthe way the pros do-with chords. It’s a proven andrelaxed approach to playing, and no one will be embar-rassed or put on the spot in class. You will be amazed athow much you will learn in just one session. Little or noexperience is required, but if you can’t read notes send aself-addressed and stamped envelope for a helpful freepamphlet to Music Masters, 90 Molly Lane, Ringgold, GA30736. You will need to purchase a $25 song book and CDfrom the instructor the night of the class. The instructorhas 34 years of teaching experience and travels the east-ern part of the United States to teach busy people justlike you a fun way to play the piano. So, come play withus! The minimum age to register is 14.

Course #13335301Tuesday • Feb. 28 • 6-9:30 p.m. • 105 Chappell HallFee: $55 • 1 Session • Instructor: David Haynes


Digital PhotographyWould you like to master photography using your digital SLR (SingleLens Reflex) camera? If so, then this course is for you! You will learnessential camera functions, including: how to manually use your cam-era, basics of aperture, depth of field, shutter speeds and controllingmotion. Each class will feature a critique time that will aid you ingaining better control of composition and exposures. There is limitedspace available, so make sure and reserve your spot today! You willneed to bring your digital SLR camera and manual to the first class.

Course #13353701Mondays • Jan. 28-Feb. 18 • 6-8 p.m.105 Chappell Hall • Fee: $1494 Sessions • Instructor: Danielle Fields

Belly DanceYou know it's something you've always wanted to do and now's yourchance! Sign up today for this exciting course designed to teach you thebasics of belly dancing. In addition to learning the fundamental move-ments, proper posture and a short choreography, you'll also have theadded benefits of increasing your flexibility, improving your strength,building your core muscles and enhancing your leg strength. As a form ofexercise, belly dancing can burn as many calories as jogging, swimming orriding a bike and it's so much fun! Wear lightweight, comfortable clothesand bring socks. No previous dance experience is necessary - but comeprepared for a workout! No spectators will be allowed.

Course #13339701Tuesdays • Jan. 15-Feb. 19 • 8-9:30 p.m. • 111 Chappell Hall Fee: $69 • 6 Sessions • Instructor: Mary-Kay McBrayer

Puppy Socialization and Positive TrainingStart your puppy off on the right paw! Early social-ization and training can prevent many problemsand help to establish a strong bond with you.Weekly instruction will include an introduction tosimple cues, such as sit, come and stay; socializa-tion with people and other dogs; relationship-forming games; and problem prevention and tipson puppy health, grooming and nutrition. Eachclass will always end with puppy playtime toenhance socialization. Puppies should be 10 weeksto six months old and have had age appropriatevaccinations. Please do not bring your puppy tothe first night of class. Register early to receive alist of supplies you will need.

Course #13352901Tuesdays • March 5-April 16 • 6:15-7:15 p.m.105 Chappell Hall • Fee: $110 Fee for rescued dogs: $80 with proof of adoption7 Sessions • Instructor: JoAnn Stovall

Positive Leadership Training for DogsBecome a benevolent leader to your four-legged friend. Thegoal of this course is to create a common language betweenyou and your dog so that you can live together in harmony.This 8-week program covers basic commands; leadershiptechniques; exercises such as sit, down, stay and come; reli-able recalls; and walking properly on a leash. Dogs must besix months or older and current on all vaccinations.Register early to get a list of supplies you will need tobring. Please do not bring your dog to the first night ofclass.

Course #13452901Tuesdays • April 23-June 11 • 6:15-7:30 p.m.105 Chappell Hall • Fee: $129Fee for rescued dogs: $80 with proof of adoption8 Sessions • Instructor: JoAnn Stovall

Save a life! Drive defensively! More than 43,000 people lose their lives inmotor vehicle crashes each year, and over two million more suffered dis-abling injuries, according to the National Safety Council. For teenagers,cars are still the leading cause of death. “Death by driving” is the thirdhighest preventable cause of death. The triple threat of high speeds,impaired or careless driving and not using occupant restraints threatensevery driver, regardless of how careful or how skilled. Driving defensivelymeans not only taking responsibility for yourself and your actions, but alsokeeping an eye on "the other guy." GC is proud to be your partner in striv-ing to prevent automobile accidents. In addition, you can save money onyour auto insurance (or, parents can save money on your teenager’s insur-ance!) by successfully completing this National Safety Council DefensiveDriving course. Georgia Senate Bill 433 requires insurance companies inGeorgia to give families with good driving experience a 10% discount onportions of their auto insurance upon completion of this course. Eligibility

for the discount will continue for three years, provided that no driver com-mits a moving traffic offense or has a claim against the policy based on anat-fault accident. Consult with your insurance agent to determine exactlyhow completion of this program will affect your insurance rates. Pleasebring paper and pencils toclass. This course is not forpoints reduction.

Course #13350901Jan. 26 • Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

102 Chappell Hall Fee: $45 • 1 Session

Instructor: Hank Griffeth

Defensive Driving



GC Community Dance ProgramThe Department of Theatre and Dance offers a complete pro-gram of dance instruction for children and adults throughoutthe year. This is an ongoing dance program which meets on amonthly basis culminating with the Spring Dance Concert onSunday, May 19. The program is directed by Amelia Pelton,who holds both B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees in dance. Otherinstructors are Georgia College graduates and dance minorstudents Jessica Joiner, Corinne Przedpelski, Morgan Henry,Jessica Holder, Leah Keelan and Gabby DePhillips. For moreinformation, contact Amelia Pelton at: [email protected].

Registration Fees • Annual Program Support Fee: $20 per family, due with first registration

• Tuition for Creative Movement, Ballet I and II, Jazz I and II and Tap I, II and III: $35 per month

• Tuition for all other classes: $40 per month • A $5 discount per class per month is given to students enrolled in two or more classes.

• A $5 discount per class per month is also given tomultiple students from the same family.

• Payment is due on the first of each month.• A signed waiver of liability is required.

Miller Dance Studio

Mondays5 – 5:45 p.m. Creative Movement5:45 – 6:45 p.m. Ballet IV6:45 – 7:45 p.m. Ballet V7:45 – 9 p.m. Ballet VITuesdays5:15 – 6 p.m. Ballet II6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Jazz I6:45 – 7:45 p.m. Musical Theatre Dance7:45 – 8:45 p.m. Tap IVThursdays4:45 – 5:45 p.m. Ballet III5:45 – 6:45 p.m. Ballet IV6:45 – 7:45 p.m. Ballet V7:45 – 9 p.m. Ballet VI

Chappell Dance Studio

Mondays6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Tap IITuesdays5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Tap III6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Jazz IIWednesdays4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Hip Hop 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Pointe6:15 – 7:30 p.m. Adult/Teen Beginning BalletThursdays5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Ballet I 6:15 – 7:00 p.m. Tap I

Ballroom DancingWhat could be more fun than a night of danc-ing? Come on down and join the fun as youlearn your choice in ballroom dance. Designedespecially for beginners, these courses areguaranteed to be lots of fun! Couples are recom-mended but singles are certainly welcome! Classesfill quickly so register early. Dress comfortably andwear hard-soled shoes since high heels aren’tallowed in the dance studio. A signed waiver of lia-bility is required.

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The Joy of Music – Private Music and Voice LessonsIt’s time to put a smile on your face and a song in your heart through the Joy ofMusic! Dust off those piano keys, rescue your old guitar from the attic or get readyto strengthen your vocals. You’re never too young – or to old – to take private les-sons. Ability level does not matter; you will be amazed at how much you’ll improvein just a few weeks.

Bring your own instrument (exceptpiano students!). Your instructorwill advise you as to which trainingmaterials to use, based on your per-sonal learning style. Students willhave the opportunity to perform inthe spring recital.

Call 478-445-5277 to register, or visitour office at 100 Chappell Hall.Lessons are $70 per month for fourhalf-hour lessons. All lessons arestructured, one-on-one instructionalmeetings between the instructorand the student.

Instructors Guitar: Samuel Shanine

Gabriell BanzonPiano: Leah LeePercussion: Steven Graham Violin: Erica BuchhamerVoice: Tabitha Hougabook

7:30-8:30 p.m. • 4 Sessions • Miller Dance StudioFee: $40 • Instructors: Jean Graham and Jim Irish

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Drawing for the Absolute BeginnerGain a solid foundation in drawing andbecome the artist you’ve alwaysdreamed you could be!

Discover Digital PhotographyExplore the fascinating world of digitalphotography equipment.

Creating Web PagesLearn the basics of HTML so you candesign, create and post your very ownsite on the Web.

Introduction to Microsoft PublisherFind out how to use this desktoppublishing program to design, developand publish newsletters, websites andbrochures.

Making Movies with Windows XPTurn your home videos into entertainingmovies that you can share with othersby e-mail, the web, CD and DVD.

Introduction to Microsoft WordLearn to create and modify documentswith the world’s most popular wordprocessor.

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPointBuild impressive slide presentationsfilled with text, images, video, audio,charts and more.

Introduction to the InternetMaster the ins and outs of the Internetwith this informative behind-the-sceneslook at the web, search engines, emailand more.

Photoshop Elements for theDigital PhotographerMaster the secrets of correcting digitalphotos, and bring out the best in allyour photographs!

Secrets of BetterPhotographyDiscover strategies and tricks fortaking excellent pictures no matterwhat or where you're shooting.

Introduction to Alice 2.0ProgrammingLearn the principles of object-orientedcomputer programming while creatingrich, interactive, three-dimensionalworlds filled with characters, soundand other exciting elements.

SAT/ACT PreparationGet your best possible score on theverbal and reasoning sections of theSAT exam.

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Designed especially for children ages 4 through 11 – but with parents in mind(parents, keep reading and you’ll see why!) – Creative Kids’ University is an excit-ing Saturday night activity that will bring out the creativity in your child! On thesecond Saturday of each month, Chappell Hall will become a children’s paradisefeaturing age appropriate activities, including dance, recreation, karaoke, cookingand other exciting activities. And parents, we have not forgotten you. CreativeKids’ University is held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturdays, allowing you a free night torun errands, a date night or simply a quiet evening to yourself. The possibilitiesare truly endless with Creative Kids’ University, but spots are limited so makesure to reserve your spot today!

The registration fee for each Saturday evening is only $20 per child, which willinclude pizza and drinks.

Join us for these exciting and fun Saturday nights! You and your family will beglad you did. Call us at (478) 445-5277 for more information. A signed waiver ofliability and emergency form are required.

Snow Frenzy Jan. 12Are you worried you won’t get to see much snow this winter? No worries,because we are making our very own special snow at Creative Kids’ U! It is sureto be a snow flinging frenzy that you don’t want to miss so make sure and sign uptoday!

Course #13332301Ages 4-7Course #13332401Ages 8-11

Acts of LoveFeb. 9We are celebrating Valentine’s Day at Creative Kids’ U by creating little acts oflove for our community! We will be working on our very own special Valentine’sto give to local nursing homes and veteran homes! Please note that we will not betraveling to the homes that evening, but the instructor will take the completedValentines at a later date.


Rumble in the JungleMarch 9It’s time to get wild and crazy as we get ready for our rumble in the Creative Kids’U jungle! We are going to be learning about many different animals you can findin the jungle and then make ourselves into our favorite jungle animals! This is acrazy and fun night you don’t want to miss!


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CPR and Automated ExternalDefibrillator (AED)In the time it takes you to read this information, Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)will have claimed another victim. Statistics show that over 300,000 Americansdie of SCA every year. Up to 50,000 of these deaths could have been preventedif someone on the scene had initiated the Cardiac Chain of Survival and anautomated external defibrillator (AED) had been available for immediate useat the time of the emergency. This OSHA approved Red Cross course gives you,whether at home or in the workplace, the knowledge and skills necessary torecognize and care for injuries and sudden illnesses. Instruction includesChild/Infant CPR, Adult CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)training for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Upon successful completion, par-ticipants will receive a 2-year certificate. You must be at least 15 years old totake this course.

Course #13340201Monday • January 28 • 5:30-9:30 p.m. • 102 Chappell Hall

Fee: $59 • 1 Session • Instructor: Ed Smith

Wellness 101(including full access to the new Wellness and Recreation Center)

Enroll in Wellness 101 today to enjoyongoing health and fitness classes and

lectures each month to help you improveyour overall fitness and wellbeing.

The registration fee for this course,which includes access to the Wellness

and Recreation Center for you to imple-ment what you learn, is only $50 per

month. Participants must be 18 years ofage or older to enroll.

For more information or to register, callthe Wellness and Recreation Center at

478-445-7777. Or, visit the Center online at

gcsu.edu/wellness.

• Free weights• Strength training equipment• Indoor track• Leisure pool• 25 yard lap pool• Aqua fitness classes and water aerobics

• More than 60 cardiovascular machines such as treadmills, stair climbers, stationary bikes and more

• Three indoor basketball courts• Group fitness classes including aerobics,

body toning and strength training classes

First AidThe information and skills you learn in this course can be used anywhere,even in your home. You will learn to recognize and care for victims of life-threatening emergencies and sudden illnesses or injuries. Upon successfulcompletion of this course, you will receive the American Red Cross First Aidcertification card which is good for three years. This course meets OSHArequirements and is accredited by The American Red Cross. A text is includ-ed in the cost. You must be at least 15 years old to take this course.

Course #13340101Monday • Feb. 4 • 6-8:30 p.m. • 105 Chappell Hall • Fee: $49

1 Session • Instructor: Ed Smith


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Guided MeditationAll of the stress and anxiety you feel with-in yourself are about matters that aregoing on in the external world. When youcome to a point in your life when youwant and need greater harmony, peace ofmind and love, you are intuitively sensinga calling from your spirit. Your spirit isyour wise self that can clearly see the bigpicture: where you’ve been, where you areand where you are ultimately going. Nowis the time to connect with your spirit.

Inner Sanctuary training establishes the sacred space within whereyou can go to receive spiritual insight and answers to your questions,restore balance and vitality, manifest your creative ideas and strength-en your sense of purpose. Your sacred work in your inner sanctuarycontinually brings greater light, love, wisdom and inner peace intoyour life. So join us to learn to establish your inner sanctuary whereyou can go to connect with your spirit to restore your energy, receivespiritual insight and answers, create and manifest ideas and goals andmuch more. Please bring a pen or pencil to class.

Course #13345901Mondays • Feb. 4-March 11 • 5:45-7:15 p.m. 102 Chappell Hall • Fee: $89 • 6 Sessions

Instructor: Katie Kane, Ph.D

Golf Lessons for Women Designed especially for beginners, this course is ideal for those women whowant to focus on the key ingredients of a successful golf swing. The instructorwill lead you through proper grip, alignment, posture and the swing. Ofcourse, you’ll also focus on the basic rules and etiquette of this popular life-time hobby - one in which a recent study by the Karolinska Institute showedadded five years to a person’s life expectancy. A signed waiver of liability isrequired. You will need to bring a set of clubs, balls and tees.

Course #13442701March 6-April 10 • Wednesdays • 5-6 p.m. • Little Fishing Creek Golf Course

Fee: $79 • 6 Sessions • Instructor: John Coward

Yoga for HealthThis is an on-going course where you will learn the basics of physical yoga techniquesand then continue with more advanced techniques. Yoga for Health is appropriatefor all ages and focuses on stretching, gaining flexibility and learning relaxation tech-niques. Wear comfortable clothes, and bring a large towel or padded mat. A signedwaiver of liability is required.

Wednesdays • 5:45-7 p.m. • Miller Studio • Fee: $35 • 6 SessionsInstructor: Heidi Mead

Chair Yoga You don’t even have to get on the floor! Yoga is not for just the young, hip and flexible.Many yoga techniques can be adapted for any age group or fitness level and we havedone this to fit your needs! You’re probably wondering why should you try a new formof exercise, one about which you know very little? Many other forms of exercise suchas weight lifting, jogging and even walking are rough on your joints and can causepain and arthritis to flare up. Yoga is gentle, fights common ailments, reducesjoint stiffness and pain and improves flexibility, strength and balance. Yogafocuses on your whole body and spirit. You will get a complete workout andexperience feelings of relaxation and peace. With its slow, rhythmic stretchingand flexing, yoga is ideal for seniors who want to improve their overall health.Yoga is also a new social adventure. You'll likely learn a ton of new things andmeet a fun group of people who like the same things you do. So wear comfortableclothes, grab a friend and come on over and try it. We bet you’re going to love it!

Saturdays • 10:45-11:45 a.m.• 111 Chappell Hall • Fee: $34 • 4 Sessions Instructor: Xan Nichols

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All instructor-facilitated online courses run for sixweeks (with a 10-day grace period at the end).Courses are project-oriented and include lessons,quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas,supplementary links and more. You can complete anyof these courses entirely from your home or office andat any time of the day or night.

GRE Prep I and IIThis course covers all question types on the verbaland analytical sections of the GRE. We will discusshow to do your best on reading comprehension,analogies, sentence completions, antonyms andlogical and analytical reasoning questions. We willcover time saving techniques for both the paper-based and computer administrations of the test.

GMATApplying to graduate business and managementschools usually means taking the GMAT. Taking thiscourse will provide you with test-taking techniquesand methods for improving your score and savingtime on all GMAT question types.

LSAT Prep I and IILaw school entrance procedures, law schoolsurvival techniques, test-taking techniques,analytical reasoning and drafting diagrams arediscussed and covered in this two part series.

SAT/ACT Prep I and IISo, you’ve decided you’re going to college. Now youjust need to take the entrance exams! These courseswill prepare you for the reading, writing, English,science and math sections of the SAT and ACT.

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Requirements:All courses require Internetaccess, email and the MicrosoftInternet Explorer or MozillaFirefox Web browser. Somecourses may have additionalrequirements. Please visit ourOnline Instruction Center formore information.

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You’ve done pretty well with the upgradeto 2010. Now take your proficiency in MSOffice 2010 to the next level. You’ll get agood look at Word, Excel, Access,PowerPoint and Outlook. Once you areassessed in each area, you’ll be able todetermine which programs you have mas-tered, as well as which ones may needmore attention.

Course #13320102Friday • Feb. 15 • 8a.m.-5p.m.203 Chappell Hall • Fee: $1251 Session • Instructor: B. West

MS Word 2010 for the OfficeProfessional

Find out just how much MS Word can dofor you – and how much you can do withit. You’ll be amazed at the functionalitycontained within MS Word 2010 – goingfar beyond letters and clipart. Word is themost used program in the Office Suite –for good reason. Mastery of MS Word is amust have skill set in any office environ-ment.

Course #13320602Friday • March 1 • 8 a.m.–5 p.m.203 Chappell Hall • Fee: $1251 Session • Instructor: B. West

MS Excel for the Office Professional

In this course, not only will you get an intro-duction to the versatile Microsoft Excel, butyou will also master Mail Merge. You willlearn the basics of using Excel spread-sheets, how to write formulas, insert andselect cell ranges, use functions like SUM,AVERAGE, MIN and MAX and much more!Plus, your mastery of Mail Merge will enableyou to do almost anything you can imaginefrom letters and envelopes to cards andinvitations. The possibilities are endless!

Course #13320302Friday • March 15 • 8 a.m.-5 p.m.203 Chappell Hall • Fee: $1251 Session • Instructor: B. West

Customized Computer Training for Your Business

If these dates and times are notconvenient for you, we’ll be gladto schedule training to meetyour organization’s particularneeds. And, we’ll present thetraining exclusively to youremployees. Our state-of-the-arttraining can be provided at anytime, day or night and in anylocation, including your facility(if you have the necessary com-puter and software). We areextremely flexible as our primarygoals are to properly train youremployees in the necessary soft-ware and to provide training atyour convenience.

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Our instructor-facilitatedonline courses areinformative, fun,convenient and highlyinteractive. Our instructorsare known for their abilityto create warm andsupportive communities oflearners.

All courses run for sixweeks (with a 10-day graceperiod at the end).Courses are project-oriented and includelessons, quizzes, hands-onassignments, discussionareas, supplementary linksand more. You cancomplete any courseentirely from your home oroffice, any time of the dayor night.

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Intro to MS Office Suite 2010Just when you figured out all of the tricks about MSOffice 2007 – your office upgraded to 2010. Come andlearn the new tricks and tools available through the2010 MS Office Suite. You’ll get an overview of Word,Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook. Once you get ataste, we have a feeling you’ll want to dive in deeper.Special, New Year’s early bird registration of $99 is avail-able to all registrants on or before January 31.Afterwards, the price goes up to $125 – so sign up now!

Course #13320101Mondays & Wednesdays • Feb. 4-13 • 6-8:15 p.m.

203 Chappell Hall • Early Bird Fee: $99 Fee after Jan. 31: $125 • 4 Sessions • Instructor: B. West

Intro to MS Word 2010Find out just how much MS Word can do for you – andhow much you can do with it. You’ll be amazed at thefunctionality contained within MS Word 2010 – going farbeyond letters and clipart. Word is the most used pro-gram in the Office Suite – for good reason. Mastery ofMS Word is a must have skill set in any office environ-ment. Early Bird registration of $99 is available to allregistrants on or before February 11. Afterwards, theprice goes up to $125 – so sign up now!

Course #13320601Mondays & Wednesdays • Feb. 18-27 • 6-8:15 p.m.

203 Chappell Hall • Early Bird Fee: $99 Fee after Feb. 11: $125 • 4 Sessions • Instructor: B. West

Intro to MS ExcelIn this course, not only will you get an introduction tothe versatile Microsoft Excel, but you will also masterMail Merge. You will learn the basics of using Excelspreadsheets, how to write formulas, insert and selectcell ranges, use functions like SUM, AVERAGE, MIN andMAX and much more! Plus, your mastery of Mail Mergewill enable you to do almost anything you can imaginefrom letters and envelopes to cards and invitations. Thepossibilities are endless! Register today for the EarlyBird discount of $99. After February 28, the price goesup to $125 – so sign up now!

Course #13320301Mondays & Wednesdays • March 4-13 • 6-8:15 p.m.203 Chappell Hall • Early Bird Fee: $99Fee after Feb. 28: $125 • 4 Sessions • Instructor: B. West

Advanced MS Excel 2010Already know the basics of Microsoft Excel? Are youready to take it to the next level? Well, this class isexactly what you need! As you build on your basic foun-dation, you will begin exploring Excel’s more advancedfeatures, including: functions, nested IF statements,conditional formatting, pivot tables and much more!Register today for the Early Bird discount of $99. AfterMarch 11, the price goes up to $125 – so sign up now!

Course #13320401Mondays & Wednesdays • March 18-27 • 6-8:15 p.m.

203 Chappell Hall • Early Bird Fee: $99 Fee after March 11: $125 • 4 Sessions • Instructor: B. West

Microsoft WordLearn how to create and modify documents in Word,

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Microsoft ExcelDiscover dozens of shortcuts and tricks, and learn the

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functions, sorting and analyzing data, creating custom

charts and much more!

Microsoft PowerPointLearn to create impressive slide presentations filled

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Microsoft AccessLearn how Microsoft's powerful database can help you

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your business, home or community.

Microsoft Outlook Learn the essentials of Microsoft Outlook from an

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WindowsLearn the important basic skills and concepts you need

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You can complete any ofthese courses entirely fromyour home or office and atany time of the day or night.

Creating Web Pages Learn to design, create andpost your very own site on theInternet's World Wide Webusing HTML. Discover low-costmarketing techniques andsearch engine strategies.

Designing EffectiveWebsitesLearn powerful graphic designtechniques that will help youbuild websites that areattractive and highly effective.You'll learn what attractsvisitors to a site, and how youcan create the most satisfyingexperience for those visitors.You'll learn to use typography,aesthetics, color, graphics andpage layout to create the mostcompelling user interfacepossible, and you'llunderstand how users read onthe web and the characteristicsof effective web writing.

PHP and MySQLLearn to create an interactivewebsite, allowing visitors topost and retrieve informationprovided by you or your site'svisitors. You'll see how to usethe PHP programminglanguage to generate dynamicwebsites that automaticallychange as your data changes.You'll also learn how to use thepopular MySQL databaseserver with PHP to store andretrieve data over the web.

Dreamweaver CS3Intermediate also available!Learn Adobe Dreamweaverfrom a design pro, and get thetraining you need to developfirst-class websites! Master thetechniques for producing fullyfunctioning sites, learning toinsert and format text, images,hyperlinks, tables and a varietyof media formats. Discover thesecrets of effective pagelayout—secrets that ensureyour sites reach and impressyour audience.

CSS and XHTMLIntermediate also available!Learn to create state-of-the-artwebsites using modern CSSand XHTML techniques. Takeyour existing HTML skills to thenext level and start buildingsites like the pros.

Microsoft FrontPageLearn the essentials ofMicrosoft’s popular webdesign software. You'll beginwith an introduction to basicdesign principles, and you'llexplore the interface andfeatures of the FrontPageprogram. Then, you'll learn tomanipulate words and imagesto create a site worthy ofpublishing to the Internet. Bythe end of the course, you'llbe armed with all theknowledge you need to createan attractive, well-designedand functional website.

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Hours PriceReal Estate Sales Pre-LicenseSales Pre-License* 75 $350Georgia License Exam Prep - $50Broker’s Pre-License* 60 $325

Real Estate Sales Post LicenseAdvanced Topics for New Agents* 25 $149Finance and Settlement Procedures* 25 $149

Real Estate Sales Continuing EducationConsensual Dual Agency 3 $35Tax Free Exchanges of Residential Property 3 $35Ethics in Real Estate: A Review of the NAR Code 3 $35Real Estate Math 3 $35ADA and Fair Housing 3 $35Introduction to Real Estate Ethics 3 $35Maximize Your Buyer’s Borrowing Power 3 $35Principles of Commercial Real Estate 3 $35Using the Internet in Your Real Estate Practice:An Introduction 3 $35

Check It Out: Home Inspection in Real Estate Practice 3 $35

RESPA Overview 3 $35Sales Comparison Approach 6 $55Income Capitalization Overview 6 $55Structuring Ownership in Commercial Real Estate 6 $55Commercial Sales and Exchanges 6 $55Commercial Finance and Investment Analysis 6 $55Commercial Leases 6 $55Regulations Impacting Commercial Real Estate 6 $55Georgia License Law and Rules 6 $55Writing Contracts 6 $55Legal Issues for Agents 6 $55

Methods of Residential Finance 6 $55Understanding Net to Seller Forms 6 $55Current Developments in Agency 6 $55Legal Issues in a Brokerage Office 6 $55Management in a Brokerage Office 6 $55Georgia Basic Real Estate Finance 6 $55Tax Advantages of Home Ownership 6 $55Pricing Property to Sell 6 $55Licensees as Principal 6 $55Understanding Closing Statements 9 $75

Real Estate Appraisal Qualifying and RegistrationAppraiser Qualifying Package - Includes USPAP 90 $675National USPAP Course Equivalent 15 $235Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach 15 $119

Residential Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use 15 $119

Residential Report Writing and Case Studies 15 $119

Real Estate Appraisal Continuing EducationAn FHA Single Family Appraisal* 15 $125Overview of the Appraisal Process 14 $125Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) 14 $125Appraisal Methods 14 $125Methods of Residential Finance 6 $64Basic Real Estate Finance 6 $64Tax Advantages of Home Ownership 6 $64Pricing Property to Sell 6 $64Tax Free Exchanges of Residential Property 3 $41Real Estate Math 3 $41ADA and Fair Housing 3 $41Principles of Commercial Real Estate 3 $41

Georgia College offers you the opportunity to acquire your real estate sales prelicensing, broker prelicensing and continuing education requirementsin real estate sales online. In addition, Georgia College, in partnership with Career Webschool, offers you real estate appraisal prelicensing and con-tinuing education courses online. These highly effective programs are convenient and easy to use. You do not need previous computer experience,and classroom attendance is not required. All courses are approved to meet the educational requirements set forth by the Georgia Real EstateCommission and the Georgia Real Estate Appraisal Board.

Please visit our Web site at www.continuingeducation.gcsu.edu and click on “Online Courses” to order.

Introduction to Commercial Brokerage 3 Hours Continuing EducationIn today’s changing real estate market, real estate professionals need the skills totake advantage of all possible income streams to boost their business and servetheir clients and prospects professionally and ethically. In this 3-hour course, youwill learn the very basics of commercial real estate brokerage and how it differsfrom residential brokerage. You will learn about the various types of commercialreal estate, the skills and knowledge necessary to practice commercial broker-age, what services are provided, leases, what determines value and how to evalu-ate commercial property. You should be able to walk out of this class with theability to evaluate whether or not you have a good potential and viable opportuni-ty to work with the commercial aspect of real estate.

Course #13371501Thursday • January 17 • 3-6 p.m. • 102 Chappell Hall Fee: $35 • 1 Session • Instructor: Jerry C Prescott

Real Estate Sales Pre-licenseThis is an intensive 75-hour entry-level course for those interested in real estatesales information, either as a career venture or for general use. The course isapproved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission as meeting the educationalrequirements for taking the state licensing examination. You must be at least 18years of age, have received a high school diploma or the equivalent, be a residentof the State of Georgia unless seeking a nonresident license and must pass a GBIbackground check. You must be in attendance for the entire 75 hours, successful-ly complete all assignments, and attain a grade of at least 75 percent on a com-prehensive final examination in order to receive a qualifying certificate to sit forthe state exam. In addition, to sit for the state exam, the Georgia “IllegalImmigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011” requires all applicants forReal Estate licensure to submit verification documents to the Georgia RealEstate Commission verifying the applicant’s lawful presence in the United Statesas required in O.C.G.A. §50-36-1. The registration fee includes all textbooks andcourse testing materials required for the course. You will need to bring a realestate calculator to class. The registration fee does not include any fees for statelicensing. This course is approved for VA benefits. The registration deadline isJan. 25.

Course #13371001Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays • Feb. 4-April 1 • 6-9:30 p.m.

105 Chappell Hall • Fee: $435 • 25 Sessions • Instructor: John Chaklos

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$109 Georgia CollegeSharpen your skills, or learn new ones with our instructorfacilitated online courses. Online Continuing Education coursesrun for six-weeks (with a 10-day extension period available at theend). Courses are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes,hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links andmore. You can complete any course entirely from your home oroffice–any time of the day or night.

Business Law for the Small Business OwnerLearn to successfully protect your small business and solve mostof the legal problems that may arise.

Understanding the Human Resources FunctionLearn to handle basic human resource functions to ensure thebest possible results.

Employment Law FundamentalsLearn the basics of employment law so you can legally hire,evaluate and manage employees.

Marketing Your Business on the InternetLearn to develop an Internet marketing plan for your business.

Creating a Successful Business PlanTurn your business ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success.

Accounting FundamentalsGain a marketable new skill by learning the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, financial reporting and more.

Designing Effective WebsitesLearn powerful graphic design techniques and build Web sitesthat are both attractive and extremely effective.

Creating Web PagesLearn the basics of HTML so you can design, create and postyour very own site on the Web.

Introduction to Business AnalysisLearn powerful techniques to improve your decision-making skillsat work.

Introduction to QuickBooksLearn to quickly and efficiently gain control over the financialaspects of your business.

Performing Payroll in QuickBooksLearn to create paychecks, pay tax liabilities and producedazzling payroll reports.

Effective SellingLearn the secret to converting a potential customer into a long-term asset. Find out how to lay the groundwork for repeatbusiness and your future success.

Super Saturdays for Child Care ProvidersThese courses are all approved by Bright from the Start Training for ECE and SAC credit. The registration fee of $40 includes all six (6)hours of training. Classes are held in 113 Chappell Hall and begin promptly at 9 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. Lunch will be a working lunchso bring a sack lunch or you may purchase one from the food court on campus. The registration deadline is one week before the cours-es start. No late registrations can be accepted.

Computer Based Professional Development Units (PLUs) for Teachers

February 2Course #13378501Be Safe Not Sorry, Illness Control-4 hours Abusers Beware!-2 hours Instructor: Sandra FH Jackson, MS/CCBT

March 9Course #13378502Food Service and Nutrition-4 hoursCommunicating with Families-2 hours Instructor: Sandra FH Jackson, MS/CCBT


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Software, inc. to offer professional development learning unit

options for K-12 educators online and on CD.

These interactive continuing education courses provide

expert instruction at a pace that fits your schedule. You must

complete a Prior Approval Form before you begin your course.

Upon completion of your course, you will receive a PLU Course

Completion Form. When you are ready to renew your teaching

certificate, attach your PLU Course Completion Form to your

renewal application. The following courses are currently

approved for PLUs. Please visit our online course catalog at

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Attention Deficit Disorder: Information & Interventions for Effective Teaching 3 PLUs $185

Understanding Aggression: Coping with Aggressive Behavior in the Classroom 4 PLUs $205

Autism & Asperger’s Disorder: Information & Effective Intervention Strategies 3 PLUs $185

Behavior is Language: Strategies for Managing Disruptive Behavior 4 PLUs $205

Child Abuse: Working with Abused &Neglected Children 3 PLUs $185

Drugs & Alcohol in Schools: Understanding Substance Use & Abuse 3 PLUs $185

Ethics & Safety in Education 3 PLUs $185

Advanced Classroom Management 3 PLUs $185

Reading & Writing in Content Area 3 PLUs $185

Why DI? An Intro to Differentiated Instruction 4 PLUs $205

Inclusion: Working with Students with Special

Needs in General Education Classrooms 3 PLUs $185

Harassment, Bullying & Cyber-Intimidation in Schools 3 PLUs $185

Learning Disabilities: Practical Informationfor Classroom Teachers 4 PLUs $205

Talented & Gifted: Working with High Achievers 3 PLUs $185

Violence in School: Identification, Prevention,Intervention Strategies 3 PLUs $185

Traumatized Children 3 PLUs $185

Infant & Toddler Mental Health 3 PLUs $185

Educational Assessment: Assessing Student Learning in the Classroom 3 PLUs $185

Teaching Diversity: Influences & Issuesin the Classroom 3 PLUs $185

Teaching Elementary Math Conceptually:A New Paradigm 3 PLUs $185

Reading Fundamentals #1: An Introduction to Scientifically-Based Research 3 PLUs $185

Reading Fundamentals #2: Laying the Foundation for Effective Reading Instruction 3 PLUs $185

Reading Fundamentals #3: The Elements of Effective Reading Instruction & Assessment 4 PLUs $205

Early Childhood: Family-Centered Services 3 PLUs $185

Early Childhood: Observation & Assessment 4 PLUs $205

Early Childhood: Program Planning 4 PLUs $205

Early Childhood: Typical & Atypical Development 4 PLUs $205


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REGISTRATION: Registration is on a first-paid, first-enrolledbasis. You will not be guaranteed a place in a course untilthe registration fee is paid. This policy helps us eliminatelast-minute course cancellations and overcrowded classes.ADMISSION: Admission to courses is open to anyone.Interest and desire to learn are the requirements. Thereare no educational prerequisites for most courses, andapplicants are not required to send high school transcriptsor take the college entrance exam to participate.Certificate or professional programs may require certainprofessional competency for entrance.ENROLLMENT: Enrollment in all classes will be limited to amanageable number; therefore, early registration is desir-able. When payments for a course exceed the number whocan enroll, applicants will be placed on a waiting list in theorder they are received.CANCELED COURSES: The university reserves the right tocancel any program because of insufficient enrollment orfor other administrative reasons. Should a situation devel-op which necessitates cancellation, a full fee refund will bemade.WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS: A student who, for anyreason, finds it impossible to attend a course for whichregistered may receive a full refund if the Department ofContinuing Education is informed of the withdrawal by 4:45p.m. the day prior to the initial class meeting. (A longernotice is required for Kids’ University, music lessons, realestate courses and select other programs as noted incourse descriptions). Notification of withdrawal and arequest for refund should be made in writing to ContinuingEducation or by coming by in person to 100 Chappell Hallone working day prior to class start. Notifying the instructordoes not constitute withdrawal. In designated coursesrequiring a text and/or other materials as a part of the reg-istration fee, the text/materials fee is nonrefundable afterthe registration deadline. CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: The University System ofGeorgia has established the use of the ContinuingEducation Unit (CEU) as a measuring device for non-creditprograms offered by System institutions. The Departmentof Continuing Education administers the implementation ofthe CEU. The CEU is defined as follows: ”One ContinuingEducation Unit is ten contact hours of participation in anorganized continuing education experience under responsi-ble sponsorship, capable direction and qualified instruc-tion.” The CEU attests to an individual’s effort to continuelearning regardless of age or previous educational accom-plishments.

Generally, Continuing Education Units are awarded only forprograms that are oriented toward occupational skills andknowledge or significant social issues. CEUs are accumu-lated for each student on a permanent transcript whichmay be obtained from the Department of ContinuingEducation. The CEU is not transferable for academic credit.LIABILITY: Before participating in the first session of anyphysical activity course, the Board of Regents requires thata waiver of liability be signed by the adult enrolled in thecourse or by the parent of any child under 18 years of age.

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Prepare for aGREENER future!Online Career Training ProgramsThe green industry, including building and energy efficiencies, is experiencingtremendous growth! ed2go now offers premier building performance programsdesigned to prepare students to enter the green workforce or transition into a newgreen job. Below is a listing of the current green programs. Please reference theprogram description for certification eligibility.

• Principles of Green Buildings This program teaches individuals in the building, remodeling or trade industry theprinciples of making buildings perform more efficiently. Contact hours: 30

• Performing Comprehensive Building Assessments This intermediate program is geared toward conducting visual building inspections,performing diagnostic testing and determining residential building improvementopportunities in the field; then documenting a home's performance, and prioritizingimprovements for homeowners. Contact hours: 30

• Senior Certified Sustainability Professional This program is designed to prepare students to become leaders in the green collareconomy. The certification exam is included at no additional cost. Contact hours: 110

• Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager (CIAQM) This program is perfect for facility managers, building engineers and health and safetyofficers who want to improve the indoor air quality (IAQ) of buildings. Contact hours: 16

• Building Analyst Quick Start: BPI BA CertificationThis unique bundle of two very popular programs, Principles of Green Buildings andPerforming Comprehensive Building Assessment, will prepare students to move into a newcareer in the ever growing green building field. Contact hours: 60 (for bundle)

• Certified Green Supply Chain Professional Students will learn to create sustainability programs and apply "lean and green"manufacturing strategies. This program also includes the certification exam at noadditional cost. Contact hours: 60

• Certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE) This program teaches all of the practical steps needed in order to make indoor environmental assessments, including how to take samples and how to resolvecommon IAQ problems. Contact hours: 32

• Solar Power ProfessionalLearn the fundamentals of photovoltaic solar powered energy systems and gain theknowledge you'll need for an entry level position with a dealer,installer or other photovoltaic industry company. . Contact hours: 120

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Grant Writing Online Courses

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Comprehensiveonline courseswith assignments and final exams

Certificate ofCompletionawarded with apassing score

Monthly classes that run for six weeks

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All courses run for six weeks (with a 10-day grace period at the end). Courses are project-oriented and include 12 lessons. Lessons are supplemented with quizzes, hands-onassignments, discussion areas, supplementary links and more. You can complete any courseentirely from your home or office–any time of the day or night.

Our instructor-facilitated online courses are informative, fun, convenient and highly interactive. Our instructors areknown for their ability to create warm and supportive communities of learners.

How to get started:1. Visit our Online Instruction Center:

www.ed2go.com/gcsu2. Click the Courses link, choose the

department and course title you areinterested in, and select the EnrollNow button. Follow the instructionsto enroll and pay for your course.Here you will choose a usernameand password that will grant youaccess to the classroom.

3. When your course starts, return toour Online Instruction Center, andclick the Classroom link. To beginyour studies, simply log in with theusername and password youselected during enrollment.

Coursesstart as low as

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A to Z Grant WritingThis is an invigorating and informative coursethat will equip you with the skills and toolsyou need to enter the exciting field of grantwriting! You'll learn to raise needed funds bydiscovering how and where to look for poten-tial funders who are a good match for yourorganization. You'll also learn to network anddevelop true partnerships with a variety offunders, to organize a successful grant writingcampaign and to put together a complete pro-posal package.

Become a Grant Writing ConsultantGood grant writing consultants are always indemand. Learn how you can use a basicknowledge of grant or proposal writing tobecome an expert in the red-hot grant con-sulting field. This is one field where your cre-ative writing skills can touch thousands ofpeople and literally make a difference in theirquality of life!

Advanced Grant Proposal WritingDo you know the best way to present informa-tion in a grant proposal? In this course, anexperienced grant writer will show you how toresearch and write winning proposals that getfunded. You’ll learn what to do–and, moreimportantly, what not to do–on every part ofyour proposal. You'll gain a full understandingof the criteria funders use to determinewhether your grant proposal gets funded orrejected. You'll become an expert at ferretingout corporate, foundation and governmentgrantmakers, and you'll find out how to tailoryour responses to information found in thepeer review criteria. You'll also discover anumber of significant finishing touches thatcan give your project the edge over others.You'll also learn the best type of paper to use,which buzzwords to include, which fonts workbest and which types of graphics and format-ting techniques will make your proposal morecompetitive.


Grant Writing Online Courses

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Comprehensiveonline courseswith assignments and final exams

Certificate ofCompletionawarded with apassing score

Monthly classes that run for six weeks

EnrollToday!

For a complete list of available courses, detailed course descriptions, requirements,demonstrations and additional information visit:

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Get GrantsLearn how to develop successful, fundable grants from experts whoseproposals have garnered millions in funded projects. This course willgive you the skills you'll need to prepare professional, competitive andcompelling grant proposals. You'll understand what funding agenciesare looking for and how best to approach them. Your proposals will helpyou and your organization successfully get grants!

Writing Effective Grant ProposalsLearn to prepare grant proposals that get solid results for your favoriteorganization or charity. Over $200 billion annually is available for wor-thy causes, and most people don’t know how to prepare the applicationthat will deliver needed funding. Avoid the mistakes that get applica-tions for wonderful projects tossed into the wastebasket! Learn how towrite professional proposals that actually succeed.

Nonprofit ManagementDevelop the skills and strategies you need to become an integral part ofone of America’s fastest growing service sectors. In this course, a sea-soned veteran in the nonprofit management field will show you how totransform your good intentions into a professional plan of action. You'llunderstand the unique characteristics of nonprofit organizations whilemastering the core knowledge necessary to become an effective leaderin the nonprofit arena!

Creating Your Own NonprofitDo you dream of starting and running your very own nonprofit? Thisunique course carefully details the many aspects of taking a nonprofitstart-up from vision to reality. Filled with savvy advice and plenty ofassistance from an industry veteran, this is the perfect how-to coursefor anyone interested in building a thriving nonprofit organization upfrom the grassroots.

Marketing Your NonprofitDiscover marketing practices that will help you further the ideals andgoals of your nonprofit. In the face of stiff competition, an increase in the number of worthwhile causes, new regulations, moreoversight and fewer funding opportunities, you need to worksmarter–not longer. This course, packed with practical strategies thatyou can put to immediate use, will help you compete more effectivelyfor members, media attention, donors, clients and volunteers.

Wow, What a Great EventLearn how to create and coordinate successful special events. Developskills, find resources and gain confidence to plan and produce any sizeor type of event. Find out what the experts and master planners alreadyknow so that you can avoid embarrassing and costly planning errors orproduction mistakes. After just a few weeks, you will become a knowl-edgeable event planner poised to produce any type of event.

Accounting FundamentalsDemand for accounting professionals currently exceeds supply. If you'reinterested in increasing your financial awareness and accountabilitywhile also gaining a marketable skill, this course is for you. You'll learnthe basics of double-entry bookkeeping, while also learning how to ana-lyze and record financial transactions, as well as prepare various finan-cial reports at the end of the fiscal period. We'll discuss accounts receiv-able, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes and various com-mon banking activities. We'll cover all the bases, from writing checks topreparing an income statement and closing out accounts at the end ofeach fiscal period.

Microsoft ExcelDiscover dozens of shortcuts and tricks for quickly and efficiently set-ting up fully formatted worksheets. Learn the secrets behind writingpowerful formulas, using functions, sorting and analyzing data, creatingcustom charts, creating 3-dimensional workbooks, building links andcreating macros and custom toolbar buttons.

Research Methods for WritersAttention all writers! Learn how to efficiently and effectively conductresearch for any writing project. Research has progressed far beyond avisit to the library. Today, myriad sources provide almost anything awriter might need to know on any subject. Learn how to identify andaccess every information source imaginable.



Online Career Training Program

Medical Billing and Coding + Medical TerminologyGeorgia College

Benefits of Online CareerTraining Programs:• Learn in-demand skills

• Start anytime and anywhere

• Textbooks are included

• Support offered seven days aweek

• Expert instructor assistance

• Certificate upon successfulcompletion

Program Details:

Registration Fee: $1,895

Program Hours: 300

All Materials Included

What Students areSaying:The program experiencewas great. I loved learningat my own pace. Thefacilitator was excellent. Sheresponded to all myinquiries immediately. Thesupport was also awesome.They helped me witheverything quickly andefficiently. – Shannon

Program OverviewThis nationally recognized online certificate program is designed to prepareyou for a job as a medical billing specialist, medical coder and/or medicaloffice manager.

The medical industry is experiencing a tremendous demand for individuals withknowledge of medical office operations, which includes diagnostic and proceduralcoding and insurance forms processing. According to the American Medical Association,there are more than 1.2 million Medical Billers and Coders in the United States, makingthis one of the fastest growing professions in allied health.

The medical terminology portion of the program introduces elements of medicalterminology, such as the etymology of words used to describe the human body. You’lllearn to apply proper terminology and spelling for major pathological conditions.

Upon successful completion of this program, you’ll be prepared for an entry-levelposition doing medical billing or coding and will be eligible to register for, prepare forand take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)'s Certified Medical Biller andCoder (CMBC) certification exam.

Program Objectives

Upon successful completion of this program, you’ll be able to:

• Display a working knowledge of medical terminology • Understand the differences among commercial, HMO/PPO, federal and state insurance

plans, including eligibility and coverage, preauthorization, certification and referrals, as wellas reimbursement methodologies

• Explain the legal and ethical responsibilities of an administrative medical specialist,including the HIPAA mandates, the rules for maintaining privacy of medical records andprotected health information and the types of consents and disclosures that are required ina medical office environment

• Perform tasks associated with billing and reimbursement, including insurance and patientbilling, payment processing, and claims review, correction and appeals

• Perform traditional business office tasks for accounts receivable, accounts payable andbookkeeping maintenance

• Be prepared to take advanced education courses, including advanced coding, healthcareadministration and health information management

Detailed objectives, outlines, prerequisites, frequently askedquestions, demos and ratings of the programs are available at:

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• Support offered seven daysa week



Program Details:


Program Hours: 300


What Students are Saying:

It's an exciting field, and theprogram was easy to follow andkept me interested — so, ofcourse I learned more. Thesupport from the facilitator wasencouraging. - Linda

I loved being able to study atmy own pace. I was able to fitmy studies into a very busy life - Chelsea

Program OverviewThe Paralegal Online Training Program will prepare you for success inthis growing career field. You’ll learn about the American legal system,how to conduct legal research and legal interviews, how to perform legal analysesand more. Your training will prepare you to become a legal secretary or paralegaland to take the certification exam.

Through a special arrangement between Georgia College and the NationalAssociation of Legal Assistants (NALA) Campus, your tuition includes free access tothe seven preparatory exam courses offered at the NALA Campus. Regardless ofwhether or not you're eligible for certification or plan to take the exam, the NALACampus preparatory courses are a value-added supplement to your paralegaleducation.

Georgia College also provides all paralegal students with free access to Westlaw tocomplete their assigned research projects. Westlaw is an online legal researchservice that provides fast and easy access to an extensive collection of legalresources, news, business and public records information. Access to the number-onerated online legal resource, Westlaw, will benefit you tremendously as you performyour legal research assignments during your paralegal education.

Program Objectives

After completing this program, you'll:

• Understand the common responsibilities and duties of paralegals • Know how the paralegal field is regulated • Understand ethics for attorneys and paralegals • Be familiar with how the American legal system is structured and how it operates • Be able to perform legal analyses • Conduct legal interviews • Understand the duties of a litigation assistant in the four stages of litigation • Conduct legal research • Implement guidelines and proper etiquette for legal writing • Understand methods of formal and informal administrative advocacy


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PharmacyTechnicianGeorgia College




• Support offered seven days aweek



Program Details:


Program Hours: 300


What Students areSaying:

Since I could take theprogram on my own time,at home and online, it wasreally convenient. Theprogram wascomprehensive and easy tonavigate. – Lacey

Program OverviewThe Pharmacy Technician Online Certification Training Program wasdeveloped in response to a rising need for trained technicians to work inhospital or retail pharmacies. With this growing opportunity, however, hasalso come increased responsibility, and this increased responsibility has madecertification an important issue for many industry employers and some statelegislatures.

This program will prepare you for entry-level pharmacy technician positions byteaching you medical and pharmaceutical terminology, basic anatomy related to thepharmacology of medications and pharmaceutical calculations. The PharmacyTechnician Program will give you hands-on practice in retail pharmacy proceduresthrough an online lab module. You'll learn what information is necessary to processprescriptions and physician orders and apply that knowledge to fill mock prescriptions.The curriculum also includes the ethics of pharmacy practice and education aboutprescription medications, patient care and interaction and charges and reimbursement.

Upon completion of this program, you’ll be prepared to pass the National CertificationExam offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of this program, you'll be able to:

• Understand the laws that govern pharmacy, whether federal or state-mandated

• Discuss the HIPAA requirements and their application to the pharmacy

• Interpret physician orders and prescriptions

• Prepare and distribute medications

• Define medical and pharmaceutical terms and common abbreviations

• Understand the pharmacology of medications and how they affect the body

• Perform pharmaceutical calculations

• Communicate effectively with patients and medical professionals

• Process insurance billing or collect payments

• Pass the National Certification Exam


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We now offer more than 300 online courses that you can take on yourown time and from the comfort and convenience of your home - 24hours a day, seven days a week. Participate in our lively discussionareas. Ask our patient and helpful instructors as many questions as youwant, whenever the mood strikes you. Pick up a new skill or brush upon an old one. Experience learning the way it was meant to be - enjoy-able, clear, uncomplicated, fast and convenient.

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